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ESPN - We’re down to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as there are now just two teams still harboring dreams of becoming world champions.

ESPN - The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrated the greatest athletes and moments in sports Wednesday. Here’s a look at the award winners. Best Championship Performance: Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks Best Breakthrough Athlete: Alysa Liu, U.S.

OKC SPARK - Oklahoma City Spark (10-11) pitcher Jailyn Ford limited the Texas Volts (6-16) to just two runs despite the teams’ nine hits in their Tuesday night meeting, logging her first complete game of the season.

THUNDER WIRE - Down three points with 13 seconds left, Bennett Stirtz quickly went up for the top-of-thekey outside jumper. Clank. It hit the front of the rim.

WIMBLEDON, England -- Forty-five days after his stunning upset loss in the second round of the French Open, and 163 days after seeing his quest for a three-peat at the Australian Open spoiled in the semifinals, Jannik Sinner found himself back atop the tennis world Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA -- The sold-out crowd got on its feet, expecting hometown hero Kyle Schwarber to win his first Home Run Derby on his third try. But St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker staged a dramatic finish, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final to stun the Phillies faithful.

NORMAN — Seven Sooners heard their name called on the second and final day of the 2026 MLB Draft Sunday.

WIMBLEDON, England -- It took nearly 2½ agonizing hours, six championship points and almost everything Linda Noskova had physically and mentally -- to become the 2026 Wimbledon champion Saturday.

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State had four players picked on day two of the Major League Baseball Draft as Hudson Barrett, Mario Pesca, Avery Ortiz and Kollin Ritchie heard their names called on the draft’s final day.

By Kiley McDaniel ESPN - The 2026 MLB draft starts Saturday (1 p.m. ET), so it’s time for my final projections on the first two rounds. The intrigue begins with the No. 1 pick this year.