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THE MMQB

The key to the now former Steelers coach lasting nearly two decades in Pittsburgh was in how he treated the people around him.
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New Blues boss Liam Rosenior took charge of his first game at Stamford Bridge.
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ROAD TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.
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The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
Grey Whitebloom|
Marcelo Flores is at the center of a tug of war between Canada and Mexico for his international allegiance ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Ben Steiner|
Balogun scored his first goal of 2026, while Trusty helped Celtic FC to a much-needed victory.
Ben Steiner|
Young phenoms enter the camp as others look to prove themselves for the 2026 World Cup squad.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

For the first time, Finley will head to the FCS.
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Ja Morant didn’t have much to say about his name popping up in Grizzlies’ trade rumors.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

The previously second-ranked Iowa State basketball team lost to Kansas by 21 points in a game it never led.
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MLB

The New York Yankees acquired Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in a five-player trade.
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WNBA

Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss the Unrivaled season due to an injury sustained during the WNBA season.
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GOLF

In this edition of Fact or Fiction, the SI Golf staff debates Koepka’s return and if he’ll have company, the toughest 2026 major and if Mr. 57 is coming soon.
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