LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision

July 2, 2026

MIAMI — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour took a swing, trying to appeal to someone who has quickly become obsessed with golf. "We're waiting for you Bron," the tour posted on social media. Get in line. Every team and every league, it would seem, wants LeBron James. The waiting-for-LeBron game is on, with the entire basketball universe — and, evidently, the political, entertainment, football, hockey and golf universes as well — waiting to hear what the greatest scorer in NBA history will ...

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

July 2, 2026

The Florida Panthers traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom in a deal with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday that all but certainly signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky's storied run in South Florida. The Panthers sent Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and the rights to pending restricted free agent Ben Steeves to the Devils for Markstrom and winger Angus Crookshank. Florida got goalie Akira Schmid from Vegas on Monday night for a 2028 third-round pick. "Jacob is an established veteran leader in this league who possesses size and a relentless drive ...

F1 Review: Russell renews championship hopes in Austria

July 2, 2026

AUSTRIA — Formula One (F1) took to the track in Austria on Sunday, a course with a storied history in the sport and a contract to continue racing through 2041. Originally held in 1964 as a one-off race on a bumpy temporary track around an old airstrip, F1 returned in 1970 and stayed through ...

France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola

July 2, 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — France's fearsome foursome of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola leaves opponents exclaiming: Sacré bleu! "Their four up front is the best in the competition by far," Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said. France became the first ...

US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds

July 1, 2026

Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States. But that's usually where the American make a quick exit. Wednesday's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time the U.S. has played in an elimination round in 12 ...

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

July 1, 2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — José Canale wasn't in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup. He made his first start a memorable one. Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and ...