Messi won’t faze Pico – he’ll stop him scoring, says Lopes’ mum as she reveals biggest takeaway from ‘unreal’ World Cup

THE proud mum of Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes insists her superstar son will be raring to take on Lionel Messi at the World Cup ...

Kings have tendered a two-way qualifying offer to …

Keith Smith: The Sacramento Kings have tendered a two-way qualifying offer to Daeqwon Plowden, a league source told @spotrac.

Hawks, Buddy Hield agree to push back his guarantee deadline

Chris Haynes: Sources: Atlanta Hawks and sharpshooter Buddy Hield have agreed to push back the guaranteed deadline date on ...

Keba Keita has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with …

The plan is for him to be with the team for summer league. Played at BYU the last two seasons. World Cup schedule, live updates: USA, Group D returns Thursday as Matchday 3 continues The final round ...

Orlando Magic will select Izaiyah Nelson with the 51st …

Thunder select Michigan big man Aday Mara, a possible answer for Victor Wembanyama at 7-foot-3 The Thunder want a long-term solution for Victor Wembanyama. So they picked the best defensive big man in ...

Boston Celtics will select Dillon Mitchell with the …

Jaylen Brown and the Celtics are working through things after the four-time All-Star was reportedly included in trade talks this offseason. Here's everything you need to know for the draft, including ...

5-star center Bamba Touray transferring to Prolific Prep (Fla.) for junior season

One of the top prep basketball programs in the nation is getting a massive addition to its roster for the 2026-27 season. Five-star center Bamba Touray, the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2028 cycle, ...

‘We all knew we were going to win’ – Auston Trusty says Celtic can become champions any way they want after Hearts drama

AUSTON TRUSTY insists Celtic’s last-gasp title grab showed the Hoops can be Scottish champions any way they want. Martin ...

I think the Boston Celtics would tell you that they …

Teams around the league believe Jaylen Brown being available is just speculation, per @ramonashelburne “What I have heard from teams around the league is, it’s m ...
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Why Fox Nation Is Dipping Its Toes Into Stand-Up Comedy

Earlier this month, Jeff Foxworthy released his final stand-up comedy special. It’s not on Netflix or Hulu or even YouTube, but a specialty streamer not particularly known for comedy — Fox Nation. The ...
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Why that missed Wemby Game 5 flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson was so bad

The entire NBA Finals could have been changed if the hosting San Antonio Spurs got the win on Saturday night in Game 5 after the refs astoundingly missed a Flagrant 1 foul on Victor Wembanyama. On a ...
The Nation

July/August 2026 Issue

Purchase Current Issue or Login to Download the PDF of this Issue Download the PDF of this Issue Our magazine has refused to accept what contributor Gore Vidal once described as the “cozy unremitting ...