That’s the obvious question to ask after the Phillies and outfielder Adolis García were hit with some bad news on Friday. The club placed García on the 60-day injured list with a torn right lat muscle. At the same time, the Phillies put outfielder Steward Berroa on the paternity list and recalled outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. from Triple-A. As well, outfielder Derek Hill, whom the Phillies acquired from the White Sox earlier this week, has reported to the club.
On a numbers level, the loss of García isn’t a crippling one. This season, he’s batted just .195/.270/.329 (63 OPS+) with seven home runs in 67 games and poor underlying marks at the batted-ball level. That said, the loss of García does introduce an element of uncertainty in the Philly outfield, and the near-term solution — a Rincones Jr.-Hill platoon arrangement, probably — doesn’t exactly inspire much confidence. With García’s uncertain timeline, the Phillies may need to think about external help.
Now for that “resurgent” part noted above. As recently as April 26, the Phillies were 10 games under .500, which, coming off back-to-back National League East titles, qualified them as one of Major League Baseball’s most disappointing squads at the time. The Phils fired manager Rob Thomson and replaced him with Don Mattingly on an interim basis, and then the wins followed. Under Mattingly, the Phillies have gone a sizzling 28-12, and that puts them at 37-31 going into the weekend road series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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That overall mark is good enough for the second wild card position in the NL, and that means the Phils are back in contending mode. At the same time, they’re lugging around a minus-14 run differential. That, plus the outfield void, means this is no time for the status quo as the deadline begins to creep into view. Lead decision-maker Dave Dombrowski is famously an aggressive, win-now sort, and he’s keenly aware that you can squint and see the Phillies’ title window beginning to close.
That brings us to the hypothetical of the moment — that the Phillies will swing big leading up to the deadline and try to land a needle-moving outfielder to address the deficit in right that truthfully was in place long before García went down with his injury. It’s too soon and the wild card standings too compressed to know who’s exactly a seller yet, but we can hazard some educated guesses on that front.
Now let’s look at a handful of (entirely theoretical) outfield possibilities for the Phils. Onward …
Ah, yes, the White Whale of Philly. The New Jersey native and Eagles rooter of renown also happens to be a three-time MVP and a future Hall of Famer. Look, this almost certainly isn’t going to happen, as the Angels haven’t suggested they’re willing to trade Trout after all these years, and Trout, 34, hasn’t suggested he’s willing to waive his no-trade clause in order to allow something to happen. The default assumption has to be that Trout, who’s been a part of the Angels organization since they drafted him roughly 17 years ago, isn’t getting traded. That said, he’d be made to order for the Phillies, and that’s laying aside his status as a sorta-kinda hometown player. Trout’s enjoyed a resurgent season at the plate in 2026, and he’s backed it up with excellent batted-ball data. Yes, he’s signed through 2030, but the Phillies aren’t averse to investing in the on-field product and taking on long-term commitments.
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2. Taylor Ward, Orioles
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The 32-year-old Ward is on a one-year deal in Baltimore, which makes him a rental. He also boasts a .410 on-base percentage at this writing, and since he first became a full-timer in 2022, he’s got an OPS+ of 118. Ward’s power numbers have fallen off the cliff in 2026, but that lofty OBP would be most welcome in the Philly lineup. That’s especially the case, considering the Phils currently rank 28th in OBP. Less inspiring than Trout? Yes, but Ward would also be a much more realistic target with no salary obligations beyond the current season.
Nootbaar’s off to a scorching start after his return from bilateral heel surgery. That condition almost certainly dragged down his numbers last season, and he’s been in peak form and then some since coming back. Will the Cardinals part with the popular fly-catcher? Coming into the season, he seemed a sure thing to be moved, but the surprising Cards (37-29) are in the top wild card position in the NL, and Nootbaar’s return helped them lengthen what had been a badly top-heavy lineup. Maybe if prospect Joshua Báez continues thumping at Triple-A, the Cardinals will consider parting with Nootbaar. However, “Noot” is under team control through the 2027 season, so president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom could also table trade talks until the offseason if he decides the current roster shouldn’t be messed with.
4. Seiya Suzuki, Cubs
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The Cubs (35-34) were built to contend, and it’s entirely possible they find their expected level in the weeks to come. It also bears repeating that having a third wild card spot in each league significantly lowers the bar for contention. If, however, they decide to part with the 31-year-old Suzuki, then he could be a fit in Philly. This season, Suzuki has a 116 OPS+ with 10 homers in 55 games, and for his MLB career, he’s got an OPS+ of 128 across parts of five seasons on the North Side of Chicago. Like Nootbaar above, Suzuki’s not eligible for free agency until after next season.
Yes, it’s old friend Mickey Moniak, whom the Phillies tabbed with the top overall pick back in 2016. Moniak, now 28, has found himself with the Rockies this season, as he’s batting a robust .280/.335/.607 in 164 plate appearances with time spent at all three outfield positions. Yes, Coors Field helps the case, but park-adjust his OPS, and it’s still 46% better than the league average. He’s got plus bat speed and a knack for barreling the ball. As well, Moniak has become elite at pulling the ball in the air, which is the surest path to production at the plate. He’s another on the list who’s under team control through the 2027 season. On another level, the Rockies are one of the few teams that can be said to be surefire sellers at the deadline.
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Exhaustive list? Probably not, but if the Phillies want to make a splash in the outfield, then one of these names is probably the most fetching target — assuming, of course, any of them are actually available.
German club FC Schalke 04 have strengthened their attack with the signing of Austrian forward Junior Adamu from SC Freiburg.
The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until June 2029 as Schalke continue to build their squad for the new season.
Adamu arrives with experience at both club and international level. He has made nine appearances for the Austrian national team and is expected to bring pace, energy and versatility to Schalke’s attack.
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The striker spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic FC, where he enjoyed a successful spell.
During his time in Scotland, Adamu helped Celtic win the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup, adding more trophies to his career.
Schalke will be hoping that his quality and winning experience can help the team achieve its goals in the coming season.
Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (82) warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.
The Vikings’ search for a promising WR4 is ongoing.
At the top of the list of contenders is Tai Felton. The sophomore boasts elite speed and great length, meaning he offers obvious upside as a burner to take the top off the defense. Where he struggled in minicamp, though, was with securing the ball. Eliminating drops is hugely important for him.
Otherwise, there has been some optimism for what Myles Price can do since he was so impressive as a punt returner in 2025. Likewise, Dillon Bell is creating plenty of fans due to his ability to shake corners out of their cleats.
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Somebody who’s missing in the above consideration is Jeshaun Jones, who his entering his third season as a Viking.
The Vikings’ Search for a WR4 Brings Jeshaun Jones into Mix
At the risk of venturing into the obvious, the Vikings’ top trio of receivers consists of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings. Only some form of extenuating circumstances — injury, suspension, and so on — will dislodge these three from the top three spots. Jefferson, Addison, and Jennings, that’s the order to remember.
Boasting such an elite trio means not having too many targets left over for others. That’s especially true upon considering the presence of T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver, and Aaron Jones to siphon off even more targets. Still, there’s no such thing as too much weaponry.
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Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (82) runs a reception back for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
When I asked him who stood out, Jefferson offered a mostly upbeat, vague answer. Essentially everybody has been working and improving, Jefferson said.
He did, however, identify a pair of names: Tai and J2. He’s referring to Tai Felton and Jeshaun Jones.
Ironically, the NFL teammates were college teammates, both putting in work in Maryland. Jones arrived in the Twin Cities as an undrafted add in 2024. Felton got to Minnesota as a 3rd-Round selection in 2025. Neither have fully established careers.
To my eye, Felton had a tough few days of minicamp. His speed is evident, capable of burning it down the field to create separation. It’s possible that he’s trying too hard, though. A couple occasions involved him dropping balls that were put onto him.
Jones therefore has an opportunity. Felton’s rookie season was modest on offense. If he has a poor training camp — far from a guarantee; ideally, he comes back and thrives — then Jones has a window to assert himself.
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Jones spent 2024 on the practice squad. In 2025, he occupied the same spot apart from a late-season bump to the active roster. Jones finished off with a pair of punt returns for 5 yards. Do note, though, that he has previously done damage in the preseason, creating optimism about some potential to put up production in more meaningful games.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones celebrates a first-down reception during first-half action against the Tennessee Titans on Aug. 22, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones continued making his case for a roster spot by contributing in the passing game as Minnesota evaluated depth options and young talent during the preseason matchup. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.
Furthermore, Jones earned $235,000 in guaranteed money in his UDFA contract (OTC). That’s a beefy commitment, suggesting the Vikings were serious about bringing him to town. Maybe that upside that Minnesota saw in him turns into a larger job in 2026. After all, Justin Jefferson has noticed some improvement.
Jeshaun Jones, 26, comes in at 6’1″ and 190 pounds. Proving to be capable of catching a pass or two, blocking his tail off, and then helping on specials will be the keys to make the final roster.
Welcome to Fully Equipped’s weekly Tour equipment report. Every Friday of PGA Tour weeks (plus other times, if news warrants), GOLF equipment editor Jack Hirsh runs you through some of the biggest news surrounding golf clubs on Tour, including changes, tweaks and launches.
Viktor Hovland showed up to this week’s RBC Canadian Open with one driver. Normally, that wouldn’t be much of a story, but the driver Hovland brought wasn’t the same one he used in his last start at the PGA Championship or for the last six years.
“That’s one way to switch,” Ping Tour Rep Kenton Oates told GOLF. “Leave your security blanket in Oklahoma and call it a day.”
Oates was not on site at TPC Toronto this week. The Canadian Open is typically a quiet week in gear on the PGA Tour, as the Tour trucks that typically service players don’t make the trip north of the border for logistical reasons. That also means companies send a much more limited Tour staff.
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This week, Ping sent Spencer Rothluebber, who texted Oates earlier this week to tell him that Hovland did not even bring his longtime Ping G425 LST gamer to Canada.
The only driver he had was a Ping G440 LST, a driver Hovland has been working toward getting in the bag for much of the past two seasons.
Hovland has worked with Ping’s team every few months recently in testing the G440 LST and newer G440 K drivers. He even has gamed both the new models at different points, with the LST seeing the bag at last year’s Masters and the K going in play at this year’s WM Phoenix Open. But he keeps reverting back to his safety net of the G425 that he’s captured all but one of his seven PGA Tour victories with.
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PING G440 LST Custom Driver
The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight.
HIGHLY FORGIVING
Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight.
FASTER FACE
Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch.
SOUND DESIGN
New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience.
FREE-HOSEL DESIGN
Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.
Oates said the 440s outperform the 425 in every category in testing. The hold-up was peak height.
“I tried out the new 440 last year because it is faster,” Hovland said earlier this year in Phoenix. “The spin consistency off the face is a joke. If I hit it off the heel or the toe with a 425, the spin discrepancy is very large. Like if I hit it off the toe, I can spin it under 2000. If I hit it off the heel, I can maybe get up to 3000. Versus the 440, it’s very tight. It goes from maybe 2000 to 2600, so a huge gap.
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“However, the problem is it launches a little bit higher for me. And for some reason, just with the setup that I’ve tested with, it tends to go a bit more to the right. Right now with my golf swing, when I get stuck, my miss is already a high right miss. If I hit this driver, it’s just getting exenuated.”
When Hovland last tested at the Truist Championship and PGA Championship, Oates initially thought the 440 K would have the edge, but as they went on, the LST had a clear advantage in start line, just a touch more right than the K.
Viktor Hovland is in a Ping G440 LST this week for the first time since playing the model at the 2025 Masters.
Hovland has been testing 440 LST and 440K every few months in hopes of finding the replacement for his longtime G425 LST gamer.
Hovland finally became comfortable at home in his three weeks off between the PGA and this week. A big factor was a shift to the Fujikura Ventus TR Black+ 6-X shaft, which has a stiffer mid-section, more like the Speeder 757 shaft he plays in his 425.
“As he tightened his swing up a little bit, to me it felt like it was just coming out of the proper start line every time,” Oates said. “TR Black Plus was a home run on paper right away because it should have dropped his spin, and it should give him a better feel.”
With the new build, Oates said Hovland could finally take advantage of the 3-4 mph of extra ball speed he got from the 440 head.
This section is dedicated to cool photos we’ve snapped recently on Tour, but haven’t had a reason to share yet. This week, check out 2024 Canadian Open winner Robert MacIntyre’s highly customized Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R putter.
Robert MacIntyre’s Phantom 9.5R has a couple of unique modifications.
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Odds and Ends
Some other gear changes and notes we’re tracking this week.
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Alex Noren returned to the Quantum Max D after a brief stint back in the Paradym Ai-Smoke Max D … Nick Taylor and Taylor Moore joined Hovland in moving to the 440 LST … Wyndham Clark went back to his Ping G440 Max 3-wood and went from 10.5˚ to 9.0˚ loft on his Qi4D driver … Hovland also added a new TaylorMade Qi4D 3-wood … Harry Hall, after using Callaway Rouge ST for his past two starts, is back in a GTS3 driver … Tom Kim re-added his Titleist 20˚ GT1 hybrid alongside his GTS3 5-wood, opting for a three-wedge setup … Kensei Hirata added the new TaylorMade Spider Tour V Torched … Michael Thorbjornsen added a TaylorMade Qi4D 5-wood.
The next match of the League of Legends LCK 2026 Road to MSI puts Gen.G vs KT Rolster in a best-of-five elimination series. While the losing team will be knocked out, the winner will advance to the next stage and face T1 for a chance to book LCK’s second spot at the MSI 2026. Earlier, HLE defeated T1 to secure the first seed at MSI.
With that said, here are the details regarding the Gen.G vs KT Rolster clash in the League of Legends LCK 2026 Road to MSI on June 13.
Gen.G vs KT Rolster in League of Legends LCK 2026 Road to MSI: Which team is expected to win?
THE FIRST #LCK TEAM AT #MSI2026: Congratulations to @HLEofficial on qualifying for MSI for the first time in the organization’s history!
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With HLE defeating T1 earlier and booking its spot at MSI 2026 as the first seed, only three teams remain: Gen.G, KT Rolster, and T1. That said, only one of them can qualify as the second seed.
Gen.G is currently on a four-series win streak and looked absolutely phenomenal in those series. While the middle part of the LCK Regular Season was a difficult phase for the team, the team has bounced back greatly, and players are also showing top-notch form.
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Gen.G’s mid laner, Chovy, has consistently delivered brilliant performances throughout the split and has the highest number of MVPs (9) so far. However, the current LoL meta heavily relies on the bot lane, so Ruler-Duro must excel in the 2v2 to help the team succeed.
On the other hand, the top lane matchup between Kiin and PerfecT will also be quite interesting. While Kiin is exceptional at playing weak side, carry, and whatever role the team needs, PerfecT has also been a powerful top laner recently. His champion pool and dynamic playstyle can certainly catch Gen.G off guard.
When players are performing on their usual level, Gen.G’s macro adjustments are possibly the best in the world, and it should outclass KT Rolster’s overall game plan. That said, the KT Rolster has Bdd, who can single-handedly turn the tide of a series. All in all, the series will be a treat to watch for the fans.
Prediction: Gen.G 3 – 1 KT Rolster
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Head-to-head record
These two organizations have faced each other 40 times in the past, with Gen.G securing 26 wins and KT Rolster 14 wins.
Previous results
Gen.G won its previous series 2-0 against BRION in the LoL LCK 2026 Regular Season.
On the other hand, KT Rolster won 3-2 against Dplus in its earlier series in the Road to MSI event.
Rosters
Gen.G
Top: Kiin
Jungle: Canyon
Mid: Chovy
ADC: Ruler
Support: Duro
Head coach: Ryu
KT Rolster
Top: PerfecT
Jungle: Cuzz
Mid: Bdd
ADC: Aiming
Support: Effort
Head coach: Score
How to watch Gen.G vs KT Rolster in League of Legends LCK 2026 Road to MSI
The next two series of the Road to MSI event will begin two hours before the usual LCK time. The scheduled starting time of Gen.G vs KT Rolster is at the following times:
PDT: June 12, 2026, at 11 pm
CEST: June 13, 2026, at 8 am
IST: June 13, 2026, at 11:30 am
Beijing CST: June 13, 2026, at 2 pm
KST: June 13, 2026, at 3 pm
To watch the League of Legends series live, visit the following websites:
Aside from the official LCK stream, fans can also tune in to Caedrel (Twitch)for an interesting watch party.
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South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created.
Until the 80th-minute mark it seemed that the Czechs would punish the Koreans’ wastefulness, but substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in a Guadalajara stadium that was far from full.
Son Heung-min’s Koreans had dominated the first half but were unable to find the net.
The former Tottenham star blasted one effort over the bar before making a driving run to his left and evading two Czech defenders only to shoot wide.
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An entertaining second half began with the Czechs scoring against the run of play as Ladislav Krejci rose at the front post to power a header past Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu.
Hwang In-beom finally made the Korean pressure pay with a clever equaliser as he faked a shot and then finessed the ball over Czech ‘keeper Matek Kovar on 67 minutes.
The Czechs had a goal disallowed before Hwang added to his goal with an assist, crossing from the right for Oh to slot home.
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When the final whistle sounded after a frantic end to the game, Son sank to the turf in joy.
South Korea face co-hosts Mexico, who beat South Africa 2-0 in the tournament’s opening Group A game earlier Thursday, on June 18.
Mar 21, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Kamil Majchrzak (POL) reacts after winning a point against Learner Tien (USA) (not pictured) on day five of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak notched a stunning upset quarterfinal victory on Friday, taking down top-seeded Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-3 in 69 minutes in the Libema Open at ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Majchrzak won 85.1% (40 of 47) of his service points while earning his second career Top-10 victory. He will play in his third career ATP semifinal against the winner of Saturday’s quarterfinal between No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Marin Cilic of Croatia.
Medvedev registered a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (6) victory over Thijs Boogaard of the Netherlands, while Cilic rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Nuno Borges of Portugal.
No. 2 Alex de Minaur will face France’s Adrian Mannarino in the other semifinal. Australia’s de Minaur swept France’s Benjamin Bonzi 6-2, 6-4, and Mannarino beat China’s Zhang Zhizhen 7-6 (4), 6-3.
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Defending champion Taylor Fritz rallied for the second straight day, this time posting a 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Italy’s Mattia Bellucci at Stuttgart, Germany.
Fritz, the No. 2 seed, was two points away from losing to Spain’s Martin Landaluce on Thursday before recovering to win. This time, the second and third sets were both tied at 5-5 before Fritz (11 aces) turned his play up a notch to advance to the semifinals.
Fritz will next face No. 3 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan. Bublik ousted France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3). No. 4 Jiri Lehecka also landed a semifinal spot after the Czech recorded a 6-4, 7-6 (4) over No. 6 Frances Tiafoe.
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Top-seeded Ben Shelton overcame a bumpy start to notch a 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (5) second-round victory over fellow American Marcos Giron. Shelton later lost the first of set (4-6) of his quarterfinal match to Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro before play was suspended due to darkness.
Southampton’s public relations department has had a torrid few weeks trying to clean up the internal idiocy of Spygate, but they’re about to get a rare windfall of goodwill from across the Atlantic. Over 3,000 miles west of St Mary’s, Saints have had an inadvertent hand in Canadian history.
Canada are on the board at the World Cup, for the first time ever. They went pointless in Qatar four years ago, just as they did during their World Cup bow at Mexico ‘86. Thanks to Cyle Larin’s late heroics in Toronto, this hoodoo on the biggest stage is over.
One third of a substitute masterclass from manager Jesse Marsch, Larin came off the bench to cancel out Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first-half opener with a stunning half-volley, instinctively striking across the ball to send it swerving past Nikola Vasilj and into the side-netting. It was a goal fitting of its importance in this country’s footballing history.
Cyle Larin got the all-important equaliser to get Canada on the board at the World Cup (Reuters)
Canada smelt blood and could’ve taken all three points as they ramped up the pressure on a tired Bosnia team heading into the final minutes. Alas, they had to settle for draw – but one point in 90 minutes beats none in 30 years.
In coming to his nation’s rescue, Larin has written himself into Canadian folklore. He was the catalyst for this piece of history, which will always have a romance to it, but solely in the context of this tournament, that goal could prove seismic for Canada’s ambitions of getting through the group. They would’ve faced a huge uphill battle to get back in contention had Bosnia, their main rivals for second place behind group favourites Switzerland, taken all the spoils. Instead, they’ll head into their next match with Qatar knowing a win can put them on the brink of progression, at the very least as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
But Larin’s journey to heroism has not been straightforward. The 31-year-old has spent seasons on end struggling in front of goal, unable to hit double figures since scoring 23 for Besiktas in 2020/21.
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After a dismal loan spell at Feyenoord was cut short halfway through last season, Larin – his country’s second all-time top goalscorer – feared he would be heading to a home World Cup in the worst form of his career. That was until Southampton came calling.
Larin found a new lease of life on loan at Saints in the second half of 2025/26, scoring eight goals in 16 Championship appearances as he became integral to the club’s play-off charge. While that would all fall apart thanks to espionage-based antics well out of his control, he has hailed Southampton for allowing him to rediscover his shooting boots in time for the biggest tournament of his life.
Larin found a new lease of life at Southampton during the second half of last season (Getty)
“It [loan at Saints] has given me great confidence,” said Larin ahead of Canada’s opener, who has made his temporary move to Southampton permanent. “I’ve always known I could score goals – that was never the problem. It’s more about playing games and having a coach who trusted me to go and do that.
“Tonda [Eckert, Southampton manager] was very important in helping me do that and a big part of my decision to join the club [in January]. It’s given me a lot of confidence to go out and bring it to the national team.
“When you are scoring, it doesn’t stop. The goals don’t stop for me. It’s a rhythm and [it gives you] a confidence to keep going.” The goals have indeed kept coming.
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Larin celebrates his late equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina (Reuters)
Toronto’s 44,315-capacity BMO Field became the second to fall victim to patchy attendance after Thursday night’s sparsely attended meeting between South Korea and Czech Republic in Guadalajara, something that is less down to fan apathy and more due to the fact that last-minute tickets for the clash were still priced between $1,645 and $2,240 in the Category 1 and Category 2 tiers; the greed surrounding this World Cup is sadly unwavering.
However, those empty seats were hardly noticeable when Larin fired home. It might’ve not been to the decibel level of the Azteca a day earlier, but the eruption of noise from the stands – three permanent, one temporary – of BMO Field still made hairs stand on ends.
For all the warranted condemnation of Southampton, their manager and wider operations that has come in the fallout of Spygate, the south coast club played their part in the making of this moment of national jubilation, in Canada’s first ever World Cup point. In Toronto, that’ll be the only Saints-related headline they care about. A classic Canadian thank you may be coming their way.
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
The San Antonio Spurs were just a few minutes away from having all the momentum in the NBA Finals, but it slipped away.
After trailing by as many as 29 points in the second half and even 20 in the fourth quarter in Game 4 on Wednesday, the New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history to take a 3-1 series lead, rather than being tied at two heading back to Texas.
The Spurs’ backs were against the wall when they dropped the first two games of the series at home, but they salvaged a win in Game 3 by coming back from their own seven-point deficit. But now, all the momentum they had in Game 4 is gone.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 8, 2026.(Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Instead of being asked about taking the lead in the series, Victor Wembanyama was asked on Friday if he has “a sense of whether the group actually thinks” they could win three games in a row to win the NBA title.
Well, it’s quite the sense.
“Yeah, absolutely. Everybody thinks — everybody knows — we’re going to do it,” Wembanyama answered.
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Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City.(Al Bello/Getty Images)
The 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers are the only team to complete a comeback after trailing three games to one in the NBA Finals, doing so against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors and winning two of those games in California.
Surely, the Spurs were in disbelief at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, but Wembanyama says the time for reflection is over, and they’re over it.
“I wouldn’t say it was so hard to, like, shake off, right? Harder than any other game before, by far, for sure. I mean, now we’re over it. It’s the playoffs. There’s no time to regret things for too long,” he said.
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Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after shooting a three point basket. and being fouled during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)(Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Game 5 tips off in San Antonio on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. With a win, the Spurs would force a Game 6 back in New York on Tuesday night, hours after Wembanyama’s home country of France will face Senegal at nearby MetLife Stadium in the World Cup.
Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday’s
Round 14 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and
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Adelaide Crows
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Two of the form sides in the competition open Round 14 when the Western Bulldogs host Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Both clubs are coming off stirring victories over fellow finals contenders, with the Crows edging Geelong by a point and the Bulldogs producing a stunning comeback to defeat Hawthorn. Adelaide’s rise into the top eight has been driven by the leadership of Jordan Dawson, while Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Dale continue to set the standard for the Bulldogs. The Dogs claimed the points when the sides met earlier this season and have won five of their past six matches. With both teams firmly in the finals mix and separated by little on the ladder, this shapes as one of the standout contests of the round.
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