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Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Lamine Yamal, Bruno Fernandes among Thursday’s best bets
We have your 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks for Thursday’s three knockout games
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Three more knockout matches are set for Thursday, July 2 at the 2026 World Cup, and anyone who wants to try their hand at wagering on anytime goalscorers has plenty of options. Thursday’s Round of 32 World Cup 2026 action kicks off with Austria vs. Spain at 3 p.m. ET, followed by Croatia vs. Portugal at 7 p.m. ET and Algeria vs. Switzerland at 11 p.m. ET. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are favored at -130 on the money line in the latest FanDuel odds, while Luka Modric and Croatia are +400 underdogs and a 90-minute draw is priced at +250.
Ronaldo is world football’s all-time leading scorer and is the +115 favorite among anytime goalscorers at FanDuel, but there is value (and a much bigger potential profit) available on other players. Nailing an ATGS pick is one of the toughest things to do in soccer betting, but if you dig in on the odds, you can find solid options beyond the obvious. For more analysis of the 2026 World Cup, you should see what SportsLine experts Jon Eimer, Martin Green and Brad Thomas have to say about the matches. Anyone following their World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Best World Cup goalscorer picks for Thursday
- Lamine Yamal, Spain (+125)
- Bruno Fernandes, Portugal (+270)
- Ibrahim Maza, Algeria (+550)
Lamine Yamal, Spain (+125)
The youngster will be the most electric player on the field and while he might not put in a full 90 minutes, he will have an impact when he’s out there. The 18-year-old was held to one shot against Uruguay but had five shots and a goal in the rout of Saudi Arabia, and La Roja will rely on his creativity in this crucial match. Spain don’t have a ton of clear scoring threats outside Mikel Oyarzabal and Yamal, so one of them is probably going to score here and I’m leaning toward the emerging superstar.
Bruno Fernandes, Portugal (+270)
Ronaldo gets all the accolades, but Fernandes is the steady hand in the Portuguese attack. The Manchester United veteran closed the Premier League season with a goal against Brighton then had another in a friendly with Chile on June 6. I expect him to open his account at the World Cup on Thursday. The 31-year-old has 29 goals in 92 international matches with Portugal. He is one of the most savvy players on the pitch and knows how important this game is. He’ll be looking to come up big.
Ibrahim Maza, Algeria (+550)
The 20-year-old hasn’t been intimidated and has been among the best on the team in terms of expected goals in the past two matches. He has seven shots (three on net) over the past two games, posting a 0.49 xG against Jordan and 0.60 against Austria. Both were the highest among players who failed to score. I’m expecting Maza to break through here. He has started all three games after quickly becoming a starter for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, and he’s just getting started.
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Phil Mickelson of Team HyFlyers GC reacts to the cheers of his fans as he walks up to the fourth green during the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship semifinals at The Cardinal at St. John’s in Plymouth on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Days after an article by Skratch Golf asserted that Phil Mickelson was kicked out of three golf clubs for inappropriate interaction with women and propositioned another woman by displaying a nude photo, the golfer denied all of the allegations.
Mickelson’s representatives issued a statement to The (New York) Post on Wednesday, describing the Skratch article as an “anonymously sourced drive-by shooting” focused on creating “a compelling, click-bait narrative over an accurate one.”
Last month, Golf Digest reported that Mickelson had his membership revoked at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., because of alleged nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with a female club employee.
Skratch reported that, in addition to The Farms, Mickelson is no longer welcome at The Madison Club in La Quinta, Calif., and at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe.
Skratch cited anonymous sources saying Amy Mickelson, Phil’s wife, was in part responsible for the clubs ousting him.
Ashley Perez, the ex-wife of golfer Pat Perez, also told Skratch that Mickelson showed her a nude photo of himself in 2015 and told her to come see him after Pat Perez fell asleep.
The statement from Mickelson’s representation read, in part, “Mr. Mickelson has never been expelled from a golf club. His membership has never been revoked by a golf club. Those decisions were his alone.”
Mickelson’s team also stated that the Skratch article misstated the golfer’s interaction with Ashley Perez, adding, “Mr. Mickelson’s willingness to apologize for his conduct should not be misconstrued as an admission of every allegation made against him.” The statement also noted that Skratch is affiliated with the PGA Tour, the organization Mickelson left to join the fledgling LIV Golf in 2022.
“None of those relationships mean Skratch cannot report independently,” the statement read. “They do, however, create a corporate relationship that reasonable readers may consider relevant when evaluating an extensive investigation into Phil Mickelson, one of the most consequential players ever to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.”
Skratch’s editor in chief, Ben Boskovich, told The Post that Mickelson and his representatives were given an opportunity to reply to the allegations before the article was published but declined to do so.
Boskovich added, “It’s bizarre that (Mickelson’s team) is now challenging our reporting through The New York Post. Skratch Golf stands by its reporting.” Mickelson, 56, won the Masters in 2004, 2026 and 2010; the PGA Championship in 2005 and 2021; and the Open Championship in 2013. He registered 45 wins during his time on the PGA Tour.
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Thursday’s Major League Baseball schedule features nine games, including a National League West battle between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Play begins at 12:35 p.m. ET, with the final first pitch set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Among the top options in the MLB DFS player pool include Nathan Eovaldi, Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Jr., Matt Olson, Junior Caminero and Freddie Freeman. With only so much MLB DFS salary cap space, you’ll have to be judicious on who you select to compose your daily Fantasy baseball lineups.
Before making any MLB DFS picks be sure to check out the MLB DFS advice, player rankings, stacks, and top daily Fantasy baseball picks from SportsLine’s Mike McClure.
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McClure is a DFS professional with more than $2 million in career winnings. He’s also a predictive data engineer at SportsLine who uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every minute of every game 10,000 times, taking factors like matchups, statistical trends and injuries into account. This allows him to find the best MLB DFS values on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel and create optimal lineups that he shares only over at SportsLine. They’re a must-see for any MLB DFS player.
McClure has turned his attention to MLB action on Thursday and locked in his top daily Fantasy baseball picks. You can only see them by heading to SportsLine.
Top MLB DFS picks for Thursday, July 2
For Thursday, one of McClure’s top MLB DFS picks is Kansas City outfielder Starling Marte ($2,900 DraftKings, $2,200 FanDuel). Marte has been on a roll. He has three hits over his past two games. In 39 games this season, he is hitting .268 with four doubles, one homer and seven RBI. See McClure’s other MLB DFS picks right here.
McClure is also stacking Marte with outfielder Lane Thomas ($3,100 DraftKings, $2,600 FanDuel). Thomas has fared better on his home field this season. In 31 games played in Kansas City, he has registered six doubles and two home runs. He has a .357 slugging percentage and .677 OPS. See McClure’s other MLB DFS picks right here.
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McClure is also targeting a player who could go off for massive numbers on Thursday because of an optimal matchup. This pick could be the difference between winning your tournaments and cash games or going home with nothing. You can only see who it is here.
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Away-game victories set a college football program apart and often correlate with teams at the top of the standings.
The tables below show the wins, losses, and win percentages for the region’s top programs as the away team over the last 20 seasons.
Boise State leads the way, followed by Oregon, USC, Utah, and BYU.
Away Winning % and Records by Program from 2021-2025
| Win % | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 74.6% | Boise State | 85-29 |
| 67.7% | Oregon | 67-32 |
| 60.2% | USC | 65-43 |
| 58.7% | Utah | 64-45 |
| 57.1% | BYU | 64-48 |
| 48.2% | Stanford | 54-58 |
| 47.9% | Fresno State | 58-63 |
| 46.4% | San Diego State | 51-59 |
| 44.4% | Air Force | 48-60 |
| 44.4% | Washington | 44-55 |
| 40.8% | ASU | 42-61 |
| 39.6% | UCLA | 44-67 |
| 38.5% | Nevada | 45-72 |
| 37.5% | Arizona | 39-65 |
| 35.3% | Utah State | 43-79 |
| 33.6% | WSU | 36-71 |
| 33.3% | Oregon State | 36-72 |
| 32.7% | Cal | 35-72 |
| 31.6% | Hawai’i | 36-78 |
| 31.6% | Wyoming | 36-78 |
| 29.8% | Colorado State | 31-73 |
| 27.7% | San Jose State | 33-86 |
| 26.1% | UNLV | 31-88 |
| 24.8% | New Mexico | 29-88 |
| 20.5% | UTEP | 25-97 |
| 19.4% | Colorado | 20-83 |
| 18.0% | New Mexico State | 22-100 |
Pubs may now be allowed to stay open until the end of England’s World Cup match against Mexico, which is due to kick off at 1am UK time on Monday.
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup, but BBC News understands that the Prime Minister is now considering it.
In April, the government relaxed licensing rules so England and Scotland fans could watch matches in the pub.
But earlier on Thursday, Business Minister Kate Dearden had told the House of Commons that opening times would not be extended even further for the 1am start in Mexico City.
Dearden was responding to a question from Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson about a blanket extension.
Wilkinson said in the House of Commons: “Pubs will miss out on a real opportunity to get money in the till if ministers do not make a blanket extension for licensing hours.”
Dearden said that Local Government Secretary Steve Reed had written to councils encouraging them to sign off on pubs staying open late enough that fans can watch to the end of the match.
“Pubs can stay open for an extra two to three hours depending on how late the match starts so pubs can still open as the game finishes,” she said.
“Regarding Sunday, unfortunately that doesn’t apply with the 1am start but going forwards we are absolutely backing our pubs so people can watch and support our lads, and it’s coming home hopefully.”
Licensing hours were extended from 11pm to 1am for games with kick-offs from 5pm up to 9pm.
Additionally, pubs can stay open until 2am for kick offs after 9pm and up to 10pm.
Outside of those rules, pub can apply to their local council for what is called a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) to stay open late.
However, it must be submitted no later than five working days beforehand, leaving it too late for pubs to apply on Thursday.
Some establishments had plotted England’s potential progress through the tournament and have already applied for and received an event notice.
In a video on X, Reed encouraged councils to approve applications from pubs.
“There are still some councils that are saying no to the pubs, and my message to those councils is please say yes,” he said.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “We remain in close contact with government about concerns raised by publicans who want to show the match but haven’t got TENs in place.
“It would be a crying shame for fans and pubs if our locals weren’t able to host such an important match.”
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“This is another league” – Fans cheer as Graff names BTS’ Jungkook its first-ever global ambassador in its 66-year history
BTS member Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook) added another luxury brand to his growing list of global partnerships. On July 2, 2026, British luxury jewelry house Graff announced the singer as its first-ever global ambassador since the brand was founded 66 years ago.
Graff introduced BTS’s ‘Golden Maknae’ as its new global ambassador and revealed that he would star in the new Laurence Graff Signature campaign, showcasing pieces from the brand’s iconic goldwear collection. The announcement came after days of speculation among fans.
On June 23, 2026, Jungkook was seen wearing multiple Graff rings during his departure from South Korea to Madrid, Spain, alongside his BTS bandmates for the group’s European concert schedule. The jewelry he wore was estimated to have a combined value of around $126,500, prompting fans to speculate that a partnership with the luxury house was on the way. Following that on June 1, the brand also released a teaser video further igniting the speculation.
Along with the announcement, the company unveiled its latest Laurence Graff Signature campaign starring the BTS member. The brand released a video and three campaign images.
In the campaign, Jungkook is dressed in a black suit layered over a black T-shirt while showcasing pieces from the Laurence Graff collection. The line reimagines founder Laurence Graff’s signature approach to exceptional diamond cutting through faceted precious metal links in bold gold designs.
The campaign images and teaser quickly spread across social media, where fans celebrated both the collaboration and the significance of the announcement. Many pointed out that the idol had become the first global ambassador in Graff’s history, describing the appointment as another major milestone in his career. One fan wrote,
“Need a perspective of how prestigious Graff is? Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana wore the brand. Jungkook is its first ever Global Brand Ambassador in history. This is another league.”
Many others echoed similar sentiments, congratulating Jungkook on the achievement. Several fans pointed out that Graff’s decision to choose him for its first-ever global ambassador role reflected his worldwide influence and standing.
Others expressed their excitement over the announcement, saying they were thrilled and proud of the youngest BTS member for achieving another major collaboration. Many also felt he was the ideal choice to represent the luxury jeweler.
Graff CEO welcomes Jungkook as global ambassador; BTS star says he is ‘profoundly honored’
Graff also shared a statement from its Chief Executive Officer, François Graff, following the announcement. He described Jungkook as a cultural icon whose artistry aligns with the luxury jeweler’s creative vision. The CEO also expressed,
“Jung Kook is a cultural icon, known for his multifaceted talents. His performances are bold yet refined, crafted with a brilliance that is impossible to ignore. Just as we at Graff push the boundaries of what is achievable in luxury jewellery, Jungkook continually challenges creative boundaries in his work. We are delighted to welcome him as Graff’s new global ambassador.”
Speaking separately to WWD on the same day, François Graff echoed similar sentiments. He said the idol’s multifaceted talent and commitment to artistic excellence reflected the values Graff represents.
“He always offers remarkable performances. Just like Graff, which strives to push the boundaries of high jewelry, [he] explores and constantly surpasses those of his creativity” said François Graff.
Jungkook also commented on the partnership, saying he felt “profoundly honored” to join Graff as its newest global ambassador. He described the British luxury house as “the originator of so many legends throughout the decades,” expressing his appreciation for becoming part of the brand’s legacy.
With the Graff announcement, the singer has further expanded his portfolio of global luxury partnerships. The BTS star is also associated with Hublot, Chanel Fragrance and Beauty and Calvin Klein, adding Graff as another internationally recognized brand to his list of collaborations.
The announcement coincides with Jungkook’s ongoing activities with BTS on the ARIRANG World Tour. At the time of the reveal, the group is set to take the stage for the second night of its Brussels concerts at King Baudouin Stadium on July 2.
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Now that the first half of the UFC’s 2026 calendar is complete, it’s a good time to look ahead to the next six months and the fighters poised to have a massive second half of the year.
Keep in mind the UFC has only announced fights up to the end of August, so there are still several months at the end of the year which are unaccounted for.
For now, we’ll be basing our list on what fights have been made official for upcoming UFC cards.
Without further ado, here are 10 fighters ready to make a mark in the second half of 2026.
The biggest superstar in UFC history makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon when he takes on Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch set for five rounds. This blockbuster fight headlines UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. McGregor has not fought since UFC 264 on July 10, 2021, so it will be almost exactly five years to the day that he last competed when he fights Holloway.
The Irishman enters this rematch against Holloway as a big underdog, even though he previously beat the Hawaiian in their first fight back in 2013 when they were both featherweights in their mid or early 20s. But given McGregor is now 37 and hasn’t fought in half a decade, it makes sense why the oddsmakers and betting public are counting him out. That being said, they say power is the last thing to go in a fighter, and McGregor is one of the most powerful pound-for-pound knockout artists the sport has ever seen.
A lot is riding on McGregor in this fight, because if he wins, he could realistically call for a UFC welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev or a UFC lightweight title shot against Justin Gaethje. After all, McGregor is the UFC’s biggest cash cow, and although he doesn’t deserve a title shot more than some of the other top contenders at 170 or 155 pounds, he has so-called “Dana White privilege” and might skip the line to get a title shot if he beats Holloway at UFC 329. It’s a massive fight for McGregor, as a win potentially sets him up for a title shot before 2026 is over.
The best heavyweight prospect on the MMA regional scene makes his UFC debut at UFC 329 when he battles Elisha Ellison in what is a mismatch of epic proportions.
The 26-year-old Steveson is an Olympic gold medallist in freestyle wrestling, a former NFL practice squad player for the Buffalo Bills, and a former WWE athlete. Oh, and he’s 3-0 in mixed martial arts with three first-round knockout wins since he made his debut last September.
Training alongside UFC legend Jon Jones at Albuquerque’s Jackson-Wink MMA Academy, the sky is the limit for Steveson. Many MMA analysts believe he has all the skills necessary to be the UFC heavyweight champion one day, but the UFC matchmakers are building him slowly by giving him Ellison, one of the weakest heavyweights on the roster. It should be a quick, easy, and violent win for Steveson, and one that sets him up for a return later this year on another numbered card as the UFC continues to build up one of their best heavyweight prospects.
Also at UFC 329, keep your eye on this middleweight prospect. The 24-year-old Aruba native won a contract last summer on Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series, and he made his UFC debut earlier this year with a nasty knockout win over Wes Schultz. Pinas, who has won five straight fights by knockout, next battles veteran kickboxer Cesar Almeida on the UFC 329 undercard in what should be an absolute striking clinic between two heavy hitters.
Last November at UFC 322, Ethyn Ewing made his Octagon debut with little fanfare as he fought top bantamweight prospect Malcolm Wellmaker in a fight he was supposed to lose, given Wellmaker’s insane KO power and the fact that Ewing was taking the bout on only a couple days’ notice. But the 28-year-old from California pulled off a huge upset as a +330 underdog as he dominated Wellmaker en route to a decision win. He then returned to the cage in April 2026 and picked up a brutal KO win over Rafael Estevam with a body shot.
Next, Ewing gets his chance to break into the top 15 at 135 pounds when he battles Farid Basharat in a battle of talented bantamweight prospects on the UFC 329 preliminary card. If Ewing wins that fight, look for him to get a top-10-ranked foe later this year, as he continues to work up the rankings.
After an up-and-down UFC career at featherweight, Quebec’s Jourdain decided to go down to bantamweight in 2024, and it has turned out to be the best choice he’s ever made in his MMA career. Since dropping to 135 pounds, Jourdain has won three straight fights, including a Fight of the Night decision win over Kyler Phillips in April at UFC Winnipeg. He returns to the Octagon at UFC Oklahoma City when he battles Marlon Vera in what should be an absolute war between two bantamweights who love to stand and trade. If you’re an MMA fan, you can’t miss this fight.
This is a middleweight poised to make a breakthrough in the second half of 2026. He battles grizzled veteran Jared Cannonier at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18. Duncan enters this bout on a four-fight win streak, including a decision win over Roman Dolidze in his last fight that saw him enter the top 15 at 185 pounds. Though Cannonier is 42 years of age, he is still a tough test for any middleweight. If Duncan can pass this test, then he’ll inch one step closer to the middleweight division’s elite.
The German welterweight prospect was one of the standouts on Season 8 of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024, as he scored a vicious KO win on the show to earn a UFC contract. The 27-year-old made his UFC debut last summer when he knocked out Adam Fugitt in a devastating fashion at UFC 318. However, he has been off for a year since then due to injuries.
Thankfully, Dulatov returns at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 when he battles veteran Wellington Turman. It’s a fight that Dulatov will be heavily favored to win, as he’s scored 12 straight stoppage victories. If he can get his hand raised and if he can stay healthy, look for the UFC to try to get him another fight before 2026 is up.
The UFC makes its debut in Belgrade, Serbia on Aug. 1 and one of the fighters to keep your eye on that card is Milos Janicic, the first fighter from Montenegro in UFC history. A KSW and Oktagon MMA veteran from Europe, Janicic, enters the UFC with a 19-3 pro record, with all 19 of those wins coming by stoppage. He has won eight fights in a row, including a notable TKO win over UFC veteran Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira in his last fight.
At UFC Serbia, the 29-year-old Janicic takes on another UFC newcomer, Noah Gugnon, in what should be a fun lightweight bout. While both fighters are solid prospects, Janicic is the A-side in this matchup, so make sure to keep your eye on him when you watch this card.
Tresean Gore entered 2026 on a two-fight losing skid, and he was a +450 underdog when he fought Azamat Bekoev at Vegas 115 in April. But despite entering that bout as a massive underdog, Gore pulled off one of the biggest upsets so far this year when he dominated Bekoev and choked him unconscious in the third round. It was a huge win for Gore, the former Ultimate Fighter standout, who likely would have been cut with a loss. Instead, he got his hand raised, and now he takes on longtime UFC veteran Vicente Luque in an exciting middleweight bout at August’s UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Finally, don’t forget about women’s flyweight fighter, Jasmine Jasudavicius, the pride of St. Catharines, Ont. At UFC Winnipeg, Jasudavicius got back into the win column with a decision victory over Karine Silva, bouncing back nicely following her knockout loss to Manon Fiorot last October. At UFC 330, Jasudavicius will battle Erin Blanchfield in a battle between the No. 4- and No. 6-ranked women’s flyweights. While Blanchfield will likely enter the bout as the betting favourite, Jasudavicius will hold a significant size advantage, so don’t count her out of winning the fight. If she can get her hand raised, it would bode well for the Canadian’s chances of getting back into the title mix in the 125-pound division.
Actor-turned-NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz has shared a personal life update on social media, announcing that he and his wife Paige Price have decided to separate after 10 years together. In an emotional statement, Muniz confirmed their separation and paid tribute to Paige for her unwavering support throughout their relationship.
Malcolm in the Middle star Muniz and Paige first met in 2016 at an event in California. They dated for over two years before an engagement in November 2018. The couple hosted a formal wedding in February 2020. They share a five-year-old son Mauz.
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Taking to X, Frankie Muniz announced divorce with wife Paige, and they will continue to work side-by-side. They separated mutually.
“Following a period of separation that we kept private, Paige and I have decided to move forward with ending our marriage” Muniz wrote. “After 10 beautiful years together, we’ve grown in ways that made us realize our relationship feels most natural and strong as a deep friendship and as co-parents. We share an incredible son who remains the center of our world, and we’re both happier, stronger parents because of the love and growth we’ve shared.”
The 40-year-old expressed that he is endlessly grateful to Paige, noting she put her own dreams on hold to support his racing career.
“I’m endlessly grateful to Paige for everything she’s done for me and our family. She put her own dreams on hold so I could chase mine, and she was always my biggest supporter. That foundation of respect and friendship isn’t going anywhere” he added.
They remained co-parents. Beyond co-parenting, they plan to remain business partners and will continue to build their racing team, Muniz Racing, together.
“We’re excited to keep building Muniz Racing together and to co-parent our boy with the same teamwork and love we’ve always had,” he continued.
“Please respect our families privacy during this time”: Frankie Muniz requests privacy to his fans
NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, concluded the statement by requesting space and privacy as he and Paige are starting a new chapter of their lives.
“We both choose to not entertain any questions on this matter. Please respect our families privacy during this time” the New-Jersey native said.
Frankie Muniz is currently competing in his first full-time NASCAR Truck Series season, driving the #33 Ford F-150 for Team Reaume. He ranks 23rd in the regular season points table with a best finish of 16th at Daytona.
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Jul 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson points after he hits a three-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Dansby Swanson hit three home runs and Michael Conforto hit two as the host Chicago Cubs hammered the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.
The Cubs, who had not hit more than three homers in a game all season heading into the series, hit five on Tuesday in a 9-7 win and eight on Wednesday to sweep the series and win their fifth straight contest. Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch also homered for the Cubs, who tied a franchise record for long balls in a game.
Swanson, who had a career-high eight RBIs, has five homers in the past two games and nine home runs in his last 13 games. Colin Rea (6-5) was the beneficiary of all the Cubs’ power, giving up two runs and six hits in five innings.
The Padres lost their fifth straight game while sustaining the worst defeat in franchise history. They previously lost by 19 runs on three occasions (twice in 1969, once in 2005). Walker Buehler (5-4) gave up a career-high nine runs on seven hits in four innings.
Rays 4, Royals 0
Junior Caminero became the youngest player in major league history to homer in six consecutive games, socking a two-run shot in the first, and Shane McClanahan allowed three hits over six strong innings as visiting Tampa Bay beat Kansas City for its seventh straight win.
At 22 years, 361 days old, Caminero topped a mark set by then-23-year-old Ken Griffey Jr. with his ninth home run in the past eight games. Cedric Mullins added a solo shot and an RBI single while Taylor Walls had three hits for the Rays, who matched their longest winning streak of 2026. McClanahan (7-5) yielded three singles, did not walk a batter and struck out four.
The Royals have lost six of seven, including four straight against the Rays. Jac Caglianone had two of the Royals’ six hits. Seth Lugo gave up three runs on nine hits in six innings.
Twins 8, Astros 3
Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall belted home runs while Taj Bradley matched his career high for strikeouts as visiting Minnesota claimed the rubber match of its three-game series against Houston.
Bell extended his career-best road hitting streak to 16 games with a two-run blast in the first inning before Clemens socked a three-run homer an inning later. Bradley (7-3) worked five innings and allowed four hits and one run. He fanned 11.
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai (5-4) allowed five runs on four hits and five walks over 1 1/3 innings, marking his third start of fewer than two innings.
Orioles 6, White Sox 1
Dean Kremer pitched six strong innings in his return from the injured list, and Baltimore avoided a three-game sweep by defeating visiting Chicago.
Tyler O’Neill and Leody Taveras each homered as the Orioles made good use of seven hits to snap a four-game losing streak. Blaze Alexander had two hits, including a run-scoring triple. Kremer (1-1), who hadn’t pitched in the big leagues since April 18 as he recovered from a quadriceps injury, held the White Sox to one run on four hits.
Sam Antonacci homered for one of Chicago’s four hits. He also had a single, but the White Sox lost for just the third time in their last nine games. Starter Noah Schultz, also fresh off the injured list, went 4 1/3 innings and was charged with three runs on two hits.
Phillies 10, Pirates 6
Trea Turner homered for the third straight game as Philadelphia hammered Paul Skenes and the visiting Pirates.
Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm also hit home runs for the Phillies, who tagged Skenes (6-8) for eight runs, seven earned, in four innings. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner had never allowed more than five runs in any of his first 72 major league starts.
Jared Triolo drove in three runs, and Nick Gonzales had three hits and an RBI for the Pirates. Henry Davis homered in a losing effort.
Nationals 10, Red Sox 2
Andres Chaparro and Nasim Nunez hit their first home runs of the season and James Wood added a three-run shot as visiting Washington rolled past Boston.
Chaparro’s two-run shot in the first inning and Nunez’s fourth-inning solo shot were all that Washington needed to claim the series. Four Nationals had multi-hit games, while Wood, Chaparro and Luis Garcia Jr. each drove in multiple runs. Andrew Alvarez (2-1) allowed two hits over 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief.
Washington had a 13-9 hits advantage. Three Red Sox players had multi-hit games, but Boston pitchers issued a combined 10 walks.
Tigers 6, Yankees 2 (11 innings)
Zach McKinstry ripped a bases-loaded two-run single off Camilo Doval to highlight a four-run 11th inning for Detroit, which completed a three-game sweep with a victory at New York.
The Tigers completed their first road sweep of the Yankees since 2008 after Detroit reliever Drew Anderson blew a two-run lead in the ninth. Spencer Torkelson gave the Tigers the lead in the 11th by working a walk before McKinstry delivered on a 1-1 cutter from Doval (3-1).
The Yankees, who totaled seven hits, are on their first seven-game skid since losing nine straight from Aug. 12-22, 2023. New York fell to 4-10 in its past 14 meetings with the Tigers.
Blue Jays 9, Mets 3
Sean Keys hit a three-run blast for his first career major league home run and Toronto defeated visiting New York in the decisive match of the three-game series played on Canada Day.
The Blue Jays finished a disappointing 3-7 homestand. The Mets were outhit 12-5 to start 1-2 on their seven-game road trip.
Carson Benge hit a two-run homer for the Mets and Francisco Lindor had a solo shot. Starter Freddy Peralta allowed five runs on seven hits in four innings.
Braves 5, Cardinals 1
Ozzie Albies hit a home run and Atlanta pitchers retired the final 20 batters as the Braves beat visiting St. Louis.
Atlanta ended a three-game losing streak and evened the three-game series at one game apiece. Albies went 2-for-4, scored two runs and had two RBIs. Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez (4-1) threw five innings and allowed one run on two hits, all coming in the first inning.
St. Louis starter Michael McGreevy (3-7) tossed six innings and allowed two runs on three hits. The Cardinals’ offense managed just the two hits.
Guardians 9, Rangers 4
David Fry belted a three-run homer to highlight a five-run second inning, fueling host Cleveland to a victory over Texas.
Austin Hedges launched a two-run homer and Chase DeLauter had an RBI single among his three hits to help the Guardians salvage the finale of their three-game series. Joey Cantillo (7-3) allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to improve to 3-0 in his past four starts.
Elias Diaz launched a solo homer, Nicky Lopez ripped a two-run double and Ezequiel Duran collected three hits for the Rangers, who saw their six-game winning streak end. MacKenzie Gore (5-7) permitted five runs on seven hits in five innings.
Brewers 4, Reds 2
Garrett Mitchell capped a 4-for-4 game with a tiebreaking RBI triple in the seventh inning, leading host Milwaukee past Cincinnati.
Mitchell’s two-out triple into the left-center-field gap gave the Brewers a 3-2 lead. Mitchell then scored on a wild pitch from Brock Burke (3-4). Milwaukee reliever Aaron Ashby (12-1) increased his major-league-leading win total as he tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Trevor Megill pitched around a double in the ninth for his 12th save.
Noelvi Marte hit a two-run homer for the Reds, who took their fourth loss in a row. Reds starter Andrew Abbott allowed two runs and five hits in five innings with five walks.
Rockies 6, Marlins 3
Mickey Moniak doubled, tripled and homered for Colorado in a win over Miami at Denver.
Hunter Goodman and Kyle Karros also homered for the Rockies, who had lost three in a row. Kyle Freeland (2-7) earned his first win since April 7 by limiting the Marlins to two runs and six hits over five innings.
Joe Mack hit an inside-the-park home run and Liam Hicks had two hits and scored a run for Miami, which had won two in a row and six of seven. Max Meyer’s bid to win his first 10 decisions this season was derailed by four unearned runs in the fourth. Meyer (9-1) allowed five runs (one earned) and six hits over six innings.
Giants 6, Diamondbacks 4
San Francisco finally broke through against Arizona, riding home runs from Heliot Ramos and Victor Bericoto to a victory in Phoenix.
Trevor McDonald (3-6) threw six shutout innings for the Giants, who had dropped their first eight matchups with the Diamondbacks this season. Caleb Kilian breezed through a 1-2-3 ninth for his seventh save.
Despite seeing his run of four straight games with a homer end, Ketel Marte had an RBI double and a single for the Diamondbacks. Zac Gallen (3-8) permitted six runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Athletics 7, Dodgers 1
Jonah Heim, Shea Langeliers and Alika Williams hit homers and J.T. Ginn pitched six solid innings to help the Athletics cruise past Los Angeles in West Sacramento, Calif.
Heim drove in two runs, and he, Langeliers, Nick Kurtz, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Henry Bolte each had two hits for the Athletics, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Ginn (7-4) gave up one run and three hits.
Freddie Freeman homered and Miguel Rojas had two hits for the Dodgers, who finished a 7-2 road trip. Los Angeles had just five hits after totaling 18 runs and 31 hits while winning the first two games of the three-game series. Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
–Field Level Media
DR Congo’s World Cup dream has come to an end after the Leopards lost to the Three Lions during a nail-biting game on July 1. Despite having a 1-0 lead in the first half of the game, DR Congo was disqualified after England’s Harry Kane scored two goals in the second half. But fans aren’t too disappointed, as it was the first time in decades that DR Congo was taking part in the tournament. FRNACE 24’s Selina Sykes tells us more from Boston.
The St. Louis Blues faced significant backlash from fans on social media after signing forward Dillon Dube to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Dube is one of five players acquitted in the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault case. He is the second of those players to sign an NHL contract since the trial ended with acquittals in July 2025.
Goaltender Carter Hart signed with the Vegas Golden Knights in October. He helped them reach the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.
Here’s how fans on X reacted to Dillon Dube’s signing.
“Nasty & disgusting I hope you finish dead last & lose the lottery draft No means No,” one fan wrote.
“Spineless organization. I’m embarrassed to be a fan,” another chimed in.
“If the Blues think enough time has passed that we forgot what Dube has done, they are severely mistaken,” a third fan wrote.
“Do you really think we have forgotten what he’s done? This is shameful. This man has no place in the NHL. What a horrible decision,” one X user opined.
“This stinks, anyway you just lost multiple lifetime fans,” another chimed in.
“Absolute clown show. Lifelong fan and I won’t watch a game till he’s gone. To make this decision is to betray your fans and community,” another fan wrote.
St. Louis Blues GM Alexander Steen shares his thoughts after signing Dillon Dube
St. Louis Blues general manager Alexander Steen spoke highly of Dillon Dube after signing him as a free agent to a one-way contract worth $850,000. He said the organization had spoken to Dube’s coaches and teammates at St Louis’s AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, where the player spent the last season.
“He wants to be a positive influence,” Steen said. “He’s had a positive influence on (that team) or a positive impact. He approaches it with a sincerity and humility.”
Dillon Dube amassed 37 points through 20 goals and 17 assists last term with the Springfield Thunderbirds. He had five goals and three assists in the Calder Cup playoffs. Dube played for the Calgary Flames for six years,
Edited by Arvind Sriram
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