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Igor Link / Shutterstock.com Tunisia fired manager Sabri Lamouchi on Monday after a 5-1 opening loss to Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup – a result that leaves the Eagles of Carthage in a precarious position heading into their remaining group stage matches against Japan and the Netherlands. It’s a stunning development, even by World Cup standards. Tunisia is appearing in its seventh World Cup this summer, and third consecutive.

Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com The UFC’s “Freedom 250” event on the White House South Lawn went off without incident last Sunday – but it came a lot closer to disaster than anyone in attendance knew at the time. The FBI says it foiled a terrorist plot targeting the event, one that involved explosive-laden drones and a coordinated sniper ambush aimed at both attendees and President Donald Trump.

Andre61 / Shutterstock.com Rory McIlroy’s victory at The Masters in 2025 was the moment he’d been chasing for 15 years. With it, he became just the sixth man in golf history to complete the career grand slam – joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. “Getting the Masters, the career Grand Slam, the fifth major, getting all that out of the way. I think it will allow me to play with a lot more freedom,” McIlroy said.

Jalen Carter was considered a steal when the Philadelphia Eagles drafted him ninth overall in 2023. The Georgia defensive tackle had been in the conversation for the top pick before slipping down draft boards following his involvement in a street racing incident that resulted in the deaths of former teammate Devin Willock and Georgia staffer Chandler LeCroy. On the field, he’s been nearly impossible to argue with.

Portugal’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn’t go as planned. The side – widely considered one of Europe’s strongest squads – was held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Group K, and the conversation afterward quickly turned to one man. Cristiano Ronaldo. At 41, he’s appearing in his sixth World Cup, tying Lionel Messi for the most appearances in tournament history.

Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com When he’s at his best, there’s no denying that Bryson DeChambeau belongs among the elite. His two U.S. Open victories make that case without much argument. But DeChambeau has always been a different kind of golfer – one who seems almost uniquely capable of getting under people’s skin. The conspiracy theories, the self-styled boy genius persona, the haughty attitude.

Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com Micah Parsons spent his entire time with the Dallas Cowboys making one thing clear – he wanted to be a Cowboy for life. That didn’t happen. Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers following a contract dispute with team owner Jerry Jones, a move that sent shockwaves through the league. Dallas received defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in return.

Wednesday’s comeback win in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals has the New York Knicks just three wins away from ending one of basketball’s most talked-about championship droughts. It’s been more than 50 years since Willis Reed led New York to a 4-1 Finals rout of the Los Angeles Lakers – a moment that still defines the franchise’s identity today. But here’s the thing: the Knicks aren’t even close to holding the league’s longest title drought. Not by a long shot.

ImperfectVery / Shutterstock.com Texas A&M’s 2026 season ended earlier than most expected. The Aggies came into the year ranked No. 25 – a program still finding its footing after head coach Jim Schlossnagle left for rival Texas following the team’s run to the College World Series finals in 2024. Replacement coach Mike Earley had gone 30-26 in his first season, missing the postseason entirely. This year looked different.

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has been far from smooth, especially for the United States. Transit pricing, field surface concerns, visa complications for teams and coaches; the list of legitimate grievances is real, and the criticism has been coming from all directions. But somewhere along the way, the valid complaints got mixed in with something else entirely.