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MLS 2026 season predictions: Experts pick MLS Cup winner, MVP, more USA TODAY Network's soccer experts predict the 2026 MLS season, including the MLS Cup winner, playoff teams, MVP, and Golden Boot.

USA TODAY Network experts predict 2026 to be a big year for Inter Miami, LAFC.

21.02.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MLS 2026 season: Lionel Messi's trophy hunt, plus World Cup boost The MLS season kicks off with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami vying for more trophies. Plus, preparations for the World Cup and a major calendar change.

What to watch for in Major League Soccer's final spring ➑️ fall season ⚽. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

21.02.2026 04:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Germany vs. USA is a great hockey kit matchup.

15.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And there’s still an hour of this left to go!

06.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Since NBC refuses to tell us the location, just imaging these athletes are coming out of a portal.

06.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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James Harden traded to Cavaliers, Clippers get Darius Garland | Report The Los Angeles Clippers have traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland.

Vagabond future Hall of Famer James Harden set to join another team.

04.02.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Public service announcement: Super Bowl highlights marathon (via NFL Films) on @nflnetwork.bsky.social.

01.02.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stan Musial: 1,815 career hits at home, 1,815 career hits on the road.

31.01.2026 03:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It started out so promising!

31.01.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ranking Patriots' previous 11 Super Bowls The New England Patriots are about to play in their 12th Super Bowl. We rank their previous 11.

Patriots Super Bowl power rankings …

30.01.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

After 7 long years, the Patriots are finally back in the Super Bowl.

25.01.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Ben Johnson would have gone for it on that fourth-and-1 from his own 19-yard line.

20.01.2026 03:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Should have just kicked a field goal rather than risk another turnover.

18.01.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

C.J. Stroud seeing ghosts.

18.01.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2026 World Cup opener, final among most coveted matches, per FIFA FIFA said on Wednesday, Jan. 14 that it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup.

Per FIFA: A new benchmark for demand in the history of world sport.

15.01.2026 00:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mike Tomlin out in Pittsburgh: How did previous Steelers coaches fare? From Chuck Noll to Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin, take a look at how Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches have fared through the years.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had just three head coaches since 1969.

13.01.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Revisit the Rams' return to Los Angeles in 2016 The Rams returned to Los Angeles in 2016 after 21 seasons in St. Louis. Take a look back at the team's 2016 season back in LA.

10 years ago today, the NFL approved the Rams' relocation back to Los Angeles.

Here's a look at the LA Rams' 2016 ...

13.01.2026 04:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aaron Rodgers strip sack fumble for TD, then pick-six ... what a way to go out.

13.01.2026 04:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

I approve of bowl games that are played in baseball stadiums.

27.12.2025 18:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Changing the name/crest/colors won't fit what's wrong with the Colorado Rapids.

22.12.2025 23:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When is the Masters?

Where is the Masters?

Is the Masters a tradition unlike any other?

13.12.2025 23:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a bit early for a Masters commercial.

13.12.2025 23:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.12.2025 01:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Audio issues resolved. Scott Hanson is back.

07.12.2025 18:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

RedZone Channel having issues today.

07.12.2025 18:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wish the Super Bowl losers had to stick around to collect their silver medals. 😝 #MLSCup

06.12.2025 22:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MLS Cup predictions: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami heavy favorites to win USA TODAY Network soccer experts have their predictions for the 2025 MLS Cup. Is this the championship moment for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami?

And game predictions from @usatoday.com network ⚽ experts.

05.12.2025 22:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
30 storylines for MLS Cup: Vancouver Whitecaps in Lionel Messi's way Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in a fascinating MLS Cup matchup at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

30 storylines for MLS Cup XXX.

05.12.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
MLS playoff winners, losers: San Diego FC, Lionel Messi in final four While Lionel Messi and Inter Miami steamrolled into the Eastern Conference final, expansion San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps survived out West.

It’s rough out there in the #MLSCupPlayoffs for Supporters’ Shield winners. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

25.11.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MLS playoff predictions for conference semifinal games, MLS Cup The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are on to the conference semifinals, with eight teams aiming to reach the championship game on Dec. 6.

Will the MLS playoffs continue to go chalk? @usatoday.com experts make their picks. #MLSCupPlayoffs www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

22.11.2025 19:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0