Spain didn’t just win the 2026 FIFA World Cup; it did it in historic fashion.With its 1-0 win over Argentina on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain broke the all-time streak for matches unbeaten (38), which was previously held by Italy (37) for matches played between 2018 and 2021. During the streak, Spain has recorded 29 wins and nine draws.Spain’s unbeaten streak joins a list of incredible team streaks of the 21st century. Here are some other unbelievable milestones that have been accomplished by professional sports teams in the last 25 years:New England Patriots: 21 games (Photo by…

Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.Athletic director Warde Manuel announced the move on Friday, going for some continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions.”Mike is a veteran assistant with strong head coaching experience and a clear understanding of the standard we expect at Michigan,” Manuel said. “Over the past two seasons, he has been an invaluable member of our staff, bringing stability, leadership and perspective during an important period of success.”Our players and…

Before Folarin Balogun’s night was shrouded by the controversy surrounding his red card, the United States men’s national team striker was the center of attention for a different reason: his goal celebration.In the 45th minute of the United States’ round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday, Balogun scored to put the U.S. up 1-0 and celebrated by doing NBA star LeBron James’ famous celebration, “The Silencer.”Balogun wasn’t able to explain the celebration — or the reception — after Wednesday’s match, so he gave our own Jenny Taft the inside scoop when…

Two months after leading Michigan to a national championship, Wolverines head coach Dusty May is going pro.May has accepted an offer to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Monday morning. The terms of the deal aren’t known yet.May, 49, quickly turned around Michigan in his two years in Ann Arbor. He went 64-13 since becoming the Wolverines’ head coach in 2024, going 27-10 in his first year at the helm. That season ended with a Sweet 16 appearance, setting the stage for Michigan to make the jump as contenders in 2025-26. The Wolverines did that,…

When the following social media post hit people’s timelines at 5:29 p.m. on April 5, the night before Michigan would appear in the national championship game against UConn, anxious Wolverines fans exhaled:”Sources:” ESPN college sports insider Pete Thamel wrote, “Dusty May has informed Michigan officials that he’s not pursuing any college basketball jobs. … May had been an initial target at North Carolina, but that never materialized because of Michigan advancing in the NCAA Tournament.”By then, rumors and speculation surrounding May’s potential candidacy at North Carolina, considered by many to be the most enticing job in college basketball, were running rampant…

The NBA Finals are chock-full of history and iconic moments. We’ve seen legendary franchises, like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, dominate the league, as well as newer powerhouses like the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat. This year, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks defeated Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for their first title in 53 years.Let’s take a look back at the complete list of NBA Finals winners.List of NBA Champions2026: New York Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs (4-1)2025: Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Indiana Pacers (4-3)2024: Boston Celtics defeated Dallas Mavericks (4-1)2023: Denver Nuggets…

For the first time in a long time, the Knicks are NBA champions. Now, it’s time to wager on next season.Here are the odds for who will win the 2026-27 NBA title as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. 2026-27 NBA Finals winnerSpurs: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)Thunder: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)Celtics: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)Knicks: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Pacers: +2800 (bet $10…

One of the most overused terms in professional sports is “must-win.”I can’t even count how many times I’ve sat in a bar or barbershop and argued with people about a must-win Major League Baseball game before the calendar flipped to September, or a gotta-have-it NFL game in November. Pain.Must-win games in true form, though, are elite. And it sure feels like Wednesday night’s NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs fits the bill.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be…

If San Antonio wants to win this year’s NBA Finals, it will have to be in comeback fashion.After defeating the reigning champion Thunder in the Western Conference finals, the odds leaned toward the Spurs to take down the Knicks in the championship series. However, things have not gone according to the early odds. The Spurs lost both Games 1 and 2 on their home floor, and now, the series shifts to New York for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday, respectively. Can San Antonio notch a few road wins of its own and get this thing back to even? Let’s check out…

The Knicks’ stunning playoff run is drawing a lot of attention from bettors, with New York now the favorite in NBA Finals odds. Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final has been ridiculous through three games, taking bettors on a stomach-churning ride.As for the World Cup? Those odds are about to dominate the sports betting landscape.But not to be overshadowed, there’s been massive money flowing on tennis. That includes a couple high-roller parlay wins and a pair of seven-figure prediction market trades on the French Open.More on those transactions, plus the latest on the NBA ladder bettor and other hoops and hockey…