https://www.cbsnews.com/ Sports From CBSNews.com Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:27:15 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-2026-schedule-how-to-watch/ With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:04:45 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/13/eb9c235a-82f3-4614-acf5-09153e834331/thumbnail/60x60/d8412468ce3b4bc69465c3cc6e77bc69/gettyimages-2275347309.jpg 560c336d-1010-4691-9ac8-09881a1b4bc8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-2026-stanley-cup-vegas-golden-knights/ The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:02:43 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/15/6397d244-4f9d-4fa6-a387-612dfbca50d7/thumbnail/60x60/1473eae8397475abcbf61986358a37bb/gettyimages-2281623702.jpg b829ef2b-0f5e-423f-a2b1-6cc8b166add6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-york-reacts-with-euphoria-some-instances-of-violence-after-knicks-win-nba-title/ The Knicks returned to New York City Sunday as NBA champions after beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Saturday night. Shanelle Kaul reports on the celebrations in the Big Apple. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:06:52 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/15/0882d877-ea93-46e7-99ca-444d153ef236/thumbnail/60x60/ac42d21452e03c6ef5eefd4bf3bd2a43/knicks.jpg 20776ab1-50e3-44d3-9c08-cf066c0edbfe https://www.cbsnews.com/video/monster-tv-ratings-and-high-ticket-prices-as-fans-take-in-first-weekend-of-world-cup/ Soccer fans from far and wide are taking to the streets of major American cities in droves as the World Cup gets underway. Nicole Valdes reports. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:55:12 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/15/ebf1715e-16b6-4b53-b802-87468f828c2b/thumbnail/60x60/2d94d816d0a6e2f455bc32b596dcac63/cbsn-fusion-monster-tv-ratings-and-high-ticket-prices-as-fans-take-in-first-weekend-of-world-cup-thumbnail.jpg 03f0e1c2-c8ca-46a5-85c9-ba305d7b7a27 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/soccer-art-made-from-gum-wrappers-lyndon-j-barrois-sr/ Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:18:14 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/c7081ad2-7547-4ce7-a359-a5c57e848f2c/thumbnail/60x60/81c2950619c8f196955d9ec041574d48/soccer-art-c-1920.jpg bda03358-5bf9-49dd-860e-8308751e9fa8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-houston-astrodome-inside-the-stadium-that-changed-sports-forever/ When the Houston Astrodome opened in 1965, the world's first domed stadium was hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," and became one of America's top tourist attractions. But after decades of decline, the Dome now sits empty beside its successor, NRG Stadium. Correspondent Mo Rocca goes inside the landmark with those debating its fate, and those reimagining its future. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:57:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/9d49496d-6a7a-4d0b-adb5-cf781077b0d2/thumbnail/60x60/ff52750c16fff5b7799fd8d675004865/astrodome-1920.jpg 79337885-2143-4889-ac18-94c7875d444b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship/ The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals – and are world champions for the first time in 53 years. Lilia Luciano reports from New York, where the City That Never Sleeps is still celebrating. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:10:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/1ae585fb-d671-49ae-a5d0-574a5d1c403a/thumbnail/60x60/2a22f7b962fcbcb42b99584beef05fde/knicks-win-a-1920.jpg 0a2e082f-5110-4f6b-9cb9-7b373141bb4a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-finals-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-game-5/ The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:49:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/5f01fc3d-7a8e-4e9a-8fe8-deff2adc74c5/thumbnail/60x60/cb75f55387e16f6af345bfa8c2d7e54b/knicks-win-nba-title.jpg 753dc592-0e96-4e56-bc8d-022cd057a497 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/england-world-cup-equipment-theft-kansas-city/ Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical." Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:03:37 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/e153b50e-59db-4f0c-a390-03fc9a28730d/thumbnail/60x60/3eaecb23e831c62e46bfd48a2e4707cf/gettyimages-2280577341.jpg c6b5bcd0-f150-4d9b-9150-71bc2f4822f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/body-outside-tijuana-stadium-iran-team-training-world-cup/ Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for the World Cup. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:41:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/29053697-2a91-4e09-9546-102dd9ad007f/thumbnail/60x60/1a5b073010e02f6275e0a3baabc5e3f9/gettyimages-2280820172.jpg ec7e3e3f-5e47-4f92-8773-f21d5dfd3f6a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aldon-smith-former-san-francisco-49ers-linebacker-dies/ Former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, the team said on Saturday. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:27:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/588238f3-bcb2-4c43-bdfa-9fe937900fce/thumbnail/60x60/c8f8a309dafc21e25422d2cc7f3de0ec/gettyimages-1359182602.jpg 2303e9bf-a2df-4c4d-b758-3a0f8625d964 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fans-anticipating-critical-game-5-nba-finals-san-antonio/ Game 5 of the NBA Finals is in San Antonio on Saturday, and the big question is whether the Knicks clinch or the Spurs survive. Game 4 was the most-watched game ever on social media with 3 billion views and counting. Doug Williams reports from San Antonio. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:37:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/6397d25b-ef82-4f42-97d5-59fa9eba5e2c/thumbnail/60x60/ad21f9bc2f6fa1e288a247bc4030ba25/cbsn-fusion-fans-anticipating-critical-game-5-nba-finals-san-antonio-thumbnail.jpg 10518b25-dbc2-4053-bf67-141546b2bdce https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-cruises-past-paraguay-in-world-cup-opener/ The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:09:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/ac7ff979-e21b-4b38-8681-3b4b3d2fbe63/thumbnail/60x60/de5f0e6c839bdc4add4716e747714988/ap26164073177135.jpg 5d5888d3-ab17-4850-a242-bd9bd5a495a4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/electric-performance-us-men-first-world-cup-match/ The heat is on for the World Cup and so is the temperature. Saturday's matches will be played with the mercury in the 80s. Nicole Valdes reports on the U.S.'s dominating debut. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:08:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/34116d71-27cf-4e44-9f3e-2b8e1cddb7dc/thumbnail/60x60/ab9bf7641f478113c5b6848dfca7e37d/cbsn-fusion-electric-performance-us-men-first-world-cup-match-thumbnail.jpg 4ce2ce0f-46ae-472a-ba47-ec01d475e248 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-harden-arrest-houston/ NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:58:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/b4642837-e5b9-40f7-8d7b-f816e792529a/thumbnail/60x60/2ea3f7d93e50b94e0772fcf137a29764/gettyimages-2276113196.jpg fe6dd33f-47f9-4cbf-b460-5d2c35d23fcf https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-sportswriter-and-tv-writer-on-what-it-means-to-be-a-sports-fan/ Sportswriter Joe Posnanski and television writer Michael Schur were brought together by their love of sports, so they decided to travel around the world to collect more stories of fandom. The two sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their book, "Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love." Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:41:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/87dbd780-0d9a-48c2-add3-a71eb7319c61/thumbnail/60x60/acd326d52ac3b2df1627dca755aa6d72/cbsn-fusion-a-sportswriter-and-tv-writer-on-what-it-means-to-be-a-sports-fan-thumbnail.jpg e2a17b44-373a-46f8-95b9-586e753cd952 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/full-interview-jahmani-hot-shot-swanson/ Jahmani Swanson, known as "Hot Shot" sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to talk about playing for the Harlem Globetrotters as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:38:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/aaf01bc1-9b22-457e-ab8f-6679e22276da/thumbnail/60x60/e3885ac50a9d6b6eba63492e7480d4b0/1781363441789.png 33bba61d-4b03-45da-84e0-76b1bd7899ad https://www.cbsnews.com/video/harlem-globetrotters-celebrate-100-wacky-years/ The Harlem Globetrotters have been entertaining crowds with their comedic athletic feats for a century. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with current team members on what it means to be part of the iconic squad. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:20:52 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/fec53214-1b8c-4bc4-88b9-18960e39c573/thumbnail/60x60/108093485b8944e509011a82f0a30e50/cbsn-fusion-harlem-globetrotters-celebrate-100-wacky-years-thumbnail.jpg 599e7c50-f284-46e9-b4c9-938087d59804 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-ufc-claw-on-the-white-house-lawn/ UFC Freedom 250 is set to take place on the White House lawn Sunday evening as part of a celebration for President Trump's 80th birthday. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside the setup. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/97244eca-7f3a-46ff-8e47-4939dcd312cd/thumbnail/60x60/d4b9eddb5a733c04224a985e1b75d076/cbsn-fusion-inside-the-ufc-claw-on-the-white-house-lawn-thumbnail.jpg 34b7d3a3-20f5-4065-b61b-f973bcc8d2f1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/u-s-dominates-paraguay-4-1-in-world-cup-opener/ The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup games kicked off Thursday across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. On Friday, the U.S. Men's National Team beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match. Their next game is against Australia on June 19. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:44:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/dcad5114-29a8-4a44-8cb5-45f21438057b/thumbnail/60x60/672b1fb3c649d5c1243bd0ae79627527/gettyimages-2280645586.jpg ca417390-7043-408a-87d1-4c45f490ac54 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/white-house-gears-up-for-ufc-event-as-uncertainty-remains-over-an-iran-deal/ The White House is readying for a weekend of celebrations for President Trump's 80th birthday, including the UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday night. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over progress on a peace deal with Iran. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:39:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/ec3116c0-22b5-46ab-8b85-a5a7606d2ab8/thumbnail/60x60/dbd10a2f368f3cc834bf20dc13a6e0df/cbsn-fusion-white-house-gears-up-for-ufc-event-as-uncertainty-remains-over-an-iran-deal-thumbnail.jpg b22df845-5c90-4288-8185-556cc81febfe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-mens-2026-world-cup-schedule/ The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:58:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/1450038d-1a47-4711-a659-1373d0512253/thumbnail/60x60/32af872e8748726d1f5ac77b9e53ef36/gettyimages-2281310211.jpg a8a86603-09f7-455c-9060-b577152b8f19 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-take-paraguay-world-cup-returns-american-shores/ The U.S. calls it soccer, much of the world calls it football, but everybody calls it the World Cup. It's bigger than ever, and on Friday night, the competition returns to American shores as the U.S. takes on Paraguay. Nicole Valdes has more from Inglewood, California. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/13/8ba806dc-2a4d-45b7-8db5-1df28a538970/thumbnail/60x60/ef0a6f09543de57296556d85f50bdab3/evening-news-news-cr47c-clean-feed-6-46-54-pm-2026-06-12-ssghpfya.jpg 6f98fb45-28ef-4394-822c-8606565e3724 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-yorker-confronts-unruly-knicks-fans/ When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:03:22 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/12/6febb0d6-b91f-4d5d-8919-da8e390b4fc5/thumbnail/60x60/4f4f3fbe9a389e3b3e2689728099c940/gettyimages-2280066819.jpg 97cc1971-240f-4635-9eb2-fae826712980 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-opening-ceremony-mexico-shakira/ The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/0c3f7e31-e261-4f35-8d1b-f31886ae39a7/thumbnail/60x60/c92d78550a06c417567643d19c600206/gettyimages-2281108449.jpg f1fc2722-a1e8-4f7e-a9a0-4c4b5ddb6951 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-opening-june-11/ With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada​, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:34:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/08/3b98f2b7-e67d-4d70-88f2-0a6fb794d158/thumbnail/60x60/06de019f6b2257a4b83cb16ba78f8198/gettyimages-2280255385.jpg 523f3f8b-d1c9-49ce-b2ca-200103017c7f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/teams-and-players-to-watch-as-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-kicks-off/ The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with 48 teams competing in the tournament. Poppy Miller, lead host of CBS Sports Golazo Network, shares her list of key players and top teams to watch. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:49:03 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/a5ca5d30-86ba-4a8e-ab24-2393734869f8/thumbnail/60x60/b5dbc74306cbef0f36f7dae7e2e862d5/cbsn-fusion-teams-and-players-to-watch-as-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-kicks-off-thumbnail.jpg 687751e5-75f8-446f-8f55-2f8dfa4a2a06 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/knicks-beat-spurs-nba-finals-game-4/ The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:02:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/11/2bf704ff-cf46-4b0e-aef1-a1e50dd5dd44/thumbnail/60x60/82e6287b7956068bc994ec50a3dd3b06/gettyimages-2280993794.jpg 2549bf05-075d-4085-af34-d0061d9f09f6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-2026-soccer-rules/ Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/06/3846f3e9-20ae-4a40-a0ba-952e563ebd5c/thumbnail/60x60/32fa92c3b8f6cb7257f14fc50489f68a/gettyimages-2273085155.jpg ecc27d8e-ba64-49c9-8883-b2fb53d9d172 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-team-usa-players-2026/ The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster. Tue, 26 May 2026 17:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/26/768d4c2c-ad1a-4ed0-859a-6aaa6a32b883/thumbnail/60x60/4844899667e7f3d6b3422d5257babfc2/gettyimages-2278336223.jpg 63e0f094-7d2d-41c0-ac39-aefc30843a90