Sports

The USMNT's Path to the 2026 World Cup Final as the Bracket Takes Shape

After winning Group D, the USMNT faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 as the World Cup bracket clarifies the host nation's potential road to the MetLife Stadium final on July 19.

Sports

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo Urges Black Stars to Pressure World Cup Referees

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo said the Black Stars need to be more aggressive around referees after a penalty appeal went unreviewed in their 0-0 draw with England, with coach Carlos Queiroz saying VAR 'went for a coffee break.'

Sports

Bulls' Caleb Wilson Says He Expects to Win Rookie of the Year

Bulls No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson said at his introductory press conference that he expects to win Rookie of the Year and pledged to get Chicago 'back where it was,' days after invoking Michael Jordan on draft night.

Sports

Belgium Beat New Zealand 5-1 to Win World Cup Group G

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to win World Cup Group G after a slow start, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also on the scoresheet.

Sports

Messi to Start Argentina's World Cup Group Finale vs. Jordan on the Bench

Coach Lionel Scaloni will start Lionel Messi on the bench for Argentina's World Cup group finale against Jordan in Dallas — a rotation call after Argentina already clinched Group J, with Messi likely on in the second half.

Technology

Kalshi Becomes a FIFA World Cup Partner Through ADI Predictstreet Deal

Kalshi struck a branding and product deal with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA's official World Cup prediction-market partner, securing stadium and broadcast co-branding through the knockouts as its valuation hit $22 billion.

Sneakers

Bad Bunny x adidas F50 Ghost Sprint Drops July 18 in Three Colorways

The Bad Bunny x adidas F50 Ghost Sprint releases July 18 for $160 in three colorways — a hybrid of the mid-2000s F50+ soccer boot and the Ghost Sprint runner, dropping a day before the World Cup final.

Sneakers

New Balance 1890 'Streamsong' Released June 25 for $180

New Balance released the 1890 'Streamsong' on June 25 for $180 as a Sneaker Politics exclusive — a neon-yellow, deep-blue, and orange build designed to turn sound into a sneaker.

Sneakers

Nike Air Zoom Flight '98 'The Glove' Returns July 31 for $170

Nike is bringing back the Air Zoom Flight '98 'The Glove' on July 31 for $170 in its original white-and-black — Gary Payton's 1998 signature, complete with the zip-up shroud and the red Monkey's Paw support cage.

Sneakers

Nike Air Max 1000.2 'Black/Hyper Crimson' Releases for $179

Nike and Zellerfeld's 3D-printed Air Max 1000.2 returns in 'Black/Hyper Crimson' for $179 — a one-piece printed shoe with a tonal black build and a bright crimson Air unit at the heel, released via Zellerfeld raffle.

Sneakers

Action Bronson Unveils His First New Balance Signature Shoe, the 2811

Action Bronson announced the New Balance 2811, his first signature shoe with the brand — a 'Baklava' silhouette with a molded TPU toe cage, suede-and-mesh upper, and the ABZORB sole unit from the NB 2010, expected in Fall/Winter 2026.

Technology

Polymarket Says Hackers Stole $3 Million From Users After Vendor Breach

Polymarket confirmed hackers stole roughly $3 million from more than 11 users after a third-party vendor was compromised and injected malicious code into its website. The company says it has contained the breach and is refunding affected users in full.