sportsThursday, June 25, 2026
The World Cup knockout stage is taking shape, but off-field stories are just as big today: a Lions cornerback faces serious charges, and the Sparks lose Kelsey Plum for a month. Plus, Fox Sports locks up Concacaf rights through 2029.
Two nations made history and a third saw its hopes hang by a thread as group play winds down.
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, beating South Korea 1-0. Mexico also won to stay perfect in Group A.
Scotland's World Cup debut in nearly 30 years is in jeopardy after a 3-0 loss to Brazil. They sit third in Group C and must wait to see if they advance.
Two major stories outside the game: a Lions player faces a potential life sentence, and the WNBA's second-leading scorer goes down.
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested on eight felony counts including robbery and kidnapping, charges that carry a possible life sentence. He turned himself in Wednesday.
Kelsey Plum, averaging 23.9 points per game, will miss at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury, severely damaging the Sparks' playoff push.
Broadcast rights and fan experience round out the day's news.
Fox Sports renewed Concacaf Gold Cup and Nations League rights through 2029, keeping the tournaments on English-language broadcast TV in the U.S.
Long lines for viral World Cup charm bracelets in Atlanta prompted a new wristband system with timed entry slots to manage the crowds.
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