The 2026 World Cup starts today with a special and fresh opening ceremony unlike any in the tournament’s history.

Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler hit towering home runs in the seventh inning to rally the Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night and win the series.

In the main event, Ilia Topuria, ESPN's No. 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, will put the lightweight title on the line against Justin Gaethje, who beat Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to earn a...