Texas Tech vs. Texas live updates: 2026 WCWS championship Game 1 start time, latest news and score

It’s always a busy time in the sports calendar, but that’s especially true as we head into the summer.

The NBA playoffs enter the home stretch with the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and the upstart San Antonio Spurs as their opponents. Meanwhile, the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are facing off in the Stanley Cup Final. Oh, and the MLB, NWSL and WNBA seasons are in full swing.

And then there’s the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to be the largest international sports tournament ever, set to kick off in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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