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Four CBS Sports analysts project the rest of the 2026 season, with the Dodgers leading the NL and Rays atop the AL, while division races and wild cards remain unsettled and pennant outcomes vary by analyst (AL champs range from Tigers to Mariners; NL champ likely Dodgers), giving a mix of confident projections and plausible twists as teams navigate the second half.
After 18 of 36 NASCAR Cup races, Denny Hamlin moves into the points lead by a single point over Tyler Reddick following Sonoma. Reddick’s power-steering failure left him last, while Hamlin salvaged 26th after splitter damage, erasing an eight-point gap. Shane van Gisbergen climbs to 14th, Alex Bowman to 29th, and Erik Jones drops to 17th, with Austin Cindric on the cut line. Standings top five: 1) Denny Hamlin 719, 2) Tyler Reddick 718, 3) Ryan Blaney 615, 4) Ty Gibbs 589, 5) Kyle Larson 571.
The 2026 World Cup format adds the eight best third-place teams to the Round of 32. The article explains how third-place qualifiers are determined—by points, goal difference, goals scored, fair play, and FIFA rankings (June 11, 2026)—and provides the latest standings, noting which teams (e.g., Belgium, Scotland, DR Congo) sit in or near qualification as the group phase unfolds.
France and Norway compete for Group I’s top spot as Spain targets Group H leadership, with Egypt, Iran, Belgium, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia still fighting for last-32 berths in Friday’s final Group G–I matches. Friday’s games feature Norway–France in Boston, Senegal–Iraq in Toronto, Cape Verde–Saudi Arabia in Houston, Uruguay–Spain in Guadalajara, Egypt–Iran in Seattle and New Zealand–Belgium in Vancouver. Opta expectations lean France, Senegal, Cape Verde, Spain, Egypt and Belgium to win their fixtures, while Mexico has already sealed a perfect group stage. With six groups decided and 13 Round of 32 spots still up for grabs, the World Cup continues to deliver knockout-looming drama, alongside memorable off-field moments like Turkiye’s late win over the US and fans honoring a DR Congo supporter in Colombia.
After the opening round, World Cup 2026’s bottom-10 show a mix of surprises and struggles: Turkey dominated possession but lost 2-0 to Australia; Austria edged Jordan 3-1; Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 with Amad Diallo sparking hope; Ghana beat Panama 1-0 with a stoppage-time winner; Algeria were routed 3-0 by Argentina; Jordan produced a bright moment but still appear to struggle; Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada drew 1-1 in a match decided by a deflected late equalizer; Iraq were thrashed 4-1 by Norway.
On the final day of the NHL regular season, Vegas has clinched the Pacific Division, while Edmonton, Anaheim and Los Angeles contend for the remaining elevated seeds and home-ice. The Oilers just need at least one point against Vancouver to lock second in the division; Anaheim must beat Nashville and hope Edmonton loses in regulation, and Los Angeles needs a Calgary win with Edmonton’s loss to Vancouver and Anaheim losing to Nashville to climb into second. A regulation loss by Edmonton could drop them to the wild-card, potentially setting up a first-round matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, with several simultaneous outcomes keeping the West unsettled as the East brackets are already set.
Three playoff spots remain as the Avalanche clinch the Presidents’ Trophy and lead the West, while the Hurricanes top the East but the bracket is unsettled; Buffalo and Montreal lead the Atlantic with 106 points, the Penguins sit at 98 in the Metro with wild cards including the Bruins (98), Senators (97) and Capitals (93); in the West Colorado 115, Dallas 108 and Minnesota 102 pace the standings with Vegas 91, Edmonton 90, Anaheim 90 and Utah 90 for the two wild cards, and Anaheim remains in danger of missing the postseason as they chase a late-season clinch.
On the final day of the 2025-26 regular season, 10 playoff seeds are still up for grabs as East teams chase guaranteed spots and West positions can shift with several outcomes. A key Brooklyn–Toronto matchup could lock Toronto into no worse than sixth in the East, while the Hawks, Magic and 76ers also have routes to higher seeds depending on Sunday results. In the West, a Nuggets win keeps them at No. 3, with a possible swap if they falter and the Lakers win; Portland holds the head-to-head tiebreaker for No. 8 and could climb with the right results. The Wizards own the league’s worst record with the best odds for the top lottery pick, and Pacers and Nets sit in the bottom three, with coin flips and protected-pick rules shaping the final lottery order among several tied teams.
With less than seven days left in the 2025-26 regular season, seven playoff spots remain and two division titles are still up for grabs as East and West races tighten. Buffalo leads the Atlantic with Montreal and Tampa Bay close behind, while Carolina has clinched the Metropolitan Division; in the West, Colorado tops the Central and Edmonton and Vegas pace a razor-tight Pacific, with several teams still vying for wild-card spots.
The Los Angeles Kings host the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal late-season matchup at Crypto.com Arena, aiming for a third straight win to bolster their playoff hopes. Anton Forsberg starts in goal, with the lineup largely set and Quinton Byfield expected to play despite maintenance concerns. With five games remaining, L.A. sits just behind Nashville for the final wild-card spot, while Vancouver begins a California road trip looking to gain momentum. The result could influence the tight Western Conference standings as the Kings push to control their destiny at WC2.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed and home-court advantage after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 128-110, finishing 64-16 with Chet Holmgren posting 30 points and 14 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 20 points and 11 assists. On a busy night, the Spurs continued their late-season surge with a 112-101 win over the Trail Blazers (18-2 in their last 20), the Nuggets extended a 10-game win streak to stay third, and other results included the Pistons routing the Bucks, the Magic beating the Timberwolves, and Devin Booker dropping 37 in the Suns’ win over the Mavericks.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic field is taking shape: Japan and Korea have advanced from Pool C, while the Dominican Republic and Venezuela have clinched quarterfinal spots from Pool D. Two more teams will join them from Pools A and B, with the quarterfinals set for Miami and Houston and the semifinals/final at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
With one round-robin session remaining for both men's and women's curling at Milan Cortina 2026, Switzerland and Canada have secured the men's semifinals, while the final two spots depend on outcomes among Italy, Norway, and the United States (4-5). The U.S. would need several favorable results and possible tiebreak scenarios to sneak into No. 4. In the women's tournament, Sweden and Switzerland clinched the top two seeds; the U.S., Canada, and South Korea are vying for the remaining two berths, with Canada vs. South Korea set to determine one spot and the U.S. needing a Switzerland win or a Great Britain loss to edge in. Thursday features final round-robin games followed by the semifinals.
Experts forecast the 2026 MLS season standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, outlining likely contenders, potential breakout teams, and how transfers and form could influence the playoff picture.
The Washington Capitals fell 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, their fourth straight loss as they fight to stay in the 2026 playoff race. Washington led 2-0 on two power-play goals but the Canucks, who had been on an 11-game losing streak, dominated five-on-five play and earned the win. Vancouver’s victory comes as the Capitals remain 12th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and a .529 points percentage, just six points ahead of the Rangers, underscoring the urgent need for a quick turnaround.