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What channel is Phillies vs. Yankees on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.A marquee matchup awaits Friday as the Phillies and Yankees open a weekend series in Philadelphia.Each team sits second in its division but comfortably in a postseason spot a week into the second half. Each also has dropped a series to the Dodgers since the All-Star break, a reminder of the work that needs to be done if either wants to dethrone the champs in October.The Phillies are looking to gain some momentum over the weekend after also dropping a series against the Mets since the break. They'll send Jesus Luzardo (9-4, 3.43 ERA) to the mound in the opener. New York will counter with Will Warren (7-4, 4.03) as it continues to shuffle its rotation after a waterlogged start to the second half.Who will open the weekend series with a win? Here's everything you need to know to watch.What channel is Phillies vs. Yankees on today?TV channel: NoneLive stream: Apple TVPhillies vs. Yankees will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package.New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.Subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.Phillies vs. Yankees start timeDate: Friday, July 24Time: 6:45 p.m. ETFirst pitch ofPhillies vs. Yankees on Friday is set for 6:45 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in PhiladelphiaApple TV 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2026Apple and MLB have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of August. See every upcoming game below.DateGameTime (ET)July 24Yankees at Phillies6:45 p.m.Blue Jays at Red Sox7:15 p.m.July 31Rangers at Astros8:15 p.m.Giants at Padres9:45 p.m.Aug. 7Orioles at Rangers8:15 p.m.Rays at Mariners9:45p.m.Aug. 14Cardinals at Cubs2:15 p.m.Yankees at Blue Jays7:15 p.m.Aug. 21Rays at Orioles7:15 p.m.Angels at Rangers8:15 p.m.Aug. 28Red Sox at Yankees7:15 p.m.Mariners at Blue Jays7:15 p.m.Related LinksLatest MLB news and rumors2026 MLB schedule and scoresMLB standings 2026

Who are the StudBudz? Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman's dynamic duo returns for WNBA All-Star weekend originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.With the WNBA All-Star Weekend inching closer and closer to being in full swing, the league's most popular set of streamers is making their return to the big stage.Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman's Twitch channel, the StudBudz, is back and actively in their 72-hour All-Star Weekend livestream.Last year, the WNBA duo began a tradition of streaming during the weekend after Williams was a participant during the special span of days. The two used to both be on the Minnesota Lynx, but their connection has not faltered despite Hiedeman's move across the country to join the Seattle Storm this season.With Williams in both the Shooting Stars and All-Star Game and Hiedeman in the 3-Point Contest, StudBudz fans will be swimming in around-the-clock content from the weekend.Here's a look at the WNBA All-Star duo who happen to be Twitch streamers on the side.SN's WNBA HQ:Live WNBA scores|Updated WNBA standings|Full WNBA scheduleWho are the StudBudz?The StudBudz refers to the duo that isCourtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, who both used to be on the Connecticut Sun and, more recently, the Minnesota Lynx.Williams and Hiedeman first met each other in Connecticut in 2019. As Williams headed into her third season with the Sun, Hiedeman was drafted No. 18 overall by the Lynx in 2019 and traded to the Sun during the draft. The two developed a friendship after Williams took Hiedeman out to celebrate her 25th birthday, according to ESPN.The vibes have entered the chat You better buhlieve the Studbudz, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, are bringing the good times to Chicago this weekend!#WNBAAllStar | @ATTpic.twitter.com/ZZDxwzkqmf WNBA (@WNBA) July 23, 2026In 2024, the duo joined each other again after the Lynx traded for both of them on consecutive days that January. The two players began their streaming career and made a name for themselves with their matching neon-dyed hair and back-and-forth commentary. For the last two years, they performed a 72-hour live stream on their Twitch channel. This year, both Williams (Shooting Stars and All-Star Game) and Hiedeman (3-Point Contest) are participating in All-Star Weekend events.MORE:Who made the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game rosters?What do the StudBudz do?Along with playing for the Lynx and Storm in the WNBA, the dynamic duo also live streams together on Twitch. Their most common streaming category on the site is "Just Chatting."Each WNBA All-Star Weekend, Studbudz has a 72-hour stream on the platform that encompasses the entirety of the special span of days. As of July 23, the two have garnered over 93,000 followers on their Twitch channel.Studbudz are running back their 72 hour live stream at all star pic.twitter.com/5cgsoXhMcM M (@pbuckets67) July 18, 2026MORE:Will Paige Bueckers miss the All-Star Game due to injury?Why are they called the StudBudz?Both Williams and Hiedeman called themselves the StudBudz to combine two words.The term "stud," is used to describe Black, masculine, and queer women, according to ESPN.The "Budz" part of their channel name is short for buddies.When did StudBudz start?The StudBudz began their streaming side gig during the 2025 WNBA season.The duo's Twitch channel has amassed over 50,000 followers that season, and has since gained over 40,000 more. During streams, Williams and Hiedeman often riff off of one another, and they host various guests from the Lynx and from around the league.MORE:Who is performing at the WNBA All-Star Game halftime show?StudBudz WNBA All-Star highlightsAt the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the StudBudz have partaken in their annual 72-hour stream, giving fans an inside-look at what players do during the weekend. Here are some of the best moments so far:StudBudz ran into A'ja and Bam on stream pic.twitter.com/brUYEFcEps Shabazz (@ShowCaseShabazz) July 23, 2026StudBudz are ready for All-Star Weekend.(via @AzzisDallasWing) pic.twitter.com/eZrQmtz3xP Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 23, 2026studbudz got motion. they on billboards and everything pic.twitter.com/heoZAq4Qw6 jackie youngs boo (@exclusive_nae1) July 23, 2026

Which Italy World Cup Final Was the Greatest?For Italian football fans, the World Cup isnt just another tournament its the standard everything else gets measured against. The Azzurri have lifted the trophy four times and reached six finals. Only two countries can match that.These titles are spread across 72 years, and each belongs to a different version of the sport. The wins in 1934 and 1938 put Italy on the map. The titles in 1982 and 2006 arrived with scandal hanging over the domestic game and gave the country a way to breathe again. The result alone doesnt settle which final was greatest.Why World Cup Success Defines Italys Football IdentityItaly tends to judge its football history by one test: what the national team does at the World Cup. Serie A titles still matter, but the four stars on the Azzurri shirt carry a different kind of weight.Regional loyalties are strong, club loyalties stronger still, and agreement is never easy to find. The national team can cut through that for a while. Its also where many of Italys lasting icons were made Paolo Rossi, Dino Zoff, Fabio Cannavaro, and Marco Materazzi became household names because of what they did there.The Significance of Each Italian World Cup FinalRome, 1934. Italy beat Czechoslovakia 21 after extra time and claimed its first World Cup. The result still carries political baggage, as the tournament was staged under Benito Mussolinis government. But on the field it was a hard match, and goalkeeper Gianpiero Combi and forward Angelo Schiavio came through when it mattered.Four years later in Paris, Italy beat Hungary 42 and kept the trophy. Giuseppe Meazza led the attack, and the side stayed composed as the game opened up. Back-to-back titles made Italy the leading football superpower before World War II brought that period to an end.Madrid in 1982 felt different. Italy beat West Germany 31, Paolo Rossi got the opener, and Marco Tardellis run and scream after the second goal became one of footballs enduring images. The team had entered the tournament with a match-fixing scandal in the background, so the title felt like release as much as celebration.Berlin in 2006 was against France. The match finished 11, and Italy took the trophy on penalties. Zinedine Zidanes headbutt on Marco Materazzi swallowed most of the attention afterward, yet Italys defending across the full tournament had already laid the groundwork. That victory arrived in the middle of the Calciopoli scandal, which had pushed Italian football under harsh scrutiny at home and abroad.How 1982 and 2006 Changed the Course of Italian FootballSpain in 1982 reshaped how many people saw Italian football. Italy arrived carrying the fallout from Totonero, a betting scandal that had shaken the domestic game, and Rossi had returned from a two-year ban only months before the tournament.Why that run still sticks:A redemption story with real weight: Rossi scored six times, including a hat trick against Brazil in the second round.A match people still revisit: Italys victory over Brazil remains one of the tournament games fans and analysts keep replaying and arguing over.A clear footballing identity: Italy defended deep, broke quickly, and finished its chances ruthlessly.The 2006 title carried a similar charge. Italy won while Serie A clubs were dealing with relegation threats and point deductions tied to Calciopoli, a scandal over influence on referee appointments. Marcello Lippis squad included players from clubs caught in that storm, yet the group stayed steady.What defined that side:Defensive consistency: Gianluigi Buffon and Fabio Cannavaro were at the center of it.Control in tight games: The midfield gave Italy enough balance to manage matches that never opened up.Which Final Had the Greatest Impact on the Sport?If the question is influence, 1982 has the stronger case. Italys shape without the ball, followed by fast and direct breaks, gave coaches a working model for handling technically superior opponents while still carrying a threat going forward.That places the 1982 final inside a wider conversation about title matches that defined their eras. The Sports Geeks Top 5 Greatest World Cup Finals of All Time puts it in that company directly.The 2006 final left a different mark tense, careful, and more memorable for nerve than for tactical innovation. After Frances early lead, the game stayed tight, and the shootout turned on composure.Why These Victories Still Resonate With Supporters TodayItalian supporters still judge current teams against those title-winning squads. The 1982 side stands for redemption and tactical clarity, and Rossis path from suspension to Golden Boot remains one of the tournaments lasting personal stories.The 2006 group is remembered for holding its shape under pressure that went well beyond the pitch. Fabio Grossos semifinal goal against Germany, followed by his penalty in the final, still sits near the top of the memory list for fans who watched that run.Both tournaments landed when Italian football needed proof it still belonged at the top. Thats a big reason theyve lasted.What Modern Italian Football Can Learn From Its Greatest GenerationsThe misses in 2018, 2022, and 2026 are the darkest stretch in modern Italian World Cup history. Recent teams have often looked short of the defensive order and tactical flexibility that defined the champions of 1982 and 2006.Two qualities those squads shared:Collective clarity: Players knew exactly what their jobs were inside a structured setup.Mental strength: Italy thrived under pressure and actually used it against the best in the world to beat them.Youth development has shifted as well. The move toward possession-heavy football has, at times, pulled Italian teams away from the defensive habits that once helped them manage tournament pressure.The challenge now is to blend newer ideas with the basics that made Italy a regular presence deep in the competition. That road back to World Cup contention has less to do with waiting for one star and more to do with rebuilding the cohesion those earlier generations made look ordinary.ConclusionItalys greatest World Cup final depends on what matters most to you. The 1930s established a reputation, 2006 brought relief during a domestic crisis, and 1982 brought together a defining match, a redemption story, and a style of play coaches still study.Italys best tournament teams have always shared the same traits: structure, discipline, and a clear idea of how to play. If the Azzurri can recover that balance while keeping pace with the modern game, the next great World Cup memory may settle this argument differently.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Ryan Mason and Harry Kane of Tottenham pose during a Tottenham Hotspur Official Arrival Media Conference at Overseas Passenger Terminal on May 28, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Hotspur are playing Sydney FC in Sydney on Saturday, May 30th, 2015. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesKia ora folks! Matty Flatt here again now counting down the days until I have a trip to Sydney.Thats right, Cartilage Free Captain is going to be covering next weeks Tottenham Hotspur preseason matches in the flesh!This is pretty special for me, as its my first time seeing the club play in person. Ive been following Spurs closely for about 15 years now, and as most of you know, Im based in New Zealand which makes watching (and now covering and writing about) matches a special kind of commitment.Ive never visited London, so dont quite have the same grassroots connection to the club as a Tottenham local; there is something organic and special about how these clubs originated as community initiatives and grew into cultural touchstones, despite the very cynical capitalist behemoths these organizations have become. Theyre not franchises; theyre reflections of the people of the area (apologies for the GPT-esque phrasing there).Footballs in the blood. But that doesnt make any of us not from North London any less of a fan; the fandom just looks different.As a Kiwi, I make a different kind of sacrifice to follow my club. Often the matches are scheduled somewhere between 1 and 4 am my time; European matches are often around 8 am, right when Im starting work. Its tough being a fan here, and I rarely miss a match (though at times it is tempting to throw in the towel). A good friend of mine who emigrated from London (and is a Spurs fan) who I met at a previous job often joke about the horror of a Monday at work on between four to five hours sleep following a dour 1-0 loss to the likes of Nottingham Forest. Its not a fun time.But thats why we love football: the low lows, and the high highs.So as an international fan I hoped someday I would get to see the club play in person. Sure, an international tour is not quite the same as standing amongst the North London faithful, but its something. And its something I am ecstatic that I get to experience in a few short days (and against another Premier League club, Chelsea no less)!I just wish Spurs had announced the New Zealand fixture in Auckland before I booked my flights to Sydney might have saved me some money. A trip overseas (by myself, without kids) is a bit of a luxury though so I am not going to complain!Have you seen Tottenham Hotspur in person? When? How was the experience?Matty Flatts track of the day:Never Tear Us Apart, by INXSAnd now for your links:Eden Park News: Spurs expected to draw record crowd in Auckland friendlyAndy Robertsons first interview as a Spurs player, via the official Youtube channelThe Athletic ($$$) on each Premier League teams representation at the World Cup (spoiler: Spurs good)Heres a round-up of todays transfer gossip, courtesy of the BBC

Australia forward Cristian Volpato has alledgedly tested positive for cocaine (Aric Becker)Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday, police and reports said.A New South Wales police statement said a 22-year-old man -- widely identified as Italy-based Volpato by local media -- was allegedly caught speeding twice overnight.He passed a roadside breath test on the first occasion and was issued an infringement notice before being pulled over again two hours later.This time he was drug tested and returned a positive result for cocaine, police claimed, with a second sample sent for further analysis."His international driver's licence was suspended for a period of six months, withdrawing his driving privileges in NSW," police said.Volpato, who plays for Serie A side Sassuolo, made three appearances for the Socceroos at the World Cup after switching his international allegiance from Italy to Australia shortly before the tournament.He was born and raised in Sydney before moving overseas and represented Italy at various youth levels.Tony Basha, a Sydney-based coach who trained Volpato before he moved to Italy and remains a mentor, told the Sydney Morning Herald the attacking midfielder denied taking cocaine or any other illicit substance."He was adamant he didn't touch it," Basha said. "He was shocked. I'm shocked because it's a big allegation."mp/oho/fox