HAND OF POD
LISTEN
PLANET FÚTBOL WITH GRANT WAHL
No, the U.S. didn't qualify for the World Cup, but we know of at least two Americans who'll be in Russia: Grant Wahl and Brian Straus, SI's foremost authorities on the beautiful game. Catch their discussion of hot topics, as well as interviews with luminaries from the soccer world, every night on the Planet Fútbol podcast. (This essential listen for soccer fans airs June 12 through July 16 and is available for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.) No matter how your preferred side fares, trust us: Grant and Brian will quickly become your favorite team.
WATCH
U.S. OPEN
June 14--17, FS1 and FOX
Shinnecock Hills, much maligned in 2004 for brutal course conditions, will again host the U.S. Open. Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy lead the list of favorites.
READ
WHAT'S WRONG WITH US?
By Bruce Arena with Steve Kettmann, out June 12
Still mad we missed out on Russia? Former USA coach Arena examines his team's failure in this candid memoir.
WATCH
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
June 16-27, ESPN and ESPN2
Omaha! Eight teams will vie for a national title in Nebraska. A Southeastern Conference team has won the championship five of the last nine years.
