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espn.comFrance and Spain will play the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday in Dallas. The winner advances to the final on Sunday.
abcnews.go.comA federal class action lawsuit filed Monday in Colorado challenges the NCAA's five-year eligibility framework. The suit claims the rules exclude athletes who exhausted eligibility in the 2025-26 season from an extra year of competition and NIL opportunities.
The Khosla family and limited partners will acquire the team, with Neeru Khosla as controlling owner. The NFL has started reviewing the transaction documents and due diligence.
usatoday.comLongtime NBA coach Frank Vogel has agreed to become associate head coach of the Warriors. The move fills vacancies left by Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse after last season.
espn.comPhiladelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper stated he did not know or consent to FanDuel using a personalized video as a VIP reward. The video was given to a customer who later sued the company over gambling losses.
espn.comFifteen NHL restricted free agents who elected salary arbitration now have hearing dates between July 20 and August 1. Three cases have already been settled before hearings.
en.antaranews.comTommy Fleetwood, who grew up near Royal Birkdale, will compete in this week's Open Championship. He has previously finished as high as second in two majors and holds the ninth spot in the world ranking.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7(7/9), 7-6(7/2), 6-3, 6-4 to win his second consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title. The victory marks Sinner's fifth Grand Slam and keeps him at world No. 1.
espn.comNorway took a 1-0 lead against England in the World Cup quarter-final after Andreas Schjelderup scored in the first half. The match is being played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami under hot and humid conditions with a storm risk at kick-off.
citizen.co.zaPolice opened an inquest after the 25-year-old's body was discovered Saturday in the Schotsche Kloof neighborhood. Adams had played in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
theathletic.comThe 6-foot-4 guard averaged 8.6 points and made 40 percent of his three-point attempts as a freshman last season. Valencia announced the signing on July 11, 2026.
Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24, received a Stage 1 CTE diagnosis after his family donated his brain for research. Boston University's CTE Center confirmed the finding and noted that suicide is complex and multifactorial.
espn.comThe Toronto Tempo held off the New York Liberty 93-91 on July 12 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 30 points while Nyara Sabally delivered the go-ahead layup in the final minute.
winnipegfreepress.comKyle Schwarber will lead off for the National League after Shohei Ohtani withdrew for a knee procedure. Multiple injury replacements shifted the American League starting lineup.
bleedingcool.comMcIlroy shot 66 in the second round to reach 9-under par. Scottie Scheffler missed the cut for the first time since 2022 after finishing even par through 36 holes.
espn.comJannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon final. Alexander Zverev advanced from the other semifinal to face Sinner on July 12.
A federal grand jury in Columbus, Ohio, charged eight men with conspiracy to commit murder and provide material support to terrorists. The plot allegedly targeted the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn.
sbs.com.auEgypt led by two goals before falling and being eliminated. The Egyptian Football Association filed a protest with FIFA over refereeing decisions and VAR use.
Marcus Spears Jr. told ESPN on July 9 that he will reclassify from the class of 2027 and join the Texas Longhorns for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 power forward from Dynamic Prep is a Texas native whose sister plays volleyball for the school.
theundefeated.comFormer Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro clashed at a practice court inside the Resorts World Casino gym on Friday morning. The incident took place in front of Herro's AAU team during the NBA Summer League.
The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Eight players will compete for a $1 million prize under a swing-based format without timers.
winnipegfreepress.comScottie Scheffler shot 68 and 72 to finish even par at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, below the projected 2-under cut line. The result ends his 78-event made-cut streak on the PGA Tour.
Jordan Lee defeated Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the final on July 12. The 16-year-old American entered as a qualifier and overcame a year of injuries.
nypost.comTicket prices for Spain versus Belgium fell 65 percent after the United States was eliminated. Mexico's loss produced a 45 percent drop for its quarterfinal matchup.
espn.co.ukManchester United completed the signing of Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The club is also in advanced talks for Youri Tielemans while scrapping a planned deal for Ederson.
espn.comVictor Wembanyama agreed to a five-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs that could exceed $250 million. The deal is the richest in franchise history and begins in the 2027-28 season.
nypost.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House on July 23 to mark their second consecutive World Series title. The visit was confirmed by a White House official and a spokeswoman.
unicornriot.ninjaMohammed al-Wahidi, 65, died Tuesday when an Israeli missile hit the taxi he rode in Sabra, Gaza City. Three others died with him, including two boys aged eight and ten.
livemint.comThe round-of-16 game between the United States and Belgium attracted 42 million viewers on US media outlets. Belgium won 4-1 to eliminate the co-host nation. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 the previous day in a match that marked Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.
espn.comThe teams paused their June 30 agreement after the NBA said Toronto would bear any risk from sanctions or contract changes. The league investigation examines a $28 million sponsorship deal Leonard signed with Aspiration while with the Clippers.
chicago.suntimes.comThe Chicago White Sox took UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first pick of the 2026 MLB amateur draft on Saturday in Philadelphia. Cholowsky posted a 1.088 OPS with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs as a junior. The White Sox earned the selection after a 102-loss season and winning t…
New York PostFrance beat Morocco 2-0 in a quarter-final on Thursday in Boston. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the goals. Violent disorder occurred in central London early Friday.
washingtonpost.comFIFA suspended the one-game ban on United States forward Folarin Balogun on Sunday, restoring his eligibility for the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. The forward leads the U.S. with three goals in the tournament.
The draft opens at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday. Chicago holds the top selection and is projected to choose among three college or high-school players.
winnipegfreepress.comThe International Olympic Committee provisionally ended a 2023 ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The move allows Russian athletes the possibility of competing under their national flag at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
New York PostArgentina's team wore black armbands during its 3-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday. The armbands honored a former captain who died earlier that day at age 89.
Los Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House on July 23 to mark their 2025 World Series championship. The visit follows the same pattern as the team's 2024 celebration.
ForbesSwitzerland and Colombia face off Tuesday in Vancouver with both sides seeking their first quarterfinal appearance since the 1950s. Colombia has conceded just one goal through five matches while Switzerland relies on a 20-year-old midfielder who has three goals and two assists.
skysports.comArgentina advanced to the semifinals after a 3-1 win over Switzerland on July 12 in Kansas City. Breel Embolo received a red card in the 72nd minute following a VAR review for simulation.
ForbesJordan Pickford made multiple saves in a 3-2 World Cup victory. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane secured the result at the Azteca Stadium.
usatoday.comEngland advanced to the men's World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018 after defeating Norway on July 11. Jude Bellingham scored both goals, including the winner in extra time. Argentina also progressed by beating Switzerland 3-1.
winnipegfreepress.comMariano Rajoy made the claim in an opinion piece published Sunday. Spain faces France in a World Cup semifinal on Tuesday.
news.google.comSpain advanced to the semifinals after a late goal from Mikel Merino. France also reached the final four with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
riotimesonline.comEngland defeated Norway in Miami on Sunday. The match featured a disputed goal and post-match tension between the England coach and a player.
asiaone.comFrance scored twice in six minutes during the second half to defeat Morocco 2-0 in Boston. The win sends France into the semi-finals as the first team to advance.
news.sky.comBelgian rider Tim Merlier took victory in the eighth stage of the Tour de France on July 11 after a flat 180.4 km ride from Périgueux to Bergerac. He launched his winning move in the final 400 metres to secure his second consecutive stage win.
ForbesThe U.S. won its group for the first time since 1930 before falling to Belgium. Folarin Balogun scored three goals and Malik Tillman added five international goals during the tournament.
abcnews.go.comFederal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on July 9 charging eight men with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit murder. The alleged plot targeted the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
sbs.com.auLionel Messi scored the equalizer in a 3-2 comeback victory for Argentina over Egypt on July 8. Switzerland advanced past Colombia on penalties in the other round-of-16 match.
zeenews.india.comAn Israeli air strike killed a senior Palestinian staff member of Egypt's main aid organization in Gaza City on Tuesday. The worker had set up public screenings of World Cup matches for displaced residents. Israel said it targeted a Hamas militant; no group claimed any of the dea…
winnipegfreepress.comPresident Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA then suspended the one-match ban, imposed a $40,000 fine and placed the player on one-year probation.
france24.comMads Pedersen won the fourth stage of the 2026 Tour de France on Tuesday after a long breakaway. Torstein Traeen moved into the overall lead while Tadej Pogacar lost the yellow jersey.
washingtonpost.comThe United States plays Belgium on Monday at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle. FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension following a request from President Trump.
The GuardianPortugal and Spain face off in the round of 16 on July 6 at 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The winner advances to play the victor of the USA versus Belgium quarterfinal on July 10.
jamaica-gleaner.comBrazil faces Norway on Sunday in the single-elimination round of 16. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and airs on Fox and Telemundo.
The GuardianErling Haaland scored in the 79th and 90th minutes as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 on July 5. The result gives Norway its first World Cup quarterfinal appearance since 1998 and ties Haaland with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on seven goals.
skysports.comJayden Adams, a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa's national team, died at age 25. He had appeared in three group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
sportsnet.caSummer McIntosh swam the women's 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes 1.65 seconds at the Canadian trials in Montreal on July 5. The time established a new world record, surpassing the previous mark of 2:01.81 set in 2009.
forbes.comThe Senegal Football Federation dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw on Sunday following the team's round-of-32 elimination at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thiaw had led the side since December 2024.
Conor McGregor suffered a right knee injury 69 seconds into his welterweight bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. Holloway won by TKO after McGregor could not continue.
winnipegfreepress.comArgentina and Switzerland meet in a quarterfinal on July 11 at 9 p.m. ET. The winner advances to face England or Norway in a semifinal on July 15 in Atlanta.
espn.comRobert Whittaker reported that punches at light heavyweight felt no different from those at middleweight during training. He is set to debut at 205 pounds against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday.
riotimesonline.comNorway left The Dalmar hotel in Fort Lauderdale after one night due to player complaints about construction and traffic noise. The team moved to a hotel nearer Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with FIFA covering 50 rooms and security.
espn.co.ukAjax has started transfer discussions for forward Marcos Leonardo, who is set to leave Al Hilal this summer. The club is also negotiating with Girona for midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, whose contract carries a €25 million release clause.
sportsnet.caFIFA suspended England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches after a red card in the round-of-16 win over Mexico. The ban keeps him out of the quarterfinal against Norway and a possible semifinal. England won that match 3-2 while down a player for the final 36 minutes.
inputmag.comWill Jordan scored three tries to reach 50 in 56 Tests and surpass Doug Howlett's mark. New Zealand scored seven tries total in the Nations Championship match at Wellington Regional Stadium.
worldsoccertalk.comThe Egyptian Football Association accused match officials of bias and improper VAR use following a round-of-16 defeat. FIFA's chief of refereeing defended the decisions and rejected the allegations.
focustaiwan.twHundreds of fans greeted Egypt's national football team at El-Alamein airport on Friday after the side's first World Cup win and first last-16 appearance. The team lost 3-2 to Argentina in the knockout stage after leading 2-0 late in the match.
sbs.com.auFIFA lifted the automatic one-game ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump requested a review of the July 1 incident. The organization imposed a $40,000 fine on the U.S. Soccer Federation instead. Balogun is cleared to face Belgium on Monday.
nme.comMcGregor returned to a UFC stage for the first time in five years at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He faced Max Holloway and performed the song after a question about comebacks.
france24.comThe quarterfinal opens on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts. France enters after a 1-0 round-of-16 win over Paraguay; Morocco advanced as the last African team remaining.
claimsjournal.comFIFA launched an investigation after reports of racist incidents targeting a U.S. influencer during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde. The probe focuses on behavior at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 3 July.
sbs.com.auThe United States fell to Belgium 4-1 on July 6 in Seattle, ending its 2026 World Cup run. Belgium advanced to face Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10 in Los Angeles.
sbs.com.auThe U.S. men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32. It will play Belgium on July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
sbs.com.auThe 25-year-old forward was cleared to play after FIFA upheld its decision to suspend a one-game ban tied to a red card. The match is set for 8 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.
sportsnet.caFrance defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 on July 4. Mbappe responded on social media to posts by senator Celeste Amarilla that mocked his background and education.
Usa TodayThe United States men's national soccer team plays Belgium at 8 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match follows a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
jamaica-gleaner.comMalik Tillman curled in a free kick to give the national team a Round of 32 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. The goal capped a strong tournament showing for the 24-year-old, who has shifted to a deeper midfield role.
winnipegfreepress.comLionel Messi scored eight goals in five matches as Argentina advanced. Coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi remains the world's best player at age 39. The team meets Switzerland on Saturday in Kansas City.
time.comNorway defeated Ivory Coast and Brazil to reach the quarterfinals. The team will face England on Saturday. Erling Haaland scored seven goals in the tournament.