Kylian Mbapp scores his eighth goal of the World Cup, equaling Lionel Messi for the tournament lead
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is keeping pace with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the World Cup. Mbappé made up for missing a first-half penalty in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco on Thursday by scoring a goal in the 60th minute. It was his eighth goal of the tournament, equal with Messi for the tournament lead and one ahead of Norway forward Erling Haaland. Norway plays England in the quarterfinals on Saturday, and Messi will lead Argentina later...
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- Kylian Mbapp scores his eighth goal of the World Cup, equaling Lionel Messi for the tournament lead
- Kylian Mbapp has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
- Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers $90 million offer sheet for young center
- Ohio judge grants preliminary injunction for mens, womens hoops players suing NCAA for eligibility
- LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics
- Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation
- Coco Gauff panicked on match-point miss in drama-filled Wimbledon semifinal loss
- Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
- Yankees 3-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will have his injured rib reimaged during All-Star break
- US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
- England player Jarell Quansah suspended for two games at the World Cup
- Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian womens major
- St. Louis Cardinals OF Jordan Walker becomes 5th confirmed participant in Home Run Derby
- Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals and storms the Tourmalet to regain overall lead
- Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
- Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame
- Surprise Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery developed his game at Stanford University
- Trout homers in his return for the Angels from a hamstring strain after a 17-game absence
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- Ferytale rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
- Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
- Blue Jays Dylan Cease has bid for his 2nd career no-hitter broken up by Giants in 9th inning
- Ukraines Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
- Bostons Willson Contreras, Kansas Citys Jac Caglianone latest to commit to Home Run Derby
- The family number 10 now belongs to Tim Hardaway Jr. in Miami. He calls it a superpower
- Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
- World Cup quarterfinals: Its Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And thats not unusual
- Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches
- Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
- Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatias coach after World Cup exit
- Kylian Mbapp condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
- Kremlin hails important step as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
- Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff
- Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
- Royals Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
- AP honors Breanna Stewart as one of the top womens college players during the Top 25 poll era
- Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia
- Pirates Ryan OHearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves
Tue, 07 Jul 2026
- Atlanta Dream trio of Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray among All-Star reserves
- Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39
- Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm
- Jalen Brunson has left wrist surgery, Knicks star expected back on court this summer, AP source says
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- Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
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- Same old story: US mens soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
- IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
- Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this years World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
- Brewers call up outfield prospect Luis Lara before DH vs. Cardinals, send Blake Perkins to minors
- Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
- Whats offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered
- Donovan Mitchell agrees to 4-year, $273 million extension with Cavaliers, AP source says
- Kyle Lowry makes good on a promise: He signs with the Raptors so he can retire
- Merinos late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Ronaldos World Cup career
- Kepler homers and drives in 4 runs to lead Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over Padres
- After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
- Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
- Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
- A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with clear conscience after Portugal loses to Spain
- Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
- Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges scare factor in switching teams for first time in his NBA career
- Arthur Fery becomes 1st British wild card to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals in professional era
- Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
- Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027
- NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration
- Cobolli performs Ronaldo celebration as Paolini wins before Federer on Italys big day at Wimbledon
- Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa accused of fraud in $2.2M scheme
- What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
- Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee my city, my team, my family
- Trump says World Cup referees red card call was horrible but insists he left outcome to FIFA
- Summer McIntosh breaks womens 200-meter butterfly world record at Canadian trials
- Dodgers Elizer Alfonzo makes MLB debut with sister, stepmother still missing in Venezuela quakes
- England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
- Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCARs return to Chicagoland Speedway
- Prez pulled after 7 perfect innings against As, and Marlins nearly blow 8-run lead in 9-8 win
- Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Sun, 05 Jul 2026
- Coco Gauffs buzzer-beater at Wimbledon reminds her of Kawhi Leonards shot
- Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
- FIFA lifts US star striker Baloguns red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
- Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
- Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite meltdowns on Centre Court
- Mitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother
- Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
- Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble
- World Cup serenade: Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players sleep
- All-Star snub helps fuel Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray in 8-1 win over Angels
- Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads during fog delay at Wrigley Field
- England returns to Estadio Azteca but isnt seeking revenge over Maradona in 1986
- Kylian Mbapp of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi
- Kylian Mbapp scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
- Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Sat, 04 Jul 2026
- Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start
- Eala upsets Wimbledon champion Swiatek in historic win for Philippines, No. 2 seed Rybakina also out
- One Extraordinary Photo: A stadium lit up by smartphones
- Big brew: Texas Rangers and Bud set a world record with a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon beer
- Serena Williams coach tells AP nerves and a closed roof were factors in Wimbledon loss
- England faces Mexico at monster stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
- Home field advantage has been a big part of World Cup history. Now Mexico hosts England
- FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse
- Egypts coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
- Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury
- Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic
- Ohtani leaves game against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
- Bostons Aroldis Chapman sets MLB record for strikeouts as a reliever with his 1,364th K
- Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
- Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
- Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Fri, 03 Jul 2026
- Kyle Larson looks to break winless drought as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland
- Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
- US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been fair at the World Cup
- Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports attend his wedding to Taylor Swift
- Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
- Novak Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Roger Federer record
- FIFA considering earlier kickoff for Mexico vs. England at the World Cup due to thunderstorm fears
- Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Madison Square Garden wedding starts soon
- Jannik Sinners parents skip the chance to sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon
- More than half of WNBA players miss All-Star starter vote, AP source says
- Caitlin Clark condemns harassment as WNBA players face a surge of online threats
- This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history
- US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
- What we know: LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency
- Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
- WNBAs first international team in Toronto is finding fans all across Canada in Tempos first season
- From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
- Naomi Osaka gets win at Wimbledon after she gives young daughter a timeout on her birthday
- Serena Williams singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPN
- Doubles players condemn ATP Tours plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes
- Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments
- Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
- Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller loses his no-hit bid in the 7th inning against the Angels
- Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16
- Mikel Oyarzabals 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
- Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown
- Spain goalkeeper Unai Simn sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net
- Stewart Cink, Charlie Wi share US Senior Open lead after opening 67s
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
- Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance
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