• Sun, 19 Jul 2026

• The biggest takeaways from the 2026 World Cup
• Messi has work to catch Mbapp for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final
• The flight hours and miles of World Cup travels of FIFAs Infantino in numbers
• Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Nationals
• Sakas hat trick lifts England past Mbapp and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
• Kylian Mbapp passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
• Make it a dozen: Red Sox rally for 7-6 victory over Rays for 12th straight win

• Sat, 18 Jul 2026

• Ryan Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years
• Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
• Ryan Fox matches major championship record with a 62 in the British Open
• DeChambeau feels the love from fans at the British Open and stays in contention for claret jug
• Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the mens mile world record that stood since 1999
• Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown
• McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to hold the tournament hostage at British Open
• The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
• Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bulls team effort to qualify on pole for F1s Belgian Grand Prix
• Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
• D-backs lose to Cardinals after star Ketel Marte fails to use ABS system on blown call
• Boone faults himself for leaving in Cole, who gives up go-ahead homer to Muncy in Dodgers win
• Caitlin Clark bounces into record books with 45 points and 10 assists
• Max Muncy hits 2-run homer off Gerrit Cole in 7th to lift Dodgers over Yankees 2-1 in series opener
• Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina will give it our all
• Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia
• MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved

• Fri, 17 Jul 2026

• DeChambeau gets 2-shot penalty in dramatic late-night British Open ruling
• DeChambeau penalized 2 shots at British Open after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round
• Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
• Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke
• Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
• NFL suspends Arizona Cardinals executive indefinitely for violating leagues gambling policy
• Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
• Aaron Judges rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities
• Bill Belichicks 1st college team struggled at UNC. Hes hoping lessons learned lead to more success
• Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
• Titans to honor ALS-diagnosed Chris Johnson by inducting him into Ring of Honor
• Trey McBride is voted the NFLs top tight end by an AP panel
• Storied mens mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
• Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead
• Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
• With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position
• 10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
• Rory McIlroy makes the cut at British Open but needs a big weekend for a 2nd claret jug
• World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
• Eric Cole was checking flights home from the British Open. Then he shot 64 at Birkdale
• Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
• Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
• Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
• Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a political football amid WNBA officiating debates

• Thu, 16 Jul 2026

• NBA continuing to look into circumstances regarding Bucks signing of Gary Trent Jr.
• Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey
• Giannis arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messis path to more titles and success
• Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: Nothing was handed to us
• Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
• Rory McIlroy toils at British Open as putting woes leave him 7 shots off the first-round lead
• LeBron James says he isnt ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesnt offer any hints
• MLB to have earliest opening day on March 24 in 2027 if there is a season
• Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball
• Chase Burns agrees to $105 million, 7-year deal with Reds for 2027-33, AP sources say
• English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after teams latest World Cup letdown
• NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since 93-94
• Argentine golfer at British Open makes ear-cup gesture to mimic Enzos World Cup goal celebration
• More whistles, more points: How the WNBAs new officiating focus is reshaping games
• Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead
• 2 of 8 men charged in alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event plead not guilty
• Sorry, Mum: Cigarette smoker Dan Brown lights up British Open with another strong first round
• Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are really good with Red Bull team boss
• British Open: Baldwin hits terrifying opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
• UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
• Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
• NYCs Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
• Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

• Wed, 15 Jul 2026

• Expanded playoffs make it hard to predict whether Skubal, Chapman, Gray get dealt
• Englands Tuchel: Easy to say that it was wrong to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
• Running back Alvin Kamara has a new deal with the Saints for 2026, agent says
• The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
• Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
• Aja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
• Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba voted the NFLs top wide receiver by AP panel
• Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
• Kylian Mbapp-led France falls flat in World Cup loss to Spain when hopes for a title were high
• Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
• Drama-filled womens final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
• ACC revamps tiebreakers for conference title game after 5-loss Duke team got in over No. 10 Miami
• Fleetwood riding a wave of support as the hometown hero at the British Open
• Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
• World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
• Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in ALs 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
• Rays slugger Junior Caminero feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star Game
• Europe league, expansion, Kawhi probe, second apron all topics at NBAs board of governors meeting
• England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
• Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina

• Tue, 14 Jul 2026

• Kylian Mbapp denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi
• Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee who sent racial slur via social media to Aces Chelsea Gray
• Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbapp, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
• SafeSport hired ex-police officer whose actions led to a $24M civil verdict against her department
• Bijan Robinson of the Falcons is voted as the top running back in the NFL by an AP panel
• Kickoff Game announces multimillion dollar NIL deal with Auburn before opener against Baylor
• Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut
• Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremonys cast
• Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles
• Pogačar powers to 3rd stage victory to demoralize rivals and extend Tour de France lead
• Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
• Jordan Walker spoils Phillys Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
• What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
• Britains Hillsborough Law aims to stop official cover-ups after tragedies
• World Cup absence of Jerry Jones at the home of his Dallas Cowboys is finally about to end
• Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
• Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gamblers case

• Mon, 13 Jul 2026

• A major bracket shake-up: NCAA womens tournament to seed the top 16 by true ranking next year
• Baseballs All-Stars dont like MLBs salary cap proposal but say theres time to find a deal
• The heat is on: The average MLB fastball velocity is up for the 6th straight year to 94.7 mph
• Don Mattingly has a weird role at this All-Star Game, coaching against his former Blue Jays
• Rams left tackle Jackson assigned to pre-filing diversion and can avoid domestic violence charge
• Josh Allen is voted the NFLs top quarterback by AP writers
• Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale looking for the magic that made him a British Open champion
• Kyle Schwarber of host Phillies will lead off for NL in All-Star Game
• McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway
• A midseason mystery for the New York Liberty, despite a 2nd Commissioners Cup title
• Struggling Athletics dismiss pitching coach Scott Emerson following 9th straight loss entering break
• Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCARS points lead following dominant weekend in Atlanta
• Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open
• Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
• Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him
• Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about Frances World Cup team
• The White Sox and Rays -- 2 division leaders -- also had the top 2 picks in baseballs draft
• Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta
• A tossed shoe leads to late ejection and derails Liberty rally in a 93-91 loss to Toronto

• Sun, 12 Jul 2026

• McGregors manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway
• Zverev hopes he can be more than just the third guy in tennis after run to Wimbledon final
• Jannik Sinner bounces back with another Wimbledon title after his French Open meltdown
• What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cups most contentious calls
• Philadelphias Snchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Torontos Cease the pick for AL
• Prince William and wife Kate share a moment with Jannik Sinner after his Wimbledon victory
• Royal Birkdale is a different British Open test than it was in 2017
• Tampa Bay prospect Nathan Flewelling homers, MVP in ALs 6-1 win over NL in All-Star Futures Game
• Brothers who ran 33 marathons to spotlight dementia spend a day in the Royal Box at Wimbledon
• American 16-year-old Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon juniors tournament as a qualifier
• Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff to win Evian Championship for 2nd straight major title

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