LeBron James and Bryce Harper were teenage sensations. Both signed in Philly. Can they win a title?
Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
4th firefighter dies from injuries in western Colorado blaze
Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil
It’s the women’s turn now
July 21, 2026Sports
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Interview|Sports
WNBA enjoys 'hypergrowth' under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players
The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s nearly seven years as commissioner of the league
July 21, 2026
Business|Sports|Travel|World
World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo
The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success
July 21, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Sports|World
LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours
The Asian Tour is joining a new strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and European tour
July 21, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Fans react to Spain winning the World Cup
Spain fans filled the streets to celebrate the country’s second World Cup title after the team beat Argentina in the final. CNN’s Pau Mosquera reports from Madrid.
July 20, 2026
Business|Sports|US|World
The Red Sox have won 14 straight and need 1 more to match an 80-year-old franchise record
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 straight games
July 21, 2026
Sports
Power surge: Guardians hit 7 homers against Twins, 1 short of franchise record
The Cleveland Guardians hit seven home runs against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, one short of the franchise record and matching the record for a home game
July 21, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Topps to release a trading card of the photo of a young Messi holding infant Lamine Yamal
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal
July 21, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Dodgers say two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound later this week
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound sometime later this week, but there is no timetable for his return to the rotation
July 21, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost 2 million
July 20, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store fetched over $89,000 in an auction that closed Monday
July 21, 2026
Business|Sports
Bedard says Carlsson's offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract
Connor Bedard never wavered
July 21, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Scores celebrate Spain's 'Kings of the World' win in exhilarated Madrid
Dancing and chanting on an open-top bus that read 'Kings of the World' and showed two large stars, Spain's national football team
July 21, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World
Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with his friends to a Gulf Coast island, was remembered in Mississippi
July 20, 2026
Sports
Best moments of the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle
July 21, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports
WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese
It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend
July 20, 2026
Political|Sports|US|World
Soccer-'Great American Sleepover' softens US image abroad, but World Cup charm campaign hit some bumps
A supersized World Cup tournament and its dizzying array of feel-good social media fodder gave the U.S. image a much-needed boost globally, though concerns
July 20, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
Logano hopes win at North Wilkesboro propels him back into hunt for fourth Cup Series championship
Joey Logano snapped a 45-race winless streak by dominating at North Wilkesboro Speedway
July 20, 2026
Business|Education|Sports
Could the SEC really break away? Commish says conversations are real but that's not what they want
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC is having serious talks about breaking away from the NCAA
July 20, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Sky working through some issues as WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago
The WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago this weekend
July 20, 2026
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died
July 20, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|US|World
Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date
A judge in the nation’s capital has set a September trial date for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
July 20, 2026
Crime|Lifestyle|Sports
Police seek people responsible for break-in at Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley’s home
Police are searching for people responsible for a weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
July 20, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask
July 20, 2026
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World
The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever
The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever
July 20, 2026
Business|Education|Health|Sports|World
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour
The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
July 20, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|Travel|World
Viral Boston-Scotland traffic cone arrives at World Cup watch party
Viral Boston-Scotland traffic cone arrives at World Cup watch party
July 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world
Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own
July 20, 2026
Sports
Young fans catch passes from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in youth football camp
Young fans catch passes from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in youth football camp
July 20, 2026
Science|Sports|Technology
How mystery software quirks are transforming the Formula 1 title race
The biggest difference maker in Formula 1 this season may not be a supremely talented driver or an all-powerful engine, let alone the spectacular rotating “Macarena” wing
July 20, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|US
This Hawkeye hooper doubles as a pig farmer
This Hawkeye hooper doubles as a pig farmer
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field
July 20, 2026
Business|Education|Sports|US
Michigan AD Warde Manuel agrees to buyout, will step down at end of 2026
The University of Michigan and embattled athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the remaining years on his contract and he will step down at the end of the year
July 20, 2026
Sports
Red Sox push winning streak to 13 before hosting the Orioles, who have won 7 straight
The All-Star break did little to slow down the resurgent Boston Red Sox
July 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?
Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.
July 20, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami
Scotland has quickly become a favorite team at this year’s World Cup, and that’s all to do with their passionate supporters. The “Tartan Army” has descended on Miami ahead of the team's match against Brazil. CNN's Randi Kaye visits with some of the superfans.
July 20, 2026
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|World
2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom
2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom
July 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World
July 20, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin
Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin
July 20, 2026
Political|Sports|US|World
Soccer-Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony
Boos descended from the stands as U.S.
July 20, 2026
Sports
Joey Logano ends victory drought in NASCAR points return to North Wilkesboro
Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years
July 20, 2026
Health|Sports
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for 'some time' because of left knee irritation
Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation for a while
July 19, 2026
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown
Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Substitute Torres rescues grim final to make Spain world champions
Spain climbed again to the summit of world football on Sunday when substitute Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to prise the
July 20, 2026
Americas|Europe|Opinion|Sports|World
Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever
July 20, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World
The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Sports|World
Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title
Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else
July 19, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina
July 19, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World
July 20, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World
Soccer-Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show
Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first
July 20, 2026
Health|Sports
Atlanta's Angel Reese leaves game against Chicago with left leg injury
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has left Sunday’s game against Chicago with a left leg injury
July 20, 2026
Entertainment|Sports
Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors
Rory McIlroy is feeling a case of deja vu in the majors
July 20, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Hungary's PM Magyar to ask chess champion Judit Polgar to become president
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday that he would ask Judit Polgar, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time, to take up the largely
July 20, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World
Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho
July 20, 2026
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Angel Reese accepts Toronto coach Sandy Brondello's apology for inappropriate comment
Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello’s apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget
July 19, 2026
Sports|Technology|World
Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history
July 19, 2026
Business|Sports|US|World
Yamamoto fires 4-hitter and Ohtani leads offense as Dodgers top Yankees 8-2 in 1st game of twinbill
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his first regular-season complete game in 66 major league starts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader
July 20, 2026
Sports
Scottie Scheffler gets bad bounces and a big break. It adds to a close call at British Open
Scottie Scheffler wasted a great tee-to-green week at the British Open with so many missed putts
July 20, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship
July 20, 2026
Sports
Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway
Conor McGregor confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL in his shortened UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway
July 20, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
Soccer-With security lines and star-studded spectacle, World Cup prepares for final showdown
And then there were two.
July 19, 2026
Sports
Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher and World Series champion, dies at 62
The Toronto Blue Jays say retired reliever and two-time World Series champion Duane Ward has died of natural causes at the age of 62
July 19, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki to sign with Marlins, forgo professional career in home country
Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in his home country
July 19, 2026
Business|Lifestyle|Sports
Dort going from Thunder to Hawks, Risacher going to Mavericks in 3-team trade
Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also has the Hawks sending former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas
July 19, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World
If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race
Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish
July 19, 2026
Business|Europe|Sports|World
Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances
July 19, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Heavy metal vs. an orchestra: What to expect from the World Cup final
Heavy metal vs. an orchestra: What to expect from the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Environment|Sports|Travel|World
The flight hours and miles of World Cup travels of FIFA's Infantino in numbers
FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup
July 19, 2026
Sports
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Nationals
Athletics pitcher J
July 19, 2026
Economy|Sports
Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a message on X that she would attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday at the invitation of U.S.
July 19, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Make it a dozen: Red Sox rally for 7-6 victory over Rays for 12th straight win
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs — the second a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning that gave him four homers in two games — and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games
July 19, 2026
Sports
England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final
England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final
July 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals
July 19, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match
July 19, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering
Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering
July 18, 2026
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended 1 game after inappropriate comment
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday
July 19, 2026
Sports
Judge will need another scan before major ramp up, is moved to 60-day IL; Schmidt faces batters
Aaron Judge will need another scan before increasing activity as his fractured rib heals
July 19, 2026
Sports
Ryan Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years
Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta
July 19, 2026
Environment|Health|Sports|World
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area
July 18, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
Sam Burns has a great chance to win a major he never planned on playing
July 19, 2026
Sports
Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers
The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo
July 19, 2026
Americas|Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Tommy Lad does enough to keep alive hopes of British Open in his hometown
Tommy Fleetwood has been dreaming of winning the British Open since he was a child sneaking onto Royal Birkdale
July 19, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
DeChambeau feels the love from fans at the British Open and stays in contention for claret jug
Bryson DeChambeau enjoyed overwhelmingly positive support from the galleries at Royal Birkdale the day after his heated brush with officials and subsequent two-shot penalty at the British Open
July 19, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World
McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to 'hold the tournament hostage' at British Open
Rory McIlroy has saved one of his best shots at the British Open for Bryson DeChambeau
July 18, 2026
Sports|World
Everything you need to know about the World Cup game no one wants to play
Everything you need to know about the World Cup game no one wants to play
July 18, 2026
Sports|World
The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
Lionel Messi rarely loses
July 18, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli has beaten a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying and boost his Formula 1 title charge
July 18, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports
Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
July 18, 2026
Sports|Technology|World
Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially
July 18, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran
July 18, 2026
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|Sports
Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies
Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies
July 18, 2026
Crime|Sports|Travel|World
This is the world’s No. 1 busiest airport. Here’s why
This is the world’s No. 1 busiest airport. Here’s why
July 18, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
Caitlin Clark bounces into record books with 45 points and 10 assists
Caitlin Clark seemed “bouncy” to Indiana coach Stephanie White before the Fever faced the Seattle Storm
July 18, 2026
Sports
D-backs lose to Cardinals after star Ketel Marte fails to use ABS system on blown call
Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball/Strike system was implemented to help players challenge pitches that they feel weren’t called correctly
July 18, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US
Boone faults himself for leaving in Cole, who gives up go-ahead homer to Muncy in Dodgers' win
Gerrit Cole walked Mookie Betts in the seventh inning with the Yankees leading the Dodgers by one run
July 18, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
International visitors came to the United States for soccer. Some saw beyond the clichés, too
From across borders and across oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer
July 18, 2026
Business|Sports|World
Max Muncy hits 2-run homer off Gerrit Cole in 7th to lift Dodgers over Yankees 2-1 in series opener
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series
July 18, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-World Cup working dogs sniff out threats, send security signal
Kali, a sweet and well-behaved five-year-old Labrador Retriever, is not scaring anybody.
July 18, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World
Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'
The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd
July 18, 2026
Sports
Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia
Shohei Ohtani has received a lubricant injection in his left knee, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
July 18, 2026
Sports
DeChambeau gets 2-shot penalty in dramatic late-night British Open ruling
Bryson DeChambeau has been given a two-shot penalty after his second round at the British Open
July 18, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open
Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug
July 18, 2026
Sports
Aaron Judge's rib not fully healed, Yankees captain still not cleared for baseball activities
Aaron Judge's broken rib hasn't fully healed, and the New York Yankees star hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities
July 18, 2026
Sports|World
DeChambeau penalized 2 shots at British Open after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns are in the history books by matching the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Sports
Pirates-Guardians game postponed due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke
Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico
The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and
July 18, 2026
Arts|Environment|Health|Sports|World
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday
July 17, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub
July 17, 2026
Arts|Crime|Election|Political|Sports
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
July 18, 2026
Europe|Sports|US|World
Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion
July 18, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final
July 18, 2026
Sports
Jake Bennett allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Red Sox extend win streak to 10 with 10-0 win over Rays
The Boston Red Sox have extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a doubleheader
July 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Sports
NFL suspends Arizona Cardinals executive indefinitely for violating league’s gambling policy
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy
July 18, 2026
Entertainment|Health|Sports|US
Titans to honor ALS-diagnosed Chris Johnson by inducting him into Ring of Honor
The Tennessee Titans will induct Chris Johnson, the sixth man in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season, into their Ring of Honor during halftime of their regular-season opener Sept. 13
July 17, 2026
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Sports
Bill Belichick's 1st college team struggled at UNC. He's hoping lessons learned lead to more success
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is hoping his Tar Heels benefit from lessons learned and more stability from his first college season
July 17, 2026
Business|Sports|Technology
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions
July 17, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US
Florida bull rider wins championship at sold-out Big Week Xtreme Bulls event
Florida bull rider wins championship at sold-out Big Week Xtreme Bulls event
July 18, 2026
Sports
Trey McBride is voted the NFL’s top tight end by an AP panel
Trey McBride was voted the No. 1 tight end in the NFL in a preseason survey by The Associated Press
July 17, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position
Adieu Didier
July 17, 2026
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Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr
July 17, 2026
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Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France
July 17, 2026
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
July 17, 2026
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Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say
The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the
July 17, 2026
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Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
July 17, 2026
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Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale
July 17, 2026
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Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other
July 17, 2026
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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist
July 17, 2026
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Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
July 17, 2026
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States
July 17, 2026
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Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.
July 17, 2026
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Eric Cole was checking flights home from the British Open. Then he shot 64 at Birkdale
Eric Cole had everything go wrong at the British Open and started looking at early flights home to Florida
July 17, 2026
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Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be refereed Sunday by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia
July 17, 2026
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Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
July 17, 2026
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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer
July 17, 2026
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology
Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed
July 17, 2026
Sports
Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA, spurred by a recent play involving the star guard and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas
July 17, 2026
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NBA 'continuing to look into' circumstances regarding Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that became official Thursday
July 17, 2026
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Major League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
New York City FC wants to bring Christian Pulisic to Major League Soccer, but AC Milan isn't interested in selling him
July 17, 2026
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Pentagon chief backs pilots amid review into US Navy Blue Angels' low altitude flight
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the U.S.
July 17, 2026
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English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after team's latest World Cup letdown
England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|World
Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires
July 17, 2026
Sports
Giannis arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messi's path to more titles and success
Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path
July 17, 2026