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Messi Leads Argentina Past Cape Verde in World Cup Thriller

Lionel Messi extended his World Cup goal-scoring record and led Argentina to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in extra time, advancing the defending champions to the Round of 16. The match took place on Friday at Miami Stadium. The star forward scored his record-extending 20th career Wor

Yesterday 1:25 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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US Advances in World Cup Despite Balogun Red Card

The United States men's national soccer team advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night. The win came with significant drama: star striker Folarin Balogun , who scored the first goal and is the squad’s leading scorer in the tournament,

Jul 3, 8:53 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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SportsBasketball

LeBron James Leaves Lakers After Eight Seasons

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, marking the end of his longest tenure with a single franchise. According to NPR , Dan Woike, who covers the Lakers for The Athletic, said James is entering 'a new chapter' as he prepares for his 24th NBA season. James's departure co

Jul 1, 11:20 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Tennis

Serena Williams Loses Wimbledon Return Match

Serena Williams made her long-awaited return to professional singles tennis at Wimbledon , but fell short in a three-set match against 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. The 44-year-old Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, lost with a score of 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Centre Court. Williams displa

Jun 30, 6:51 PM ET·3 min read

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Basketball

NBA Gambling Scandal Expands: Beasley, Davis Indicted

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted on Monday as part of a federal investigation into illegal sports gambling, according to authorities. The indictment alleges that while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to adjust his performance based on prop bets duri

Jun 29, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas for Hit on Caitlin Clark

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game following an incident where she made contact with her fist to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat during Wednesday night's matchup. The league reviewed the play and deemed it a non-basketball act, issuing a Flagrant Fou

Jun 26, 7:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

US Eases Iran Soccer Team Travel Restrictions

The U.S. has relaxed travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team, allowing them to enter the country two days before their next match in Seattle on Friday. The Department of Homeland Security announced the change Tuesday, noting that the team will still be required to leave immediately after the g

Jun 24, 11:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Golf

Clark Wins U.S. Open Amid Fan Backlash

Wyndham Clark secured his second consecutive U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, despite facing significant backlash from fans throughout the tournament. According to multiple reports, crowds jeered and cheered against him during the final round due to an incident last year

Jun 23, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record in Argentina Win

Lionel Messi made history on Monday by breaking the FIFA World Cup scoring record during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in Arlington, Texas. The Argentine superstar scored his 17th goal in the 38th minute , surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. He added an 18th goal in s

Jun 22, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

US Advances to World Cup Knockout Round

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday, despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic. Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the team at 21 and son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, scored his first ca

Jun 19, 6:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

Knicks Parade Celebrates End of 53-Year Drought

The New York Knicks were celebrated with a historic ticker-tape parade along Broadway's Canyon of Heroes on Thursday after ending their 53-year championship drought. The team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to capture their third NBA title and first since 1973, according to multiple rep

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

Knicks Accept Invitation to Visit White House

The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House following their first NBA championship win in 53 years. Owner James Dolan confirmed the decision during a radio interview on Wednesday, stating that the team had received and accepted the invitation from President Donald Trump.

Jun 17, 9:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

Messi Ties World Cup Goals Record With Hat Trick

Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose’s record of most World Cup goals with a hat trick in Argentina's opening match against Algeria. Playing in his sixth tournament appearance, Messi scored three goals in a dominant 3-0 victory over Les Fennecs. The first goal came early in the match off an assist from

Jun 17, 6:17 AM ET·2 min read

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ExtremeSportsCONFLICTING REPORTS

BASE Jumping Accident Kills Extreme Athlete Andy Lewis

Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete known for his daring performances including the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show with Madonna, died in a BASE jumping accident Sunday at Mineral Bottom near the Utah-Colorado border. The second victim was identified as Danny Joe Kregle, a 68-year-old grandfather described

Jun 16, 6:52 AM ET·1 min read

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MMA

Eric Trump Denies Rigging Claims in UFC Fights

Eric Trump has vehemently denied allegations of attempting to rig UFC fights after screenshots circulated online appearing to show him seeking inside information from commentator Daniel Cormier. According to The Guardian , the screenshots, which were later deleted, showed messages allegedly sent by

Jun 15, 6:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Hockey

Hurricanes Defeat Golden Knights to Win Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the NHL Final on June 14, 2026, winning their first Stanley Cup in two decades. The Hurricanes' defense was crucial throughout the series, holding the Golden Knights to just five total goals in Games 4 and 5. The clinching

Jun 15, 7:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

U.S. Men's Soccer Dominates Paraguay in World Cup Opener

The U.S. men's national soccer team made a strong statement in their World Cup opener, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. According to multiple reports, the U.S. was dominant from kickoff, with their first score coming on an own goal by Paraguayan midfielder Damián Boba

Jun 12, 11:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

FIFA Mandates Water Breaks in World Cup

FIFA has mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half of all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup , marking a significant change to prioritize player welfare. The decision, influenced by memories of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup and extreme heat during the Netherlands v Mexico game in 2014,

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·1 min read

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Football

Iran Faces New Zealand in War-Torn World Cup Match

Iran will make history as the first World Cup team to compete on the soil of a host nation with which it is at war when they face New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday. The match comes amid continuing hostilities between Iran and the US, which have intensified in recent days despite a fragile ceasefi

Jun 12, 9:48 AM ET·2 min read

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FootballMIXED REPORTS

Judge Allows Texas Tech QB Sorsby to Play Despite Gambling Ban

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby can continue playing this season after a judge granted him an injunction against the NCAA's ban for gambling on college sports. According to PBS News , Judge Ken Curry ruled that Sorsby would suffer 'probable, imminent and irreparable injury' if he couldn't play

Jun 10, 2:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Football

Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry for World Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan , set to become the first Somali official in a World Cup match, was denied entry into the United States and will miss officiating at the tournament. According to multiple reports, Artan arrived at Miami International Airport from Istanbul on June 6 but was deemed

Jun 9, 3:42 AM ET·3 min read

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Basketball

Trump Attends Knicks Game Amid Security Challenges

President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend such an event. The Knicks lost with a score of 115-111 against the Spurs, ending their historic 13-game playoff winning stre

Jun 8, 2:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Formula1

Antonelli Wins Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli made history at the Monaco Grand Prix , becoming the youngest winner in the race's history. The 19-year-old Italian driver, who replaced Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes last year, secured his fifth consecutive victory and extended his championship lead to 66 points over Hamilton. The race

Jun 7, 6:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Tennis

Zverev Wins French Open for First Grand Slam

Alexander Zverev of Germany won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the French Open final on Sunday. The match ended with a score of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 , lasting more than four hours. The victory marks Zverev's fourth Grand Slam final appearance and his first

Jun 7, 3:58 PM ET·1 min read

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