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FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban after Trump asks for review at 2026 World Cup
FIFA paused United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match red-card suspension after a call from President Donald Trump, allowing Balogun to play in World Cup last-16 match.
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Spain wins second FIFA World Cup with 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19 to claim their second FIFA World Cup title.
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England knocked out of World Cup after 3-2 loss to Mexico at high-altitude Azteca Stadium
England lost 3-2 to Mexico in the World Cup last-16 match at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, marking their earliest World Cup exit in 40 years.
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Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at 2026 World Cup round of 32
Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.
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Donald Trump presents trophy at 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey
Former President Donald Trump attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and presented the trophy to Spain on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
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FIFA proposes selling up to 20% stake in $20B subsidiary to fund football development
FIFA plans to sell minority stakes in a new $20 billion commercial subsidiary to raise funds for global football development.
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Los Angeles Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto Raptors in multi-player deal
The Los Angeles Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, multiple draft picks, and a pick swap.
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Portugal's Bernardo Silva praises Luka Modric ahead of World Cup clash with Croatia
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva called Croatia captain Luka Modric his idol ahead of their World Cup last-32 match.
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Ten-man United States beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16
The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1 to advance to the World Cup round of 16 despite playing with 10 men[s8,s9,s10].
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Erling Haaland’s late goal sends Norway past Ivory Coast to World Cup last 16
Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 as Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 86th minute.
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Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka advance to next rounds at Wimbledon 2026
Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka won matches to advance at Wimbledon 2026, reaching the second and third rounds respectively.
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LeBron James to leave Lakers for another NBA team in 2026-27 season
LeBron James has informed the Lakers he will play for a different NBA team next season, ending his eight-year stint in Los Angeles.
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2026 FIFA World Cup breaks attendance and scoring records across US, Canada, Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, set new records with 215 group-stage goals and over 4.6 million fans attending matches.
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Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold after arrest on kidnapping and robbery charges
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after his $1 million bail was set following charges including kidnapping and armed robbery.
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Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in World Cup last-32 match in Toronto
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto with Ronaldo and Ramos scoring crucial goals.
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Memphis Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland Trail Blazers in three-player deal
Ja Morant was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
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Gretchen Walsh breaks women's 50m freestyle world record again with 23.55 seconds
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set a new women's 50m freestyle world record of 23.55 seconds at Rome's Sette Colli meeting on June 28, 2026.
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France advances with strong attack and lineup changes in 3-0 win over Sweden
France won 3-0 against Sweden in the World Cup round of 32 after reshuffling key positions and relying on their potent attack.
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Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis indicted in sports betting scheme
Malik Beasley and Ed Davis face federal charges for allegedly rigging player performance to influence NBA prop bets.
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Sam Kerr returns to Gotham FC with contract through 2030
Sam Kerr signed a long-term deal to rejoin Gotham FC, returning to the NWSL after seven years abroad.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at age 40
Chris Johnson, former NFL Offensive Player of the Year, announced his ALS diagnosis publicly on June 29, 2026.
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Viktor Hovland wins 2026 Travelers Championship in playoff over Scottie Scheffler
Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff to win the 2026 Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
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One dead, another seriously injured in late-night shooting near San Jose World Cup fan zone
A shooting near San Pedro Square in San Jose, California, on June 28 killed one person and critically injured another, police said.
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Daniel Suárez wins Coca-Cola 600 honoring late Kyle Busch
Daniel Suárez won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night in a race dedicated to Kyle Busch, who died earlier that week.