- 2d ago
France faces England in World Cup third-place match as Didier Deschamps bids farewell after 14 years
The match in Miami on Saturday evening is the final act of Deschamps' 14-year tenure, which included the 2018 World Cup title and a runner-up finish in 2022.
- 3d ago
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes US Midwest and East Coast, triggering hazardous air alerts
Thick smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has shrouded cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., pushing air quality to hazardous levels and disrupting daily life, with the FIFA World Cup final also under watch.
- 3d ago
American League blanks National League 4-0 in All-Star shutout, Cody Bellinger wins MVP; Jordan Walker captures Home Run Derby in walk-off finish
The American League pitching staff combined on a three-hitter to blank the National League 4-0 in the 96th MLB All-Star Game, while Jordan Walker's walk-off Home Run Derby victory electrified Philadelphia.
- 5d ago
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup exit with a $750 taxidermy raccoon, triggering viral frenzy and selling out the Texas store
After Norway's quarter-final loss to England, the striker landed in Oslo clutching a 'Whiskey Raccoon' from Wild Bill's Western Store. The $750 piece sold out within hours, and the artisan has since retired.
- 5d ago
ICE officer with violent history fatally shoots Colombian man in Maine, prompting halt and reversal of vehicle stops
David Brouillette, 37, an ICE officer with a history of mental illness and violent behavior, shot and killed Johan Guerrero, 25, a Colombian father, during a vehicle stop in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. The shooting prompted ICE to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide, only to reverse the decision after President Trump voiced support for the tactic.
- Jul 11
Kings of Leon pauses set, Spain’s World Cup quarter-final win over Belgium erupts across Mad Cool’s 53,000 crowd
Mikel Merino’s late goal beat Belgium 2-1 in Boston while Kings of Leon played the main stage; the band flashed 'Spain Wins!' on screen and launched into 'Use Somebody'.
- Jul 11
McGregor to undergo surgery after 69-second UFC return, vows to fight again
The Irish former two-weight champion injured his right knee on the first kick of his comeback bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, an event that grossed $25 million in ticket sales.
- Jul 10
Klopp reveals Liverpool's secret private-jet pursuit of Mbappé before his 2017 PSG move
Jürgen Klopp disclosed that Liverpool flew Kylian Mbappé's family on a private jet from Nice in 2017, circling over France to avoid detection, in a failed bid to sign the then-Monaco forward.
- Jul 10
France advances to World Cup semis after 2-0 win over Morocco; Paris peaceful, London clashes, teen dies in celebration
France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Thursday to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Celebrations in Paris were largely peaceful with 5,000 police deployed, while four arrests were made after clashes in London and a teenage girl died falling from a truck in northern France.
- Jul 10
Teenager crushed to death by truck during celebrations of France's 2-0 World Cup win over Morocco
A 17-year-old girl was crushed to death after falling from a truck during celebrations in Aulnoye-Aymeries, northern France, following the national team's World Cup quarter-final victory.
- Jul 10
Mbappé and Dembélé fire France past Morocco into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé atoned for a first-half penalty miss with a stunning second-half goal as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston to book a third consecutive World Cup semifinal.
- Jul 10
France beats Morocco 2-0 to become first team into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted after missing a first-half penalty as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 10
Mbappé scores eighth World Cup goal as France beats Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinal
Kylian Mbappé's curling strike and Ousmane Dembélé's solo effort secured a 2-0 victory for France over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal at a sweltering Boston Stadium.
- Jul 9
Schweinsteiger misses ARD broadcast start after Boston traffic jam, jogs to stadium
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was stuck in a two-hour traffic jam on his way to the France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal in Foxborough, forcing him to jog the final stretch and arrive sweaty, ten minutes after the ARD broadcast began.
- Jul 9
England's 9,200-mile World Cup odyssey: fans and players stretched by travel, tacos and a White House row
England have travelled more than 9,200 miles across five matches in five different cities, far outpacing quarter-final opponents Norway, while supporters on shoestring budgets chase the team from Boston to Miami.
- Jul 9
Shakira's assistant crawls behind her during live TV interview, then the singer teases a blockbuster Madrid residency
Shakira's video call with David Broncano's La Revuelta was upstaged when her assistant Diana crept behind her on all fours, sparking laughter in the studio and a viral moment.
- Jul 9
Real Madrid ties Tchouaméni to 2031 contract, ending Manchester United pursuit
The French midfielder has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2031, fending off interest from Manchester United and other clubs.
- Jul 8
Argentina roar back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt, Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi orchestrated a dramatic 3-2 comeback after Argentina trailed Egypt by two goals with 11 minutes left, while Switzerland needed penalties to get past Colombia and set up a last-eight meeting with the defending champions.
- Jul 8
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses on free transfer
The Spanish midfielder, 32, leaves Barcelona after 14 trophy-laden years to sign a three-year deal with the ambitious Women's Super League club owned by Michele Kang.
- Jul 6
Portugal and Spain meet in World Cup last 16 as Ronaldo faces Yamal's rising Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Lamine Yamal's Spain in a heavyweight round-of-16 clash at the 2026 World Cup in Arlington, Texas, with one title contender set to exit early.
