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Sport • Jul 12

FIFA finds "no evidence" that ball hit wire in key moment of England vs. Norway quarterfinal

Sometimes, life imitates art. And football imitates football. During a Vikings-Browns game in England last season, a field goal attempt by Minnesota kicker...

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Sport • Jul 12

How Thomas Tuchel’s changes made England worse — and then better - The Athletic

The England head coach had to fix his own mistakes before England could break through against Norway.

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Sport • Jul 12

Conor McGregor reacts to disastrous UFC return: 'My head gasket is gone'

Conor McGregor suffered a suspected blown ACL at UFC 329 against Max Holloway after landing awkwardly on his right knee. Dana White said five years off is...

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Sport • Jul 12

Zack Wheeler rejects All-Star Game invite after snubs: 'Not gonna be the fifth option'

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple...

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Sport • Jul 12

News Analysis: Seven reasons why U.S. men’s soccer keeps crashing out of the World Cup

An inefficient youth pipeline, competition from other sports and an inability to develop a superstar are some of the reasons why the U.S. keeps losing in...

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Sport • Jul 12

Why Thomas Tuchel’s plan B could win England the World Cup

Tuchel used four different combinations in defensive midfield as England illustrated the depth and flexibility of their squad in a narrow win over Norway.

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Sport • Jul 12

Do England or Argentina have enough to challenge in final? Re-ranking the World Cup teams with four games left

And then there were four. The World Cup is at the semi-final stage: 44 teams have gone home, and a quartet remain standing. England battled through their...

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Sport • Jul 12

White Sox to sign No. 1 overall pick Cholowsky to record deal (source)

CHICAGO – There was a buzz around Rate Field's main lobby Sunday afternoon about one hour before the first pitch of the pre-All-Star break finale against...

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Sport • Jul 12

UFC 329: 5 big takeaways after Conor McGregor literally goes down without a fight

UFC 329 had some brilliant bright spots. But it ended in a letdown for the MMA history books after Conor McGregor succumbed to a leg injury almost...

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Sport • Jul 12

Every pick from the 2026 MLB Draft Day 1: Scouting analysis and evaluations

All of the Day 1 picks from the 2026 MLB Draft, plus pick analysis and scouting reports.

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Sport • Jul 12

World Cup 2026: reaction to England’s quarter-final win over Norway and more – live

Rolling report: Reaction and buildup with our team of writers as the road to the final nears its end.

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Sport • Jul 12

Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis

A 112th-minute winner to seal a spot in the World Cup semifinals? No, it wasn't Lionel Messi coming up with the goods, but the Albiceleste supporting cast...

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Sport • Jul 12

World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time

For the first time since there have been Fifa rankings the top four ranked teams have made the semi-final of the World Cup.

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Sport • Jul 12

World Cup 2026: Julián Álvarez's extra-time golazo powers Argentina's 3-1 quarterfinal win over 10-man Switzerland

Argentina needed a late winner again on Saturday night. And Julián Álvarez provided a golazo. Álvarez's incredible strike from outside the penalty box in...

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Sport • Jul 12

McGregor injures leg on opening kick vs. Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor's much-anticipated UFC return lasted just 69 seconds Saturday after he injured his leg during his fight with Max Holloway and was forced to...

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Sport • Jul 12

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.

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Sport • Jul 12

World Cup semifinals bracket: Full schedule, matchups and path to the final

Forty-eight teams began the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now only four remain: France, Spain, England and defending champion Argentina. The semifinal bracket is set...

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Sport • Jul 12

Conor McGregor’s late-career downfall slides further with knee injury halting UFC return

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback was halted as he injured a leg against Max Holloway, stopping the fight early in the first round.

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Sport • Jul 12

Atlanta Braves News: AJ Gracia drafted at 9, prep upside later, more

The Braves had a really nice day 1 of the draft, taking 5 players with exciting upside and spreading their money around a bit.

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Sport • Jul 12

Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England

Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England on Wednesday.

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