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Sport • Jul 07

Conor McGregor shuts down UFC 329 withdrawal rumors caused by afterparty cancellation

Conor McGregor has inadvertently caused concern about his comeback fight being called off by changing his afterparty venue.

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Sport • Jul 07

The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Circus Is Over—Thank God for Portugal’s Sake

Roberto Martínez's fatal error of the last three-and-a-half years comes back to bite a talented Portugal team in the ultimate way.

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Sport • Jul 07

Cristiano Ronaldo bids adieu to World Cup with ‘clear conscience’

Ronaldo will retire without a World Cup title or even a World Cup final appearance to his name. “Before Cristiano, Portugal hadn't won any titles,” he said,...

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Sport • Jul 07

Could football break away from FIFA and its World Cup?

FIFA's actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone...

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Sport • Jul 07

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Defiant Statement After World Cup Farewell Is Painfully on Brand

Cristiano Ronaldo doubled down on his belief that the Euro 2016 title he lifted with Portugal is “of the same magnitude” as winning the World Cup following...

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Sport • Jul 07

Where a Trump controversy and a thumping U.S. defeat leaves Infantino’s stained World Cup - The Athletic

A Belgium victory was probably the result FIFA needed but the dark marks on this World Cup will not be removed easily.

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Sport • Jul 07

World Cup 2026: USA knocked out as Balogun 'injustice' fuels Belgium

Reaction as the United States' World Cup dreams end with defeat by Belgium and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal lose to Spain.

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Sport • Jul 07

CNBC Daily Open: Belgium's sweet victory, Ukraine's air battle and Le Pen's judgement day

A decisive victory for Belgium over the U.S. on the football pitch sends them to the quarter-finals amid a contentious chapter for FIFA.

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Sport • Jul 07

2026 World Cup Moment of the Day: Cloaked Merino puts the dagger in Ronaldo's Portugal

After two months on crutches, unable to take a step, Merino stepped up to take Spain into the World Cup QF.

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Sport • Jul 07

The U.S. had a golden opportunity for a soccer breakthrough. Now it must wait four more years.

SEATTLE — The U.S. men's soccer team entered the World Cup's round of 16 looking as though it had an edge on the rest of the soccer world.

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Sport • Jul 07

After lifted suspension, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss to Belgium

By ANDREW DESTIN. SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer,...

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Sport • Jul 07

Cristiano Ronaldo was indulged at this World Cup and Portugal paid the price - The Athletic

With his hands on his hips at the final whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo had tears in his eyes as he stared blindly into the distance and contemplated the...

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Sport • Jul 07

’Lamest Excuse for Somebody To Get Traded of All Time’ — Celtics Legend Rips Prevailing Narrative Around Reviled Jaylen Brown Deal

Many across the NBA world are still dumbfounded by the trade that is sending Jaylen Brown, a five-time All-Star and the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, from the Boston...

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Sport • Jul 07

Photos: Spain moves on to the quarterfinals with victory over Portugal

Spain's Pedro Porro (12) celebrates at the end of a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a World Cup round of 16 match as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (center)...

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Sport • Jul 07

Folarin Balogun knew there would be red card controversy. USMNT star isn't to blame.

USA star Folarin Balogun figured the decision to allow him to play in the round of 16 would be controversial, but said it didn't play a role in loss.

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Sport • Jul 07

USMNT dismisses Balogun noise in World Cup exit: 'Not an excuse'

The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin...

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Sport • Jul 07

Mauricio Pochettino mum on USMNT future, tells fans to keep faith

Mauricio Pochettino would not offer an indication about whether he wants to remain as coach of the United States men's national team following the...

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Sport • Jul 07

Matt Freese, Tim Ream and 10 shambolic seconds that summed up USMNT’s World Cup exit

An ugly mix-up involving Matt Freese and Tim Ream sealed the USMNT's fate against Belgium.

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Sport • Jul 07

UFC champion predicts quick KO in UFC 329 main event

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor plans to put on a 'masterpiece' performance in his UFC 329 return on Saturday. "The Notorious" takes on former...

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Sport • Jul 07

Belgium ends the USA’s World Cup dream with a dominant 4-1 win in the Round of 16

Belgium ends the USA's dream: The summer of soccer love is over for the USA's World Cup squad after losing 4-1 to Belgium, and many US players were in tears...

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