Caitlin Clark bounces into record books with 45 points and 10 assists
Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
D-backs lose to Cardinals after star Ketel Marte fails to use ABS system on blown call
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Giannis arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messi's path to more titles and success
Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path
July 17, 2026Sports
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Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: 'Nothing was handed to us'
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina’s detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.”
July 17, 2026
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LeBron James says he isn't ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn't offer any hints
LeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season
July 16, 2026
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Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
So much focus was on the new Royal Birkdale
July 16, 2026
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Rory McIlroy toils at British Open as putting woes leave him 7 shots off the first-round lead
There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time
July 17, 2026
Political|Sports|US|World
Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says
U.S.
July 16, 2026
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MLB to have earliest opening day on March 24 in 2027 — if there is a season
Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
July 17, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Sports
Chase Burns agrees to $105 million, 7-year deal with Reds for 2027-33, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the deal told the Associated Press that pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million, seven-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds that covers 2027-33
July 17, 2026
Education|Health|Political|Sports
Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling
Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships
July 10, 2026
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Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball
Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn at the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball
July 16, 2026
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Myles Garrett of the Rams is voted as the top edge rusher in the NFL by an AP panel
Myles Garrett has been the NFL’s dominant defensive player for years, leading to his record-setting campaign with 23 sacks last season before being traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams
July 16, 2026
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NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94
The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later
July 16, 2026
Sports|World
Argentine golfer at British Open makes ear-cup gesture to mimic Enzo's World Cup goal celebration
The only Argentine golfer in the British Open field was playfully jeered by some spectators on the first tee the morning after his national soccer team’s epic comeback win over England at the World Cup
July 16, 2026
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More whistles, more points: How the WNBA’s new officiating focus is reshaping games
Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot of improvements in officiating this season and it’s helped the WNBA have record offensive numbers so far through the first half of the season
July 16, 2026
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'Sorry, Mum': Cigarette smoker Dan Brown lights up British Open with another strong first round
Dan Brown is lighting it up again at the British Open
July 16, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Merlier wins crash-marred 12th stage of the Tour de France, Pogacar retains overall lead
Belgian rider Tim Merlier maintained his strong form with a victory on the 12th stage of the Tour de France while several riders fell as they sprinted to the line
July 16, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports
Soccer-Rain expected to dissipate wildfire smoke in New York before World Cup final but risks remain
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed much of the northeastern United States, triggering health alerts, but a cold front expected on the weekend will
July 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Political|Sports|World
Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World
British Open: Baldwin hits 'terrifying' opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years
July 16, 2026
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Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are 'really good' with Red Bull team boss
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his “really good” relationship with Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies
July 16, 2026
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Soccer-A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future
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July 16, 2026
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Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity in hopes of bringing it closer to the level of tennis and golf
July 16, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology
Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams
Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World
Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final
Nike's swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026
Business|Education|Sports|World
Soccer-'Crisis' in youth sports comes into focus after early US World Cup exit
Another early World Cup exit underscores a fractured youth sports culture in the United States, as the nation hopes to catch up
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish
The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish
July 16, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over
July 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates
July 15, 2026
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Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to inspect his cellphone with DA
Attorneys for the family of a Black teen who went missing during a July Fourth boat trip off the Mississippi coast say they would work with a local prosecutor’s office to inspect the contents of his cellphone amid an ongoing investigation
July 16, 2026
Business|Sports
Expanded playoffs make it hard to predict whether Skubal, Chapman, Gray get dealt
Expanded playoffs in baseball make trade predictions tricky, especially for players like Detroit's Tarik Skubal
July 16, 2026
Sports|World
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final
In a town in Patagonia boasting a new 85-foot (26-metre) statue of soccer great Lionel Messi, joyful Argentines celebrated their country's
July 16, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World
NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina
July 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals
July 16, 2026
Sports
Running back Alvin Kamara has a new deal with the Saints for 2026, agent says
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to restructure his contract for the coming season
July 16, 2026
Sports|World
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain
July 16, 2026
Business|Sports|US
Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder
July 16, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports
George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant
George Santos has worn many hats: Serial swindler, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, clemency recipient, podcast host, online betting influencer under investigation by the federal government
July 16, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel
July 16, 2026
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Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain
Argentina shocks England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final against Spain
July 16, 2026
Sports
A'ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago
July 16, 2026
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Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’
Vance: Reaction to false Michelle Obama insult at White House UFC fight was ‘totally disproportionate’
July 16, 2026
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Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee who sent racial slur via social media to Aces’ Chelsea Gray
Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team’s 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday
July 15, 2026
Arts|Sports|World
The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal
Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham
July 16, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Sports
Jaxon Smith-Njigba voted the NFL’s top wide receiver by AP panel
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was voted the NFL’s top wideout by The Associated Press in a preseason survey
July 16, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|World
IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after
July 16, 2026
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World
Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the ground
How far the golf ball travels has been a debate for years
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé-led France falls flat in World Cup loss to Spain when hopes for a title were high
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever stage of Tour de France, Pogačar protects lead
Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold has sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar has protected his overall lead
July 15, 2026
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Drama-filled women's final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN
The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam
July 15, 2026
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World
Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the
July 15, 2026
Europe|Interview|Sports
Marcus Plunkett finds golf again in the Army. The West Point alum is now in the British Open
Marcus Plunkett decided to attend West Point instead of pursuing golf scholarships knowing it was a big commitment
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
Everything you need to know about England vs. Argentina
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Sports|Travel
Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up
Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up
July 15, 2026
Sports
ACC revamps tiebreakers for conference title game after 5-loss Duke team got in over No. 10 Miami
The Atlantic Coast Conference is revamping the tiebreaker format for its football championship game following a controversial finish last season that allowed a five-loss Duke team to reach the title game over then No. 10-ranked Miami
July 15, 2026
Sports
Fleetwood riding a wave of support as the hometown hero at the British Open
There’d be no more popular winner of the British Open at Royal Birkdale this week than Tommy Fleetwood
July 15, 2026
Europe|Interview|Sports|World
England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
World Cup star Lopes returns to Champions League action captaining Shamrock Rovers to win
World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Rays slugger Junior Caminero feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star Game
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left the All-Star Game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand
July 15, 2026
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Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman has abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Father and son's trip to Home Run Derby turned into unforgettable memory after catching Kyle Schwarber's HR
Father and son's trip to Home Run Derby turned into unforgettable memory after catching Kyle Schwarber's HR
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel|World
Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin
Lumberjack World Championships draw competitors from more than a dozen states to northern Wisconsin
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina
It’s England vs
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup
How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France
July 14, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Soccer-Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, producing a controlled display to book a place in Sunday's final.
July 15, 2026
Crime|Sports|World
Soccer-Atlanta beefs up security ahead of England-Argentina World Cup semi-final
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) will have enhanced security in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in the city between England and Argentina,
July 15, 2026
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World
Scottish traffic cone gets dignitary's welcome in Boston after World Cup friendship
Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders
July 15, 2026
Sports
Wolves believe LaMelo Ball's pure point guard play and joyful style will 'elevate' their entire team
The Minnesota Timberwolves are confident the steep price they paid for LaMelo Ball can help get them close in on an NBA title
July 15, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
Spain books a spot in the World Cup final with a comprehensive victory over France
July 15, 2026
Sports|World
Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi
Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it
July 15, 2026
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No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says
Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur draft
July 15, 2026