US strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guard over attack that killed troops in Jordan
US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition
Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv, one killed, officials say
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
Samsung Electronics America to reduce workforce by 739 in New Jersey, WARN notice says
Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Nationals
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With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position
Adieu Didier
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Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr
The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr
July 17, 2026
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Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France
July 17, 2026
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
July 17, 2026
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Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say
The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the
July 17, 2026
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Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
July 17, 2026
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Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale
July 17, 2026
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Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns have each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other
July 17, 2026
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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist
July 17, 2026
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Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
Will smoke smother out the World Cup final? Here’s the forecast
July 17, 2026
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States
July 17, 2026
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Soccer-Spain's Sanchez to attend World Cup final alongside Trump amid tensions
Spain's Pedro Sanchez and U.S.
July 17, 2026
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Eric Cole was checking flights home from the British Open. Then he shot 64 at Birkdale
Eric Cole had everything go wrong at the British Open and started looking at early flights home to Florida
July 17, 2026
Sports|World
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be refereed Sunday by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia
July 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
July 17, 2026
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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer
July 17, 2026
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a
July 17, 2026
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Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed
July 17, 2026
Sports
Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA, spurred by a recent play involving the star guard and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas
July 17, 2026
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NBA 'continuing to look into' circumstances regarding Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that became official Thursday
July 17, 2026
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Major League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
New York City FC wants to bring Christian Pulisic to Major League Soccer, but AC Milan isn't interested in selling him
July 17, 2026
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Pentagon chief backs pilots amid review into US Navy Blue Angels' low altitude flight
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the U.S.
July 17, 2026
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English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after team's latest World Cup letdown
England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways
July 17, 2026
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Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires
July 17, 2026
Sports
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, 2026
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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
Sports
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
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Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says
U.S.
July 16, 2026
Sports
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
Everything you need to know about the World Cup final
July 16, 2026
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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
U.S.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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