Lionel Messi was unable to add another title with Argentina, and as a result, he not only failed to close the gap on Pele but also could not surpass Diego Maradona in terms of World Cup titles won. Argentina fell short against Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, and their dream of securing back-to-back titles came to an end . Not only that, but Lionel Messi was also unable to claim his second World Cup trophy , which would have allowed him to surpass Diego Maradona and close the gap on Pele in ...
World Cup history has been made as Real Madrid forward and France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the first player ever to win a World Cup Golden Boot award twice. He does in extraordinary fashion, matching a goal tally of 10 goals which was last equalled by Gerd Müller in 1970 and was the highest-scoring […]
Only eight different national teams have won the FIFA World Cup in nearly a century since the tournament's inaugural edition. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and, every four years, it captures the attention of fans across every continent. That makes the FIFA World Cup the biggest sporting event on the planet.
Nearly a century has passed since the first edition in 1930 , played entirely at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, where hosts Uruguay claimed the title by defeating Ar...
After being forced to work hard for their win, Spain turned complete dominance into victory in the World Cup final as Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in the 106th minute to defeat Argentina and secure Spain’s second World Cup title. That was a side including Real Madrid summer signing Marc Cucurella, […]
Here is a look at how five young players on the Bulls' roster fared in summer league.
Luke Riley is thrilled with his UFC 329 win, no matter what anyone else has to say about it. Controversy immediately arose Saturday following Riley’s first-round knockout of Kai Kamaka III after referee Kerry Hatley stepped in for the stoppage with Kamaka being battered against the cage, but still on his feet. Pros criticized the […]
The Los Angeles Chargers lost Jesse Minter this offseason, and the pressures of the new job are already closing in on the former defensive coordinator.
The Houston Astros may not be selling yet, but Jeremy Peña has been a hot candidate for the Red Sox to get him, regardless.
Every 10-12 years, the UK weather does an about face during the British Open. Where usually the coastal conditions in northern England and Scotland are alternately sunny or cool and sideways rainy, every once in a while Championship Week starts warm and dry and ends that way. Such was the case this year. Royal Birkdale […]
Spain have finally found the breakthrough against Argentina as Ferran Torres fires home in the second half of extra time. After dominating almost the entire game, La Roja finally made their pressure count with a goal that could prove decisive in their World Cup 2026 clash. Ferran Torres scores potential World Cup 2026 winner vs […]
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For perhaps the first time since joining the New York Mets, Francisco Lindor finds his name in trade rumors leading up to the deadline.
The Philadelphia Flyers made Trevor Zegras the highest-paid player in franchise history, at least in terms of average annual value, with the four-year, $36.5 million contract extension announced on Wednesday night.
Zegras played on the final year of a three-year, $17.25 million contract in his first season in Philadelphia, putting up career highs in goals (26) and points (67) while also getting six points (two goals, four assists) in the first 10 playoff games of his career.
The swin...
Spain wins the World Cup after breaking through against Argentina in extra time.
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Sam Burns just needed to make a remarkable putt or two and stay out of trouble. The first didn’t happen, and the second did. And Burns, the former LSU [...]
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The Hawks' acquisition of Lu Dort adds another elite defender to their roster while creating new questions about Jonathan Kuminga's future. Atlanta's offseason moves could signal a different direction.
4:47 pm: The Dort trade is official, all three teams have announced. In addition to the trade compensation outlined below, the Mavs will receive a top-55 protected 2027 second-round pick from the Hawks. 11:17 am: The Thunder are trading Luguentz Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that will net Oklahoma City three second-round […]
It’s the last day of the FIFA World Cup, and fans are still not happy. And they have not been happy about the halftime show since the news came out. And seeing how the show went, the emotions have boiled over. “A half-time show is an anti-football abomination. Players have gone through their careers used […]
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The Hawks' decision to trade Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas gives both the former No. 1 pick and Atlanta a fresh start.
New additions have been made to the July 20 episode of WWE Raw. Raw general manager Adam Pearce announced that Seth Rollins will open Monday’s episode of Raw. Plus, Chad Gable and Danhausen are set to appear. Gable will challenge Penta for the WWE Intercontinental Title at WWE SummerSlam, while Danhausen, with help from Karl-Anthony …
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Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez was slapped with a red card in the dying minutes of the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, leaving his squad short-handed at the worst possible moment. In the dying minutes of a tense 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina , Enzo Fernandez was sent off after picking up a costly second yellow card for a reckless challenge.
The first yellow card came in the 82nd minute for unsporting behavior following a sequence of repeated fouls. He then cros...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featured the first-ever halftime show in the tournament’s history. After Spain and Argentina played a scoreless first half in the World Cup final, a star-studded, 11-minute halftime show followed. Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and The Muppets were…
Argentina managed to force extra time against Spain in Sunday's World Cup Final after a historic performance from Emiliano Martínez in goal.
Spain and Argentina are back underway in the first half of extra time of the 2026 World Cup final. Follow our live coverage for minute-by-minute updates as Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal continue their battle on soccer's biggest stage. Spain and Argentina are back underway in the first half of extra time of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the reigning world champions facing the reigning European champions. The highly anticipated showdown between Lionel Messi a...
Let’s be honest, were you even watching this game? With the World Cup final on most of the pregame shows available today, you’d be forgiven for not paying much attention to what the Phillies did. Not that you missed anything. Another Alan Rangel start, another example of how poor this teams starting pitching depth is. […]
Despite playing 11 innings on Saturday, Baltimore optioned reliever Cam Sanders and recalled third catcher Sam Huff. Samuel Basallo started today’s game behind the dish, but Huff’s presence indicated that Adley Rutschman was likely unavailable. Huff was thrust into action in the second inning when Samuel Basallo left the game with right shoulder discomfort. The […]