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FIFA considered moving the Round of 16 World Cup match between Mexico and England at Estadio Azteca from its scheduled 6 p.m. local time (1 a.m. BST, 8 p.m. ET) to an earlier slot due to forecasts of thunderstorms, possible flooding and lightning risk. Both…

On July 3, 2026, Egypt and Australia met in a World Cup round‑of‑32 match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Egypt opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Emam Ashour headed a Karim Hafez cross past Australian keeper Patrick Beach. Australia equalised in…

The New York Knicks added veteran center Andre Drummond on a one‑year veteran‑minimum deal worth $3.9 million, announced in late June 2026. The signing comes after the team lost backup center Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics and is intended to supply…

In the United States' 2-0 round‑of‑32 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026, forward Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal and was later sent off in the 64th minute after a studs‑up challenge on defender Tarik Muhamerović. Referee…

On July 3, 2026 the Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five‑year, $90 million offer sheet to restricted free‑agent center Leo Carlsson, the 2023 second‑overall pick of the Anaheim Ducks. The contract carries an $18 million average annual value, the highest AAV…

Shohei Ohtani left the Dodgers' July 3 game against the San Diego Padres early after feeling right biceps tightness during his at‑bat. He threw a season‑high 110 pitches, struck out nine and posted a 1.79 ERA after the start. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said…

Julian Nagelsmann stepped down as Germany's head coach on 14 June 2026 after the national team fell to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32, losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed his immediate contract…

On July 3, 2026 Colombia edged Ghana 1‑0 in a World Cup round‑of‑32 match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Forward Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute after a cross from substitute Luis Suárez, who entered early when Jhon Córdoba…

On May 27, 2026 the Atlanta Braves signed 39‑year‑old former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen to a minor‑league contract after his release by the Texas Rangers, where he had batted .192 with one home run and five RBIs in 37 games. The Braves, who led the…

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two second‑round picks in the 2031 and 2032 drafts. The deal, reported on October 26, 2025, comes as the Lakers also acquire…

One year after Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva were killed in a car crash, Portugal paid tribute to the late Liverpool forward during their 2026 World Cup group match against Croatia in Toronto. All Portuguese players wore wristbands, a giant image of…

On June 24, 2026, Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas struck Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat while contesting a loose ball. Officials did not call a foul, but the WNBA later assessed a flagrant‑2 foul and suspended Thomas for one game, which…

Novak Djokovic beat Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) in Wimbledon’s third round on July 4, 2026, earning his 105th singles win at the All England Club. The victory ties him with Roger Federer for the most men’s singles match wins at Wimbledon and…

On July 2, 2026, San Diego Padres right‑hander Randy Vásquez started the game at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the bottom of the first inning a line drive from Mookie Betts struck his right ankle at nearly 99 mph. Vásquez stayed in the…

On January 31, 2026 the Charlotte Hornets completed a trade with the Houston Rockets to acquire veteran forward Dorian Finney‑Smith. The deal also sent three second‑round draft picks to Charlotte: the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2027 pick and the Rockets’ own 2028 and…

On July 2, 2026, Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup round‑of‑32 match at Toronto Stadium, advancing to the round of 16. Croatia took the lead in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perišić. Cristiano Ronaldo equalised with a penalty in the 68th minute, his…

On July 3, 2026, Argentina faced Cape Verde in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami Gardens, Florida. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 29th minute, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead. The match went to extra time and ended 3-2 after Argentina…

Major League Baseball announced that the 2026 All‑Star Game will take place on July 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The release highlighted several New York Yankees players as likely selections despite a wave of injuries. First…

James Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., announced that his son Quentin Dolan will assume day‑to‑day operational control of the New York Rangers. Effective immediately, Quentin, 31‑32, is named president, chief operating…