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UFC
Is Khabib's resume underrated? The 29-0 champion's four elite wins reignite the disrespect debate
Is Khabib's resume underrated? We test the 29-0 record, the four title-level wins over McGregor, Poirier and Gaethje, and the GOAT case against Jon Jones.
WORLD CUP
Mbappé calls France 'sloppy' as he takes the blame for France's World Cup semifinal exit
After a 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain, Kylian Mbappé calls France 'sloppy', criticizes a 3-v-2 midfield and the press, and takes the captain's blame.
SERIE A
Modric New Milan Contract Nears as Croatian Approaches His 41st Birthday
Luka Modrić is leaning toward a fresh one-year Milan deal as he turns 41 in September, with Ruben Amorim leading the push to keep the Ballon d'Or winner.
WORLD CUP
Scaloni Keeps Politics and Football Apart as Argentina Face England for a World Cup Final Place
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says politics and football shouldn't be confused before the World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
WORLD CUP
Zidane France Manager Move Locked In To Sign After the World Cup
Fabrizio Romano says France plan to sign all formal documents with Zinedine Zidane after the World Cup — a job he held out eight months to take.
ESPORTS
The most aura-inducing purchase in Dota 2? Reddit is split
An r/DotA2 thread on the most aura-inducing purchase drew hundreds of votes, and Death Prophet's Echo Sabre topped it at 323 — a shared joke about tilt.
WORLD CUP
Spain Unbeaten Run Hits 37 to Equal Italy's All-Time Record — and Number 38 Would Stand Alone
Spain's unbeaten run has reached 37 matches, equalling Italy's all-time men's international record. Beating France in the semi-final drew them level; the World Cup final now offers number 38 and the record outright.
WORLD CUP
Spain Beat France 2-0 to Reach the World Cup Final
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, taking a one-goal-conceded record into Sunday's final against England or Argentina in New Jersey.
WORLD CUP
FIFA extending World Cup final half-time break to 30 minutes for a half-time show
Broadcasters expect a 30-minute half-time break at the 2026 World Cup final to fit FIFA's star-studded show — double the 15 minutes the Laws of the Game allow.
TENNIS
Roger Federer returns to Wimbledon — eight-time champion makes his first Championships appearance since retirement as a legacy summer takes shape
Roger Federer returned to Wimbledon on day 8 of the 2026 Championships — his first visit since retirement — with a US Open exhibition set for August 25.
NBA
2026 NBA Draft First Round: Wizards Take AJ Dybantsa No. 1 as a Giannis Trade Reshapes the Night
Washington took AJ Dybantsa No. 1 as the 2026 NBA Draft board held — but a draft-eve Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami reshaped the night.
WORLD CUP
Ronaldo Becomes the First to Score at Six World Cups — a Record Brace, and an 'I'm Back' Roar as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups, netting a brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at age 41.
FOOTBALL
Thierry Henry on Ronaldo: why "the team needs to score" hit a nerve with Portugal fans
Thierry Henry's post-match take on Ronaldo split Portugal supporters — he says the whole team must score, not one striker, and the line resonated.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Man Utd Out of Tonali Race as Newcastle's Price Tag Hardens the Exit
Manchester United are out of the Sandro Tonali race as Newcastle's reported nine-figure valuation cools interest. What the pullout signals for United's window.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Victor Munoz Liverpool: the £34.6m Spain winger Newcastle and Barcelona both chased
Liverpool have paid Victor Munoz's €40m (£34.6m) release clause, beating Newcastle and Barcelona to the 22-year-old Spain winger from Osasuna.
UFC
Alex Pereira Wants Herb Dean Off His Fights — "100%" Says Poatan After the Gane Loss
Alex Pereira says he will "100%" ask the UFC to never let Herb Dean referee one of his fights again after his loss to Cyril Gane. We break down the call.
WORLD CUP
Harry Maguire World Cup Snub: Defender Reveals Tuchel Delivered the Cut on a FaceTime Call
Harry Maguire details the FaceTime call from Thomas Tuchel that ended his World Cup hope at 33, why he still won't retire, and what Reddit makes of it.