World Cup what to know: Co-host Mexico seeks to reach quarterfinals for first time in 40 years
By STEVE REED Mexico is counting on a huge home-field advantage to help it reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years. England stands in the…
Paraguay gets physical in a heated World Cup loss to France in steamy Philadelphia
By AARON BRACY PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the last 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia, Paraguay played a style that has been seen many times before at the city’s football…
Junior Caminero, 3 more Rays picked for AL team in All-Star Game
Junior Caminero was elected by fans to start the All-Star Game at 3B for the AL. He will be joined by 3 Rays' teammates: pitchers Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker,…
Daily Horoscope for July 05, 2026
The right conversation could turn scattered effort into a working plan. Early morning, the nurturing Moon trines the radiant Sun, syncing feelings and purpose for gentler starts and heartfelt talks.…
Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight…
Orlando Sentinel 150: How Central Florida celebrated the U.S. Bicentennial
We look back at how Orlando and Central Florida celebrated America's last milestone anniversary: the Bicentennial in 1976.
World Cup Round of 16 kicks off with Morocco beating Canada 3-0 and France vs. Paraguay, in photos
By The Associated Press The race for the World Cup quarterfinals begins as the round of 16 gets underway. Canada meets Morocco in Houston, and France and star Kylian Mbappé…
World Cup final 16 is underway: Observations about the field
By AROUN DEAN The World Cup’s round of 16 is underway after several exhilarating matches in the first knockout round. The round of 32 began with host country Canada edging…
Brazil is still favored vs. Norway at the World Cup, yet an upset wouldn’t rival 1998
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ståle Solbakken knows all about Norway’s stunning upset of Brazil during the 1998 World Cup. He was a reserve and watched from the sideline in…
Conquered heroes: For Cape Verde, a World Cup run means many things will change
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cape Verde’s World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene…