Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
By BRIAN MAHONEY EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead. And he handed it to…
World Cup what to know: US faces Belgium after Balogun’s suspension rescinded
By JOHN MARSHALL There could be a whole lot of shakin’ going on for the U.S. team’s biggest World Cup game in its history. Seattle has already proven to be…
Neymar says after World Cup elimination he is done playing for Brazil
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement after he and his teammates were knocked out of the World…
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
England reaches the World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-2 victory over Mexico at Estadio Azteca, ending the hosts' unbeaten streak at the venue.
Commentary: The transgender sports decision about something deeper than law
The question: Who warrants the Supreme Court’s protections? The millions of cisgender girls who participate in school sports? The handful of trans girls who wish to take part? Why not…
Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match delayed by 1 hour because of thunderstorm
By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ MEXICO CITY (AP) — The kickoff for the World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and England was delayed by one hour on Sunday night as…
Daily Horoscope for July 06, 2026
The limit in front of us may clarify what deserves real care. The willful Sun squares disciplined Saturn at 6:47 am EDT, testing commitments, timing, patience, and emotional responsibility. With…
Rays have quiet day in another loss to Astros, head home to face Yankees
Four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout Sunday as the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0. The Rays head home for a big four-game series against the Yankees…
FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun…
Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
By STEPHEN WHYNO EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway…