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Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.
 
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Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York's Times Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

 
Ryan Fox of New Zealand poses with the Claret Jug trophy in front of the club house, after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole

 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, left, throws in the outfield before the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for ‘some time’ because of left knee irritation

 
New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts running the base after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader, Sunday, July 19, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits tiebreaking homer in 8th and Yankees beat Dodgers 2-1 to split doubleheader

 

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  1. Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

     
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  2. Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win its second World Cup title

     

  3. World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body urging FIFA to help protect 2030 tournament

     
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  4. The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

     
Joey Logano celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Joey Logano ends victory drought in NASCAR points return to North Wilkesboro

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts to a foul in the second half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Dort going from Thunder to Hawks, Risacher going to Mavericks in 3-team trade

 
Conor McGregor, right, jumps into the air for a kick as he fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

 
Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese, right, reacts to a foul being called against her during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Toronto Tempo in Toronto, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Atlanta’s Angel Reese leaves game against Chicago with left leg injury

 
Stanford's Rintaro Sasaki reacts as he runs the bases after his two-run home run during the sixth inning of an NCAA college baseball game against the Notre Dame, April 20, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki to sign with Marlins, forgo professional career in home country

 

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The story behind Messi’s iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal
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Who is performing in the World Cup final halftime show?
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
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Extreme pogo is turning pogo sticks into a serious sport
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Haaland brings back stuffed ‘Whiskey Raccoon’ as Norway squad arrive home
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Grandmothers in Kenya ask for a soccer World Cup to compete in
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Racist comments targeting France’s World Cup team spark backlash
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World Cup fans share the best food they’ve tried in America
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Come with me to cover a World Cup match
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Why is the internet obsessed with Erling Haaland?
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Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are big England fans
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How far fans will go for World Cup glory
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FIFA to investigate racism towards IShowSpeed at World Cup
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Mbappé condemns Paraguyan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
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Inside Wimbledon’s queue, where fans wait hours for last-minute tickets
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Trump says he called FIFA president after ‘horrible’ red card on U.S. striker
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FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup
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Why a red card is every World Cup player’s nightmare
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Panini sticker swapping continues during 2026 World Cup
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Will the World Cup spark soccer interest in kids?
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Jordan Chiles: ‘Women can do anything’
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Jordan Chiles on finally meeting Beyoncé
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Norway’s Fans Ready For Battle At Boston Stadium
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Parts of Mexico with cartel violence celebrate World Cup differently
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Super fan honors African leader’s legacy at World Cup
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Which NBA players do 2026 Draft Prospects want to play against?
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NBA Draft prospects describe their outfits in three words
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Why is the World Cup so long?
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Octavia Spencer (and the USA) are embracing World Cup fans
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Hannah Waddingham’s message for England in World Cup
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World Cup

Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico (3), Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi (19) try to score as Spain's Pedro Porro (12), Spain's Eric Garcia (4) and Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (23) try to stop them during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Simón says it was Spain’s record defense that made the goalkeeper’s job so easy in the World Cup

 

  1. Argentina’s Martinez plays cool in net, even as teammates turn reckless in historic World Cup final

     

  2. Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain

     

  3. Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today

     

NFL

Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney reacts as he leaves the field after NFL football game against the New York Giants, Nov. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Joe Thuney of the Bears is voted as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel

 

  1. Titans’ Jeffery Simmons is voted the top interior defensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel

     

  2. The World Cup final will be played on turf with mixed reviews. Rain might help

     

  3. Baltimore’s Kyle Hamilton voted top safety in the NFL by AP panel

     

MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kepler hits walk-off double in 10th, Diamondbacks rally from 7-run deficit, beat Cardinals 8-7

 

  1. All-Star Hunter Goodman becomes 1st Rockies player with a pair of 3-homer games in the same season

     

  2. Gilbert has 10 strikeouts in 6 innings, Raley and Young hit HRs as Mariners beat Giants 6-3

     

  3. Johnson, Soler and Neto power the Angels to a 3-2 win over the Tigers

     

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Los Angeles Lakers announce jersey patch partnership with financial assistant app Albert

 

  1. NBA ‘continuing to look into’ circumstances regarding Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr.

     

  2. Giannis arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messi’s path to more titles and success

     

  3. LeBron James says he isn’t ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn’t offer any hints

     

WNBA

Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese (5) wins a rebound against Toronto Tempo's Kia Nurse, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dream beat Sky 93-91 on Canada’s layup at buzzer after losing star Angel Reese to knee injury

 

  1. Angel Reese accepts Toronto coach Sandy Brondello’s apology for inappropriate comment

     
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  2. Gabby Williams hits two late 3-pointers and leads Valkyries to 9th straight win, 74-69 over Mystics

     

  3. WNBA-leading Lynx beat the Fire 101-93 for 5th straight win

     

Tennis

France's Leonie Periault celebrates winning the woman's ITU World Triathlon Series/World Championship race in Hamburg, Germany, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (Philipp Szyza/dpa via AP)

Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf

 

  1. Drama-filled women’s final at Wimbledon earns record viewership on ESPN

     

  2. Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him

     

  3. AP photographers pick their favorite photos from Wimbledon

     

Golf

Ryan Fox of New Zealand poses with the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

New Zealanders wake to a new major champion, heap praise on Ryan Fox

 

  1. Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors

     

  2. The bogey from a bunker that was key to Ryan Fox’s win at the British Open

     

  3. Cameron Young waited and waited some more. Then another British Open slipped from his grasp

     

NHL

Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard plays during an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract

 

  1. Flyers agree with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a 4-year, $26 million deal

     

  2. St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract

     

  3. NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since ’93-94

     

Argentina and Spain fans descend on New York for World Cup final

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Kate Witkowski, left, and Erin Lavoie compete in the Jill and Jill event during the Lumberjack World Championships, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Hayward, Wis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

3 women’s world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin

 

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Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman in action during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the Portland Thorns FC, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams,File)

Rudd, Rodman score for the Spirit in 2-1 victory over the Legacy

 

DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21, Mercury beat Sun 72-63 to snap 5-game skid

 

Stefano Mazzoli of Italy rallies to win Corales Puntacana Championship

 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez (55) gestures as he runs toward home plate with a home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez continues strong start to big league career

 
Under the watchful eyes of West Indies technical consultant Sir Garfield Sobers, left, West Indies fast bowler Cory Collymore bowls during a practice session at 3Ws Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, March 26, 2005. (AP Photo/Chris Brandis, File)

New Zealand beats West Indies in a 1-wicket thriller to clinch ODI cricket series

 
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews (3) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Abrams and Crews hit back-to-back homers Nationals beat Athletics 5-2

 
Spain's Ferran Torres (7) scores their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

How Ferran Torres scored the World Cup-winning goal for Spain to beat Argentina

 
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) reacts with first baseman Matt Olson, center, and catcher Drake Baldwin, right, after the team defeated the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Refreshed Braves open second half with series win behind Drake Baldwin and Austin Riley

 
Entertainers perform during halftime of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Performers take to the stage at the World Cup final, in photos

 
Cincinnati Reds'Tyler Stephenson gestures to the bullpen as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Tanner Gordon in the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Stephenson goes deep twice, Reds weather 3-homer game from Goodman in 9-6 win over Rockies

 
San Diego Padres' Ty France (25) celebrates with Manny Machado, left, after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ty France hits grand slam and solo HR, Jackson Merrill also hits 2 HRs as Padres beat Royals 19-2

 
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, of Japan, throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Imanaga throws 7 shutout innings and Cubs roll to 10-1 win over Twins

 
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws to the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Young shines over 7 innings as the Orioles stretch their win streak to 7 with a 5-2 win

 
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Contreras’ 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th gives Brewers 3-1 win over Marlins

 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Skenes strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Pirates roll to 7-1 win over Guardians

 
New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

McLean strikes out 10, Lindor homers to lead Mets past Phillies 6-1

 

Rising professional boxer killed by vehicle while riding her bicycle in rural Texas

 
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Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley follows through on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Baldwin has career-high 5 hits, including 2 homers, Riley adds 2 homers as Braves top Rangers 8-5

 
Boston Red Sox's Wilson Contreras celebrates after his two-run home as he runs the bases in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Red Sox beat the Rays 6-1 behind Contreras and Gray for their 13th straight win

 
Attendees cheer before the start of the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final

 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers during the first inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Yamamoto fires 4-hitter and Ohtani leads offense as Dodgers top Yankees 8-2 in 1st game of twinbill

 
Ronaldinho, left, and Ronaldo stand with Madonna as she performs during the halftime show in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber

 
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Scottie Scheffler of the United Statesplays off the 2nd tee during the final day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Scottie Scheffler gets bad bounces and a big break. It adds to a close call at British Open

 

Bueckers scores 25, leaves late in 4th quarter, as Wings beat Sparks 90-82

 
Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ferran Torres scores in extra time as Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup, in photos

 
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) follows through on a two run double against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Orioles win 7th straight as Adley Rutschman sits with wrist discomfort; Basallo leaves early

 
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke (59) throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Burke and 2 relievers combine on 4-hitter, Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Blue Jays 3-0

 
Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena attends batting practice before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Astros’ Pena, Walker out of starting lineup against Orioles

 
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