Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, won an important match against Egypt 3-2 after a late comeback. Lionel Messi played a key role, scoring a goal and assisting another, helping Argentina advance to the quarterfinals.
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Argentina was behind but scored three late goals to beat Egypt 3-2.
Lionel Messi scored the tying goal at the 83rd minute and assisted a goal at the 79th minute.
Messi missed a penalty earlier in the game but later made up for it with his goal.
Messi scored his eighth goal in this World Cup, leading the tournament’s top scorers.
He also made his ninth overall assist in World Cup history, surpassing Diego Maradona’s record.
Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Argentina will face Switzerland next in the quarterfinals.
Argentina is among the favorites to win the World Cup, behind France and Spain.
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reached out to Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire during a difficult time involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby, who went to rehab for a gambling addiction, faced eligibility issues with the Big 12 and NCAA, and Texas Tech decided he will not play in the 2026 season.
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Brendan Sorsby entered rehab for a gambling addiction in Arizona this spring.
Texas Tech tried to reinstate Sorsby for the 2026 season but faced opposition from the Big 12 and NCAA.
Texas Tech ultimately decided Sorsby will not play in the 2026 college football season.
Sorsby is preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft as the supplemental draft was not used.
During the Big 12 Media Days, McGuire said coaches, including Eric Morris and Steve Sarkisian, checked in with him about the Sorsby situation.
Sarkisian’s comments about Texas Tech’s schedule earlier this spring caused tension between the two schools.
Despite the tension, Sarkisian reached out to support McGuire during the controversy.
Texas Tech challenged Texas to a Week 1 football game after Sarkisian made comments about Texas' strength with backup players.
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Quinshon Judkins, a running back for the Cleveland Browns, had a strong rookie NFL season before suffering an injury. NFL experts expect him to have a successful 2026 season with improvements in the Browns' team and coaching staff supporting him.
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Judkins played college football at Ole Miss and Ohio State with impressive stats and awards.
The Browns picked him 36th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
He rushed for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns in his rookie year but was injured in Week 16.
Experts ranked him just outside the top 10 running backs and praised his running style.
The Browns have improved their coaching staff and offensive line for 2026.
New receivers and defensive players have been added to the team.
There is uncertainty about the Browns' starting quarterback for 2026.
Judkins is expected to be a key player in the Browns' offense next season.
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The Associated Press honored Breanna Stewart as one of the greatest women’s college basketball players of the past 50 years during the Top 25 poll era. She received the award before a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings.
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Breanna Stewart was recognized by the Associated Press (AP) as one of the top women’s college basketball players in the last 50 years.
The AP celebrated 50 years of its women’s basketball poll last season.
A 13-member panel voted to select the greatest players from the past five decades.
Stewart and Cheryl Miller were named the top players of the last 50 years.
Stewart won four straight national championships in college and was the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four each time.
Stewart received her award on July 7, 2026, at center court before a New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings WNBA game.
Cheryl Miller accepted her award earlier at the Final Four in Phoenix in April 2026 during "The AP Top 25 Fan Poll Experience."
The presentation was done by Josh Hoffner, AP Global Sports Editor.
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After Argentina won 3–2 against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, some Argentina fans threw beer and shouted at Egypt supporters in the stands. The incident happened during the celebrations following the match.
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Argentina won the match against Egypt with a score of 3–2.
The game was part of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
A video on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer at Egypt fans.
The Argentina fans also taunted the Egypt supporters.
The incident took place in the stands as fans celebrated Argentina’s win.
The video has been widely shared online.
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Argentina came back to beat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being behind 2-0. After this match, there were complaints about unfair refereeing, and later FIFA appointed five Argentine officials for the France vs. Morocco quarterfinal, causing some fans to question the choice.
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Egypt led Argentina 2-0 in the second half of their Round of 16 match.
Argentina scored three quick goals to win 3-2 and advance to face Switzerland.
Egypt’s coach and a forward accused referees of unfair calls and suggested the tournament might be fixed.
FIFA named all five match officials for the France-Morocco quarterfinal, held on July 9, as Argentine nationals.
This is the first time in this World Cup that all officials in a match come from the same country.
Some fans were upset by the decision, while others pointed out that teams sometimes share multiple referees of the same nationality.
FIFA selected 170 officials from 50 countries for the 2026 World Cup, representing all six continental football groups.
The France vs. Morocco match is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, which France won.
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The Indianapolis Colts have several new players in their defense after losing key members in the offseason. Among the rookies, A.J. Haulcy, a safety recognized for his strong college performance, could win a starting position in the upcoming training camp.
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The NFL offseason is currently at a quiet point between minicamp and training camp.
The Colts lost many defensive players, including Neville Gallimore, Kwity Paye, Samson Ebukam, and others.
Rookie A.J. Haulcy is a safety who was named a first-team All-American and All-SEC last year.
Haulcy played 406 coverage snaps last season and allowed only one touchdown against him.
He has a history of interceptions, passes defended, and forced fumbles from his college years.
Haulcy might start in the secondary alongside Cam Bynum.
The Colts face strong young quarterbacks in their upcoming season.
The article lists other rookies drafted by the Colts in 2026 who could impact the team.
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The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and acquired veteran player Paul George along with several draft picks. Paul George will wear jersey number 13 for the Celtics, returning to his original NBA number and nickname "PG-13."
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The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.
Paul George has played 16 NBA seasons with several teams including the Pacers, Thunder, Clippers, and 76ers.
George wore jersey number 13 for the first 14 years of his career before switching to number 8 with the 76ers.
With the Celtics, he will switch back to number 13.
Ron Harper Jr., who wore number 13 last season for the Celtics, is expected to give up the number for George.
George played only 37 games for the 76ers last season due to injuries.
In those games, he averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
Celtics president Brad Stevens praised George’s ability to both lead and support his team on the court.
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WNBA player Caitlin Clark is hopeful to return to play soon after missing some games due to a back injury. She expects to play limited minutes in an upcoming game and aims to be fully back in action later this week.
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Caitlin Clark missed several Indiana Fever games because of a back injury.
She is hopeful to play in the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday with a minutes limit.
Clark might sit out the following game against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.
The injury occurred during the previous game against Phoenix.
Clark was recently selected for her third WNBA All-Star game in three seasons.
This season, she has played 17 out of 20 games, averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 assists, and 4 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Fever are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a 12-8 record.
The All-Star game will be held later this month in Chicago, Illinois.
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Egypt played against Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt took the lead early but Argentina came back in the last 20 minutes to win. Egypt’s coach and player criticized the referee, saying the match was unfair.
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Egypt scored first with Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute.
Egypt had a 2-0 lead, but one goal was disallowed after a video review for a foul.
Egypt’s Mostafa Zico scored again in the 67th minute.
Argentina scored three goals late in the match to win.
Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan said the refereeing was unfair and suggested favoritism for Argentina.
Player Zico also said the referee was unfair and implied the tournament was fixed.
Egypt won their first World Cup match ever and advanced past the Round of 32 before losing to Argentina.
Argentina will next face Switzerland in the quarterfinal.
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The Houston Texans have several rookies from the 2026 NFL draft class who could earn starting spots during training camp. One key player is Kayden McDonald, a defensive tackle known for strong run defense and high potential, who may become a starter early in the season.
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The Houston Texans were ranked No. 1 in defense last season and allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game.
Their defensive line includes players like Tommy Togiai, Sheldon Rankins, Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, and Dylan Horton.
Kayden McDonald was selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
McDonald was a unanimous All-American and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year at Ohio State.
Last season, McDonald had 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
He was second in run stops at Ohio State with 30.
Scouts consider McDonald to have superstar potential and good skills like leverage and knock-back power.
It is likely McDonald could win a starting defensive tackle job in Houston’s training camp.
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Ryan O’Hearn of the Pittsburgh Pirates set a new team record by driving in 10 runs during a game against the Atlanta Braves. He hit three home runs, including a grand slam, helping his team with an outstanding individual performance.
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Ryan O’Hearn plays first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He drove in 10 runs (RBIs) in one game on July 7, 2026.
O’Hearn hit three home runs in that game against the Atlanta Braves.
One of his home runs was a grand slam, which means bases were loaded.
This performance broke the Pirates’ previous RBI record of 9 set in 1939 by Johnny Rizzo.
O’Hearn’s 10 RBIs were also the most by any major league player in the 2026 season so far.
He signed a multi-year contract with the Pirates in the offseason.
O’Hearn was an All-Star last season while playing for Baltimore and San Diego.
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Two staff members of the U.S. soccer team were suspended by FIFA and could not participate in the round of 16 World Cup game against Belgium. The U.S. team lost that game 4-1 and was eliminated from the tournament.
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FIFA suspended team manager Sam Zapatka and U.S. Soccer Federation security vice president Frank Pannell for the Belgium game.
FIFA did not explain the reasons for the suspensions.
The U.S. Soccer Federation said the suspensions were not related to lifting a red-card ban on player Folarin Balogun.
Sam Zapatka has been the U.S. team’s administrative manager since 2020 and with the federation since 2015.
The U.S. lost the round of 16 match against Belgium 4-1, ending their World Cup run.
The match took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Seattle.
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Saquon Barkley had an outstanding first season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, rushing for over 2,000 yards and earning Offensive Player of the Year. However, his performance dropped in 2025, partly due to injuries and team struggles, but a new offensive system for 2026 could help him improve.
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Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2024, winning the NFL rushing title.
In 2025, Barkley’s rushing yards fell to 1,140 with seven touchdowns on 280 attempts.
His average yards per carry dropped from 5.8 in 2024 to 4.1 in 2025.
Barkley’s yards after contact and explosive plays decreased significantly from 2024 to 2025.
An NFL coordinator noted Barkley performs best when the play is “perfectly set up.”
Barkley’s advanced metrics such as rushing yards over expected dropped from 2nd to 24th in one year.
The Eagles have a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, who plans to use a wide-zone running scheme focused on athleticism.
Barkley is excited about the new playbook and hopes it will help him return to top form in 2026.
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Kyle Lowry ended his 20-year career in the NBA by signing a one-day contract to retire with the Toronto Raptors. His former teammate Jimmy Butler expressed gratitude and shared a personal message on social media honoring Lowry’s retirement.
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Kyle Lowry retired from the NBA after 20 years.
Lowry signed a ceremonial contract to retire with the Toronto Raptors.
Lowry was a six-time NBA All-Star and won one NBA championship with the Raptors in 2019.
Lowry and Jimmy Butler were teammates on the Miami Heat for two and a half seasons.
Butler and Lowry reached the NBA Finals together in 2023.
Butler thanked Lowry on Instagram, calling him a close friend and godfather to his daughter.
Lowry thanked fans, teammates, coaches, and the city of Toronto in his retirement message.
Lowry emphasized that he is retiring as a Toronto Raptor after 20 years and one day.
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The Boston Celtics traded star player Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. NBA legend Charles Barkley expressed surprise at the trade and said it could make the 76ers stronger and drive Brown to play harder.
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Jaylen Brown, a five-time NBA All-Star, was traded from the Celtics to the 76ers.
The Celtics received Paul George, a nine-time All-Star, plus future draft picks.
Charles Barkley was surprised by the trade and thought the 76ers benefited more.
Barkley said the 76ers were struggling but could become top competitors with this trade.
Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics but is excited to play for the 76ers.
Brown had strong stats last season, averaging 28.7 points per game.
Paul George is older than Brown and had lower stats last season.
Barkley has experience being traded and believes Brown could be motivated to succeed.
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The United States men's national soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goalkeeper Matt Freese made a key mistake that helped Belgium score their third goal, which former USMNT goalie Tim Howard analyzed on a podcast, explaining Freese’s decisions and inexperience at this level.
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The USMNT has been eliminated in the Round of 16 at every World Cup since 2002.
The US lost 4-1 to Belgium, with Belgium scoring twice in the first 33 minutes.
Matt Freese made a diving save at the start but later failed to clear a through ball, leading to Belgium’s third goal.
Tim Howard said Freese made some good decisions but his final clearance was a costly mistake.
Howard emphasized that young goalkeepers today are trained more on passing and tactics than just traditional goalkeeping.
Matt Freese is the first active MLS goalkeeper to start for the USMNT in a World Cup.
Freese acknowledged his error after the match and praised his teammates' efforts.
The USMNT defense and goalkeeping were seen as weak points against a strong Belgian team.
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Novak Djokovic won the longest quarterfinal match in Wimbledon history, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime in five sets over five hours and 15 minutes. Djokovic will face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, while Coco Gauff reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slam events after defeating Jessica Pegula.
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Djokovic won 7-6 (12/10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (10/4) against Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal ever.
The match lasted five hours and 15 minutes during hot weather conditions.
Djokovic, age 39, will play Sinner for a place in the final; Sinner previously defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets.
Djokovic aims to win his 25th Grand Slam and match Roger Federer’s record of 8 Wimbledon titles.
Djokovic has reached 15 Wimbledon semifinals and 55 Grand Slam semifinals, extending records.
Coco Gauff made history by reaching the semifinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Karolina Muchova defeated Naomi Osaka to set up a semifinal match against Coco Gauff.
Muchova used a mix of aggressive and delicate shots to overcome Osaka 7-6 (4), 6-4.
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LeBron James has three well-known potential teams for his next contract: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors. The article explores other possible teams where he could play in the 2026-27 NBA season, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks.
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LeBron James started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and has family there.
The Miami Heat, led by Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, remain a possible landing spot.
The Golden State Warriors, with stars like Steph Curry and Draymond Green, are another rumored option.
The Minnesota Timberwolves recently acquired LaMelo Ball, re-signed Ayo Dosunmu, and are building a strong team around Anthony Edwards.
The Philadelphia 76ers have added Jaylen Brown to a team with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
The New York Knicks just won an NBA championship and have re-signed key players, maintaining a strong lineup.
LeBron’s decisions may consider team success, legacy, and fan pressures at different locations.
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Argentina won their World Cup match against Egypt as the round of 16 games came to a close. With these results, no host countries remain in the 2026 World Cup.
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The World Cup round of 16 games are finishing up this week.
Argentina defeated Egypt in one of the final matches.
The quarterfinal matchups for the World Cup are nearly set.
No host nations are left in the 2026 World Cup after these games.
The information comes from CBS News coverage and correspondent Nicole Valdes.
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