Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th World Cup goal in a match against Paraguay, bringing him one goal behind Lionel Messi's record of 20. Mbappé's goal came from a penalty kick in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and he is currently tied with Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer of the tournament.
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Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal on a penalty kick during the Round of 16 match against Paraguay.
This goal put Mbappé just one goal behind Lionel Messi’s record of 20 World Cup goals.
Mbappé’s penalty was awarded after a video review found Paraguay’s Diego Gomez had tripped him.
Both Mbappé and Messi have scored seven goals in the 2026 World Cup so far, tied for the Golden Boot lead.
Mbappé won the Golden Boot at the previous World Cup in 2022, where Messi and Argentina beat France in the final.
Messi, age 39, has scored in a record eight consecutive World Cup games.
Norway’s Erling Haaland and England’s Harry Kane are next in the Golden Boot race with five goals each.
If players tie in goals, FIFA will use the number of assists and then fewest minutes played to decide the winner; Mbappé currently leads Messi 2-0 in assists.
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Alex Eala, a 21-year-old tennis player from the Philippines, defeated Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to become the first Filipino to reach the fourth round in any Grand Slam tournament. Eala expressed strong emotions after the win and is considered a rising star in tennis.
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Alex Eala beat Iga Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon.
Eala is the first tennis player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round at a Grand Slam event.
She is 21 years old and ranked No. 32 in the world entering Wimbledon.
Eala started her professional career in 2020 and her WTA Tour debut was in 2021.
Her previous Grand Slam appearances were at the Australian Open and Roland-Garros, where she lost in the first rounds.
Eala will play against Italian Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round on July 6.
She showed strong emotions during her interview, reflecting on her journey from training in the Philippines.
Eala’s success is seen as a significant milestone for Philippine tennis.
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The Boston Celtics traded star player Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and several future draft picks. At the same time, there are trade rumors about Phoenix Suns’ star Devin Booker possibly joining Boston as both teams adjust their rosters.
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The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George plus four future draft picks (two first-round and two second-round picks).
Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists last season and was a five-time All-Star.
Paul George is 36 years old and scored an average of under 20 points per game over the last two seasons.
The 76ers are now seen as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference next season.
Devin Booker, a top scorer for the Phoenix Suns, is rumored to be a potential trade target for the Celtics.
Booker averaged 26.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds last season and will be 30 years old next season.
Booker’s contract is worth over $240 million for the next four years.
The NBA offseason has seen many major player moves, including stars changing teams like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard.
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A cricket match at Burnopfield Cricket Club near Newcastle was stopped and abandoned because a runaway bull entered the field and acted aggressively. Despite efforts by farmers and police to remove the bull, the game could not continue safely.
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The incident happened during a North East Premier League match on a Saturday afternoon.
The bull weighed about 800 kilograms and escaped from a nearby farm, traveling about a mile to the cricket ground.
The bull charged at players and farmers, causing safety concerns.
Police were called to the scene before the bull left by itself.
One farmer was hit but was not seriously injured.
The bull’s owner tried to lure it off the field using a cow but failed.
The cricket match was abandoned with Burnopfield CC having scored 226 runs.
At the time, the opposing team Hetton Lyons had started their innings with 12 runs for one wicket.
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Reece James is doubtful for England’s World Cup match against Mexico due to a hamstring injury, as he missed the last two games and did not train before the match. Jarrell Quansah has recovered from his hamstring injury and returned to full training, making him available for selection.
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Reece James, the Chelsea defender, has a hamstring injury and missed England’s last two World Cup games.
James did not take part in England’s final training session before their match against Mexico.
James is following a personal training plan away from the main squad.
Jarrell Quansah can play as center-back or full-back and has returned to full training.
Quansah was injured in the earlier match against Panama but is now fit to play.
Djed Spence played at right-back in the game versus DR Congo; Declan Rice, usually a midfielder, finished that match in right-back position.
Declan Rice has a minor hamstring issue but is expected to be ready for the Mexico match.
The match against Mexico is scheduled to take place at the Azteca stadium on Monday at 01:00 BST.
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Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles tournament with Venus Williams because of a knee injury. Serena had recently returned to professional tennis but could not compete in doubles after injuring her knee in a singles match.
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Serena and Venus Williams received a wild card to play doubles together at Wimbledon.
Serena played her first singles match since 2022 at Wimbledon but lost and injured her knee.
Serena withdrew from doubles, saying her knee was not ready to compete.
Serena shared pictures of fluid drained from her knee to explain her injury.
The Williams sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including six at Wimbledon.
Serena hinted she might compete in the US Open next month.
Fans were excited to see the Williams sisters play together again after Serena's partial comeback.
Tournament officials gave Serena every chance to play at Wimbledon before her withdrawal.
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Keely Hodgkinson finished second to Lilian Odira in an 800-meter race in Eugene, Oregon. Odira won with a season-best time, while Hodgkinson, dealing with knee issues, ran slower than her British record.
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Lilian Odira from Kenya won the 800m race in Eugene with a time of 1:56.19.
Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m champion from Britain, came second at 1:56.73.
Hodgkinson ran with both knees strapped due to a recent fall, making her start slower.
Her time was below her British record of 1:55.21 set in June.
Odira’s time was still far from the world record of 1:53.28 set in 1983.
Georgia Hunter Bell set a personal best in the women’s mile but placed eighth.
Laura Muir finished 10th in the women’s mile, won by Nikki Hiltz from the USA.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women’s 100m sprint in 10.78 seconds.
Teenage American Tate Taylor won the men’s 200m with a personal best of 19.75 seconds.
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi won the men’s 100m with a time of 9.84 seconds.
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Norway will play Brazil in the round of 16 at the World Cup, with Brazil being the slight favorite to win. Norway, coached by Ståle Solbakken, who witnessed Norway’s unexpected win against Brazil in 1998, believes they have a chance if they play their best.
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Norway beat Brazil in the 1998 World Cup in a major upset.
Ståle Solbakken, now Norway’s coach, was a reserve player in that 1998 game.
The upcoming match is in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with a quarterfinal spot at stake.
Brazil has won three matches and drawn one in this tournament so far.
Norway advanced to the knockout stage after defeating Senegal.
Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti says Norway is a strong and well-organized team.
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães respects Norway but has confidence in Brazil’s chances.
Erling Haaland (Norway) and Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) are key players to watch.
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Joey Chestnut won the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by eating 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning his 18th title. Miki Sudo won the women's contest for the 12th time by eating almost 39 hot dogs.
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The contest took place at Nathan’s Famous restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn on July 4, 2026.
Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, winning the Mustard Belt.
This is Chestnut’s 18th win; he holds the all-time record of 76 hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes set in 2021.
Miki Sudo won the women’s competition eating 38.75 hot dogs and earned the pink belt.
The event drew thousands of spectators despite very hot weather.
Other competitors came from the U.S. and abroad, including cities like Sydney, London, and Seoul.
The contest included a $10,000 cash prize for the winners.
The weigh-in took place in New York City the day before the contest.
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Fans celebrated the World Cup Round of 16 games in Philadelphia and Houston on July 4, 2026, while also observing America’s 250th birthday. The events included patriotic performances, fireworks, and displays honoring the country’s history alongside the soccer matches.
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The World Cup Round of 16 included a game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia and another between Morocco and Canada in Houston.
Philadelphia’s pregame show featured Idina Menzel singing the U.S. national anthem on a star-shaped stage and performances by the hip-hop band The Roots.
Fireworks in red, white, and blue and a flyover by Navy jets added to the Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia.
Banners displayed words from the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
In Houston, a video message from astronauts on the International Space Station wished fans a happy July Fourth before the match.
A large banner with “250” and American flag motifs was shown at midfield while “America the Beautiful” was performed.
The events combined celebrations of soccer and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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Morocco won their World Cup round of 16 match against Canada 3-0, advancing to the quarter-finals. They are unbeaten in their last 34 matches across all competitions and are seen as strong contenders to win the World Cup.
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Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 in Houston.
Morocco had only five shots on goal, the fewest for a World Cup knockout match winner.
The first half was the first in World Cup history with more yellow cards than shots.
Morocco has not lost a match since August 2025, a streak of 34 matches including all competitions.
Morocco has won four World Cup knockout games across 2022 and 2026, equal to all other African nations combined.
Morocco reached the quarter-finals for the second successive men’s World Cup.
Captain Achraf Hakimi and creative player Brahim Diaz played key roles in the victory.
Morocco aims to match or improve on their 2022 record, when they reached the semi-finals.
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Scotland defeated Argentina 47-38 in a high-scoring rugby match in Cordoba, scoring seven tries. The game was part of the Nations Championship, and Scotland will next play South Africa.
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Scotland scored seven tries and won with 47 points.
Argentina scored five tries and ended with 38 points.
The match took place in Cordoba, Argentina.
Scotland led 19-10 at halftime.
Scotland’s Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings each scored tries in the second half.
Debut player Gregor Hiddleston also scored a try for Scotland.
Argentina scored two tries near the end to earn a bonus point.
Scotland's next game is against South Africa, the current world champions.
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Kelsey Pfendler, a river-rafting guide, rowed solo from California to Hawaii, completing the 2,400-mile trip in under 44 days. She became the first American woman to do this solo journey and broke both the women’s and men’s speed records for this route.
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Pfendler started her solo row from Monterey, California in May.
She traveled more than 2,400 miles alone in a 21-foot rowboat named Lily.
Her journey took nearly a month and a half, finishing in just under 44 days.
This time is faster than the previous female record of 86 days and the male record of 52 days.
Pfendler shared videos about her experience, including challenges like blisters, sleep difficulties, and ocean conditions.
She is a professional raft guide with eight years of experience in the Grand Canyon.
Pfendler hopes her achievement inspires others to face their own tough challenges.
Her journey was followed by many people on social media, and she received a large welcome in Honolulu.
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Canada lost 3-0 to Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was eliminated from the tournament. Despite the loss, Canada made history by winning two group matches and reaching the knockout stage for the first time.
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Canada lost 3-0 to Morocco at NRG Stadium.
Canada was the first of the three host countries to be eliminated.
Canada won two group stage matches, including a 6-0 win over Qatar, the biggest win ever for a CONCACAF team at a World Cup.
This was Canada’s first time advancing past the group stage in World Cup history.
Head coach Jesse Marsch praised the team’s effort and belief in their game plan.
Key Canadian players included Jonathan David, Stephen Eustaquio, and Alphonso Davies, the youngest captain at the tournament.
Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals and will face the winner of France vs. Paraguay.
The match will take place on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
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South Africa defeated England 45-21 in a rugby match in Johannesburg, showing clear superiority early in the game. Despite some good moments and tries from England, South Africa dominated both halves and maintained control throughout the match.
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The match was part of the Nations Championship rugby tournament.
South Africa scored three tries in the first 11 minutes, showing strong early dominance.
England struggled defensively, especially in the backfield after a late player withdrawal.
England scored three tries, with Henry Slade and Alex Coles involved in the last one.
South Africa played simply but effectively, overpowering England physically and tactically.
Key South African players, including captain Siya Kolisi, did not play due to injury.
England briefly reduced the score gap before halftime but could not sustain a comeback.
The game highlighted a clear difference in skill and teamwork between the two teams.
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Cape Verde’s national soccer team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a close 3-2 loss to Argentina in extra time. Although they did not win any matches, Cape Verde surprised many by drawing with strong teams and advancing to the knockout stage in their first World Cup appearance.
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Cape Verde played four group matches with a record of 0 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws.
They drew against Spain (0-0), Uruguay (2-2), and Saudi Arabia (0-0).
Cape Verde reached the round of 32 for the first time in their history.
They lost to Argentina 3-2 in extra time in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi praised Cape Verde’s strong performance.
The Cape Verde team was welcomed with cheers at their hotel despite the loss.
Coach Bubista and goalkeeper Vozinha expressed pride and hope for the future.
Cape Verde’s World Cup run brought unprecedented attention and positive recognition to the team.
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Alexandra Eala, a 21-year-old tennis player from the Philippines, defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, becoming the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era. Eala has steadily risen in the tennis world, gaining popularity and achieving several significant wins before this match.
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Alexandra Eala is 21 years old and from the Philippines.
She defeated Iga Swiatek, the defending Wimbledon champion, with scores of 7-6 (11-9), 6-2.
Eala is the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament in the Open era (since 1968).
She was trained at the Rafael Nadal tennis academy and graduated three years ago.
In 2022, Eala became the first Filipina to win a junior Grand Slam title at the US Open.
In 2025, she reached the Miami Open semi-finals, beating top players including Swiatek.
She has climbed into the world’s top 30 rankings and won two WTA 125 titles.
Her Wimbledon run is celebrated as a national pride in the Philippines, with many fans supporting her both locally and during the tournament.
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Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knocking the co-hosts out of the tournament. Morocco will play the winner of France vs. Paraguay in the quarterfinals, becoming the first African country to reach the World Cup quarterfinals twice.
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Morocco won against Canada 3-0 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Goals were scored by Azzedine Ounahi (two goals) and Soufiane Rahimi.
Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco is the first African country to reach the World Cup quarterfinals twice.
Morocco previously reached the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Morocco beat the Netherlands in the Round of 32 on penalties.
Canada co-hosts the 2026 World Cup along with the U.S. and Mexico.
Morocco will face the winner of France vs. Paraguay in the next round.
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The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and future draft picks. NBA player Draymond Green expressed his opinion that the trade was not equal because Brown is younger and recently had strong performances compared to George.
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Jaylen Brown was traded from the Celtics to the 76ers.
Paul George was sent from the 76ers to the Celtics.
The Celtics also received first-round and second-round draft picks from Philadelphia.
Draymond Green said the trade was uneven because Brown is younger (29) and recently recognized for his performance, while George is older (36).
Green compared the players based on their age, years in the NBA, and recent achievements.
Green has experience playing against both players through his time with the Golden State Warriors.
The Celtics made the trade after failing to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and are trying to remain competitive in their conference.
Green declined his player option to become a free agent, allowing his team, the Warriors, to pursue players like LeBron James in free agency.
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Morocco won 3-0 against Canada in the World Cup Round of 16, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals, and Morocco will next play the winner of Paraguay vs France.
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Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 16.
Azzedine Ounahi scored two goals for Morocco.
Morocco has reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the second time in a row.
Soufiane Rahimi scored the third goal in stoppage time.
Canada made its third World Cup appearance and won its first knockout match ever in this tournament.
Morocco is ranked sixth in the FIFA world rankings.
The match had many fouls, with both teams receiving four yellow cards each.
Morocco will play its next match against the winner of Paraguay vs France in Boston.
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