This article shows photos from the recent Open golf tournament, capturing key moments and players' reactions. Ryan Fox won his first major title by sinking a final birdie putt.
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Tyrell Hatton struggled on the 13th hole and finished a round with a score of 74, four strokes over par.
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty during the second round for improving his swing line in thick rough and finished 14th.
Several players, including former champion Jordan Spieth and David Puig, missed the cut to continue.
Jon Rahm finished the third round at four under par, six shots behind the leader, Sam Burns.
Tommy Fleetwood commented on playing well but not scoring on the final holes of his round.
Lucas Herbert was tied for fourth place at the end of the third round.
Ryan Fox won the tournament by making a birdie putt on the 18th hole, his first major win.
The article includes images of spectators, players, and golf course scenes during the competition.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have two young players gaining attention: Cameron Boozer and Cedric Coward. Coward, the 11th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, scored 28 points in a recent Summer League game, helping the team reach the championship game.
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Cedric Coward was the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Coward averaged 13.6 points per game during his rookie NBA season.
He scored 28 points and made four three-pointers in a Summer League game.
The Grizzlies advanced to the Summer League championship game thanks in part to Coward’s performance.
Summer League games help young players build teamwork and adjust to the NBA.
Coward plays alongside Cameron Boozer, another promising young player on the team.
Strong Summer League performances help coaches see what players can do under game conditions.
Coward is known for creating scoring chances in different ways, adding strength to the Grizzlies’ offense.
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final game played in New Jersey. The only goal was scored by Ferran Torres during extra time, and Argentina played with 10 players after Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card.
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Spain won the World Cup for the second time.
The final score was Spain 1, Argentina 0.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
Argentina had one player sent off, Enzo Fernandez, after two yellow cards.
The match took place in New Jersey, USA.
The tournament featured a record 104 matches.
Spain defeated France to reach the final.
The game was closely contested with strong defense from both teams.
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Robert MacIntyre, a Scottish golfer, received an official warning for breaking the rules of behavior during the Open Championship after showing frustration by slamming his clubs. He started the tournament well but finished with poor scores in the last two rounds.
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Robert MacIntyre is a Scottish golf player and a strong competitor in links-style golf courses.
He finished tied for seventh in the previous year’s Open Championship and had three top-10 finishes since 2019.
MacIntyre began the tournament just four shots behind the leader with scores of 67 and 69 in the first two rounds.
He then scored 71 in each of the last two rounds, finishing the tournament with a total score of two-under par.
Frustrated by his performance, MacIntyre slammed his golf clubs several times on the course.
Because of this behavior, he was given an official "code of conduct" warning by the tournament officials.
The R&A, which organizes the Open Championship, has rules against poor sportsmanship and can issue warnings or penalties, including stroke penalties or disqualification.
It is not yet known if MacIntyre will face any further penalties beyond the warning.
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Conor McGregor revealed that his recent knee injury is a torn ACL and meniscus in his right leg. He expects to recover and possibly return to fighting by next summer, based on his progress and past recovery experience.
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McGregor injured his right knee during a fight at UFC 329.
The injury includes a torn ACL (a key ligament in the knee) and meniscus (cartilage in the knee).
This injury is similar to one he had before, but on the opposite leg.
He recovered from his previous ACL injury in 9 months when he was younger.
Professional athletes typically take 9 to 12 months to recover from ACL injuries.
McGregor is currently walking without a crutch and doing light leg exercises.
He aims to return to fighting by next summer, around April 2027.
McGregor shared this update himself on social media platform X.
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Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Ferran Torres scored the only goal at the New York New Jersey Stadium, giving Spain their second World Cup title.
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Spain played against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
The match ended 1-0 after extra time.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal.
The game took place at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
This is Spain’s second time winning the FIFA World Cup.
The match was closely controlled by Spain.
The final was recently completed and reported about 40 minutes ago.
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Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway at UFC 264 due to a knee injury, reportedly an ACL tear. UFC President Dana White confirmed the injury, and McGregor faces a long recovery that may delay his return to fighting until late next year or later.
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McGregor was defeated by Max Holloway in the first round of UFC 264 after injuring his knee.
The injury is believed to be a torn ACL, a major knee ligament.
Dana White said McGregor’s knee is badly injured.
McGregor had a similar serious leg injury in 2021 against Dustin Poirier.
Recovery from an ACL tear usually takes 6 to 12 months.
McGregor’s return fight set record ticket sales but ended quickly in defeat.
Fighters and promoters are considering a potential third fight between McGregor and Holloway.
McGregor has shared updates hinting at a future comeback despite the injury.
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Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, ending Lionel Messi’s chance to win back-to-back World Cups. Messi scored eight goals in the tournament but was unable to help his team beat Spain, especially after Argentina had a player sent off late in the match.
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina with a score of 1-0.
Lionel Messi, aged 39, led Argentina to the final and scored eight goals in the tournament.
Argentina played most of the final with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in stoppage time.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in the 106th minute.
Messi became the second player to appear in three World Cup finals, matching Brazil’s Cafu.
Argentina tried rough tactics but struggled against Spain and could not score.
Messi’s previous World Cup final wins and losses include victory in 2022 and losses in 2014 and 2016.
The final was played at MetLife Stadium, the same place Messi had announced retirement from international football in 2016.
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Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, scoring 10 goals in the 2026 tournament. Spain won the World Cup and their captain Rodri was named the best player of the tournament, while other Spanish players also earned top awards.
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Mbappe scored 10 goals in eight games at the 2026 World Cup, making him the top scorer.
He previously won the Golden Boot in 2022 with eight goals, achieving the award in two consecutive World Cups.
Mbappe is now the top male scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, one more than Lionel Messi.
Spain won the 2026 World Cup and their captain Rodri won the Golden Ball for best player.
Unai Simon of Spain won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper, conceding only one goal.
Pau Cubarsi, a 19-year-old Spanish defender, was named the Best Young Player of the tournament.
Lionel Messi finished as the Silver Ball runner-up and scored eight goals in the tournament.
England finished fourth after beating France 6-4 in the bronze medal match.
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Golf player Rickie Fowler praised the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England, where the 2026 Open Championship will take place. He said the course rewards good play and that many players shot different scores, showing it was challenging yet fair. Fowler finished tied for 19th in the current tournament.
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Rickie Fowler scored four-under-par 66 on Sunday and moved up the leaderboard.
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is located in Southport, England.
The 2026 Open Championship will be held at Royal Birkdale.
Fowler said the course setup rewarded skillful golf shots and putting.
Many players shot low scores like 62, 63, and 64, but some scored over par too.
Fowler tied for 19th place, his best top-20 finish in a major since last year.
He enjoys playing links golf because of the different shot options it offers.
Fowler mentioned that other players still in the weekend round also enjoyed the course.
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 with a goal from Ferran Torres in extra time. Spain played very well throughout the tournament, allowing only one goal in eight matches and becoming the first country to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles at the same time.
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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of extra time.
This is Spain's second men's World Cup title, the first was in 2010.
Spain allowed only one goal in eight matches, setting a record for fewest goals allowed by a champion.
Spain also won the 2023 women's World Cup, holding both titles simultaneously.
Argentina's Lionel Messi played his likely final World Cup and was emotional after the loss.
Spain has not lost a match in its last 38 games, the longest unbeaten streak for a European team.
Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, at age 65, became the oldest coach to win a World Cup.
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The 2030 FIFA World Cup will take place across six countries on three continents, marking the tournament’s 100th anniversary. Matches will start in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay before moving to the main hosts Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
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The 2030 World Cup will be hosted by six countries: Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will each host one opening-round match to honor the tournament’s history.
The main tournament will be mostly held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
The World Cup’s centenary matches will occur on June 8 and 9, 2030.
The first main matches in the other hosts are scheduled for June 13 and 14.
The World Cup final is expected on July 21, 2030.
Six teams (the hosts) have automatically qualified; 42 more teams will qualify through continental tournaments.
The tournament currently plans for 48 teams but may expand to 64 teams in the future.
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Alex Fitzpatrick started well at the Open Championship but performed poorly in the last two rounds, finishing with a high score that dropped him down the leaderboard. After his final round, he called his performance bad and said he will take two weeks off to rest and enjoy life.
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Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his brother Matthew before gaining his PGA Tour card.
He had four top-10 finishes and tied for 23rd at the U.S. Open before the Open Championship.
After two rounds at the Open Championship, he was 4 under par and close to the lead.
He scored 3 over par on Saturday and 7 over par on Sunday, finishing 6 over par for the tournament.
Fitzpatrick described his putting as very poor and noted some difficult pin placements.
He decided to take two weeks off from golf to rest and reset.
The Open Championship was held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England.
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Karl-Anthony Towns, a New York Knicks basketball star, made his first appearance in a WWE wrestling event called "Saturday Night's Main Event" in New York City. He helped wrestler Danhausen win by performing two wrestling moves called chokeslams on opponents during the match.
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Karl-Anthony Towns participated in WWE’s "Saturday Night's Main Event" for the first time.
The event took place in New York City and included a match between Danhausen and JD McDonagh.
Towns appeared after Danhausen used a fake cloning machine to bring him into the ring.
Towns performed two chokeslams, a wrestling move where opponents are lifted and slammed down.
His help led to Danhausen winning the match by pinfall.
Towns is a key player for the New York Knicks, who recently won the NBA championship.
Fans reacted positively to Towns' wrestling performance, praising the moves and his appearance.
Towns averaged 15.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game in the NBA playoffs this season.
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal just after the match went into extra time, and Argentina played most of the game with 10 players after a late red card.
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Ferran Torres scored the only goal in the 106th minute of the final match.
Argentina had one player, Enzo Fernandez, sent off late in the game, leaving them with 10 players.
Spain took 20 shots during the match; Argentina did not have a single shot on goal before Torres scored.
Spain is the first country to win the European Championship and World Cup back-to-back twice.
Spain conceded only one goal throughout the entire tournament.
Lionel Messi scored eight goals and made four assists in the tournament but had limited impact in the final.
Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, at 65 years old, is the oldest coach to win a World Cup.
After the final, Spain’s players showed respect by forming an honour guard for Argentina’s team during the medal ceremony.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured the first-ever halftime show with performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber. England soccer legend Wayne Rooney criticized the halftime show, calling it "crap," while fans were divided on the entertainment. Spain won the match against Argentina with a late goal by Ferran Torres.
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The World Cup final took place at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
Performers at halftime included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, and appearances by The Muppets and Jason Sudeikis.
The halftime show lasted 27 minutes, 10 minutes longer than usual.
Wayne Rooney, a former England soccer star, expressed a negative opinion of the halftime show during BBC Sport coverage.
Some viewers agreed with Rooney, while others felt the show made the event too similar to the Super Bowl.
The halftime show was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin in partnership with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
The match remained tied 0-0 at halftime and ended with Spain winning after Ferran Torres scored in extra time.
Rooney played in three previous World Cups and holds the record for most goals scored for Manchester United.
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The 2026 World Cup ended with Spain winning against Argentina. Many Premier League players participated, and the tournament has affected their teams in different ways, such as injuries and transfers. Clubs are now preparing for the new season while managing these changes.
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup by beating Argentina in the final.
All 20 Premier League teams had at least one player in the World Cup.
Arsenal is worried about William Saliba’s back injury, and Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have minor fitness concerns.
Leandro Trossard scored twice for Belgium before transferring to Besiktas for £15 million.
Aston Villa’s player Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury (ACL) and will be out until next year.
Aston Villa signed Johan Manzambi for over £50 million after his strong performance for Switzerland.
Chelsea bought England midfielder Morgan Rogers for £117 million, while Lucas Digne is moving to Paris Saint-Germain.
Bournemouth’s young winger Rayan performed well for Brazil and raised his value after moving to the club in January.
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The article previews the final day highlights of the 154th Open golf tournament held at Royal Birkdale. It mentions past winners and focuses on top players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy competing for the Claret Jug trophy.
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The article covers the final round of the 154th Open golf tournament.
The event is held at Royal Birkdale, a well-known golf course in Southport.
Past champions at Royal Birkdale include Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington, and Jordan Spieth.
Jordan Spieth last won the Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
Scottie Scheffler is the world number one golfer and defending champion from the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush.
Rory McIlroy, ranked world number two, aims to win the Claret Jug after winning the Masters tournament earlier in the year.
The Claret Jug is the trophy awarded to the Open champion.
The article is part of BBC Sport’s golf coverage including live scores and highlights.
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