Golfer Sam Burns did not expect to play in the Open Championship because his wife’s due date was near the tournament. However, his daughter was born early, allowing him to travel to England and compete, where he currently leads the tournament.
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Sam Burns finished second in the recent U.S. Open golf tournament.
His wife, Caroline, was due to give birth around the same time as the Open Championship.
Their daughter, Bella, was born on July 3, a few days earlier than expected.
Burns traveled to England to play in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
His wife encouraged him to compete while she stayed home with their children.
Burns holds a two-shot lead going into the final day of the tournament.
There is a golf belief that having a newborn can help a player relax, but Burns disagreed with this idea.
The tournament is one of the final major golf events of the year.
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The article highlights the best shots from the final round of the 2026 Open Championship golf tournament. It features players Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Ryan Fox.
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The article focuses on the final day of the 2026 Open Championship.
It shows top golf shots from the event.
Notable golfers mentioned are Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Ryan Fox.
The content is available only to users in the UK.
The article is published on BBC Sport.
The Open Championship is an important golf tournament.
This coverage is part of BBC Sport’s golf section.
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Lucas Herbert played well at the Open Championship, tying a major record with a score of 62 but is now three shots behind the leader, Sam Burns. Burns, who recently had near wins in major golf tournaments, holds the lead going into the final round.
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Lucas Herbert scored an eight-under 62, tying a major championship record.
Herbert is three shots behind Sam Burns after the third round.
Sam Burns tied Herbert's 62 on Friday and followed with a 65 on Saturday.
Burns leads the tournament by two shots over Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox.
Burns has had close calls in previous major golf events but has not yet won one.
Herbert acknowledges Burns is a strong competitor and difficult to catch.
The final round of the Open Championship will determine the winner.
Ryan Gerard, a new player on the PGA Tour, is also close behind the leaders.
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The Boston Red Sox won their 12th game in a row by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 in a close game. Their big 4-run seventh inning helped them take the lead and excited the crowd at Fenway Park.
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The Red Sox have won 12 games in a row.
They currently hold the third American League Wild Card spot.
The Red Sox beat the Rays 7-6 on Saturday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run with two outs in the seventh inning.
Before Abreu’s homer, players Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Andruw Monasterio helped score runs and keep the inning alive.
This was the third straight win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Red Sox could sweep the Rays if they win the final game of the series.
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Sam Burns is leading the Open Championship after 54 holes and is close to winning his first major golf title. His friend and world number one golfer, Scottie Scheffler, praised Burns’s talent and said he has been close to winning other big tournaments.
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Sam Burns is currently leading the Open Championship with a score of 10-under.
He has a two-shot lead over golfers Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox.
Burns nearly missed the tournament due to the birth of his daughter, who was born a few days early.
Scottie Scheffler, the world number one golfer, often practices with Burns.
Scheffler has noted Burns’s strong game and past close finishes at the U.S. Open.
Burns is gaining experience and continuing to give himself chances to win major titles.
The Open Championship is one of golf’s four major tournaments.
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The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony started with a performance by streamer IShowSpeed, followed by rapper Post Malone. The evening features many famous singers and actors, including Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, and Tom Cruise, performing before and during the final match between Spain and Argentina.
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IShowSpeed performed at the start of the World Cup closing ceremony.
Post Malone performed his hit song "Wow" after IShowSpeed.
The final match is between Spain and Argentina, held at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Other stars performing include Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Tom Cruise.
Madonna will perform songs from her new album, "Confessions II," which recently topped charts.
Shakira and Burna Boy performed together again after the opening ceremony.
BTS returned from a three-year break for military service and are currently on a world tour.
The halftime show will last about 20-25 minutes and aims to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
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The New York Mets reportedly used artificial intelligence (AI) through in-dugout iPads to help with game decisions, which goes against Major League Baseball (MLB) rules. Despite this AI help, the team still performed very poorly during the season.
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The Mets used a custom tab on iPads to access AI programs that MLB does not allow during games.
It is unclear when or how long the Mets used this AI system.
The use of AI in this way was discovered and reported by the New York Post.
Both the former manager Carlos Mendoza and interim manager Andy Green were involved in the season but it’s not known who used the AI.
The AI strategy did not improve the Mets’ performance, and the team finished near the bottom of the standings.
MLB has closed the loophole that allowed access to unauthorized AI programs on iPads.
The report suggests the Mets may have misused the AI advice or the team’s players were not good enough for the AI to help.
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Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi said the ACC conference is better than the Big Ten, despite recent Big Ten successes. He said the ACC has more skill and has a winning record against the SEC and Big Ten in bowl games and regular season.
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Pat Narduzzi is the head coach of Pitt football.
He said the ACC is a better college football conference than the Big Ten.
The Big Ten has won the last three College Football Playoff national championships.
Narduzzi has a 1-6 record against Big Ten teams with Pitt.
His only win against the Big Ten came in 2016 against Penn State.
The ACC has a winning record against the SEC and Big Ten in bowl games and regular season matchups.
The ACC has struggled to send multiple teams to the College Football Playoff in recent years.
Miami was the only ACC team to contend for the national championship last season.
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Ryan Fox from New Zealand won The Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale by finishing one stroke ahead of Cameron Young. Fox played very well in tough weather and made a key birdie on the last hole to secure his first major win.
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Ryan Fox is 39 years old and won his first major golf title at The Open.
He finished with a score two under par 68 in the final round.
Fox was one stroke ahead of American golfer Cameron Young.
Fox hit a 330-yard tee shot and made a crucial putt on the 18th hole to win.
He began the tournament far behind but made a huge comeback, rising from joint 85th place after the first round.
His 62 on Saturday tied the record for the lowest round in a men's major tournament.
Fox is ranked number 56 in the world and is the lowest-ranked Open champion since 2011.
He is the son of Grant Fox, a famous New Zealand rugby player.
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Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon had a soft-tissue injury that kept him out of mandatory minicamp practices. He says he feels great now and expects to be fully ready for training camp starting July 29.
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Makai Lemon was picked 20th overall in the NFL draft by the Eagles.
The Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots this offseason.
Lemon missed minicamp due to a soft-tissue injury.
He is working hard to learn the team's playbook before training camp.
Training camp starts on July 29 for the Eagles.
Lemon needs to build timing with quarterback Jalen Hurts and learn game cadence.
The Eagles will have two new starting receivers: Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks.
Veteran receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert remain key players for the Eagles’ offense.
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Fans from Spain and Argentina gathered in New York City before the FIFA World Cup final to support their teams. The city's mayor promoted easy access to the games with affordable tickets, public watch parties, and special deals for locals.
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The FIFA World Cup final was held in New York City featuring Argentina versus Spain.
Fans arrived early across the city, showing excitement and hope for their teams.
Some fans travelled long distances and saw the event as a special cultural moment.
New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized making the World Cup accessible to local residents.
The city offered reduced-price tickets, affordable meals, and watch parties in all boroughs.
Mayor Mamdani also visited diverse locations, such as Rikers Island jail, to include various communities.
The event highlighted New York's diversity, where over 700 languages are spoken.
This inclusive approach contrasted with the immigration policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Spain and Argentina are playing in the final match of the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Spain, the European champions, and Argentina, the defending world champions, are competing for the championship trophy.
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The final is held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Spain are the current European champions and aim to win both the Euro and World Cup again.
Argentina won the last World Cup and try to win back-to-back titles for the first time since Brazil in 1962.
Spain plays a possession-based style, controlling the midfield and pace of the game.
Argentina is known for strong defense and resilience in the tournament.
Lionel Messi is the captain of Argentina, chasing his second World Cup win and a new all-time scoring record.
The match features famous captains Rodri for Spain and Messi for Argentina.
The event included a closing ceremony with performances by well-known artists.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final features Spain playing against Argentina. The match highlights star players Lionel Messi for Argentina and rising Spanish talent Lamine Yamal. The tournament has also attracted attention for its increased American influence and some off-field controversies.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is between Spain and Argentina.
Lionel Messi, a well-known Argentine player, is part of the final.
Lamine Yamal, a young Spanish football star, is also a key player.
The tournament shows a growing American influence, including higher ticket prices and longer halftime shows.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump have played notable roles in this World Cup.
The final includes tactical battles between both teams, involving control and resilience.
The event has sparked debates about the future direction of football.
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Rohit Sharma, a key Indian cricket player, was dismissed by Jacob Bethell after scoring 138 runs. India needs 128 more runs to win the final One Day International match against England at Lord’s and take the series.
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Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs before being bowled out.
Jacob Bethell was the bowler who got Rohit Sharma out.
The match is the third and final One Day International between England and India.
The game is being played at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
India needs 128 runs to win the match.
A win in this match would give India the series victory over England.
The article’s live coverage was only available to UK users.
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Emmanuel Kelly, an Iraqi-born singer with a remarkable life story, is one of the headliners for the first-ever FIFA World Cup half-time show. After being abandoned as a baby and adopted in Australia, he overcame disability to build a music career and will perform alongside stars like Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Madonna.
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Emmanuel Kelly was found abandoned as a baby in Baghdad and raised at Mother Teresa’s orphanage.
He was adopted by an Australian humanitarian worker and moved to Australia in 2000.
Emmanuel had multiple surgeries and now uses prosthetic limbs.
He began his music career after appearing on Australia’s The X Factor in 2011.
Emmanuel became friends with Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin, who invited him on tour and to perform at major events.
Kelly was the first differently abled artist to headline a FIFA half-time show.
He will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show with other famous musicians.
The World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the same venue where Kelly performed at the Club World Cup final.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be held on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, featuring Spain versus Argentina. This tournament included 48 countries, making it the largest World Cup ever, with more than six million fans attending matches across three host countries, including the United States.
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The final match is between Spain and Argentina, two of the last teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina is the defending champion and hopes to win consecutive World Cups for the first time since Brazil in the 1950s and 1960s.
Spain is slightly favored to win and seeks its second World Cup title (first won in 2010).
Argentina has reached the World Cup final seven times and won three times before.
The final will include a closing ceremony with performances by Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson, and a halftime show with Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS.
Important attendees include President Donald Trump, Spain’s Royal Family, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed strong security preparations involving federal, state, and local law enforcement.
The final will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo.
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Argentina and Spain are set to face each other in the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina won their semifinal against England, while Spain had a strong win over France, showing contrasting styles of play.
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Lautaro Martínez scored the goal that sent Argentina to the final and became emotional in a post-match interview.
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, expressed confidence in his players despite setbacks during the match.
England had only 12% possession in the 37 minutes between scoring first and Argentina taking the lead.
Spain maintains a style focused on keeping control of the ball, averaging 64% possession in the tournament.
Spain’s playing style, called juego de posición, was revitalized by their current coach Luis de la Fuente.
Argentina’s players are known for their passion and childhood dedication to the game.
Injuries affected some Spanish players before the final, but key fitness is expected for Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro.
This final marks the first World Cup final match between the current champions of Europe (Spain) and South America (Argentina).
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Two riders died in separate cross-country horse riding events in Britain on the same day. Medical teams responded quickly, but neither rider could be saved, and investigations into the accidents are ongoing.
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Sophie Fouracre, 34, died in a cross-country accident at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire.
Kerry Donoghue, 42, died in a separate cross-country event at Penrith in Cumbria.
Both horses were checked and found uninjured after the accidents.
British Eventing canceled the competitions for the weekend following the incidents.
Medical and emergency teams responded immediately but could not save the riders.
British Eventing expressed deep condolences and praised the emergency teams involved.
Recent years have seen other fatal accidents in the sport, including deaths in 2024, 2023, and 2019.
The sport involves three phases: dressage, showjumping, and cross-country, with both incidents happening in the cross-country phase.
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Fans attending the 2026 World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium are facing long waits to enter due to increased security. The United States Secret Service is managing security because President Donald Trump is attending the match between Spain and Argentina.
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The final is held at an 82,500-seat stadium in New York New Jersey.
The match features Spain versus Argentina with kickoff at 3:00 pm local time (8:00 pm BST).
President Donald Trump is present, making it the only World Cup game he is attending in person.
The U.S. Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are both involved in stadium security.
Security includes airport-style scanners and multiple security checkpoints.
Fans are experiencing around two-hour queues to enter the stadium.
Gates opened four hours before kickoff to help manage the crowd.
Despite the queues, no delays or disruptions to the match are expected.
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Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel won the 15th stage of the 2026 Tour de France by beating race leader Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish. Jonas Vingegaard, who was second overall, crashed and dropped out of the race, allowing Pogacar to increase his lead.
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Remco Evenepoel won stage 15 of the Tour de France on July 19, 2026.
Evenepoel beat Tadej Pogacar at the finish after an 11 km climb.
Jonas Vingegaard crashed 20 km from the finish and had to leave the race.
Vingegaard’s injury looked like a broken collarbone.
Pogacar increased his overall lead to five minutes after Vingegaard’s exit.
Evenepoel moved up to second place overall in the race standings.
Mexican cyclist Isaac Del Toro came third in the stage and moved to third overall.
Young rider’s white jersey changed hands from Paul Seixas to Isaac Del Toro.
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