Sam Burns missed the initial cut at the Open Championship after his first round but made a strong comeback in his second round with an eight-under 62. This performance moved him into a tie for fourth place, three shots behind the leader, Lucas Herbert.
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Sam Burns was expected to miss the Open Championship due to the birth of his second child.
Burns was allowed to play after his daughter was born early.
In the first round, Burns finished three-over-par and missed the cut line.
In the second round, Burns scored eight-under-par, a 62, which was six shots better than his first round.
Burns made birdies on the last three holes of his second round.
After the second round, Burns tied for fourth place in the tournament.
The leader at this point was Lucas Herbert, who also scored a 62.
Burns was three shots behind the leader heading into the weekend rounds.
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Chris Johnson, a former Tennessee Titans football player, revealed he was diagnosed with ALS last year. The Titans will honor his career by adding him to their Ring of Honor during a ceremony in September 2026.
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Chris Johnson played 10 years in the NFL and retired after the 2017 season.
He was diagnosed with ALS (a serious nerve disease) last year but announced it publicly a few weeks ago.
Johnson uses a special machine that lets him speak by tracking his eye movements.
He brought back the ALS ice bucket challenge on social media to raise awareness and funds.
The Titans will induct Johnson into their Ring of Honor at halftime of their 2026 home game against the New York Jets on September 13.
Johnson rushed for 7,965 yards and scored 50 touchdowns in six seasons with the Titans.
In 2009, he ran for 2,006 yards and 14 touchdowns, one of the best seasons in NFL history.
His 2,509 total yards from scrimmage in 2009 is still an NFL record.
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Lucas Herbert played very well during the second round of the Open Championship, scoring six birdies in the first nine holes and tying the record for one of the best rounds in a major golf tournament. He finished the round with a score of 62, took the lead, but was disappointed he did not do even better.
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Lucas Herbert began the second round five shots behind the leader and was just making the cut line.
In the first nine holes, Herbert scored six birdies, reaching six under par for the tournament.
He took the outright lead after birdies on holes 11 and 12.
He finished the round with a bogey on hole 18, ending with a total score of 62 for the round.
Shooting 62 ties a major championship record, which is a rare and notable achievement.
Herbert said he felt both disappointed and proud of his performance.
After this round, Herbert leads by two shots over players Cameron Young and Jackson Suber.
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Sir Garfield Sobers, a famous West Indies cricket player, has died at the age of 89. He was known for his skill both as a batter and a bowler and held several records during his career.
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Sobers played 93 international Test matches from 1954 to 1974.
He scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets in Test cricket.
His highest Test score was 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, a record for 36 years.
Sobers was a left-handed batter and bowled both spin and seam bowling styles.
In 1968, while playing for Nottinghamshire, he became the first player to hit six sixes in one over in a first-class match.
He was knighted in 1975 for his contributions to cricket.
Sobers was named one of Wisden's five cricketers of the 20th century.
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Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old player for Spain, is playing in his first World Cup and helped Spain reach the final against Argentina and Lionel Messi. YouTube star IShowSpeed posted a video urging Yamal to focus and win the final to stop Messi from winning another World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal is 19 years old and playing his first World Cup.
Spain will face Argentina and Lionel Messi in the World Cup final on Sunday.
YouTube personality IShowSpeed made a video message encouraging Yamal to “just win.”
IShowSpeed is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and wants Yamal to prevent Messi from winning again.
Yamal scored one goal and drew an important penalty in Spain’s win over France.
IShowSpeed has streamed major World Cup games and will appear in the closing ceremony.
The final and closing ceremony will be broadcast on Fox at 5 p.m. ET.
Other celebrities like Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson will also perform at the event.
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Spain is preparing to play Argentina in the World Cup final with confidence based on their strong team identity and unbeaten run. They focus on controlling the game calmly and working together as a team. Argentina is also a strong opponent, led by Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, who are key players.
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Spain has a 37-game unbeaten streak and won Euro 2024 before the World Cup.
Spain's style is to keep calm, control the ball, and stick to their team play.
Spain drew their first World Cup game against Cape Verde but maintained their approach through to the semifinals.
Spain beat France in the semifinals, a favorite team, showing calm and consistent play.
Argentina is the defending champion and has strong players like Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
Julian Alvarez is a versatile and skilled player who can score from different positions on the field.
Both Spain and Argentina are very confident going into the final match.
The outcome of the final depends on which team can maintain their focus and teamwork.
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England soccer player Jude Bellingham may face punishment for allegedly hitting the head of an Argentina player after England lost 2-1. If officials decide his action was violent, he could be suspended for England’s next game against France.
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Jude Bellingham is tied with Harry Kane as England’s top scorer in the World Cup with six goals.
After England’s loss to Argentina, Bellingham reportedly slapped Argentina player Valentin Barco on the head.
Barco ran onto the field celebrating a goal, and Bellingham reacted after being pushed by England defender John Stones.
FIFA was contacted about possible punishment but gave no immediate response.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) says hitting an opponent’s head with hand or arm off the ball can be punished as violent conduct.
A violent conduct ruling could lead to Bellingham’s suspension for the third-place match between England and France.
England and France’s third-place game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" reported on the special types of natural grass used at the World Cup to meet FIFA’s rules. The grass was carefully developed to survive different climates and playing conditions, especially in stadiums with artificial turf or domes.
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"CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
FIFA requires World Cup matches to be played on natural grass fields.
Some stadiums scheduled for this World Cup had artificial turf or domed roofs.
Special grass varieties were created to handle these unique conditions.
Dr. John Sorochan, a turfgrass science professor at the University of Tennessee, helped develop these grasses.
The grass development involved scientific research and cooperation with sod farms, like Crossroads Sod Farm in Tennessee.
The turf was engineered to remain resilient under heavy play and different weather climates.
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Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre is competing well at the Open Championship, finishing the first round with a score of 67, three under par. He praised the crowd at Royal Birkdale Golf Club for their respectful behavior, noting the absence of loud distractions common at some U.S. events.
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Robert MacIntyre is from Scotland and has played in the Open Championship since 2019.
He finished tied for seventh place last year.
In the current tournament, he scored 67 in the first round, three under par.
MacIntyre was two shots behind the leader after the first round.
He said the crowd at Royal Birkdale Golf Club was very respectful and quiet, unlike some U.S. golf crowds.
He made four birdies and one bogey in his round.
MacIntyre mentioned he remained cautious and disciplined during his play.
The leader after the second round is Lucas Herbert, who scored 62, eight under par.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the release of the new NBA schedule is delayed because LeBron James has not yet decided which team he will join next season. LeBron left the Los Angeles Lakers and is considering several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors.
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LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers and became a free agent on June 30.
The NBA schedule release depends on LeBron's decision since his team affects big games like opening week and Christmas.
Teams expected to vie for LeBron include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors.
LeBron’s agent mentioned that if LeBron joins Golden State, the NBA would likely increase nationally televised games for that team.
Market predictions give the Cavaliers and Warriors a 33% chance each to sign LeBron, with the Heat at 17%.
LeBron appeared at an event recently but did not reveal where he will play next season.
The NBA usually releases its schedule in mid-August, so the delay is notable.
LeBron hinted he won’t delay his decision much longer during a recent summit.
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Jackson Suber, a 26-year-old golfer from Tampa, performed very well at the Open golf tournament during his first time playing on links-style courses. After a strong start, he finished the second day in second place, surprising many who had not heard of him before.
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Jackson Suber is 26 years old and from Tampa.
He plays professional golf and qualified for the Open after finishing tied for fourth in the Canadian Open.
This is his first time playing on a links golf course, a style known for its natural, coastal terrain.
Suber has appeared in two previous major golf tournaments, the US Open in 2024 and 2026.
He is a former finance student at the University of Mississippi.
At the Open, he was briefly leading the field and ended the second day at six under par, in second place.
Suber’s caddie advised him to “follow his instincts,” which helped him play well despite limited experience on this course type.
He gained unexpected attention from media and fans during the tournament.
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Scottie Scheffler, the world number one golfer, started strong at the Open Championship with four birdies in six holes. However, a bad shot on the 17th hole, the easiest hole of the day, led to a bogey, and he finished three shots behind the leader after the first round.
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Scottie Scheffler is the current world number one golfer.
He made four birdies in his first six holes during the Open Championship first round.
He had two bogeys later, including one on the 17th hole, which hurt his score.
The 17th hole was the easiest hole of the day.
Scheffler’s poor shot on the 17th ended up deep in the grass.
He finished the day two-under par and three shots behind leader Jackson Suber.
Lucas Herbert leads after the second round with a score of nine-under par 61.
Scheffler plans to improve his position in the next round.
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Smoke from many Canadian wildfires has reached the New York-New Jersey area just before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The smoke is causing poor air quality, which could affect player health and performance during training and the match.
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There are 895 active wildfires in Canada currently.
Smoke from these fires has spread over parts of the United States, including the area where the World Cup final will take place.
Air quality warnings are in place in many U.S. states affected by the smoke.
Spain trained outdoors in New Jersey despite hazy conditions; Argentina trained away from the smoke in Atlanta.
Experts warn that poor air quality can cause breathing problems and reduce athletes' performance.
Players with asthma or other respiratory issues face higher health risks from smoke exposure.
Meteorologists expect thunderstorms on Saturday that may help clear the smoke before the game.
Teams are advised to monitor air quality regularly and limit outdoor exertion if pollution levels are high.
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Golfer James Nicholas withdrew from the Open Championship before the second round due to an injury he had been dealing with all week. He said pushing through the pain made it worse, so he decided to stop playing and focus on recovering in the United States.
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James Nicholas played the first round of the Open Championship but shot a score of 75 with no birdies.
He had an injury that worsened after trying to play through it during the first round.
Nicholas said competing in the Open Championship was a dream, making the withdrawal difficult.
He thanked the medical staff who helped him prepare to play.
The injury happened when he jumped down from a wall while sneaking in a practice round.
Nicholas will return to the U.S. to focus on recovery.
He expressed gratitude to fans who supported him during the event.
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England’s rugby team is prepared to leave the field if any player faces racial abuse during their match against Argentina. Team captain Jamie George said they have plans to respond strongly to any such incidents and will inform the referee immediately.
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England rugby captain Jamie George said the team might walk off the pitch if there is racial abuse.
Last year in Argentina, two England players were racially abused during a game.
World Rugby condemned the abuse but could not identify who was responsible.
The teams had a tense match in November with a heated exchange between coaches and players.
England has won nine of the last ten games against Argentina.
The match is expected to be very passionate, especially after Argentina’s recent football success.
The England team is discussing a clear plan on how to react if abuse happens again.
Jamie George emphasizes the importance of protecting teammates and taking strong action against abuse.
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At The Open golf tournament, Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both scored 62, tying the record for the lowest round in a men's major. Herbert narrowly missed making history by shooting 61 after missing a short putt on the last hole, while Burns reached the same score shortly after with a birdie from a bunker.
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Lucas Herbert from Australia scored 62 but missed a 5-foot putt that would have given him a record 61.
Sam Burns from the USA also scored 62, matching Herbert’s score and the major tournament record.
Both Herbert and Burns became the sixth and seventh players to shoot 62 in a major golf tournament.
The record was previously set by South African Branden Grace in 2017 at the same venue.
Herbert plays on the LIV Golf circuit and won his first tournament in May.
Burns was three shots behind Herbert, positioned at five under par after starting the day three over.
The hardest hole on day two was the 18th, where Herbert struggled with his tee shot and approach.
The lowest score ever in a major golf tournament is 60, achieved by South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu in a women's event.
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France and England will play against each other in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium in Florida. This match marks the last game for France’s coach Didier Deschamps, and star player Kylian Mbappe has a chance to win the Golden Boot award.
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The match is the World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, held in Miami, USA.
France lost to Spain in the semifinals; England lost to Argentina in the semifinals.
This game is Coach Didier Deschamps’ final match after 14 years leading France.
Deschamps led France to a World Cup title in 2018 and finals in 2022 and 2026.
Kylian Mbappe is competing for the Golden Boot, awarded to the top scorer.
Mbappe and Lionel Messi each have eight goals; Messi leads due to more assists.
France has won two of their three previous World Cup third-place matches.
Both teams prefer to have played in the final, but will compete to finish third.
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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract to stay with the club until 2031. The 25-year-old Hungarian was Liverpool’s best player last season, scoring 13 goals and making 12 assists.
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Szoboszlai joined Liverpool in 2023 from RB Leipzig for £60 million.
He signed a new contract extending his stay at Liverpool until 2031.
Szoboszlai was named Liverpool’s player of the season for 2025-26.
He scored 13 goals and provided 12 assists last season.
Liverpool’s squad is seeing many changes, with key players like Salah and Robertson leaving.
Szoboszlai is considered a future leader and is captain of Hungary’s national team.
His new contract helps Liverpool keep one of their best players amid big squad changes.
Liverpool will include Szoboszlai in their upcoming pre-season tour in the United States.
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The Portugal men's soccer team flew on a plane operated by Global Crossing Airlines for a World Cup match. This same plane is also used by the U.S. government under President Trump to deport immigrants, including Venezuelans, sometimes without legal processes.
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The Portugal team flew on July 4th to Dallas for a match against Spain on a GlobalX plane with tail number N837VA.
This plane was used the day before and after for deportation flights by the Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The plane was involved in a March 2025 deportation of over 200 Venezuelans to a large prison in El Salvador, despite a judge’s order to stop.
Some deportees on this aircraft said they were wrongly accused and suffered abuse at the prison.
FIFA arranged the Portugal team’s flight on this plane; the team has also flown other airlines during the tournament.
Other World Cup teams, including France, England, and Iran, have also used GlobalX planes.
Human rights groups criticize the use of the same planes for deportations and sports flights, saying it normalizes human rights violations.
GlobalX and FIFA have not responded publicly to requests for comment about this situation.
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Novak Djokovic, a famous tennis player, spoke about playing tennis at a high level at age 39. He also talked about Serena Williams coming back to tennis and shared his goals for the future.
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Novak Djokovic is 39 years old and still playing tennis at an elite level.
He discussed how aging affects his career in tennis.
Djokovic mentioned Serena Williams' return to the sport.
He talked about what he wants to achieve next in his tennis career.
The interview was on CBS Mornings with co-host Gayle King.
Djokovic is known as a tennis legend.
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