Argentina won 2-1 against England in the World Cup semifinals, coming from behind to reach the final. Soccer analyst Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Argentina’s offensive play and Lionel Messi’s key role in setting up both goals.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal.
England scored first but then stopped playing as actively, according to Ibrahimovic.
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, made offensive changes late in the game.
Messi assisted both goals, although he did not score himself.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer in the 85th minute.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal during stoppage time.
Argentina previously came back from behind against Egypt and Switzerland in earlier rounds.
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
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England took an early lead against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, but Argentina scored two late goals to win the match. England captain Harry Kane said the team tried to hold on to their lead instead of pushing forward, which was not enough at this level.
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England scored first with a goal from Anthony Gordon assisted by Morgan Rogers.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, England’s top scorers, were not the scorers in this match’s goal.
England manager Thomas Tuchel changed the formation to a defensive setup, which backfired.
Argentina scored an equalizer in the 85th minute and the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
England had only 12% possession between the first goal and the opponent’s game-winner.
Kane expressed disappointment and said the team was close to reaching the final but missed the chance.
Kane criticized the team's mindset of trying to hold the lead too early instead of continuing to create chances.
England will play France for third place, while Argentina and Spain will play in the final.
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Micah Nori was hired as the Portland Trail Blazers head coach on a contract with one guaranteed year and team options for two more. Some coaches criticized the deal as undervaluing Nori, but he said he is happy with the situation and confident in the team’s potential to win.
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Micah Nori spent five years as lead assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves before joining the Blazers.
Nori’s contract includes one guaranteed year and team options for the next two, with a below-average base salary plus incentives.
J.B. Bickerstaff, NBA Coaches Association president, said the contract sends a negative message about coaching value.
The Blazers owner Tom Dundon has faced criticism for cost-cutting and rumors of relocating the team.
Nori said he feels supported by the Blazers’ ownership and management and believes the team is ready to win now.
The Blazers finished last season with a 42-40 record and made the playoffs for the first time in five years.
The team recently acquired star player Ja Morant and features other strong players like Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and rising talents.
This roster gives Nori a good chance to succeed in his first head coaching job and compete in the Western Conference.
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Justin Gaethje won a recent fight but might retire, leaving the UFC lightweight championship open. Former fighter Chael Sonnen says Max Holloway deserves a chance to fight for the title if Gaethje retires, and several other top fighters could also compete for the championship.
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Justin Gaethje won his latest fight by TKO in the fourth round against Ilia Topuria.
Gaethje is 37 years old and may retire soon, which would leave the lightweight title vacant.
There are several top contenders for the title, including Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Arman Tsarukyan.
Chael Sonnen believes Max Holloway has a strong case to fight for the title if Gaethje retires.
Holloway recently won a fight against Conor McGregor.
Pimblett also won his last fight quickly without taking damage.
The UFC might arrange a fight between Holloway and Pimblett to decide the next title challenger if Gaethje leaves.
The lightweight division has many exciting matchups to follow in the near future.
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Victor Oladipo, a two-time NBA All-Star, held a private workout for scouts in Las Vegas as he aims to return to the NBA after a three-year absence due to injury. He showed his skills but became emotional after the session, expressing gratitude for the opportunity.
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Victor Oladipo last played in the NBA three years ago for the Miami Heat.
He suffered a serious knee injury (ruptured quad tendon) in January 2029, ending his season.
Oladipo was a top NBA player, earning All-Star selections in 2018 and 2019.
He led the league in steals and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2018.
Oladipo has played for multiple NBA teams, including Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat.
In his last NBA season, his performances were below his career highs.
He had a brief stint playing in China for the Guangzhou Loong Lions.
Oladipo hopes to join an NBA team again and may help as an experienced player and mentor.
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England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but lost after conceding two late goals. Critics say England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, made defensive choices that allowed Argentina to take control and win.
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England scored first through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute.
Argentina equalized in the 85th minute with a goal by Enzo Fernandez.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal for Argentina in stoppage time (92nd minute).
England had only 12% possession after taking the lead.
Coach Thomas Tuchel replaced attacking players late and added defenders soon after leading.
Experts and former players criticized Tuchel’s defensive tactics as too passive.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final.
England reached their first men’s World Cup semi-final since 1966 but lost the chance to reach the final.
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Argentina made a big comeback to beat England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, scoring two late goals with help from Lionel Messi. New York Knicks player Josh Hart compared Argentina’s comeback to the Knicks’ recent NBA championship win.
Key Facts
Argentina was losing 0-1 to England but scored two goals late to win the semifinal.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer in the 85th minute from outside the penalty area.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Lionel Messi assisted both goals in the comeback.
Argentina also came back from a 0-2 deficit against Egypt earlier in the tournament.
Josh Hart, a Knicks player, compared Argentina’s World Cup run to the Knicks’ NBA Finals wins.
The Knicks had four NBA Finals wins after being behind by double digits.
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
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England’s men’s football team lost the 2026 World Cup semi-final to Argentina after leading 1-0, with Argentina scoring late goals to win. England will play France for third place in the tournament.
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England scored first in the 55th minute by Anthony Gordon.
Argentina scored late goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to win.
This is the second time in three World Cups that England lost in the semi-finals.
England’s previous wins were against Mexico (3-2) and Norway (2-1).
England captain Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham each scored six goals in the tournament.
England’s third-place match against France is scheduled for Saturday.
Players expressed disappointment but pride in their World Cup performance.
England has also lost in recent European Championship finals (2021, 2024).
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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball to play alongside Anthony Edwards. Edwards helped influence the decision to acquire Ball, with team leaders believing it will improve both players' performance.
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The Timberwolves traded with the Charlotte Hornets to get LaMelo Ball.
Anthony Edwards plays for the Timberwolves and was involved in the trade decision.
Edwards has a strong voice in team choices according to Minnesota’s basketball operations president, Tim Connelly.
Edwards and Ball were drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, picked first and third overall respectively.
Edwards scored an average of 28.8 points per game in the 2025-26 NBA season.
Ball averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists per game in his last season with the Hornets.
Both players expressed excitement about playing together.
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Justin Gaethje, the current UFC lightweight champion, said he does not want an immediate rematch with Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje won their last fight and thinks other top fighters should get a chance at the title before Pimblett.
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Justin Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria.
Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett fought recently, with Gaethje winning by unanimous decision.
Pimblett wants a fast rematch after a quick win at UFC 329.
Gaethje said on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he does not want to fight Pimblett again soon.
Gaethje considered he could have finished Pimblett in their last fight but chose to keep punching.
Possible future challengers for Gaethje’s belt include Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira, and Max Holloway.
Gaethje suggests Paddy Pimblett should fight Ilia Topuria next as a way to earn a title shot.
Gaethje said Topuria is unlikely to get a rematch after quitting twice in their fight.
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England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup semifinal after taking an early lead. England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, defended his strategy despite the defeat, and England will play France in the third-place match.
Key Facts
England scored first with Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute.
Argentina scored two goals quickly, assisted by Lionel Messi, to win 2-1.
Thomas Tuchel chose a defensive formation that some criticized after the game.
Tuchel said he had no regrets and believed England played their best game.
England had only 12% ball possession in the second half.
England previously had a strong World Cup run with wins over DR Congo, Mexico, and Norway.
England has lost key recent tournaments including the 2018 World Cup semifinal and Euro finals in 2020 and 2024.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final, aiming to win back-to-back titles.
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Patrick Mahomes praised Lionel Messi after Argentina's comeback win against England in the World Cup semifinal. Messi helped Argentina by assisting two late goals, leading the team to the final against Spain.
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Argentina came back from a 0-1 deficit to beat England in the World Cup semifinal.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer in the 85th minute, assisted by Messi.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time, also assisted by Messi.
Patrick Mahomes posted three goat emojis, calling Messi the greatest of all time.
Messi has a goal or assist in 11 straight World Cup matches since 2022.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the other semifinal match.
The final match is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
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LeBron James has been a free agent for over two weeks, with several teams interested in signing him. While the Golden State Warriors were seen as a top favorite, new reports show they now consider themselves underdogs, and James is likely to join an Eastern Conference team like the Cleveland Cavaliers or Philadelphia 76ers.
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LeBron James has not signed with any NBA team yet and is a free agent.
The main teams linked to him are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors were previously viewed as strong favorites, with support from players like Steph Curry.
NBA insiders now say the Warriors think they are a "dark horse" and that James might go East.
The Cavaliers were initially seen as the most likely destination; James started his career there.
The Philadelphia 76ers have also shown interest, with players reaching out to James.
If James joins the Cavaliers or Sixers, it would strengthen the Eastern Conference teams.
This shift in potential destinations could change the balance of power in the NBA next season.
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Argentina's soccer coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's strong spirit after they came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal. This win sends Argentina to the final against Spain, and Scaloni highlighted the team's teamwork and determination to keep fighting until the end.
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Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta.
Argentina came from behind after England took an early 1-0 lead.
This was the second time Argentina won a knockout match after trailing late, previously against Egypt.
Coach Scaloni described the team's effort as "epic squared," building on the previous comeback.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
Scaloni praised the players’ fearless attitude and strong teamwork.
The coach is aiming to lead Argentina to four major titles in a row, including previous Copa America and World Cup wins.
Scaloni said the players were focused on the game and not worried about pressure or the importance of the matches.
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Patrick Kane, a well-known hockey player, is deciding between signing with two teams for the 2026 season: the Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres. Kane, originally from Buffalo, has spent most of his career with Chicago and is still expected to contribute goals and points.
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Patrick Kane is 37 years old and considered a free agent in the NHL.
He spent more than 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Kane has also played for the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings recently.
He can still score around 20 goals and earn over 50 points in a season.
Kane is deciding between Buffalo, his hometown team, and Chicago for his next contract.
Buffalo could offer Kane a less demanding role in their lower scoring lines.
Chicago would likely rely on Kane as a main player in their offense.
Former player Chris Chelios shared information about Kane's decision process.
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England’s men’s football team lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals and missed their first World Cup final since 1966. Despite criticism of his decisions during the game, England head coach Thomas Tuchel still has the full support of the Football Association’s chief executive.
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England was defeated 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-final match.
This loss prevented England from reaching their first World Cup final since 1966.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England men’s football team.
Tuchel faced criticism for the substitutions he made during the match.
Mark Bullingham, the Football Association (FA) chief executive, supports Tuchel.
The match took place recently, with reports published 14 minutes ago.
The England men’s football team is preparing for future competitions like FIFA World Cup 2026.
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England was close to reaching their first World Cup final in 60 years after scoring against Argentina. However, coach Thomas Tuchel’s defensive choices allowed Argentina to come back and win, leading to criticism of Tuchel. England will play France in the third-place match.
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England led Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup semifinal after a goal by Anthony Gordon.
Thomas Tuchel, England’s coach, focused on defense late in the game to protect the lead.
Argentina increased their attacks and tied the game with a long shot by Enzo Fernandez.
Lionel Messi assisted again to help Argentina win and reach the World Cup final.
Tuchel received much of the blame for England losing their lead and the match.
England’s next game is against France for third place in the World Cup.
A win against France would be England’s best World Cup finish since 1966.
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England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semifinals but lost 2-1 after Argentina scored twice late in the game. England’s coach Thomas Tuchel made defensive changes to protect the lead, but Argentina’s Lionel Messi helped set up both goals that sent Argentina to the final against Spain.
Key Facts
England scored first in the 55th minute with a goal by Anthony Gordon.
Coach Thomas Tuchel changed England’s lineup to a more defensive formation to hold the lead.
Argentina scored twice late: Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez in injury time.
Lionel Messi assisted on both goals for Argentina.
England’s strategy was to defend closely near their goal, but Argentina kept attacking successfully.
England’s loss ends their chance to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
Tuchel accepted responsibility for the loss and said defensive changes were meant to block Argentina’s crosses and headers.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final.
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England lost to Argentina in a dramatic World Cup semifinal match on July 15, ending their chance to reach the final. Jude Bellingham, a key England player, appeared deeply upset after Argentina scored two late goals to win the game.
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England beat Norway on July 11 to reach the World Cup semifinal.
Jude Bellingham scored two goals against Norway in that match.
England led 1-0 against Argentina after a goal by Anthony Gordon.
Argentina equalized in the 85th minute through Enzo Fernandez.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Argentina has won several tight knockout games with late goals in this World Cup.
England will play France for third place on July 18.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19, aiming to win consecutive titles.
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NBA player Jonas Valanciunas signed a two-year contract with the Lithuanian basketball team Zalgiris Kaunas. After being waived by the Denver Nuggets, Valanciunas chose to return to his home country and continue his career in Europe.
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Jonas Valanciunas is a 14-year NBA veteran and free agent.
He signed a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas, a Lithuanian EuroLeague team.
The Denver Nuggets waived him, saving $8 million for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Valanciunas played 65 games last season as a backup center, averaging 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.
He reportedly had interest from other NBA teams but chose to play in Lithuania.
Valanciunas is expected to earn about $5.5 million over two seasons with Zalgiris Kaunas.
He played for two Lithuanian clubs before joining the NBA in 2011.
Valanciunas was drafted 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2011 and has played for several NBA teams including the Grizzlies, Pelicans, Kings, and Nuggets.
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