France lost 2-0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, ending their chance to win a third World Cup. Kylian Mbappe praised France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, who will retire after France’s next game for third place.
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France was defeated 2-0 by Spain in the World Cup semifinal.
Spain scored early from a penalty won by Lamine Yamal and a goal by Pedro Porro.
France will play the losing team of Argentina vs. England for third place.
Didier Deschamps will step down as France’s manager after the third-place game.
Zinedine Zidane will replace Deschamps as the new coach.
Deschamps has managed France since 2012 and led them to a World Cup win in 2018.
Mbappe expressed respect for Deschamps and said the team wants to win the final game for him.
France struggled to score in the semifinal despite many attempts on goal.
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Walt Hazzard, a former UCLA men's basketball player and coach, will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. Hazzard helped lead UCLA to its first national basketball championship as a player and later coached the team to conference titles.
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Walt Hazzard played for UCLA from 1962 to 1964 under Coach John Wooden.
He helped UCLA win its first national championship in the 1963-64 season.
Hazzard was a two-time All-American and was named Player of the Year by two organizations.
He was Most Valuable Player at the NCAA Final Four, averaging 18.6 points per game in the championship season.
Hazzard coached UCLA from 1984 to 1988, winning two conference championships.
He was the first coach to lead UCLA to win the Pac-10 Tournament in 1986-87.
Hazzard received the Pac-10 Coach of the Year award in 1986-87.
UCLA now has two members inducted into the Hall of Fame within three years, including Dave Meyers in 2024.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final for the second time. Spain played very well as a team and kept France from scoring, while France struggled to work together despite having strong players.
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Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final match.
This is Spain’s second time reaching the World Cup final.
Spain has been unbeaten for 37 matches, matching Italy’s record.
Spain kept a clean sheet (no goals allowed) in six of their seven World Cup games.
France scored only three shots on target in the match.
Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, took over in late 2022 and has led the team to several recent victories.
Spain will face either Argentina or England in the final.
Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal has never lost a game for Spain when starting.
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Macklin Celebrini, a young star hockey player for the San Jose Sharks, had a strong 2025 season and became the youngest athlete ever featured on the cover of the video game NHL 27. Celebrini has quickly risen in the NHL, breaking records and earning nominations for major awards.
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Celebrini scored 45 goals and 115 points in the 2025 NHL season.
He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in his first season.
He is the third-youngest player to score 100 points in a season.
Celebrini was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award and ranked fourth for the Hart Trophy in 2025.
He will be the youngest player featured on the cover of the NHL 27 video game.
The previous youngest cover athlete was Trevor Zegras at age 21.
Celebrini will appear in San Jose Sharks jerseys on the game’s standard and deluxe editions.
The Sharks added new players recently, including Ivar Stenberg, Mason Marchment, Jacob Trouba, and Darnell Nurse.
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England’s football team will play Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. England defender Marc Guehi said the pressure is on Argentina as they are the current world champions. England manager Thomas Tuchel addressed questions about tensions with player Jude Bellingham and confirmed key players’ readiness for the match.
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England and Argentina will face each other in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.
This is England's second semi-final in three World Cups, and they last won in 1966.
Marc Guehi said the pressure is on Argentina, who are the reigning world champions.
The rivalry between England and Argentina is historic, including moments like Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in 1986.
England’s manager Thomas Tuchel wants high standards and dismissed any tension with player Jude Bellingham after the Norway match.
Bellingham scored twice to help England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the quarter-final.
Declan Rice recovered from illness and is ready to play against Argentina.
Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah will miss the semi-final due to unavailability.
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LeBron James is considering joining the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, where he has strong personal and professional connections. If he signs, Klay Thompson might return to the Warriors for a final run with the team.
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LeBron James is currently a free agent and has several teams interested, including the Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors are in serious talks to sign LeBron James.
LeBron is friends with Draymond Green and has played well alongside Steph Curry.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr worked with LeBron on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.
Klay Thompson, who left the Warriors for Dallas in 2024, could rejoin if LeBron signs.
Thompson was a key player for the Warriors, earning five All-Star selections and four NBA titles.
The Dallas Mavericks, Thompson’s current team, are rebuilding and struggling since trading Luka Doncic.
Thompson returning to Golden State would likely mean a smaller playing role but add shooting and experience.
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Spain won against France with a score of 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal. This victory allowed Spain to reach the final match, which will take place in New Jersey on Sunday.
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Spain played against France in the FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Spain won the game 2-0.
The match decided who would go to the World Cup final.
The final will be held in New Jersey.
The game took place on Tuesday.
Spain's victory secured their spot in the final.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas. This victory puts Spain in the final for the first time in 16 years, with strong defense playing a key role.
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Spain scored two goals: one from a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal and one by Pedro Porro.
The penalty came after French defender Lucas Digne fouled Spain's Lamine Yamal inside the penalty box.
Spain's defense prevented France, with stars like Kylian Mbappe, from scoring despite many attempts.
Spain has allowed only one goal in seven games and has kept a clean sheet in the last six matches.
This performance set a new record for most shutouts (games without conceding a goal) in a World Cup.
Spain won their only previous World Cup title in 2010 and are also the current European champions.
The World Cup final will be held on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Spain will face either Argentina, the defending champions, or England in the final.
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Conor McGregor suffered a serious knee injury early in his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, leading to the fight ending quickly. Some people on social media have made conspiracy theories about the injury, but fighter Michael Chandler said McGregor is honest and would not fake it. McGregor plans to have surgery and hopes to return for one more fight in his UFC contract.
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McGregor injured his knee seconds into the UFC 329 fight after landing a jumping roundhouse kick awkwardly.
The fight was stopped because McGregor couldn’t put weight on his leg.
Some social media users think McGregor faked the injury or was hurt before the fight.
Michael Chandler, a fellow fighter, said McGregor is not the type to fake injuries and respects competition.
McGregor confirmed he will have surgery but did not provide details about how bad the injury is.
McGregor still has one more fight left on his UFC contract.
Fans want to see a third fight between McGregor and Max Holloway.
Michael Chandler is currently considered the most likely next opponent for McGregor when he returns.
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Baseball is planned to be part of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with Major League Baseball (MLB) players possibly participating. MLB is considering adjusting its regular season schedule and creating rules to encourage players to join their national teams during the Olympic baseball tournament.
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The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA.
Baseball is scheduled to take place during the Olympics from July 13 to 19, 2028.
MLB plans to pause its regular season from July 9 to July 21 to allow players to participate.
The All-Star Game is expected on July 11, likely in San Francisco, as part of the schedule changes.
MLB and the MLB Players Association are negotiating rules, including possibly restricting players who refuse to join their national teams.
MLB wants to prevent players from faking injuries to avoid Olympic play.
Details about player participation and final agreements are still being discussed and are not finalized.
The adjustments are easier since the Olympics will be in the U.S., reducing travel and scheduling problems.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for All-Star guard LaMelo Ball, hoping to strengthen their team for the 2026-27 NBA season. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins named Anthony Edwards an early favorite for the MVP award, saying Ball’s playmaking will help Edwards score more points and play better.
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The Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from Charlotte in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks.
Minnesota also traded Julius Randle to Brooklyn and re-signed guard Ayo Dosunmu with a five-year, $112 million contract.
LaMelo Ball is known for his passing and ability to assist teammates.
Kendrick Perkins said Ball will take pressure off Edwards, allowing Edwards to focus more on scoring.
Last season, Edwards averaged 28.8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, shooting nearly 49% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
Edwards made his fourth consecutive All-Star Game and nearly made the All-NBA team before missing the required number of games.
The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals in 2024 and 2025 but aim to advance further with their new lineup.
The addition of Ball and Dosunmu is expected to help Minnesota become a stronger contender for the NBA Finals.
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LaMelo Ball spoke with reporters for the first time since joining the Minnesota Timberwolves. When asked if he invited LeBron James to join the team, Ball gave a lighthearted answer. The Timberwolves are considered one of the teams that might sign James before the 2026-27 NBA season.
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LaMelo Ball recently joined the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade from the Charlotte Hornets.
Ball answered questions at his first press conference with the Timberwolves.
A reporter asked Ball if he called LeBron James to join the Timberwolves.
Ball laughed and gave a casual response instead of a direct answer.
The Timberwolves are listed as one of the teams that could sign LeBron James before the 2026-27 season.
Other teams interested in James include the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, and 76ers.
Timberwolves’ key players include LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert.
The team hopes James can fill the power forward role after Naz Reid and Julius Randle left.
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Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 semi-final match held in Dallas. Spanish fans were happy about the win, while French fans were disappointed.
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The match was part of the World Cup 2026.
Spain won the semi-final game against France with a score of 2-0.
The game took place in Dallas, USA.
Spanish fans celebrated the victory enthusiastically.
French fans expressed disappointment after the loss.
The match decided which team would go to the World Cup final.
The report includes video coverage and fan reactions.
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Jon Gruden, former NFL head coach, will return to the NFL next season as a broadcaster, not a coach. He plans to do play-by-play commentary for an NFL preseason game after years trying to get back into coaching.
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Jon Gruden was fired as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails with racial slurs were leaked.
Gruden wanted to coach again and even sought a college head coaching job.
NFL teams have not hired him as a coach or assistant despite consulting visits.
He will make his broadcasting debut as a play-by-play announcer for an NFL preseason game next month.
Gruden worked for nine years with Mike Tirico, a well-known sports broadcaster.
He previously worked as a color analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Football and other college football broadcasts.
Gruden coached in the NFL for 15 seasons with a record of 117 wins and 112 losses.
He won one Super Bowl and had five division titles and playoff appearances.
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France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending coach Didier Deschamps’ long tenure as national team manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both a player and a coach, will leave after the tournament following a career with many achievements.
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France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas.
Didier Deschamps has managed France since 2012 and will step down after this World Cup.
Deschamps won the World Cup as a player in 1998 and as a manager in 2018.
He holds the record for most World Cup games managed with 26.
France took only 10 shots in the semi-final, their lowest in the tournament.
Deschamps is one of three people to win the World Cup as both player and manager.
France reached the quarter-finals in four straight World Cups under Deschamps.
Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were unable to lead France to victory.
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Spain won an important soccer game against France and moved on to the World Cup final. This victory happened on Spain's national holiday, making the day even more special for the country.
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Spain defeated France in a World Cup semifinal match.
The win happened on Spain's most patriotic national holiday.
Spain will play in the World Cup final next.
The match was considered surprising or impressive.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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France lost to Spain 2-0 in the semi-final match of the World Cup held at Dallas Stadium, ending their hope of winning a third consecutive title. Spain played very well, controlling the game and scoring two goals, while France struggled to keep up.
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The match was the World Cup semi-final and took place at Dallas Stadium.
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final.
Spain scored once from a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal and once from Pedro Porro just before the 60th minute.
France’s key players, including Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé, could not perform well during the game.
France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, admitted Spain was technically better that day.
Spain’s midfielder Rodri controlled much of the game and outplayed his French opponents.
French player Adrien Rabiot got a yellow card early, which affected his play.
France appeared overwhelmed by Spain’s ability to slow down the game and control the tempo.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, a major international soccer tournament held in three countries, will end this Sunday after more than 100 games. On a podcast episode called "Settle In," Geoff Bennett and Simon Kuper discussed the tournament’s memorable moments.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest soccer event in the world.
The tournament was played in three different countries.
More than 100 games were played during the event.
The tournament ends this Sunday.
Geoff Bennett hosted a podcast episode called "Settle In."
Journalist and author Simon Kuper joined the podcast to review the tournament.
They talked about the highs and lows of the World Cup.
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