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Lionel Messi provided the decisive cross that helped Argentina to the World Cup final after beating England 2-1 in stoppage time.

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Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.

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Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the start of next season.

Spain have sealed their place in the 2026 World Cup final, but why did France collapse so easily?

Spain received strong performances up and down the lineup as they beat France to make the World Cup final.

Spain beat France 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday to make it three wins in a row against their European heavyweight rival.

Lionel Messi provided the decisive cross in stoppage time that helped Argentina to the World Cup final after beating England 2-1.

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.

What do young Spurs Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant have in store for Year 2? Let's evaluate intriguing players from the 2025 NBA draft class.

Which players have stood out, and who has struggled?

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Chip leader Lucas Jumalon holds 35% of the chips in play with nine players left to play at the final table in August.

The 2026 ESPYS are underway. From Jalen Brunson to A'ja Wilson, find out which athletes won.

Argentina flipped the script yet again with two late goals to stun England, sending them to the World Cup final with a chance to repeat as champions vs. Spain.

Thomas Tuchel vowed to stay on as England boss until Euro 2028 and defended his tactical adjustments in their World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara will play for New Orleans in 2026 on a reworked contract.

The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.

Teresa Weatherspoon bragged about the competitiveness of her team as the 2026 WNBA All-Star draft concluded Wednesday. Her All-Star general manager counterpart Cynthia Cooper said in response: "But can you score enough points?"