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France’s Manu Kone (6) guards Iraq’s Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian Mbappe‘s first-half goal gave France the lead before dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter, creating the first weather-related suspension…

Just a year ago, when Lionel Messi was asked whether he would feature in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the United States, he kept fans on edge by downplaying the possibility. Lionel Messi has now find the back of the net in each of his last six World Cup matches. (AFP) Citing his age…

The FIFA World Cup match between France and Iraq has been delayed and is yet to resume after halftime due to severe thunderstorms and adverse weather conditions in Philadelphia, where the game is being played. A win in this fixture would secure the French side’s place in the knockout stage. (Getty Images via AFP) As…

Lionel Messi missed from the penalty spot, scored twice from open play, sent Argentina into the knockouts and rewrote multiple sections of World Cup history in the same match. Lionel Messi after his historic goal. (Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Mornin) Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash in Dallas, with…

The NBA Draft is less than 24 hours away, and so is Milwaukee’s self-set cutoff for making a decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. Boston Celtics is reportedly leading the race for Giannis Antetokounmpo (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Although several teams were initially linked as potential landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the list of contenders…

Few nations enter major tournaments with a stronger blend of proven pedigree and emerging talent than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade constructing a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts, and the depth available to him is one of the principal reasons Les Bleus continue to be viewed as one of…

Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers appear to be headed toward a very public split, with tensions between the two sides continuing to unfold in the spotlight. Brandon Aiyuk secured a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers in August 2024, but the relationship between player and team has since deteriorated. (X/@DylanMehl) Adding further…

After a remarkable 34-year run at ESPN, Linda Cohn is preparing to step away from the SportsCenter desk for the final time. Linda Cohn is preparing to step away from the SportsCenter desk for the final time. (Linda Cohn/X) The longtime broadcaster will officially retire on June 30, bringing an end to one of the…

Lionel Messi missed from the penalty spot, scored twice from open play, sent Argentina into the knockouts and rewrote multiple sections of World Cup history in the same match. Lionel Messi after his historic goal. (Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Mornin) Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash in Dallas, with…

The opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage saw football’s biggest stars arrive in style. Lionel Messi struck a sensational hat-trick for Argentina, while Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all scored braces for their respective nations. Yet when asked to rank himself alongside those names, Mbappe had no hesitation in…