President Donald Trump is expected to present the World Cup trophy after Sundays final match between Argentina and Spain.
Trump is set to attend the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The U.S. president is set to attend the final match between Argentina and Spain, and FIFA’s leader has said “the plan” is for Trump to help present the trophy.

The Washington Post

Trump expected to award World Cup trophy on Sunday - The Washington Post

Whenever someone is accused of any type of wrongdoing, the threshold question becomes whether theres any there there. When it comes to the situation involving ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller, ther… [+5159 chars]

Whenever someone is accused of any type of wrongdoing, the threshold question becomes whether there's any "there" there.

NBCSports.com

The Athletic takes a close look at the situation involving ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller - NBC Sports

4 of 6Atlanta Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach starts a playoff game
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With the All-Star break and MLB draft now in the rearview, the second half of the MLB season has arrived, and the annual flurry of activity that is the trade deadline is fast approaching.

Bleacher Report

A Bold Prediction for Each MLB Team's 2nd Half After All-Star Break - Bleacher Report

Jul 17, 2026, 12:30 PM ET
We are into the final weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and are preparing for the tournament's last two games.
England and France will compete for the bronze medal Saturd… [+199 chars]

Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we enter the final weekend of the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN

World Cup Daily live: Final winners (and fans!) to get championship rings - ESPN

Who: France vs EnglandWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoffWhere: Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida, the United StatesWhen: Saturday at 5pm (21:00 GMT)How to follow: We will have all the build-… [+6267 chars]

Losing semifinalists France and England meet in a playoff for the bronze medal, a day before the World Cup final.

Al Jazeera English

France vs England – World Cup third-place playoff: Prediction, kickoff - Al Jazeera

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pgatour.com

Signature Scroll: British Open delivers surprise; who will rise, fade after Round 1 - PGA Tour

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract at Anfield.
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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new five-year contract at Anfield.

BBC News

Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal - BBC

MLB owners and players are reportedly both willing to sacrifice games during the 2027 season should the other side refuse to budge on their stance regarding a salary cap.
According to ESPN's 
Jeff … [+2038 chars]

MLB owners and players are reportedly both willing to sacrifice games during the 2027 season should the other side refuse to budge on their stance regarding a salary cap.

MLB Owners Reportedly 'Prepared to Cancel Games' in 2027 If Players Maintain Anti-Salary Cap Stance - Bleacher Report

Jackson Suber led the British Open after Round 1, just like everybody expected.
Now, Lucas Herbert is making history, just like everybody expected.
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Jackson Suber is carrying a one-shot lead into the second round at Royal Birkdale.

Yahoo Entertainment

The Open Championship Friday live updates, leaderboard: Lucas Herbert, Sam Burns tie record for lowest major score ever - Yahoo Sports

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From Cat combos to tricky artifact loops, there's plenty of spice to be found in Modern. See what decks broke from the norm at the Pro Tour!

Magic.gg

The Spiciest Modern Decklists from Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes - magic.gg

This weekend marks the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, with so much on the line for the remaining four sides.
Yes, there are technically still four sides left in the competition despite Sundays fi… [+2497 chars]

This weekend marks the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, with so much on the line for the remaining four sides.

HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music

World Cup Golden Boot rules explained as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane battle it out - hitc.com

Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red Bull demonstrated strong early pace.
The Red Bul… [+2785 chars]

The two former championship rivals tussled for the top spot in first practice at  Spa-Francorchamps

Motorsport.com

F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Lewis Hamilton - Motorsport.com

Sophie Cunningham has done something far more impressive than anything she's ever done on a basketball court.
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Sophie Cunningham's viral post about farmland and data centers angered both liberals and conservatives, racking up over 8 million views on X.

Fox News

Sophie Cunningham manages to anger both the left and right with a simple social media post - Fox News

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didnt think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remar… [+3186 chars]

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until years later when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal. Now those images of Messi and an…

Associated Press

World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title - AP News

As the World Cup moves toward its conclusion this weekend, these photographs from NPR station photographers look beyond the stadium pitches to the places where fans gathered to take in the games. At … [+9180 chars]

NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.

Photos: When the World Cup came to town : The Picture Show - NPR

MassLive.com

Red Sox trade deadline approach, Craig Breslow’s job security, Rafael Devers’ return among top second half storylines - MassLive

The NFL has never been deeper at wide receiver, with some teams rostering two bona fide stars at the position. Here are the league’s top 10 WR2s heading into 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the NFL's Best WR2s for 2026: Jaylen Waddle Poised for Bounce-Back Year With Broncos - Sports Illustrated

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Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Which stars could be dealt? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Philly.

MLB All-Star Week buzz: Latest intel, trade rumors, Skubal, more - ESPN

Spain vs Argentina promises to be a fascinating final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We take a look at six key talking points that could make this game special.
So, the end is approaching. Sunday’s 202… [+10379 chars]

Spain vs Argentina is sure to be a tasty end to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We take a look at six key talking points that could make this game special.

Theanalyst.com

Spain vs Argentina: Six Key Subplots That Could Decide 2026 World Cup Final - Opta Analyst

During Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal, Argentina’s players unfurled a banner reading Las Malvinas son Argentinas (“The Falkland Islands are Argentinian”) after beating England.
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FIFA is weighing disciplinary action after Argentina’s post-victory banner reignited a decades-old sovereignty dispute.