ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Lionel Messi didnt have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.
Argentinas superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. 
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Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan. Messi scored on a free kick after being taken down just out…

Associated Press

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record - AP News

The 2026 World Cup match between Algeria and Austria had a single loser: Iran.
The stakes were clear entering the final two matches of the group stage. The Argentina-Jordan match was of no consequen… [+4288 chars]

Here's how everything shook out in Group J of the World Cup.

Yahoo Entertainment

2026 World Cup Group J: Wild Austria-Algeria tie locks Iran out of knockout rounds - Yahoo Sports

The 2026 World Cup group stage is complete, and the Round of 32 is set.
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically advanced to the knockout stage, joined by the tournament's eight be… [+16394 chars]

Here's the full World Cup Round of 32 schedule, with every knockout matchup, date and kickoff time now set.

World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Full bracket, matchups, schedule and how each team qualified - Yahoo Sports

A.J. McKee and Liz Carmouche led all fighter salaries for the PFL San Diego event on Saturday night.
The salaries were provided to MMA Fighting by the California State Athletic Commission.
At the t… [+1818 chars]

Two fighters made six figures at PFL San Diego on Saturday night.

MMA Fighting

PFL San Diego salaries: Main event fighter made $10,000 in losing effort - MMA Fighting

Jaron "Boots" Ennis dropped Xander Zayas in the opening round and then dominated the fight to score a seventh-round TKO victory to win the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles on Saturday at Barcla… [+851 chars]

Jaron "Boots" Ennis dominated Xander Zayas in a seventh-round TKO victory to earn the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles.

ESPN

Xander Zayas-Jaron 'Boots' Ennis live updates, results and analysis - ESPN

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Cristiano Ronaldo could barely move more quickly than a shuffle at the end of Portugal's 0-0 draw against Colombia on Saturday.
That's perhaps no surprise considering the extr… [+5418 chars]

Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of Portugal's group stage campaign at the World Cup, but the refusal to manage his workload may come back to haunt them.

Could an overworked Ronaldo hurt Portugal's World Cup chances? - ESPN

Celtics star Jaylen Brown fired back on Saturday after ESPN’s Bobby Marks did a radio interview where he cited an analytics expert who questions Brown’s value, relays Jay King of The Athletic.
“Ther… [+2389 chars]

Jaylen Brown defended his record after Bobby Marks brought up analytics questions in a radio interview.

hoopsrumors.com

Celtics Notes: Brown, Trail Blazers Trade, Team Options, Thomas - Hoops Rumors

Colombia and Portugal played out a breathless 0-0 draw to a wall of sound at Miami Stadium, with both teams advancing to the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the top two in Group K.
The Colombi… [+4613 chars]

Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.

Al Jazeera English

Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal - Al Jazeera

FIFA.com

Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan - FIFA

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has never been afraid to speak her mind, so it was only a matter of time before she commented on the latest controversy involving Caitlin Clark. Unsurprisingly, … [+5290 chars]

Cunningham also blasted the WNBA and its refs for failing to protect her teammate

CBS Sports

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says players are 'definitely targeting' Caitlin Clark. Does she have a point? - CBS Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins made five selections Saturday on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft: two forwards, two defenseman and a goalie.
Following the day’s action, vice president of player personnel Wes Cl… [+6199 chars]

The Pittsburgh Penguins made five selections Saturday on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft: two forwards, two defenseman and a goalie. Following the day&rsquo;s action, vice president of player personnel Wes Clark offered insights into each player as well as scouti…

TribLIVE

A breakdown of the Penguins’ 5 selections from Day 2 of NHL Draft - TribLIVE.com

Photo: Brandon Badraoui/IMSA
Jack Aitken stormed to pole for Sunday’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, setting a new GTP track qualifying record along the way ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar … [+3839 chars]

Action Express Racing driver sets new GTP qualifying record for Six Hours of The Glen...

Sportscar365

Aitken Storms to 6H Watkins Glen Pole - Sportscar365

Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach following Scotland's exit from the World Cup.
The Scottish FA announced his departure in a statement just moments after Croatia's win over Ghana on Saturday, … [+2136 chars]

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

BBC News

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit - BBC

The 2026 NHL draft is complete and there were some truly wonderful moments. From the Ruck twins going together to the Pittsburgh Penguins, to the reaction of Jaxon Cover's family to the Cayman Island… [+55275 chars]

Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.

2026 NHL draft grades: Best, worst, most surprising picks - ESPN

Jerry Forton, assistant general manager of the Sabres, speaks about the team's draft class Saturday. Asked about potential trade proposals before and during the draft, Fortson said: "I didn't hear an… [+101 chars]

The Sabres feel scouts Graham Beamish and Lukas Sutter really did the job in getting to know what makes Daxon Rudolph tick on and off the ice.

Buffalo News

Mike Harrington: Draft was a snoozer but Sabres' first pick was a key talking point - Buffalo News

Harry Kane scored his 11th FIFA World Cup goal, more than any other England player has managed, to help his side beat Panama 2-0 and finish top of the Group L table.
Harry Kane became England‘s all-… [+5510 chars]

Harry Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal, more than any other England player has managed, to help his side beat Panama 2-0 and finish top of Group L.

Theanalyst.com

Panama 0-2 England Stats: Record-Breaking Kane Seals Top Spot for Three Lions - Opta Analyst

The ugliness of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup elimination apparently goes well beyond the field.
The AUF, Uruguay's soccer federation, has canceled the charter flight set to take players from their base … [+1192 chars]

The ugliness of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup elimination reportedly goes well beyond the field.

World Cup 2026: Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight home, has players fly commercial after elimination - Yahoo Sports

Against the White Sox this afternoon, the Royals lost their fourth straight game, this one a 2-1 comedy of errors in which the Royals failed to bunt home a run, had a runner thrown out at third after… [+3752 chars]

Even Moe, Larry, and Curly couldn’t come up with this.

Royals Review

In a comedy of errors, the Royals lose again to the White Sox - Royals Review

ANAHEIM -- The Angels officially introduced interim general manager John Mozeliak before their 5-2 win over the Athletics on Saturday, and he outlined why he joined the organization and his vision fo… [+4661 chars]

ANAHEIM -- The Angels officially introduced interim general manager John Mozeliak before their 5-2 win over the Athletics on Saturday, and he outlined why he joined the organization and his vision for building the franchise into a consistent winner.