SPORTSWomen’s tennis players must take one-time gene test for eligibilityPlayers will need to take a test for the SRY gene, which helps to determine biological sex, the WTA says.Al Jazeera·July 20, 2026
SPORTSLamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray MessiSpain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.BBC News·July 20, 2026
SPORTSVictory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World CupIt might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.BBC News·July 20, 2026
SPORTSWorld Cup 2026 final in photos: Spain triumphs as football crowns a new championSpain reclaimed football's biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final.CNBC·July 20, 2026
SPORTSSpain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra timeFerran Torres' first goal of this year's World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world.CNBC·July 19, 2026
SPORTSNBA offseason buzz: Latest updates on free agency ...We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on rookies at summer and offseason free agency.ESPN·July 19, 2026
SPORTSCopy of NBA rookie rankings: Where Boozer, Dybantsa and ot...NBA analyst Zach Kram breaks down rookie rankings for this season's highly anticipated draft class coming out of summer league.ESPN·July 19, 2026
SPORTS'Slippers and slides, baby!': For fun or therapy, NFL players love their off-field footwearFrom Hulk slides to Hot Wheels slippers to therapeutic mules, NFL players focus on their feet off the field.ESPN·July 19, 2026
SPORTSFIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World StageOrganizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?Wired·July 19, 2026
SPORTSMLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an endIn 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?NPR·July 19, 2026
SPORTSWhy the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to comeThe 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.BBC News·July 19, 2026
SPORTSNetanyahu declares support for Argentina ahead of World Cup finalArgentina’s ambassador to Israel has presented Benjamin Netanyahu with a football jersey ahead of the World Cup final.Al Jazeera·July 19, 2026
