SPORTSShould the NFL adopt the UFL's 4-point field goal ...Current and former kickers share mixed opinions on whether a rule change would be good for the NFL.ESPN·July 18, 2026
SPORTSReporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccerTune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.NPR·July 18, 2026
SPORTSWhite House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final<p>White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speech</p><p>The White House has backed Argentina’s footballers who <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/15/malvinas-is-argentinian-world-cup-holders-celebrate-win-over-england-with-bannerThe Guardian·July 18, 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 18, 2026
SPORTSPassan: MLB labor dispute loomed over this year's ...Even during the celebrations, the prospect of a work stoppage -- or a missed 2027 season -- remained.ESPN·July 18, 2026
SPORTSSkubal to the Dodgers? What will Mets, Red Sox do?...Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Which stars could be dealt? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Philly.ESPN·July 18, 2026
SPORTSKolkata sings for Messi as World Cup fever takes holdSouth Asia’s greatest football city has united behind its footballing saint.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
SPORTSLib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from FifaSir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".BBC News·July 18, 2026
SPORTSMessi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup finalAhead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
SPORTS🏈 College football: Lingering questions for Top 2...From new coaches to unproven players, these issues could trip up the best teams in the country.ESPN·July 18, 2026
SPORTSNFL players renew push for grass on heels of WCDozens of NFL players are continuing their push for the installment of permanent grass playing surfaces across the league after it was used successfully for World Cup matches at 11 league stadiums.ESPN·July 18, 2026
SPORTSNFL suspends Cards exec for gambling violationsThe NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy.ESPN·July 18, 2026
