SPORTSIn New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup finalTournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizable Arab American community, football fans say.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
SPORTSFive football players who rose to social media stardom at the World CupOn-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
SPORTSFowler's not-top-10: Which NFL players almost made...New players joined the top 10, which means others dropped out. Here's who's trying to get back.ESPN·July 17, 2026
SPORTSRanking the top 25 college football recruits regar...Why let rising seniors get all the glory? We break down the best prospects in the country, including underclassmen.ESPN·July 17, 2026
SPORTSWhy Messi is the best player at the World Cup -- and the best male athlete of all timeLionel Messi has long been considered the greatest soccer player ever, but he's so much more than that. He's the best male athlete, in any sport, in history.ESPN·July 17, 2026
SPORTSOlympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wifeRohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.BBC News·July 17, 2026
SPORTSNBA offseason buzz: Latest updates from summer lea...We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on rookies at summer and offseason free agency.ESPN·July 17, 2026
SPORTSSilver: Unfair to turn Clark into 'political footb...NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a "political football" amid debates about officiating and physical play in the WNBA.ESPN·July 17, 2026
SPORTSLeBron says he's not ready to reveal next teamLeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season. The NBA's all-time scoring leader and current free agent spoke Thursday but didn't reveal his next team choice.ESPN·July 17, 2026
SPORTSBrazilian football legend Pele’s World Cup shirt sells for $4.9mThe sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.Al Jazeera·July 17, 2026
SPORTSMLB second-half preview: Is your team a World Seri...Who will rule the rest of the season? Here's everything you need to know coming out of the All-Star break.ESPN·July 16, 2026
SPORTSBarnwell's NFL trade value guide: The 155 players worth at least one first-round draft pickWhich NFL players would be worth one first-rounder in a trade? Two? Seven?! Let's put each team's stars into value tiers, factoring in ability, positions, contracts and age.ESPN·July 16, 2026
