WORLDSpain's listless performance won't cut it against ...Spain were lucky to beat Uruguay and will need to improve drastically if they hope to win the World Cup.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDWhich teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDAustralian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase<p>The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to police and local media</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/28/australia-news-live-sunday-nsw-shark-spotting-drones-politics-ntwnfb">FoThe Guardian·June 27, 2026
WORLDIran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt drawEgypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDFishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coastFishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.Al Jazeera·June 27, 2026
WORLDShoulder surgery likely to shelve Jarvis 4-6 month...The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the start of their Stanley Cup defense due to shoulder surgery, GM Eric Tulsky announced Friday night.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDSources: OKC to keep Hartenstein on 3-year dealIsaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Thunder through the 2028-29 season, sources told ESPN.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDUruguay out of WC after GK blunder against SpainUruguay pulled goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at halftime of their FIFA World Cup group stage final after his blunder in the first half gifted Spain the lead at Estadio Akron on Friday.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDAs expected, Maple Leafs draft McKenna at No. 1Quickly putting to rest any speculation of a change of heart at the NHL draft Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State winger Gavin McKenna, 18, with the first pick after he posted 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games for the Nittany Lions.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDMessi to start on bench for Argentina group finale...Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan on Saturday from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni said.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDSky's Cardoso sets mark for most FGs without missChicago's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record for the most field goals without a miss as she went 13 for 13 while scoring 30 points and grabbing eight rebounds, as the Sky rolled to a 124-94 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night at Wintrust Arena.ESPN·June 27, 2026
WORLDCape Verde smallest nation to make WC knockoutsCape Verde's memorable journey at their first World Cup is not over yet.ESPN·June 27, 2026
