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Soccer - World Cup: Argentina's Lionel Messi seeks immortality vs. stingy Spain - July 17 (UPI) -- Lionel Messi will attempt to further cement his name among athletic immortals when Argentina battles Spain in Sunday's 2026 World Cup Final.

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World News -- Nine Cuban canoe team members defect during Canada competition

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TV -- 'The Dynasty' docuseries trailer explores rise of UConn Huskies

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NFL -- Tennessee Titans to induct Chris Johnson into Ring of Honor -- The Tennessee Titans will induct franchise legend Chris Johnson into their Ring of Honor on Sept. 13 in Nashville, they announced Friday.

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Soccer -- World Cup 2026 victors to receive first-ever championship rings -- Winning players from the 2026 World Cup Final will receive championship rings, FIFA announced. Argentina will meet Spain in Sunday's finale.

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LeBron James, Fernando Mendoza attend Time 100 Sports Gala

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FIFA World Cup: Argentina defeats England

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MLB -- Cincinnati Reds, pitcher Chase Burns agree to $105M contract -- The Cincinnati Reds and All-Star starting pitcher Chase Burns agreed to a seven-year, $105 million contract, Vayner Sports confirmed Thursday.

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Soccer -- Messi dedicates Argentina's World Cup win over England to Maradona -- Lionel Messi called Argentina's comeback win over England in a 2026 World Cup semifinal "a gift for" late soccer legend Diego Maradona.

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Entertainment News -- Celebrity couples step out at the 2026 ESPY Awards -- Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks, Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim, Justin Verlander and Kate Upton and other couples attended the 2026 ESPY Awards.

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Soccer -- England coach Thomas Tuchel eyes future after World Cup semifinal exit -- Thomas Tuchel said he "looks forward" to his future as manager of England's national team after the Three Lions' brutal exit from the 2026 World Cup.

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Soccer -- Lionel Messi, Argentina rally past England to reach World Cup Final -- Lionel Messi assisted two late scores to spark a historic rally past England, leading Argentina back to the World Cup Final on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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MLB -- Brewers finalizing trade for Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. -- The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a trade for Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. The right-handed pitcher made eight starts this season.

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Soccer -- England mulls man-marking Argentina's Lionel Messi in World Cup match -- England will consider a man-marking strategy against Lionel Messi during Wednesday's World Cup semifinal, manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters.

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MLB -- Rays' Junior Caminero avoids broken pinky from 98-mph pitch -- X-rays returned negative results on the hand of the Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero after he was hit by a pitch at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

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World News -- Norway football star Haaland's Korean-made hair tie sells out: manufacturer -- The hair tie worn by Norway's star striker Erling Haaland at this year's FIFA World Cup made by a South Korean firm has already sold out, company officials said Wednesday.

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MLB -- Yankees, pitching lead AL past NL in 2026 MLB All-Star Game -- American League pitchers combined to allow just three hits for the first All-Star Game shutout victory in 13 years Tuesday in Philadelphia.

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Heat say Antetokounmpo-Portis power pairing a 'dream come true'

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Triple Crown's over, but 3-year-old horse racing competition continues

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Burns, Herbert tie major record with matching 62s at 2026 British Open

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Francisco Alvarez hits two homers to lead Mets past Phillies

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Roger Goodell says NFL wants to hold regular-season game in Japan

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Jalen Brunson, Alysa Liu walk the red carpet at 2026 ESPYS

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