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Portland Fire (8-12, 2-5 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (5-16, 0-11 Western Conference)Seattle; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire visits the Seattle Storm after Carla Leite scored …
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By The Associated Press
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7/3/26
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AP Sports Digest
Here are the AP’s top sports stories that have moved or are planned to move today. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit AP …
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7/3/26
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Lionel Messi, Argentina
Kylian Mbappé, France
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Erling Haaland, Norway
Harry Kane, England
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Vinícius Júnior, Brazil
Ousmane Dembélé, France
Mikel …
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By The Associated Press
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7/3/26
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In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time.
Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win against …
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By JAMES ROBSON
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7/3/26
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being …
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7/2/26
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Knockout matches continue Wednesday at the World Cup in the round of 32 with 2010 champion Spain playing Austria in Inglewood, California, just outside Los Angeles. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo …
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By The Associated Press
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7/2/26
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The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
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By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA
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7/2/26
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Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina will look to claim one of the final spots in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Friday night when they face Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida.
To …
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By STEVE REED
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7/2/26
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Major League Baseball
American League
NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Yovanny Cruz to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Reinstated RHP David Bednar from the paternity list.
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By The Associated Press
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7/2/26
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It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at …
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By R.J. RICO
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7/2/26
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In a sport of headers and constant collisions, a fractured jaw would seem like a tournament-ending injury.
Not so much at the 2026 World Cup.
Austria defender Stefan Posch and England …
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By JIM VERTUNO
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7/2/26
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Sam Kerr feels that, given the right surroundings, she can be even better.
Already considered among the best players in the world, the Australian forward is joining Gotham FC, marking a return …
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By ANNE M. PETERSON
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7/2/26
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The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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7/2/26
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The Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red card so far in the World Cup.
While the United States celebrated a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, fans and players …
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By JIM VERTUNO
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7/2/26
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NHL teams committed more than $862 million in salary to 102 players on the first day of free agency, not counting entry-level or minor-league contracts.
Chicago signed Bowen Byram to the biggest …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW
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7/2/26
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden. According to Swift's publicist, the donations were spread out …
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By KIMBERLEE KRUESI
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7/2/26
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NHL free agency spilled into Thursday with some high-profile players still on the open market, including a three-time Stanley Cup champion.
Patrick Kane is still available after spending the …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW
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7/2/26
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Summer League games might end a few minutes earlier than usual this year.
The NBA announced Thursday that the “one free throw rule” will be used at the summer leagues happening this month in …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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7/2/26
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Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden. Nothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, but the New York Times …
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By KIMBERLEE KRUESI
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7/2/26
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Cooper Lutkenhaus drives around in a truck that's five years older than him. He runs around the track with a wisdom and a confidence that almost stand in contrast to his 17 years of age.
One of …
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By PAT GRAHAM
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7/2/26
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