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Longtime NBA assistant Igor Kokoskov has joined the startup men's and women's basketball league Project B as its head of player development, the organization announced Thursday.
Kokoskov, who …
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By ALANIS THAMES
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7/16/26
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Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has been suspended for two matches under new World Rugby guidelines confronting abuse of match officials.
Quesada was automatically sanctioned for “comments made in …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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New York Mets (40-57, fifth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (54-43, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Christian Scott (2-1, 3.17 ERA, 1.30 …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Los Angeles FC (7-5-3, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (5-5-5, 10th in the Western Conference)Carson, California; Friday, 10:25 p.m. EDTLINE: LAFC +124, Los Angeles +186, Draw +265; …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Atlanta United FC (3-9-2, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Nashville SC (10-1-3, first in the Western Conference)Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTLINE: Nashville SC -233, Atlanta United …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Seattle Storm (6-20, 1-12 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (14-10, 5-4 Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm takes on the Indiana Fever after Flau'jae …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Los Angeles Sparks (10-13, 5-7 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (8-16, 1-7 Eastern Conference)Chicago; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Sky -1.5; over/under is 182.5BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks visits …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Connecticut Sun (6-18, 2-8 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (8-17, 5-10 Western Conference)Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTLINE: Mercury -5.5; over/under is 163.5BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun takes …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Atlanta Dream (14-10, 7-3 Eastern Conference) at Toronto Tempo (10-14, 5-7 Eastern Conference)Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Dream -7.5; over/under is 181.5BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta Dream visits the …
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By The Associated Press
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7/16/26
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Rose Lavelle scored in the first half and Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Wednesday night in a match at Citi Field that was dubbed the Queens Classic.
The game was a rematch of the …
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By The Associated Press
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7/15/26
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Major League Baseball
National League
NEW YORK METS — Sent RHP Dedniel Núñez on a rehab assignment to FCL Mets. Agreed to terms with RHP Carson Wiggins on a minor league contract.
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By The Associated Press
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7/15/26
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All Times EDT
Thursday, July 16
MLB
N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
WNBA
Portland at Washington, 7 p.m.
New York at Dallas, 9 p.m.
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Toronto FC at CF Montréal, …
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By The Associated Press
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7/15/26
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by …
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7/15/26
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The best offense. The best defense.
The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history — and …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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7/15/26
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In this World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina have owned the final minutes.
Wednesday's rally past England in the World Cup semifinals — Argentina trailed 1-0 late before winning 2-1 — only …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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7/15/26
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Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham.
The winner will meet Spain, whose defensive prowess and …
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By The Associated Press
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7/15/26
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Eight
Lionel Messi, Argentina
Kylian Mbappé, France
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Erling Haaland, Norway
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Jude Bellingham, England
Harry Kane, England
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Ousmane Dembélé, …
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By The Associated Press
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7/15/26
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United States, Mexico, Canada
QUARTERFINALS
Thursday, July 9
Foxborough, Massachusetts
France 2, Morocco 0
Friday, July 10
Inglewood, California
Spain 2, Belgium 1
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By The Associated Press
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7/15/26
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award and the Super Bowl last season before the Seattle Seahawks gave him the biggest contract for a wide receiver in NFL history.
No …
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By ROB MAADDI
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7/15/26
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Patrick Surtain II has built an impressive resume in just five seasons.
The Denver Broncos defensive back has made four Pro Bowls, been first-team All-Pro twice, second-team once and was only the …
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By ROB MAADDI
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7/15/26
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