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United States Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at 71

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:51:04 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - Prominent U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is dead following an unexpected and brief illness, his office announced on Saturday night.

"On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," a statement from the late senator's office said. "Senator Graham's family appreci

Businessman sold land to Kushner for Albanian resort with fake deeds

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:50:04 GMT

TIRANA, Albania: A businessman based in Miami, who is wanted in Albania for allegedly laundering drug money, is suspected of faking land ownership documents for a coastal area where Jared Kushner plans to build a multi-billion-dollar resort. This was stated in case files reviewed by Reuters by Albania's anti-organized crime agency.

The businessman, Artur Shehu, denied all the

Ex-Judge fails to overturn conviction in sexual abuse case in Ireland

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:27:20 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A former Circuit Court judge has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction for attempted rape and the sexual abuse of six young men when he was a teacher about 30 years ago.

In December 2023, Gerard O'Brien, 61, from Thurles in Co Tipperary, was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six victims.

Padres ride unconventional offensive effort into finale vs. Jays

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:19:14 GMT

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Given the way the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres have struggled to score this year, an 8-7 game at any point in the teams' weekend series probably wasn't on many Bingo cards.

Yet that's what happened Saturday night, with host San Diego winning after turning 11 walks and a hit batter into six runs. That gives the Padres (47-48) a chance to earn a series win

Twins turn to Taj Bradley in series finale vs. Angels

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:40:23 GMT

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A pair of eight-game winners will oppose each other on Sunday afternoon when the Minnesota Twins meet the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

The Twins will send Taj Bradley (8-3, 3.67 ERA) to the mound against fellow right-hander Jose Soriano (8-5, 3.40).

Neither player is an All-Star selection, but both have pitched well.

Cardinals' Dustin May strives to regain form vs. Braves

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:05:10 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals will search for their first series sweep in over a month when they host the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set that will close the first half of the regular season.

Sitting just a game behind the Miami Marlins in the race for the final wild-card spot in the National League, the Cardinals can clinch their first

Mariners aren't finding key hits on Florida road swing, to the benefit of Rays

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:40:19 GMT

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During a seven-game homestand that will end Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Tampa Bay Rays have been getting contributions up and down the lineup.

It was former Seattle draft pick Ben Williamson's turn on Saturday.

The utility infielder, dealt in February by the Mariners to the Rays in a three-team trade, crafted his

"Feel we got robbed today": Erling Haaland's father 'Alfie' after Norway's defeat against England in FIFA World Cup QF

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:59:27 GMT

Miami [US], July 12 (ANI): Former Norway international Alf-Inge 'Alfie' Haaland and father of star striker Erling Haaland expressed his disappointment after Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals, claiming the Scandinavian side had been 'robbed' in the contest.

Replying to a post on X by English sports journalist Henry Winter, Alfie wrote, 'Really

FIFA World Cup 2026: Head coach Tuchel demands more from England after win over Norway

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:59:05 GMT

Miami [US], July 12 (ANI): England manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players' fighting spirit after they battled past Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, but insisted the Three Lions must improve their performances if they are to lift the trophy.

England recovered from going a goal down to book their place in the last four, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to overturn And

Marlins hope to finish strong first half by avoiding sweep vs. Guardians

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:55:12 GMT

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Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo, who has a 1.80 ERA in two July starts, isn't easy to hit.

Cantillo, who will start against the host Miami Marlins on Sunday as the Guardians look for a three-game sweep, has an over-the-top delivery that gives batters fits. In fact, from last year to this season, his hard-hit rate has dropped from 41.8% to 36.5%.

Clutch Yankees out for sweep of Nats, who search for answers

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:40:31 GMT

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The New York Yankees will go for the series sweep against the Washington Nationals on Sunday as the teams close out the first half and enter the All-Star break.

After losing 11 of 13 games, the Yankees have won three straight, the last two coming via dramatic late-inning comebacks against the struggling Nationals bullpen.

On Friday night, the Yankees hit two hom

Argentina oust Switzerland in extra time, advance to semifinals

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:19:15 GMT

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Julian Alvarez scored the tiebreaker in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martinez added an insurance goal in stoppage time as defending champion Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on a hot and humid Saturday night in Kansas City, Mo.

Alexis Mac Allister also tallied, off an assist from Lionel Messi, for Argentina, which will face En

"Margins were not in our favour, but that's life": Head coach Solbakken hails Norway's historic FIFA World Cup run after exit

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:31:09 GMT

Miami [US], July 12 (ANI): Norway head coach Stale Solbakken fought back tears as he reflected on his team's memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals brought an end to the nation's best run at the tournament in nearly three decades, reported Reuters.

Playing in their first World Cup since 1998, Norway exceeded expectations by topping their group before

MLB roundup: Pirates clutch up in doubleheader sweep of Brewers

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:19:11 GMT

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Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a go-ahead grand slam to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon.

Valdez, who had six RBIs, connected for his second home run of the game in the seventh to put Pittsburgh back in front after previously giving them a 3-2 lead with his first

FIFA: 'No evidence' ball hit wire on regulation England goal vs. Norway

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:40:42 GMT

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England's lone regulation goal in its eventual 2-1 extra-time defeat of Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla., was not without controversy.

Norway argued -- and video replay appeared to show -- that a goal kick from their goalkeeper Orjan Nyland bounced off a wire supporting an in-stadium camera and redirected to an England player, settin

Jude Bellingham stars as England beat Norway to reach semis

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:19:04 GMT

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Jude Bellingham deposited the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time and England hung on for a 2-1 victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal classic on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla.Bellingham scored both goals for the Three Lions to dig them out of a 1-0 hole while tying teammate Harry Kane with six in this tournament. Anthony Gordon had an assist a

Rays continue winning ways at home, hand Mariners 5th straight loss

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:55:06 GMT

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Jonathan Aranda recorded three hits and drove in the go-ahead run, and the Tampa Bay Rays claimed their final home series before the All-Star break in a 6-1 win over the struggling Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Aranda went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run, including his first two-bagger in the third that scored Yandy Diaz to break

Yankees hit three HRs in 8th to storm past Nationals

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:25:19 GMT

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Ryan McMahon, Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit eighth inning homers and the New York Yankees rallied late for the second straight game, beating the Nationals 4-2 Saturday in Washington.

After staging a three-run ninth-inning rally in a 5-3 win Friday night, the Yankees struck an inning earlier on Saturday.

With New York trailing 2-0, McMahon homered off Or

Steven Kwan saves run, drives in 2 as Guardians beat Marlins

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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Nine-hole hitter Steven Kwan lined a two-out, two-strike, two-run double and also produced a run-saving defensive gem, leading the Guardians to a 4-1 win over the host Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.

Cleveland also got a two-out, two-strike, two-run double from eight-hole hitter Patrick Bailey in the eighth to add some insurance.

Tanner Bibee, who started t

(SP)U.S.-MIAMI-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-QUARTER FINAL-NOR VS ENG

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:15:08 GMT

(260712) -- MIAMI, July 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jude Bellingham (R) of England celebrates after scoring as Erling Haaland of Norway gestures during the quarter final match between Norway and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Miami Stadium in Miami, the United States, July 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

White Sox draft UCLA SS Roch Cholowsky at No. 1

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:05:12 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft in Philadelphia.

Cholowsky, who turned 21 in April, is considered by draft analysts to be the best college shortstop prospect since Troy Tulowitzki in 2005. He's the first college shortstop to be taken No. 1 overall

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway, England Ambassadors gear up for blockbuster WC QF

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:03:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final between Norway and England, Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, said she and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron were all set for a 'blockbuster' clash, highlighting the friendly rivalry and excitement surrounding the highly anticipated encounter.

England and Norway will face each other at the Hard Rock Stadium in Flori

FIFA World Cup 2026: England Legend David Beckham joins Three Lions camp ahead of WC QF clash against Norway

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:03:19 GMT

Florida [US], July 11 (ANI): Football icon David Beckham visited England's training session in Miami, ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Norway at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Saturday (local time).

The official England football team handle shared a picture of Beckham alongside Three Lions players and wrote on X, 'Sir David Beckham.'

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:58:39 GMT

Miami (Florida) [US], July 11 (ANI): Former England captain Bryan Robson believes Harry Maguire should have been included in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad, arguing that his strength and physical presence make him the ideal defender to handle Norway star striker Erling Haaland.

Robson stressed that England's current centre-backs lack Maguire's ability to match Haaland's power, making the upcoming clash a diffic

Cards starter Matthew Liberatore has something to prove vs. Braves

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:25:18 GMT

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Both sides will need their starting pitchers to chew up innings on Saturday night when the visiting Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals meet for the second contest of a three-game set.

Following a rain delay that spanned 2 hours and 43 minutes in the series opener on Friday -- a game that St. Louis won 2-1 -- the Braves were forced to deploy four relief pit

Rangers focused on rival Astros with All-Star break looming

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:19:11 GMT

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At the very least, the Texas Rangers ensured on Friday that the Houston Astros wouldn't bypass them in the American League West standings prior to the All-Star Game break.

The Rangers turned a four-run eighth inning into a 7-3 victory over the Astros in the opener of a three-game series between division rivals, and opened a three-game lead over Houston with two game

Rays, laden with All-Stars, hope to outshine struggling Mariners again

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:40:32 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are riding a power surge and sporting a new All-Star, the team's fifth, and will try to keep rolling Saturday afternoon when they face the Seattle Mariners in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The American League East-leading Rays hit four home runs in Friday night's 7-2 rout of the Mariners, who have fallen one game below .500, and Tampa Bay did it behind new

Yankees eye third straight win, face Nationals with Cam Schlittler on mound

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:25:12 GMT

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Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler looks for his 10th win of the season when New York visits the Washington Nationals in the middle game of their series on Saturday.

The Yankees have won two straight for the first time since June 23-24 thanks to Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s heroics on Friday night when he hit a two-run go-ahead homer and New York rallied past Washington 5-

Otto Lopez, Marlins strive to topple Guardians

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:05:15 GMT

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Winners of 26 of their last 35 games, the Miami Marlins are one of the most surprising teams in baseball. But the real shock is how the Marlins are getting it done.

Exhibit A is shortstop Otto Lopez, a first-time All-Star this season who was acquired in 2024 after he was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.

The Marlins, who will host the Cleve

FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane confirms golf outing with US President Trump

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:59:04 GMT

Florida [US], July 11 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played a round of golf with United States President Donald Trump, describing the experience as 'surreal' and praising the President's golfing ability ahead of England's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, reported Reuters.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Kane revealed that the round took place in

FIFA WC 2026: Tuchel confirms England's near full-strength squad ahead of Norway quarter-final

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:30:04 GMT

Miami (Florida) [US], July 11 (ANI): England head coach Thomas Tuchel has received a timely fitness boost ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, confirming that all players except suspended defender Jarell Quansah are available for selection for Saturday's (local time) clash at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, reported Reuters.

England enter the last-eight encounter after edging co

FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane plays down Haaland rivalry, puts England's WC dream above Golden Boot chase

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:29:22 GMT

Miami (Florida) [US], July 11 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane has brushed aside comparisons with Norway striker Erling Haaland ahead of their blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, insisting his sole focus is guiding the Three Lions to World Cup glory rather than winning the tournament's Golden Boot, reported Reuters.

England and Norway will face each other at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Saturda

MLB roundup: White Sox rout A's as Tristan Peters hits for cycle

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Tristan Peters finished 4-for-4 with four RBIs while hitting for the cycle and Sean Burke pitched seven sharp innings as the host Chicago White Sox routed the slumping Athletics 14-1 on Friday.

Chicago stopped a three-game losing streak while sending the Athletics to their season-high seventh straight defeat.

Andrew Benintendi, Sam Antonacci and Peters delivere

AI Cybersecurity Firm TAC InfoSec Limited Reports Record Q1 FY27 Results; Total Income Rises 97% YoY, PAT Surges 137% YoY

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:59:17 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 11: TAC InfoSec Limited (NSE: TAC), the NSE Listed company of global cybersecurity platform TAC Security, has reported record financial results for the first quarter of FY27, covering the period from April to June 2026.

The company's total income increased by 96.8% year-on-year to 200 Million INR, compared with 102 Million INR in the corresponding quarte

'The day before the BIG day': Norway complete preparations for blockbuster FIFA World Cup QF against England

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:31:32 GMT

Miami (Florida) [US], July 11 (ANI): Norway are looking to rewrite history with a victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday (local time) as the two giant nations fight for the coveted seat in the semi-final.

The Norwegian football team shared a post on its X account, 'Fotballandslaget', with pictures of players from a practice session and

Rookies Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter push Guardians past Marlins

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:55:23 GMT

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Parker Messick took a no-hit-bid into the sixth inning, and Chase DeLauter slugged a two-run homer as the Guardians cooled off the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

All-Star closer Cade Smith pitched a scoreless ninth, earning his major-league-best 28th save. It was the third time in three days that Smith pitched.

It was also DeLauter's 10th homer of the s

Rays use homers, stellar pitching, Taylor Walls' glove to defeat M's

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:55:17 GMT

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Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez posted his eighth win on the day he was named to his first All-Star team, and the Rays opened the final series before the break with a 7-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The 35-year-old right-hander replaced injured Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez on the American League squad for Tuesday

Reports: Bam Adebayo punches ex-Heat teammate Tyler Herro

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:40:26 GMT

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Bam Adebayo punched his former Miami Heat teammate Tyler Herro during a brief altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.

Both the Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks, Herro's new team, confirmed to The Athletic that they were made aware of the situation, but they declined further comment.

Reports said the exchange took place on a practice court

FIFA World Cup 2026: "Quarter-final time", Harry Kane gears up for England's high-voltage clash against Norway

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:31:11 GMT

Florida [US], July 11 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane shared traning snippets on social media ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, sharing images from the team's training session as preparations continue for the knockout stage.

Taking to X, Kane posted a collage of training photographs featuring himself and his England teammates with the caption, 'Quarter-final time.'

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:58:56 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 10 (ANI): The Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been officially renamed President Donald J Trump International Airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday (local time) said that the update will be effective from July 9th.

US President Donald Trump welcomed the update in the facilities' name, calling it a 'Great Honor.' He expressed gratitude towards the

MLB roundup: Framber Valdez fans 9 as Tigers win 5th straight

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:25:06 GMT

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Framber Valdez threw seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the visiting Athletics on Thursday night.Valdez (5-6) retired the first 11 hitters he faced and allowed just three hits, struck out nine and issued no walks in a dominant performance. Jake Rogers, Zach McKinstry and Eduardo Valencia hit home runs for Detroit, which won its fi

Janson Junk returns to help Marlins top Mariners for 6th straight win

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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Janson Junk, pitching for the first time since May 25, earned the win as the streaking Miami Marlins defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-4.

Miami has earned six straight victories, matching its best streak of the season. The Marlins have also won 16 of their past 18 home games.

The Mariners, who have lost three consecutive games, were led by Randy Arozaren

Don Mattingly open to becoming Phillies' full-time manager

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly made it clear Thursday that he's open to staying on beyond this season.

Talking to reporters after ESPN reported his interest on Wednesday, Mattingly confirmed the possibility.

'I like doing it,' Mattingly said. 'I didn't come here to do it, but I actually like doing it. I committed to two years, right? And, in

Patrick Sandoval sharp in return as Red Sox sweep White Sox

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:05:07 GMT

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Caleb Durbin hit a two-run home run and Patrick Sandoval pitched effectively in his return as the visiting Boston Red Sox edged the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.

Durbin delivered the only extra-base hit among Boston's four hits when he connected for a two-run blast against Anthony Kay in the fourth inning. It proved enough support

Ben Rice homers twice, drives in five runs as Yankees topple Rays

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:40:29 GMT

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Ben Rice bashed a two-run homer in a six-run third inning, and the New York Yankees split their four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays in a 12-4 walloping on Thursday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Rice went 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs, three runs, and a walk as the Yanks scored at least six runs in a game for the first time in 21 contests.

The

Admiration for Messi, aim for self-betterment: Yamal speaks ahead of FIFA WC quarterfinal against Belgium

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:01:42 GMT

Tennessee [US], July 9 (ANI): Young Spanish star Lamine Yamal expressed admiration for Argentina legend Lionel Messi, saying that he feels 'incredible' to see the World Cup-winning icon 'still playing at such a high level'.

Messi, aged 39, is leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals to his name, with a hat-trick against Algeria, his first-ever in the World Cup and a goal and assist in Argentina's comeback w

Priyanka Chopra unveils 'The Cycle Of Love' trailer on epic 6,000-mile love story

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:18 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra has shared the trailer of The Cycle of Love, a documentary that she has executive produced.

The film revolves around the real-life love story of Indian artist P Mahanandia, who cycled nearly 6,000 miles from India to Sweden in the 1970s to reunite with the woman he loved.

Along with the trailer, Priyanka announced that the documentar

England's Jarell Quansah gets 2-match ban for red card vs. Mexico

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:55:13 GMT

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FIFA extended England defender Jarell Quansah's red-card suspension to two matches on Thursday, meaning he will also miss the World Cup semifinal if his team advances that far.

Quansah was already ineligible for Saturday's quarterfinal clash with Norway in Miami Gardens, Fla., after drawing a red card in the 54th minute of England's 3-2 win against Mexico

Report: Dynamo acquiring Duncan McGuire from Orlando City

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:07 GMT

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The Houston Dynamo are acquiring American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, The Athletic reported Thursday.

In exchange for the 25-year-old McGuire, Orlando will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money and $1.15 million in targeted allocation money in performance-based incentives. The Lions also will retain a sell-on clause.

Orlando City he

Commanders to retire John Riggins' No. 44 jersey

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:05:11 GMT

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Pro Football Hall of Fame running back John Riggins' No. 44 jersey will be retired by the Commanders during halftime of the team's home game against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 8.

Riggins led Washington to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII, earning MVP honors after rushing for 166 yards. He highlighted his night by on a memorable fourth-and-

Padres ride rare offensive outburst into finale vs. D-backs

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:19:03 GMT

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It was a sight not seen this year at Petco Park -- until Wednesday night.

The San Diego Padres and their popgun offense finally erupted for a double-digit run total at home on Wednesday during a 10-4 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

That gives San Diego a chance for a much-needed series win Thursday night when the team wraps up its four-game set with Arizona

Rangers look to atone for lopsided loss heading into finale vs. Angels

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:55:04 GMT

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Minutes after his team squandered a chance to move into a first-place tie in the American League West, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker already was looking forward to Thursday night's game vs. the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas.'They're big-leaguers,' Schumaker said following his team's 13-1 drubbing at the hands of the Angels on Wednesday. 'You flush this one

For M's to reach playoffs, Bryce Miller must be at his best; Marlins up next

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:55:12 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners -- the only active MLB franchise never to play in a World Series -- may have a shot to end that drought this year.

After all, the Mariners are in first place in the American League West, and they are coming off a 2025 season during which they reached the American League Championship Series. And, if they do make the World Series, it figures t

Tigers' Framber Valdez strives to turn around fortunes vs. A's

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:19:03 GMT

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Framber Valdez has made more starts than any other Detroit Tigers pitcher this season.

That's not necessarily a good thing.

The Tigers signed Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract late in the offseason to solidify their staff. The signing hasn't gone according to plan -- Detroit has lost nine of the last 11 games in which the left-hander has started.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen takes aim at Yankees' struggling offense

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:40:21 GMT

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Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will make his final start before the All-Star break on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series against the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The All-Star selection and American League Pitcher of the Month for June will look to rebound from a bad outing the last time out.

As one of the Rays' big th

MLB roundup: Jays' Dylan Cease loses no-hit bid in 9th vs. Giants

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:05:05 GMT

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Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter, striking out 11 in a 10-0 road victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Kazuma Okamoto capped a five-run first inning with a grand slam and center fielder Daulton Varsho prevented an extra-base hit by the Giants' Bryce Eldridge with a leaping cat

FIFA World Cup 2026: England's best players don't play in Premier League, says Norway coach Solbakken ahead of QF clash

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:59:12 GMT

Miami [US], July 9 (ANI): Norway head coach Stale Solbakken played down suggestions that his side's familiarity with Premier League football would provide an edge against England, saying the Three Lions' biggest stars actually play outside England's top flight.

Norway take on England in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday (local time), with much of the pre-match focus centred on Premier Le

'Has anyone ever stopped Haaland?': England's Morgan Rogers eyes Norway test in FIFA World Cup WF

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:58:46 GMT

Missouri [US], July 9 (ANI): England midfielder Morgan Rogers admits there may be no perfect way to stop Norway star Erling Haaland but believes cutting off the striker's supply lines will be key when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.

England will take on Norway in Miami on Saturday (local time) with a place in the semi-finals at stake, facing a Haaland-led attack that has been among t

Banking on belief, reunion with Arsenal teammates: Odegaard ahead of Norway's QF clash against England

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:59:11 GMT

North Carolina [US], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup clash against England in the quarterfinals, Norway skipper Martin Odegaard expressed happiness at getting to play against his Premier League teammates from Arsenal and highlighted that despite their team's underdog status, it is important for them to have self-belief in a sport where 'anything can happen'.

Norway versus England clash at Miami

Kyle Stowers provides power as Marlins shut out Mariners

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:19:05 GMT

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Kyle Stowers homered, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 2-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday night.

Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards each went 2-for-4 to further power Miami's offense, which totaled eight hits, including one triple and three doubles.

Reliever-turned-starter Tyler Phillips (2-3) earned the win, pitching five scoreless innings. The right-hander a

Earthquakes sign Scotland's World Cup GK Angus Gunn

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn, the starter for Scotland's World Cup squad.

The 30-year-old free agent, who previously played for England's Nottingham Forest, is signed through the 2029-30 season and will occupy an international roster slot.

'We're pleased to sign a quality goalkeeper in Angus Gunn with English Premier League and inte

England's Jordan Henderson has surgery, to remain at camp

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:55:19 GMT

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England midfielder Jordan Henderson has turned the corner following surgery on his left wrist and is focused on the club's World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway.

'Surgery done! Now let's get ready for the big one Saturday,' Henderson said in an Instagram post.

Henderson sustained his injury after tripping over an advertising board at Azteca Stadium in Me

Royals' Jac Caglianone to compete in Home Run Derby

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:40:24 GMT

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Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in the Home Run Derby next week in Philadelphia.

A first-time participant, Caglianone will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice in the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.

'I was approached a couple of days

Lionel Messi leads 29-man MLS All-Star Game roster

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:55:06 GMT

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Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads a group of 29 players named to represent MLS in the 2026 All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars.

The game is scheduled for July 29 at 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Messi, 39, is one of seven forwards on the roster and one of 11 players selected in voting results announced June 5. The two-ti

Slumping Yankees to lean on Gerrit Cole in encounter vs. Rays

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:40:29 GMT

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If the New York Yankees hope to put a serious dent in the first-place Tampa Bay Rays' advantage in the American League East, it stands to reason that the right arm of starter Gerrit Cole will play a large part in it.

The six-time All-Star and unanimous 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner will take the ball for the Yankees on Wednesday night in the third contest of a four-g

FIFA World Cup 2026: David Beckham hails Messi as 'one very special human' after Argentina's win over Egypt

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:31:27 GMT

London [UK], July 8 (ANI): Former England skipper David Beckham paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain inspired his side's thrilling comeback victory over Egypt, praising not only the World Cup legend's brilliance on the pitch but also his character away from football.

Beckham, the co-owner and president of Inter Miami CF, shared two Instagram stories after Argentina's dramatic FIFA

Nationals' Foster Griffin strives to stay in top form vs. Astros

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:25:08 GMT

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Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin ranks among the National League leaders in several pitching categories, including wins, ERA and batting average against.

He is not, however, an NL All-Star.

Griffin (9-2, 2.87 ERA) will have one more chance to make a case as a potential late replacement when the Nationals conclude their three-game series agai

Marlins' Tyler Phillips, clinging to rotation spot, aims to tame M's

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:40:22 GMT

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The Tyler Phillips experiment does not appear to be working.

Phillips, who began the season as a Marlins reliever, will start on Wednesday when Miami plays host to the Seattle Mariners.

In 16 relief appearances this year, Phillips has a 1.82 ERA with two saves. In seven starts, all since late May, he has a 5.24 ERA. Overall, he is 1-3 with a 3.52 ERA.

The

MLB roundup: Royals' Tyler Tolbert equals record with 12 straight hits

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:05:12 GMT

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Tyler Tolbert tied the major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals storm back to beat the New York Mets 16-12 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Tolbert finished 5-for-6 with a two-run homer for the Royals, who overcame a trio of multi-run deficits to win their third strai

Zack Wheeler fans 14, Kyle Schwarber homers as Phillies edge Reds

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:40:37 GMT

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Kyle Schwarber drilled his Major League-leading 31st home run and Zack Wheeler matched a career-high with 14 strikeouts in seven innings to lead the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Wheeler (9-1) struck out 14 and walked none, posting his fifth straight win since suffering his only loss of the season on May 29 to

After blowing lead, Marlins top Mariners on Jakob Marsee walk-off

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:40:32 GMT

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Jakob Marsee hit a walk-off RBI single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning as the host Miami Marlins defeated Seattle 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Marsee went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, with the game-winner coming off Michael Rucker (0-2).

Miami's Heriberto Hernandez hit a solo homer in the eighth to tie the score at 5-5 and set the stage for Marsee in the 10th

Four-run fourth helps Rays end slide vs. Yankees

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:40:26 GMT

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Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit back-to-back homers in a four-run fourth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a three-game winless skid by topping the New York Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with the homer, two RBIs and a run. Victor Mesa Jr. (solo home run) and Richie Palacios (double, two runs) posted two hits apiece.<

US loss to Belgium sets another domestic TV ratings record

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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The United States men's national team's loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday was a disappointment for fans, but it rewrote domestic viewership records once again.

The game drew 30 million viewers on Fox, according to Nielsen preliminary data released Tuesday. That far outpaced the Americans' round of 32 win

Claude Giroux signs one-year deal to return to Senators

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:25:19 GMT

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Veteran forward Claude Giroux is returning to the Ottawa Senators on a one-year, $2 million contract.

The 38-year-old Giroux, who was an unrestricted free agent, signed the deal on Tuesday. This will be Giroux's fifth season with the Senators.

Last season, Giroux amassed 14 goals and 35 assists as he played in all 82 regular-season games.

When factorin

Report: Caris LeVert to Bucks, Khris Middleton to Wizards in 6-team trade

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:25:13 GMT

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The Detroit Pistons are sending veteran guard Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

The trade is part of a larger six-team deal ESPN reported on which includes veteran guard Khris Middleton returning to the Washington Wizards on a three-year, $17.6 million sign-and-trade

FIFA World Cup 2026: Henderson on "road to speedy recovery" from wrist injury, says England teammate

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:57 GMT

Kansas City [US], July 8 (ANI): England's Marc Guehi said that teammate Jordan Henderson is 'on the road for a speedy recovery' after he injured his wrist while celebrating his side's win over Mexico in their round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash at Azteca.

Henderson will reportedly miss the remainder of the ongoing FIFA World Cup due to a wrist injury sustained while celebrating his side's landmark 3-2 win over Mexi

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras added to AL All-Star roster: NL also makes changes

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:19:10 GMT

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Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was named to replace Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the American League All-Star Game roster.

Also, three National League pitching changes include replacements for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Milwaukee Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski.

Contreras, 34, earned his fourth All-Star Game selectio

Athletics activate SS Jacob Wilson from IL

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:25:10 GMT

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The Athletics activated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list Tuesday while left-hander Jacob Lopez also was added to the active roster.

In corresponding moves, the club optioned catcher Brian Serven and right-hander Kade Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Wilson, 24, has not played since June 26 because of right thumb inflammation. One season after Wilson

Yankees' Ben Rice joins field for Home Run Derby

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice announced his participation in the upcoming Home Run Derby over social media on Tuesday.

Rice posted a video on Instagram that showed his father, Dan, pitching to him when he was a kid. He accompanied the video with a caption that read: 'Dad and I are heading to the HR Derby! Swipe to see our first practice round.'

Rice joins T

Kyle Lowry retires with Raptors after 20 NBA seasons

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:19:04 GMT

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Kyle Lowry rejoined the Raptors to retire as a member of the organization on Tuesday, officially ending his 20-year NBA career.

The 40-year-old point guard, who wore No. 7 for Toronto and helped the franchise win the 2019 NBA championship, made it official on the date 7-7.

'Thank you to my family, my friends, my teammates, my coaches, my opponents, the staff,

Julia Garner to star in thriller series 'Guilty Creatures', Craig Gillespie to direct

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:58:09 GMT

Washington [US], July 7 (ANI): Apple TV has officially ordered 'Guilty Creatures', a new thriller series based on Mikita Brottman's acclaimed true-crime book 'Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida'.

Emmy-winning actor Julia Garner will star in the series and also serve as an executive producer, while Craig Gillespie has been attached to direct and executive produce the project, as per Th

Student-led lawsuit defeats FL's 'Stop WOKE' Act

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:18:47 GMT

A federal appeals court has dealt a decisive blow to Florida’s efforts to