Argentina edges Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, sets up semifinal clash with England
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Argentina is headed to the World Cup semifinals after Julián Alvarez delivered a breathtaking long-range goal in the 112th minute to break a 1-1 deadlock against Switzerland. Lautaro Martinez then added a final goal in the closing seconds to seal the 3-1 result. Earlier in the match, Alexis Mac Allister converted off a corner kick set up by Lionel Messi. The match stirred controversy in the second half when a yellow card initially issued to Leandro Paredes was reversed through video review, and a Swiss player was sent off instead, leaving Switzerland to finish the game with only 10 men. Argentina will now face England on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Bellingham’s extra-time heroics send England to World Cup semis
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham scored twice — including a decisive strike in the 93rd minute — to push England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. The Real Madrid star now shares the tournament scoring lead with teammate Harry Kane, each with six goals. England, which last won the World Cup in 1966, now needs just one more win to reach the championship match. Their next opponent will be Argentina in the semifinals.
Messi’s scoring streak snapped, but his playmaking still shines in Argentina’s win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lionel Messi did not find the back of the net against Switzerland on Saturday, ending a run of nine consecutive World Cup matches with a goal. Still, the 39-year-old superstar contributed meaningfully, as his skillful play in the 10th minute drew a corner kick that led directly to Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal. Switzerland tied things up in the 67th minute before Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez took over in extra time to secure Argentina’s 3-1 victory. Messi holds the all-time record with 21 career World Cup goals.
McGregor’s UFC comeback cut short by knee injury in first round
LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the octagon lasted just 1 minute and 9 seconds. Fighting for the first time in more than five years at UFC 329, McGregor launched a flying left roundhouse kick at the opening bell against Max Holloway but came down awkwardly on his right knee. Despite attempting to continue with two more strikes, it became apparent McGregor (22-7-0) could not carry on in the scheduled five-round welterweight bout. Holloway improved to 28-9-0 with the victory.
Noskova claims Wimbledon title in all-Czech final
LONDON — Linda Noskova added her name to a long and distinguished list of Czech women to win Wimbledon. The 21-year-old rallied from a shaky second set — in which she squandered five match points — to defeat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 and capture her first Grand Slam title. Noskova became the third Czech woman in four years to claim the grass-court championship, following Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was among those watching, as was record nine-time champion Martina Navratilova, who was seated in the Royal Box alongside Kate, the Princess of Wales.
Khosla family agrees to buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion
The Khosla family, led by Vinod Khosla, has reached a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. The deal was announced Saturday by the estate of Paul Allen. A person with knowledge of the agreement shared the details with the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, noting the sale still requires approval from the NFL before it becomes official.
Sinner’s hard-court prep paid off in Wimbledon semifinal rout of Djokovic
LONDON — Before dismantling Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, top-ranked Jannik Sinner made a strategic decision to practice on an indoor hard court two days prior. Coaches Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi made the call to help Sinner rediscover the crisp ball-striking that makes him the most feared baseline player in the game. Tennis legend Andre Agassi noted on the BBC that Sinner “reminded himself just how much that ball can explode off his racket.” Sinner will now face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final as he looks to defend his Wimbledon crown.
Reddick aims to reclaim NASCAR points lead at Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. — Tyler Reddick is hoping EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta can help him turn things around in the NASCAR Cup Series points race. Reddick won five of the first nine races on this year’s schedule, including at EchoPark Speedway in February — just one week after taking the Daytona 500. That fast start gave him a commanding lead in the standings, but that advantage has since evaporated. Denny Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, now leads Reddick by 44 points heading into Sunday night’s race. Reddick said he is “extremely” confident he can find success again at Atlanta.
Haaland kept off scoresheet as Norway’s World Cup journey ends
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Erling Haaland was substituted out of Norway’s quarterfinal match against England with about 15 minutes remaining in extra time, and shortly after his exit, Norway’s World Cup run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat. Haaland was largely neutralized throughout the contest, possibly affected by the intense heat and humidity in South Florida. It marked the first time in this tournament that Haaland failed to score — he had netted six goals across his previous four appearances.
South Africa mourns World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams, 25
JOHANNESBURG — The soccer world is grieving the loss of South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who has died at the age of 25. South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed the news in a statement posted on X, writing that “it is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams.” Adams had been part of the South African squad that made history by advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. No details about the cause of death were provided. A moment of silence in his memory was observed before the World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England in Miami Gardens, Florida.
