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Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink

● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:57 AM

Vozinha's dream was for his mother to see him play at the World Cup, and he achieved that and more. Cape Verde didn't win a match, but their debut was unforgettable, thanks to the 40-year-old goalkeeper.

Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez placed on 7-day injured list with concussion after being hit in helmet

● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:51 AM

Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez, who was removed from the Mariners’ game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night after being struck by a ball in the back of the head, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion.

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police

● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:27 AM

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team’s hotel in Dallas.

Australia goes for experience in net and a young kicker in shootout loss at the World Cup

● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:03 AM

Australia went with both experience and youth in a penalty shootout at the World Cup. Neither move by coach Tony Popovic worked in a 4-2 loss on penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw.

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● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:03 AM

Argentina and Cape Verde headed to extra time at the World Cup with their Round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday.

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● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:04 AM

Tennis star Coco Gauff knows baseball pretty well and watches her younger brother’s games when she can. Codey Gauff is an MLB prospect. Beyond that? Not so much.

Kyle Larson looks to break winless drought as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland

● AP • 4 July 2026 • 12:00 AM

When it comes to 1.5-mile tracks, Kyle Larson is always confident. With NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, there is even more reason for optimism for the Hendrick Motorsports driver.

Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths

● AP • 3 July 2026 • 11:48 PM

Mexico is doubling security and limiting capacity at the "Angel of Independence" monument and a fan festival in Mexico City for the Mexico-England World Cup match on Sunday.