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The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup15 July 2026, 6:43 am 

Enrique Macaya Marquez has recovered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.


Rangers in talks with Leicester with Mavididi - gossip15 July 2026, 6:37 am 

Rangers in talks with Leicester winger, Scotland defender could head south and Celtic among clubs interested in Utrecht forward.


What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?15 July 2026, 5:59 am 

England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?


Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 3815 July 2026, 5:52 am 

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?


Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney15 July 2026, 5:40 am 

Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.


'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants15 July 2026, 5:32 am 

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.


Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi15 July 2026, 5:02 am 

Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.


I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer15 July 2026, 5:02 am 

England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.


England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality15 July 2026, 5:02 am 

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.


All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far15 July 2026, 4:56 am 

As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.


All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far15 July 2026, 4:56 am 

Watch all 17 of Argentina's goals from World Cup 2026 on their way to the semi-final, where they face England.


A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France15 July 2026, 12:28 am 

Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?


Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi15 July 2026, 12:18 am 

England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.


World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes14 July 2026, 10:01 pm 

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.


Spain into World Cup final with victory over France14 July 2026, 9:32 pm 

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

    
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Cease, 10 AL relievers silence NL in 15-K shutout15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

Starting pitcher Dylan Cease combined with 10 relievers in a dominant three-hit, 15-strikeout shutout of the National League in a 4-0 win in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.


⚾ Red Sox win streak since Jaylen Brown trade15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

Trading the star guard has been painful for Boston sports fans, but something unexpected happened -- the Red Sox haven't stopped winning since.


Sources: No. 1 pick Cholowsky gets record bonus15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, has reportedly agreed to a contract with the White Sox that includes a record-breaking .35M signing bonus.


Signed presidential baseballs top M at auction15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

A set of 21 presidential autographed baseballs, featuring every president of the United States since Theodore Roosevelt, has sold via Hunt Auctions' MLB All-Star live auction for ,055,000 during All-Star Week.


Sources: Maxey-led 76ers trio has talked to LeBron...15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

76ers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James amid the team's pursuit, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.


Fan fired for alleged racist message to Aces' Gray...15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

Hilton Grand Vacations said Tuesday that it has fired a man who allegedly sent a racist message to Aces guard Chelsea Gray on social media.


Mbappé critical of tactics in loss by 'sloppy' Fra...15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

Kylian Mbappé seemed to question Didier Deschamps' approach and tactics after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal Tuesday.


AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.


Silver: Kawhi probe must end before season starts15 July 2026, 7:53 am 

Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the start of next season.


Vote for the 2026 ESPYS Winners15 July 2026, 6:31 am 

Nominees include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani and more. Vote and help choose which athletes win an ESPY.


Top Open Championship storylines: Scottie and Rory...15 July 2026, 6:31 am 

Is Scheffler or McIlroy the favorite? Can an English golfer win on home soil? How will Royal Birkdale play this week? We break down what to watch at the 2026 Open Championship.


Open Championship top 25: Ranking the favorites at...15 July 2026, 6:31 am 

We break down the favorites in the Open Championship.


McGonigle a top-10 hitter? Cy Young for Wheeler? D...15 July 2026, 4:49 am 

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.


The AL shuts out the NL to win the All-Star Game! ...15 July 2026, 4:48 am 

Baseball's best came to play. Relive all the action from the American League's dominant victory over the National League.


Ranking the best linebackers in the NFL: Our exec ...15 July 2026, 4:06 am 

Evaluators around the league ranked their top 10 off-ball linebackers. Is Fred Warner still No. 1? Which young standout is high on the list?