📈Marcotti's best World Cup XI so far
Gab Marcotti selected a best eleven players based on performances during the 2026 World Cup group stage. The selection included both established superstars in strong form and players from underdog teams.
Scheffler, Hovland set for Mon. playoff at Travele...
Scottie Scheffler sank an 8-foot par putt on hole 18 to force a sudden-death playoff against Viktor Hovland. The Monday playoff will take place at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship.
Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'
Carlo Ancelotti declined to participate in psychological tactics before Brazil's round-of-32 match against Japan on Monday. The Brazil manager avoided engaging in what he characterized as "mind games" prior to the competition.
Gray no-hitter ends in 8th, Red Sox sweep Yankees
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as Boston rallied for three runs after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 5-4 to complete a four-game sweep at Fenway Park.
Ryu takes Women's PGA after record-tying rally
Haeran Ryu won the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Sunday. This was Ryu's first major title, achieved after she rallied from a poor start during windy conditions.
Schwarber sets Phils mark with MLB-best 30th HR
Kyle Schwarber hit his 30th home run of the season, becoming the first major leaguer to reach that milestone this year. He achieved this faster than any other player in Philadelphia Phillies franchise history.
Scheffler leads Morikawa as storm halts play at Travelers Championship
Lightning and rain suspended the final round of the Travelers Championship with Scottie Scheffler holding a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa. Scheffler, ranked world No. 1, was five holes away from victory when play stopped.
Did 'crazy' cricket deny Stokes 'extraordinary' end to England career?
Ben Stokes could not achieve a fairytale ending to his England captaincy despite performing heroically at multiple points in his international career. Cricket circumstances prevented him from producing the extraordinary conclusion he might have hoped for as he departed from the role.
Wakefield claim last-gasp victory over Huddersfield
Josh Rourke scored a dramatic final try to give Wakefield a 29-23 victory over Huddersfield in a Super League match. The win came at the DIY Kitchens Stadium following a back-and-forth contest between the two teams.
Tuchel praises Bellingham buy-in after another match-winning showing
Jude Bellingham delivered a match-winning performance that helped England advance to the World Cup knockout stages. The 22-year-old midfielder earned man-of-the-match honors while demonstrating strong commitment to the team's tactical approach, which Thomas Tuchel highlighted in his praise.
Stokes' retirement cues chaotic finish as England teeter towards series defeat
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during England's fourth day of play against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in their third Test match. England faced potential series defeat while Stokes' announcement dominated the day's proceedings.
Russell admits to being at 'low point' before F1 title resurgence
George Russell was at a low point before reducing his title deficit to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli over the final two rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Russell's performance improved during these last races to close the gap in the championship standings.
The World Cup Knockout Stage Is Finally Here. Co-Host Canada Kicked It Off Right
Canada defeated Costa Rica 2-1 in the first knockout stage match of the World Cup. The knockout round will feature 10 consecutive days of elimination games.
The order of species loss alters how grasslands maintain stability, study finds
The sequence in which plant species disappear from grasslands affects how well these ecosystems maintain their stability and function. Grasslands comprising 40% of terrestrial ecosystems play crucial roles in supporting livestock food sources, pollinator habitats, and carbon storage.
$4 billion gone. Spot bitcoin ETFs are on track for their worst month on record
Investors withdrew $4 billion from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs in June, marking the highest monthly outflow on record. This outflow puts the ETFs on track for their worst performing month since their launch.
Dubai crypto market hits 50 licensed firms after new VARA approval
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licensed its 50th crypto firm, though only 39 Virtual Asset Service Providers were fully operational at the end of 2025. The emirate's regulated crypto market continues to expand with additional licensed entities beyond those currently in active operation.
Malaysia ponders regulating management of IP addresses
Malaysia is considering establishing a National Internet Registry to manage IP addresses, a function previously held but since deprecated by APNIC. The country wants to revive direct control over IP address allocation rather than relying on the regional registry's current distribution methods.
Morocco and the Netherlands look to move mountains in Monterrey matchup
Morocco and the Netherlands will play each other in the World Cup Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey. The match takes place at a venue overlooked by Cerro de la Silla, a claw-shaped double peak formation.
NBA rumors: Warriors interested in signing LeBron James, trading for Anthony Davis to join Stephen Curry
The Warriors are pursuing LeBron James as a free agent signing and exploring trades to acquire Anthony Davis, both to pair with Stephen Curry for a championship contender. Golden State is attempting to construct a final competitive roster around their future Hall of Famer Curry.
Pioneering zk-rollup Loopring closes DEX, citing lack of adoption
Loopring is shutting down its decentralized exchange due to insufficient user adoption and technical limitations. The platform lacked a virtual machine and composability features, which prevented ecosystem growth and real-world payment use cases.
Oil prices, stock futures inch higher as U.S. and Iran reportedly agree to halt attacks
Oil prices and U.S. stock futures increased following reported agreement between the U.S. and Iran to stop attacks after exchanging fire in the Persian Gulf over the weekend. The agreement aimed to de-escalate tensions between the two countries following their recent military exchanges in the region.
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Patients under general anesthesia demonstrated sophisticated language processing, distinguishing nouns, verbs, and adjectives while hearing stories. Neural activity in unconscious brains showed signs of predicting upcoming words before they were heard.
Ether treasury Sharplink bought $62.4M ETH last week
Sharplink purchased 40,000 ETH worth $62.4 million last week, ending an eight-month pause in Ether buying. The purchase signals the company has resumed its strategy of accumulating Ether for its treasury.
Bullish Bitcoin RSI divergence has analysts calling for 2022-style bear market bottom
Bitcoin's relative strength index shows bullish divergences that some analysts interpret as signaling a market bottom similar to 2022 levels. However, other market observers contend that bitcoin prices could still decline further before any sustained recovery begins.
Aging Millennials proudly admit their Boomer parents were right about 15 things
Aging millennials have acknowledged that their Baby Boomer parents were correct about fifteen different things. The article includes parental wisdom such as the existence of food already available at home.
Ontario teen says he’ll live in ‘modular home’ invention for a year to prove it can end homelessness
An Ontario teenager designed a modular home meant to address homelessness and plans to live in it for a year. The teen, who previously invented a wooden car, aims to demonstrate the invention's viability through his year-long residency.
Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids
Australia is investigating five social media companies for failing to enforce a ban on users under 16 years old. The investigation examines whether Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and Discord are complying with the country's recently implemented age restriction law.
These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland
Soil bacteria stimulate lignin production in plant roots, making crops more resilient in salty soils. Greenhouse and field tests demonstrated healthier plants and higher yields when these beneficial microbes were present in salt-affected conditions.
The oldest evidence of mourning rituals reveals Paleolithic communities grieved like we do
A 15-year-old boy mauled by a bear roughly 27,500 years ago in Liguria, Italy, was attended by others during his final moments, as evidenced by archaeological findings at Arene Candide. The skeletal remains show injuries to his jaw, neck, and left shoulder, with evidence suggesting his community performed mourning rituals similar to modern grief practices.
Lost megalodon vertebrae resurface, confirming 80-foot size estimate
A set of megalodon vertebrae missing since the 1980s was rediscovered, confirming the extinct shark reached 80 feet in length. Researchers from Danish and international institutions analyzed the specimen to learn about the megatooth shark's lifestyle and behavior patterns.