Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban, making the U.S. men's soccer star eligible for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. The ban was for stepping on an opponent's ankle during a previous game.
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river guide, has become the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific, completing a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii in under 44 days. Hundreds cheered her arrival in Honolulu.
Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha nearly led his team to a historic upset against Argentina in the World Cup Round of 32. Despite a 3-2 loss in extra time, the team's debut was unforgettable, earning them global recognition.
The international chess governing body suspended Vladimir Kramnik for at least a year for making unproven cheating allegations against players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky. Kramnik plans to appeal.
Portugal secured a 2-1 victory against Croatia in a thrilling World Cup match, advancing to the round of 16. A late equalizer for Croatia was controversially disallowed by VAR for offside, leaving Luka Modrić and his team crestfallen.
US World Cup telecasts are breaking viewership records, with Fox Sports averaging 5 million viewers per match. Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage is drawing nearly half of all viewers, with a 122% increase since 2022, attracting even non-Spanish speakers for its exciting broadcast style.
