Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and has signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, concluded with Spain defeating Argentina for its second title. NPR journalists reflect on the tournament's success, fan enthusiasm, high ticket prices, VAR controversies, and political interventions, including President Trump's call to FIFA.
The F1 Belgium Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps exposed significant performance issues with 2026 cars due to limited hybrid energy, frustrating drivers like Max Verstappen and George Russell. AI energy management systems were implicated in car problems. Kimi Antonelli won, but the race highlighted concerns about the new ruleset's impact on classic F1 circuits.
Three new women's world records were set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Karolina Urbanová from the Czech Republic broke records in two chopping events, while Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a new record in the Boom Run.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win its second FIFA World Cup title in North America, marking its 38th consecutive match without a loss and becoming the first country to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously. The final featured a controversial 25-minute halftime show.
British runner Josh Kerr broke the mile world record in London, finishing in 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds. He surpassed Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 record by nearly half a second, fulfilling his 'Project 222' goal at the Wanda Diamond League meet.
FIFA successfully staged its first World Cup final halftime show, uniting global music icons like Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, and Coldplay. The 11-minute spectacle celebrated togetherness and unity, featuring diverse acts from six continents, football legends, and beloved characters.
