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How to watch Argentina vs Spain: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:00:16 -0400

And just like that, it all comes down to Spain and Argentina.

The two soccer powerhouses will look to etch their names in the history books and become World Cup champions when they play at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The game will be broadcast on FOX.

For Argentina, they have the opportunity to become the first back-to-back World Cup winner since Brazil did it in 1958 and 1962, and just the third country to win back-to-back titles overall. Italy first won consecutive World Cups in 1934 and 1938.

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However, for a long time in Argentina’s semifinal matchup against England, it did not look like they were going to have a chance to make history. The Three Lions held Argentina off the scoresheet for 85 minutes, but Lionel Messi sparked another electrifying come-from-behind win.

Anthony Gordon got the scoring started when he buried a cross from Morgan Rogers to put England on the board first in the 55th minute with an acrobatic finish. Harry Kane sparked the counter with a long pass that left the Argentina defense flummoxed for the first time all game.

However, that would end up being the lone true scoring opportunity of the game for the Three Lions. After England got on the board, Argentina's pressure was relentless, but England was able to stave off the Argentine attack for about 30 minutes.

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They finally broke through when Messi set up Enzo Fernandez just outside of the penalty box, and the 25-year-old hooked a shot around England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford into the back of the net to knot it at 1-1.

Lautaro Martinez then played the hero as he came off the bench and into Argentine soccer lore by scoring the winning goal in stoppage. In the 92nd minute, Messi recorded his second assist after he gathered a loose ball and played a beautiful pass into the penalty area, where Martinez was waiting unmarked. Martinez headed the ball past Pickford to send the Argentine fans into a frenzy as they completed the comeback.

It was not the first remarkable comeback of Argentina’s run to the title game. In the Round of 16, they scored three goals in 13 minutes to erase a 2-0 second-half deficit against Egypt to keep their World Cup hopes alive .

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For Spain, their run have not been quite as dramatic, but it still has been remarkably dominant.

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They have shut out their opponents in six of their seven matches, and has allowed just one goal all tournament. Belgium was the lone country to break through against Spain , but the Spaniards beat Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals.

Against France in the semifinal, Spain capitalized on an early mistake and never looked back.

Veteran French defender Lucas Digne misread the ball and challenged a ball on a cross, but kicked Lamine Yamal instead, committing a foul and giving Spain a penalty kick in the 22nd minute.

Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up for Spain and buried the penalty kick, giving the Spaniards a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Pedro Porro doubled the lead for Spain in the 58th minute, when he broke through the French defense and found the back of net after beating France goalkeeper Mike Maignan on a crisp pass from Dani Olmo.

The French desperately tried to get back into the game, but the Spanish defense was too sound for them to break through , and held on for the win.

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When: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Where: New York/New Jersey Stadium , East Rutherford, New Jersey

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FIFA World Cup final: Here's how to stream the match without cable

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:36:13 -0400

The FIFA World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain is airing today (July 19) on FOX and FS1. And this year, for the first time in World Cup history, there will also be a halftime show featuring Shakira and Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, BTS and Madonna.

Fans can stream the match through services such as FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DISH and Sling TV. Each provider offers a different mix of channels and pricing, giving viewers several ways to watch the final live without the commitment of cable. Take a look at our rundown of each below to see which is best for you.

FOX One: $19.99 per month

FOX One gives fans access to the final airing on FOX and FS1, and it is currently offering a Buy One, Get One offer to get two months for the price of one. Today (July 19) is your last day to grab this offer. That means you can pay just $19.99 and catch the World Cup final and the start of the NFL season. The service includes multiview functionality that lets you watch up to four live games at once and DVR capabilities for catching matches on your own schedule.

Fubo: Starting at $9.99 per month

Fubo offers access to hundreds of channels, including FOX and FS1 for FIFA Club World Cup coverage. You can purchase the Latino plan to watch the World Cup in Spanish for just $9.99 the first month, and $19.99 per month after that. Beyond the tournament, subscribers can watch a wide range of soccer competitions, including Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLS and Ligue 1 matches. English plans start at $45.99 per month after a five-day free trial, with higher-tier options available for viewers who want additional channels and features.

Sling: $19.99 per month

Sling remains a popular option for sports fans looking to stream live events without a traditional cable package. To watch the World Cup matches on FOX and FS1, viewers can choose Sling Select, which starts at $20 per month, or Sling Blue, which starts at $46 per month. Sling Select focuses on core channels, while Sling Blue expands the lineup with more than 40 channels, including a broader selection of sports programming.

Hulu: $89.99 per month

Hulu + Live TV offers access to FOX, FS1 and a wide range of other sports and entertainment channels for $90 per month. The subscription also includes Hulu's on-demand library, along with Disney+ and ESPN, making it a strong option for households that want a mix of live sports, movies and family-friendly programming. While it costs more than some competing services, the breadth of content helps justify the higher price.

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DISH: Starting at $89.99 per month

Viewers who prefer a traditional pay-TV experience can turn to DISH, a satellite TV provider that offers some of the largest channel lineups available. The America's Top 120 package includes FOX and more than 190 channels for $90 per month. For even more programming, DISH also offers America's Top 200 with more than 240 channels and America's Top 250 with more than 290 channels. Right now you can get an extra $250 off DISH with promo code DISH250.

Caitlin Clark smacked in the face by WNBA legend after getting foul that could trigger fine in big win

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:58:11 -0400

Caitlin Clark took a hit to the face, received a technical foul that could lead to a hefty fine, and still came away with a win and first place in the Eastern Conference on Saturday.

Early in the first quarter of the Fever's 108-88 win over the New York Liberty, Clark was called for a technical foul after she ran full speed into a hard screen set by Jonquel Jones.

The play was not whistled as illegal by officials, but Clark hit the floor and immediately voiced her frustration to the nearest referee. The technical was assessed just 90 seconds into the game, marking Clark’s sixth of the 2026 season.

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Fever head coach Stephanie White said she did not ask for an explanation from officials for the call on Clark or the no-call on the screen play.

"There have to be conversations... making sure that we're strategic in using our technical fouls," White said.

The $1,000 fine that comes with the tech puts her two away from an automatic one-game suspension under WNBA rules.

Later in the game, during a defensive contest near the basket, New York’s Breanna Stewart extended her arm while challenging a shot. Replays showed Stewart’s hand making clear contact with the side of Clark’s face.

No foul was called on the play, and Stewart was not assessed a flagrant or reviewed for it.

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The play ignited debate on social media.

Clark was not made available to reporters after the game to discuss either of the plays.

Despite the early technical and physical contact, Clark and the Fever responded with a dominant performance.

Indiana rallied from a 13-point first-half deficit behind a stellar night from Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 33 points. Clark finished with 17 points and seven assists while helping the Fever pull away in the second half for a convincing 20-point victory.

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The win improved the Fever to 16-10 and moved them into first place in the Eastern Conference standings heading into the second half of the season.

Indiana will look to build on the momentum when they return to action later this week on Wednesday against the Connecticut Sun.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:21:00 -0400

The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room by offering them gum and money, as his family says he is continuing to receive psychiatric treatment.

Batarti Gabbard, 55, was charged with second-degree custodial interference after the July 12 "stranger danger" incident at a Waikīkī hotel pool, according to police.

Honolulu police allege Gabbard approached several children, including a 9-year-old boy, asked for their names, wrote them in a notebook and offered them money and gum if they would accompany him to his hotel room.

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Fox News Digital obtained new comment from Gabbard's father, Hawaii state Sen. Mike Gabbard, who declined to discuss the allegations, but confirmed his son continues to receive medical and psychiatric treatment.

"We love him, and asked him to follow the protocol at the hospital, which he says he will do," Mike Gabbard told Fox News Digital. "We're praying for his speedy recovery, and would appreciate the prayers of others."

Fox News Digital also reached out to Tulsi Gabbard through her public office and left a voicemail requesting comment.

She did not immediately respond.

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Police said the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on July 12 at the pool area of an unnamed Waikīkī hotel, where Batarti Gabbard allegedly approached several children.

According to police, the children refused and Gabbard walked away.

A 42-year-old woman reported the incident to police.

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According to KITV, Gabbard had also been arrested July 16 on charges of theft.

He pleaded not guilty to the theft charge Friday morning, was released and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 14 in that case.

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KITV reported that no court date has yet been set on the custodial interference charge.

Honolulu Police confirmed to Fox News Digital that Gabbard is no longer in custody.

Cam Skattebo horrifies Giants fans by attempting a backflip despite coming off a leg injury

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:40:09 -0400

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is going to take years off of fans' lives.

The second-year running back out of Arizona State had a great rookie season that was unfortunately cut short due to injury.

He's on the mend, but if he keeps doing stuff like he did at Fanatics Fest on Saturday, he may wind up back on IR.

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Skattebo made an appearance at WWE's Fanatics Fest activation, where fans could recreate the entrances of their favorite wrestlers.

Skattebo chose Triple H and walked out to his Motörhead entrance music, "The Game."

But instead of blasting a mouthful of Dasani like Old Faithful, as Triple H used to do, Skattebo decided to make the celebration his own.

He pointed to his bum leg and then decided to do something that put every Giants fan's heart in their throat: a backflip.

All Giants fans watching probably yelped like a small dog when they saw the way Skattebo's surgically repaired right leg twisted on the landing.

He needs that. It's one of his runnin' legs.

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While I have no clue if it was before or after Skattebo suffered the biggest backflip botch since a Savannah Bananas player went on CNN, he booted a nice field goal with his left foot at some point in the day.

Skattebo is quite the, uh, character, and it's hilarious to imagine the conversations the Giants are probably having with him.

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No NFL front office thinks they have to tell a player, "Hey, quick reminder: you suffered a very serious leg injury about nine months ago. It's probably not a good idea to do backflips while walking out to Triple H's music. You should probably have known that, but consider this a reminder."

But, hey, Cam Skattebo is just built different.

'Growing Pains' child star Ashley Johnson reveals 'dark' moment armed fan tried to abduct her from set

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:47:52 -0400

Ashley Johnson is recalling a terrifying moment from her childhood in Hollywood, revealing a fan grabbed her and tried to abduct her during a live taping of "Growing Pains."

The former child star says she was just 7 years old when an armed fan broke from a studio audience line, grabbed her and tried to carry her away during a live taping after production had received a threat warning that someone planned to bring a gun to the set. Johnson said the man was armed.

"It was in the first year that I was on, and we had only done a couple of film nights," Johnson began on the "Weird Kids" podcast.

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Back then, she said, security around the cast was far less restrictive than it is today.

"So, I hadn't done that many yet … and at that time, all of the cast sort of had trailers, and they were like old camper trailers," Johnson said. "Like they're not like the fancy trailers that they are now."

She explained that cast members walked directly past audience members on their way into the studio.

"We would exit our trailers before the shoot and the audience that would be walking in, you would walk by the audience before you would walk into the studio," she said.

"And this is going to get a little dark, but somebody had written in and said that ‘I am coming to set, and I am going to bring a gun … I am going to murder some of the cast.’"

With audience members only "within five feet" away when the cast was walking into the studio, Johnson said one man suddenly lunged toward her.

"So, I'm walking with my mom, and then I just remember some guy hops out of the line, and he grabs me … grabs me up and starts booking it," she said. "And all I remember is like, there was security that somehow got on him after some time."

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Johnson pointed out that she was too young to grasp the danger.

She remembered "flying around in the air" as security wrestled the suspect to the ground.

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"I was clueless as to what was happening, but I was very upset, and they were talking to me about it after. And they were like, 'Are you okay?' … And I just said, 'I just think I'm going to be in trouble.'"

"But he was packing. They got him. This was the thing. He was high on something. It wasn't meth, but it was something — like, he was so strong," she said.

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Looking back, Johnson said she didn't immediately feel frightened because, "I was such a polite kid at the time."

Johnson joined "Growing Pains" in 1990 as Chrissy Seaver, becoming the youngest member of the sitcom's family alongside Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold and Jeremy Miller.

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Leonardo DiCaprio later joined the cast before the show's 1992 finale.

The actress went on to build a decades-long career on screen and in voice acting, earning widespread acclaim as Ellie in "The Last of Us" video game franchise before appearing as Anna, Ellie's mother, in HBO's television adaptation.

Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition on expanded rape, trafficking charges

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:13:41 -0400

Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.S. Marshals took the controversial social media influencers into custody on a sealed warrant as British prosecutors announced dozens of new criminal charges and sought their extradition.

"Today, U.S. Marshals in the Southern District of Florida arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate pursuant to extradition proceedings," a Justice Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "These arrests were made in accordance with the treaties and law enforcement agreements governing Justice Department extraditions."

Bedfordshire Police also confirmed the brothers were arrested Saturday in Miami in connection with a U.K. police investigation into alleged sexual offenses dating back to 2012.

Photos and video published by TMZ appeared to show federal agents handcuffing the brothers outside the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, where Andrew Tate had been scheduled to appear at a bare-knuckle boxing event.

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The arrests came hours after Britain's Crown Prosecution Service announced it had approved a major expansion of the criminal case against the brothers. Bedfordshire Police said the new charges bring the total against the brothers to 59, with Andrew Tate facing 42 charges and Tristan Tate facing 17.

According to the CPS, Andrew Tate now faces additional charges including rape, arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and offenses involving alleged indecent images of a child and extreme pornography. Prosecutors said Tristan Tate also faces additional rape, sexual assault and trafficking charges.

The CPS said the alleged crimes span from 2010 to 2017 and involve four additional alleged victims, bringing the total number of alleged victims in the U.K. case to seven.

"The CPS has requested the extradition of the Tates from the US," Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said in a statement. "They have been arrested and await extradition proceedings to the UK."

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A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital the charges stem from the United Kingdom and that the arrest warrant is expected to be unsealed to reveal the U.K. charges.

The brothers are expected to make an initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida early next week.

Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas of Bedfordshire Police said investigators had worked closely with prosecutors and international law enforcement agencies throughout the case. "There is no place for male violence against women and girls, and we will continue to work tirelessly to support victims and investigate all reports made to us," Thomas said.

Andrew and Tristan Tate have denied wrongdoing.

The brothers, who hold dual U.S. and British citizenship, rose to fame as "manosphere" influencers, building millions of followers with content promoting hypermasculinity and male non-monogamy. They have denied criminal allegations filed against them in Romania and the United Kingdom.

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Neither the U.S. Marshals Service nor the Justice Department has publicly identified the basis for Saturday's sealed warrant, according to the AP.

The brothers' attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to TMZ.

Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this reporting.

Mamdani doubles down on democratic socialism while insisting Wall Street, business leaders can work with him

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:49:35 -0400

New York City Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani is embracing his identity as a Democratic Socialist, arguing the movement represents a return to the Democratic Party's New Deal roots even as he insists Wall Street and corporate leaders have nothing to fear from his administration.

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Mamdani rejected the notion that his political label is a liability, instead characterizing Democratic Socialism as the modern embodiment of Franklin D. Roosevelt's vision for the Democratic Party.

"So much of what makes me proud to be a Democrat is looking at what our party used to stand for. You think about the Four Freedoms, you think FDR, you think the New Deal," Mamdani said. "Those are at the core of what our party's identity is, and yet it feels like to experience it, you have to read about it. You can't see it around you anymore. And that isn't something that I'm willing to accept, and I know that many feel similarly."

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The remarks come as Mamdani has emerged as one of the Democratic Party's most prominent progressive voices following a string of successful endorsements of fellow Democratic Socialist candidates, who won their primary House races.

Even as he doubled down on Democratic Socialism, Mamdani insisted his administration welcomed private investment and collaboration with Wall Street, finance and real estate leaders, despite continuing to push for higher taxes on the city's wealthiest residents.

"I think it's important," Mamdani said of the city's relationship with private business leaders. "And what I have in common with leaders of those sectors — even amid disagreements, because I believe that we can raise taxes a little bit more on the wealthiest New Yorkers — what brings us together is both a belief in the city and a commitment to its continued vitality."

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Mamdani pointed to the recent announcement of American Express' new headquarters at Two World Trade Center as evidence that major corporations continue investing in New York.

"These business leaders, they're not just making decisions on the basis of dollars and cents; they're also making decisions on the basis of investing in the city and in what the city represents," he said.

The mayor also rejected the idea that Democratic Socialism is incompatible with economic growth after the interviewer remarked that he sounded in line with a "capitalist mayor."

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"I will always celebrate continued investment in this city," Mamdani said. "And I'll also look to ensure that more and more New Yorkers can be a part of those benefits."

But even as Mamdani boasts his support for corporate investments, an analysis by the Citizens Budget Commission found New York's share of the nation's millionaires fell from 12.7% in 2010 to 8.7% in 2022, the steepest decline of any state, costing an estimated $10.7 billion in personal income tax revenue in 2022 alone.

The report points to New York's high taxes and declining competitiveness relative to states like Florida and Texas as factors behind its shrinking share of the nation's millionaires.

Mamdani has made raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers a centerpiece of his economic agenda, arguing the city's highest earners and most profitable corporations should shoulder more of the cost of funding public services.

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His interview comes as national Democrats debate the party's future direction ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Mamdani argued that the victories of democratic socialist candidates signal that voters are embracing his vision for the party.

"For too long, it has felt like our party, the Democratic Party, the only answer we have is to say that we are not the Republican Party," Mamdani said. "But we also have to have a vision of what comes after this administration."

Connor Bedard re-signs with Blackhawks, ending hopes for another NHL offer sheet this offseason

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:40:03 -0400

He may be missing the start of the upcoming NHL season with a shoulder injury, but Connor Bedard is sticking around in Chicago for years to come.

The Blackhawks announced on Saturday that they had signed Bedard to a five-year deal at $15 million per year.

And that will have Blackhawks fans breathing a sigh of relief.

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Bedard was a restricted free agent after completing the final season of his rookie deal last season. That meant the Blackhawks had the exclusive rights to negotiate a new deal with him.

That should never have really been an issue, but offer sheets have been in the news quite a bit this season after the Philadelphia Flyers threw a giant $18 million-a-year deal at Anaheim Ducks star Leo Carlsson.

That meant the Ducks had to match it or lose Carlsson in return for Draft compensation. In the end, they matched, but it puts them on the back foot for other RFAs they need to sign, like Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke.

Bedard would be an offer sheet target, and while he would need to agree to it, it was still in the Blackhawks' best interest to get an extension done ASAP and lock up their franchise centerpiece.

And I think it's a deal both sides will be pleased with.

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Bedard's NHL career has been a little up-and-down due to injury, but he has shown flashes of the kind of greatness people expected when he got to the NHL.

Given Carlsson's $18 million AAV, Chicago has to like that they were able to get Bedard at $15 million AAV.

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Now, Bedard will need to put up numbers that justify the deal. According to Puckpedia, the deal carries a full no-move clause but only in the fifth and final year of the deal.

That means if, for whatever reason, things don't work out, the Blackhawks can deal him without having to go through the headache of him waiving his no-move clause or giving the thumbs-up to any trades.

England beats France in instant classic to earn third place at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:11:36 -0400

It's the game that no one ever wants to play in, but there was still a lot on the line for both England and France in the third-place match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

Both teams hit the pitch at Miami Stadium (also known as Hard Rock Stadium) after some tough semifinal losses: France to Spain, and England to reigning champs Argentina.

France was looking for redemption after coming up short in a tournament where they were widely viewed to be the favorite. Plus, this match presented an opportunity for French star Kylian Mbappe to overtake Argentina's Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.

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However, they were up against an England team that had played well throughout the tournament and was 2-1 against them in World Cup matches. Their two most offensively potent players this tournament, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, both started the match on the bench.

Well, in the early going, it turns out that England had enough offensive firepower to get things started.

In just the 3rd minute, Declan Rice hit paydirt to open the scoring.

Only about ten minutes later, England put another one in the back of the net; however, it was deemed to have been offside.

But even with the big guns sitting on the bench, England was easily the more offensively productive team early, with Ezri Konsa adding another off of a corner in the 18th minute.

But why not make it three?

In the 37th minute, Bukayo Saka scored a goal that was certainly not how the Three Lions would've drawn it up, but it counts just the same.

And while you're at it, Mr. Saka, just tack on another for good measure.

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England took a 4-0 lead into halftime after one of the most lopsided first halves of the tournament, and few expected France to be on the receiving end, especially with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham still on the bench.

And, honestly, it could've been worse.

Fortunately for France, they did exactly what they needed to and came out firing in the second half. Mbappe got them on the board in the 48th minute, and put himself ahead of Messi in the Golden Boot race, and even with him in career World Cup goals at 21.

Then, just minutes later, France's Bradley Barcola added another to make it a 4-2 game.

So, while the first half was all England, the second was all about France, and in the 66th minute, Mbappe made it 4-3, while also extending his Golden Boot lead and taking over the top spot on the all-time World Cup goals list.

What. A. Match.

Who cares about third place, right?

But after getting several opportunities to tie it up, England was awarded a penalty kick, and that went to Bukayo Saka, who buried it for the hat trick and to give England a little breathing room late in the match.

It's hard to believe he didn't play a single minute in the semifinal loss to Argentina, right?

And that breathing room was important, because France wasn't going to go quietly.

But England answered back immediately with a beauty from Jude Bellingham, his seventh of the tournament, and that was all she wrote.

Unbelievable.

The final score was, incredibly, 6-4. That was the most goals scored in a World Cup third-place match ever, topping the one in 1958 between France and West Germany.

With that win, England may have come up short when it comes to bringing a World Cup title back home, but that was their best finish in a World Cup since they won it in 1966.

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It was an incredible match, and now there's only one left and its for the World Cup title.

Spain and Argentina will meet on Sunday afternoon at New York-New Jersey Stadium, with the match scheduled to start at 3 pm ET.

Boston police investigate death at home owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:10:02 -0400

Boston police are investigating after a deceased person was found at or near a property owned by the husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Fox News Digital has confirmed.

Officers responded to a residence in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood around 1:52 p.m. Saturday.

Police said they found a person who was deceased. The Boston Police Homicide Unit is investigating the death.

Property records filed in Suffolk County identify the home as being owned by Conan Harris, Pressley's husband, according to the Boston Herald.

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The property is listed as an eight-bedroom, four-bath, 2,713-square-foot multifamily home, the outlet reported.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Pressley’s office for comment.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

Bernie Sanders dismisses Haley Stevens, says Michigan race is against the 'billionaire class'

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:56:29 -0400

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took a swipe at Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., on Saturday, saying Michigan's Democratic Senate primary isn't about her, but about whether the "billionaire class" can stop progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Sanders — joined by progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., at the Detroit Opera House rally — delivered the remarks to voters alongside El-Sayed, who is set to face Stevens in Michigan's Aug. 4 primary.

"In all due respect to Haley Stevens, everybody knows that this is not an election between her and Abdul," Sanders said. "This is an election between Abdul and the billionaire class. That is what this election is about."

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Sanders said wealthy donors and outside groups have poured unprecedented sums into the race to defeat El-Sayed, whom he has endorsed as one of the leading progressive candidates running for the Senate this cycle.

"The billionaire class, which has already — and there are two weeks left to go in the election — has already spent $50 million against him," Sanders said. "Now I want everybody here throughout the state, people turning on the TVs, and they see all these ads, I want you to ask yourself a simple question: Why are the richest people in the country spending tens and tens of millions of dollars to defeat Abdul El-Sayed?"

Sanders claimed outside groups have outspent El-Sayed's campaign by a margin of 12-to-1, portraying the flood of spending as evidence that powerful interests view the progressive candidate as a threat.

According to AdImpact, super PACs backing Stevens are spending about $26.9 million on TV ads during the final five weeks of the primary, compared with roughly $2.1 million backing El-Sayed.

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The Michigan Senate primary has emerged as one of the most closely watched Democratic contests of the 2026 cycle, highlighting the growing divide between the party's progressive and establishment wings.

El-Sayed has been endorsed by Sanders and other prominent progressives, including AOC, while Stevens has the backing of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and recently received the endorsement of retiring Sen. Gary Peters.

Stevens has represented Michigan's 11th Congressional District since 2019 after serving on the Obama administration's auto industry task force.

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The congresswoman attracted attention on the campaign trail in recent days after a couple of bizarre speeches went viral online.

In one viral clip, Stevens was mocked online as critics compared her animated campaign speech to a classic "Saturday Night Live" sketch featuring Chris Farley's "van down by the river" character.

The viral moment also drew renewed attention to a 2020 House floor speech in which Stevens, wearing pink latex gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic, continued speaking after her allotted time expired as the speaker pro tempore repeatedly declared her "out of order" and struck the gavel.

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The Senate race tightened after state Sen. Mallory McMorrow ended her campaign earlier this month, leaving Stevens and El-Sayed in a head-to-head contest that many Democrats view as a proxy battle over the party's future direction.

The winner is expected to face Republican Mike Rogers in November.

WNBA suspends Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for 'protected species' comment about Angel Reese

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:38:31 -0400

The WNBA has suspended Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello without pay for one game for using the term "protected species" while referring to Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.

During the Dream's 111-92 win over Toronto on Friday, Toronto's Nyara Sabally fouled Reese after an offensive rebound.

As the call was being reviewed, Brondello yelled at the referees. Microphones picked her up saying, "Angel, she's a protected species!"

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The WNBA announced Saturday evening that Brondello will now miss the Tempo's next game against the Las Vegas Aces.

"The WNBA expects all coaches and team personnel to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respect that are fundamental to our league," the league's announcement said.

Brondello issued a written apology earlier on Saturday.

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"Angel, I'm sorry. Last night, in the emotion of the moment after Nyara's injury, I used a phrase that I shouldn't have used, and I take full responsibility for that. My frustration was with the officiating, but my words unfairly put the focus on you," she wrote.

"I also understand that my words carried an impact beyond what I intended, particularly for Black women in our league, and I'm deeply sorry for that," she continued. "I've spent my career competing with, coaching and learning from incredible Black women.

"I regret that my words caused hurt to a community I respect so deeply," Brondello added. "I have a lot of respect for you as both a player and a person, and I sincerely apologize to you, your teammates, and the Dream organization for my comment."

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After last night's game, Reese made a post on social media referencing Brondello's comment. Reese shared a post that appeared to interpret the comment as racially charged.

Brondello is from Australia, where the term "protected species" has been used in Australian sports environments to express frustration over a lack of calls against a player.

Mamdani says NYC is exploring whether it can arrest Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits for UN General Assembly

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:14:15 -0400

Far-left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration is actively exploring whether the city has the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for this month's United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), escalating one of his sharpest criticisms yet of the foreign leader.

In remarks first reported by The New York Times, Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" who "belongs in the Hague" and said his administration is in an "active conversation" with the city's Law Department over what legal authority New York City possesses should the Israeli prime minister travel to the Big Apple.

The comments from self-described Democratic socialist Mamdani raises questions about the limits of a mayor's authority over foreign affairs and whether New York City could take legal action against a visiting head of government.

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Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office asking whether Mamdani stands by calling Netanyahu a "war criminal," whether City Hall is actively consulting with the Law Department regarding possible legal action against the Israeli leader, and whether the mayor would direct the NYPD to arrest Netanyahu if attorneys determined the city had legal authority.

The mayor's office did not immediately respond.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz slammed Mamdani's remarks as "pure political theater," saying the mayor has no legal authority to arrest Netanyahu.

In a post on X, Waltz argued that the U.S. is not party to the ICC's founding treaty, the U.N. Headquarters Agreement protects visiting heads of government, head-of-state immunity applies and "federal authority trumps any local mayor's wishes."

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024, over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

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Israel has rejected the allegations and disputes the court's jurisdiction, while the U.S. is not a party to the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC.

The issue has become increasingly contentious as world leaders weigh whether they would act on the warrant if Netanyahu enters their countries.

The United Nations General Assembly annually brings dozens of heads of state and government to New York, creating unique diplomatic and security considerations for the city.

The comments are likely to intensify scrutiny of Mamdani's foreign policy positions, particularly regarding Israel, which became a flashpoint during his mayoral campaign.

Israeli officials have repeatedly rejected allegations that Netanyahu committed war crimes, arguing Israel is acting in self-defense following Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack.

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Mamdani's office has not yet publicly detailed any legal analysis supporting the idea that New York City or the NYPD could independently execute an international arrest warrant against a visiting foreign head of government, though Fox News Digital has requested further details.

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Mamdani's remarks are the latest example of his administration venturing into international affairs.

Earlier this year, the State Department stepped in to halt a planned meeting between a senior Mamdani administration official and Iran's U.N. ambassador, stressing the role of federal, not local government to conduct U.S. foreign policy.

Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips contributed to this reporting.

Eagles star Saquon Barkley's home burglarized, police say

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:13:38 -0400

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley’s Pennsylvania home was burglarized early Saturday morning, police said.

Tredyffrin Township officers responded to Barkley’s home in the Malvern area at about 5:10 a.m. They received a report of a burglary in progress.

The suspects fled before officers arrived, according to a release obtained by Fox News Digital.

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Barkley and his family were not hurt, according to police. Authorities did not say whether Barkley or his relatives were inside the home during the break-in.

Police have not announced any arrests. They also have not said what the burglars took, how they entered the home or how many people were involved.

Detectives are investigating a large white SUV that may have been connected to the burglary. Police released an image of the vehicle and asked the public for help identifying it.

The Tredyffrin Township Police Department said it had not received reports of similar activity elsewhere in the area. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is assisting with the investigation.

The burglary comes amid heightened concern about thieves targeting professional athletes.

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Federal prosecutors charged seven Chilean nationals in February 2025 with burglaries at the homes of NFL and NBA players. Prosecutors alleged the group targeted athletes who were away or playing in games. The suspects allegedly stole more than $2 million in cash, jewelry, watches and other valuables.

Barkley, 29, is preparing for his third season with Philadelphia. Eagles training camp begins July 28.

He rushed for 1,140 yards in 2025, his second consecutive 1,000-yard season with the team.

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Barkley produced a historic season one year earlier. He won the 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award and helped Philadelphia win the 2025 Super Bowl. He finished with an NFL-record 2,504 rushing yards across the regular season and playoffs.

The Eagles signed Barkley to a two-year extension in March 2025. He remains under contract through the 2028 season.

Ricky Gervais rejects calls to tone down comedy: 'Be offended if you want'

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:16:55 -0400

Ricky Gervais isn't backing away from controversial comedy.

The comedian doubled down on his long-held defense of free speech during a recent radio interview, saying he has no interest in changing his material to avoid offending audiences and arguing that backlash only adds to the joke.

"I don't tell people not to be offended; I tell them I don't care if they are. Be offended if you want, it makes it funnier for me," Gervais said during an appearance on BBC Radio 2.

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The 65-year-old comic, whose stand-up specials have frequently sparked criticism over jokes about politics, gender identity, religion and celebrities, rejected the idea that he intentionally sets out to provoke audiences.

"You can't help by what you're offended by, but … don't expect me to care. … It's a myth that I go out to offend. I never go out to offend," he said. "I just know that it's probably going to happen because everyone's different."

Gervais argued that virtually any opinion can offend someone.

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"There's nothing you can say, particularly anything that's mildly interesting or contentious or your viewpoint, that someone somewhere won't find offensive," he said.

Reflecting on how reactions to comedy have evolved, Gervais said audiences today are quicker to take offense than they were two decades ago.

"And times have changed. Twenty years ago, if someone said I was offended by that, I probably would go, 'Why?' Now I go … 'I know you are. Everyone is.'"

While Gervais has frequently addressed cancel culture and free speech in recent stand-up tours, he suggested he is ready to move on from the topic.

"I've dealt with it too much, actually. I think the last couple of tours, I have dealt with cancel culture and free speech because I felt I had to. Now, I don't have to," he said.

"I'm ignoring it all. I shouldn't even bring it into the room. Those people there who've paid hundreds of pounds — they're not offended. I can play to a million people, not one complaint."

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Gervais insisted the outrage over his comedy doesn't come from the crowds filling his shows. It comes after his specials reach a much bigger audience online.

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"As soon as it goes on Netflix, 50 million people. Of course, there's going to be someone who doesn't like it. What am I going to do? It's too late. I've been paid."

The comic has long dismissed calls to tone down his material, repeatedly defending free speech and arguing that comedians shouldn't shy away from controversial subjects.

Earlier this year, Gervais reignited debate by reposting one of the most memorable lines from his 2020 Golden Globes opening monologue, taking another swipe at celebrities who use awards shows as political platforms.

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"If you do win an award tonight, don't use it as a platform to make a political speech," Gervais told the star-studded crowd. "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg."

Reposting the quote on X, Gervais added a jab of his own: "They're still not listening."

Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:13:53 -0400

The health and wellness information put out on television, podcasts, social media, websites and elsewhere can be overwhelming, but a leading oncologist and University of Pennsylvania bioethicist argues healthy aging can be simplified into six evidence-based rules.

"Don’t be a schmuck" is the first principle offered by Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel in his book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life."

"Don't be stupid," Emanuel said recently on the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. "This is something my father used to say to his three sons very commonly when we were doing something dumb."

Emanuel's brothers are former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and powerful talent agent Ari Emanuel.

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Emanuel argued that obviously dangerous activities, such as BASE jumping, climbing Mount Everest and smoking and vaping are examples of being a schmuck because they carry a high risk of death.

His other principles for living longer and reducing disease risk include prioritizing an active social life, staying mentally active with new hobbies and opportunities to learn, limiting processed and sugary foods and drinks without being overly restrictive, engaging in moderate exercise and getting proper sleep.

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"Our entire brain is constructed around social interactions, and it does way more for us," Emanuel said. "We know that if you're lonely, socially isolated, you dramatically increase your risks of mortality.

"More than 3 million people worldwide have been enrolled in studies about social interaction and longevity," he added. "And the socially isolated, people who have zero or one friends, don't see friends a lot. Those people are much more likely to die in the next few years."

According to Emanuel, being socially isolated or lonely "is the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day."

Both close relationships and casual social interactions contribute to well-being, he said.

Emanuel explained why he thinks much of society’s obsession with wellness is toxic and what he labels as "the wellness industrial complex" gets wrong.

"You should not be obsessed about wellness," Emanuel said on the podcast. "You should be obsessed about living a meaningful life. That's really what's important, and wellness is only a means to an end."

Much of the wellness industry focuses on self-denial, which is misguided, said Emanuel.

"Biology for humans is about homeostasis, the balance between one extreme and another," he said.

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Society's current obsession with wellness is nothing new, he added.

"Wellness is a response to a topsy-turvy world, a lot of uncertainty about what the future's bringing, people feeling like their life's out of control," he said.

"And, so, wellness is a response. This is something I can control — what I eat, the vaccines I get, the exercise — and I think that's what we have today. This is a lot about self-control transmuted into wellness as the outlet."

The body thrives when it doesn’t take dieting or exercising to extremes, Emanuel said. He is a teetotaler himself, but his wife enjoys cocktails, and when they have a dinner party, they serve alcohol.

Don’t drink alone or use alcohol to drown your sorrows or avoid dealing with them, Emanuel advised.

The ZOE podcast asked Emanuel to advise listeners who aren’t following any of his six rules what to try first.

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"Dinner parties," he said. "You cook, and you both have good, healthy food because you've cooked it. Ynd you've challenged your mind ‘cause you're adding a new recipe, and you're figuring out how to do it right.

"You have people over, so you've got social connections," he continued. "You're challenging your mind with a good conversation. And when it's all over, you go out for a walk so you get some physical activity.

"This is like you've done almost everything in wellness. All of those elements are key to wellness, and it's the kind of thing you can do, you know, once a weekend or ... And you'll be happier."

Man who allegedly rode naked atop moving locomotive busted after bizarre train stunt: sheriff

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:08:32 -0400

He boarded the train, but his clothes stayed behind.

An Arizona man was arrested after authorities said he allegedly broke into a Union Pacific locomotive and surfed atop the moving train in the nude as it traveled through northeastern Colorado, leaving stunned witnesses watching the bizarre ride before deputies took him into custody Thursday.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Daniel Ray Ballance, of Quartzsite, Arizona, and allege he broke a window to enter the locomotive before climbing onto the roof while the train was moving.

Ballance faces felony and misdemeanor charges after the incident, authorities said.

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Authorities said witnesses reported seeing Ballance riding naked atop the locomotive before deputies arrested him.

The sheriff's office later shared his mugshot alongside a tongue-in-cheek Facebook post about the arrest.

"For those of you who had the unfortunate experience of seeing this gentleman surfing naked on top of a moving locomotive yesterday, I want you to know that he was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges," the sheriff's office wrote.

According to the sheriff's office, Ballance later told deputies he loved "vodka, beer and playing the Banjo."

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"Daniel expressed his love of vodka, beer and playing the Banjo," the agency joked. "Unfortunately, we had to separate him from those loves and the train ride.

"Instead, Daniel is spending some time at an all-expenses-paid stay in jail, where he is presumed innocent until proven guilty."

Ballance was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges. Court records detailing the charges were not immediately available.

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KDVR reported Ballance allegedly broke a window to gain entry into the Union Pacific locomotive before climbing onto the moving train.

Authorities have not publicly disclosed what prompted the incident or whether anyone aboard the locomotive was injured.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi may have just dropped the most outlandish quote in ACC Media Days history

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:40:20 -0400

It seems as if an entire season's worth of headlines have been spawned from this week's ACC Media Days in Charlotte.

From Florida State head coach Mike Norvell acting seemingly oblivious to any hot seat talk to SMU's Rhett Lashlee angering an entire conference with his comments about the Sun Belt, college football fans have been treated to only the finest of offseason theater from several of the personalities of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

On Friday, however, one man entered the conversation with what may have been the craziest take any college football fan has heard in years.

Meet Pat Narduzzi, head coach of the Pitt Panthers.

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Pitt had a solid campaign under Narduzzi in 2025, going 6-2 in conference and even having a chance to play for the ACC title going into the last week of the season.

Maybe that moderate success has gone to the man's head, however, because he dropped a quote so shocking you have to hear it to believe it.

Did all of these ACC coaches get a call from the conference's PR director telling them to drum up some headlines for clicks or what?

Now listen, I'm an SEC homer, so the last thing I want to do is defend the Big Ten, but where has this guy been the last three years?

He cites a "winning record" against both the SEC and Big Ten in bowl games and the regular season, which I guess counts for something, but he wasn't really specific about the years or teams involved, so I'm not sure if you can even count that as a win for Narduzzi.

I distinctly remember Miami losing to Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship game, which has to count for something.

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Speaking of championships, the Big Ten is on a three-year streak of winning the national title in college football, and before that, the SEC had a four-year run.

You have to go all the way back to 2018, when a freshman Trevor Lawrence helped Clemson obliterate Alabama in the Bay Area, to find an ACC team winning it all.

He claims the ACC has better players than the Big Ten, but I'm not so sure about that either.

The 2026 NFL Draft saw 68 players selected from the Big Ten (10 first-rounders), while only 38 were taken from the ACC (six first-rounders).

The recruiting side of things doesn't help Narduzzi's narrative either.

According to the 247Sports 2026 recruiting rankings, the Big Ten edged the ACC out in terms of teams in the top-25 (six to four), but when you look at the top-ten, it's even more lopsided in favor of the Big Ten, as they held three of the top four spots in the composite while the ACC's lone representative in the top-ten, Miami, sat at number nine.

Other than the aforementioned Hurricanes, the ACC hasn't had much to crow about for the past few years, but apparently that hasn't stopped Narduzzi from trying.

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Who knows, maybe Narduzzi and the rest of the ACC will make me eat my words this year when they go out and dominate their other Power 4 competitors en route to a national championship.

Until then, though, college football belongs to the Big Ten with the SEC nipping at their heels, leaving the ACC in a distant third place.

Navy says no reprimands or firings after Blue Angels’ low pass over beachgoers

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:45:37 -0400

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the flight debrief was complete and there would be no reprimands or firings and there was "no problem" after the Navy's Blue Angels drew widespread attention with a wildly low flyover on a Florida beach.

Cao tweeted: "That’s the sound of Freedom! Semper fi and Hooyah," on Thursday after videos of the maneuver went viral.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and other Trump allies also took to social media to weigh in.

Video shared online showed beachgoers cheering as two Blue Angels jets with the flight demonstration team made a low pass over Pensacola Beach on Wednesday. Social media reactions varied, from those who praised the flyover and wished they could have seen it in person, to those who criticized the stunt.

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Hegseth, however, posted on X, "The flyovers will continue until morale improves."

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell shared a photo of one of the aircraft performing a maneuver during the flyover and wrote, "Carry on Patriots."

Eric Trump also responded by sharing an ABC News report on X, writing, "Can't stand the manufactured outrage by the low-T mainstream media. This was undoubtedly the highlight of these people's day…"

The ABC News report Eric Trump shared said Navy officials confirmed in a statement to the outlet that Blue Angels leadership is "reviewing the circumstances surrounding the maneuver and conducting a thorough safety review."

The Blue Angels did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The flyover came during Wednesday morning's annual "Breakfast with the Blues" event, which marks the start of Red, White and Blues Week and gives spectators a chance to watch the Navy's flight demonstration squadron practice over the Gulf Coast.

Local news outlet WALA-TV reported that this year's event drew one of its largest crowds in recent memory, with the Casino Beach and Quietwater parking lots filling by about 7 a.m. Thousands lined the beach as the Blue Angels spent about two hours practicing ahead of this weekend's air show.

Brenda Bennett, who has attended the event for decades, told the newspaper she had never seen a crowd this large.

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"I've been coming since 1997 and this is the best kept secret, but I think the secret's out because there's more people here than normally," Bennett said.

Theresa Smith and Sheri Marinovich said they had to park farther away than usual because of the crowds but said the extra walk was worth it.

"They're showing out," the pair told the newspaper. "They love to put on a show for the breakfast crowd. You feel like they're just so much closer and we get to hear them talking on the radio and they do different maneuvers than they do for the show."

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Many spectators told the outlet the event felt especially meaningful following the recent America 250 celebrations. Bennett said she hopes Americans continue celebrating "our freedom that we have here in the United States."

The Blue Angels are scheduled to practice again Thursday before public performances Friday and Saturday.

LeBron James shows love to Caitlin Clark on his Instagram after her historic 45-point performance

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:16:21 -0400

Caitlin Clark put together an historic performance Friday night against the Seattle Storm. She broke Fever franchise records and set WNBA records. Her 45-point, 10-assist performance caught the eye of sports fans across the country, and even one of basketball’s all-time greats.

NBA free agent LeBron James showed the Indiana Fever star some love on his Instagram story on Saturday. James reshared a post that ESPN, SportsCenter, WNBA, and ESPN W collaborated on. The post showcased some of Clark’s best plays, including a coast-to-coast and-1, one of her four steals leading to a transition three, and of course, her last three-pointer to give the Fever the lead for good.

LeBron James and Caitlin Clark have developed one of the most unique superstar relationships in basketball. They’ve been supportive of each other since Clark was in college at Iowa. It makes sense. They’re both the face of their leagues and Nike athletes.

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Before Clark entered the WNBA, when she was a rising star at Iowa, James was publicly supporting and defending her against critics, while praising the way she was transforming women's basketball. He compared her journey to his own experience as an 18-year-old phenom entering the NBA, noting the similarities between being labeled the face of a league, dealing with constant scrutiny, and being expected to immediately change the game. LeBron has called Clark a "transcendent player," highlighting her elite basketball IQ, passing ability, and vision, while recognizing the impact she has had on growing the WNBA.

Clark has returned the favor, expressing similar admiration for LeBron, calling him one of her biggest basketball idols and describing him as the greatest of all time. (Yes, she unfortunately believes LeBron is the GOAT over Michael Jordan.)

When the two finally met in person in March of 2025, after the Los Angeles Lakers played the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis (where the Fever play their home games as well), Clark admitted the moment was surreal because she had grown up watching LeBron dominate the NBA. She has appreciated that he understands the unique challenges of being a generational talent under a microscope and has supported her through the highs and lows of her professional transition.

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Their relationship does not seem to be a traditional mentor-student dynamic, but rather a connection between two athletes who have made a major impact in their respective leagues.

No matter how you feel about LeBron’s legacy, his play, his politics, or his platform, it’s nice to see how much he admires Clark and her game. She’s unlike anything the WNBA has ever seen. It’s nice to see an all-time great give her props for the best game of her young career.

Pamela Anderson trades Hollywood glamour for 'magical' garden oasis

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:13:37 -0400

Pamela Anderson is trading Hollywood glamour for garden glory.

The "Baywatch" star gave fans a rare look inside her sprawling backyard oasis at her family compound in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, revealing rows of flourishing vegetables, towering sunflowers and colorful blooms that quickly stole the spotlight on social media.

"Look what's growing in my garden," Anderson, 59, began in her video as she panned the camera across the lush landscape.

Set to whimsical music, the clip winds through gravel pathways lined with oversized leafy plants, vibrant purple and orange flowers and vine-covered garden arches.

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Raised garden beds overflow with vegetables and greens, while a white wooden table, picnic area and lounge chairs transform the space into a country retreat.

"Good morning from the garden," Anderson captioned her social media post.

The actress's famous friends, family and fans were quick to shower the garden with praise.

Her son, Dylan Lee, 28, teased, "Tell me you love to garden without telling me you love to garden."

"There's something about nurturing a garden … that's so nourishing to us," influencer Malia Hana commented. "I've just started, but wow..."

Fans flooded the comments with admiration, writing, "Beautiful… You and your garden" and "The sunflowers are striking!"

Others marveled at Anderson’s passion project and wrote, "Your garden is so magical!"

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Another compared the Hollywood actress to Martha Stewart and commented, "That is gorgeous. You're quite the Martha."

"Just so happy for you in this phase of life!!! everything is growing in your garden," an adoring fan added.

Anderson's passion for gardening has become a defining part of her life in recent years.

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The former Playboy Playmate documented the transformation of the property in HGTV's two-season series, "Pamela's Garden of Eden," which followed the actress and producer as she restored the waterfront estate her grandmother purchased decades ago in British Columbia.

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The garden update comes just weeks after Anderson traveled to Saint-Tropez, France, to celebrate another milestone — the wedding of her and ex-husband Tommy Lee's son, Dylan, to interior designer Paula Bruss.

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The couple exchanged vows during an intimate garden ceremony, making lush landscapes a fitting backdrop for another major moment in Anderson's summer.

Cubs great Anthony Rizzo snags another home run ball in Wrigley Field bleachers

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:05:08 -0400

What are the odds that a former Big Leaguer would wind up with a home run ball while sitting in the bleachers at his old ballpark?

Probably pretty low, but it has now happened to former Chicago Cub Anthony Rizzo twice.

The odds of which seem so astronomical you'd have to get someone from NASA to figure them out for you.

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In the bottom of the first inning against the Minnesota Twins, Cubs first baseman Michael Busch sent the 0-1 offering from Twins righty Taj Bradley to the right field bleachers, where a bunch of fans tried to get their paws on it.

However, the one who came up with it happened to be the first baseman from the 2016 curse-breaking Cubs.

How about that?

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As I said, it seems borderline impossible for that to happen once, but the same thing happened to Rizzo in another game at Wrigley just last season.

It was nice of Rizzo to switch up his jerseys, so we know that those homers happened on different days. Would've been nice if he held up that day's newspaper just to make it concrete.

This boggles my brain, and I think it just means that we all have to go on Anthony Rizzo home run-catching (or, more accurately, grabbing off the ground) watch. At his current one home run ball per season clip, he's looking at making it No. 3 next season.

Rizzo was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 and made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2011.

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But, of course, it was his ten seasons in Chicago — including being a part of that 2016 World Series team — that his career is best remembered for.

He was traded to the New York Yankees in 2021 and played his final MLB season in 2024.

Rory McIlroy blasts Bryson DeChambeau for holding The Open ‘hostage’ over penalty chaos: 'It is performative'

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:38 -0400

Rory McIlroy unloaded one of his biggest shots of the day Saturday at The Open during a news conference.

McIlroy, 37, unloaded on Bryson DeChambeau when asked about DeChambeau's conduct Friday after the 32-year-old was assessed a two-stroke penalty after a lengthy and heated interaction with rules officials well after the round.

"I won’t pretend to be up here and defend Bryson," McIlroy told reporters after shooting a 1-under 69 in the third round. "I’m not particularly fond of him. I think a lot of it is performative. I think a lot of it’s for attention.

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"To hold the tournament hostage like that and to have all of us — players, volunteers, everyone — waiting on him to depart, I didn’t feel like it was a great look."

The reigning two-time Masters champion said he had no doubts DeChambeau improved the line for his backswing and that his actions "didn’t seem right."

"I think there’s no doubt that he improved the line of his backswing," McIlroy said. "Again, it’s like, whether it was careless or whether it was intentional, I don’t think it matters. Hopefully, it was careless, but I think the two-shot penalty was justified, for sure."

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Other golfers were a little more sympathetic to DeChambeau, and former Open champion Xander Schauffele called the situation unfortunate.

"He said he didn’t do it intentionally, and it’s unfortunate that he got penalized because he was playing incredibly well, and obviously he’s still playing incredibly well," Schauffele said. "So, he’s obviously going to have something to prove these next two days."

DeChambeau responded to the two-stroke penalty with a solid third round, as he went 1-under par to finish the day at 6-under for the tournament. He is four strokes off of Sam Burns, who leads at 10-under for the tournament after shooting 5-under par on Saturday.

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If DeChambeau falls within two strokes of the winner Sunday, the discourse over his two-stroke penalty will not dissipate anytime soon.

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McIlroy is tied for 30th at 2-under par for the tournament and would need an excellent round and a lot of help to get himself into contention on Sunday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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MLB's first female home plate umpire statistically ranks among 2026's worst

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:38:39 -0400

Jen Pawol made history as Major League Baseball's first female home plate umpire in the 2025 season, sparking debate about whether she earned her spot, or was simply a political statement for inclusion and diversity. Now those debates are reignited based on some viral videos and statistics that prove her on-field performance is one of the worst during the 2026 season.

SPOILER: She’s been horrendous.

According to season-long data from UmpScorecards, who measures every called ball and strike against MLB's Statcast strike zone, grading umpires on overall accuracy, consistency and how they perform relative to the expected difficulty of the pitches they call, Pawol currently ranks 89th out of 91 qualified MLB umpires in overall ball-and-strike accuracy. Yikes.

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She owns a 91.8% overall accuracy rate, a 93.1% consistency rating, and an accuracy-above-expected mark of -1.6%.

Her ranking has drawn additional attention because she has also been involved in several high-profile games that featured controversial strike-zone decisions.

Pawol had an abysmal start to her game behind the plate on Sunday, June 16, between the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins. She had three ball calls overturned in the top of the first inning alone.

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Pawol’s very first strike call, in her first MLB game behind the plate, was also terrible.

Here’s a challenge from a 2026 spring training game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians where the broadcaster not so subtly trolled Pawol saying, "The call is overturned on a pitch that was right down the middle of the plate that was called a ball."

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The most recent controversy came between the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays on July 13, where she didn’t allow Padres’ Sung-Mun Song to challenge a called strike and shortly after, Pawol called a balk to force in a run for the Padres.

Her overall consistency in that game, as recorded by UmpScorecards, was only 88%. The average is 94%. I also found it odd that the other umpires seemed to be protecting Pawol from interacting with the managers. I get the impression that managers can barely argue with her on the field, or not at all because the other umps step in. Is it because she’s a woman? I can’t tell you that definitively, but it does raise eyebrows.

While Pawol has time to turn things around, it’s clear from a meritocracy standpoint, she hasn’t proven herself worthy of the position she’s in. The worst rated umpire, CB Bucknor, has accepted a buyout and is retiring at the end of season. As Zach Dean said in his piece, I don’t think it’s a coincidence.

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I couldn't see Pawol being offered the same buyout scenario. It would reflect poorly on the league after making such a big deal about her promotion, with many people bending over backward to defend the decision, only for her to last a mere two seasons.