The 2026 World Cup began with its opening match featuring Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. The stadium was renovated for this event, which is the first World Cup hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada together, and Mexico’s team came into the match unbeaten in eight games.
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The 2026 World Cup is the largest in history with 48 teams.
Mexico, the United States, and Canada are co-hosting the tournament.
The opening match was played at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which was renovated for the event.
Azteca Stadium has hosted three World Cup opening matches: 1970, 1986, and 2026.
Mexico has participated in eight World Cup opening matches, with five losses and two draws before this game.
South Africa is playing in its first World Cup since hosting in 2010.
Mexico’s team has an eight-match unbeaten streak before this game.
Mexico’s coach is Javier Aguirre, who is 67 years old and in his third time coaching the national team.
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U.S. Men's National Soccer Team coach Mauricio Pochettino said it is no longer time for motivational speeches. He stated that the team is prepared for their first World Cup game against Paraguay on Friday.
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Mauricio Pochettino is the coach of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT).
The team's opening World Cup match is against Paraguay.
Pochettino said the time for motivational speeches has passed.
He emphasized that the team is ready to play.
The match is scheduled for Friday.
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The 2026 World Cup started with a big celebration at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. Mexico played South Africa in the first match of the expanded tournament, which is shared between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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The opening event featured fireworks, lights, and performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, and J Balvin.
More than 80,000 fans attended the match at the renovated Azteca Stadium.
The stadium has hosted the World Cup opening game three times (1970, 1986, and 2026), a first in the tournament’s history.
Mexico City Stadium is the new official name, but it is still commonly called Azteca.
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams, an increase from previous tournaments.
Protests happened near fan zones and transport routes, with people concerned about the event’s cost and local disruptions.
Police increased security around working-class neighborhoods close to the stadium to manage crowds and protests.
Mexico City is hosting World Cup games alongside the United States and Canada during this month-long event.
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The Indianapolis Colts' top wide receiver, Alec Pierce, signed a $114 million contract but recently had ankle surgery that could keep him out of training camp and preseason. This leaves the team with fewer experienced receivers as quarterback Daniel Jones also recovers from injury.
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Alec Pierce had a strong 2025 season with 47 catches, 1,003 yards, and six touchdowns.
Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million contract extension with the Colts.
The Colts traded former top receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers before the draft.
Pierce had ankle surgery in March and faces 4 to 6 months of recovery.
His recovery timeline means he might miss much of training camp and the preseason.
Pierce's injury had caused soreness for nearly two seasons and surgery was necessary.
Without Pierce, the Colts’ wide receiver options are mostly inexperienced players.
Quarterback Daniel Jones is also recovering from a season-ending injury, limiting practice time.
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During the 2026 NBA Finals in New York, the Knicks made a historic comeback to win Game 4 against the Spurs. After the game, some Knicks fans harassed Spurs players, and Victor Wembanyama was hit by an egg outside his hotel, an act he and others condemned.
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The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
The Spurs led by up to 29 points but lost after the Knicks erased the large deficit.
The Knicks can win their first championship in 53 years if they win Game 5.
Some fans booed and shouted at Spurs players at their New York hotel after the game.
Victor Wembanyama, a Spurs player, was hit in the head by a thrown egg.
ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg called the egg-throwing and harassment disgraceful.
Wembanyama condemned the violence, saying the game should be played with respect.
Fans had also harassed Spurs supporters after Game 3, which the Spurs had won.
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David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham United, has been restricted from contacting the club’s youth and women’s teams since 2023 due to safeguarding concerns. London Stadium and West Ham’s women’s team said they were not informed about these restrictions, which followed allegations of inappropriate behavior against Sullivan.
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David Sullivan stepped down as joint chairman of West Ham United after a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.
The Football Association (FA) started a safeguarding investigation into Sullivan in 2023 after allegations about his conduct.
A safeguard group involving the club, FA, and local authorities limited Sullivan’s access to youth and women’s teams.
London Stadium, which runs West Ham’s home ground, said they were not told about these restrictions and want more information.
West Ham’s women’s team and the Women’s Super League also did not know about the limitations on Sullivan’s interactions.
Sullivan denies all allegations and said restrictions did not affect his work since he never met youth or women players alone.
The club kept the information limited, following “best practice safeguarding” rules agreed with independent bodies.
The FA stated they have strong safeguarding rules, but they cannot comment on specific cases.
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Real Madrid has hired Jose Mourinho as their head coach on a three-year contract, returning to the club 13 years after his first time there. Mourinho will start on July 13, 2026, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa after two trophyless seasons, with the goal of leading the team back to success.
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Jose Mourinho signed a three-year deal to coach Real Madrid until June 30, 2029.
He previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, winning several major Spanish trophies.
Mourinho replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Real Madrid failed to win trophies in two straight seasons.
Real Madrid reportedly paid €15 million ($17.25 million) to Benfica for Mourinho.
Mourinho is known for his strong leadership style and previous success with clubs like Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and others.
The club hopes Mourinho will manage conflicts and balance the team, including star players Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez promised to bring Mourinho back if he was reelected, which he was.
Mourinho will join the team as preseason training begins on July 13, 2026.
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In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks won a close game against the San Antonio Spurs thanks to OG Anunoby’s last-second tip-in. With just over two seconds left, Anunoby redirected a missed three-point shot from Jalen Brunson, securing a lead that helped the Knicks stay in the championship race.
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The Knicks were trailing by up to 29 points but closed the gap to win by one point in Game 4.
There were 5.7 seconds left when the Knicks called a timeout to set up a final play.
Jalen Brunson attempted a long three-point shot with 4.3 seconds remaining.
OG Anunoby caught the rebound opportunity and tipped the ball back into the basket with 2 seconds left.
The tip-in gave the Knicks a one-point lead, their biggest of the game.
The New York crowd and announcer celebrated the dramatic finish.
The play was described as one of the most memorable moments in Knicks history.
The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, recognized as Defensive Player of the Year, was unable to stop the tip-in.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts today. Charlie Davies, a former player for the U.S. Men's National Team, shares insights about the tournament on CBS News.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins today.
The tournament is one of the biggest international soccer events.
Charlie Davies, who used to play for the U.S. Men's National Team, is providing expert analysis.
Coverage and insights about the World Cup can be seen on CBS News.
The World Cup brings together national teams from around the world to compete.
This event will attract fans globally, showcasing top soccer talent.
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Nikita Kucherov, a star player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, won the NHL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, called the Hart Trophy, for the second time. He led the voting, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid, in the closest race since the 2001-02 season.
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Nikita Kucherov plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team.
He won the NHL's Hart Trophy as the league MVP.
This is Kucherov's second time winning the award.
He finished 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the voting.
The vote was the closest the NHL has seen since the 2001-02 season.
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After the San Antonio Spurs lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was booed and almost hit by a flying egg as he returned to his New York hotel. The Knicks’ win led to large, chaotic celebrations in the city, and police arrested 56 people for various offenses.
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Victor Wembanyama was jeered and nearly struck by an egg from Knicks fans near his hotel after Game 4.
The incident happened following the Spurs’ loss, where they blew a 29-point lead.
Wembanyama missed two crucial free throws in the game's last minutes.
Knicks fans celebrated wildly in New York City, with some setting off fireworks and clashing with police.
Police arrested 56 people for crimes including assault and disorderly conduct.
The New York police had no official report about the egg incident.
Earlier, Knicks fans were reported to have attacked Spurs fans, including ripping jerseys after Game 3.
Both teams’ players called for respect and condemned violence between fans during the Finals.
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The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with a lively opening ceremony featuring music star Shakira and other performers. Thousands of fans gathered at the Azteca stadium to celebrate Mexico hosting the tournament for the first time in 40 years.
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The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The opening ceremony took place at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City.
Shakira, J Balvin, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, and Fher Olvera performed at the ceremony.
Mexican singer Fernández sang the Mexican national anthem before the first match.
South African star Tyla performed her national anthem and will appear again at the US opening ceremony.
Performers wore indigenous clothing and gold costumes with giant golden footballs.
Fans wore colorful outfits, many in Mexico’s team colors, and celebrated by throwing sombreros in the air.
The event follows renovations of the stadium and airport, and comes after concerns about protests and violence in Mexico.
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Real Madrid has hired Jose Mourinho again as their head coach on a three-year contract. Mourinho will start on July 13, and the club paid Benfica £13 million to release him from his current contract.
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Jose Mourinho is 63 years old and has coached Real Madrid before from 2010 to 2013.
During his first time at Real Madrid, he won the Spanish league, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez promised to bring Mourinho back if he won re-election, which he did with 65% of the vote.
Mourinho has since coached several clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Roma, Fenerbahce, and Benfica.
At Benfica, Mourinho led the team through an unbeaten season in Portugal’s top league but finished in third place.
Benfica has hired Marco Silva as Mourinho’s replacement.
Real Madrid has not won any trophies in the past two seasons before Mourinho’s return.
Mourinho will join Real Madrid when the team begins pre-season training on July 13.
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Real Madrid has hired Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract starting July 13. Mourinho returns to the club after 13 years, taking over following a disappointing period without major trophies.
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Jose Mourinho will become Real Madrid's coach on July 13, the start of preseason.
He signed a three-year deal with the club.
Mourinho previously coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
During his first spell, he won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez was re-elected recently, paving the way for Mourinho’s return.
Real Madrid finished the last two seasons without winning a major trophy.
The club recently lost the league title to their rivals Barcelona.
Mourinho leaves Benfica, a Portuguese club, to join Real Madrid again.
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Monica McNutt, a Knicks radio host and ESPN analyst, apologized after she questioned singer Taylor Swift’s support for the Knicks during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Swift was seen attending the game and wearing Knicks colors, and McNutt said she had not seen Swift at previous games but acknowledged her mistake.
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Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.
Swift wore a custom shirt in Knicks colors, showing support for the team.
Monica McNutt questioned Swift’s fandom on a hot mic before the game.
McNutt apologized, saying she “misspoke” and hadn’t realized Swift was a Knicks fan.
McNutt has worked with the Knicks for five years and said she had not seen Swift at earlier games.
Other celebrities at the game included Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Jerry Seinfeld.
The Knicks won the game after a 29-point comeback and are one win away from an NBA championship.
Game 5 will take place Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET in San Antonio.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has started with Mexico and South Africa playing the opening match. Argentina, the defending champions and currently ranked No. 1 by FIFA, faces concerns because of their older players and recent injuries, even though they remain a strong team.
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The 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with Mexico vs. South Africa.
Argentina is ranked No. 1 in FIFA's world rankings before the tournament.
No team ranked No. 1 before a World Cup since 1992 has won the title.
Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi is 38 years old and still playing well.
Several key Argentine players are older or have recently dealt with injuries.
Argentina’s squad includes experienced players from the 2022 championship team.
The team is considered one of the most talented and deep in the tournament.
Historical trends raise questions about whether Argentina can repeat as champions.
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The Kansas City Chiefs did not make the playoffs last year, partly because their pass rush was weaker than usual. Defensive player Chris Jones said the team needs more sacks and hopes to improve their defense for the 2026 NFL season.
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The Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, with a 6-11 record last season.
Their pass rush ranked near the bottom of the NFL, with only 35 sacks compared to 57 in their 2023 Super Bowl-winning season.
Chris Jones is the team's leading pass rusher but had fewer sacks recently, with 15.5 in 2022, 10.5 in 2023, and 12 over the past two seasons combined.
Jones said that getting more sacks is crucial for the defense to improve.
He plans to use the poor performance last year as motivation for the 2026 season.
The Chiefs will open their 2026 season against the Denver Broncos on September 14.
Chris Jones has been selected seven times to the Pro Bowl and three times as a First Team All-Pro player.
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The New York Knicks made a historic comeback to win Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, overturning a 29-point lead. Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony praised the team's effort, calling it one of the greatest comebacks in NBA history.
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The Knicks won Game 4 with a score of 107-106.
They came back from a 29-point deficit, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
The Knicks were down by 27 points at halftime.
They held the Spurs to just 30 points in the last two quarters.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and made seven assists.
OG Anunoby scored 33 points, hitting 10 of 15 shots and 7 of 9 three-pointers.
The win gave the Knicks a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the series.
Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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