by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Sports
MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him.Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi’s path.Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony...
by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Sports
SOUTHPORT, England — There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time.The puzzled looks, shakes of the head and sagging shoulders said it all.McIlroy was just 10 holes into his bid to win the British Open for the first time since 2014...
by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Sports
CARDIFF, Wales — Joe Root rescued England yet again to beat India by four wickets Thursday and set up a decider in their one-day international series.Root was required to bat after just one ball in England’s innings and anchored the chase with an unbeaten...
by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Sports
ATLANTA — England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways.Another defeat in the semifinals. Another defeat from a winning position.The English media was predictably critical of coach Thomas Tuchel...
by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Sports
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day.MLB said Thursday its 2027 season will start with a single game to be televised that night by Netflix. The...
by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Sports
PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Walker rooted for Chipper Jones as a young Braves fan raised in suburban Atlanta and used to beg his family to take him to baseball games at Turner Field.Walker’s parents — “Jordan’s Dad” and “Jordan’s Mom,” as known by their...
