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June 27, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; Argentina’s Lionel Messi shoots at goal from a free kick. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images Lionel Messi scored on a free kick as a second-half substitute and Argentina delivered a 3-1 World Cup victory over Jordan in the Group J finale for each side Saturday at Arlington, Texas. Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez each scored goals in the first half for Argentina (3-0-0, 9 points), who were one of three teams to finish with a perfect record in group play along with France in Group I and co-host Mexico in Group A. Emiliano…

Jun 27, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) is congratulated by catcher Dalton Rushing (68) after scoring during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts all clouted homers in a nine-run sixth inning Saturday night as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers routed the San Diego Padres 15-3. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-5) got the win, allowing five hits and two runs over six innings while walking two and striking out four. The top of the sixth enabled him and…

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This month’s parades and festivals around the U.S. have unfolded as President Donald Trump works to roll back transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Among other moves, the Republican’s administration removed a rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument earlier this year, then…

Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” But the day that forged their bond — June 23, 2020 — was the worst of each of their lives. Both Bride and Neville lost their teen sons that day. Their kids lived a thousand miles apart and never met, but they both died from harms related to their social media use. When the two mothers met, early in their advocacy work to protect other kids, Bride said she had felt “totally alone.” But they have since seen the online child safety movement blossom, with scores of other parents who lost kids…

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This month’s parades and festivals around the U.S. have unfolded as President Donald Trump works to roll back transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Among other moves, the Republican administration removed a rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument earlier this year, then…

Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died at age 48 and actor Eric Dane died at age 53. Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone and actor Chuck Norris died in March. In April, Days of Our Lives actor Patrick Muldoon died following a heart attack and singer Alan Osmond died at age 76. Thank You!…

As the group stage of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup reaches its business end, South Africa Women square off against Bangladesh Women at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. South Africa enters this clash as heavy favorites, riding on a balanced side mixed with explosive top-order batters like Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, alongside premier all-rounders like Marizanne Kapp. Bangladesh, captained by Nigar Sultana, will need a flawless performance from their spin contingent—led by Rabeya Khan and Nahida Akter—to contain the Proteas and orchestrate an upset in Group A.SA-W vs BAN-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match detailsDate and Time:…

Pro wrestler Joe Doering has died at age 44 following a lengthy battle with brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Joe Doering,” TNA Wrestling announced via X on Friday, June 26. “A commanding in-ring performer and a wonderful person, he will never be forgotten. We offer our deepest condolences to his fans, his friends and his family. Doering worked for TNA Wrestling on and off between 2005 and 2022 and was a former co-holder of the TNA World Tag Team Championships on two occasions. The wrestler battled health issues for the past decade. Doering was…

Mitchel Musso says he’d do anything for his “sister,” Miley Cyrus. Days after trashing the “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special, the “Hey” singer got candid about his relationship with the 33-year-old and their co-star, Emily Osment. Exactly one year ago, Mitchel Musso made headlines when he clapped back at Cyrus’ claim that he used to smoke pot on the set of the Disney Channel original series. On an episode of the “Joe Vulpis Podcast,” Musso, 34, opened up about his relationship with his “Hannah Montana” co-stars, Cyrus and Osment, who played Hannah and Lilly. “This is our middle school, high…

Jamie Foxx posted to Instagram on Thursday, and for anyone who followed his story over the past three years, it still hits different. The Oscar-winning actor and musician put up a new post on June 26, 2026. Looks like a regular Thursday. But for Foxx, Thursdays haven’t felt regular since April 2023. That month, he was hospitalized in Atlanta. His family confirmed a “medical complication” in a brief public statement but kept the details private. Fans and industry peers spent weeks waiting for news. Support from co-stars, musicians, and followers poured across social media. Eventually, Foxx himself came forward and…