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July 19, 2026 10:25 AM

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

FIFA expanded the payout for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with a combined $871 million paid to the 48 participating teams. But the prize money pales in comparison to what’s spent on global soccer.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2026 8:06 AM

Jeffers hits 3-run HR to back Ober in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Cubs

Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2026 7:35 AM

USA Cup suspends all Thursday games

Due to record poor air quality that has reached hazardous levels for much of eastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, the Target USA Cup youth soccer tournament suspended all games for the remainder of Thursday.

by MPR News Staff

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July 16, 2026 7:25 AM

LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans

LeBron James is set to speak publicly Thursday, sparking speculation about his future plans. The NBA's career scoring leader and free agent will record an episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast in New York.

by The Associated Press

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July 15, 2026 5:28 PM

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Argentina, which will play Spain in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is now one game away from becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

by The Associated Press

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July 15, 2026 5:07 PM

Lynx beat the Sparks 96-87 behind Kayla McBride's 5th straight 20-point game

This was the fourth straight victory for the Lynx. They’ll move on to host Portland on Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2026 4:54 PM

Timberwolves' Tim Connelly addresses Naz Reid trade, LeBron James rumors

The Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations addressed the loss of fan favorite Naz Reid — and rumors of signing LeBron James.

by Ahmed Hassan

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July 14, 2026 10:41 AM

Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics about two years before the Los Angeles Olympics

Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics. The America gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport on Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2026 10:11 AM

Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles star in the Lynx's 104-100 win over the Mercury

Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points, rookie Olivia Miles had a career-high 33 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday night for their third straight victory.

by The Associated Press

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July 11, 2026 2:51 PM

McBride scores 25, Miles 23 to lead Lynx to 90-85 win over Liberty

Kayla McBride scored 25 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and Olivia Miles added 23 points in her return as the Minnesota Lynx held off the New York Liberty 90-85.

by The Associated Press

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Sports

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

Jeffers hits 3-run HR to back Ober in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Cubs

USA Cup suspends all Thursday games

LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Lynx beat the Sparks 96-87 behind Kayla McBride's 5th straight 20-point game

Timberwolves' Tim Connelly addresses Naz Reid trade, LeBron James rumors

Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics about two years before the Los Angeles Olympics

Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles star in the Lynx's 104-100 win over the Mercury

McBride scores 25, Miles 23 to lead Lynx to 90-85 win over Liberty

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