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Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Julián Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland. His goal in the 112th minute broke a 1-all tie, and Lautaro Martinez added another goal in the final seconds to wrap up the 3-1 win. Alexis Mac Allister scored earlier off a corner kick from Lionel Messi, helping Argentina advance to play England on Wednesday in Atlanta. The game took a controversial turn in the second half, when a yellow card for Leandro Paredes was overturned by video and a Swiss player sent off instead. They had to play the rest of the way with only 10 players.

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s shot in the 93rd was his second of the game. The Real Madrid star is now tied with England teammate Harry Kane with six goals in this tournament. England, winner of the 1966 World Cup and facing pressure to return to the title match, is now one win away from getting there. It will face Argentina in the semifinals.

Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ended against Switzerland on Saturday, but he still made an impact with an assist in Argentina’s 3-1 victory. In the 10th minute, Messi’s skillful play earned a corner kick, leading to Alexis Mac Allister’s goal. Switzerland equalized in the 67th minute, but Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez secured the win in extra time. Argentina will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday. The 39-year-old Messi had scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches and holds the record with 21 career goals.

Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury. Fighting for the first time in more than five years, McGregor flew across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started and landed awkwardly on his right knee. After attempting to kick and strike Holloway (28-9-0) two more times, it was clear McGregor (22-7-0) couldn’t finish the scheduled five-round welterweight bout.

Noskova’s glimpse of Wimbledon trophies on bathroom break helped her regroup to claim 1st Grand Slam

LONDON (AP) — Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final for her first Grand Slam trophy. Noskova became the third Czech woman in four years to win the grass-court major after Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was in attendance. As was the greatest Czech-born player of them all. Record nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova looked on from the Royal Box where she was seated next to Kate, the Princess of Wales.

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The announcement came Saturday from the estate of Paul Allen. The sale price is $9.612 billion, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is still subject to approval by the NFL. The agreement remains subject to the approval by the NFL.

Sinner regained his timing on a hard court before his demolition of Djokovic on Wimbledon’s grass

LONDON (AP) — Jannik Sinner returned to familair ground before overwhelming Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals on the Centre Court grass. The top-ranked players’ team says Sinner practiced on an indoor hard court two days before facing Djokovic. The decision by coaches Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi enabled Sinner to regain the timing that has made him the strongest and most feared baseline player in the sport. Andre Agassi says on the BBC that Sinner “reminded himself just how much that ball can explode off his racket.” Sinner will face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final as he attempts to defend his Wimbledon title.

Reddick is hoping to regain momentum in Atlanta after losing his NASCAR Cup Series lead to Hamlin

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — EchoPark Speedway may be the perfect setting for Tyler Reddick to reclaim his momentum in the NASCAR Cup Series points race. Reddick won five of the first nine stops on this year’s Cup Series schedule, including at EchoPark Speedway in February, one week after winning the Daytona 500. That gave Reddick an early dominant lead in the points race. The lead has disappeared in recent weeks. Denny Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, enters Sunday night’s race leading Reddick by 44 points. Reddick says he is “extremely” confident he can enjoy more success in his return to Atlanta.

Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway’s World Cup run ends

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway’s run in the World Cup ended as well. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team’s quarterfinal against England on Saturday. Perhaps because of the strain of dealing with hot and humid conditions in South Florida, he was taken out with Norway’s hopes hanging in the balance going into the final 15 minutes of extra time. England won 2-1, and Haaland was kept off the scoresheet for the first time in this World Cup. He had scored six times in his four appearances going into Saturday.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died. He was 25. Adams played for his nation at the World Cup. His death was confirmed by South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie in a statement posted on X. McKenzie says “it is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams.” Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Further details of his death were not given. A moment of silence for Adams was held ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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