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World Cup musings: Argentina let Messi down; England have regressed

Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what better time for Gabriele Marcotti to pause and reflect on what we've seen?

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How will the 2026 World Cup be remembered? Ranking the 9 top storylines

Every World Cup has one enduring legacy. 2022 was Messi's win. 2018 was Mbappe's breakout. What will 2026 be remembered for?

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ASEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

STARTS JULY 24

New-look Philippines embrace youth movement at ASEAN Championship

2dMikhail De Guzman
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Celebrating 30 years of the ASEAN Championship: A look back at every edition

2dGabriel Tan

NBA

Kram grades offseason moves for all 30 NBA teams: Who got an A?

21hZach Kram
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TRANSFER FOCUS

10 transfer storylines you may have missed during the World Cup

1dSam Tighe
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Why Rogers' £117m Chelsea transfer is high risk, but Anderson's £116m move to City isn't

2dSam Tighe

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye move for Camavinga

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Iraola: Liverpool have to sign new players

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AROUND THE NFL

We ranked every NFL team by under-25 talent: What are the league's best young cores?

21hAaron Schatz
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AROUND THE DIAMOND

Is the turnaround for real? How does it impact their trade deadline? Breaking down the Red Sox win streak

21hDavid Schoenfield
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What Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are hearing: Will this trade deadline rock MLB or be a dud? Which teams hold the key?

21hBuster Olney and Jeff Passan

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