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The Latest: Argentina down to 10 men vs Spain as World Cup final goes to extra time July 19, 2026 - 2:34 PM

The World Cup final is finally here, and it's going to stoppage time. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina are taking on Spain’s defensive juggernaut in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Spotlight on Messi and Yamal as Argentina plays Spain in World Cup final, in photos July 19, 2026 - 2:32 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to star in global soccer’s biggest match as the World Cup ends Sunday at MetLife Stadium with Argentina facing Spain in the final. Argentina is chasing its fourth World Cup title and Spain its second. It's the 104th and last match of the biggest World Cup ever, a 48-team event that played out over the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Young shines over 7 innings as the Orioles stretch their win streak to 7 with a 5-2 win July 19, 2026 - 2:27 PM

HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Young allowed one run over seven innings, Coby Mayo homered, and the Baltimore Orioles extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the Houston Astros 5-2 on Sunday.
Contreras' 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th gives Brewers 3-1 win over Marlins July 19, 2026 - 2:27 PM

MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth off closer Pete Fairbanks to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
They sing, they stomp, they dance. World Cup fans from Argentina, Spain spent cash at the final July 19, 2026 - 2:24 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Cruise gamely tried to deliver a speech at the World Cup about how soccer was some sort of global unifier and great players had crossed oceans and boarders, and, well, what was the rest?
Spain and Argentina are headed to 30 minutes of extra time in the World Cup final July 19, 2026 - 2:22 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Spain and Argentina are headed to extra time in the World Cup final following a 0-0 draw through 90 minutes of regulation on Sunday.
Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber July 19, 2026 - 2:07 PM

Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Skenes strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Pirates roll to 7-1 win over Guardians July 19, 2026 - 2:07 PM

CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Sunday.
Angel Reese accepts Toronto coach Sandy Brondello's apology for inappropriate comment July 19, 2026 - 2:01 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello's apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star.
The bogey from a bunker that was key to Ryan Fox's win at the British Open July 19, 2026 - 1:59 PM

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Ryan Fox will be remembered forever for the 12-foot birdie putt that won him the British Open.
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