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United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supporters after the World Cup loss to Belgium in Seattle on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mauricio Pochettino signs 4-year extension to stay US men’s soccer coach through 2030 World Cup

August 3, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup.

The Yankees' José Caballero reacts after striking out in front of plate umpire Quinn Wolcott during a game against the Pirates on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in New York. (Adam Hunger/AP)

New York Yankees SS José Caballero targeted by MLB for crackdown on plate routine of waiting to engage pitcher

July 23, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero was targeted by Major League Baseball for some pest control, sparking yet another squabble.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi) cries at the end of the World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Lionel Messi can conjure no more magic as World Cup crown passes from Argentina to Spain

July 20, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

20 after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé and Diego Maradona as soccer’s greatest player, Lionel Messi could not will Argentina to become the...

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger poses with his family after winning the MVP award at the All-Star Game on July 14, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

All in the family: Cody Bellinger wins All-Star MVP as his dad — former big leaguer Clay — looks on

July 15, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

By RONALD BLUM PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cody Bellinger had a night for the ages. His young daughters sat next to him and his father watched from the back of the...

Toronto Blue Jays’ pitcher Dylan Cease throws during the first inning of the MLB baseball All-Star Game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Dylan Cease and bullpen combine for 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win for the 1st All-Star shutout since 2013

July 14, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.

Dylan Cease combined with 10 relievers in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout looks on following a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Discussions around MLB players in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are in the early stages

July 14, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

Major League Baseball remains in early talks to have major leaguers play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Players want assurances about accommodations.

Attorney Bruce Meyer, the current interim executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, speaks at a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, saying claims of economic woe are ‘perverse’

July 14, 2026 at 12:11 p.m.

The head of baseball’s players’ union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap. Bruce Meyer said the sport was thriving.

United States’ Christian Pulisic reacts after a challenge during the World Cup game on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

World Cup: US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in 4-1 loss to Belgium

July 9, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.

U.S. player Christian Pulisic reacts after Belgium scored a goal during a World Cup round of 16 match on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Another US loss in World Cup’s round of 16 shows how far the national team still has to go

July 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant.

United States goalkeeper Matt Freese reacts after Belgium scores their third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

World Cup: ‘A very bad day’ as defensive lapses sink US in 4-1 loss to Belgium

July 6, 2026 at 11:57 p.m.

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended as Belgium exposed the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday in Seattle.

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