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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more - ESPN

At every World Cup, there's always a collection of players who emerge as breakout stars. In 2010, players such as Alexis Sánchez, Mesut Özil and Luis Suárez burst onto the scene. James Rodríguez in 2014 became a household name by leading Colombia to their first quarterfinals run at a World Cup. The past two tournaments saw Benjamin Pavard (France), Hirving Lozano (Mexico), Enzo Fernández (Argentina), Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) and others raise their profiles.

MLB All-Star Home Run Derby 2026: Lessons for Schwarber, Harper - ESPN

Wherever Bryce Harper plays away from home, he noted in a conversation in Cincinnati last week, he gets booed. «The boos are very loud where I go,» he said, through a wry smile.

Dallas pitch ready for last hurrah after nine matches and years of research

DALLAS, July 12 : When France take on Spain with a place in the World Cup final at stake, the encounter is guaranteed to mark the end for one key participant in Tuesday's match: the Dallas Stadium pitch.

Dybantsa leads Wizards to win in potential summer swan song - ESPN

LAS VEGAS — In what could be his last game of summer league, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa had 23 points and seven rebounds to help the Washington Wizards remain undefeated.

Chloe Minas scores late from penalty spot as Roses beat Tides

Substitute Chloe Minas scored on a penalty in the 77th minute as the Montreal Roses beat the visiting Halifax Tides 1-0 in Northern Super League action Sunday.

Marina Mabrey scores 30 as Tempo hold off Liberty in Montreal, ending 4-game skid

The Toronto Tempo held off a late-game charge from the New York Liberty on Sunday, winning 93-91 to end a four-game losing streak in their second of two games at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

France put past behind them as history beckons against Spain

DALLAS, July 12 : France are one victory from extending one of the most extraordinary eras of World Cup dominance, with a third successive final and a fifth appearance in the showpiece match in eight tournaments within reach when they face Spain on Tuesday.

Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Alexander Zverev

Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title.

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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more - ESPN

MLB All-Star Home Run Derby 2026: Lessons for Schwarber, Harper - ESPN

Dallas pitch ready for last hurrah after nine matches and years of research

Dybantsa leads Wizards to win in potential summer swan song - ESPN

Chloe Minas scores late from penalty spot as Roses beat Tides

Marina Mabrey scores 30 as Tempo hold off Liberty in Montreal, ending 4-game skid

France put past behind them as history beckons against Spain

Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Alexander Zverev