How a free charm bracelet conquered the World Cup
NEW YORK/ATLANTA, July 1 : Karina Guerra did not mind waiting an hour to get her sought-after World Cup souvenir this week in East Rutherford, New Jersey - after all, she didn't pay a dime for it.
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4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
MEXICO CITY: Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered Tuesday night to celebrate, Mexico City’s Health Secretariat said on the social platform X. The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old.
NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for all the big signings - ESPN
The 2026 NHL offseason has already been busy with a number of huge trades and the NHL draft.
NHL free agency rankings: Tiers of players available on July 1 - ESPN
The NHL free agent pool was already shallow enough before teams started draining it even more before July 1.
'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup
SANTA CLARA, California, July 1 : A 104-match, 39-day World Cup held across three countries might be a heavy slog for the players, but spare a thought for the broadcasters.
England survive huge DR Congo scare to set up Mexico showdown
ATLANTA, July 1 : England's World Cup campaign had started well with a 4-2 win over Croatia before two below-par performances raised doubts. A scoreless draw with Ghana and a tense 2-0 win over Panama suggested Thomas Tuchel's side were not quite as convincing as many had expected, particularly at the back.
At a fan-owned club, a 'band of optimists' reflects Canada's soccer moment
VANCOUVER, July 1 : As fans descend on Vancouver's BC Place for World Cup matches, TSS Rovers, a supporter-owned semi-professional club from nearby Richmond, offer a reminder that Canada's soccer rise has been driven not only by elite investment but also by grassroots ambition.
Gauff survives tense tiebreak to keep Wimbledon hopes alive
LONDON, July 1 : Two times Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff staved off another early exit from Wimbledon by beating Argentina's Solana Sierra 6-3 3-6 7-6(10-7) with a tiebreak turnaround to reach the third round on Wednesday.