Before Argentina-Spain: Messi's Goal Record, the Ballon d'Or Math, and Why Models Favor Spain
Mbappé now owns the World Cup goal record. Messi has a Golden Boot deficit and a 9th Ballon d'Or on the line. Here's the data before Sunday's final.
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England vs. Argentina: How to Watch the World Cup Semifinal
A matchup and streaming guide for England vs. Argentina's 2026 World Cup semifinal, including kickoff time, TV channels, and free international options.
Bellingham's Extra-Time Double Sends England Past Norway and Into the World Cup Semi-Finals
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in a World Cup quarter-final defined by Bellingham's double, a disputed sky-cam goal, and Tuchel's criticism.
Big Boy No. 4014 Becomes First Locomotive of Its Size to Cross Horseshoe Curve
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 crossed Horseshoe Curve and rolled through Western Pennsylvania towns Saturday on its first-ever East Coast tour marking America's 250th anniversary.
France and Morocco Meet Again in a World Cup Quarterfinal Loaded With History
A rematch of the 2022 semifinal, France vs. Morocco carries colonial history, PSG locker-room ties and a large Revere fan base into Thursday's quarterfinal.
Dior Beats Chanel for Taylor Swift's Wedding Gown
Jonathan Anderson designed custom Dior couture for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, a high-stakes celebrity commission LVMH needed as it competes with Chanel in a slow luxury market.
Why Swift and Kelce Chose MSG for Their Guarded Wedding
The couple's MSG wedding leaned on the arena's windowless design and NYPD coordination to block paparazzi, drones, and long-range photography during a 1,000-guest celebration.
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Portugal Edge Croatia 2-1 in Record VAR Thriller
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 at the 2026 World Cup after VAR disallowed a record four goals, with Ronaldo's penalty and a late Ramos header deciding it.
Empire State Building Climbers Face Court Thursday
A daredevil couple known for skyscraper stunts scaled the Empire State Building's spire, unfurled a peace banner, got engaged, and were arrested on multiple charges.