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New violence shook the Middle East early Monday as the United States announced another wave of attacks on Iran, Kuwait said it was intercepting drones and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit an "enemy command centre" in Syria.

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

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US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday's final.

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey.

Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.

Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.

Harry Brook lauded coach Brendon McCullum for his role in England's first one-day international series victory over India since 2018 following an entertaining 27-run win at Lord's on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump basked in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- despite briefly getting booed by the crowd as he appeared on screen.

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" sailed straight to the top of the North American box office, bringing home $124.5 million in its opening weekend -- the best live action debut of the year, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Ryan Fox said winning the British Open is something he "would have killed" for when battling just to make it as a golf pro, but he may not even be the best sportsman in his family.

Ukraine said Sunday that Russian missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain had killed six people, hours after Moscow fired a fresh barrage of missiles at Kyiv.

Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 paved the way for England's 27-run victory over India in the third one-day international at Lord's on Sunday as the hosts won the three-match series in blistering style.

New Zealander Ryan Fox said winning the British Open was "more than a dream come true" after a birdie at the final hole claimed his first major at 10 under par on Sunday.

Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 paved the way for England's 27-run victory over India in the third one-day international at Lord's on Sunday as the hosts won the three-match series.

Stefano Mazzoli sank a birdie putt from just outside 24 feet on the final hole Sunday to win the US PGA Tour Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic.

New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday.

Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel beat race leader Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish to take Sunday's 15th stage of the Tour de France, as former winner Jonas Vingegaard crashed out with a broken collarbone hours after he was woken by anti-doping controllers in the middle of the night.

Lionel Messi's Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's World Cup final against Spain as the holders attempt to become the first team since 1962 to retain the trophy.

New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on Sunday.

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar said that "inhuman" doping control procedures could have contributed to arch rival Jonas Vingegaard crashing out of the race on Sunday's mountainous 15th stage.

Oklahoma City have sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta who moved 2024 top overall NBA draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap, according to multiple reports on Sunday.

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff said he intended to put an arm around an emotional George Russell on Sunday after the driver appeared to be distraught following a first lap retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Los Angeles Dodgers batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani will not make a scheduled mound start at Philadelphia on Wednesday due to lingering knee soreness, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday.

Two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard will undergo surgery on a fractured collarbone after he suffered a miserable end to his Tour de France on Sunday, crashing around 20km from the end of the 15th stage.