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Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot
Brook hails England coach McCullum's impact in series win over India
Brook hails England coach McCullum's impact in series win over India

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.

July 19, 2026

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Trump basks in World Cup final spotlight
Trump basks in World Cup final spotlight

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.

July 19, 2026

'The Odyssey' storms N. American Box Office
'The Odyssey' storms N. American Box Office

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.

July 19, 2026

Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show

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.

July 19, 2026

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Record-breaking Duckett leads England to ODI series win over India
Record-breaking Duckett leads England to ODI series win over India

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.

July 19, 2026

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New Zealander Fox wins British Open on final hole
New Zealander Fox wins British Open on final hole

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.

July 19, 2026