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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 5:00 PM

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.

Storied men’s mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 4:24 PM

The storied men’s mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain’s Josh Kerr.

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Schmid wins long 13th stage of the Tour and Pogacar safely keeps overall lead

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 4:24 PM

Swiss rider Mauro Schmid has edged Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-way sprint to win the 13th stage of the Tour de France.

With Deschamps stepping down after 14 years, France needs a new coach and Zidane is in pole position

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 5:00 PM

Adieu Didier. Bonjour Zinedine? Coach Didier Deschamps takes charge of his last game for France on Saturday against England at the World Cup in the third-place match.

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Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 2:27 PM

Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale. He’ll have to do much, much more to lift the claret jug.

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This year’s World Cup has generated countless images. AP photographers pick their favorites

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 2:06 PM

For news organizations, the World Cup is one of the most complex recurring stories on the planet. It’s not just about match results.

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert matches the major championship record with a 62 at the British Open

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 1:24 PM

Lucas Herbert of Australia has matched the major championship scoring record in men’s golf with an 8-under 62, missing a 5-foot par putt on the final hole at Royal Birkdale that would have given him the record alone.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to attend World Cup final against Argentina

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 12:06 PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.