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1. World Cup's best and most disappointing XIs, from ...

   The 2026 World Cup is over, with Spain crowned champions. So let's start handing out some awards starting with the best and the most disappointing players of the tournament.

2. We thought this would be a World Cup like no other...

   The 2026 World Cup and all that went into it -- the gorgeous and garish, the cinematic and corrupt.

3. Michigan AD Manuel to step down at end of year

   Warde Manuel will step down as Michigan AD at the end of the calendar year, the school announced as part of the conclusion of an investigation into the culture of athletics at the university.

4. Spain's Torres on WC winner: 'Destiny was written'...

   Spain forward Ferran Torres said "destiny was written" after firing his country to World Cup glory against Argentina.

5. Messi in tears, future unclear after WC final loss...

   Lionel Messi was left in tears after he was unable to conjure up one more piece of magic to save Argentina from defeat to Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.