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World Cup fans celebrate America's 250th birthday in Philadelphia and Houston

4:20 PM on Saturday, July 4

Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia on Saturday as fans celebrated the double joy of soccer’s biggest tournament on home soil and the 250th anniversary of American independence in the nation’s birthplace

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Josh Bell reacts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Josh Bell homers twice as Twins go deep six times in 11-4 victory over Yankees

4:19 PM on Saturday, July 4

Josh Bell homered in consecutive at-bats and the Minnesota Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4 victory over the slumping New York Yankees

Brazil is still favored vs. Norway at the World Cup, yet an upset wouldn't rival 1998

4:01 PM on Saturday, July 4

Decades after Norway shocked Brazil at the 1998 World Cup in what is arguably the biggest victory men's soccer in the Scandinavian country’s history, they meet with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake

Eric Johnson and Guinness World Records adjudicator Thomas Bradford check the level of beer before certifying a world record for Largest Glass of Beer ahead of a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Big brew: Texas Rangers and Bud set a world record with a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon beer

3:58 PM on Saturday, July 4

That was quite a big brew outside the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers for America’s 250th birthday

Astros option struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A

3:57 PM on Saturday, July 4

The Houston Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays

Fans take part in a light show with their mobile phones during halftime in the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

One Extraordinary Photo: A stadium lit up by smartphones

3:48 PM on Saturday, July 4

Reed Hoffmann, a freelance photographer for The Associated Press, captures unique moments at the World Cup

Stewart Cink has 1-shot lead over Padraig Harrington going into final round of US Senior Open

3:48 PM on Saturday, July 4

It is shaping up as another duel between Stewart Cink and Padraig Harrington for the U.S. Senior Open championship

Valkyries complete season sweep of Dream with 88-83 victory

3:17 PM on Saturday, July 4

Veronica Burton scored 21 points and Gabby Williams had 14 of her 19 points in the second half to help the Golden State Valkyries complete a season sweep of the Atlanta Dream with an 88-83 victory

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) applauds the crowd as he leaves after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Conquered heroes: For Cape Verde, a World Cup run means many things will change

3:08 PM on Saturday, July 4

Cape Verde’s World Cup team walked into its Miami hotel after getting eliminated from the tournament, almost in disbelief at the scene in the lobby

Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii

2:30 PM on Saturday, July 4

A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii

Serena Williams of the United States waits for the service of her rival Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Serena Williams' coach tells AP nerves and a closed roof were factors in Wimbledon loss

1:35 PM on Saturday, July 4

One of Serena Williams' coaches tells The Associated Press that it took some time for her to settle her nerves in her first singles match in nearly four years

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ashcraft wins 4th straight start as Pirates topple Nationals 7-1

1:27 PM on Saturday, July 4

Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1

FILE - Argentine President Jorge Rafael Videla, center, looks on after he presented the World Cup Trophy to Argentina's captain Daniel Passarella (19), at the presentation ceremony following the World Cup final soccer match against the Netherlands in the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, June 25, 1978. (AP Photo/Heinz Ducklau)

Home field advantage has been a big part of World Cup history. Now Mexico hosts England

1:07 PM on Saturday, July 4

This weekend, England faces the ultimate road game at this World Cup

South Africa's Cameron Hanekom, right, is challenged England's Ben Earl during the Nations Championship Test rugby match between South Africa and England, in Johannesburg, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa rips England after a stunning 3-try blitz start in Nations Championship

12:56 PM on Saturday, July 4

South Africa has torn apart England 45-21 after a stunning three-try blastoff in Nations Championship rugby at Ellis Park

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the second T20 cricket match between England and India in Manchester, England, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

England beats India in 2nd T20 despite debut by 15-year-old Sooryavanshi

9:02 AM on Saturday, July 4

Jacob Bethell helped England spoil the international debut by teenage India sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a four-wicket win in the second Twenty20

Team Visma in action during the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a team time-trial over 19.6 kilometers (11.8 miles) with start and finish in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Pogačar starts quest for 5th Tour de France title but Vingegaard takes early edge in Barcelona

8:21 AM on Saturday, July 4

Tadej Pogačar started his quest for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title when cycling’s elite race kicked off in neighboring Spain on Saturday

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan reacts after winning a penalty shootout against Australia for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

8:15 AM on Saturday, July 4

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates after clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Kimi Antonelli wins sprint race and takes pole at F1's British Grand Prix

6:34 AM on Saturday, July 4

Kimi Antonelli returned to winning ways with a sprint race victory and pole position for the British Grand Prix on a day of struggles for his title rival George Russell

Joey Chestnut wins the 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Anna Connors)

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest

11:14 PM on Friday, July 3

The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance

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