Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 3, 2026

76ers pursue LeBron James. One day after trading for Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia has entered the mix for LeBron James and is pitching him on joining, potentially forming a new NBA superteam, sources told ESPN. (<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49252040/sources-76ers-enter-mix-lebron-james-jaylen-brown-add">More</a>)

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Portugal edges Croatia 2-1. Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner while Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the bench, sending Portugal into the World Cup Round of 16, where they face Spain. (<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49253213/portugal-ronaldo-survive-late-scare-croatia-world-cup">More</a>)

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Clark, Bueckers headline WNBA All-Star starters. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert unveiled the starters, led by Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and A'ja Wilson; Atlanta's Angel Reese called her teammates' snub 'a slap in the face.' (<a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25449853-caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-aja-wilson-olivia-miles-headline-2026-wnba-all-star-starters">More</a>)

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Madonna releases 'Confessions II.' Critics are calling the dance album her best since 2005's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'; it features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and her daughter Lola Leon. (<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/madonna-confessions-ii-album-review-1235588293/">More</a>)

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USMNT win sets ratings record. The Americans' 2-0 World Cup victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 24.4 million viewers, the most-watched English-language soccer telecast ever. Balogun's red card drew criticism from Secretary of State Rubio. (<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49253970/record-244m-watched-usmnt-world-cup-win">More</a>)

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