Sports, Entertainment & Culture — July 7, 2026

Belgium ends U.S. World Cup run. Belgium beat the host United States 4-1 in the Round of 16. The loss came days after a disputed call from President Trump to FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban.

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Ronaldo confirms his World Cup farewell. Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 tournament was his last World Cup after Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16.

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Celtics explain the Jaylen Brown trade. Boston president Brad Stevens cited a 'challenging' path and the need for draft flexibility in explaining the trade sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.

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Lauren Bennett dies at 37. The singer, known for her vocals on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' and as a member of girl group G.R.L., has died at age 37.

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Gauff reaches first Wimbledon quarterfinal. Coco Gauff faces fellow American Jessica Pegula in her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, a milestone for a player who has long struggled on grass courts.

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