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Sports, Entertainment & Culture — August 6, 2026

The Morning Brief Desk · August 6, 2026

Messi scores twice in Leagues Cup rout. Lionel Messi scored his first goals since Argentina's World Cup final defeat as Inter Miami came from behind to beat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in its Leagues Cup opener.

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Infantino keeps FIFA backing after apology. FIFA apologized for errors over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell World Cup stakes, and senior staff at a crisis meeting in Morocco backed him staying as president.

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Judge tosses subscriber suit against Paramount merger. A federal judge dismissed a consumer antitrust challenge to the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. But a separate 12-state lawsuit still holds up the deal until a March trial.

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Aaron Judge cleared for light activity. The Yankees slugger, sidelined since May 31 with a fractured rib, resumed light physical activity after re-imaging and says he's confident he'll return this season.

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