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Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw.
Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan didnt stop any of Egypts four shots after replacing starter Patrick Beach late in extra time.
The victory comes in Egypts fourth World Cup.
Australia is now 0-3 in the knockout round.
Harry Souttar opened the shootout by missing high for Australia, and 18-year-old Lucas Herrington hit the crossbar with the fourth attempt to set up Abdelmaguids clincher.
US striker Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been fair at the World Cup SEATTLE (AP) United States forward Folarin Balogun says he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.
Balogun was sent off Wednesday for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.
Before Fridays practice at Husky Soccer Stadium in Seattle, Balogun says a yellow card would have been fairer.
He automatically is suspended from Monday's round of 16 game against Belgium.
He'll be available for the quarterfinals if the U.S.
advances.
Balogun says he's experienced a roller coaster of emotions of late.
Messi returns to the field and Golden Boot race at the World Cup continues MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.
(AP) Lionel Messi resumes his chase of the Golden Boot on Friday.
Argentinas captain returns to the World Cup pitch when the defending champions take on Cape Verde in the round of 32 in Miami Gardens.
Messi has six goals in this World Cup, tied with Frances Kylian Mbappe for the tournament lead.
The Golden Boot is presented to the top goal-scorer in the tournament.
Messi and Mbappe are far from being the only contenders: Norways Erling Haaland and Englands Harry Kane each have five.
Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports attend his wedding to Taylor Swift NEW YORK (AP) JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cooper Kupp and many other NFL players and other prominent sports figures made up part of the star-studded crowd for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swifts wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Kareem Hunt was one of Kelces many current or former Kansas City Chiefs teammates spotted in New York ahead of the wedding, which was also expected to be attended by retired Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning brother Jason, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and others from football, golf and beyond.
Caitlin Clark condemns 'harassment' as WNBA players face a surge of online threats NEW YORK (AP) The WNBA has gotten a lot more attention the past few seasons with the addition of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others to the league.
A multi-billion dollar media rights deal, million dollar salaries and higher attendance have been the positives.
An increase of social media vitriol toward players and teams has been the negative.
Social media hatred toward players and teams is nothing new and isnt just directed toward WNBA players.
Its been going on for more than a decade toward the league and its players.
However, it has gotten worse lately with players and coaches receiving threats for things that happen on the court.
Novak Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Roger Federer record LONDON (AP) Novak Djokovic is rewriting the Wimbledon record books.
The 39-year-old Djokovic dove to hit a backhand volley winner on match point for a 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) record-equaling victory over Arthur Rinderknech in the third round at Wimbledon.
Djokovics 105th match win at the All England Club ties Roger Federer on the mens list for most singles match victories.
By next weekend, Djokovic would love to equal Federers mens record of eight singles titles.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beat Jenson Brooksby in straight sets to advance to the fourth round.
No.
1 Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet for a spot in the quarterfinals after both players won in straight sets Friday.
What we know: LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency MIAMI (AP) LeBron James is at the center of NBA attention despite a wave of trades.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and others have moved teams, but all eyes are on James.
His agent, Rich Paul, says James remains the league's face.
James, turning 42 in December, will play his 24th season, but not with the Lakers.
Paul hinted at possible teams, including Philadelphia and New York, on the Game Over podcast.
James' decision timeline is unknown, and money isn't a major factor.
He seeks a title-contending team that suits his lifestyle.
The wait for his choice continues.
Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the highest annual salary at $18 million since the salary cap era began in 2005, now giving the Ducks seven days to match the offer.
The Flyers tendered the five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Carlsson on Friday, which would require four of the Flyers first-round draft picks in each of the next four seasons as compensation.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to exercise their right of first refusal on the player, per the NHL collective bargaining agreement.
This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history ATLANTA (AP) FIFA's high-tech ball is responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever.
What FIFA calls connected ball technology canceled Croatias equalizer deep in added time against Portugal late Thursday by detecting a touch that was undetectable to the naked eye or even video replays.
Portugal won 2-1 in Toronto and advanced to the round of 16 leaving Croatias players and fans devastated.
They believed Josko Gvardiols goal was wrongly called offside by the VAR and referee Espen Eskas.
However FIFA insists it got it right with a ball fitted with advanced sensors." More than half of WNBA players miss All-Star starter vote, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) More than half of the WNBAs 180 players didnt submit their ballots for All-Star starters ahead of this months game in Chicago, a person familiar with the balloting told The Associated Press on Friday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the voting.
Its unclear why so many players didnt cast their votes.
Fan vote accounts for 50% of the overall vote while players and a media panel each are 25%.
Its been that way since 2017.