News from July 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
About Boca edges O'Higgins in tight playoff
Boca Juniors defeated O'Higgins with a 1–0 scoreline in the first leg of their continental playoff at that neutral site. the striker bagged the one and only goa...
About Coach Longmire turns down AFL job offers with Essendon or Tasmania Carlton reviews coaching options
AFL veteran John Longmire has confirmed he refuses any coaching roles with the two clubs despite ongoing speculation. The experienced Sydney Swans coach also re...
About Banking panel puts off key vote |Concerns over background checks stall Senate votes on nominees
The Senate Banking Committee put off a vote on several Trump picks after Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns with their background checks. The panel also r...
About Heavy rains continue as Bertha tracks inland
Tropical Storm Bertha lost strength quickly after hitting Texas on Thursday. The storm shows how fast cyclones can fall apart once they reach land. Still, the w...
About Friday night CFL battle sees Stampeders meet Blue Bombers
Calgary and Winnipeg meet in a critical CFL Pacific Division game at Winnipeg on Friday. Calgary targets a recoup win after a previous loss to boost their ranki...
About Widespread PlayStation Network Crash Leaves Players Offline
Sony’s PlayStation Network experienced a widespread worldwide outage on July 25 2026, leaving players in Australia and the UK incapable from accessing online se...
About Hollywood-Bound King Signs With Philly For 24th Season
LeBron James finalized a $8 million contract joining the Philadelphia 76ers. He rejected offers from Cleveland and Miami. James will hit the hardwood for his ne...
About Jasper Philipsen wins thrilling Stage 17 sprint
Jasper Philipsen claimed Stage 17 of the 2026 Tour de France in a sprint finish. It was his first victory at this year's race. The stage finished with a duel be...
About Joe Manchin forms a council for independents
Former West Virginia Senator Manchin has started an Independent Leadership Council to support independent political candidates. Press accounts indicate the grou...
About Bertha pushes further as Louisiana feels 45‑mph gusts
Tropical Storm Bertha struck Louisiana with 45 mph winds. It has since moved toward Texas. Heavy rain is forecast near the Rio Grande Valley. The National Hurri...
About Wetherspoon issues fourth profit warning amid rising costs
JD Wetherspoon has released its latest profit warning again in seven months. The pub chain noted rising costs might reduce profitability under its 2026 targets....