Stocks rise for first time in four sessions as Treasury yields take breather: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 25, 2026. NYSE Stocks rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields took a breather from the recent run-up that sent…

Dow leaps 1,000 points fueled by earnings, hopes for Hormuz Strait deal; S&P 500 hits record: Live updates

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Stocks had a banner day Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average scaling to fresh record highs,…

France ready for ‘war’ at World Cup after winning the ‘disgrace’ of Philadelphia

The French celebrations told a story. Led by their captain, Kylian Mbappe, the team sprinted towards the hardcore group of French travelling fans behind the goal, euro-dancing up and down…

World Cup 2026: What are the extra-time and penalty shootout rules?

EXPLAINER Both Morocco vs Netherlands and Paraguay vs Germany ended in dramatic penalty shootouts. Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026 Two of Monday’s Round of 32 World Cup football…

European politicians demand FIFA addresses ethics complaint over Trump winning Peace Prize

Fifty members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have written to FIFA to demand that the organization address an ethics complaint made against its President Gianni Infantino over his decision to…

How does Ronaldo turning up change things? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 13

The Athletic has live coverage of Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself at the World Cup party with a double in…

How to watch the women’s WTA Bad Homburg, Germany Women Singles 2026: Streaming options for the Round of 32

June 21, 2026 Updated June 22, 2026 5:45 am EDT There are six women’s matches at the WTA Bad Homburg, Germany Women Singles 2026 today, highlighted by No. 25-ranked Clara…

World Cup predictions: USMNT vs Australia, Brazil vs Haiti and rest of matchday 9

The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on…

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Full Schedule, Dates for Every Match

The wait is over. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to 16 different cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, and you’ll be able to catch…

Ranking the teams at the 2026 World Cup

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It is nearly here. It feels like the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the…