{"items":[{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cvg8wv88j22o#0","title":"How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention","summary":"Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship. Further clarity is exp... Further clarity is expected as additional golf updates are confirmed.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Golf","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T22:47:16.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cvg8wv88j22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"d1fcc874be85b","title":"LeBron, still mum on decision, riles up fans with 76ers mantra","summary":"LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like in the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free age... Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"ESPN","sport":"Basketball","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T22:45:22.000Z","url":"https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49386414/lebron-james-mum-free-agency-decision-riles-76ers-fans-trust-process","imageUrl":"https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2026/0717/r1690578_600x400_3-2.jpg"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/clyq6n0wr55o#6","title":"Castres call for Watson after Papali'i injury","summary":"Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has signed for Castres after leaving Edinburgh. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Rugby","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T22:29:49.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/clyq6n0wr55o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/17/bryson-dechambeau-the-open-participation-in-doubt-two-stroke-penalty-golf","title":"DeChambeau’s participation in the Open in doubt after two-stroke penalty","summary":"American punished for improving line of his swingSanction moves DeChambeau out of second placeBryson DeChambeau’s ongoing participation in the Open Championship is in doubt after extraordinary scenes at the conclusion... Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"The Guardian","sport":"Golf","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T22:06:25.000Z","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/17/bryson-dechambeau-the-open-participation-in-doubt-two-stroke-penalty-golf"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cgmd3d8kmjjo#1","title":"Eckersley hat-trick as Wigan sink Huddersfield","summary":"Zach Eckersley's hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors home in a tough battle against Super League's bottom club Huddersfield Giants. Further clarity is expected as additional rugby updates are confirmed. Further clarity is expected as additional rugby updates are confirmed.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Rugby","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T22:03:37.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cgmd3d8kmjjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd69qv6536zo#0","title":"Arsenal want Villa's Rogers - Saturday's gossip","summary":"Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco Williams, plus more. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T21:42:18.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd69qv6536zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jul/17/the-open-2026-day-two-updates-from-birkdale-live","title":"The Open 2026: DeChambeau handed two-shot penalty, Herbert leads after day two – as it happened","summary":"Australia’s Lucas Herbert leads the field after a record-equalling 62, while Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a late penaltyAn opening birdie for the 2011 champion Darren Clarke. He’s +2. Apropos of nothing, and just be... Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"The Guardian","sport":"More Sports","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T21:25:46.000Z","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jul/17/the-open-2026-day-two-updates-from-birkdale-live"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/videos/cwy4lvlk40eo#2","title":"DeChambeau hit with shock two-stroke penalty at The Open","summary":"Bryson DeChambeau has been hit with a costly two-stroke penalty following his second round at The Open Championship for illegally improving his lie on the fifth hole. Following a lengthy review with officials at Royal... A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Cricket","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T21:00:50.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/videos/cwy4lvlk40eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/ce8ldy54we1o#1","title":"The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win Women's T20 Blast","summary":"Former England international Tammy Beaumont makes an unbeaten half-century as The Blaze beat Durham to lift the Women's T20 Blast title. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Cricket","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:54:25.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/ce8ldy54we1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/jul/17/who-won-the-world-cup","title":"Who won the World Cup? – Stateside with Kai and Carter","summary":"The 2026 World Cup final has not happened yet, but we already know that there were some clear winners (and total losers) during the tournament. And we’re not just talking about what happened on the pitch. Ahead of Sun... The next verified team update should clarify how this may influence matchday plans.","source":"The Guardian","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:53:55.000Z","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/jul/17/who-won-the-world-cup"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cjd45x7vgz7o#0","title":"DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes","summary":"Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win The Open takes a hit after he is given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Golf","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:53:05.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cjd45x7vgz7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cdjkj2wkg7po#9","title":"Wales aim to defy the odds in South Africa","summary":"After a 10-month campaign that started for most players last August, one more challenge awaits Wales in the South African coastal city of Durban. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is ava... A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Rugby","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:49:21.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cdjkj2wkg7po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62ergl0py2o#0","title":"Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address","summary":"England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina. The next verified team update should clarify how this may inf... The next verified team update should clarify how this may influence matchday plans.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:39:45.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62ergl0py2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"2f8b35cf48ab6","title":"Darryn Peterson talks summer league and goals for next season","summary":"Darryn Peterson talks summer league and goals for next season A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"ESPN","sport":"Basketball","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:38:21.000Z","url":"https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49386119/darryn-peterson-talks-summer-league-goals-next-season","imageUrl":"https://a.espncdn.com/media/motion/2026/0717/ss_20260717_163106846_3595735/ss_20260717_163106846_3595735.jpg"},{"id":"https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/17/leo-has-surpassed-diego-after-two-decades-argentina-embraces-messi","title":"‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi","summary":"The little maestro has hitherto lived in the shadow of Maradona who has for so long coloured the soul and defined the passion of football in ArgentinaIt is time to consign Diego Maradona’s Hand of God to a museum piec... Lineup confirmation and coach remarks will provide fuller direction before kickoff.","source":"The Guardian","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:31:33.000Z","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/17/leo-has-surpassed-diego-after-two-decades-argentina-embraces-messi"},{"id":"https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/17/smoke-travel-trump-new-york-world-cup-final","title":"Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale","summary":"Wildfires, transport issues and the appearance of the president could overshadow the final for a city that has embraced the tournamentThe thick smoke that has engulfed New York and much of the eastern seaboard over th... Lineup confirmation and coach remarks will provide fuller direction before kickoff.","source":"The Guardian","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:21:02.000Z","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/17/smoke-travel-trump-new-york-world-cup-final"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c304ldrmmero#0","title":"Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney","summary":"Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:16:26.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c304ldrmmero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"d500acc1dddbc","title":"Giannis excited over prospect of LeBron rejoining Miami","summary":"Giannis excited over prospect of LeBron rejoining Miami A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"ESPN","sport":"Basketball","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T20:10:45.000Z","url":"https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49385996/giannis-excited-prospect-lebron-rejoining-miami","imageUrl":"https://a.espncdn.com/media/motion/2026/0717/ss_20260717_160716403_3595717/ss_20260717_160716403_3595717.jpg"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/cgk4yn60pn3o#9","title":"Kerr hunts mile record but Hodgkinson plays down 800m bid - watch Diamond League on BBC","summary":"How to follow as British stars Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr headline the Diamond League meeting in London on Saturday. Further clarity is expected as additional athletics updates are confirmed. Further clarity is expected as additional athletics updates are confirmed.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Athletics","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T19:57:32.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/cgk4yn60pn3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/videos/c74g9zzd7z1o#2","title":"'How about that!' - best shots from second round at The Open","summary":"Enjoy the best shots from the second round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Golf","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T19:46:47.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/videos/c74g9zzd7z1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"d1e53871bc3d8","title":"Sports Humanitarian Awards to World Cup final: New York's blockbuster sports week","summary":"Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the sports world. Readers should compare this update with upcoming verif... Readers should compare this update with upcoming verified reports for full context.","source":"ESPN","sport":"Basketball","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T19:30:01.000Z","url":"https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/id/49311497/2026-sports-humanitarian-awards-espys-fanatics-fest-world-cup-final-new-york","imageUrl":"https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2026/0707/ny_scene_16x9_608x342.jpg"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c629dxeye0lo#0","title":"Ederson extends Atalanta contract after Man Utd move collapses","summary":"Atalanta midfielder Ederson extends his contract after a move to Manchester United collapses. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed. 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Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed.","source":"ESPN","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T18:54:17.000Z","url":"https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49385488/world-cup-breakout-star-johan-manzambi-aston-villa","imageUrl":"https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2026/0622/r1677812_1296x729_16-9.jpg"},{"id":"eac2ee416e2b4","title":"2026 NBA buzz: Latest summer league, free agency, trade updates","summary":"We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on rookies at summer and offseason free agency. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"ESPN","sport":"Basketball","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T18:48:54.000Z","url":"https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48377855/2026-nba-buzz-latest-live-updates-news-intel-nba-draft-offseason","imageUrl":"https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2025/1225/r1593426_608x342_16-9.jpg"},{"id":"https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/17/world-cup-2026-spain-v-argentina-countdown-trump-to-attend-final-england-news-live","title":"World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – as it happened","summary":"The World Cup comes down to final two games.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government said Friday.Sanchez, a vocal cri... 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A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"The Guardian","sport":"More Sports","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T17:58:20.000Z","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/17/mcilroy-lets-driver-fly-but-putts-go-awry-with-open-hopes-in-the-balance"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c8xne4lvl0po#11","title":"Patience key as MacIntyre stays in hunt for Open title","summary":"Robert MacIntyre says patience was the key to his second-round 69 at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as he stays in touch with the leaders. A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is a... A stronger assessment will follow once official team information is available.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Golf","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T17:57:01.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c8xne4lvl0po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"},{"id":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3vy76rvk06o#9","title":"All done deals in July 2026","summary":"Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed. Final assessment should follow once official squad information is confirmed.","source":"BBC Sport","sport":"Football","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T17:42:52.000Z","url":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3vy76rvk06o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"}],"count":30,"source":"ESPN Public API"}