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Earthquakes sign F Preston Judd to extension
May 23, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd (19) tries to fight through hands of Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller (4) during the second half at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images Forward Preston Judd signed a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season on Tuesday, with a club option for 2029-30.
“It feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future,” Judd said in a statement. “Getting an opportunity to be in an environment where people believe in me, from the coaches to my teammates, and of course, the fans, has allowed me to grow as a player during my time here. Now, I’m eager to make more memories with the Quakes for years to come.”
Judd has a career-high 11 goals and two assists through 15 games (14 starts) with the Quakes this season. His 11 goals lead all American players and are tied for fourth in MLS. He is also near the top of the league in many offensive categories, including goals scored in the run of play (11, tied for first), expected goals (10.23, third), headed goals (two, tied for third) and shots on goal (27, third).
The 27-year-old scored in a club-record-tying four consecutive road games to close out the first half.
“We are pleased to re-sign Preston Judd,” Earthquakes head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena said in a statement. “He has made very good progress over the past year and a half and has had an impressive goal-scoring record. We look forward to his continued progress and contributions to the San Jose Earthquakes. He is most deserving of a new contract.”
Judd has earned three MLS Team of the Matchday honors this season, most recently on Matchday 15, when he scored twice during San Jose’s first road win over Portland in MLS play.
He also scored twice during Matchday 9 to claim the recognition, and assisted on a Niko Tsakiris goal and later scored one of his own during the Quakes’ win over San Diego FC on Matchday 6.
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France D William Saliba departs with injury, replaced by Maxence LaCroix
Jul 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; France defender William Saliba (17) in action against Paraguay during a Round of 16 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images France defender William Saliba departed in the first half of Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal against Spain at Arlington, Texas, with an undisclosed injury.
Saliba sat down near midfield in the 28th minute while taking possession of the ball and was unable to continue. The Arsenal player has struggled with back issues for the past three years.
Saliba was replaced by Maxence Lacroix in the 30th minute.
The injury came shortly after Spain took a 1-0 lead on a goal from the penalty spot by Mikel Oyarzabal. The penalty was awarded when France defender Lucas Digne committed a foul on Spain forward Lamine Yamal.
Spain added a goal in the 58th minute, scored by Pedro Porro.
The winner of Tuesday’s semifinal advanced to Sunday’s World Cup Final at East Rutherford, N.J., against the winner of Wednesday’s semifinal match between Argentina and England.
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The Open distant fourth among majors with $17.75M prize pool
Jul 13, 2026; Southport, England; The Claret Jug on display at the driving range during a practice round for The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images While the Claret Jug that is handed to the winner of The Open Championship remains one of the most respected trophies in golf, the payouts for the tournament are lacking among sport’s four majors.
The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, will hand out $17.75 million in prize money on Sunday.
The Masters and U.S. Open each handed out $22.5 million in prize money this year, while the PGA Championship had a $20.5 million purse. Of those three events, the U.S. Open had the biggest increase from 2025, adding $1 million.
The Open Championship increased its purse this year by $750,000, but that number is behind all three of the other majors.
Prize money for PGA Tour and DP World Tour events has increased steadily since the advent of LIV Golf in 2022.
LIV is paying out $32.3 million at each of its tournaments this year but recently lost its prime source of funding when Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it would no longer bankroll the tour.
The winner of The Open Championship, which tees off Thursday, will receive $3.2 million. That sum is up $100,000 from last year.
Rory McIlroy earned $4.5 million for winning The Masters in April, while Aaron Rai took home $3.69 million for winning the PGA Championship in May and Wyndham Clark earned $4.5 million for winning the U.S. Open in June.
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Spain blanks favored France to advance to World Cup final
July 14, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Unai Simon in action. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images Spain is headed back to the World Cup final for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
Pedro Porro followed Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty in the 22nd minute by doubling the count in the 58th minute.
Spain, the 2010 champion, will play in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday against the winner of the reigning champion Argentina-England match in Atlanta on Wednesday.
France plays in the third-place match in Miami on Saturday.
Spain has a 37-match unbeaten streak (30 wins, seven draws) to tie Italy’s European record.
The best chance for France came in the 82nd minute when Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon raced midway between the penalty area and the center circle to challenge Desire Doue for the ball.
Doue got to it but Simon ran back and cut the angle to make a save inside the box as two Spain defenders guarded the goal line. Simon (three saves) is the first men’s keeper to have six shutouts in a single World Cup.
Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty in the 22nd minute put Spain ahead.
France trailed for the first time in the tournament when Oyarzabal scored his fifth goal of the World Cup with a shot to the upper right corner.
Lamine Yamal, a day after his 19th birthday, drew a foul by Lucas Digne on the right side of the box.
A long cross by Marc Cucurella was popped in the air by Digne. As he attempted a volley, Yamal snuck in behind him and as the ball hit his left shoulder, Dinge kicked him in the left thigh, prompting Yamal to fall.
More misfortune befell France at the half-hour mark when veteran defender William Saliba left with an injury and was replaced by Max Lacroix, whose only action in the tournament was 90 minutes in the group finale vs. Norway.
Nearing 40 minutes in, Yamal set up an onrushing Fabian Ruiz but defender Dayot Upamecano was able to get a foot on the attempt to deflect the ball for a corner kick.
France was seeking to become the third nation to qualify for three straight finals, joining West Germany (1982, 1986 and 1990) and Brazil (1994, 1998 and 2002).
The French won the World Cup in 2018 and were runner-up to Argentina in 2022.
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France D William Saliba departs with injury, replaced by Maxence LaCroix
The Open distant fourth among majors with $17.75M prize pool
