Shakira, Justin Bieber, Muppets take stage for World Cup halftime

A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. 

Fanatics Fest NYC 2026: Line-up, schedule, information

Fanatics Fest NYC is a festival celebrating sports and culture that features athletes, collectors and brands.

Everything to know about Fanatics Fest 2026
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FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams is reporting live from the Javits Center to give the latest on Fanatics Fest NYC 2026.

Queens businesses celebrate Argentina's World Cup run
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Businesses in "Little Argentina" are preparing for a massive World Cup fan fest. as the Argentinian team will defend its World Cup title against Spain this weekend.

Spain Checks Into Montclair Before the World Cup Final: Did New Jersey Cash In?
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The Spanish national team has arrived at their hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, ahead of their FIFA World Cup final matchup with Argentina this weekend. Dan Bowens spoke with Farnoosh Torabi and Michael Schreiber of the Montclair Pod about the town's role hosting multiple teams during the tournament.

Greg Hawthorne, Super Bowl champion with Pittsburgh Steelers, dies at 69

Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

How Maradona’s 'Hand of God' fueled the Argentina-England rivalry

Just over 40 years ago, Argentina and England faced off in a World Cup match that saw two of soccer’s most famous goals.

Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.

England, Norway fans watch World Cup quarterfinal on USS Intrepid
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Soccer fans gathered at the Intrepid on Pier 86 for a massive World Cup watch party as England and Norway faced off in a tense quarterfinal match.

GOP puts WNBA 'on notice' after recent treatment of star player Caitlin Clark

House Republican Study Committee members sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert claiming that the league has not consistently addressed physical contact involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

FIFA World Cup: France takes down Morocco to advance to semifinals
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France defeated Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France will advance to its third straight World Cup semifinals appearance. French fans 

Jalen Brunson NBA Finals jersey sells for more than $1M at auction

Jalen Brunson's jersey from Game 1 of the NBA Finals sold for more than $1 million at auction this week — a record for a piece of Knicks memorabilia, according to reports.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.