A 1991 Simpsons episode remains deft reflection of US politics as America marks 250 years
Supreme Court rulings, culture-war politics and renewed nativism reveal a republic still wrestling with the question of who gets to be American.
Spain show their World Cup credentials with comfortable defeat of Austria
Lamine Yamal stars in LA as Spanish side win their first World Cup knockout game since they won the trophy in 2010
Full-press USA shrug off red card to overcome limited Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mauricio Pochettino has to plan for game against Belgium without talisman Folarin Balogun after controversial sending off
Iran’s World Cup adventure ends in a flurry of bad luck and disgraceful treatment by hosts
Their final appearance illuminated the complex and sometimes contradictory impulses of sport and politics and national identity
Iran’s footballing fantasy holds for now as US bomb strikes and reality hit home
Iran drew with Egypt after a 93rd-minute goal was ruled out but may still qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams
The Irish who rode with Custer — and died at Little Bighorn
As thousands gather in Montana to mark 150 years since the battle, the legacy of Native American resistance and US expansion remains contentious
Keith Duggan: Seattle appeared magical – the US may have found its natural football home
A special few weeks lie ahead as a city for so long shrouded in mystery embraces a tournament for which it seems well matched
Three former presidents sat together to listen to Obama on Thursday. Trump was not invited
A speech the former president made at the library opened in his name in Chicago seems the one the US really needs to hear on July 4th
USA in fever pitch after second World Cup win against Australia
A raucous Seattle crowd watched on as Mauricio Pochettino’s team emerged victorious in the noon-time heat
The World Cup takes over as the backdrop to summer in New York
As Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi took their respective bows, it became obvious New Yorkers are happy to extend their sports crazy summer for another few weeks
‘A grassroots movement’: JFK’s grandson shakes up Democratic primary in New York
Jack Schlossberg is preaching radical change as he mounts an unorthodox campaign for the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in New York’s 12th district
Kylian Mbappé on the double as France state clear intent against Senegal
Didier Deschamps’ side spring to life in final stretch to show why they’re among favourites
Iran’s emotive World Cup opener was a compelling human drama
Iran come from behind twice against New Zealand to force a 2-2 draw in their game in Los Angeles
The UFC came to the White House for Trump’s 80th birthday, but very few celebrities did
Seven cage fights take place in front of the White House under the banner of UFC Freedom 250
Perfect start for USA as they outplay Paraguay while Trump prepares for UFC extravaganza
Donald Trump stays away from Fifa World Cup game in Inglewood, California, where irresistible hosts show off a free-spirited approach