Anthony Bourdain was a famous globetrotter, but his heritage and culinary training were French in origin, which might be why he loved this timeless sauce.
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Spain is the FIFA World Cup champion for the second time ever after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday to close the largest edition of the tournament in history. With the first 48-team World Cup now complete, there were many players who put together fabulous performances throughout the tournament. But only 11 can be picked for the World Cup Best XI. So as the world looks back on an unbelievable tournament, here is FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas’ World Cup Best XI. Unai Simón gets in goal after winning the Golden Glove. It was a historic World Cup campaign for Simón, who kept seven clean sheets and conceded only one goal. That was the fewest goals conceded by a team on the way to winning a World Cup. Simón was pivotal with his shot-stopping, his ability to play out from the back and his sweeper-keeper role, constantly sniffing out attacks coming in behind Spain’s back line. Marc Cucurella came into this tournament widely recognized as one of the premier left backs in the world, and he showed that at the World Cup. He was defensively stable in the best defense in the tournament while also being a constant presence in attack with his energy to go up and down the pitch. Aymeric Laporte turned back the clock with a great World Cup for Spain, anchoring the back line as the experienced partner next to teenage center back Pau Cubarsí. Laporte helped lead a defense that conceded the fewest goals ever by a World Cup-winning team. His ability to play out from the back and his defensive stability were cornerstones for Spain throughout the tournament. Cristian Romero was a vital piece of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning campaign, and he continued to be one in this tournament. Not only was he willing to put everything on the line defensively, but he also made an impact in the attacking box as a goalscoring threat. That included his goal against Egypt to bring Argentina back into that match, as well as the header that was deflected in as an own goal to win the round of 32 match against Cape Verde. Pedro Porro showed his true level playing for Spain at this World Cup. After an inconsistent season at Tottenham, Porro put together a strong tournament. Spain initially started Marcos Llorente at right back, but Porro eventually earned the starting spot and became a key player throughout the tournament. He was not only solid defensively, but also a presence in attack, scoring in the round of 32 against Austria and again in the semifinal against France. Rodri won the Golden Ball as the best player on the best team, playing at a high level throughout the World Cup. He showed signs of the level he had before tearing his ACL following his Ballon d’Or and European Championship-winning campaign. Rodri’s decision-making, processing speed and defensive strength in front of Laporte and Cubarsí were massive for Spain. After this tournament, Rodri could be on his way to a second Ballon d’Or. Jude Bellingham had a monster tournament, scoring seven goals from midfield. The capacity he showed to arrive in the box was tremendous, and his clutch moments were on a different level. Every time England was in a hole and needed someone to pull it out, Bellingham seemed to be there showing his class and scoring vital goals. Michael Olise is as silky as a footballer can get, and he showed his quality and creativity at this World Cup. Despite not scoring a single goal, his tournament was fabulous because of the creativity he provided for France. Olise allowed players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué to flourish because of how consistently he created chances. Olise finished with seven assists, breaking Pelé’s record for the most assists recorded at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappé had 10 goals at this World Cup, won the Golden Boot and played a huge role in France’s run to the semifinals. He scored in the round of 32, round of 16 and quarterfinals, and then added two more goals in the third-place match against England. Mbappé also broke the record for most career goals scored at the World Cup, moving to 22. With what he has already done on this stage, Mbappé now has a serious case as the greatest World Cup player in history. Erling Haaland had a World Cup campaign that people will tell stories about for years. His seven goals were incredibly vital in taking Norway to the quarterfinals in its first World Cup campaign since 1998. This Norway side won two knockout-stage games, with Haaland scoring the winner in both. He scored the late winner against Ivory Coast in the round of 32, then scored twice to help Norway stun Brazil in the round of 16. At 39, Lionel Messi had about as good of a campaign as an individual in any sport can have at that age. He brought himself back into the conversation as one of the best players in the world, playing lights out with eight goals and four assists while putting Argentina on his back and taking it to the final. Even though Argentina fell short against Spain, Messi’s tournament was another reminder of his greatness.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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We have new information about the tragic death of Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro.
Mauro passed away in April at the age of 35.
And a Phoenix Police Department report about his final days reveals a great deal about the circumstances that led to his tragic end.
Investigative records obtained by the New York Post allege Mauro spent four days using cocaine and drinking heavily with an exotic dancer before his death on April 23.
The report states that Mauro and the woman remained inside a Florida residence for several days, repeatedly using cocaine and consuming alcohol.
According to law enforcement documents cited by the outlet, the woman told investigators Mauro snorted a line of cocaine before suffering what appeared to be a medical emergency.
She reportedly attempted CPR before calling 911. Emergency responders arrived at the home, but Mauro could not be revived.
The newly released investigative details provide additional context surrounding Mauro’s death, which shocked the football world earlier this year.
In June, the Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled that Mauro died from the combined toxic effects of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol, determining his death to be accidental.
Toxicology findings showed the presence of all three substances in his system.
Mauro entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2014 after playing college football at Stanford. Over the course of his professional career, he suited up for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Denver Broncos.
He appeared in 80 regular-season games, making 40 starts while recording 130 tackles, five sacks, 13 quarterback hits, five passes defended, and two forced fumbles before playing his final NFL season in 2021.
News of Mauro’s death prompted tributes from former teammates and the organizations he played for, with many remembering him as a respected teammate and dedicated professional.
The latest report paints a heartbreaking picture of the circumstances leading up to his death while underscoring the dangers associated with illicit drug use. Although investigators have now disclosed additional details from their investigation, the medical examiner has already ruled Mauro’s death an accident.
Our thoughts remain with Mauro’s family, friends, former teammates, and everyone mourning his loss.
Josh Mauro, Arizona Cardinals Defensive End, Went on 4-Day Bender Ahead of Death: Report was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether or not to overrule the state of Alaska’s decision to seize the airplane of a bush pilot who flew a bootlegger and beer to a dry village in 2012.
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up an appeal brought by the libertarian-leaning nonprofit public interest law firm Institute for Justice on behalf of the pilot, Ken Jouppi.
The Institute is arguing for an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution’s Excessive Fines Clause, saying that judges should be able to weigh what a specific criminal defendant did instead of just relying on the language of a law.
The state of Alaska, opposing the appeal, is defending the existing interpretation of the clause, which states in part that “judgments about the appropriate punishment for an offense belong in the first instance to the legislature.”
A ruling for Jouppi could give judges nationwide more flexibility when sentencing criminal cases.
Alaska’s decision to seize a bootlegger’s plane could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
“It would require that judges evaluate what the person before them did, rather than just have a one-size-fits-all understanding of what a specific crime is, based on a worst-case scenario of what that defendant might have done,” said IJ Attorney Mike Greenberg.
Thousands of cases are appealed to the Supreme Court each year; Jouppi’s will become one of about 30 that the court is expected to hear between October and December.
Jouppi’s particular case involves a flight he planned when he was an air taxi operator in Fairbanks.
In 2012, Jouppi was planning to fly to Beaver, a dry town in the Interior, with the spouse of the postmaster as a passenger.
Before takeoff, an Alaska State Trooper noticed a six-pack of beer visible in the baggage. Troopers searched the plane and found three cases of beer — two Budweiser, one Bud Light — intended for the postmaster.
Jouppi was indicted for bootlegging, convicted and sentenced. His sentence included three days in jail and a fine. State prosecutors asked that he be required to forfeit his plane, but the trial judge declined.
The state appealed that decision and after several rounds of appeals, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled in 2025 that the state’s seizure of Jouppi’s plane was not an excessive fine. Justices wrote that the harm caused by alcohol in rural Alaska is so great that severe punishment is not disproportionate.
Jouppi and his attorneys had argued — and continue to argue — that because Jouppi was aware of only one six-pack of beer, any fines should be based on that amount, rather than all the cases aboard the plane.
The Institute for Justice appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in September 2025, but justices declined for almost a year to decide whether or not to hear the case fully.
A supplementary brief filed in June indicates the justices were waiting for a decision on another case.
Monday’s order granting Jouppi’s “petition for a writ of certiorari” — a formal document asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the issue — was issued without comment explaining why the justices want to consider it.
Under court rules, four justices must vote to take up an appeal in order for it to appear before the court.
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