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World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
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The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, …
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Tharp, 20, breaks 110m hurdles world record at NCAA championships
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Ja'Kobe Tharp clocked 12.75sec to smash the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the NCAA collegiate athletics …
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'Resilient' Knicks on brink of NBA title after record rally
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OG Anunoby's game-clinching tip-in to put New York on the brink of an NBA title will go down as one of the greatest …
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'It just hurts': Spurs search for answers after epic collapse against Knicks
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were searching for answers after a historic collapse against the New York …
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Knicks stage historic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from NBA title
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The New York Knicks staged the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday as they erased a 29-point deficit to …
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Several arrested outside NBA Finals in New York
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Police arrested several unruly fans near Madison Square Garden in New York Wednesday night, where basketball fans …
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Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war
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Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a …
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Giants under pressure in open Women's T20 World Cup
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The Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday when hosts England face Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with at least one leading …
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Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix
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Ten years after Max Verstappen announced his arrival by winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, his apparent heir Mercedes' …
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South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they …
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Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals
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Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA …
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Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi
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All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says the Waikato Chiefs are pumped up and ready to "rip" into the Canterbury Crusaders …
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Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off
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South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against …
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FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday …
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Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery
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Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA …
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Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major
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Cape Town has been added to the prestigious World Marathon Majors, the elite series said on Wednesday, making it the …
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Portugal beat Nigeria in World Cup tune-up despite Ronaldo woes
Jun 10 2026
Portugal beat Nigeria 2–1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao making …
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Gordon stars in England World Cup warm-up win after storm delay
Jun 10 2026
England were undeterred by a thunderstorm that delayed their final World Cup warm-up friendly as they beat Costa Rica …
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World Cup blends soccer with global music stars
Jun 10 2026
The World Cup isn't only about soccer: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural …
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Raphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid
Jun 10 2026
Brazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after …
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Lutkenhaus confirms emergence at Oslo Diamond League, Tebogo beats Gout Gout
Jun 10 2026
American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus edged to a second Diamond League 800m win in Oslo on Wednesday, while Letsile …
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World Cup in US 'impossible without Trump': Infantino
Jun 10 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday it would have been "impossible" to organise the World Cup in the United …
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Sesame Street and 'USA' chants: coach Pochettino rallies World Cup fans
Jun 10 2026
Two days before the United States' first World Cup game, coach Mauricio Pochettino only took questions from one intrepid …
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England World Cup warm-up friendly delayed by storm
Jun 10 2026
England's final World Cup warm-up friendly against Costa Rica was delayed on Wednesday after a heavy thunderstorm hit …
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FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee 'unfortunate'
Jun 10 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, …
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Toronto's Bosnians relish improbable World Cup showdown
Jun 10 2026
The moment Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Italy and sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup, emotions at a Toronto …
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Senesi signs up for Spurs rebuild under De Zerbi
Jun 10 2026
Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham Hotspur as Roberto De Zerbi looks to rebuild the Premier League strugglers' shaky …
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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
Jun 10 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field …
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Serena return could be cut short after injury to doubles partner
Jun 10 2026
Serena Williams's long-awaited return to competitive tennis was left in the balance Wednesday after doubles partner …
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McKenna steps down as Ipswich manager to 'dedicate time to family'
Jun 10 2026
Kieran McKenna is to step down as manager of Ipswich Town, just weeks after overseeing the club's return to the Premier …
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FIFA accredits French journalist detained in Algeria: RSF
Jun 10 2026
FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria …
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Trump says will attend World Cup
Jun 10 2026
US President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to attend the World Cup, as the global football tournament prepares …
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Yamal desperate to make mark on 'his World Cup', says Karanka
Jun 10 2026
Lamine Yamal is desperate to return from injury to leave a mark on "his World Cup" said Spain's technical director Aitor …
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Ancelotti marks birthday as Spike Lee visits Brazil World Cup training
Jun 10 2026
Brazil players gave coach Carlo Ancelotti a guard of honour for his birthday at a pre-World Cup training session …
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Haiti hoping to do their country proud and upset odds at World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Haiti's achievement in qualifying for the World Cup amid ongoing turmoil in the Caribbean nation is one of the most …
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'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US
Jun 10 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero's welcome in …
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Breakaway king Simmons escapes with win at Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Jun 10 2026
American champion Quinn Simmons of Lidl-Trek won stage four of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Wednesday when a …
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Olympic chief confident for LA Games despite World Cup 'challenges'
Jun 10 2026
Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday she was confident for the successful hosting of the 2028 Summer Games in …
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England captain Stokes dropped from second Test after nightclub incident
Jun 10 2026
England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week's second Test …
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Juve, Torino fans given 10-match away ban after derby trouble: media
Jun 10 2026
Juve and Torino fans were on Wednesday slapped with a 10-match ban from travelling to away fixtures as punishment for …
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Vaughan backs Stokes to stay on as England captain
Jun 10 2026
Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to retain the England captaincy despite being investigated for breaking the team's …
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O'Callaghan and Short clock history-making times at Australian trials
Jun 10 2026
Mollie O'Callaghan clocked the fourth fastest women's 200m freestyle in history Wednesday to narrowly miss the world …
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Gascoigne urges England to replicate 1990 spirit at World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same "unbelievable" team spirit as the squad at the …
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Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban
Jun 10 2026
Japan coach Eddie Jones joked Wednesday that he was "looking for a laundry basket" to escape a four-match ban imposed by …
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
Jun 10 2026
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in …
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Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final
Jun 10 2026
Jordan Staal scored two goals, including the game winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 …
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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win …
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Jun 10 2026
A protest blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium for hours on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 …
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Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
Jun 10 2026
Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded …
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
Jun 10 2026
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali …
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
Jun 10 2026
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and …
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Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their …
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Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup …
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Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos
Jun 10 2026
Forty years after playing for Belgium against hosts Mexico in the 1986 World Cup opener, Hugo Broos makes an emotional …
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Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys
Jun 10 2026
Former Australia captain Liam Wright has signed for Welsh club Ospreys, with the flanker saying on Wednesday it was a …
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in …
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PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push
Jun 10 2026
Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top …
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Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
Jun 10 2026
A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the …
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
Jun 10 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth …
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US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
Jun 09 2026
World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their …
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Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
Jun 09 2026
Benfica on Tuesday parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid, and announced an …
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Iran to travel to US day before its first World Cup match
Jun 09 2026
Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday that the country's World Cup team will fly to Los Angeles the day before …
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Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
Jun 09 2026
World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England …
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Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to …
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'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
Jun 09 2026
US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely …
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Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
Jun 09 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the …
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Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals
Jun 09 2026
With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday's …
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Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected
Jun 09 2026
Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for …
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria …
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Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
Jun 09 2026
Handling physicality from the New York Knicks and hostility from New York supporters has helped boost the San Antonio …
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Stokes considering England captaincy future after nightclub incident
Jun 09 2026
Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported …
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Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive
Jun 09 2026
Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of …
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Scotland First Minister vows to help fans refused entry for World Cup in US
Jun 09 2026
Scotland's First Minister has vowed to do "all I can to help" after some Scottish football fans were reportedly denied …
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Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow
Jun 09 2026
American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial at the Tour …
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Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
Jun 09 2026
The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the …
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Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI
Jun 09 2026
Mosaddek Hossain hit a career-best 86 not out and Nahid Rana took four wickets as Bangladesh trounced Australia by 86 …
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Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move
Jun 09 2026
Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of …
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Itoje out of latest England training squad
Jun 09 2026
England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh …
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UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
Jun 09 2026
Allegations that the billionaire co-owner of West Ham football club, David Sullivan, preyed on women for sex are "deeply …
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'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit
Jun 09 2026
New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an …
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Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident
Jun 09 2026
Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the …
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McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials
Jun 09 2026
Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell …
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Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia
Jun 09 2026
Mosaddek Hossain struck a career-best 86 not out on his return to international cricket as Bangladesh recovered to post …
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Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
Jun 09 2026
Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his …
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Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep
Jun 09 2026
Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup have turned to referee Ma Ning -- …
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Spain beat Peru 3-1 to head into World Cup on high
Jun 09 2026
Spain gave a taste of what makes them one of the World Cup favourites with a 3-1 win over Peru on Monday in their final …
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Wembanyama sparks Spurs past Knicks in NBA Finals as Trump booed
Jun 09 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to spark the San Antonio Spurs over New York 115-111 in the NBA Finals on Monday, …
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Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance …
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Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump booed
Jun 09 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to inspire the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over New York in the NBA Finals …
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Hopes soar for US fans as hosts assemble at World Cup camp
Jun 09 2026
Under dazzling blue California skies, the United States soccer team held its first World Cup training session at the …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
Jun 09 2026
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers …
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World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun
Jun 09 2026
Raised in London by Nigerian parents, Folarin Balogun didn't quite know what to expect when he signed up to play for the …
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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
Jun 09 2026
A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting …
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Former rugby league star in Australia comes out as gay
Jun 09 2026
Former rugby league hardman Kane Evans said he was finally at peace after coming out as gay -- the second man from the …
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Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
Jun 09 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a …
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Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests
Jun 08 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, …
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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals
Jun 08 2026
New York's fabled Madison Square Garden went into virtual lockdown Monday as police threw a tight security cordon around …
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Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game
Jun 08 2026
Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA
Jun 08 2026
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident 'with rugby player'
Jun 08 2026
Ben Stokes' position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being …
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Federer to play in US Open exhibition event
Jun 08 2026
Roger Federer will play in a US Open one-night exhibition event that also includes long-time rivals Andre Agassi, John …
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