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US Olympic athlete Simpson shows 'improvement' after collasing on track
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Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, has shown "encouraging improvement" after …
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Zverev wins all-German duel with Hanfmann to reach Halle quarters
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World number three Alexander Zverev advanced to the final eight of the Halle Open grass-court tournament on Thursday, …
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Wahi granted Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup match after delay
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Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been authorised to enter Canada for his country's second World Cup match against …
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Brutal Shinnecock winds blow away US Open contenders
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Blustery Shinnecock took a toll on the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the US Open, where big names …
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Leverkusen sign Portuguese talent Moreira from Lyon
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Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the signing of Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon until …
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Knicks celebrate NBA win with huge New York parade
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Tens of thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning …
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Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti
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Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his …
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Dupont to start for Toulouse in Top 14 semi, Ramos out
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Antoine Dupont will start for Toulouse in their Top 14 semi-final against Racing 92 on Friday, but kicker Thomas Ramos …
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O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow
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Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot …
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Gregoire wins Swiss tour 2nd stage as Pogacar extends lead
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Frenchman Romain Gregoire won the second stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday as world champion Tadej Pogacar …
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Galthie confirms Edwards to exit in France rugby coaching shake-up
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France rugby head coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday a shakeup in the national coaching setup that will see both …
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What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
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Since hiring Jose Mourinho as coach in early June, Real Madrid have moved quickly to reinforce ahead of the 2026/27 …
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Sana will become first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred
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Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by the Birmingham Phoenix.
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Ton-up Phillips stars for New Zealand against England
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Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century was the cornerstone of New Zealand's first-innings 391 all out as the Black Caps …
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Haiti's World Cup return lifts community in New York
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Haitians living in New York -- some threatened by Donald Trump's immigration crackdown -- have found a rare reason for …
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McIlroy grabs early lead at fog-hit US Open
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Rory McIlroy birdied two of his first three holes on Thursday to seize the early lead of the fog-hit US Open, while …
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Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths
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Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in …
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US Open resumes after two-hour fog delay
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Play resumed in Thursday's first round of the 126th US Open after heavy fog halted the competition for two hours at …
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Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany
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Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter …
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Bittersweet World Cup for Gaza's football fans
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In the darkness of a market in the central Gaza Strip, where power outages are a part of daily life, a brightly lit …
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Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
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Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end …
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Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the …
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Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
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Millions of New Yorkers are expected to turn out for a heavily guarded victory parade Thursday for the city's Knicks …
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What we learned after the first round of World Cup games
AFP - 11h ago
From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we …
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Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble
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England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and …
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New Zealander Manu has 'no fear' of Toulouse before Top 14 semi
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Racing 92's New Zealander centre Joey Manu has no fear of dominant Toulouse before meeting the record 24-time champions …
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Tartan Army takes over Boston as Scotland fans relish World Cup return
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From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", …
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'Retired' Wallaby Slipper, 37, set for shock international comeback
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Recently retired Australia prop forward James Slipper is set for a shock international comeback, with the 37-year-old …
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Birthright citizenship helps spark US World Cup run
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President Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship has gone all the way to the US Supreme Court but the issue's …
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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
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Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.
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Tuchel team talk transformed 'nervy' England in World Cup win
Jun 17 2026
Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over …
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Korea coach slams 'unfortunate' drone incident at training
Jun 17 2026
Coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday said a drone was spotted flying over South Korea's training session before their …
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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge
Jun 17 2026
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title …
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Casemiro, Ancelotti's lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles
Jun 17 2026
Recalled by Carlo Ancelotti, Casemiro became an untouchable figure for Brazil -- until a disappointing World Cup start …
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
Jun 17 2026
Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the World Cup was "frightening", but said he was …
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South Africa's Broos hits out at 'trash' talk, targets World Cup redemption
Jun 17 2026
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the "trash" criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to …
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Mandhana stars in India rout of Netherlands at Women's T20 World Cup
Jun 17 2026
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma ran riot as India thrashed the Netherlands by 95 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup on …
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No split loyalties for US star 'Jedi' Robinson
Jun 17 2026
Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, the USA's Liverpool-raised left-back with a strong British accent, is laser-focused on helping …
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Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa
Jun 17 2026
Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday's showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of …
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Ronaldo makes history before England enter World Cup fray
Jun 17 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup on Wednesday but his Portugal side were held to a 1-1 …
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Lula jokes he is thinking of 'signing Messi' for Brazil
Jun 17 2026
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina's Lionel Messi, when asked …
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Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery against England
Jun 17 2026
Tom Blundell hit New Zealand's first fifty of the series and Glenn Phillips posted an unbeaten 49 as the tourists fought …
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No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win and career Slam at windy Shinnecock
Jun 17 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy made final US Open preparations on Wednesday in the last …
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Rose: reduced green speeds vital as US Open winds howl
Jun 17 2026
Justin Rose was pleased to hear organizers will reduce green speeds for this week's US Open with gusting winds set to …
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
Jun 17 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of …
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US Olympic athlete Simpson receiving treatment after 'medical incident'
Jun 17 2026
Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, was hospitalized after she collapsed at an …
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Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squad
Jun 17 2026
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among the players has helped bond the Netherlands World Cup squad ahead of a …
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USGA will water greens between waves at US Open
Jun 17 2026
Greens will be watered between Thursday and Friday morning and afternoon waves of US Open players at Shinnecock to keep …
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Brest boss Roy dies aged 58 from cancer
Jun 17 2026
Brest coach Eric Roy has died aged 58 after suffering from pancreatic cancer, his family announced on Wednesday.
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Badosa beats Gauff in Berlin to end losing run
Jun 17 2026
Paula Badosa fought back tears after recording her first victory since April as she fought back to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, …
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Marseille dodge European expulsion but hit with UEFA fine
Jun 17 2026
Marseille were fined 10 million euros on Wednesday for again failing to meet UEFA break-even targets but escaped …
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'Elegant' Ombudsman's princely performance lights up Royal Ascot
Jun 17 2026
Ombudsman produced a superb performance to become the first horse in over 30 years to win successive Prince of Wales's …
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Golf groups delay ball distance limit rollback to 2030
Jun 17 2026
The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours said Wednesday in a joint statement they will take until …
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De Minaur races into Queen's Club quarter-finals
Jun 17 2026
Australian top seed Alex De Minaur raced into the Queen's Club quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Denis Shapovalov …
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Pogacar crushes rivals on opening Tour of Switzerland stage
Jun 17 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar sent out an ominous warning to his Tour de France rivals with a jaw-dropping dominant …
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England's World Cup opener puts Spanish resort on beer alert
Jun 17 2026
The outcome of England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday remains uncertain but one result appears far more …
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Gauff crumbles in early Berlin exit against Badosa
Jun 17 2026
Coco Gauff made a quick exit from the Berlin grass court tournament on Wednesday, beaten 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 by Paula Badosa.
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Gill, Kishan star as India thrash Afghanistan to clinch ODI series
Jun 17 2026
Skipper Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan hit brisk centuries to set up India's 170-run thrashing of Afghanistan in the …
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Farrell names uncapped Connacht trio in Ireland's Nations squad
Jun 17 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell on Wednesday named the uncapped Connacht trio of Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen in his …
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US teen gets look at idols as youngest player at US Open
Jun 17 2026
The youngest player in this week's US Open in high school teenager Miles Russell is getting an up close and personal …
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Baker strikes on England debut before New Zealand fight back
Jun 17 2026
Sonny Baker struck on his Test debut as England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them against New Zealand at the …
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Feyenoord sign Van Bronckhorst as new coach
Jun 17 2026
Dutch club Feyenoord Wednesday appointed former captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager, replacing Robin van Persie …
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Borthwick plans to rest Itoje for England tour
Jun 17 2026
England boss Steve Borthwick said on Wednesday that he will rest captain Maro Itoje for their forthcoming Nations …
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Golf governing bodies and tours to study distance limit options
Jun 17 2026
The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours will examine options to limit driving distance among elite …
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Barbarians pick Vakatawa for South Africa match
Jun 17 2026
Former France centre Virimi Vakatawa has been called up to the Barbarians team to face South Africa this weekend, the …
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Leafs hire Hiller as head coach ahead of NHL draft top pick
Jun 17 2026
Jim Hiller, fired three months ago by the Los Angeles Kings, was named on Wednesday as the new coach of the Toronto …
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Connolly leads Australia to four-wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 opener
Jun 17 2026
Cooper Connolly struck a rapid-fire 47 off 27 balls to steer Australia to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the …
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England's Fisher and Archer strike against New Zealand after Stokes saga
Jun 17 2026
Matthew Fisher and Jofra Archer each took a wicket as England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them in the …
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Queensland force State of Origin decider after rampant win
Jun 17 2026
Selwyn Cobbo bagged a hat-trick as Queensland forced a decider in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series …
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Gill, Kishan tons power India to 402 in Afghanistan ODI
Jun 17 2026
Skipper Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan smashed brisk centuries as India posted 402 all out against Afghanistan in the …
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Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid
Jun 17 2026
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced on …
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Adidas runs out of letter 'V' as German fans snap up World Cup shirts
Jun 17 2026
Replica World Cup shirts of several German players were temporarily unavailable due to a shortage of the letter "V" …
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Van Aert out of Tour de France with elbow injury
Jun 17 2026
Belgian rider Wout van Aert will miss the Tour de France with an elbow injury, his Visma team announced Wednesday.
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England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
Jun 17 2026
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on …
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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top …
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World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi savoured a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday …
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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
Jun 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over …
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Messi salutes 'beautiful moment' after tying World Cup goals record
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his …
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Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals …
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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
Jun 17 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as …
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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double
Jun 17 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said star striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as he scored …
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Argentina's Messi plays in record sixth World Cup
Jun 17 2026
Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening …
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Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid
Jun 17 2026
Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup …
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares
Jun 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against …
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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
Jun 17 2026
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major …
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Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow
Jun 16 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps toasted "extraordinary" Kylian Mbappe after the France captain scored twice in the team's …
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Europe eyes major treble at US Open as Scheffler seeks Slam
Jun 16 2026
While top-ranked Scottie Scheffler chases a career Grand Slam at this week's US Open, European golfers can achieve an …
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Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that …
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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
Jun 16 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in …
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Teenager Bouaddi gives Morocco reason to dream at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Less than three months ago, Ayyoub Bouaddi was captaining France's Under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier. …
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against …
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Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury
Jun 16 2026
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week's US Open after withdrawing from last week's …
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Not even a career Slam will satisfy No.1 Scheffler's goals
Jun 16 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler can complete a career Grand Slam by winning this week's US Open but even a victory at …
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Moutet's foul-mouthed interview turns air blue at Queen's
Jun 16 2026
France's Corentin Moutet left British television viewers stunned with a foul-mouthed outburst after his victory over …
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Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava
Jun 16 2026
US sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds …
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Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of …
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Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history
Jun 16 2026
He has been repeatedly written off as too small and skinny, but Elijah Just has now emerged as a World Cup star after …
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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon …
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USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events
Jun 16 2026
US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer Travis T. Tygart criticized World Anti-Doping Agency officials on Tuesday …
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Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino
Jun 16 2026
Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the "grief" of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, …
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O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races
Jun 16 2026
The formidable duo of trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore completed a sweep of the Group One races at Royal …
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Tortorella won't return as Vegas coach after NHL Final run
Jun 16 2026
John Tortorella will not return as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding the club's run to the Stanley …
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