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Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days
AFP - 6m ago
Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the …
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Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace
AFP - 9m ago
Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has …
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Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
AFP - 19m ago
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not …
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Hundred hero Duckett punishes New Zealand after Stokes sparks England revival
AFP - 54m ago
Ben Duckett scored his first century in over a year and Jacob Bethell banished his first-innings blues after returning …
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American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon
AFP - 1h ago
American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon, the Ligue 1 outfit's …
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South Korea coach bereft of answers with World Cup hopes on knife-edge
AFP - 1h ago
South Korea's much-maligned coach Hong Myung-bo admits he is struggling to pinpoint where his side went wrong as their …
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Keys to face Maria in Eastbourne final
AFP - 3m ago
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face German veteran Tatjana Maria in the Eastbourne final after the …
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Antonelli scores 'double top' for Mercedes as Russell warns of McLaren threat
AFP - 1h ago
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli swept to a perfect 'double top' for Mercedes in Friday's practice at the Austrian …
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Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies
AFP - 1h ago
Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies …
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Australia eye 'something special' after reaching World Cup last 32
AFP - 1h ago
Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do "something special" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for only …
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Osaka sinks Wang to reach first grass court final
AFP - 2h ago
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is into the first grass court final of her career after blasting past China's …
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Teenager Antonelli dominates practice for Austrian GP
AFP - 1h ago
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli fought off the heat to top the times for Mercedes in both practice sessions on Friday …
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Japan say bring on Brazil at World Cup but wary of revenge mission
AFP - 3h ago
Japan will give "everything we've got" and declared they have what it takes to beat Brazil in the last 32 of the World …
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Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont threat
AFP - 3h ago
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine …
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Stokes strikes on England return before Duckett runs riot against New Zealand
AFP - 2h ago
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return to the side by reaching 250 Test wickets before Ben Duckett …
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Lyles enjoying freedom to focus on speed and stuff off the track
AFP - 5h ago
With neither the Olympic Games nor the world championships on the summer schedule —- a first since 2020 —- US sprint …
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Stokes strikes on England return as New Zealand all out for 438
AFP - 1h ago
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him …
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Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont
AFP - 2h ago
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine …
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Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP
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Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday’s opening …
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Wawrinka announces farewell fete with Federer and Murray
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Stan Wawrinka announced Friday he will throw a farewell party for fans on December 19 in Geneva with former tennis stars …
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Stokes strikes as New Zealand make England feel the heat
AFP - 1h ago
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him …
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Japan's progress paying off at World Cup, says Troussier
AFP - 1h ago
Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be …
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Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
AFP - 7h ago
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World …
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Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
AFP - 7h ago
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend …
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Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
AFP - 53m ago
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, …
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Russia pulls team from gymnastics World Cup event over flag row
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Russia will no longer take part in the rhythmic gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Romania, the team said Friday, after …
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US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last-gasp strike
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A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio …
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
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Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the …
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Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner
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Turkey beat a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that …
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Japan coach hopes World Cup success can inspire Asian rivals
AFP - 6h ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hopes his side's World Cup exploits will inspire other Asian countries after AFP footage …
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Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
AFP - 14h ago
The Netherlands beat hapless Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F and avoid a last-32 clash with Brazil, …
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Court battle plays out over Wimbledon tennis expansion plan
AFP - 7h ago
A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest …
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Tunisia boss Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flop
AFP - 11h ago
Herve Renard said Thursday he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia's emergency coach at the World Cup …
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Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
AFP - 13h ago
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through …
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List of worst World Cup performances
AFP - 10h ago
Tunisia's miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games …
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Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship, Korda satisfied with 'solid' start
AFP - 56m ago
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where …
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Better to qualify this way, says Ecuador World Cup hero Plata
Jun 25 2026
Ecuador's World Cup hero Gonzalo Plata said qualifying for the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday …
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Germany committed 'tactical suicide', says Nagelsmann
Jun 25 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed …
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Ivory Coast see 'no limits' after reaching World Cup knockouts for first time
Jun 25 2026
Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe believes the Elephants can keep on going at the World Cup after beating Curacao 2-0 on …
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Advocaat 'proud' of Curacao as minnows exit World Cup
Jun 25 2026
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat said Thursday his team could go out of the World Cup with their heads held high as the …
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Iglesias -- Spanish World Cup striker unafraid to speak out about injustice
Jun 25 2026
Borja Iglesias paints his nails and speaks his mind on issues like Gaza and homophobia with a candour that has seen him …
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Anderson to join Man City from Forest for British record fee: reports
Jun 25 2026
Manchester City have agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from …
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Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
Jun 25 2026
Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory …
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Cole grabs PGA Travelers lead with Scheffler one back
Jun 25 2026
Eric Cole, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round …
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De Silva century rescues Sri Lanka in first Test
Jun 25 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva’s assured 13th Test hundred anchored a determined Sri Lankan batting effort with the visitors …
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Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home
Jun 25 2026
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the …
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Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Jun 25 2026
Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned …
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Lions cornerback Arnold charged with armed robbery, kidnapping
Jun 25 2026
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, facing felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping that could carry a …
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WNBA suspends Thomas for fist to Clark's throat
Jun 25 2026
The WNBA has suspended six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas for one game after the Phoenix Mercury forward jammed her fist …
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England showing Premier League edge at World Cup: Eze
Jun 25 2026
Eberechi Eze says England are playing with the Premier League "intensity and passion" demanded by head coach Thomas …
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New Zealand's Latham and Conway pile on the runs before Stokes breakthrough
Jun 25 2026
New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England …
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Yoon grabs early Women's PGA Championship lead with Korda in hunt
Jun 25 2026
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where …
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USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
Jun 25 2026
Co-hosts the United States and Germany bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the …
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France squad look to do grieving Deschamps proud in final World Cup group game
Jun 25 2026
France star Aurelien Tchouameni said his team were aiming to make Didier Deschamps "as proud as possible" as they go …
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Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report
Jun 25 2026
Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition against Greek kickboxing star Mike …
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Lawyer says Vondrousova 'should appeal' against four-year ban
Jun 25 2026
The lawyer for Marketa Vondrousova told AFP on Thursday that he believes the former Wimbledon champion "should appeal" …
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Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but keeping options open
Jun 25 2026
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to other …
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Czech striker Schick ends international career
Jun 25 2026
Czech striker Patrik Schick said his international career was over on Thursday, hours after the Czech Republic bowed out …
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Tennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Jun 25 2026
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she …
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Dominant Osaka sails into Bad Homburg semis
Jun 25 2026
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, …
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Hamilton reveals neck injury that hampered debut year with Ferrari
Jun 25 2026
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday revealed that he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut season with …
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Rows, drones and 'sorry' Son as South Korea await World Cup fate
Jun 25 2026
There was a row with the media, a drone buzzing a crucial training session and then captain Son Heung-min dropped by a …
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Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton
Jun 25 2026
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat …
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Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade ast Russell says beware Hamilton
Jun 25 2026
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat …
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Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but is keeping options open
Jun 25 2026
Double Formula One champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to …
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Dominant Osaka cruises into Bad Homburg semis
Jun 25 2026
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, …
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New Zealand make England toil as Stokes returns for series decider
Jun 25 2026
England captain Ben Stokes's endured a frustrating return to international duty as an unbroken opening stand between New …
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IOC votes to continue ski mountaineering for 2030 Games
Jun 25 2026
The International Olympic Committee, meeting in an extraordinary session, on Thursday approved adding ski …
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New Zealand frustrate England as Stokes returns for series decider
Jun 25 2026
England captain Ben Stokes endured a frustrating return to international cricket as New Zealand batted through the …
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Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions
Jun 25 2026
Tunisia's humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup after two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan delt a blow to Eagles …
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Stokes straight back into the action as New Zealand bat in 3rd Test
Jun 25 2026
Returning England captain Ben Stokes was straight back into the fray as New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and …
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Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
Jun 25 2026
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday that left …
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'We shut up big mouths,' says South Africa's World Cup coach Broos
Jun 25 2026
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the "big mouths" after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World …
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
Jun 25 2026
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their …
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Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
Jun 25 2026
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup's last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, …
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Clarke fears Scotland 'probably going home' after Brazil World Cup loss
Jun 25 2026
Scotland coach Steve Clarke accepted that his team may be heading home from the World Cup in a few days after completing …
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Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden
Jun 25 2026
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday his side were focused solely on beating "a very strong" Sweden in their …
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Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup
Jun 25 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as "one of the best players in the world" after the Real Madrid …
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Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi
Jun 25 2026
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup …
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Curacao belong on World Cup stage, says Advocaat
Jun 25 2026
Curacao boss Dick Advocaat said the World Cup debutants have proved they belong on football's biggest stage as they …
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Nagelsmann feels Germany 'punished' for topping World Cup group
Jun 25 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Wednesday he believes his side are at a disadvantage as World Cup group winners …
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Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32
Jun 25 2026
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but …
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Bosnia beat Qatar to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time
Jun 25 2026
Bosnia-Herzegovina reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in …
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Brazil advance at World Cup as Swiss, Canada reach last 32
Jun 25 2026
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland …
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Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32
Jun 25 2026
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on …
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Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum
Jun 25 2026
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but …
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Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outing
Jun 24 2026
Tunisia's emergency coach Herve Renard has called on his team to play with "pride and dignity" in their final World Cup …
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Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress
Jun 24 2026
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over …
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Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32
Jun 24 2026
Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as …
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Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease into Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals
Jun 24 2026
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's fine innings at the top of the order laid the foundation for England's 38-run win over the West …
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup
Jun 24 2026
Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating …
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Korda chases 3rd straight major at Women's PGA Championship
Jun 24 2026
Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major at the Women's PGA Championship, but the world number one says she won't …
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Scheffler says PGA Tour headed 'in right direction' with two-tier system
Jun 24 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's still digesting the radical overhaul planned for the PGA Tour but believes …
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Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey
Jun 24 2026
Christian Pulisic said Wednesday he has recovered from his calf injury and the United States are eager for a third …
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Britain's Draper continues promising start under Andy Murray
Jun 24 2026
Britain's Jack Draper continued his promising start under the guidance of three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray …
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Laporte wary of Uruguay will to avoid World Cup exit against Spain
Jun 24 2026
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's …
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Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
Jun 24 2026
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on …
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Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
Jun 24 2026
Martin Dubravka became Tottenham's fourth signing of a busy off-season on Wednesday in a move that is expected to open …
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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
Jun 24 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by …
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise for curfew breach
Jun 24 2026
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the …
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise after curfew breach
Jun 24 2026
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the …
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
Jun 24 2026
Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the …
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