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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 frantic 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and …
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Casemiro, Ancelotti's lieutenant and symbol of Brazil troubles
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Recalled by Carlo Ancelotti, Casemiro became an untouchable figure for Brazil -- until a disappointing World Cup start …
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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge
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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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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 4h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 13h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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McIlroy sees calmer fans and no lost US Open course
Jun 16 2026
Rory McIlroy is getting better treatment from Long Island golf fans at the US Open than he did at last year's Ryder Cup …
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NBA Bulls confirm Splitter as new coach
Jun 16 2026
Tiago Splitter was named the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after guiding Portland to the NBA playoffs …
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Ruben Amorim takes charge of ailing AC Milan
Jun 16 2026
Ruben Amorim will lead AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League after taking charge of the ailing seven-time …
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McIlroy says PGA Tour's response to LIV will hurt some events
Jun 16 2026
Upcoming PGA Tour changes sparked by the threat of now-struggling LIV Golf will hurt some events by making them …
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Brazil can't expect easy win over Haiti, says Douglas Santos
Jun 16 2026
Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a …
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Scott to make 100th consecutive major start at US Open
Jun 16 2026
Australian Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive major start on Thursday at the US Open, joining record-holder Jack …
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New Zealand pick Nicholls to replace Williamson in second Test
Jun 16 2026
New Zealand have picked Henry Nicholls to replace retired star Kane Williamson in the second Test against England on …
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Chalobah replaces injured England defender Livramento at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury and replaced by …
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Root taking England captaincy on 'game by game' basis in Stokes' absence
Jun 16 2026
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" after replacing the exiled Ben Stokes for …
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No.1 Scheffler joins Spaun, Howell to start US Open quest
Jun 16 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler will play alongside defending champion JJ Spaun and reigning US Amateur champion …
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Jun 16 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years …
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Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to …
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Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form
Jun 16 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de …
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'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
Jun 16 2026
Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while …
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Ex-Eintracht coach Toppmoeller appointed Lens boss
Jun 16 2026
Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Topmoeller has been appointed Lens coach after Pierre Sage left for Crystal Palace, …
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Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi after one World Cup game
Jun 16 2026
Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with …
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Chess legend Carlsen backs Norway to go far at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Chess legend and avid football fan Magnus Carlsen predicted on Tuesday that Norway would "hammer" Iraq in their World …
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Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup' - coach
Jun 16 2026
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed …
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'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw
Jun 16 2026
When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief …
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on …
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India's Sooryavanshi, 15, loses cool in on-field spat
Jun 16 2026
Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an …
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'Anger, disbelief and worry': Stokes saga overshadows England's revival
Jun 16 2026
Ben Stokes' absence will cast a long shadow over England's bid to clinch a series victory against New Zealand when they …
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'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting …
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Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Jun 16 2026
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup …
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Uruguay's Bielsa says 'I'm not a model' after World Cup exchange
Jun 16 2026
Marcelo Bielsa was involved in an awkward exchange with a reporter at the World Cup on Monday which concluded with the …
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Iraq coach urges outsiders to 'shock the world'
Jun 16 2026
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said there is no room for fear as his unfancied side prepare to face Erling Haaland and Norway …
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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 16 2026
Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in …
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Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held …
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Jun 16 2026
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to …
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Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach
Jun 15 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country …
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Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown
Jun 15 2026
Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist …
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