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World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'
AFP - 10m ago
Striker Alexander Isak will get "stronger and stronger" and is smiling again, Sweden coach Graham Potter said Friday in …
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Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final
AFP - 40m ago
Antoine Dupont was at his influential best as Toulouse thrashed Racing 92, 71-17, on Friday to reach next week's French …
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Tunisia coach says 'I am no wizard' after World Cup SOS call
AFP - 1h ago
New Tunisia coach Herve Renard said Friday only hard work and unity will save their World Cup, adding: "I am no wizard."
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
AFP - 1h ago
The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil …
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Zverev sets up Fritz semi at Halle Open
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French Open champion Alexander Zverev will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Halle after …
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USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
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The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over …
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Niemann fires 65 at US Open after upsetting two-shot penalty
AFP - 1h ago
Joaquin Niemann scored better angry and unprepared than most players with perfect preparation in Friday's second round …
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Canada star Kone to miss rest of World Cup after surgery: team
AFP - 48m ago
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone surgery after suffering a broken leg in his team's defeat of Qatar and will …
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Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup
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Spain star Lamine Yamal said Friday it is "too soon" for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from …
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Confident Fitzpatrick makes a run at another US Open title
AFP - 2h ago
England's Matt Fitzpatrick has already enjoyed three confidence-boosting triumphs this season, so it's no wonder he …
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Neymar? He is working remotely at the World Cup, jokes Lula
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Brazilian star Neymar is "the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely", …
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England captain Stokes strikes for Durham as Test recall looms
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Dropped England captain Ben Stokes eventually took a wicket as he returned to action for Durham in their County …
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion Toews retires
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Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and a two-time Olympic gold medallist with Canada, announced his …
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Clark wants to win back fans as well as US Open title
AFP - 2h ago
Wyndham Clark has seized command at the US Open, but he would like to win back fans as well as capture his second title …
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Japan wary of fired up and wounded Tunisia for World Cup landmark game
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Hajime Moriyasu warned his Japan side Friday they will need to match the intensity of a Tunisia team fired up by a …
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Moutet fined over x-rated Queen's Club rant
AFP - 3h ago
Queen's Club bad-boy Corentin Moutet has been fined £30,248 ($39,991) following his foul-mouthed interview at the …
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Ton-up Nicholls turns the screw for New Zealand against England
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Henry Nicholls's superb unbeaten century saw New Zealand into an utterly dominant position against England in the second …
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Clark leads as fellow major winners charge at US Open
AFP - 4h ago
Wyndham Clark fended off charges by fellow major winners Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa to …
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Sabalenka roars back to make Berlin WTA semis
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka stormed back from the cusp of defeat to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova and reach the last …
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Sun shines on jockey Lee at Royal Ascot
AFP - 5h ago
Last October jockey Clifford Lee came within a "millimetre" of dying when he broke a vertebra in a motorbike crash -- on …
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Kane hails World Cup 'Wonderwall' singalong as England highlight
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Harry Kane says England's emotional "Wonderwall" singalong with fans after their opening World Cup win against Croatia …
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Narvaez takes Swiss Tour third stage after 100km breakaway
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Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez took a stunning victory on the Tour of Switzerland's third stage after a 100km-long breakaway …
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Coach tells S. Korea to move on fast with World Cup knockouts in reach
AFP - 3h ago
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo told his team to keep their heads up and channel their disappointment into sealing a …
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Henry strikes as New Zealand strengthen grip against England
AFP - 2h ago
Matt Henry took five wickets before Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand extend their advantage in the second Test against …
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England captain Stokes in action for Durham as Test recall looms
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Dropped England captain Ben Stokes was denied a wicket with just his fourth ball as he returned to action for Durham in …
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Clark stumbles but still leads by two at US Open
AFP - 45m ago
Wyndham Clark made a bogey at the ninth hole to drop his lead to two strokes as he made the turn in Friday's second …
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Ogura pulls off stunner to top Czech MotoGP practices
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Japan's Ai Ogura set a new track record late in Friday's practice for the Czech GP to top the session ahead of …
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Turkey bars public World Cup screening over university entrance exam
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Turkey's interior ministry has instructed governors nationwide not to permit the installation of giant public screens …
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Clark leads by three as US Open second round begins
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American Wyndham Clark seized a three-stroke lead early in Friday's second round of the US Open with fellow major …
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Fritz gets revenge on Shelton to reach Halle semis
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American Taylor Fritz battled past Ben Shelton in three sets on Friday to reach the semi-finals in Halle five days after …
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Pegula sinks Keys to reach Berlin Open semis
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American world number four Jessica Pegula reached the semi-finals of the WTA event in Berlin after beating countrywoman …
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Henry strikes as New Zealand lead England by 100 runs in 2nd Test
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Matt Henry took five wickets as New Zealand strengthened their grip on the second Test against England on Friday by …
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Former England keeper Earps agrees to join London City Lionesses
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Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps announced on Friday she has agreed to join Women's Super League club London City …
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Clark completes first round with two-stroke US Open lead
AFP - 1h ago
Wyndham Clark finished his darkness-halted first round of the 126th US Open with two pars on Friday morning, completing …
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Olympic hurdles medallist Bascou suspended for doping
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French hurdler Dimitri Bascou, an Olympic medallist in 2016, was banned for four years on Friday for a positive test for …
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USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
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The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil …
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S.Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup
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In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa's opponents in their latest match at the World Cup -- …
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Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry
AFP - 5h ago
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.
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French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape
AFP - 10h ago
A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged …
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
AFP - 11h ago
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected …
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'Old dog' Slipper out of retirement for Wallabies' Nations Championship campaign
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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said Friday "old dog" James Slipper will add vital leadership and experience after the …
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Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
AFP - 10h ago
Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a …
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Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win
AFP - 8h ago
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South …
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Football 'ambassador' and fan favorite: a duck becomes a star in Mexico
AFP - 6h ago
Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is …
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Erasmus under 'no illusions' as tough Springboks season kicks off
AFP - 5h ago
Top ranked South Africa launch their 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday with a warning from head …
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'Pico' Lopes -- Cape Verde defender's journey from Ireland to World Cup
AFP - 6h ago
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes might have been whiling away his time as a mortgage advisor in Ireland instead of preparing to face …
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'Pretty special': captains eye Super Rugby glory in clash of top seeds
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Waikato Chiefs captain Tupou Vaa'i said Friday the Super Rugby final against the Wellington Hurricanes on Saturday is …
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Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
AFP - 12h ago
Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the …
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Slipper out of retirement for Wallabies' Nations Championship campaign
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Veteran prop James Slipper was named in coach Joe Schmidt's 37-strong Australia squad for the opening three Tests of the …
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Australia seek 'respect' from US amid World Cup 'layup' row
AFP - 16h ago
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic said victory over the United States on Friday would earn his side "respect," in the wake of …
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Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited …
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New Zealand's Payne joins Paraguayan powerhouse after Instagram fame
AFP - 10h ago
New Zealand's World Cup social media sensation Tim Payne has capitalised on his newfound fame, with the defender …
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Gabriel tells Brazil to turn the page against Haiti at World Cup
AFP - 1h ago
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes urged Brazil to move on from a disappointing performance in their World Cup opener as …
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Clark seizes four-stroke lead at darkness-halted US Open
AFP - 1h ago
Wyndham Clark made an eagle and two birdies in three holes to seize a four-stroke lead when darkness halted Thursday's …
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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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Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by …
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Robertson and Scotland eye World Cup history against Morocco
Jun 18 2026
Scotland captain Andy Robertson urged his team to build on their opening World Cup win against Haiti and get a result …
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Swiss wunderkind Manzambi scores 'childhood dream' brace
Jun 18 2026
Swiss wunderkind Johan Manzambi on Thursday described coming off the bench at the World Cup to score twice in a 4-1 …
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Good US Open shots not good enough for 2-over Scheffler
Jun 18 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled to a two-over par 72 in Thursday's first round of the US Open, saying "good" …
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Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Jun 18 2026
Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush …
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Stokes set for England return in New Zealand finale - reports
Jun 18 2026
England captain Ben Stokes could return to Test duty as soon as next week's series finale against New Zealand, several …
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McIlroy pleased with reduced green speeds in US Open winds
Jun 18 2026
Rory McIlroy was happy to see the US Golf Association slow the greens in Thursday's first round of the US Open with …
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Stevens seizes US Open lead with McIlroy, Aberg one back
Jun 18 2026
Unheralded American Sam Stevens grabbed the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory …
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New Zealand's Henry rocks England in 2nd Test after Phillips century
Jun 18 2026
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as …
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'Big-game' Bellingham shows his worth for England at World Cup
Jun 18 2026
Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but …
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South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Jun 18 2026
Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive …
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Australian qualifier Hijikata shocks Lehecka at Queen's Club
Jun 18 2026
Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata stunned Czech second seed Jiri Lehecka with a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7) victory to reach …
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O'Brien's royal century reward for sacrificing all for racing
Jun 18 2026
Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie …
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Spurs sign Dutch defender Van Hecke from Brighton
Jun 18 2026
Tottenham signed Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for a reported fee of £52 million ($68 million) …
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England great Botham slams Stokes for breaking curfew
Jun 18 2026
Ian Botham has criticised dropped England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew, with the cricket great saying …
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Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
Jun 18 2026
Liverpool have won the race to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 …
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Chivu extends Inter deal until 2028 after debut season double triumph
Jun 18 2026
Cristian Chivu signed on Thursday a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan until 2028 after guiding the Serie A …
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New Zealand's Henry rocks England after Phillips century
Jun 18 2026
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as …
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Wildcard Eala shocks Rybakina in Berlin
Jun 18 2026
World number two Elena Rybakina crashed out of the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin on Thursday losing 7-5, …
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Joyful New York celebrates Knicks with ticker-tape parade
Jun 18 2026
Tens of thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning …
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Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo
Jun 18 2026
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there …
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US Olympic athlete Simpson shows 'improvement' after collasing on track
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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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Gregoire wins Swiss tour 2nd stage as Pogacar extends lead
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
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
Jun 18 2026
From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", …
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