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Desire key to Pogacar dominance, says former Tour king Froome
AFP - 32m ago
Tadej Pogacar will keep winning the Tour de France for many more years, as long as he retains his "desire and drive", …
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Superb Swiatek storms into Wimbledon last 32, Zverev waits
AFP - 33m ago
Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement …
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Lock Alemanno to make 100th Pumas appearance against Scotland
AFP - 41m ago
Second-row Matias Alemanno will become the fifth player to play 100 games for Argentina when they face Scotland in the …
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Anderson closes in on record Man City move
AFP - 17m ago
England midfielder Elliot Anderson will move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest following his return from the …
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England change five for South Africa Test
AFP - 51m ago
England have changed five of the starters that lost a Six Nations thriller against France four months ago for a Nations …
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Former top jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash
AFP - 2h ago
Former leading jockey Frankie Dettori sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a road …
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Swiatek, Zverev aiming to lay down Wimbledon markers
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Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander …
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Rees-Zammit returns to wing as Wales face Fiji
AFP - 2h ago
Louis Rees-Zammit is back on the wing for Wales's Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires
AFP - 4h ago
Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Santi Cazorla retired from football at the age of 41 on Thursday after more than two …
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Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16
AFP - 3h ago
European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on …
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Uruguay veteran Cavani quits Boca Juniors
AFP - 3h ago
Veteran Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has announced his departure from Boca Juniors after three years.
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West Ham's Fernandes joins Spurs
AFP - 35m ago
West Ham's Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes has joined Spurs after the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League, …
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Italy name two debutants to face Japan in Nations Championship opener
AFP - 1h ago
Italy on Thursday named debutants Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal to start against Japan in their Nations …
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France recall record try scorer Penaud for All Blacks Test
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France recalled their record try scorer Damian Penaud on Thursday for their Nations Championship clash with New Zealand …
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Wallabies' Schmidt rules out another coaching job
AFP - 7h ago
Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt Thursday said he had no ambition to do the same job for another national side once …
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'Outstanding' Love to start at fly-half for All Blacks against France
AFP - 7h ago
Ruben Love was given the nod on Thursday to start at fly-half against France as new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie named …
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Campbell back from four years in Wallabies wilderness to face Ireland
AFP - 7h ago
Australia coach Joe Schmidt Thursday praised Jock Campbell's resilience after he was recalled from four years in the …
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Farrell names Leinster-heavy Ireland side to face Wallabies
AFP - 8h ago
Ireland coach Andy Farrell rewarded Sam Prendergast for his stellar club form by picking him as playmaker for their …
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Ruben Love earns All Blacks fly-half jersey for France Test
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Ruben Love has been given the All Blacks fly-half reins in Dave Rennie's first New Zealand Test squad named Thursday to …
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Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0
AFP - 9h ago
Folarin Balogun scored but was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the …
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Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup
AFP - 28m ago
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time …
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LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebration
AFP - 3h ago
Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup …
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Pochettino says Balogun foul 'never' a red card as suspension looms
AFP - 7h ago
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after he …
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Farrell names Leinster-heavy side to face Wallabies
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Ireland coach Andy Farrell opted for Sam Prendergast as his playmaker for their Nations Championship opener against …
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Japan name uncapped student fly-half Ito to face Italy
AFP - 11h ago
Japan on Thursday named uncapped student fly-half Ryunosuke Ito to start against Italy in their Nations Championship …
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Campbell back after four years in Wallabies team to face Ireland
AFP - 3h ago
Australia coach Joe Schmidt recalled Jock Campbell after four years in the Test wilderness Thursday while gambling on a …
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Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16
AFP - 7h ago
Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States …
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South Korean school baseball team suspended over 'Tank Day' chants
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South Korea's baseball authority suspended a school team from Thursday for chanting about a Starbucks Korea marketing …
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Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act
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Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an …
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Celtics reportedly trading Brown to Sixers in NBA blockbuster
AFP - 10h ago
Celtics star Jaylen Brown is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in a stunning NBA trade that will send Paul George to …
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Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George: report
AFP - 35m ago
The Boston Celtics will send star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for veteran Paul George in …
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Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup
Jul 01 2026
Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals …
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Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; Belgium comeback stuns Senegal
Jul 01 2026
Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit at the hands of the Democratic …
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Harry Kane: England's World Cup saviour
Jul 01 2026
Harry Kane is England's talisman, record goalscorer and often their saviour. Is he also their only hope at the World …
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Pistons forward Harris reportedly headed to Spurs
Jul 01 2026
Veteran forward Tobias Harris, who helped the Detroit Pistons build the best record in the NBA Eastern Conference last …
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Wimbledon day 3: Who said what
Jul 01 2026
Key quotes from the third day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Wednesday:
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Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned
Jul 01 2026
Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, …
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Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round
Jul 01 2026
Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos …
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Spurs agree club record £100 mn move for Newcastle's Tonali - reports
Jul 01 2026
Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the …
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Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut
Jul 01 2026
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 …
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England refused to accept defeat in 'beautiful' DR Congo win, says Tuchel
Jul 01 2026
Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to …
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Kane saves England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16
Jul 01 2026
Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a …
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WTA Finals moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells
Jul 01 2026
The WTA Finals, the traditional season-ender for women's tennis, has been switched this year from Riyadh to Indian …
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'Let the dogs in': Sabalenka wants Wimbledon to lift ban
Jul 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has pleaded with Wimbledon organisers to end their ban on players bringing dogs to the …
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Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?
Jul 01 2026
The first 48-team World Cup will soon be whittled down to the last 16, and already it looks like a question of whether …
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Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned
Jul 01 2026
Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open …
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French Open champ Andreeva stunned by Krejcikova at Wimbledon
Jul 01 2026
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock defeat against Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon second round on …
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England have 'hero moments', says Kane after double downs DR Congo
Jul 01 2026
England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions have "hero moments" in them after his late double avoided a huge World …
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Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
Jul 01 2026
Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo …
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Kane rescues England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16
Jul 01 2026
Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a …
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'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home
Jul 01 2026
Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they …
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Pereira 'taken by complete surprise' as Forest let boss go
Jul 01 2026
Vitor Pereira said he was taken by "complete surprise and without any warning" after confirming Wednesday he had been …
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Swiatek, Zverev hoping to lay down Wimbledon markers
Jul 01 2026
Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander …
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Rufus the hawk patrolling Wimbledon tennis club
Jul 01 2026
As day breaks over Wimbledon tennis club, Rufus the hawk is poised, ready to protect the world-famous immaculate grass …
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Record heat broils US east coast amid World Cup, July Fourth events
Jul 01 2026
Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for …
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Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal
Jul 01 2026
Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven …
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Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami
Jul 01 2026
Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend …
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England skipper Sciver-Brunt 'threw everything' at World Cup semi-final return
Jul 01 2026
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says she "threw everything" at being able to make her comeback in a Women's T20 World …
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Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener
Jul 01 2026
German champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart when the 2026-27 season kicks-off on August 28, the Bundesliga …
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World number ones Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round
Jul 01 2026
Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while women's world …
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Sinner sinks Borges to step up Wimbledon title defence
Jul 01 2026
Jannik Sinner moved into the Wimbledon third round as the defending champion held his nerve in a pair of tie-breaks to …
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All-white and lavender: Wimbledon hunts drought-resistant flowers
Jul 01 2026
London's Wimbledon tennis championships could swap out hydrangeas for drought-resistant flowers like lavender as a …
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Injured Serena's Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt
Jul 01 2026
Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee …
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Thomas targets yellow in Tour team time-trial
Jul 01 2026
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas said on Wednesday that his Netcompany Ineos team would be targeting the …
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Inter Milan laud veteran Mkhitaryan after deal extension
Jul 01 2026
Inter Milan's Armenian international midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has extended his stay with the Italian champions by a …
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Bike - or even walk: World Cup fans improvise to reach NY venue
Jul 01 2026
Just 90 minutes before France v. Sweden kicked at the 2026 World Cup, the Tsatsos family chained their bikes to a tree …
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Vaughan calls for England coaching clear-out after Stokes exit
Jul 01 2026
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged head coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key to resign following …
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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon third-round clash with Ostapenko
Jul 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through a tough second set against American McCartney Kessler to reach the …
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Barca have bid for Atletico's Alvarez: president Laporta
Jul 01 2026
Barcelona have made a transfer offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the Catalan club's president Joan …
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Sciver-Brunt fit for England's T20 World Cup semi-final
Jul 01 2026
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has declared herself fit for a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on …
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Bordeaux-Begles handed favourable draw in Champions Cup defence
Jul 01 2026
Holders Bordeaux-Begles will face former winners Munster in next season's Champions Cup rugby pool stage, after the draw …
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Key challenges for Laporta in second Barca term
Jul 01 2026
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was reelected in March with 68 percent of the vote and on Wednesday was sworn in for …
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Djokovic, Sinner hope for easier ride after Wimbledon scares
Jul 01 2026
Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will hope for an easier ride in the second round on Wednesday …
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German FA headquarters searched in Euro 2024 graft probe
Jul 01 2026
Investigators raided Germany's football association headquarters and other locations across the country Wednesday as …
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England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight
Jul 01 2026
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while …
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Genesio replaces Beye as Marseille boss
Jul 01 2026
Marseille said on Wednesday Bruno Genesio has replaced Habib Beye as coach of the Ligue 1 club.
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Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Jul 01 2026
Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break a 40-year …
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Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance
Jul 01 2026
Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on …
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Duffy returns for New Zealand against West Indies
Jul 01 2026
Seamer Jacob Duffy was named Wednesday to play the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies after sitting …
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Majestic Olise raises France to another level at World Cup
Jul 01 2026
That France are more than living up to their status as favourites at this World Cup may be down to the goals of captain …
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'Love it': Wimbledon's military stewards tradition turns 80
Jul 01 2026
At Wimbledon, stewards in military uniforms are a common sight in the walkways and even on courts, as hundreds of armed …
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Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game delayed by one hour: FIFA
Jul 01 2026
The World Cup last-32 game between Mexico and Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday has been delayed by one hour due …
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Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup
Jul 01 2026
Kylian Mbappe said France had united behind coach Didier Deschamps after the death of his mother, as a resounding 3-0 …
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Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat
Jul 01 2026
Sweden coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the …
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Tuchel refuses to dampen England World Cup expectations
Jun 30 2026
Thomas Tuchel said England should be expected to beat DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, but is wary of …
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US coach dismisses European jinx ahead of Bosnia clash
Jun 30 2026
Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the United States' dismal recent record against European sides as a "coincidence" …
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Mbappe fires France into World Cup last 16, Norway advance
Jun 30 2026
Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on …
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Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
Jun 30 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on …
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Belgium fully fit ahead of Senegal tie at World Cup, says Garcia
Jun 30 2026
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says his side head into their World Cup last-32 clash with Senegal in better physical …
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Wimbledon day 2: Who said what
Jun 30 2026
Key quotes from the second day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Tuesday:
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Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
Jun 30 2026
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by …
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Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics
Jun 30 2026
Erling Haaland was described as "devastating" and "the greatest goalscorer in the world" after pouncing for a dramatic …
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DR Congo have 'nothing to lose' in England World Cup clash
Jun 30 2026
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said all the pressure is on England for their World Cup last-32 meeting on Wednesday as …
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Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years
Jun 30 2026
Serena Williams' bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia's Maya Joint as the American …
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Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare
Jun 30 2026
Serena Williams suffered a dramatic first-round defeat on her return to singles tennis at Wimbledon on Tuesday as she …
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Haaland fires Norway into last 16 as France, Mexico look to advance
Jun 30 2026
Erling Haaland fired Norway to their first ever World Cup knockout victory in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday as …
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Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
Jun 30 2026
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the …
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Zverev says Wimbledon hopes 'about me' despite open draw
Jun 30 2026
French Open champion Alexander Zverev insists his aim of a first deep run at Wimbledon depends purely on himself, …
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Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit
Jun 30 2026
Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination …
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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season
Jun 30 2026
NBA superstar LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that …
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Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's mastermind marks 100 games in charge
Jun 30 2026
Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th game as Argentina coach at the World Cup on Friday -- the latest milestone in a …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in La Liga opener
Jun 30 2026
Jose Mourinho will kick off his second spell in charge of Real Madrid at home against Real Sociedad in La Liga.
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