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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
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European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared …
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Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut
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Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by …
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With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar
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To the beat of drums and other traditional instruments, a Senegal football fan group dances and sings in Wolof "Victory …
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
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Crystal Palace hired Pierre Sage as their new manager on Monday to replace Oliver Glasner after the Austrian left the …
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Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports
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Tiago Splitter, who guided Portland into this year's NBA playoffs as an interim coach, will be hired as the new coach of …
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Greed or player health? 'Damaging' World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight
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Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World …
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Deschamps points to Spain as team to beat at World Cup
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France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations …
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Tunisian football bosses mull firing Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing
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Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi's job is in the balance as federation chiefs are holding talks following the humiliating …
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Relegated Wolves appoint Peixoto as new manager
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Wolves hired Cesar Peixoto as their new manager on Monday after sacking Rob Edwards following their relegation from the …
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New Zealand need collective effort to replace Williamson: Ravindra
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Rachin Ravindra admits it will take a collective effort from New Zealand's batsmen to replace Kane Williamson after his …
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England to give debuts to Cox and Baker against New Zealand
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England have handed debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for Wednesday's second Test against New Zealand, while James …
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England coach McCullum 'worried' about Stokes after curfew incident
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England head coach Brendon McCullum said he is "worried" about Ben Stokes after the captain was involved in a late-night …
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Sevilla's Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
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Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault …
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Three things we learned from the Barcelona Grand Prix
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Lewis Hamilton secured a historic first win in Ferrari red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
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Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 …
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Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
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Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded …
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Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive
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Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the …
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Broeders-Bol backed by coach to challenge the very best over 800m
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Femke Broeders-Bol will make her outdoor 800m debut at Tuesday's Golden Spike in the Czech city of Ostrava, her coach …
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'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
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Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it …
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Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
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Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize …
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Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup
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The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year …
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Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory
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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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First major bump but prodigy Seixas still headed for the top
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A bloodied and bruised Paul Seixas left the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes nursing his injuries and contemplating a first …
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Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'
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Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for …
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Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener
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Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they …
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Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson
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Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 …
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Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
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Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge …
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Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
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Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas on …
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Cape Verde's Bubista relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with Spain
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Facing the might of Spain is a "dream come true" said Cape Verde coach Bubista as the African island nation prepares for …
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Cauley wins Canadian Open eight years after crash derailed his PGA career
Jun 14 2026
Bud Cauley won the Canadian Open on Sunday, capturing the first title of a PGA Tour career that was nearly derailed by …
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Davis-Woodhall doubles up at LA Grand Prix
Jun 14 2026
Olympic long jump gold medallist Tara Davis-Woodhall dominated her signature event and added a runner-up finish in the …
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Curacao have nothing to be ashamed about, says Advocaat
Jun 14 2026
Curacao's World Cup debut may have ended in a reality check of a 7-1 hammering by four-time champions Germany on Sunday …
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Marchant double helps Stade Francais thump La Rochelle to reach semis
Jun 14 2026
England international Joe Marchant scored twice and back-row forward Romain Briatte claimed a hat-trick as Stade …
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Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente
Jun 14 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit but will begin the European champions' World Cup opener …
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Germany crush World Cup debutants Curacao as Iran set to arrive in US
Jun 14 2026
Germany swept aside tiny Curacao at the World Cup on Sunday, thrashing the debutants 7-1 in Houston while the Iran team …
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Americans Kim and Wilson team up to win LPGA Dow pairs event
Jun 14 2026
Gina Kim and 19-year-old Yana Wilson combined to shoot an eight-under par 62 on Sunday to win the Dow Championship LPGA …
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Iranian football legend Azizi puts peace above politics amid World Cup tensions
Jun 14 2026
Iranian football legend Khodadad Azizi, who played in the first World Cup meeting between Iran and the United States in …
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Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare
Jun 14 2026
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against …
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In-form Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand
Jun 14 2026
In-form England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand with a knee injury.
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Koepka withdraws from Canadian Open sparking US Open concerns
Jun 14 2026
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka withdraw before the final round of the PGA Tour Canadian Open with a hand injury …
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Yato double keeps Perpignan in Top 14
Jun 14 2026
Experienced Fiji lock Peceli Yato scored two tries as Perpignan maintained their French Top 14 status on Sunday with a …
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Spurs defender Porro signs new contract
Jun 14 2026
Tottenham defender Pedro Porro ended speculation over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the Premier …
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World Cup history beckons for ageless Messi
Jun 14 2026
Lionel Messi could have signed off from World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to …
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India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup
Jun 14 2026
India made the perfect start to their women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win against arch rivals Pakistan on …
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Antonelli left 'empty' after Barcelona Grand Prix retirement
Jun 14 2026
Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left feeling empty after his Mercedes gave up the ghost in the final …
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Hamilton 'rebuilt' his mind to earn first Ferrari triumph
Jun 14 2026
Lewis Hamilton said he needed to rebuild his mind to become able to clinch his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari on …
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Brazil's frailties laid bare in shaky World Cup opener
Jun 14 2026
Brazil's defensive frailties, lack of creativity and problems at full-back were exposed in a 1-1 draw with Morocco in …
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Australia's Irankunda revels in 'unreal' World Cup shock
Jun 14 2026
Nestory Irankunda called it "unreal" after the 20-year-old born in a refugee camp played a pivotal role in Australia's …
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Del Toro overhauls Tuckwell to win Auvergne Tour
Jun 14 2026
Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with a solo success on Sunday's eighth and final stage for the …
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Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Jun 14 2026
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending …
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Poland's Majchrzak stuns De Minaur for first ATP title
Jun 14 2026
Polish outsider Kamil Majchrzak clinched his first ever ATP tennis tour title Sunday, stunning world number six Alex de …
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Diamond sparkles in French Oaks as Moore completes classic clean sweep
Jun 14 2026
Jockey Ryan Moore completed a career full house of all the major European classics as Irish favourite Diamond Necklace …
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Vekic beats Raducanu in Queen's Club final to end title drought
Jun 14 2026
Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8/6) …
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Connolly century sets up dramatic Australia ODI win over Bangladesh
Jun 14 2026
Opener Cooper Connolly blazed 149 runs off 134 balls to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh …
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Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title
Jun 14 2026
New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to …
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Toyotas pounce late to retake title in 24 hours of Le Mans
Jun 14 2026
Veteran Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi pulled away in the final session to win 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday as six …
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Seixas out of Auvergne Tour due to crash injuries
Jun 14 2026
Teenage French prodigy Paul Seixas was forced to pull out of the final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as he was …
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Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia
Jun 14 2026
Towhid Hridoy struck a composed 83 to anchor Bangladesh's innings of 274-5 after a nervous start against Australia in …
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Toyotas take control as Le Mans heads for home straight
Jun 14 2026
Toyota grabbed the initiative and the lead with three hours to go in 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on Sunday.
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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
Jun 14 2026
The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny …
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Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support
Jun 14 2026
Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most …
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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey
Jun 14 2026
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the …
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP
Jun 14 2026
Jalen Brunson's 45-point masterpiece propelled the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, but his biggest …
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Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off
Jun 14 2026
Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's …
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McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win
Jun 14 2026
Scotland match-winner John McGinn is optimistic his team can go on to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the very …
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'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat
Jun 14 2026
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's first chance at an NBA championship came sooner than most expected, and the …
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Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years
Jun 14 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jun 14 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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New York's victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold
Jun 14 2026
The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's elation after the hometown …
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Two men charged over England World Cup 'heist'
Jun 14 2026
Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World …
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti
Jun 14 2026
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the …
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McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return
Jun 14 2026
A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a …
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Curacao can shock Germany on World Cup debut, says Advocaat
Jun 14 2026
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes the tiny Caribbean island can "steal some points" from four-time winners Germany on …
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Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start
Jun 14 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match" after the five-time …
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England reunited with World Cup kit after 'heist'
Jun 14 2026
England goalkeeper Dean Henderson said he had his boots back after training equipment was stolen ahead of the squad's …
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England's Burn savours 'surreal' World Cup moment
Jun 14 2026
England defender Dan Burn says it is "surreal" to be at the World Cup after a journeyman career that has taken him all …
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland enter the fray
Jun 14 2026
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in New Jersey in their …
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Depay fit to start as Dutch launch World Cup title charge
Jun 14 2026
Memphis Depay is fit to start the Netherlands' tasty World Cup opener against Japan in Dallas on Sunday, coach Ronald …
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New York's Knicks fever leaves World Cup in the cold
Jun 14 2026
The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's fervor over the hometown …
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
Jun 14 2026
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World …
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Hurricanes say Chiefs favourites for Super Rugby final
Jun 13 2026
Coach Clark Laidlaw says his Wellington Hurricanes will be underdogs in the Super Rugby final against the Waikato Chiefs …
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Ancelotti and Brazil face tough opening test at World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one …
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Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late goal
Jun 13 2026
Qatar earned the first World Cup point in their history when they stunned Switzerland with a late equaliser to grab a …
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Japan coach sorry for 'hurt' after ending Endo's World Cup dream
Jun 13 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu on Saturday described Wataru Endo as "hurt" and apologised after torpedoing the captain's …
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Racing penetrate Pau fortress to reach Top 14 semis
Jun 13 2026
Racing 92 upset Pau 33-31 on Saturday to qualify for the Top 14 semi-finals and a clash against champions Toulouse in …
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Intensity key to US dream World Cup start, says captain Ream
Jun 13 2026
United States captain Tim Ream told AFP an "intense" training camp was vital to his team's dream World Cup start, as a …
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Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Australia cruised to a 65-run win against South Africa in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match on Saturday.
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'I'm back!': Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final
Jun 13 2026
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said that she is back to her best after the British star won twice in the space of …
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NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge
Jun 13 2026
Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of …
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Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
Jun 13 2026
Harry Kane said England had enjoyed "great preparation" ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in …
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Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final
Jun 13 2026
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final after the British star …
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Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate
Jun 13 2026
David Raya believes Spain "are in good hands" no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon …
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Gill, bowlers power India to win over Afghanistan in rain-hit ODI
Jun 13 2026
Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and inspired bowling led India to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a …
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Going back to basics helped Russell feel like himself again
Jun 13 2026
George Russell returned to an approach that suits him well as he claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand …
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US authorities hunt stolen England World Cup gear
Jun 13 2026
Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas said officials at "local, state and federal levels" were investigating after World Cup …
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Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead
Jun 13 2026
Mexican Isaac del Toro won Saturday's seventh stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes to close in on overall leader Luke …
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Russell back in 'the groove' as he takes pole for Barcelona Grand Prix
Jun 13 2026
George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a thrilling end to the …
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Toyota makes early pace as BMW and Cadillac challenge at Le Mans
Jun 13 2026
What promised to be a hyper-competitive hypercar class in the 24 hours of Le Mans started with a flurry of overtaking …
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Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles
Jun 13 2026
US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina …
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Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI
Jun 13 2026
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an attacking century but India bowled out the opposition for 194 in a …
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US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final
Jun 13 2026
US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass …
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Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player …
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