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Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
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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
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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
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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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NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge
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Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of …
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Ancelotti and Brazil face tough opening test at World Cup
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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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Gill, bowlers power India to win over Afghanistan in rain-hit ODI
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup
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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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Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice
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George Russell built confidence ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the final …
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Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory
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A dominant Lani Pallister swept to victory in the 1500m freestyle at the Australian trials on Saturday to cap a marquee …
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Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief
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International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the …
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New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson
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Batsman Will Young was drafted into the New Zealand Test squad on Saturday in place of Kane Williamson, who called time …
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Hurricanes thrash Blues to charge into Super Rugby final
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The Wellington Hurricanes powered clear in the second half to crush the Auckland Blues 57-21 on Saturday, setting up a …
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USA launch World Cup with Paraguay rout, Canada snatch draw
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The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly …
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Net twice and chill: US star Balogun relaxed after brace
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He netted twice on his World Cup debut but US striker Folarin Balogun is not about to celebrate wildly, telling …
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US police probe theft of England training equipment
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England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas …
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An Astronaut, movie stars and a knight: US brings glitz for WC opener
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The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday in a blizzard of celebrity and glamour, with Los Angeles pulling …
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World Cup underway in United States and the winner is Freddy
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The World Cup is officially underway in the United States and the biggest breakout star is...Freddy.
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US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
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The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio …
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NSW Waratahs centre O'Donnell suspended for doping violation
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Rising NSW Waratahs centre Henry O'Donnell is serving an 18-month suspension for violating anti-doping rules, the club …
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Mboko to miss Wimbledon, hopes to play doubles with Serena again
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Victoria Mboko says she will miss the rest of the grass court tennis season with a knee injury but hopes to resume her …
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USGA aims to keep control as US Open returns to Shinnecock
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After organizers "lost the course" and desperately watered greens between groups in the past two US Opens at Shinnecock, …
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Scheffler seeks career Slam with US Open win at Shinnecock
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World number one Scottie Scheffler will try to become the seventh golfer to complete the career Grand Slam by winning …
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Crusaders coach Penney admits 'magnificent' Chiefs too good
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Departing coach Rob Penney expects his Canterbury Crusaders to bounce back next year after the 13-time Super Rugby …
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World Cup begins in USA with Hollywood-style opening ceremony
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The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday with a Hollywood-style opening ceremony before the tournament's …
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World Cup venues scrub branding, get new names for tournament
Jun 12 2026
Fans tuning in for the first 2026 World Cup game on US soil Friday night might be a bit confused: why had they never …
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USA start World Cup bid with first game on home soil since 1994
Jun 12 2026
The United States launch their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tournament on …
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Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup
Jun 12 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that the five-time World Cup winners have a team capable of competing with …
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Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first-ever World Cup point
Jun 12 2026
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, earning …
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Ohtani held out of Dodgers lineup with sore knee
Jun 12 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup against the White Sox in Chicago on Friday, a day …
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Wyatt-Hodge inspires England rout of Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run …
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Partey refused entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after …
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'Really cool' - Anunoby's low-key response to tip-in frenzy
Jun 12 2026
OG Anunoby, who sent New York into a frenzy with a game-winning tip-in that put the Knicks on the brink of the NBA …
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Van Gils claims Auvergne Tour stage as Tuckwell moves into overall lead
Jun 12 2026
Belgian Maxim Van Gils won the mountainous sixth stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Friday as his Australian …
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What World Cup? New York gripped by Knicks frenzy
Jun 12 2026
It will be Knicks vs. the World Cup in New York on Saturday, and only one winner.
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Spain are World Cup 'favourites' despite knockout woes, says Grimaldo
Jun 12 2026
Alex Grimaldo believes Spain can emulate their Golden Generation by winning the World Cup two years after being crowned …
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Boulter stuns Rybakina to reach Queen's Club semi-finals
Jun 12 2026
Britain's Katie Boulter shocked world number two Elena Rybakina with the most impressive win of her career in the …
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After historic rally, Knicks aim to subdue Spurs early
Jun 12 2026
The New York Knicks authored the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history to put themselves on the cusp of a title but …
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Trump calls US World Cup team before first match
Jun 12 2026
President Donald Trump called the US World Cup squad ahead of their debut match against Paraguay, the team said Friday.
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'We're over it': Wemby says Spurs focused on game five after historic loss
Jun 12 2026
Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA Finals history and …
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
Jun 12 2026
The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tournament on …
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McTominay 'ready to go' for Scotland World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team's opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming …
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Ghana World Cup player Partey, facing rape trial in UK, denied Canada visa: FIFA
Jun 12 2026
Ghana player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to …
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McLaren's Norris pips Russell in second Barcelona F1 practice
Jun 12 2026
Lando Norris edged fellow Briton George Russell by 0.009 seconds to top second practice on Friday for the …
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Canada's World Cup moment arrives at home
Jun 12 2026
"The moment is now," Canada coach Jesse Marsch declared on the evening before the country's first ever World Cup match …
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Ireland-Israel football fixture to be played at neutral venue
Jun 12 2026
The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel on October 4 will be held behind closed doors at a neutral …
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World Cup struggles to ignite US excitement
Jun 12 2026
Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off …
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Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season
Jun 12 2026
Premier League referees will be able to book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off after a change of …
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World amateur No.1 golfer Koivun to turn pro after US Open
Jun 12 2026
American Jackson Koivun, the world's top-ranked amateur golfer, said Friday he will turn professional after competing in …
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Fans hope 'Orange Street' guides Dutch to World Cup victory
Jun 12 2026
Danny van Dijk thinks that this time turning his street in The Hague completely orange is going to work, as the …
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Whole England squad must feel 'loved' at World Cup: Bellingham
Jun 12 2026
Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved" as he admitted things were not right …
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Players welcome 'step forward' after Wimbledon prize money increase
Jun 12 2026
Wimbledon's 20 percent increase in prize money has been welcomed as a "significant step forward" by the sport's top …
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Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal set to fetch £500,000
Jun 12 2026
Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this …
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Former world champion Tsegay banned over doping violation
Jun 12 2026
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned two-time long distance world champion Gudaf Tsegay for four months after …
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New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket
Jun 12 2026
New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement …
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Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup
Jun 12 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling "very positive" before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese …
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Mercedes' Russell quickest in opening Barcelona F1 practice
Jun 12 2026
George Russell was quickest in opening practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix on Friday, followed …
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O'Callaghan and Short star at Australian swim trials
Jun 12 2026
Mollie O'Callaghan and Meg Harris locked down the women's 100m freestyle slots for the Commonwealth Games and Pan …
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Alpine's Gasly reinstated to Monaco Grand Prix podium
Jun 12 2026
French driver Pierre Gasly's third place finish in last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix has been reinstated after stewards …
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Belgian Van Aert retires injured on Tour de France warm-up race
Jun 12 2026
Belgian rider Wout Van Aert retired from the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Friday with a persistent elbow injury a day …
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Chiefs reach Super Rugby final in Crusaders humiliation
Jun 12 2026
The Waikato Chiefs booked their place in the Super Rugby final on Friday after humiliating defending champions …
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Australia coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that …
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Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup
Jun 12 2026
On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup …
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Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory
Jun 12 2026
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking …
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South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
Jun 12 2026
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally …
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Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
Jun 12 2026
Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca …
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Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight
Jun 12 2026
It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White …
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Blues face uphill task in Hurricanes Super Rugby semi
Jun 12 2026
Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter is confident his side can upset the Wellington Hurricanes on Saturday and book a spot …
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Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
Jun 12 2026
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on …
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Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay in US World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they …
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Police, protesters clash outside maiden World Cup match in Mexico
Jun 12 2026
Dozens of protesters clashed with police Thursday outside the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City as South Africa and Mexico …
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Lightning's Kucherov wins Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
Jun 12 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on Thursday, winning …
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Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada in home World Cup
Jun 12 2026
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday the chance to lead the team in a World Cup on home soil was the reason he took …
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Aguirre says Mexico beat cramps and stage fright in World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre revealed his team had overcome a bout of stage fright before clinching their first victory …
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Iran's World Cup players take to the training pitch
Jun 11 2026
Iran's footballers took to the training pitch in front of journalists Thursday at their base camp in Mexico, giving the …
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Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
Jun 11 2026
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest …
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Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup
Jun 11 2026
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the …
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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup
Jun 11 2026
World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to …
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Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
Jun 11 2026
Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World …
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Spiky disciplinarian Mourinho can restore order at Real Madrid
Jun 11 2026
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with club president Florentino Perez gambling his traits of discipline and a fierce …
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Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
Jun 11 2026
After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Jun 11 2026
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making …
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Spurs will 'keep swinging' with Knicks on brink of NBA title
Jun 11 2026
Still hurting after the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, the San Antonio Spurs vow the New York Knicks will not win …
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Scuffles at Mexico's World Cup fan zone as thousands jostle for entry
Jun 11 2026
Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, …
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Visa rejection dashes World Cup hopes of Ivory Coast and Senegal fans
Jun 11 2026
Ivory Coast and Senegal home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, dashing their hopes of following …
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Willis has no regrets risking England career with Bordeaux return
Jun 11 2026
Tom Willis is adamant he has "no regrets" over rejoining Bordeaux-Begles, even though a return to France means his …
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Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener
Jun 11 2026
Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday, allaying fears over their fitness ahead of …
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Van Aert dominates sprint on Tour de France warm-up race
Jun 11 2026
Visma's Wout Van Aert won a fiercely contested bunch sprint on stage five of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Thursday …
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Bangladesh clinch first-ever ODI series win over Australia
Jun 11 2026
Towhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten 40 as Bangladesh won the second one-day international by five wickets on Thursday to …
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Somali referee banned by US to officiate UEFA Super Cup
Jun 11 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to …
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Unstoppable Antonelli admits rise to F1 summit seems 'crazy'
Jun 11 2026
Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli said his rise to the top of Formula One seems "crazy" on Thursday as the Mercedes …
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Renowned French solo yachtsman Charlie Dalin dies aged 42
Jun 11 2026
Renowned French yachtsman Charlie Dalin, who won the non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe race last year, has died aged …
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'Probably' my last F1 race in Barcelona, says Alonso
Jun 11 2026
Home favourite and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said Thursday this weekend's Catalunya Grand Prix might be …
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England cricket chief ponders booze ban after Stokes's nightclub incident
Jun 11 2026
England cricket chief Rob Key is considering imposing a total alcohol ban on the squad following a nightclub incident …
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