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Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany
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The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the …
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'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upset
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DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the …
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Nagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exit
Jun 30 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to Paraguay that sent …
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Ambitious Japan search for answers after World Cup exit
Jun 30 2026
Japan will never win the World Cup unless football becomes the country's number one sport, midfielder Daichi Kamada …
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Paraguay coach salutes 'extraordinary' World Cup win over Germany
Jun 30 2026
Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro praised his players for producing an "extraordinary" performance after beating Germany on …
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Japan fans stunned as Brazil end their World Cup dream
Jun 30 2026
Bleary-eyed fans in Tokyo struggled to come to terms with Japan's World Cup exit after watching their heartbreaking 2-1 …
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'Powerhouse' Haaland leads by example at World Cup: Norway coach Solbakken
Jun 30 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken hailed the leadership of "powerhouse" Erling Haaland as he prepares his team to face Ivory …
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Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
Jun 30 2026
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a …
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Paraguay shock Germany, Brazil advance at World Cup
Jun 30 2026
Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil were given a …
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More than 1,000 drones detected since start of World Cup: FBI
AFP - 1h ago
As the World Cup hits the halfway mark, more than 1,000 drones have been detected near stadiums and over 300 of them …
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Tuchel defensive headache as England ready for DR Congo clash
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Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but …
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Extreme heat warning issued for World Cup host Kansas City
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US meteorologists have issued an "extreme heat warning" covering World Cup host Kansas City ahead of the match between …
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares
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Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory …
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Wimbledon day 1: Who said what
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Key quotes from the first day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Monday:
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South Korea fans target coach Hong with boos as World Cup squad returns
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South Korean football fans angered by the country's World Cup first-round exit greeted the returning squad early Tuesday …
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Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat
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Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp …
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Djokovic battles past Wu in 'challenging' Wimbledon first round
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Novak Djokovic came through a tense four-set tussle with China's Wu Yibing to get his latest bid for a record 25th Grand …
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NBA Grizzlies deal Morant to Portland: report
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Two-time NBA All-Star guard Ja Morant is being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to Portland in exchange for forwards …
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Sweden ready for 'game of our lives' in France World Cup clash
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Sweden coach Graham Potter captured the size of the task awaiting his side when they play France at the World Cup on …
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Ancelotti says never doubted 'suffering' Brazil would score
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his "suffering" side would eventually score and praised their patience in …
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MLS Chicago Fire announce signing of Poland's Lewandowski
AFP - 42m ago
Poland's all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski has signed a contract through the 2027-28 campaign with the …
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Martinelli late show as Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup last 16
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Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the …
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Madueke says he can be England's World Cup game-changer
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Noni Madueke believes he can be England's spark as Thomas Tuchel's men prepare to face the Democratic Republic of Congo …
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Last-gasp Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup 16
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Brazil advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday with a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan as the …
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Vaughan calls for England change after Stokes bows out with defeat
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Michael Vaughan said there must be more change at the top of English cricket after captain Ben Stokes's international …
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Spain confident despite World Cup injury setbacks, says Llorente
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Spain remain confident of winning the World Cup, defender Marcos Llorente said, despite a series of injuries that have …
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French Open champ Andreeva sails into Wimbledon second round
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French Open champion Mirra Andreeva eased into the Wimbledon second round with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Poland's Magda …
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Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16
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Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the …
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Sinner survives scare and fall to reach Wimbledon second round
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Reigning champion Jannik Sinner twice fought back from a set down to battle past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic and avoid a …
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Latham hails 'old school' New Zealand after downing England
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New Zealand captain Tom Latham hailed his side's "old-school" cricket after they became the first team to come from …
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Osaka makes spectacular Wimbledon arrival in kimono-inspired dress
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Japan's Naomi Osaka made a spectacular entrance at Wimbledon on Monday as she arrived on court in a kimono-inspired …
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Serena set for much-anticipated Wimbledon return
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Serena Williams will make her return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when she steps onto Centre Court …
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence
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Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory …
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Ex-NBA stars Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting case
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Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal gambling charges linked to alleged performance …
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France wary of Sweden side with 'nothing to lose' at World Cup
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France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team to be wary of a Sweden side with "nothing to lose" when the nations …
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Stokes backs Brook '100 percent' to succeed him as England Test captain
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Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying …
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Queueing, strawberries and all white: it must be Wimbledon
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Queueing for hours to drink Pimm's while watching tennis players dressed in pristine white: Wimbledon -- with its …
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Hovland beats Scheffler in playoff for PGA Travelers title
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Viktor Hovland defeated top-ranked Scottie Scheffler with a birdie on the first extra hole to win a sudden-death playoff …
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Sinner survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round
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Reigning champion Jannik Sinner twice fought back from a set down to battle past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic and avoid a …
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Czech Republic coach Koubek quits after World Cup flop
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The Czech Football Association (FACR) said Monday it had parted ways with national team coach Miroslav Koubek following …
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Three things we learned from the Austrian F1 Grand Prix
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Just when it seemed the drivers' championship might become a one-horse race, Kimi Antonelli proved he is as human as …
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New Zealand thrash England to deny Stokes a fairytale finish
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An injury-hit New Zealand overwhelmed England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday as Ben Stokes's …
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Tour de France 'ready to adapt' amid extreme heatwave
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Tour de France organisers said Monday they were ready to adapt amid scorching conditions days before the world's most …
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New Zealand thrash England for series win as Stokes bows out
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New Zealand overwhelmed England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday as Ben Stokes's last match in …
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Man City hire Maresca to start new era after Guardiola
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Manchester City on Monday hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca to lead the club into a new era after Pep Guardiola …
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Pegula slams Vondrousova's 'harsh' doping ban
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American world number four Jessica Pegula has slammed the four-year ban given to former Wimbledon champion Marketa …
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France skipper Dupont to miss Nations Championship
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France skipper Antoine Dupont will not play in any of the upcoming Nations Championship matches because of a calf …
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Sinner, Djokovic set to start Wimbledon title charge
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Jannik Sinner will begin his march towards a second successive Wimbledon title on the opening day of the grass-court …
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Santner strikes as New Zealand eye England series win
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New Zealand were just three wickets away from a rare series win in England after Mitchell Santner struck shortly before …
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Broos may change decision to quit as South Africa coach
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Hugo Broos could reverse his decision to quit as South Africa coach, the 74-year-old Belgian said after his side's World …
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Strauss 'dumbfounded' by timing of Stokes's England exit
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Andrew Strauss said he was "dumbfounded" by the timing of Ben Stokes's exit from international cricket as he paid …
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French swim star Marchand suffers injury scare before Europeans
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Swimming star Leon Marchand has pulled up with an injury scare before Monday's 200m breaststroke finals at the French …
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Monza turn to Juric for return to Serie A
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Monza announced Monday the appointment of Ivan Juric as coach ahead of their return to the Italian top flight.
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Springbok milestones loom for Willemse and Kolbe against England
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Full-back Damian Willemse and wing Cheslin Kolbe will make their 50th appearances for world champions South Africa in a …
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Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
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Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over …
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Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
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Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face …
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Pogacar rides with Del Toro and Yates in quest for fifth Tour de France
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Defending champion Tadej Pogacar will be joined by Isaac del Toro and Adam Yates in his quest for a record-equalling …
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PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande
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Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, a source close …
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Australia to host Brazil double-header after World Cup
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Australia said Monday its football team will play two games against powerhouse Brazil for their first home fixtures …
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South Korea demands change after dismal World Cup exit
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South Korea's dismal World Cup first-round exit has sparked fury at home and calls for a complete overhaul at the top …
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Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says Nagelsmann
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Sunday only winning the World Cup can silence the sceptics of his side as they …
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Scheffler to face Hovland in Monday playoff for PGA Travelers title
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Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Norway's Viktor Hovland will meet Monday morning in a playoff to decide the PGA Tour …
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Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship
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South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran marched to her first major title on Sunday, firing five birdies in a two-under par 70 final …
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'Burnt out' Stokes leaves England facing tricky questions
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What happens next? That is the awkward question facing English cricket after Ben Stokes announced his retirement from …
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South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran wins Women's PGA Championship
Jun 28 2026
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran marched to her first major title on Sunday, firing five birdies in a two-under par 70 final …
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Canada's Marsch praises history-making World Cup 'heroes'
Jun 28 2026
Coach Jesse Marsch hailed his "Canadian heroes" for making history by reaching the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, …
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Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
Jun 28 2026
Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the …
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Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash
Jun 28 2026
A bullish Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous …
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Co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to reach World Cup last 16 as knockouts begin
Jun 28 2026
Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic injury-time winner as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday to …
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Moriyasu praises 'united' Japan on eve of Brazil World Cup clash
Jun 28 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his side's collective spirit can fire them into the World Cup last 16 when they face …
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Perry stars as Australia knock India out of World Cup
Jun 28 2026
Ellyse Perry starred as Australia knocked India out of the Women's T20 World Cup with a six-wicket group stage-win at …
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Stokes 'content' after extraordinary England exit
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes insisted he felt "content" after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket …
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test
Jun 28 2026
Kemar Roach reached the landmark of 300 Test wickets in leading the West Indies to an innings and 217-run demolition of …
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Asia's World Cup falls apart with just two teams remaining
Jun 28 2026
The gap between Asia's best teams and the rest has been laid bare by the region's disappointing World Cup as just two …
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Stokes announces shock England exit as New Zealand eye series win
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in …
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Bromell upsets Lyles, Duplantis shines at Paris Diamond League
Jun 28 2026
Trayvon Bromell upset fancied US teammate Noah Lyles to win the 100m at the Diamond League in Paris on Sunday as Armand …
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CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes
Jun 28 2026
Africa football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday that hard work and investment in youth, coaching and infrastructure …
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Man Utd reveal Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat
Jun 28 2026
Manchester United have confirmed Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage in a World Cup defeat …
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Japan's Ogura wins maiden MotoGP as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen
Jun 28 2026
Japanese rider Ai Ogura claimed his maiden MotoGP win as Aprilia achieved another 1-2-3 finish but Marco Bezzecchi …
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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit
Jun 28 2026
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday, a day after his side's group-stage exit from the World Cup and …
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Stokes out for 30 in final Test innings after shock England retirement
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes fell for 30 in his last international innings after announcing his shock retirement from …
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Wolff praises 'cold-blooded' Russell, enjoys Antonelli enthusiasm at Austrian GP
Jun 28 2026
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff praised George Russell and the Mercedes engineers on Sunday after seeing the British …
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Hamilton laments lack of power and poor tyre performance
Jun 28 2026
Lewis Hamilton lamented his Ferrari's lack of power and poor tyre performance on Sunday after finishing a fighting …
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Stokes announces shock England exit as Mitchell bats New Zealand into commanding lead
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in …
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Goals galore at record-breaking World Cup
Jun 28 2026
The group stages of the first 48-team World Cup ended in a flurry of goals -- a fitting conclusion to an eye-catching …
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Russell overcomes 'tricky run of form' to revive title bid
Jun 28 2026
A relieved George Russell admitted he had endured a "tricky run of form" this year after recovering his momentum to win …
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They support Argentina at the World Cup, but are not Argentine
Jun 28 2026
They wear shirts with Lionel Messi's name on the back and support Argentina at the World Cup -- and none of them are …
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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket
Jun 28 2026
England captain Ben Stokes announced his shock retirement from international cricket on Sunday in the middle of a Test …
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Raducanu hopes to feature at Wimbledon despite injury woe
Jun 28 2026
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu "plans to play" at Wimbledon on Monday despite battling with injury problems …
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Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix
Jun 28 2026
George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory …
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Serena blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return
Jun 28 2026
Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, …
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Ogier wins Acropolis Rally to close in on Evans
Jun 28 2026
French veteran Sebastien Ogier relied on his experience to navigate the punishing Greek terrain and win the Acropolis …
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Ntamack aims to bring Toulouse Top 14 win 'energy' to Nations Championship campaign
Jun 28 2026
Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack wants his club team-mates to carry their "energy" from lifting a fourth-straight Top 14 …
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South Africa maintain World Cup semi-final hopes with nervy win over Bangladesh
Jun 28 2026
South Africa kept the pressure on India in the race for a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final berth with a nervous …
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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit
Jun 28 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at …
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Bergs wins Eastbourne final to clinch first ATP title
Jun 28 2026
Belgium's Zizou Bergs won his first ATP title with a surprise 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory against French sixth seed Ugo …
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Ravindra and Mitchell strengthen New Zealand's grip on England decider
Jun 28 2026
Rachin Ravindra fell agonisingly short of a century but together with Daryl Mitchell still batted New Zealand into a …
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
Jun 28 2026
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup …
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DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps
Jun 28 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the …
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Algeria and Austria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
Jun 28 2026
Algeria and Austria played out a captivating 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for …
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Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows
Jun 28 2026
Cape Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi's Argentina, but they are …
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Austria and Algeria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
Jun 28 2026
Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for …
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