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Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, …
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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
AFP - 21m ago
A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting …
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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals
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New York's fabled Madison Square Garden went into virtual lockdown Monday as police threw a tight security cordon around …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
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Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun
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Raised in London by Nigerian parents, Folarin Balogun didn't quite know what to expect when he signed up to play for the …
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Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game
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Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday
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Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA
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Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident 'with rugby player'
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Ben Stokes' position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being …
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Federer to play in US Open exhibition event
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Roger Federer will play in a US Open one-night exhibition event that also includes long-time rivals Andre Agassi, John …
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Wildcard snub surprises Queen's champion Maria
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Queen's champion Tatjana Maria said on Monday she thought she would get a wildcard after having to come through two …
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England's Stokes, Atkinson under investigation for nightclub incident
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are …
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Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
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Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle …
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Give Brazil the respect we deserve, says World Cup star Guimaraes
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Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted Monday his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they get ready to kick off …
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Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39
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France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club …
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Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly
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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is "doing well" after being admitted to hospital due to collapsing during Denmark's …
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Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win
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Dane Anthon Charmig broke clear on the final climb of the long second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Monday …
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Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31
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Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.
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Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data
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Recreational boating activity in Monegasque waters surged during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, reaching nearly six …
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Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official
AFP - 7h ago
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was …
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Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach
AFP - 7h ago
Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as coach of Sassuolo last week, has signed a two-year contract …
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France's Konate to join Real Madrid until 2030
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France international Ibrahima Konate has agreed a four-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, a source …
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Diarra settles 65 mn euros transfer case with FIFA and Belgian FA
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Former France international Lassana Diarra has reached agreement with FIFA and the Belgian football association in his …
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'Rusty' Afghanistan need more Tests, says coach Pybus
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Coach Richard Pybus said Afghanistan's Test team were "rusty" in their heavy defeat to India on Monday and needed more …
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England coach McCullum 'hopeful' Archer available for second Test
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England could face a tricky decision over Jofra Archer's return, with coach Brendon McCullum "hopeful" that the fast …
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McKeown on fire at Australian trials as Short challenges 400m freestyle world record
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World record holder Kaylee McKeown clocked the fastest 50m women's backstroke of the year Monday as she warms up for the …
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Suthar stars on debut as India crush Afghanistan in biggest Test victory
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India's Manav Suthar returned a match haul of seven wickets on debut as India hammered Afghanistan by an innings and 300 …
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Three things we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix
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Formula One celebrated the arrival of a "generational talent and champion" as Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli removed …
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Bangladesh seek ODI upset against depleted Australia
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Bangladesh want to seize a rare opportunity against a depleted Australia, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday on …
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Denmark's Eriksen in 'good spirits' after collapsing during friendly
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Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits", said the Danish team football doctor, despite being hospitalised after …
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Outclassed Afghanistan 98-5 as India close in on innings win
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India left an outclassed Afghanistan reeling at 98-5 to close in on a thumping innings victory after debutant spinner …
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Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
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Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose …
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World Cup star 'really sorry' after missing daughter's birth
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South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has some making up to do after missing the birth of his first child because he is …
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Suthar takes six wickets on debut as India make Afghanistan follow on
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Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took six wickets as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on on day …
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Suthar takes six wickets as India bowl out Afghanistan for 152
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Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took six wickets as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on, the …
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Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station
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Six people were wounded Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, the city's mayor said, as the metropolitan area …
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Sky-high ticket costs can't cool the cauldron of Madison Square Garden
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Soaring ticket prices and extra security for US President Donald Trump do not alter the electric energy of fabled …
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Australia's Marsh and Head out of Bangladesh ODI series
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Captain Mitchell Marsh and star batsman Travis Head were ruled out of Australia's one-day international series in …
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Five injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station: fire dept
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Five people were wounded Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, according to the city fire department, as the …
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'I'm in a dream': Tearful Korda wins golf's US Women's Open
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Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open on Sunday, holing a clutch birdie putt at 17 and sealing a one-shot triumph at …
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World number one Korda wins US Women's Open golf championship
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Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a …
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Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after he suffered a cardiac …
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Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel
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Iran's national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm …
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Poston beats Gerard in playoff to win PGA Memorial title
Jun 07 2026
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial …
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Zverev says first Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom'
Jun 07 2026
Alexander Zverev said he hopes winning his first Grand Slam crown at the French Open will unblock the path to more major …
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Odegaard on target as Norway draw with Morocco
Jun 07 2026
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants …
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Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023
Jun 07 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis suffered a first pole vault defeat in almost three years when he failed to clear six metres at …
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Cobolli says cramps hampered him in French Open loss to Zverev
Jun 07 2026
Flavio Cobolli said he was hit by cramps late in his French Open final defeat by Alexander Zverev on Sunday, as he faded …
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Feyenoord sack van Persie after 'difficult season'
Jun 07 2026
Dutch giants Feyenoord said on Sunday they had sacked Robin van Persie as coach after a frustrating season that saw them …
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Ex-All Black Brown to join New Zealand from Springboks after World Cup
Jun 07 2026
New Zealand Rugby announced on Monday Tony Brown would leave his role with the Springboks to join the All Blacks as an …
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Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
Jun 07 2026
Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli continued his record-breaking drive to glory on Sunday when he became the youngest …
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'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
Jun 07 2026
Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs …
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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Jun 07 2026
Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio …
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'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev
Jun 07 2026
After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev finally …
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Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead
Jun 07 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has matched Victor Wembanyama in a battle of big men, a major reason why the New York Knicks are two …
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Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties
Jun 07 2026
George Russell claimed "the punishment doesn't fit the crime" on Sunday after being handed a late drive-through penalty …
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Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand
Jun 07 2026
Ollie Robinson insisted his return to England duty was "just the start" of his second act as an international cricketer …
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Vollering overhauls Van der Breggen to win women's Giro
Jun 07 2026
European champion Demi Vollering completed the full set of Grand Tours on Sunday as she claimed the women's Giro …
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Antonelli wins fifth straight in interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
Jun 07 2026
Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a commanding and nerveless victory for …
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Stokes says Lord's pitch 'not ideal' as England hammer New Zealand
Jun 07 2026
England captain Ben Stokes said the Lord's pitch was "not ideal" for Test cricket after his side thrashed New Zealand by …
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Child's play fuels Serena's return, but singles comeback far from certain
Jun 07 2026
Serena Williams said the chance to play in front of her children was the driving force behind her sensational return to …
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Local star Baudin claims opening stage of Tour Auvergne-Rhones Alpes
Jun 07 2026
French climber Alex Baudin won the opening stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone Alpes on Sunday after a solo breakaway …
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Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Poston grabs lead after third round finish at PGA Memorial
Jun 07 2026
JT Poston seized a four-stroke lead over fellow American Ryan Gerard after Sunday morning's completion of the third …
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Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP for weekend sweep
Jun 07 2026
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won on a Sunday for the first time this season as he held off young Spanish …
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
Jun 07 2026
Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire on the very first lap of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on …
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Debutant Suthar takes three wickets as India dominate Afghanistan Test
Jun 07 2026
Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took three wickets to dent Afghanistan's reply after India declared their innings on 564-8 …
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Atkinson strikes as England thrash New Zealand in first Test
Jun 07 2026
Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first …
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Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row rages
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Canada's Lai defeats home favourite to win Indonesia Open
Jun 07 2026
Canada's Victor Lai overcame a partisan crowd to defeat home favourite Jonatan Christie in straight games to win the …
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Atkinson strikes as dominant England defeat New Zealand in first Test
Jun 07 2026
Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first …
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New All Blacks boss Rennie lifts title in final Japan game
Jun 07 2026
Incoming New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said it was "going to be nice to have one job" after signing off from Japan …
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India declare on 564-8 after Afghanistan's Saleem takes six wickets
Jun 07 2026
India declared their first innings on an imposing 564-8 on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Sunday …
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Pant falls for 81 as India pile up 475-6 against Afghanistan
Jun 07 2026
Afghanistan pace bowler Mohammad Saleem hit back with two wickets before lunch on Sunday but India pushed on to 475-6 on …
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Vegas edge wild Stanley Cup Final thriller as records tumble
Jun 07 2026
Shea Theodore scored the winning goal 5:38 into the second overtime period on Saturday to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over …
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Sooryavanshi, 15, to travel with parents on India cricket tours
Jun 07 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can have his parents travel with him on India's overseas tours, the cricket board told AFP on …
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Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras
Jun 07 2026
Argentina eased to a 2-0 victory against a lacklustre Honduras in the reigning champions' penultimate World Cup warm-up …
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Top-ranked Korda shares US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young
Jun 07 2026
World number one Nelly Korda birdied the last three holes in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to share the US Women's …
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Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
Jun 07 2026
Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes scored the goals as Brazil wrapped up their pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory …
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Tiny homes see tiny boost for Los Angeles homeless as World Cup nears
Jun 07 2026
For the past few months, Michael Gilpin has slept in a small, prefabricated house he moved into when he got off the …
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In the Knicks, New Yorkers see their own resilience reflected
Jun 07 2026
As New York prepares to host the World Cup, the city is instead awash in Knicks blue and orange, reflecting a deep love …
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Kiss switches focus to Wallabies as Reds tenure ends in defeat
Jun 07 2026
Les Kiss said he had mixed emotions after his last game in charge of the Queensland Reds, with his focus now switching …
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'So many of us!' Mexicans attempt world's biggest human wave
Jun 07 2026
Just days before Mexico hosts the World Cup's opening match, thousands of people packed the capital's main thoroughfare …
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Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo wins 158th Belmont Stakes
Jun 07 2026
Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday to give trainer …
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Kane edges England to underwhelming New Zealand victory
Jun 06 2026
Harry Kane's 79th international goal edged England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand as the Three Lions' World Cup …
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Poston and Gerard share lead at storm-hit PGA Memorial
Jun 06 2026
Americans JT Poston and Ryan Gerard shared the lead when play was suspended Saturday due to course conditions after …
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Rampant Scotland hit Bolivia for four in pre-World Cup romp
Jun 06 2026
Scotland warmed up for their return to the World Cup in style with four first-half goals to thrash Bolivia 4-0 in New …
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Germany beat combative US in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup
Jun 06 2026
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane led Germany to a 2-1 win over the United States in Chicago on Saturday, but an impressive …
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Thomas sets 2026 world best to win Lone Star 200m title
Jun 06 2026
Reigning Olympic champion Gabby Thomas won the women's 200 meters in 21.70 seconds, this year's world-fastest time, to …
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Ex-All Black Plummer denies Bordeaux-Begles Top 14 play-off spot
Jun 06 2026
Clermont's former New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer kicked a late drop goal to deny Bordeaux-Begles a place in the …
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Knicks expect Spurs to come out punching as NBA Finals shift to New York
Jun 06 2026
The New York Knicks, who held off San Antonio in another instant NBA Finals classic to take a 2-0 lead in the …
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Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
Jun 06 2026
Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup …
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
Jun 06 2026
Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row …
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Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup
Jun 06 2026
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane powered Germany to a 2-1 win over World Cup co-hosts the United States in Chicago on …
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'Almost dying' - Simone Biles shares health scare on social media
Jun 06 2026
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles revealed a recent health scare via an Instagram post on Saturday, revealing no details …
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Mexico cracks down on pirated goods ahead of World Cup
Jun 06 2026
Dozens of packages stuffed with shiny football jerseys have piled up in a Mexico City warehouse, each with a sticker …
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Exeter deny Saracens English Prem play-off place as McCall bows out
Jun 06 2026
Exeter secured a place in English Prem rugby's semi-finals at the expense of Saracens after beating the London side …
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Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14 as champions
Jun 06 2026
Scrum-half Michael Ruru provided two assists to guide Vannes back to the Top 14 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Provence …
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Andreeva already eyeing second Grand Slam title after French Open triumph
Jun 06 2026
Mirra Andreeva said winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday at the French Open was "so much better" than she had …
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Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14
Jun 06 2026
Scrum-half Michael Ruru provided two assists to guide Vannes back to the Top 14 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Provence …
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LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup
Jun 06 2026
Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential strike during the World Cup, …
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French backup Samba arrives at World Cup by roundabout route
Jun 06 2026
Picked out for stardom at 18, goalkeeper Brice Samba is finally fulfilling his "dream" and going to the World Cup at 32 …
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