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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
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Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top …
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World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
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Lionel Messi savoured a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday …
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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
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Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over …
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Messi salutes 'beautiful moment' after tying World Cup goals record
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Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his …
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Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
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Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals …
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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
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Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as …
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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double
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Norway coach Stale Solbakken said star striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as he scored …
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Argentina's Messi plays in record sixth World Cup
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Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening …
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Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid
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Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup …
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares
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Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against …
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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
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Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major …
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Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow
Jun 16 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps toasted "extraordinary" Kylian Mbappe after the France captain scored twice in the team's …
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Europe eyes major treble at US Open as Scheffler seeks Slam
Jun 16 2026
While top-ranked Scottie Scheffler chases a career Grand Slam at this week's US Open, European golfers can achieve an …
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Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that …
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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
Jun 16 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in …
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Teenager Bouaddi gives Morocco reason to dream at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Less than three months ago, Ayyoub Bouaddi was captaining France's Under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier. …
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against …
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Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury
Jun 16 2026
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week's US Open after withdrawing from last week's …
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Not even a career Slam will satisfy No.1 Scheffler's goals
Jun 16 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler can complete a career Grand Slam by winning this week's US Open but even a victory at …
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Moutet's foul-mouthed interview turns air blue at Queen's
Jun 16 2026
France's Corentin Moutet left British television viewers stunned with a foul-mouthed outburst after his victory over …
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Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava
Jun 16 2026
US sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds …
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Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of …
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Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history
Jun 16 2026
He has been repeatedly written off as too small and skinny, but Elijah Just has now emerged as a World Cup star after …
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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon …
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USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events
Jun 16 2026
US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer Travis T. Tygart criticized World Anti-Doping Agency officials on Tuesday …
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Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino
Jun 16 2026
Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the "grief" of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, …
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O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races
Jun 16 2026
The formidable duo of trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore completed a sweep of the Group One races at Royal …
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Tortorella won't return as Vegas coach after NHL Final run
Jun 16 2026
John Tortorella will not return as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding the club's run to the Stanley …
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McIlroy sees calmer fans and no lost US Open course
Jun 16 2026
Rory McIlroy is getting better treatment from Long Island golf fans at the US Open than he did at last year's Ryder Cup …
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NBA Bulls confirm Splitter as new coach
Jun 16 2026
Tiago Splitter was named the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after guiding Portland to the NBA playoffs …
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Ruben Amorim takes charge of ailing AC Milan
Jun 16 2026
Ruben Amorim will lead AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League after taking charge of the ailing seven-time …
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McIlroy says PGA Tour's response to LIV will hurt some events
Jun 16 2026
Upcoming PGA Tour changes sparked by the threat of now-struggling LIV Golf will hurt some events by making them …
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Brazil can't expect easy win over Haiti, says Douglas Santos
Jun 16 2026
Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a …
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Scott to make 100th consecutive major start at US Open
Jun 16 2026
Australian Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive major start on Thursday at the US Open, joining record-holder Jack …
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New Zealand pick Nicholls to replace Williamson in second Test
Jun 16 2026
New Zealand have picked Henry Nicholls to replace retired star Kane Williamson in the second Test against England on …
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Chalobah replaces injured England defender Livramento at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury and replaced by …
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Root taking England captaincy on 'game by game' basis in Stokes' absence
Jun 16 2026
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" after replacing the exiled Ben Stokes for …
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No.1 Scheffler joins Spaun, Howell to start US Open quest
Jun 16 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler will play alongside defending champion JJ Spaun and reigning US Amateur champion …
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Jun 16 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years …
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Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
Jun 16 2026
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to …
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Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form
Jun 16 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de …
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'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
Jun 16 2026
Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while …
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Ex-Eintracht coach Toppmoeller appointed Lens boss
Jun 16 2026
Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Topmoeller has been appointed Lens coach after Pierre Sage left for Crystal Palace, …
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Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi after one World Cup game
Jun 16 2026
Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with …
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Chess legend Carlsen backs Norway to go far at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Chess legend and avid football fan Magnus Carlsen predicted on Tuesday that Norway would "hammer" Iraq in their World …
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Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup' - coach
Jun 16 2026
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed …
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'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw
Jun 16 2026
When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief …
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on …
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India's Sooryavanshi, 15, loses cool in on-field spat
Jun 16 2026
Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an …
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'Anger, disbelief and worry': Stokes saga overshadows England's revival
Jun 16 2026
Ben Stokes' absence will cast a long shadow over England's bid to clinch a series victory against New Zealand when they …
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'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
Jun 16 2026
Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting …
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Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Jun 16 2026
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup …
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Uruguay's Bielsa says 'I'm not a model' after World Cup exchange
Jun 16 2026
Marcelo Bielsa was involved in an awkward exchange with a reporter at the World Cup on Monday which concluded with the …
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Iraq coach urges outsiders to 'shock the world'
Jun 16 2026
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said there is no room for fear as his unfancied side prepare to face Erling Haaland and Norway …
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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 16 2026
Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in …
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Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
Jun 16 2026
Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held …
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Jun 16 2026
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to …
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Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach
Jun 15 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country …
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Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown
Jun 15 2026
Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist …
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Winds batter Shinnecock as US Open practice begins
Jun 15 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, seeking a career Grand Slam with a victory in this week's 126th US Open, tested himself in …
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'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup
Jun 15 2026
The whole world is waiting to see Lionel Messi, said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, when the defending champions begin …
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Spaun hopes grit and grinding brings US Open title repeat
Jun 15 2026
Defending champion JJ Spaun plans to use the same formula to win the US Open this week at Shinnecock as he did to …
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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
Jun 15 2026
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed …
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
Jun 15 2026
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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Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence
Jun 15 2026
France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the …
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Forget losing course: Fitzpatrick wants Shinnecock tough
Jun 15 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick missed the cut at Shinnecock in the 2018 US Open, but the world number four wants to see the course …
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No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde
Jun 15 2026
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break …
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Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Jun 15 2026
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed …
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Vilified Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief with NBA title
Jun 15 2026
The NBA title secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday could help salvage the legacy of franchise owner James Dolan, …
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Clark seeks US Open redemption after smashing Oakmont locker
Jun 15 2026
Wyndham Clark, who smashed his locker in frustration after missing the cut at last year's US Open, arrived at Shinnecock …
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Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain
Jun 15 2026
Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw …
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England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
Jun 15 2026
Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of …
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World Cup venues scrub branding, get new names for tournament
Jun 15 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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Senegal aim to overcome 'regrettable' absence of fans denied World Cup visas
Jun 15 2026
The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation has told AFP he is confident his country can have a big …
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Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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'
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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
Jun 15 2026
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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