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USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
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Co-hosts the United States and Germany bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the …
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France squad look to do grieving Deschamps proud in final World Cup group game
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France star Aurelien Tchouameni said his team were aiming to make Didier Deschamps "as proud as possible" as they go …
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Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report
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Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition against Greek kickboxing star Mike …
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Lawyer says Vondrousova 'should appeal' against four-year ban
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The lawyer for Marketa Vondrousova told AFP on Thursday that he believes the former Wimbledon champion "should appeal" …
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Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but keeping options open
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Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to other …
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New Zealand's Latham and Conway pile on the runs before Stokes breakthrough
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New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England …
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Czech striker Schick ends international career
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Czech striker Patrik Schick said his international career was over on Thursday, hours after the Czech Republic bowed out …
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Tennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
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Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she …
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Dominant Osaka sails into Bad Homburg semis
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Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, …
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Hamilton reveals neck injury that hampered debut year with Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton on Thursday revealed that he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut season with …
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Rows, drones and 'sorry' Son as South Korea await World Cup fate
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There was a row with the media, a drone buzzing a crucial training session and then captain Son Heung-min dropped by a …
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Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton
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Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat …
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Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade ast Russell says beware Hamilton
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Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat …
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Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but is keeping options open
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Double Formula One champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to …
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Dominant Osaka cruises into Bad Homburg semis
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Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, …
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New Zealand make England toil as Stokes returns for series decider
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England captain Ben Stokes's endured a frustrating return to international duty as an unbroken opening stand between New …
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IOC votes to continue ski mountaineering for 2030 Games
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The International Olympic Committee, meeting in an extraordinary session, on Thursday approved adding ski …
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New Zealand frustrate England as Stokes returns for series decider
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England captain Ben Stokes endured a frustrating return to international cricket as New Zealand batted through the …
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Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions
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Tunisia's humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup after two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan delt a blow to Eagles …
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Stokes straight back into the action as New Zealand bat in 3rd Test
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Returning England captain Ben Stokes was straight back into the fray as New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and …
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Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday that left …
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'We shut up big mouths,' says South Africa's World Cup coach Broos
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the "big mouths" after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World …
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
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South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their …
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Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
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Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup's last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, …
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Clarke fears Scotland 'probably going home' after Brazil World Cup loss
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Scotland coach Steve Clarke accepted that his team may be heading home from the World Cup in a few days after completing …
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Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden
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Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday his side were focused solely on beating "a very strong" Sweden in their …
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Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as "one of the best players in the world" after the Real Madrid …
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Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi
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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup …
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Curacao belong on World Cup stage, says Advocaat
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Curacao boss Dick Advocaat said the World Cup debutants have proved they belong on football's biggest stage as they …
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Nagelsmann feels Germany 'punished' for topping World Cup group
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Wednesday he believes his side are at a disadvantage as World Cup group winners …
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Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32
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Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but …
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Bosnia beat Qatar to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time
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Bosnia-Herzegovina reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in …
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Brazil advance at World Cup as Swiss, Canada reach last 32
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Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland …
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Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32
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Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on …
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Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum
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Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but …
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Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outing
Jun 24 2026
Tunisia's emergency coach Herve Renard has called on his team to play with "pride and dignity" in their final World Cup …
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Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress
Jun 24 2026
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over …
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Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32
Jun 24 2026
Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as …
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Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease into Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals
Jun 24 2026
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's fine innings at the top of the order laid the foundation for England's 38-run win over the West …
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup
Jun 24 2026
Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating …
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Korda chases 3rd straight major at Women's PGA Championship
Jun 24 2026
Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major at the Women's PGA Championship, but the world number one says she won't …
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Scheffler says PGA Tour headed 'in right direction' with two-tier system
Jun 24 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's still digesting the radical overhaul planned for the PGA Tour but believes …
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Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey
Jun 24 2026
Christian Pulisic said Wednesday he has recovered from his calf injury and the United States are eager for a third …
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Britain's Draper continues promising start under Andy Murray
Jun 24 2026
Britain's Jack Draper continued his promising start under the guidance of three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray …
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Laporte wary of Uruguay will to avoid World Cup exit against Spain
Jun 24 2026
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's …
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Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
Jun 24 2026
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on …
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Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
Jun 24 2026
Martin Dubravka became Tottenham's fourth signing of a busy off-season on Wednesday in a move that is expected to open …
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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
Jun 24 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by …
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise for curfew breach
Jun 24 2026
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the …
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise after curfew breach
Jun 24 2026
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the …
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
Jun 24 2026
Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England
Jun 24 2026
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World …
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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
Jun 24 2026
Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the …
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West Indies brace for Sri Lanka challenge as Da Silva returns
Jun 24 2026
After a rain-ruined ODI series and a hard-fought T20 seriss, West Indies and Sri Lanka renew their Test rivalry in the …
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Stokes urged to use curfew controversy as fuel to beat New Zealand
Jun 24 2026
Brendon McCullum has challenged England captain Ben Stokes to use the controversy over his curfew breach as fuel to …
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Jun 24 2026
Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with …
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Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World Cup
Jun 24 2026
In a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese football fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan's Ayase Ueda looped a header …
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Moana Pasifika axed from Super Rugby after rescue talks fail
Jun 24 2026
Moana Pasifika will not play Super Rugby in 2027 after a last-minute bid to rescue the financially troubled franchise …
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Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion
Jun 24 2026
Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at World Cup revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final …
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Wizards choose teenage talent Dybantsa with No.1 pick in NBA Draft
Jun 24 2026
Towering teenager Anicet "A.J." Dybantsa Jr was chosen by the Washington Wizards with the number one pick in the NBA …
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Golden Boot battle steals the show at World Cup
Jun 24 2026
Usually a subplot, the race for the World Cup Golden Boot is one of the main talking points at the 2026 tournament as …
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Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana draw
Jun 24 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his team had lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday …
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Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game
Jun 24 2026
It might just be the greatest job in the world.
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Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter
Jun 24 2026
When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be …
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Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana draw
Jun 23 2026
Jude Bellingham said England suffered a recurrence of "second game fever" as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw …
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England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
Jun 23 2026
England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, …
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Grieving Deschamps to miss France's final World Cup group game
Jun 23 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps is to return home after his mother died and will miss his team's final World Cup Group I …
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Two-goal Ronaldo delights in silencing critics after 'attacks'
Jun 23 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup …
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Morocco squad 'supporting' Hakimi despite impending rape trial
Jun 23 2026
Morocco goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui said captain Achraf Hakimi has the support of his teammates despite facing a trial in …
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'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot
Jun 23 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after "a dark …
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Ronaldo delights in silencing 'attacks' after making World Cup history
Jun 23 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, England eye last 32
Jun 23 2026
Under-fire Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six …
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Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot
Jun 23 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics as the Portugal …
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Portugal's Ronaldo first man to score at six World Cups
Jun 23 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six different World Cup campaigns when he struck against Uzbekistan …
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Spain's Oyarzabal happy to play through pain at World Cup
Jun 23 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal said a minor knee injury will not put his World Cup at risk after kickstarting Spain's challenge by …
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American Michele Kang agrees deal to buy French club Lyon
Jun 23 2026
American businesswoman Michele Kang has reached an agreement to buy French club Lyon, which she has run for the past …
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England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes
Jun 23 2026
England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that …
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Ipswich hire Gary O'Neil as manager
Jun 23 2026
Ipswich hired Gary O'Neil as their new manager on Tuesday after Kieran McKenna stepped down following their promotion to …
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Lake wins Wales captaincy race ahead of Morgan
Jun 23 2026
Dewi Lake has been named Wales rugby union captain for their forthcoming internationals after beating Jac Morgan to the …
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Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie
Jun 23 2026
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations …
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Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle
Jun 23 2026
Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, …
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England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
Jun 23 2026
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as …
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Banned Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'
Jun 23 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she "never doped" after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
Jun 23 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France …
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Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
Jun 23 2026
When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than …
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Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster: reports
Jun 23 2026
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US …
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Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move after All Blacks call-up
Jun 23 2026
Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo said he hoped to get out of his contract to play for English club Newcastle to pursue a …
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'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations
Jun 23 2026
Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last …
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Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World Cup
Jun 23 2026
Fans at the 2026 World Cup in North America had been warned there was a possibility that games could be disrupted by bad …
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Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
Jun 23 2026
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to …
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Last one the best one? How Messi keeps doing it at World Cup
Jun 23 2026
He knew what Lionel Messi was going to do and had a plan to stop it -- and then the Argentina captain struck twice …
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Ronaldo 'a role model' says Portugal coach after slow World Cup start
Jun 23 2026
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "a good example for all of us" but refused to confirm if …
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Savea 'embraces challenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
Jun 23 2026
New captain Ardie Savea said he would "embrace the challenge" of leading the All Blacks in the Dave Rennie era, after …
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Savea 'embraces challlenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
Jun 23 2026
New captain Ardie Savea said he would "embrace the challenge" of leading the All Blacks in the Dave Rennie era, after …
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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
Jun 23 2026
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash
Jun 23 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as a severe …
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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
Jun 23 2026
Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by …
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France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
Jun 23 2026
The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time …
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England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice
Jun 22 2026
Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting …
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Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
Jun 22 2026
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for …
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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
Jun 22 2026
The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans …
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Missed penalty spurred 'very angry' Messi to World Cup history
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi said he was "very angry" with himself for missing a penalty -- and channelled it into scoring twice to make …
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