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Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support
AFP - 21m ago
Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most …
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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey
AFP - 6m ago
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the …
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP
AFP - 43m ago
Jalen Brunson's 45-point masterpiece propelled the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, but his biggest …
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Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off
AFP - 1h ago
Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's …
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McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win
AFP - 1h ago
Scotland match-winner John McGinn is optimistic his team can go on to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the very …
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'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat
AFP - 1h ago
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's first chance at an NBA championship came sooner than most expected, and the …
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Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years
AFP - 2h ago
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
AFP - 48m ago
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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New York's victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold
AFP - 13m ago
The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's elation after the hometown …
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Two men charged over England World Cup 'heist'
AFP - 2h ago
Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World …
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti
AFP - 3h ago
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the …
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McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return
AFP - 4h ago
A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a …
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Curacao can shock Germany on World Cup debut, says Advocaat
AFP - 4h ago
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes the tiny Caribbean island can "steal some points" from four-time winners Germany on …
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Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start
AFP - 3h ago
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match" after the five-time …
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England reunited with World Cup kit after 'heist'
AFP - 1h ago
England goalkeeper Dean Henderson said he had his boots back after training equipment was stolen ahead of the squad's …
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England's Burn savours 'surreal' World Cup moment
AFP - 4h ago
England defender Dan Burn says it is "surreal" to be at the World Cup after a journeyman career that has taken him all …
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland enter the fray
AFP - 2h ago
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in New Jersey in their …
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Depay fit to start as Dutch launch World Cup title charge
AFP - 35m ago
Memphis Depay is fit to start the Netherlands' tasty World Cup opener against Japan in Dallas on Sunday, coach Ronald …
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New York's Knicks fever leaves World Cup in the cold
AFP - 6h ago
The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's fervor over the hometown …
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
AFP - 6h ago
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World …
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Hurricanes say Chiefs favourites for Super Rugby final
Jun 13 2026
Coach Clark Laidlaw says his Wellington Hurricanes will be underdogs in the Super Rugby final against the Waikato Chiefs …
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Ancelotti and Brazil face tough opening test at World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one …
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Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late goal
Jun 13 2026
Qatar earned the first World Cup point in their history when they stunned Switzerland with a late equaliser to grab a …
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Japan coach sorry for 'hurt' after ending Endo's World Cup dream
Jun 13 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu on Saturday described Wataru Endo as "hurt" and apologised after torpedoing the captain's …
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Racing penetrate Pau fortress to reach Top 14 semis
Jun 13 2026
Racing 92 upset Pau 33-31 on Saturday to qualify for the Top 14 semi-finals and a clash against champions Toulouse in …
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Intensity key to US dream World Cup start, says captain Ream
Jun 13 2026
United States captain Tim Ream told AFP an "intense" training camp was vital to his team's dream World Cup start, as a …
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Dominant Australia beat South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Australia cruised to a 65-run win against South Africa in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match on Saturday.
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'I'm back!': Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final
Jun 13 2026
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said that she is back to her best after the British star won twice in the space of …
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NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge
Jun 13 2026
Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of …
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Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp
Jun 13 2026
Harry Kane said England had enjoyed "great preparation" ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in …
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Raducanu to face Vekic in Queen's Club final
Jun 13 2026
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final after the British star …
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Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate
Jun 13 2026
David Raya believes Spain "are in good hands" no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon …
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Gill, bowlers power India to win over Afghanistan in rain-hit ODI
Jun 13 2026
Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and inspired bowling led India to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a …
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Going back to basics helped Russell feel like himself again
Jun 13 2026
George Russell returned to an approach that suits him well as he claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand …
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US authorities hunt stolen England World Cup gear
Jun 13 2026
Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas said officials at "local, state and federal levels" were investigating after World Cup …
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Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead
Jun 13 2026
Mexican Isaac del Toro won Saturday's seventh stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes to close in on overall leader Luke …
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Russell back in 'the groove' as he takes pole for Barcelona Grand Prix
Jun 13 2026
George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a thrilling end to the …
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Toyota makes early pace as BMW and Cadillac challenge at Le Mans
Jun 13 2026
What promised to be a hyper-competitive hypercar class in the 24 hours of Le Mans started with a flurry of overtaking …
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Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles
Jun 13 2026
US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina …
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Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI
Jun 13 2026
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an attacking century but India bowled out the opposition for 194 in a …
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US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final
Jun 13 2026
US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass …
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Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player …
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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one …
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Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice
Jun 13 2026
George Russell built confidence ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the final …
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Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory
Jun 13 2026
A dominant Lani Pallister swept to victory in the 1500m freestyle at the Australian trials on Saturday to cap a marquee …
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Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief
Jun 13 2026
International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the …
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New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson
Jun 13 2026
Batsman Will Young was drafted into the New Zealand Test squad on Saturday in place of Kane Williamson, who called time …
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Hurricanes thrash Blues to charge into Super Rugby final
Jun 13 2026
The Wellington Hurricanes powered clear in the second half to crush the Auckland Blues 57-21 on Saturday, setting up a …
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USA launch World Cup with Paraguay rout, Canada snatch draw
Jun 13 2026
The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly …
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Net twice and chill: US star Balogun relaxed after brace
Jun 13 2026
He netted twice on his World Cup debut but US striker Folarin Balogun is not about to celebrate wildly, telling …
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US police probe theft of England training equipment
Jun 13 2026
England's World Cup preparations have been hit by the theft of equipment ahead of the squad's arrival at their Kansas …
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An Astronaut, movie stars and a knight: US brings glitz for WC opener
Jun 13 2026
The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday in a blizzard of celebrity and glamour, with Los Angeles pulling …
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World Cup underway in United States and the winner is Freddy
Jun 13 2026
The World Cup is officially underway in the United States and the biggest breakout star is...Freddy.
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US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
Jun 13 2026
The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio …
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NSW Waratahs centre O'Donnell suspended for doping violation
Jun 13 2026
Rising NSW Waratahs centre Henry O'Donnell is serving an 18-month suspension for violating anti-doping rules, the club …
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Mboko to miss Wimbledon, hopes to play doubles with Serena again
Jun 13 2026
Victoria Mboko says she will miss the rest of the grass court tennis season with a knee injury but hopes to resume her …
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USGA aims to keep control as US Open returns to Shinnecock
Jun 13 2026
After organizers "lost the course" and desperately watered greens between groups in the past two US Opens at Shinnecock, …
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Scheffler seeks career Slam with US Open win at Shinnecock
Jun 13 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler will try to become the seventh golfer to complete the career Grand Slam by winning …
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Crusaders coach Penney admits 'magnificent' Chiefs too good
Jun 13 2026
Departing coach Rob Penney expects his Canterbury Crusaders to bounce back next year after the 13-time Super Rugby …
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World Cup begins in USA with Hollywood-style opening ceremony
Jun 13 2026
The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday with a Hollywood-style opening ceremony before the tournament's …
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World Cup venues scrub branding, get new names for tournament
Jun 12 2026
Fans tuning in for the first 2026 World Cup game on US soil Friday night might be a bit confused: why had they never …
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USA start World Cup bid with first game on home soil since 1994
Jun 12 2026
The United States launch their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tournament on …
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Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup
Jun 12 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that the five-time World Cup winners have a team capable of competing with …
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Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first-ever World Cup point
Jun 12 2026
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, earning …
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Ohtani held out of Dodgers lineup with sore knee
Jun 12 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup against the White Sox in Chicago on Friday, a day …
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Wyatt-Hodge inspires England rout of Sri Lanka in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run …
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Partey refused entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after …
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'Really cool' - Anunoby's low-key response to tip-in frenzy
Jun 12 2026
OG Anunoby, who sent New York into a frenzy with a game-winning tip-in that put the Knicks on the brink of the NBA …
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Van Gils claims Auvergne Tour stage as Tuckwell moves into overall lead
Jun 12 2026
Belgian Maxim Van Gils won the mountainous sixth stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Friday as his Australian …
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What World Cup? New York gripped by Knicks frenzy
Jun 12 2026
It will be Knicks vs. the World Cup in New York on Saturday, and only one winner.
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Spain are World Cup 'favourites' despite knockout woes, says Grimaldo
Jun 12 2026
Alex Grimaldo believes Spain can emulate their Golden Generation by winning the World Cup two years after being crowned …
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Boulter stuns Rybakina to reach Queen's Club semi-finals
Jun 12 2026
Britain's Katie Boulter shocked world number two Elena Rybakina with the most impressive win of her career in the …
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After historic rally, Knicks aim to subdue Spurs early
Jun 12 2026
The New York Knicks authored the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history to put themselves on the cusp of a title but …
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Trump calls US World Cup team before first match
Jun 12 2026
President Donald Trump called the US World Cup squad ahead of their debut match against Paraguay, the team said Friday.
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'We're over it': Wemby says Spurs focused on game five after historic loss
Jun 12 2026
Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA Finals history and …
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
Jun 12 2026
The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tournament on …
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McTominay 'ready to go' for Scotland World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team's opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming …
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Ghana World Cup player Partey, facing rape trial in UK, denied Canada visa: FIFA
Jun 12 2026
Ghana player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to …
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McLaren's Norris pips Russell in second Barcelona F1 practice
Jun 12 2026
Lando Norris edged fellow Briton George Russell by 0.009 seconds to top second practice on Friday for the …
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Canada's World Cup moment arrives at home
Jun 12 2026
"The moment is now," Canada coach Jesse Marsch declared on the evening before the country's first ever World Cup match …
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Ireland-Israel football fixture to be played at neutral venue
Jun 12 2026
The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel on October 4 will be held behind closed doors at a neutral …
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World Cup struggles to ignite US excitement
Jun 12 2026
Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off …
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Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season
Jun 12 2026
Premier League referees will be able to book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off after a change of …
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World amateur No.1 golfer Koivun to turn pro after US Open
Jun 12 2026
American Jackson Koivun, the world's top-ranked amateur golfer, said Friday he will turn professional after competing in …
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Fans hope 'Orange Street' guides Dutch to World Cup victory
Jun 12 2026
Danny van Dijk thinks that this time turning his street in The Hague completely orange is going to work, as the …
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Whole England squad must feel 'loved' at World Cup: Bellingham
Jun 12 2026
Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved" as he admitted things were not right …
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Players welcome 'step forward' after Wimbledon prize money increase
Jun 12 2026
Wimbledon's 20 percent increase in prize money has been welcomed as a "significant step forward" by the sport's top …
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Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal set to fetch £500,000
Jun 12 2026
Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this …
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Former world champion Tsegay banned over doping violation
Jun 12 2026
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned two-time long distance world champion Gudaf Tsegay for four months after …
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New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket
Jun 12 2026
New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement …
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Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup
Jun 12 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling "very positive" before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese …
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Mercedes' Russell quickest in opening Barcelona F1 practice
Jun 12 2026
George Russell was quickest in opening practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix on Friday, followed …
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O'Callaghan and Short star at Australian swim trials
Jun 12 2026
Mollie O'Callaghan and Meg Harris locked down the women's 100m freestyle slots for the Commonwealth Games and Pan …
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Alpine's Gasly reinstated to Monaco Grand Prix podium
Jun 12 2026
French driver Pierre Gasly's third place finish in last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix has been reinstated after stewards …
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Belgian Van Aert retires injured on Tour de France warm-up race
Jun 12 2026
Belgian rider Wout Van Aert retired from the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Friday with a persistent elbow injury a day …
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Chiefs reach Super Rugby final in Crusaders humiliation
Jun 12 2026
The Waikato Chiefs booked their place in the Super Rugby final on Friday after humiliating defending champions …
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Australia coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener
Jun 12 2026
Australia coach Tony Popovic signed a contract extension Thursday ahead of their World Cup opener against Turkey that …
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Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup
Jun 12 2026
On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup …
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Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory
Jun 12 2026
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking …
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South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
Jun 12 2026
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally …
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Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
Jun 12 2026
Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca …
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Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight
Jun 12 2026
It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White …
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