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Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
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Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on …
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Iran's World Cup players take to the training pitch
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Iran's footballers took to the training pitch in front of journalists Thursday at their base camp in Mexico, giving the …
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Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
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Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest …
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Police, protesters clash outside maiden World Cup match in Mexico
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Dozens of protesters clashed with police Thursday outside the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City as South Africa and Mexico …
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Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup
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Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the …
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Pulisic 'ready to battle' Paraguay in US World Cup opener
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United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they …
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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup
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World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to …
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Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
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Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World …
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Spiky disciplinarian Mourinho can restore order at Real Madrid
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Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with club president Florentino Perez gambling his traits of discipline and a fierce …
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Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
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After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
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Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making …
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Spurs will 'keep swinging' with Knicks on brink of NBA title
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Still hurting after the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, the San Antonio Spurs vow the New York Knicks will not win …
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Scuffles at Mexico's World Cup fan zone as thousands jostle for entry
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Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, …
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Visa rejection dashes World Cup hopes of Ivory Coast and Senegal fans
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Ivory Coast and Senegal home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, dashing their hopes of following …
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Willis has no regrets risking England career with Bordeaux return
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Tom Willis is adamant he has "no regrets" over rejoining Bordeaux-Begles, even though a return to France means his …
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Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener
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Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday, allaying fears over their fitness ahead of …
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Van Aert dominates sprint on Tour de France warm-up race
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Visma's Wout Van Aert won a fiercely contested bunch sprint on stage five of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Thursday …
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Bangladesh clinch first-ever ODI series win over Australia
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Towhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten 40 as Bangladesh won the second one-day international by five wickets on Thursday to …
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Somali referee banned by US to officiate UEFA Super Cup
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Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to …
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Unstoppable Antonelli admits rise to F1 summit seems 'crazy'
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Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli said his rise to the top of Formula One seems "crazy" on Thursday as the Mercedes …
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Renowned French solo yachtsman Charlie Dalin dies aged 42
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Renowned French yachtsman Charlie Dalin, who won the non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe race last year, has died aged …
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'Probably' my last F1 race in Barcelona, says Alonso
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Home favourite and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said Thursday this weekend's Catalunya Grand Prix might be …
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England cricket chief ponders booze ban after Stokes's nightclub incident
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England cricket chief Rob Key is considering imposing a total alcohol ban on the squad following a nightclub incident …
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Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup - UEFA
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Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to …
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New Zealand's Conway jets home between Tests to attend birth of child
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New Zealand expect Devon Conway to be available for next week's second Test against England at the Oval despite a …
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McKeown eyeing world record after sizzling at Australian trials
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World record holder Kaylee McKeown powered through a scorching 200m backstroke Thursday to complete the 50-100-200 sweep …
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Serena's comeback at Queen's over after Mboko injury withdrawal
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Serena Williams' bid to win the Queen's Club doubles title on her return to tennis came to a premature end on Thursday …
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O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent boss after double triumph
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Martin O'Neill has been named as Celtic's permanent manager at the age of 74 after leading the club to the Scottish …
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Bangladesh chase 192 in 41 overs after Australia collapse in rain-hit ODI
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Marnus Labuschagne and Xavier Bartlett put on a century stand to steer Australia to 187-8 in 42 overs after they slumped …
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World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
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The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, …
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Relegated Wolves sack Edwards after seven months in charge
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Wolves sacked manager Rob Edwards on Thursday after just seven months in charge following their relegation from the …
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Wimbledon prize money pot increased to £64.2 million
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Wimbledon's prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million ($85.7 …
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Iran's World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico
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Iran's national football team walked out of their hotel in Tijuana to cheers on Wednesday, with Mexican supporters …
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Tharp, 20, breaks 110m hurdles world record at NCAA championships
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Ja'Kobe Tharp clocked 12.75sec to smash the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the NCAA collegiate athletics …
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'Resilient' Knicks on brink of NBA title after record rally
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OG Anunoby's game-clinching tip-in to put New York on the brink of an NBA title will go down as one of the greatest …
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Knicks stage historic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from NBA title
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The New York Knicks staged the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday as they erased a 29-point deficit to …
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'It just hurts': Spurs search for answers after epic collapse against Knicks
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were searching for answers after a historic collapse against the New York …
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Several arrested outside NBA Finals in New York
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Police arrested several unruly fans near Madison Square Garden in New York Wednesday night, where basketball fans …
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Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war
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Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a …
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Giants under pressure in open Women's T20 World Cup
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The Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday when hosts England face Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with at least one leading …
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Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix
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Ten years after Max Verstappen announced his arrival by winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, his apparent heir Mercedes' …
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South Africa brace for Azteca test against Mexico
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to block out an expected wall of sound on Thursday when they …
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Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals
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Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA …
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Milestone-man McKenzie ready to 'rip' into Crusaders in Super semi
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All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says the Waikato Chiefs are pumped up and ready to "rip" into the Canterbury Crusaders …
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Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off
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South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against …
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FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday …
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Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery
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Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA …
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Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major
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Cape Town has been added to the prestigious World Marathon Majors, the elite series said on Wednesday, making it the …
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Portugal beat Nigeria in World Cup tune-up despite Ronaldo woes
Jun 10 2026
Portugal beat Nigeria 2–1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao making …
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Gordon stars in England World Cup warm-up win after storm delay
Jun 10 2026
England were undeterred by a thunderstorm that delayed their final World Cup warm-up friendly as they beat Costa Rica …
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World Cup blends soccer with global music stars
Jun 10 2026
The World Cup isn't only about soccer: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural …
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Raphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid
Jun 10 2026
Brazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after …
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Lutkenhaus confirms emergence at Oslo Diamond League, Tebogo beats Gout Gout
Jun 10 2026
American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus edged to a second Diamond League 800m win in Oslo on Wednesday, while Letsile …
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World Cup in US 'impossible without Trump': Infantino
Jun 10 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday it would have been "impossible" to organise the World Cup in the United …
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Sesame Street and 'USA' chants: coach Pochettino rallies World Cup fans
Jun 10 2026
Two days before the United States' first World Cup game, coach Mauricio Pochettino only took questions from one intrepid …
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England World Cup warm-up friendly delayed by storm
Jun 10 2026
England's final World Cup warm-up friendly against Costa Rica was delayed on Wednesday after a heavy thunderstorm hit …
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FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee 'unfortunate'
Jun 10 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, …
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Toronto's Bosnians relish improbable World Cup showdown
Jun 10 2026
The moment Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Italy and sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup, emotions at a Toronto …
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Senesi signs up for Spurs rebuild under De Zerbi
Jun 10 2026
Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham Hotspur as Roberto De Zerbi looks to rebuild the Premier League strugglers' shaky …
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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
Jun 10 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field …
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Serena return could be cut short after injury to doubles partner
Jun 10 2026
Serena Williams's long-awaited return to competitive tennis was left in the balance Wednesday after doubles partner …
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McKenna steps down as Ipswich manager to 'dedicate time to family'
Jun 10 2026
Kieran McKenna is to step down as manager of Ipswich Town, just weeks after overseeing the club's return to the Premier …
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FIFA accredits French journalist detained in Algeria: RSF
Jun 10 2026
FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria …
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Trump says will attend World Cup
Jun 10 2026
US President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to attend the World Cup, as the global football tournament prepares …
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Yamal desperate to make mark on 'his World Cup', says Karanka
Jun 10 2026
Lamine Yamal is desperate to return from injury to leave a mark on "his World Cup" said Spain's technical director Aitor …
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Ancelotti marks birthday as Spike Lee visits Brazil World Cup training
Jun 10 2026
Brazil players gave coach Carlo Ancelotti a guard of honour for his birthday at a pre-World Cup training session …
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Haiti hoping to do their country proud and upset odds at World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Haiti's achievement in qualifying for the World Cup amid ongoing turmoil in the Caribbean nation is one of the most …
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'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US
Jun 10 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero's welcome in …
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Breakaway king Simmons escapes with win at Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Jun 10 2026
American champion Quinn Simmons of Lidl-Trek won stage four of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Wednesday when a …
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Olympic chief confident for LA Games despite World Cup 'challenges'
Jun 10 2026
Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday she was confident for the successful hosting of the 2028 Summer Games in …
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England captain Stokes dropped from second Test after nightclub incident
Jun 10 2026
England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week's second Test …
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Juve, Torino fans given 10-match away ban after derby trouble: media
Jun 10 2026
Juve and Torino fans were on Wednesday slapped with a 10-match ban from travelling to away fixtures as punishment for …
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Vaughan backs Stokes to stay on as England captain
Jun 10 2026
Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to retain the England captaincy despite being investigated for breaking the team's …
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O'Callaghan and Short clock history-making times at Australian trials
Jun 10 2026
Mollie O'Callaghan clocked the fourth fastest women's 200m freestyle in history Wednesday to narrowly miss the world …
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Gascoigne urges England to replicate 1990 spirit at World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same "unbelievable" team spirit as the squad at the …
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Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban
Jun 10 2026
Japan coach Eddie Jones joked Wednesday that he was "looking for a laundry basket" to escape a four-match ban imposed by …
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
Jun 10 2026
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in …
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Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final
Jun 10 2026
Jordan Staal scored two goals, including the game winner, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 …
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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win …
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Jun 10 2026
A protest blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium for hours on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 …
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Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
Jun 10 2026
Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded …
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
Jun 10 2026
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali …
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
Jun 10 2026
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and …
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Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their …
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Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup …
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Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos
Jun 10 2026
Forty years after playing for Belgium against hosts Mexico in the 1986 World Cup opener, Hugo Broos makes an emotional …
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Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys
Jun 10 2026
Former Australia captain Liam Wright has signed for Welsh club Ospreys, with the flanker saying on Wednesday it was a …
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in …
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PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push
Jun 10 2026
Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top …
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Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
Jun 10 2026
A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the …
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
Jun 10 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth …
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US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
Jun 09 2026
World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their …
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Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
Jun 09 2026
Benfica on Tuesday parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid, and announced an …
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Iran to travel to US day before its first World Cup match
Jun 09 2026
Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday that the country's World Cup team will fly to Los Angeles the day before …
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Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
Jun 09 2026
World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England …
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Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to …
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'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
Jun 09 2026
US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely …
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Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
Jun 09 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the …
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Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals
Jun 09 2026
With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday's …
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Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected
Jun 09 2026
Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for …
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria …
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Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
Jun 09 2026
Handling physicality from the New York Knicks and hostility from New York supporters has helped boost the San Antonio …
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