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Italy to defend Billie Jean King Cup title against China in Shenzhen quarter-finals
Italy will face China in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals starting September 22 in Shenzhen.
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Lionel Messi returns from injury to score as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in warm-up
Lionel Messi scored a penalty after returning from injury to help Argentina defeat Iceland 3-0 in a June 9 friendly in Alabama.
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Spain and France Lead Hot Betting Market Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Kickoff
Spain and France are top favorites to win the expanded 2026 World Cup, with record global betting expected to exceed $50 billion.
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2026 FIFA World Cup faces heat and hurricane risks across US, Mexico, Canada venues
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting June 11 in the US, Mexico, and Canada, will face challenges from extreme heat and Atlantic hurricane season risks.
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Spanish King Felipe VI to Attend World Cup Match in Mexico as Ties Improve
Spanish King Felipe VI will visit Mexico in June 2026 to attend a World Cup match between Spain and Uruguay in Guadalajara.
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2026 World Cup opens in Mexico City with ceremony and Mexico vs South Africa match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began June 11 with an opening ceremony and Mexico’s match against South Africa at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29, fiancée pays tribute
Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, was found dead at 29 in Los Angeles home; fiancée shared an emotional tribute.
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Thomas Tuchel hails Harry Kane as England's key leader ahead of 2026 World Cup
Coach Thomas Tuchel praised Harry Kane as England's vital leader and top scorer as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
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Shohei Ohtani pitches 6 scoreless innings, leads Dodgers to 7-0 win over Diamondbacks
Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings and drove in two runs, guiding the Dodgers to a 7-0 victory over Arizona.
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Stephen Curry Signs 10-Year Endorsement Deal with Chinese Brand Li-Ning
Stephen Curry signed a 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning after ending his 13-year partnership with Under Armour.
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Mirra Andreeva beats Sorana Cirstea 6-0 6-3 to reach French Open semi-finals
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea on June 2 to advance to the 2026 French Open semi-finals.
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Murakami placed on injured list after setting multiple MLB rookie home run records
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami was placed on the 10-day injured list May 30 after straining his right hamstring, ending a record-setting home run streak.
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PSG Champions League win celebrations spark violent riots with hundreds arrested in France
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory triggered nationwide riots with nearly 900 arrests and dozens injured.
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Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC Fight Night Macau main event
Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by guillotine choke in the second round at UFC Fight Night in Macau on May 30, 2026.
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Joao Fonseca stuns Novak Djokovic in five-set thriller at 2026 French Open
19-year-old Joao Fonseca upset Novak Djokovic in the third round and Alexander Zverev reached the French Open final.
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NBA to Introduce AI System for Automated Objective Referee Calls Starting 2026-27 Season
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the league will deploy AI to automate objective referee calls like out-of-bounds and possession rulings.
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Top seeds suffer early exits as Shnaider reaches maiden French Open semifinal
Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner were upset early at the 2026 French Open while Diana Shnaider reached her first Grand Slam semifinal.
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2026 FIFA World Cup set for June 12-July 20 across US, Mexico, Canada with 48 teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place June 12–July 20 across three countries featuring 48 teams and new format changes.
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Thierry Henry urges young footballers in Singapore to prioritize teamwork over ego
Thierry Henry visited Singapore on May 25 to advise young footballers from Lion City Sailors and Tasek Academies to put team goals ahead of individual ego.
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Anastasia Potapova defeats defending champion Coco Gauff in French Open third round
Anastasia Potapova beat Coco Gauff 4-6, 7-6(1), 6-4 on May 30 to end Gauff's 2026 French Open title defence.
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Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe resigns after assault arrest involving daughter
Shinnosuke Abe resigned as Yomiuri Giants manager after his arrest for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter in Tokyo.
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Seattle Mariners place Cal Raleigh on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, marking his first IL stint in MLB on May 25, 2026.
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Diamond League 2026 season opens in Shanghai with top global athletes
The 2026 Diamond League athletics season started Saturday in Shanghai/Keqiao, China with stars like Armand Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon competing.
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NBA announces 2025-26 All-NBA Teams; LeBron James misses first time in 21 years
The NBA named the 2025-26 All-NBA Teams Thursday, with LeBron James missing selection for the first time in 21 years due to injury-related game minimum rules.