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2026 U.S. Open starts at Shinnecock Hills, RBC Canadian Open opens at TPC Toronto
The 2026 U.S. Open and RBC Canadian Open both begin June 18 featuring top golfers and strong favorites.
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France backs Kylian Mbappe as captain ahead of World Cup opener against Senegal
France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed strong support for captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener versus Senegal.
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Eric Trump denies sending rigged fight messages amid UFC Freedom 250 controversy
Eric Trump denied sending alleged messages about rigging UFC fights at White House event, calling screenshots AI fakes.
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Scottie Scheffler vies to complete career Grand Slam at 2026 U.S. Open
Scottie Scheffler aims to win his first U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills from June 18-21 to complete the career Grand Slam.
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Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand in World Cup amid protests and political tension
Iran’s football team pledged unity despite protests and drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
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UFC Freedom 250 crowns Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane as champions at White House event
UFC held Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House South Lawn, where Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane won championship titles.
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Iran draws 2-2 with New Zealand amid protests at 2026 World Cup opener in Los Angeles
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw June 15 in Los Angeles as Iranian American protesters rallied outside the stadium.
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Japanese Fans Clean Stadium After World Cup Match Amid Debate Over Men’s Housework
After Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, fans stayed to clean the stadium, while domestic debate rages over low male housework time.
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Ben Shelton wins Stuttgart Open for first grass-court title
Ben Shelton defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to win the Stuttgart Open on June 14, 2026.
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White House hosts first-ever UFC event to mark US 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday
On June 14, 2026, the White House South Lawn held its first professional UFC event with seven MMA fights and 14 fighters.
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Somali referee Omar Artan denied US entry but to receive full FIFA World Cup pay
Somali referee Omar Artan was refused entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup after 11 hours of questioning but will get full tournament payment from FIFA.
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Australia defender Hayden Matthews withdraws from World Cup camp with injury
Australia defender Hayden Matthews left pre-World Cup camp on May 20 due to an ankle injury, likely ending his World Cup chances.
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Jesse Rodriguez wins WBA bantamweight title by sixth-round TKO over Antonio Vargas
Jesse Rodriguez defeated Antonio Vargas by sixth-round technical knockout to claim the WBA bantamweight title in Glendale, Arizona.
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole set to return Friday vs. Rays after Tommy John surgery
Gerrit Cole will make his first MLB start since 2024 on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after missing 2025 with surgery.
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Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery, to compete in 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on probation
Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for a March bar incident and will compete at Nathan's while on probation.
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NAACP Calls for Boycott of Southern College Athletics Over Voting Rights
The NAACP launched a boycott urging Black athletes and fans to avoid eight Southern public university sports programs over voting rights concerns.
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Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard urges Big Ten and SEC to fully break from NCAA
Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard called on Big Ten and SEC to leave NCAA completely across all sports, criticizing their refusal to follow College Sports Commission rules.
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Australia Beats Turkey 2-0 in 2026 World Cup Group D Opener
Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their Group D opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver on June 13.
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Ecuador and Ivory Coast meet in World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia
Ecuador faces Ivory Coast on June 14, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium to open World Cup Group E play.
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Former NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies at Age 36, 49ers Confirm
Aldon Smith, former NFL linebacker and 2011 first-round draft pick, died June 13 at age 36, the San Francisco 49ers announced.
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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea head coach starting July 1, 2026
Chelsea announced Xabi Alonso will become head coach on July 1, 2026, following a turbulent season with multiple managers.
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Atlanta Braves prepare for May 19 rematch vs Miami Marlins with Acuna Jr. returning
Atlanta Braves, led by returning Ronald Acuna Jr., seek bounce back after 12-0 loss to Miami Marlins in NL East series opener.
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German fan Freddy becomes breakout star during 2026 World Cup in US
German fan Freddy, traveling from Atlanta to Houston, gained fame sharing his US World Cup experiences online.
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Qatar and Switzerland draw 1-1 in Group B opener at 2026 World Cup
Qatar and Switzerland played to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group B match at the 2026 World Cup in California.