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Qatar's Assim Madibo banned five matches for tackle injuring Canada's Ismaël Koné
FIFA banned Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for five matches after a tackle broke Canada's Ismaël Koné's leg at the 2026 World Cup.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 to nearly secure World Cup knockout spot
Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle on June 24, 2026.
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2026 World Cup features record number of foreign-born players in squads
More than 23% of players in the 2026 FIFA World Cup represent countries where they were not born, a tournament record.
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Top tennis players limit media time at Wimbledon over prize money dispute
Leading men’s and women’s tennis players will restrict media appearances to 15 minutes daily in the first week of Wimbledon 2026, protesting prize money levels.
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Scotland to face Brazil in decisive World Cup Group C match in Miami
Scotland play Brazil today in Miami with knockout stage qualification at stake for the first time in their history.
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Ronaldo and Haaland shine in group stage
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to set a new World Cup goal record as Ronaldo and Haaland also scored multiple goals in the group stage.
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England's Djed Spence appears to snub Ghana's Thomas Partey before World Cup match
England full-back Djed Spence appeared to refuse a pre-match handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of their World Cup Group L game in Boston.
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Becky Hammon Acknowledges Jalen Brunson's Greatness but Won't Apologize for Earlier Criticism
Becky Hammon recognized Jalen Brunson's status as an NBA Finals MVP but refused to retract her past doubt about his championship viability.
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Final group stage matches at FIFA World Cup 2026 decide 32 knockout qualifiers
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage reached its final day of matches June 24 with key games deciding which 32 teams advance to knockouts.
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Budimir’s goal gives Croatia 1-0 win over Panama; Colombia advances with Munoz strike
Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in a World Cup Group L match as Ante Budimir scored the winner; Colombia qualified for last 32 after beating DR Congo 1-0.
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FIFA revokes Paraguayan commentator's World Cup credentials after rant over Almiron red card
FIFA stripped Paraguayan commentator Jorge Chipi Vera of World Cup credentials following his outburst over Miguel Almiron's red card.
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US permits Iran football team early entry ahead of World Cup match versus Egypt
The US Department of Homeland Security allowed Iran's World Cup team to enter the US two days before their June 26 match against Egypt in Seattle.
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Timberwolves trade Julius Randle to Nets in three-team NBA deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal finalized June 22.
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Gary O'Neil named Ipswich Town manager on three-year deal
Gary O'Neil, 43, was appointed Ipswich Town manager on a three-year contract, replacing Kieran McKenna.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded from Milwaukee Bucks to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat on June 22, 2026.
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England batter Jacob Bethell to have finger injury assessed ahead of New Zealand Test
England’s Jacob Bethell will return to the UK for a full medical assessment after injuring his finger in the IPL.
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Alberto Bettiol wins Giro d'Italia stage 13 with solo attack near Verbania
Alberto Bettiol won stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia with a solo attack on the final climb near Verbania, finishing 26 seconds ahead of second place.
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Thomas Tuchel recalls Ivan Toney in England World Cup squad after talks
England manager Thomas Tuchel included Ivan Toney in his 26-man World Cup squad following renewed discussions on the forward’s attitude and role.
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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero to miss season finale while recovering in Argentina
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero will miss the final Premier League game as he recovers from a knee injury in Argentina ahead of the World Cup.
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Manchester United acquires majority of land for new 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford
Manchester United secured most of the land needed to build a new 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford on June 22, 2026.
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Violent Clashes in Paris Involving OGC Nice Fans Ahead of French Cup Final
Around 100 OGC Nice supporters fought in Paris on May 21, leading to 65 arrests and six injuries ahead of French Cup final.
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Marketa Vondrousova banned four years for refusing out-of-competition doping test
Czech tennis star Marketa Vondrousova received a four-year ban for refusing an anti-doping test at her home in December 2025.
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Iran hold Belgium to 0-0 draw in World Cup Group G match at SoFi Stadium
Iran and Belgium played to a goalless draw in their June 21 World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles.
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Japan wins 4-0 over Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup match, advances in Group F
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match on June 20 in Monterrey, moving closer to the knockout stage.