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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: team
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Stadium changes just part of Houston's World Cup transformation
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Russia demands closure of high representative post in Bosnia
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Kevin Warsh returns to Federal Reserve with 'regime change' agenda
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Former Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze banned over urine-swap scheme
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Fabled Argentine city Ushuaia tries to shrug off virus suspicions
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Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion
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Murray to coach British star Draper in run-up to Wimbledon
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Dick Advocaat returns as Curacao coach for World Cup
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Real Madrid president Perez calls club elections, will stand again
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Prosecutors granted access to Woods's prescription records in DUI crash case
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US Senate confirms Trump-nominee Warsh to Federal Reserve board
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Former Ecuadoran top diplomat enters race for UN chief
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Wine consumption slides in 2025
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Trump due in China for superpower summit with Xi
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Narvaez wins Giro stage four as Ciccone takes leader's pink jersey
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Russia tests long-range missile after US nuclear treaty expires
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters, Zverev out
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UK PM Starmer resists calls to quit as Labour divided
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Arsenal's White out for rest of the season with knee injury
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Sam Altman to testify at California tech titan trial
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McIlroy has 'clear road ahead' to win more majors
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Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash
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Georgia enthrones new leader of powerful Orthodox Church
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French court convicts VW for 'consumer harm' in 'Dieselgate' scandal
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US consumer inflation hits three-year high fuelled by Iran war
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Cannes honours Jackson, Middle Earth wizard who 'transformed' cinema
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Vladimir Weiss returns as Slovakia coach
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Iran says US must accept peace plan or face 'failure'
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A generation of Italian children are yet to see their national team take part in a World Cup as the beleaguered Azzurri delivered another qualification disaster which was met with horror by fans and media.
Australian journeyman emerges as India's unlikely football saviour
A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four minutes to score on his debut for the country and made a small piece of history.
Spanish police open probe into anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
Police in Spain said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona.
Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup
Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted just how far one of the great footballing nations has fallen.
Fiji part with coach Byrne 18 months before Rugby World Cup
Fiji are looking for a new coach just 18 months before the Rugby World Cup after parting ways "by mutual agreement" with Mick Byrne on Wednesday.
Iraq plot 'shock' as famous win seals World Cup return after 40 years
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his team to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday.
Doncic returns with 42 as Lakers down Cavs
Luka Doncic returned from suspension to score 42 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113 to extend their impressive form with a fourth straight victory on Tuesday.
Historic England win shows confident Japan can go far at World Cup
Coach Hajime Moriyasu cautioned it was only a friendly, but Japan's slice of history with a statement 1-0 win over England at Wembley shows they could go deep at the World Cup.
Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim final World Cup place
Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years.
Son under scrutiny ahead of World Cup after South Korea friendly woes
Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup.
DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
Konstas, Maxwell axed as Cricket Australia unveil contract list
Young opening batsman Sam Konstas and veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell were axed Wednesday as Cricket Australia announced a list of 21 nationally contracted players for the 2026-27 season.
Brazil down Croatia 3-1 in World Cup warm-up
Brazil bounced back from last week's friendly defeat to France to score a 3-1 victory over Croatia in their World Cup warm-up game in Orlando on Tuesday.
Spanish FA condemns anti-Muslim chants that marred Egypt friendly
Spain's football federation and coach Luis de la Fuente condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly.
Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off
Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 on Tuesday in the South Americans' final game on home soil before launching the defense of their World Cup crown.
Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine
Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 friendly win Tuesday over the World Cup co-hosts, who again failed to impress ahead of this summer's tournament.
Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter
Thomas Tuchel says he now has more "clarity" after England's final home match before the World Cup, but there appear to be more questions than answers after a limp 1-0 defeat against Japan.
Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Tuesday he was "stepping away" to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest last week in Florida for driving under the influence.
DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.
Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON controversy
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insisted Tuesday that his side was fully focused on the upcoming World Cup after a 2-1 friendly win over Paraguay, despite the ongoing controversy of January's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Italy again miss out on World Cup as Bosnia, Turkey, Czechs and Sweden qualify
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup as a play-off defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina on Tuesday meant the Azzurri will not go to this year's tournament in North America, while Turkey, the Czech Republic and Sweden all secured their places at the finals.
Beating England will boost Japan's World Cup challenge: Moriyasu
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu said his team's historic 1-0 win against England on Tuesday would give them the confidence to make a major impact at the World Cup.
Spain held by Egypt in World Cup warm-up marred by 'intolerable' chants
Spain were held 0-0 by Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly as their momentum heading into the tournament stalled.
Woods pleads not guilty in driving while impaired car crash
Golf superstar Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence in the case of his Florida car crash after having told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels.
Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless qualification play-off final, the Azzurri blowing their chance to reach this summer's tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat.
Spain held by Egypt in World Cup warm-up
Spain were held 0-0 by Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly to dampen their credentials as contenders for the tournament.
Italy to miss third straight World Cup after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless qualification play-off final, the Azzurri blowing their chance to reach this summer's tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat.
Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup
Michal Sadilek's penalty sent the Czech Republic to the World Cup as they beat Denmark in a shootout in Prague on Tuesday following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
Tuchel calls for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup
Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a valuable lesson on the road to the World Cup.
Turkey qualify for World Cup with play-off win over Kosovo
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured a 1-0 win away to Kosovo in their European play-off final, shattering their hosts' dream of appearing at the tournament for the first time.
Gyokeres sends Sweden to World Cup with dramatic winner against Poland
Viktor Gyokeres sent Sweden to the 2026 World Cup as he netted a dramatic late winner to hand his country a 3-2 win over Poland in their European play-off final on Tuesday.
Panama punish South Africa lapses in World Cup warm-up win
Sloppy defending at set pieces cost South Africa dearly as they lost 2-1 to fellow qualifiers Panama on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup warm-up in Cape Town.