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David Beckham receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star as 2026 World Cup kicks off in LA
David Beckham was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 12, 2026, the day the World Cup began in Los Angeles.
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Qatar and Switzerland set for World Cup 2026 Group B opener in San Francisco
Qatar and Switzerland will face off on June 14, 2026, in San Francisco to open Group B at the World Cup 2026.
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President Trump Calls US Men's Soccer Team Before 2026 World Cup Opener
President Donald Trump called the US men's national soccer team June 11 to offer support ahead of their World Cup match against Paraguay.
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Ousmane Dembele defends Kylian Mbappe amid criticism ahead of World Cup
France forward Ousmane Dembele defended captain Kylian Mbappe, calling criticism of the Real Madrid striker excessive ahead of the World Cup.
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Federal judge allows UFC event at White House despite lawsuit challenge
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit to block UFC Freedom 250, set for June 14 at the White House South Lawn.
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Paraguay returns to World Cup after 16 years, loses 4-1 to United States in opener
Paraguay ended a 16-year World Cup absence but lost their opening Group D match 4-1 to co-host United States on June 12, 2026.
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Phil Mickelson's membership revoked by The Farms Golf Club over misconduct allegations
The Farms Golf Club in California revoked Phil Mickelson's membership amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee.
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World Cup fails to spark expected travel and hotel surge in US due to costs and visa issues
US hotels and airlines face weak demand ahead of World Cup kickoff as high prices and visa hurdles deter fans.
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Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record with 12.75 seconds at NCAA meet
Ja'Kobe Tharp of Auburn University set a new 110m hurdles world record of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 10.
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France beats Senegal 3-1 in 2026 World Cup opener as Mbappe sets scoring record
France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup Group I opener with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to become France's all-time leading scorer.
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US Men’s Soccer Team Defeats Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup Opener at SoFi Stadium
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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New York temporarily renames streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of World Cup
New York City renamed two streets after football legends Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff.
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Knicks owner James Dolan blasts NYC mayor over NBA Finals watch party restrictions
James Dolan criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD for strict security limiting Knicks NBA Finals watch party near Madison Square Garden.
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Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks rally from 29 down to beat Spurs in NBA Finals Game 4
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks mounted the largest comeback in Finals history to lead series 3-1.
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Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen doubtful for World Cup opener against Japan after injury
Bart Verbruggen was injured in a friendly and did not train Wednesday ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup opener vs Japan.
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NBA reviews Victor Wembanyama shove on Jalen Brunson but denies flagrant foul upgrade
Victor Wembanyama shoved Jalen Brunson in NBA Finals Game 3 but the NBA declined to upgrade no-call to flagrant foul.
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Brazil women's football team receives eight red cards in 1-0 loss to US in Fortaleza
Brazil's women's team and staff saw eight red cards as they lost 1-0 to the United States in a chaotic friendly match in Fortaleza on June 9, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs' De'Aaron Fox out for Game 1 of Western Conference Finals
De'Aaron Fox will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City due to a right ankle injury.
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United States beats Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium
The US men's national soccer team won 4-1 over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in their World Cup opening match at SoFi Stadium in California.
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Netherlands beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in World Cup warm-up with two Gakpo penalties
Cody Gakpo scored twice from the penalty spot as the Netherlands defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in a June 8 warm-up match in New York.
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Washington Nationals ban spectator after white nationalist banner at game vs Orioles
The Washington Nationals banned at least one spectator after a white nationalist banner was displayed at Nationals Park on May 17 during a game versus the Baltimore Orioles.
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Michael Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in final World Cup warm-up
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick to lead France to a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match on June 8 in Lille.
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Brendan Sorsby files injunction to play 2026 season amid NCAA gambling probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed an injunction Monday seeking immediate eligibility to play despite an NCAA gambling investigation.
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Sam Houston football player William Davis dies at 22
William Davis, a defensive back for Sam Houston, died June 6 at age 22, the school confirmed.