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Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles but plans final fight in boxing career
Oleksandr Usyk vacated his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles on June 26 but says he is not retiring and plans a final fight [s1,s2,s4].
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England's Reece James out for at least two World Cup games with hamstring injury
Reece James is sidelined for England’s next two World Cup matches due to a hamstring injury; Declan Rice likely available despite fitness doubts.
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Marina Mabrey ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points in Toronto win
Marina Mabrey scored 53 points to tie the WNBA single-game scoring record as Toronto Tempo beat Los Angeles Sparks 125-97.
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France and Norway meet in final World Cup group match with Mbappe and Haaland starring
France and Norway, both unbeaten, will face off in Boston on June 27 to decide the Group I winner at the World Cup.
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Manchester City agree British record transfer deal for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have agreed a British record deal to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for up to £130 million.
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Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time after 2-0 win over Curacao
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on June 25 in Philadelphia to qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
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Scotland's Tartan Army Celebrates Across US Amid Uncertain World Cup 2026 Progression
Scottish fans are celebrating in US cities while Scotland’s World Cup progression remains uncertain, relying on multiple results and upcoming matches.
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IOC creates $140M fund to pay $10,000 grants to all Olympic athletes
The International Olympic Committee announced a $140 million fund that will provide $10,000 grants to every athlete competing at each Olympic Games.
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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 to restrict Wimbledon media time over prize money dispute
Leading tennis players will limit media commitments to 15 minutes daily during the first week of Wimbledon to protest prize money shares.
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Scotland loses 3-0 to Brazil in final World Cup Group C match, knockout hopes uncertain
Scotland fell 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, leaving their progression to the World Cup knockout stage in doubt.
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record; Ronaldo sets scoring milestone in group stage
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to become top men's World Cup scorer, while Cristiano Ronaldo reached six World Cups with goals.
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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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World Cup 2026 group stage wraps as top teams secure knockout spots
Lionel Messi set a scoring record as the Netherlands, South Africa, and others advanced to the World Cup last 32.
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Croatia beats Panama 1-0 to stay in 2026 World Cup Group L hunt
Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 on June 23 to earn their first points and keep knockout hopes alive, eliminating Panama from the World Cup.
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Football commentator Jorge Vera loses World Cup credentials after on-air rant over Paraguay red card
Paraguayan commentator Jorge Vera was banned from World Cup coverage after an expletive-filled tirade following a red card for Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron.
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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.