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World Cup 2026: Scotland on brink after Brazil defeat, EFL fixtures announced, and more – live
⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Knockout permutations ⚽ World Cup Q&A: post your questions for our US team ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail…
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2026 NHL draft big board: Ranking the top prospect
The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.
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Babcock returns to NHL coaching to lead Oilers
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.
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Blackhawks acquire Byram in trade with Sabres
The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday, in exchange for the Nos. 4 and 45 picks in…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ Match in Seattle kicks off at 12pm local time/4pm ET/8pm BST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Will Before each game in Bosnia and…
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Chelsea eye Lacroix as part of defensive rebuild
Chelsea step up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, who is emerging as a major target this summer.
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Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
As anybody who’s ever encountered Mexican traffic jams will know, there are times when it feels you’ll never get through the impasse. Colombia must have felt…
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Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on him.
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From the Pocket: Richmond’s rebuild is frustrating and strange. Who knows if it’s working
From the Pocket: Richmond’s rebuild is frustrating and strange. Who knows if it’s working
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Newcastle Knights player Asu Kepaoa given six-week ban for using homophobic slur
Forward pleaded guilty to judiciary for comment in reserve-grade game Former Tigers and Panthers player yet to make NRL debut for third club Newcastle forward…
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Panama v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Jeff Ear-splitting cheers from this very…
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Scotsmaxxing hits Ocean Drive as Tartan Army’s World Cup party goes on
The Boston consensus appeared to be that the city centre hadn’t been so lively in years. Miami has its turn now “It’s hot, too hot. Very, very hot,” says…
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Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion
The NHL is exploring putting a second team in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.
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Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge
The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face.
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Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected
West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at £80m amid interest from Tottenham, who want a central midfielder this summer and have had a bid rejected for Newcastle's…
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Switzerland v Canada: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ Match kicks off at 12pm local time/4pm ET/8pm BST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot England latest Cause for concern but Tuchel’s strategy is for…
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World Cup 2026: Infantino says hydration breaks not commercial; England frustrated; Scotland face Brazil – live
⚽ All the latest news on a day packed with six matches ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us How do we feel about the penalty that wasn’t? I…
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World Cup 2026: third-place table, who has qualified and who needs what?
With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase Teams level on points are separated, in order, by…
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Amine Gouiri pounces to give Algeria victory and condemn Jordan to early World Cup exit
Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the World Cup debutants with a match to spare thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir…
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Bettman: 'Level of decorum' expected of Babcock
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that although there was no basis for keeping the Oilers from hiring Mike Babcock, the veteran coach is expected to uphold a…
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Chelsea close in on Palestra as Alonso's first signing
Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.
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David Squires on … the big names putting on a show at World Cup
Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournament Buy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest…
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England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
It was a talking point beforehand in the England dressing room, Harry Kane bringing it up; a message with it, too. At each of the previous three tournaments,…
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England v Ghana: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ World Cup kick-off time: 4pm EST/9pm BST/6am AEST ⚽️ Guide to all 1,248 players | Bracketology | Golden Boot This is only the second meeting between England…
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