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Archive: Hagi-inspired Romania thrash Wales
Wales travel to Bucharest to face Romania on Saturday for the first time since their World Cup qualifying defeat in 1992.
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McLeish given St Mirren chance - how have young Premieship coaches fared?
St Mirren have chosen youth over experience in sticking with interim manager Craig McLeish in the long term, but how have other young managers fared in the Scottish Premi...
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Wales aim to right their wrongs against the Czechs
Wales' trip to Montenegro did not go according to plan and, as a result, the path to the Women's World Cup is unchanged.
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Wembanyama mistake hands Knicks control of NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama's error allows the New York Knicks to beat the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
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The underrated impact of Scotland's back-shaving hype man
Liam Kelly looks perplexed after being told he has been singled out by some team-mates as Scotland's "hype man".
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Why England players wanting a transfer face a logistical NIGHTMARE
Thomas Tuchel says he does have some concerns that transfer speculation could become a distraction for some members of his squad during this World Cup, but he also says i...
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Which World Cup team are you? Take our quiz
Whether you're a neutral in need of a team to support or just fancy following a second side, BBC Sport has got you covered.
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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team
When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.
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Domantas Sabonis likely trade options surfacing for the Sacramento Kings
Demanding premium draft capital and matching roster pieces, the Sacramento Kings seem ready to explore trade options surrounding 30-year-old Domantas Sabonis.
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Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?
Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?
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'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo
Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.
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Serge Ibaka backs Montreal for NBA expansion amid global push
At a promotional event, Serge Ibaka endorses Montreal as a beautiful city that deserves an NBA franchise.
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UCLA picks up upstart Gunars Grinvalds from Real Madrid
Real Madrid's 18-year-old Latvian wing Gunars Grinvalds commits to UCLA, bringing versatile perimeter skills and elite three-point shooting to Mick Cronin's squad.
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Wemby reacts to wild Game 2 finish: “I’m still very blurry”
Taking ownership of his late-game execution errors, Victor Wembanyama addresses critical mistakes despite scoring a game-high 29 points in Game 2 of the NBA Finals 2026.
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Wembanyama’s late missteps cost Spurs despite brilliant second-half surge
Despite a brief lead for the San Antonio Spurs late in the fourth quarter, Victor Wembanyama’s late-game turnovers and a costly miscommunication allow Jalen Brunson and t...
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Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
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Trump ducks Wemby anthem question: “What did he mean”
Avoiding a direct comment on Victor Wembanyama's national anthem stance, Donald Trump confirms his attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2026 despite soaring ticket pric...
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'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals
The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.
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Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'
England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.
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Fifa clarifies water bottle stadium rule
Fifa says fans will be able to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums following criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.
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