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Celtic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip
Celtic linked with Lithuania midfielder, Rangers player liked by Atalanta and Dundee defender set for seven-figure move.
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Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal
Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup referees will punish the type of foul that saw Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay ruled out.
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Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
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I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card
Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo...
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'I remember like it was yesterday' - Euro 2016 hero Robson-Kanu
Hal Robson-Kanu reflects on scoring his iconic goal for Wales against Belgium at Euro 2016, 10 years to the day from the quarter-final in Lille.
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Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
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Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time ...
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Dubai, Virtus Bologna, and Paris announce key roster moves
Dwayne Bacon inks a contract extension with Dubai, while Virtus Bologna and Paris add new players to their EuroLeague rosters.
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Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic agrees to one-year deal with Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are set to add 33-year-old Bogdan Bogdanovic to their 2026–27 roster.
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NBA Cup championship game moves to Hinkle Fieldhouse in December
The Emirates NBA Cup 2026 redirects the knockout phase to home markets and the championship game to Indianapolis.
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'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead
Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup match.
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Juani Marcos joins Murcia, Jogela to Rytas, Zoriks to Legia
Modifying their active lineups through strategic acquisitions, Basketball Champions League teams are preparing for the 2026–27 season.
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Ousmane Dieng is set for contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks
Positioning the young French native for a major role, the Milwaukee Bucks reach a deal with Ousmane Dieng on a new three-year contract.
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Venice adds star guard Sir’Jabari Rice, Lietkabelis and Neptunas announce signings
Strengthening the BKT EuroCup field, Umana Reyer Venice, Lietkabelis, and Neptunas reinforce their backcourt.
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Sandro Mamukelashvili is expected to join Luka Doncic in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers are positioned to sign unrestricted free agent Sandro Mamukelashvili to bolster their frontcourt rotation.
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Mexico storm into World Cup last 16 to book potential England clash
A potential trip to the Azteca Stadium awaits England if they beat DR Congo on Wednesday after Mexico strolled past Ecuador 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
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Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan
England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
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United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
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Neville: France ‘a level above’ and Mbappe ‘on verge of greatness’
Gary Neville says France are "a level above" any other team at the World Cup after they cruised to a 3-0 win against Sweden in the round of 32.
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