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Mbappe vs Haaland - new Messi-Ronaldo rivalry graces World Cup
It is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting.
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Yoon opens Women's PGA Championship with record 63 as Hull, Woad sit well back
Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women's PGA Championship with a nine-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third...
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What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
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Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
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Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay
Australia are into the last-32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
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USA beaten as Turkey restore pride with late winner
Eliminated Turkey scored a 98th-minute winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts USA in Group D.
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Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group
Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
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Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32
Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through t...
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Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw
Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Gr...
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Netherlands claim Group F top spot with win over Tunisia
Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Tunisia.
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'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level
Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
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Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
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'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
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What do Scotland need now to qualify as a third-placed team?
Scotland are on the brink of elimination from the World Cup - but there is still a glimmer of hope for Steve Clarke's side.
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Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, as one of the top e...
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Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition ...
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Unicaja keeps Barreiro, Trabzonspor lands Notae
Basketball Champions League clubs continued shaping their rosters.
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Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.
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English stars and Scheffler start well at Travelers as Clark checked by triple bogey
England's Matthew Fitzpatrick, Aaron Rai and Justin Rose and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler made strong starts to the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship as US Open champion ...
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