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Messi turns 39: Is Argentina great somehow better than ever?
Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday having made an astonishing start to the World Cup. After the hat-trick against Algeria that took him level with Mir...
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Why Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game
Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game in a potentially controversial finish to Group J.
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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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Jerusalem retains back-to-back EuroCup MVP Jared Harper, Chemnitz adds Nighael Ceaser
Aiming for BKT EuroCup success, Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem extends Jared Harper’s contract until the end of the 2028–29 season.
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What to look out for on EFL fixture release day
All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.
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Rome reportedly nears securing Basketball Champions League club for next season
A relocation bid is positioning Rome to clinch a spot in the Basketball Champions League for the upcoming 2026–27 season.
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Tartan Army making their mark in Miami
Scotland's supporters revel in the Miami heat ahead of Wednesday's World Cup group match against Brazil.
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Papers: Chelsea could sell Gusto to pave way for Palestra deal
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
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Listen: Miami meltdown or miracle against Brazil?
Scotland face Brazil in Miami heat - can they stay alive at the World Cup?
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World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
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'Rangers close to re-signing McCrorie' - gossip
Rangers are reportedly close to signing Bristol City's Ross McCrorie as Celtic are said to have increased their offer for Sandefjord's Zinedin Smajlovic while Heart of Mi...
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What are Scotland's chances of progressing as third-place finishers?
With 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup it is more difficult to be eliminated than to qualify.
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Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil
Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, but will know they need to improve on their previous tw...
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World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
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Micah Nori takes over the Portland Trail Blazers: “Embodies the qualities”
The Portland Trail Blazers bring in Micah Nori, completing the NBA’s coaching carousel for the upcoming 2026–27 season.
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Zanetti breaks silence on Ivanovic exit, confirms future Virtus Bologna plans
Virtus Bologna transitions to a younger, lower-budget era under Alex Mumbru following internal locker room unrest with Dusko Ivanovic.
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McKenna eyes Canelo and Eubank Jr after world championship fight
Aaron McKenna gets his dream world title fight against Etinosa Oliha in Dublin on August 8, live on Sky Sports.
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Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz's deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
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Knicks lock up French forward Mohamed Diawara with new contract
As a restricted free agent, 21-year-old Mohamed Diawara agrees to a new contract with the New York Knicks.
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Coleman and Griffin headline major Basketball Champions League roster moves
Projected Basketball Champions League participants continue to reinforce their rosters as they gear up for the 2026–27 season.
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