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Latest football and basketball news with prediction context and related match insights.
World Cup quiz: Can you identify these 2026 host cities?
We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?
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Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina preview: Predict the score!
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina preview: Predict the score!
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Will three points guarantee a spot in World Cup knockouts?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether earning three points in the World Cup group stage will be enough to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Ofer Yannay sues Israeli Basketball Association over stands ban
The Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv owner challenges the Israeli Basketball Association and Referees’ Association in court.
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Brighton make £30m Vuskovic offer as Spurs maintain Van Hecke interest
Brighton have made a £30m bid for Tottenham's teenage centre-back Luka Vuskovic.
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Qatar vs Switzerland preview: Predict the score!
Qatar vs Switzerland preview: Predict the score!
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Buzelis and Jakucionis confirmed on Lithuania’s July FIBA Qualifiers roster
Lithuania relies on its updated 15-player squad to secure a top-three finish in Group D during the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying fixtures against Great Britain ...
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Man City sign Mead on free transfer
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.
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Set your alarms! USA vs Paraguay kicks off at 2am - predict the score
Set your alarms! USA vs Paraguay kicks off at 2am - predict the score.
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NBA and EuroLeague stars headline FIBA window selections for Croatia
Tomislav Mijatovic assembles an 18-player Croatian squad spearheaded by Mario Hezonja, Dario Saric, and Ivica Zubac to prepare for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualif...
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Mead signs for Man City
Beth Mead has signed for Manchester City, joining on a free transfer following her departure from Arsenal this summer.
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Jordan Loyd nears contract extension with EuroLeague powerhouse Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes finalizes a new agreement with star guard Jordan Loyd to secure their key offensive weapon for the upcoming 2026-27 EuroLeague season.
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Mihai Silvasan commits to 11th season with Cluj-Napoca: “Better and bigger”
U-BT Cluj-Napoca extends 41-year-old head coach Mihai Silvasan for an 11th consecutive season.
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Bellingham: England got things wrong off the pitch at Euro 2024
Jude Bellingham has claimed things were not right off the pitch in England's camp at Euro 2024.
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Is Shankland finally the striker Scotland have been waiting for?
Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.
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Watford great Jackett dies aged 64
Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
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Former Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth boss Jackett dies aged 64
Former Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett has died aged 64.
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Tavares leads Cape Verde squad following severe knee injury
Real Madrid star Walter Tavares returns to Cape Verde's roster for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers after recovering from a serious knee injury.
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Republic of Ireland v Israel to be played at neutral venue
The Football Association of Ireland confirms the Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture with Israel later this year will be held at a neutral venue.
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Neville: England team is built around Kane - he's the only world-class talent
Gary Neville believes the England team has been built around Harry Kane, who he considers the only genuine world-class player in the squad.
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