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Haiti vs Scotland preview: Is this a must win for Clarke's side?
Haiti vs Scotland preview: Is this a must win for Clarke's side?
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A new way to experience the World Cup - only on BBC Sport
Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC.
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ABA League Finals rocked by huge sanctions before Game 4
Following severe crowd penalties and a €33,000 fine for Partizan Mozzart Bet, alongside a one-game suspension for Dubai's star Dwayne Bacon after a chaotic Game 3, both s...
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Beijing announced as host for FIBA Intercontinental Cup through 2028
The FIBA Intercontinental Cup moves to Beijing from 2026 through 2028, succeeding Singapore as the host city starting late September.
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What are World Cup's red card suspension rules?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains Fifa's suspension rules on red and yellow cards during the World Cup.
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Nikola Jokic eyes $70M record in impending contract extension
Shattering NBA records with a potential contract extension exceeding 70 million dollars annually, 31-year-old Nikola Jokic shapes the Denver Nuggets' future.
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Haaland takes in ice hockey before World Cup debut
Erling Haaland swaps the football pitch for the ice rink as he and his Norway team-mates watch the Stanley Cup.
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Could one win get Scotland out of World Cup group?
BBC Scotland digs into Scotland's World Cup progression prospects.
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Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning
As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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How the USA fell in love with football
Alan Rothenberg had a vision: A World Cup so enticing it could convince the USA - and the world - that the country could fall in love with football.
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Podcast: Stomach upsets & World Cup Fever
Jonathan Sutherland, Andy Halliday and Joelle Murray get a dose of World Cup fever.
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OG Anunoby inspires official appreciation days across New York City
Manhattan and Staten Island declare official appreciation days for OG Anunoby after his historic 29-point comeback heroics put the New York Knicks one win away from an NB...
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Klopp role in putting Rohl in Salzburg frame - gossip
Former Liverpool boss plays role in putting Rangers head coach in frame for RB Salzburg job as Celtic backroom team asked to take wage cuts.
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Hoops meets pitch as basketball stars name World Cup favorites
Basketball stars reveal a mix of national pride and bold predictions as they select their favorite national teams to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup
Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will...
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Miami Heat remain frontrunners as Milwaukee Bucks ready massive Giannis trade
Giannis Antetokounmpo eyes a potential move to the frontrunning Miami Heat as the Milwaukee Bucks actively look to trade their longtime superstar before the upcoming 2026...
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Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham
England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.
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Tofas tabs Bryce Jones as EuroCup clubs reshape rosters
Bryce Jones, moving to BKT EuroCup newcomer Tofas, headlines a series of offseason roster decisions.
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Pascual jokes only ‘wrong directions’ can stop Patty Mills
Addressing Patty Mills' supernatural 36-point ‘FIBA Patty’ performance for La Laguna Tenerife, FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Pascual praises the veteran guard.
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World Cup issues still cannot take shine off greatest show on earth
And we are off. Three red cards including a VAR intervention. Two goals for co-hosts Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. One nightmare start for South Africa midfielder Yaya Si...
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