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French footballer Kies, 21, dies from drowning in river
French footballer Kenzo Kies has died at the age of 21 after drowning in the Rhone river.
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Tomas Satoransky bids farewell to Barça remembering Jasikevicius and Mirotic
The Barça captain brought his second spell at the club to a close by sending a message to the club's management: "I thought we were going to have a project for many years...
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The Gakpo conundrum facing Liverpool
Cody Gakpo is thriving with the Netherlands but increased competition means his Liverpool future is uncertain.
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World Cup: Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances
Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances and life as a goalkeeper.
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Fenerbahce reaches Larkin agreement, closes in on Shields, and more
Shane Larkin spearheads a massive Fenerbahce Beko roster overhaul as the Turkiye Sigorta Basketbol Super Ligi champions move to finalize the additions of Shavon Shields a...
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'Cheap shots' on Clark 'dangerous' – coach fumes with officiating
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White criticises referees for their "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" officiating around star player Caitlin Clark.
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Doncic sets winning approach for Rome club: “That’s always my goal”
Pursuing elite continental success, the freshly debuted Basketball Club Roma SPQR builds a competitive project behind an ambitious global ownership group.
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Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin - gossip
Rangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...
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Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen delves into the return of Brazil's Neymar against Scotland.
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Mavericks weigh in Sergio de Larrea’s timeline: “Huge for us”
Sergio De Larrea headlines a versatile Dallas Mavericks draft class as the front office determines his arrival timeline alongside newly acquired prospects.
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Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say
BBC Sport reporters have their say on the best stadium experiences at the 2026 World Cup.
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The Verdict: Scotland 'harm' knockout chances after costly Brazil defeat
Sky Sports' Luke Shanley gives the latest after Scotland's hopes for knockout football at the World Cup took a huge dent, following defeat to Brazil.
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Nuggets confident in Jokic extension: “We feel really comfortable”
Navigating strict salary cap restrictions, the Denver Nuggets are working to secure a supermax contract extension for their star center, Nikola Jokic.
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Miami Heat retain Pelle Larsson after Giannis blockbuster deal
Swedish guard Pelle Larsson remains with the Miami Heat after the team exercises his contract option for the 2026–27 season.
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Bilbao retains three core stars, Rytas names new head coach
Plenty of moves across the Basketball Champions League, including Surne Bilbao securing three key player extensions and defending champion Rytas appointing Nedas Pacevici...
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'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage
Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.
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Mexico beat Czech Republic to maintain 100% winning record
Mexico score three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.
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LaMelo Ball and Jaylen Brown explode NBA trade market
The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics seem ready to shake up the NBA by considering trade offers for LaMelo Ball and Jaylen Brown ahead of the 2026–27 season.
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What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts?
After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.
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South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea
Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.
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