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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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Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory
BBC Scotland's Andy Burke looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his mission at Brazil before their final Group C game against Scotland.
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European prospects elevate dynamic NBA Draft opening night
The opening night of the 2026 NBA Draft, presented by State Farm, features several European selections.
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Knicks draft Spanish playmaker Sergio de Larrea after trade
Spanish point guard Sergio de Larrea is heading to the defending NBA champions, New York Knicks.
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Napoli lands ace Zac Seljaas, Cedevita Olimpija signs Noah Kirkwood
A flurry of major roster moves across the BKT EuroCup field.
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No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino
Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.
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Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?
Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
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Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama
Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup ...
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Munoz strike ends DR Congo resistance and sends Colombia into last 32
Daniel Munoz's second-half strike was enough to see a dominant Colombia beat DR Congo as the South Americans secured their place in the World Cup last 32.
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Charlotte Hornets draft German big Hannes Steinbach 14th overall
Former Basketball Champions League standout Hannes Steinbach is heading to the Charlotte Hornets.
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Mara heading to Thunder with the 12th draft pick
Spain’s Aday Mara snaps a domestic streak in the 2026 NBA Draft, presented by State Farm.
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Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
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Croatia bounce back as Budimir strike eliminates Panama
Ante Budimir came off the bench to ignite Croatia's World Cup and eliminate Panama as the 2018 finalists won 1-0 in Toronto.
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