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Referee told McGinn penalty denied as ball going out of play
Referee Ilgiz Tantashev told John McGinn he turned down his claim for a penalty against Morocco because the ball was going out of play, the Scotland midfielder's brother,...
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Dončić explains Slovenia absence: “The main reason is my daughters”
Lakers star confirms he will miss the entire summer with Slovenia, says his injury is fully behind him and backs the national team to succeed without him.
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Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
Amy Canavan looks at Scotland's progress as they get set to head to Miami for their final World Cup group match.
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UNICS extends contract with Alexey Shved through 2026–27 season
Veteran Russian guard signs a new one-year deal after leading UNICS in assists during the 2025–26 season.
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'Star in the making' - What is Man City's plan for forgotten man Reis?
Manchester City are still awaiting the arrival of their new manager but forgotten defender Vitor Reis will be back in the building following his season-long loan spell in...
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Why Kane is different at this World Cup - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Why Kane is different at this World Cup
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Scotland's hopes of progressing to last 32 hanging by a thread
Scotland's World Cup dreams and hopes of progressing to the last 32 are hanging by a thread after their heavy defeat to Brazil.
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Trabzonspor extends Akwasi Yeboah for Basketball Champions League campaign
British international forward Akwasi Yeboah pens a one-year contract extension with Trabzonspor to reinforce the club's upcoming debut in the Basketball Champions League.
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Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.
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Spanoulis selects 15-player Greek squad to solidify World Cup path
Ahead of critical FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Romania and Portugal, the Greek national team assembles a 15-player roster to carry a dominant record into the ne...
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Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams
Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.
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Marius Grigonis reunites with Zalgiris: “It’s still home”
From being crowned Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion with Panathinaikos Aktor in 2024, 32-year-old Marius Grigonis returns to hometown Zalgiris.
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Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?
World Cup 2026 is witnessing a surge in late goals. Longer stoppage times, tactical substitutions and hydration breaks are reshaping matches.
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Monaco faces disciplinary fallout after Game 3 meltdown against Paris
Under the threat of league sanctions, AS Monaco shifts its focus to a must-win Game 4 of the Finals in the Betclic Elite Playoffs 2026.
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What next for McAtee amid Anderson uncertainty?
After struggling to break through at Nottingham Forest last season, will James McAtee get his chance if Elliot Anderson leaves for Manchester City?
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Boyd: Scotland can’t concede early against Brazil
Kris Boyd says Scotland cannot concede another early goal when they meet Brazil in their final Group C match at the World Cup on Wednesday after going behind after 70 sec...
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Oxford announce exit of head coach Bloomfield
Oxford United announce head coach Matt Bloomfield has left the club.
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Cooper on Wales' radar amid Bellamy's Burnley links
Wales are preparing for head coach Craig Bellamy's possible move to Burnley with a shortlist of potential successors which includes former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Co...
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Tunisia vs Japan LIVE!
Tunisia vs Japan LIVE!
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