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Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
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The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup
The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.
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Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip
Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...
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Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
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Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
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Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Valencia legend Bojan Dubljevic confirms retirement at 34
Retiring from professional basketball at age 34, Montenegrin center Bojan Dubljevic concludes a legendary European career highlighted by multiple championships with Valen...
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McInnes agrees Rangers deal to replace Röhl
Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers boss.
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Yogi Ferrell re-signs with Buducnost, Ulm and Chemnitz add impact players
Buducnost VOLI, ratiopharm Ulm, and Niners Chemnitz announce roster moves to strengthen their squads for the upcoming 2026-27 BKT EuroCup season.
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Shirts, stuffed lions & Lego - the stolen England items worth $18,000
Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.
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Australia shock Turkey to make winning start to World Cup campaign
Goals in each half from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe saw Australia shock Turkey 2-0 in their opening World Cup Group D clash in Vancouver.
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Knicks championship ignites New York City street parties and upcoming parade
Citywide street celebrations prompt safety warnings ahead of Thursday’s championship parade to honor the New York Knicks.
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What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?
With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
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Anunoby rises to contributor in second title: “Both were very special”
After zero minutes in his first championship run, 28-year-old OG Anunoby hits the historic Game 4 game-winner to lift the New York Knicks to the title.
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England's first World Cup training session: What did we learn?
England have had their first training session in Kansas City - what did we learn?
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Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football
It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
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Clarke: Haiti was a must-win game - and we won
Steve Clarke was in a proud and somewhat defiant mood after Scotland won their first World Cup match in 36 years with a 1-0 victory against Haiti in their Group C opener.
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Wemby reacts to NBA Finals loss: “Biggest lesson of my life”
Ultimate learning shapes the heartbreaking championship defeat for 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama as he reflects on his first NBA Finals experience.
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'A must win game and we won' - Clarke
Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts to his side's 1-0 victory over Haiti in their Group C opener at the Boston Stadium.
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McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 years
John McGinn's goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years.
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