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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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'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about the tournament?
With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?
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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
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McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
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Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?
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Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
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Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
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The parents whose boys play in two World Cup teams
Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the USA to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.
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Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World...
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Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony
Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.
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Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup
Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
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THREE red cards as Mexico get World Cup started with win over South Africa
Mexico got their joint-home World Cup off to the perfect start with a 2-0 opening match win over nine-man South Africa - in a game that had THREE red cards.
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Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip
Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol.
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Trippier could cancel Wolves move after Edwards sacking
Kieran Trippier is considering ripping up his contract with Wolves following the sacking of Rob Edwards.
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