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Two brothers, two nations, one World Cup & how grief bound them
In July 2022, brothers Harry and John Souttar lost their hero, but as both prepare to represent different nations at the World Cup, his influence lives on.
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Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
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Kawhi Leonard meets Olympiacos coach Giorgos Bartzokas: “Respect recognizes respect”
Supporting longtime friend Cory Joseph, 34-year-old Kawhi Leonard shares a moment with Olympiacos head coach Giorgos Bartzokas.
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'You're paid to make that decision' – Eriksson's midfield dilemma
Former players and coaching staff from England's 2006 'Golden Generation' reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and F...
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Wembanyama embraces villain role in MSG: “Nowhere near Trae Young’s level”
Madison Square Garden finds its newest antagonist in Victor Wembanyama as the French superstar downplays the hostile crowd in Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2026.
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Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
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Mike Brown criticizes free-throw discrepancy in Game 3: “They fouled too”
Commenting on the officiating decisions during Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2026, a frustrated New York Knicks head coach questions how the referees made some calls.
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Wemby downplays historic outing, focuses on Game 4: “Hardest is yet to come”
Despite shifting the momentum in the NBA Finals 2026, 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama immediately switches to Game 4 of the best-of-seven series opposite the New York Knick...
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Wembanyama drops 32 points, Spurs bounce back in New York
The San Antonio Spurs hold on in Madison Square Garden to reduce their deficit to 2–1 in the NBA Finals 2026.
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Trump booed at NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
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Trump draws mixed reactions at NBA Finals Game 3
Becoming the first sitting commander-in-chief to attend an NBA Finals game, United States president Donald Trump faces a deeply divided reaction from fans at Madison Squa...
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O'Neill praises 'fantastic' departing Deschamps
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill praises outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager".
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Somali referee dropped from World Cup after US visa denial
Africa's top referee will not be allowed to officiate at the World Cup after he was refused entry to the USA, FIFA has confirmed.
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Papers: Man Utd confident of beating Man City to Anderson signature
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
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Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
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Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot And...
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McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune
If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes T...
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Monaco wins again on the road, clinches place in the French Finals
After many struggles and roster issues, the EuroLeague team will still play for the title.
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Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
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Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League.
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