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Uruguay coach Bielsa: 'We deserved to win' against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was left scratching his head on Sunday ⁠after ending up with draws in two World Cup games he thought his team should have won.

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Austria's Rangnick admits Argentina 'have no weaknesses' as they prepare for matchup

Ralf Rangnick expects his Austria players will have to perform at their highest ⁠level since his arrival as coach if they are to avoid defeat when they take on defending champions Argentina in their second ‌World Cup Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Monday.

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📰 Golf

Clark earns second US Open title after defeating Burns by one stroke

Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a wire-to-wire triumph at blustery Shinnecock.

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🏒 Hockey

Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida Panthers for massive draft pick haul

The Ottawa Senators traded star player Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for three first-round picks and one second-round pick, according to multiple NHL insiders.

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🎾 Tennis

Heliovaara and Patten lose Queen's Doubles Final to dampen Wimbledon build-up

Finland's Harri Heliovaara and Great Britain's Henry Patten were beaten in the Final of the Men's Doubles at the 2026 Queen's Club Championships, losing in straight sets (6-2, 6-4) to Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.

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Clark stumbles with Burns in hot pursuit on final day of US Open

Wyndham Clark's six-stroke ⁠lead dwindled down to one as he made the turn in the final ‌round of the US Open on Sunday, with ‌compatriot Sam Burns in hot pursuit.

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Pape Thiaw says Senegal can't afford mistakes against Norway in World Cup 'final'

Senegal national team head coach Pape Thiaw has termed their 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Norway ‘a final for us’ as the West Africans prepare for their second group fixture at MetLife Stadium on Monday.

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Belgium see red & play out bore draw with Iran to continue poor start to World Cup

Iran showed impressive resilience once again to secure a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium in FIFA World Cup (WC) Group G, which saw them go unbeaten in the opening two games of the tournament for the first time.

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De la Fuente says people who doubted Spain are 'crazy' after big win over Saudi Arabia

Spain faced plenty of scrutiny and criticism after a disappointing start to their World ⁠Cup campaign, but following a resounding win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, manager Luis de la Fuente said people were crazy to question ‌his side.

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Saudi Arabia coach proud of players after Spain drubbing, tells critics to be realistic

Saudi Arabia's defensive strategy fell apart as Spain dismantled their low block ⁠with ruthless efficiency, leaving coach Georgios Donis lamenting his team's lack of steel around their penalty area after ‌Sunday's 4-0 World Cup defeat.

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Paqueta discusses Neymar's return & Raphinha's absence ahead of Scotland clash

Lucas Paqueta answered reporters' questions at the press conference ahead of Brazil's match against Scotland.

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🎾 Tennis

Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon after being given wildcard

Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon after being given the Grand Slam's final wildcard for the women's draw.

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Noskova powers past Pegula in Berlin decider to claim second career title

Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova overcame American world number four Jessica Pegula to claim the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday.

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How Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal helped a rampant Spain ease past Saudi Arabia

Under normal circumstances, Saudi Arabia wouldn't be given much of a chance of springing an upset against one of the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, Spain.

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Lamine and Oyarzabal lead first-half blitz as Spain smash Saudis for first win

Spain laid down a marker in their pursuit of the FIFA World Cup crown by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, stretching their unbeaten run to 12 matches (W8, D4). 

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South Africa getting that 'feel good' factor back as they plot win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the belief is back in the side following their draw with Czech Republic this week and they are confident they can get the win they need against South Korea to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup.

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Japan star Ayase Ueda channels four years of frustration into World Cup dream

Ayase Ueda warned Sweden his confidence was sky-high after the red-hot striker scored a classy World Cup brace to put Japan on the cusp of the knockout rounds.

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Skhiri apologises to Tunisia fans, admits they lacked level to compete at World Cup

Tunisia national team captain Ellyes Skhiri has issued an apology to the fans of the North African side after they were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their second consecutive defeat in the group stage of the tournament.

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'We can't build like this': Tunisia's Ali Abdi reduced to tears, tears into Tunisian FA

Tunisia defender Ali Abdi was brought to tears during a post-match interview following Tunisia's 4-0 World Cup defeat to Japan.

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🎾 Tennis

Cerundolo overcomes Paul in Queen's final to clinch biggest title of career

Seventh seed Francisco ⁠Cerundolo outlasted American Tommy Paul in ‌a gruelling Queen's Club final ‌to claim the ‌biggest title of ‌his career on Sunday, winning ‌6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3.