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📰 Golf

JJ Spaun and Tommy Fleetwood headline four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament

A pair of US Open winners in Wyndham Clark and JJ Spaun were in a four-way tie for the lead alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Ryan Gerard after the first round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament on Thursday.

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'Cheap' Swedish defence causing Potter headaches as Ali silences his doubters

Graham Potter bemoaned his Sweden side's defensive issues on the eve of the World Cup after they conceded early and gave away a late leveller in a 2-2 draw with Greece in Solna, on a night when one of his surprise squad selections was somewhat vindicated.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sandro believes relegation scare the wake-up call Tottenham needed

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro believes last season’s Premier League relegation scare should serve as a major turning point for the club.

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🎾 Tennis

French Open: Top favourite Zverev faces dangerous Mensik while Italians battle for the final

The stage is set for a thrilling final-four showdown on the Parisian clay. Title-favourite Alexander Zverev must defuse the threat of rising star Jakub Mensik to keep his Grand Slam dream alive. Meanwhile, a historic all-Italian semi-final between Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi guarantees an unexpected finalist at this year's French Open.

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Iran head to 2026 World Cup with convincing friendly victory against Mali in Turkey

Iran will head off to their World Cup base this weekend ⁠with a spring in their step after beating Mali 2-0 in a friendly in Turkey on Thursday, ‌even if some uncertainty still clouds their participation in the tournament.

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Al Ahly part company with head coach Jess Thorup after underwhelming campaign

Al Ahly have parted ⁠company with coach Jess Thorup after a ‌below-par season, the Egyptian ‌club said on ‌Thursday, with the Dane ‌leaving by mutual consent.

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🏀 Basketball

Flashscore's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 19-24 could see a trade for Kawhi Leonard

June is underway, which means it is officially draft month! The deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and maintain college eligibility was May 27th, meaning that every prospect still in the draft will be available. Front offices are putting the finishing touches on scouting reports and determining which players are worth investing in as the next generation of NBA talent.

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🏒 Hockey

Hurricanes complete insane comeback to win Game 2 over Golden Knights

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final to even the series at one game apiece.

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📰 Cricket

Were you paying attention in May? Test your knowledge with our monthly sports quiz

Put yourself to the test with ten questions surrounding the world of Australian sport in May.

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65 from captain Inglis in vain as Australia lose deciding ODI in Pakistan

Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in their decisive third and final one-day international against Australia in Lahore on Thursday.

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Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requests trade after 11 years with team

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin officially requested a trade from the team on Thursday, according to league insider Elliotte Friedman.

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Wemby says Spurs need to be 'normal' in their approach for Game 2

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says there's no need for heroics as the Spurs aim to battle back from a deflating loss to the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA Finals.

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📰 American-football

Packers ink WR Christian Watson to $110.5 contract extension

The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million deal with a $31 million signing bonus on Thursday.

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📰 Cricket

Ollie Robinson makes sensational return as New Zealand collapse in first Test against England

England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand collapsed to 61-6 at stumps at Lord's on Thursday.

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Amad Diallo nets late winner as Ivory Coast fight back to stun France ahead of World Cup

France’s FIFA World Cup preparations were dealt a blow after they surrendered the lead to lose 2-1 against the Ivory Coast, who claimed an historic first-ever win over the European giants.

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Spain held to draw by Iraq in friendly as both teams prepare for World Cup

Iraq secured an encouraging 1-1 draw against Spain ahead of their second-ever FIFA World Cup (WC), forcing La Roja to settle for the third draw from their last four matches on home soil.

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🎾 Tennis

Tea and tennis: Maja Chwalinska keeping fully focused before French Open final

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska said she would remain in ⁠her bubble to maintain her focus after her breakthrough run to the French Open final, where she ‌will take on Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva for the biggest prize ‌of her career.

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South Africa confirm a change for their final World Cup warm-up against Jamaica

Bafana Bafana’s friendly fixture with Jamaica will take place on Saturday and will be behind closed doors, the South African Football Association has confirmed.

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🎾 Tennis

Diana Shnaider full of praise for Maja Chwalinska, proud of semi-final run at French Open

Diana Shnaider's assessment of her defeat by Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska on Thursday offered her doubles partner, Mirra Andreeva, valuable insight into what to expect in the French Open final in two days.

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🎾 Tennis

Mirra Andreeva edges nearer to first Grand Slam as dream moves closer to reality

Mirra Andreeva moved to within touching distance of her maiden Grand Slam title ⁠at the French Open, marking the culmination of a long-held dream, with the Russian teenager’s newfound composure fuelling her run in ‌Paris.

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Last-minute Masouras leveller sees Greece spoil Sweden's World Cup pre-party

Sweden were denied a winning send off ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Georgios Masouras equalised with the last kick of the game to ensure Greece left Strawberry Arena in Solna with a 2-2 draw.

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Neymar to miss Cleveland trip with Brazil as he continues recovery for World Cup

Neymar will not travel ⁠to Cleveland for Brazil's World Cup warm-up match ‌against Egypt on Saturday ‌as he continues to ‌receive intensive treatment for ‌a calf injury, the Brazilian ‌Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.

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Kenya surrender lead to draw against Lesotho in June friendly

Kenya national team Harambee Stars gave away a first-half lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in their first friendly of the June FIFA window on Thursday.

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Liverpool confirm appointment of Andoni Iraola as head coach on two-year deal

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.