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Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on revenge mission against South Africa after dismal defeat

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will be on something of a revenge mission when his side take on Bafana Bafana in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, having suffered one of the biggest disappointments of his coaching career at the hands of South Africa.

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Flashscore Sources: Newcastle consider move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford

Newcastle United are preparing to step up their pursuit of James Trafford as the summer transfer window looms.

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New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to take opening game of NBA Finals

While the Spurs had the game in hand, the Knicks finished much stronger to steal the win in the final minutes. New York take a 1-0 series lead to start the final.

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Glazer family pondering potential stake sale for Manchester United after 20 years

Some Glazer family members have been debating whether to sell ⁠their stake in Manchester United FC after more than two decades of ownership, Bloomberg News ‌reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Adam Silver states NBA is 'on schedule' to start potential European league soon

The NBA is "very much on schedule" with plans to launch a new European league in 2027, commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday before the start of the NBA Finals.

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Victoria's planned BBL merger creating 'confusion and anxiety' amongst players

Melbourne's two Big Bash League sides -- the Stars and the Renegades -- are set to merge into a single Twenty20 franchise, but the move has sparked "confusion, uncertainty and anxiety" among players.

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Father and coach of Aussie tennis player McCabe allegedly assaulted in Birmingham

Police are investigating an alleged assault by a staff member on the coach of Australian tennis player James McCabe at a Challenger tournament in Birmingham this week.

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New Zealand's Tim Payne meets the man who made him famous

New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as he gifted the influencer who boosted his popularity with a playing shirt.

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New York Knicks fans make city blue and orange ahead of NBA Finals

Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought.

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Russell Wilson confirms retirement from NFL as Super Bowl winner heads to broadcast booth

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media video confirming his move from the NFL field to the broadcast booth.

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🎾 Tennis

Matteo Arnaldi through to French Open last four as fellow Italian Berrettini retires injured

Matteo Arnaldi came out on top in an all-Italian ⁠clash at the French Open to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final after his ‌opponent Matteo Berrettini retired injured while trailing 7-5, 5-2 on ‌Wednesday.

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'Came as a surprise': Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reacts to Arne Slot sacking

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he was surprised by Arne Slot's sacking last Saturday.

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Algeria send inefficient Netherlands off to America with loss in send-off game

The Netherlands will make their way to the United States with a loss in their send-off game in Rotterdam, with Algeria taking a 1-0 win with them to the tournament.

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Denzel Dumfries set to sign for Real Madrid with release clause activated

Inter right-back Denzel Dumfries is reportedly set to sign for Real Madrid after the Spanish giants activated his release clause, several sources reported on Wednesday.

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Florentino Perez confirms Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid manager if he wins elections

Jose Mourinho will return to Real Madrid should current president Florentino Perez secure reelection in next Sunday's vote for the club presidency.

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Superstitious Flavio Cobolli going to extreme lengths during French Open run

Flavio Cobolli said he has always ⁠been a little superstitious, but the Italian has taken it up a notch at ‌the French Open this year, using 14-time winner Rafa ‌Nadal's preferred shower stall as he continues ‌his dream run towards a first Grand Slam ‌title.

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Pierre Sage to step down as Lens coach with Crystal Palace firming up interest

Pierre Sage is poised to step down as Lens coach, a source close to the Ligue 1 club told AFP on Wednesday, amid reports he is set to take over at Crystal Palace.

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France defender William Saliba 'fine' following injury scare, says Didier Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.

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📰 Golf

McIlroy aiming for maiden Memorial Tournament victory as Scheffler eyes three-peat

Rory McIlroy is targeting a first-ever victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament on Thursday as he returns to action in his final event before this month's US Open.

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Denmark share the spoils in goalless friendly draw against African World Cup contenders

Denmark on Wednesday shared the spoils in a goalless draw against World Cup participants DR Congo that left no impression that its unjustified that Denmark won't be present at the prestigious tournament.

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Kai Havertz says Germany have 'good problem' in attacking areas ahead of World Cup

Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against ⁠each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week ‌in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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🎾 Tennis

Shnaider took lessons from Sabalenka's previous Roland Garros struggles to reach last four

Diana Shnaider said she took lessons from Aryna Sabalenka’s struggles in last ⁠year’s wind-hit French Open final to engineer her upset of the world number one on Wednesday, adapting smartly to the ‌blustery conditions in their quarter-final.

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Austria won't call up replacement to World Cup squad despite Christoph Baumgartner injury

Austria head coach ⁠Ralf Rangnick has decided not to call ‌up a replacement to ‌his World Cup ‌squad following the loss ‌of midfielder Christoph Baumgartner ‌to injury, the Austrian Football Association (OFB) ‌said on Wednesday.

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Cobolli survives wind to blow away Auger-Aliassime and reach French Open semi-final

Flavio Cobolli started ⁠slowly in wild and windy conditions at the French Open before ‌blowing away Canadian fourth seed Felix ‌Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 ‌on Wednesday, making the semi-finals at ‌Roland Garros for the first time.