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Eustáquio's stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup round of 16 for first time
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, securing the host nation's first-ever knockout stage victory at a men's World Cup.
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Codie Taylor reveals Rennie's standards as All Blacks prepare for France opener
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has offered an early glimpse into Dave Rennie's coaching style ahead of Saturday's first Test against France in Christchurch, saying the new All Blacks head coach 'doesn't take mediocrity lightly'.
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Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike sends Canada into last-16 to shatter South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Canada edged South Africa 1-0 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with Alphonso Davies' second-half introduction proving the turning point for the World Cup co-hosts.
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Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea coach after World Cup group-stage exit draws presidential rebuke
South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo stepped down on Sunday after the team was eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to publicly call the coach 'incapable' and order a full review of the national programme.
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Half-blind Fiziev stuns Torres with spinning wheel kick to headline UFC Baku
Rafael Fiziev revealed he was seeing double when he landed the spinning wheel kick that floored Manuel Torres at UFC Baku on Saturday. The Azerbaijani finished Torres 15 seconds into Round 2, snapping a run of four losses in his last five fights.
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Montoya says Hamilton's fierce Verstappen battle at Austria proves he never forgets 2021
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Lewis Hamilton's tenacious mid-race defence against Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix was rooted in their bitter 2021 title rivalry, saying the Ferrari driver simply "doesn't forget" what happened between them.
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McGregor returns after nearly five years as UFC 329 bout order confirmed
Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas — his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
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Cape Verde World Cup captain Ryan Mendes accused of raping team translator in New Zealand
Ryan Mendes, 36, the captain of Cape Verde's World Cup 2026 squad, has been accused of sexually assaulting a Brazilian translator during the team's March trip to Auckland. FIFA says it is in contact with New Zealand authorities but has declined to comment further.
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Scotland begin coaching search hours after Clarke resigns following World Cup exit
Steve Clarke stepped down as Scotland head coach after the nation's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, with SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell confirming he had already received messages from interested managers the following morning.
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Canuto floors Karim in 30 seconds then makes it rain on Daniel Cormier in TUF 34 octagon
GiGi Canuto finished Anita Karim with body kicks in under 30 seconds on The Ultimate Fighter 34, then scattered $500 in cash across the octagon after winning a pre-fight bet with opposing coach Daniel Cormier — a celebration producers believe is a first in UFC history.
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Diomande prefers PSG over Liverpool in £112m RB Leipzig transfer race
Yan Diomande has identified Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer, dealing a blow to Liverpool's hopes of signing the 19-year-old Ivory Coast forward as a successor to Mohamed Salah.
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PSG convince £100m-rated Diomande to snub Liverpool in favour of Champions League project
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has chosen Paris Saint-Germain over Liverpool, according to The Athletic. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, valued at around £100m, is expected to complete his move to Paris once his country's World Cup campaign ends.
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Ugarte hits 'rock bottom' after knee ligament blow as United team-mates rally round
Manuel Ugarte has opened up on suffering what he called 'the most serious injury a footballer can face' after a knee ligament injury ended his World Cup campaign with Uruguay. Several Manchester United team-mates, including Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot, responded publicly with messages of support.
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Lucas Trejo's wife and two children found dead after 74-hour search in Venezuela earthquake
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's wife Yanina Maranella and their two children, Aaron and Ainhoa, have been confirmed dead following the earthquakes that have devastated Venezuela, killing at least 1,500 people and leaving 69,000 missing.
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Saracens overpower Trailfinders 52-14 to claim fourth PWR title after four-year wait
Saracens ended four years without a Premiership Women's Rugby title by dismantling Trailfinders Women 52-14 at the Twickenham Stoop, with Director of Women's Rugby Alex Austerberry crediting a relentless winning culture for the club's return to the summit.
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Sunderland reject Chelsea's £8m bid for Xhaka and insist midfielder is not for sale
Sunderland have turned down an £8m offer from Chelsea for Granit Xhaka and told the club he will not be sold at any price, despite the Swiss midfielder reportedly having already agreed personal terms with the Blues.
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Pickford backs England to thrive in knockouts as DR Congo tie looms in Atlanta
Jordan Pickford has dismissed concerns over England's defensive vulnerability and predicted the Three Lions will come into their own in the knockout rounds, beginning with Wednesday's last-16 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta.
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Wolff credits Verstappen himself, not Red Bull's upgrade, for Austria title scare
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Max Verstappen's personal mastery of the Red Bull Ring — where he has won five times — was the primary reason Red Bull pushed George Russell so hard in Austria, finishing just 1.6 seconds behind the race winner.
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Henderson becomes first player to feature in four World Cups as England top Group L
Jordan Henderson made history as a late substitute in England's 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, becoming the first player to appear at four World Cups. The 36-year-old midfielder, whose tournament debut came in 2014, says England's focus now turns to the knockout stages.
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Joao Pinheiro to referee South Africa vs Canada in World Cup round of 32
Portugal's Joao Pinheiro has been appointed referee for South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The 38-year-old is making his first appearance at a major international tournament.
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