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Scotland cling to World Cup 2026 last chance as miracle permutations mount
Scotland finished third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference, leaving their round-of-32 hopes dependent on results across six other groups. Captain John McGinn admitted the side need a 'miracle' to survive.
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Panama players come to blows in training two days before England World Cup clash
Panama's preparations for their World Cup Group L finale against England at MetLife Stadium were disrupted on Friday when Cecilio Waterman and Jose Luis Rodriguez clashed during an open training session, with team-mates stepping in to separate them.
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Lipski leaves UFC's chaos behind to chase PFL flyweight title at 32
Ariane Lipski da Silva endured nine canceled or postponed bouts across a 6-8 UFC record before departing the promotion. Now signed with the PFL, the former KSW flyweight champion is targeting a title run after winning her promotional debut in March.
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Antonelli dominates Austrian GP practice as Ferrari's new engine upgrade misfires
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped both Friday practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix and led the long-run standings for Mercedes, while Ferrari's new power unit upgrade failed to deliver, leaving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc well off the pace at Spielberg.
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Cadillac's 10-part Austrian GP upgrade derailed by electrical failures and floor fire
Cadillac arrived at the Red Bull Ring with the grid's most extensive upgrade package of the 2026 season, only for Sergio Perez to stop twice with electrical issues and Valtteri Bottas to suffer a floor fire during Friday practice.
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Newcastle fear City will pursue £100m Tonali after sealing £116m Anderson deal
Manchester City are closing in on a £116m move for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle believe Sandro Tonali will be next on Pep Guardiola's shopping list, with Tottenham already having a £75m bid rejected for the Italian midfielder.
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FIFA denies France black armbands for Deschamps' mother as minute's silence agreed
FIFA has rejected France's request to wear black armbands in tribute to Didier Deschamps' late mother ahead of their Copa America group finale against Norway. A minute's silence will instead be held before kick-off in Massachusetts, dedicated to victims of the Venezuela earthquake.
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Pride flags permitted as Egypt and Iran clash in Seattle's unofficial 'Pride Match' at World Cup 2026
The Group G fixture between Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field on June 26 coincides with Seattle's Pride weekend, prompting both nations' football federations to formally request FIFA cancel associated events — a request FIFA refused.
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Pulisic returns from injury as USA fall to Türkiye's stoppage-time winner but advance top of Group D
The United States lost 3-2 to Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday when Kaan Ayhan scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time, but the result carried little consequence — the USA had already secured top spot in Group D and Christian Pulisic made a sharp comeback from a calf injury.
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From cleaning bathrooms in rural Brazil to PFL San Diego: Ilara Joanne's long road to the big stage
Brazilian featherweight Ilara Joanne, nicknamed 'Arya Stark', has opened up about her journey from the backlands of Ceará to the Professional Fighters League, where she faces former LFA champion Shannon Clark on June 27.
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Leclerc admits Ferrari 'far away' from repeating Barcelona win after grip-starved Austria practice
Charles Leclerc says he is 'not so confident' Ferrari can back up its Spanish Grand Prix victory after a difficult Friday practice in Austria, where the Scuderia struggled for grip and ended FP2 with Hamilton fifth and Leclerc eighth.
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Guy Stephan to manage France against Norway after Deschamps flies home for mother's funeral
Didier Deschamps has temporarily left France's World Cup camp following the death of his mother, with long-time assistant Guy Stephan stepping in to lead Les Bleus against Norway in their final Group I match on June 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Hardy warns Wales that snubbed Springbok De Klerk has a point to prove against them
Kieran Hardy believes Faf de Klerk will arrive at Allianz Stadium with a chip on his shoulder after missing out on South Africa's Nations Championship squad, making Saturday's Barbarians clash a personal audition for the veteran scrum-half.
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Mercedes honour Niki Lauda's legacy as family visits Red Bull Ring seven years on
Niki Lauda's son Mathias and grandson Lennon joined the Mercedes team at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, seven years after the three-time world champion's death in 2019.
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Anthony Taylor named referee for Senegal vs Iraq as both nations face World Cup exit
Premier League veteran Anthony Taylor will take charge of the Senegal vs Iraq clash at World Cup 2026, with both sides needing a win to keep any hope of progression from Group E alive.
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Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet in must-win Group H decider at World Cup 2026
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia face off in their final Group H match at NRG Stadium, Houston, with both sides knowing only a win guarantees progress to the knockout stage.
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Toney insists he brings more than penalties as England squad role comes under scrutiny
Ivan Toney has pushed back against the perception that Thomas Tuchel called him into England's World Cup squad purely as a penalty specialist, arguing he is a complete striker capable of contributing far more to the team.
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Solbakken rests Haaland for Norway's World Cup group decider against France
Erling Haaland, who has scored four goals in two matches at the World Cup, will start on the bench as Norway face France in their Group I finale at Boston Stadium on Friday. Coach Ståle Solbakken made 10 changes to his starting lineup.
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Bisping's fury drives GiGi Canuto to 30-second TUF 34 finish as Team Bisping end losing start
Michael Bisping's intense response to an 0-2 start on The Ultimate Fighter 34 paid off when strawweight GiGi Canuto stopped Anita Karim in under 30 seconds, handing Team Bisping their first win of the season against Daniel Cormier's squad.
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Russell flags McLaren's hot-weather pace as 'real threat' ahead of Austrian GP
George Russell has warned that McLaren's race pace at the Red Bull Ring is a genuine concern for Mercedes, pointing to a consistent trend of the papaya team excelling in high-temperature conditions. Kimi Antonelli topped both Friday practice sessions, with the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris close behind.
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