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Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division

When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from.

Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster: reports

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US media outlets including ESPN reported on Monday.

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Tortorella won't return as Vegas coach after NHL Final run

John Tortorella will not return as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding the club's run to the Stanley Cup Final, team general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Tuesday.

Moutet's foul-mouthed interview turns air blue at Queen's

France's Corentin Moutet left British television viewers stunned with a foul-mouthed outburst after his victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

McIlroy sees calmer fans and no lost US Open course

Rory McIlroy is getting better treatment from Long Island golf fans at the US Open than he did at last year's Ryder Cup and adds he's confident Shinnecock will not lose the course.

NBA Bulls confirm Splitter as new coach

Tiago Splitter was named the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after guiding Portland to the NBA playoffs last season as an interim coach.

Ruben Amorim takes charge of ailing AC Milan

Ruben Amorim will lead AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League after taking charge of the ailing seven-time European champions on Monday.

McIlroy says PGA Tour's response to LIV will hurt some events

Upcoming PGA Tour changes sparked by the threat of now-struggling LIV Golf will hurt some events by making them second-class tournaments, six-time major winner Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday.

Brazil can't expect easy win over Haiti, says Douglas Santos

Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener.

Scott to make 100th consecutive major start at US Open

Australian Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive major start on Thursday at the US Open, joining record-holder Jack Nicklaus as the only men with runs to reach the century mark.

New Zealand pick Nicholls to replace Williamson in second Test

New Zealand have picked Henry Nicholls to replace retired star Kane Williamson in the second Test against England on Wednesday.

Chalobah replaces injured England defender Livramento at World Cup

England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on the eve of the team's opening match against Croatia.

Root taking England captaincy on 'game by game' basis in Stokes' absence

Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" after replacing the exiled Ben Stokes for this week's second Test against New Zealand.

No.1 Scheffler joins Spaun, Howell to start US Open quest

World number one Scottie Scheffler will play alongside defending champion JJ Spaun and reigning US Amateur champion Mason Howell in Thursday's first round of the US Open, organizers announced Tuesday.

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.

'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe

Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup.

Ex-Eintracht coach Toppmoeller appointed Lens boss

Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Topmoeller has been appointed Lens coach after Pierre Sage left for Crystal Palace, the French Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.

Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi after one World Cup game

Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on national TV on Monday.

Chess legend Carlsen backs Norway to go far at World Cup

Chess legend and avid football fan Magnus Carlsen predicted on Tuesday that Norway would "hammer" Iraq in their World Cup opener -- and could go on to reach the quarter-finals.

Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup' - coach

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday.

'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw

When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas.

India's Sooryavanshi, 15, loses cool in on-field spat

Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange.

'Anger, disbelief and worry': Stokes saga overshadows England's revival

Ben Stokes' absence will cast a long shadow over England's bid to clinch a series victory against New Zealand when they face the Black Caps without their controversial captain this week.

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.

Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw

Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.

Uruguay's Bielsa says 'I'm not a model' after World Cup exchange

Marcelo Bielsa was involved in an awkward exchange with a reporter at the World Cup on Monday which concluded with the Uruguay coach saying: "I'm not a model."

Iraq coach urges outsiders to 'shock the world'

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said there is no room for fear as his unfancied side prepare to face Erling Haaland and Norway in their first World Cup match in 40 years.

Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form

World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title when he makes his Tour of Switzerland debut this week.

Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.

Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.

Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist the South American nation is already the king of the grill.

Winds batter Shinnecock as US Open practice begins

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, seeking a career Grand Slam with a victory in this week's 126th US Open, tested himself in windy afternoon conditions Monday as practice began at Shinnecock.

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