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Pulisic embraces home World Cup moment as Richards looks ready

The wait is over. After years of buildup and weeks of training in Atlanta, Chicago and Orange County, the USMNT’s home World Cup finally begins against Paraguay, a familiar opponent. The moment is anything but routine; Christian Pulisic said he plans to “try to enjoy the moment” even as

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Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams return to full training with Spain

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returned to full training with Spain at the team’s base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Thursday, providing a significant fitness boost ahead of their World Cup opener against Cape Verde. The pair, along with Victor Munoz, missed Spain’s final warm-up friendly against Peru

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Mariska Hargitay says Knicks comeback topped her wedding night

Mariska Hargitay said the Knicks' stunning comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals might have outshone her wedding night with husband Peter Hermann. "I love my husband, and our wedding night was great and all, but I think it might have been the greatest night of my

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Bayern submit €53m bid for Ismael Saibari as PSV seek club-record fee

Bayern Munich have stepped up their pursuit of PSV midfielder Ismael Saibari by submitting an improved offer worth a total of €53 million. The package reportedly comprises a guaranteed €48 million fixed fee plus up to €5 million in performance-related add-ons, with the Morocco international a priority target as Bayern

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Prince Cisse signs first professional contract with Liverpool

Prince Cisse, 17, has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool after a breakthrough 2025-26 season. He is one of eight academy prospects to put pen to paper, with the deal expected to keep him at Anfield until 2029, the maximum length permitted for a player his age. The defender

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Tuchel urges Elliot Anderson to stay humble amid Man City links

England boss Thomas Tuchel has urged Elliot Anderson to stay humble as the Nottingham Forest midfielder continues to be linked with a British record move to Manchester City. The 23-year-old is expected to be a cornerstone of the Three Lions' midfield when they begin their World Cup campaign against

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Winners and losers from Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win over South Africa

Mexico finally won a World Cup opener, snapping a run of seven previous opening matches without victory — five defeats and two draws, including one against South Africa in 2010. A ninth-minute goal from Julián Quiñones and a second-half header from Raúl Jiménez produced a 2-0 result at Estadio Azteca, but

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Alisson: Ancelotti has transformed Brazil dressing room

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker said Carlo Ancelotti has completely "transformed" the atmosphere in Brazil’s dressing room since taking charge, and that the squad had endured a very difficult period before the former Real Madrid boss arrived. Ancelotti took over in May 2025 and will be the first

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Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Quinones and Jimenez shine in opening win

Mexico made the perfect start to their 2026 World Cup, beating South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored, and three red cards were shown in the second half. Mexico nearly led inside five minutes when Israel Reyes picked out Jimenez, whose first-time effort was

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Five keys for Canada vs Bosnia: goals, defence and fullbacks

Canada opens its World Cup campaign at Toronto Stadium with a familiar setting that suddenly feels very big. Maxime Crépeau said the lead-up felt "real" as motorcades and heightened security underscored the occasion, while injuries to Alphonso Davies and others have tested the squad — yet Jesse Marsch'

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Quinones strike gives Mexico the lead as Sithole is sent off

Julian Quinones opened the scoring in the ninth minute, slipping a shot through the keeper’s legs to register the first goal of the home World Cup at Estadio Azteca. Mexico dominated the opening period, probing from the right and fashioning a string of chances; Gutierrez in particular caused problems

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Matthaus sets two exit scenarios for Nagelsmann ahead of World Cup

German legend Lothar Matthaus has outlined two clear paths that could see national manager Julian Nagelsmann leave his post early despite a contract running until 2028. Speaking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Matthaus said Nagelsmann's future depends entirely on performance: a group-stage disaster would trigger an immediate

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Charlamagne tha God criticizes Taylor Swift's courtside Knicks appearance

Charlamagne tha God criticized Taylor Swift after her courtside appearance at Wednesday’s NBA Finals Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs. On Thursday’s radio show he asked why she is a Knicks fan and mocked the outing, while co-host DJ Envy said Swift, who is from Reading, Pennsylvania,

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Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan World Cup squad and retires

Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a persistent injury, bringing a premature end to his international career. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he is stepping away from the national team entirely after failing to recover in time for the tournament

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How to Compete on American Ninja Warrior: Eligibility and Training Tips

Each season, co-hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman, and Zuri Hall introduce a fresh lineup of competitors tackling one of the world’s toughest obstacle courses. It takes strength, fearlessness and determination, and even longtime Ninjas say the event has a unique energy. "You can really feel the energy while

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I could flip my $300 World Cup tickets for a $1K profit. I'm holding them

When the email arrived that I'd won the FIFA lottery, I felt like I'd beaten the system. I had two tickets to the first group stage match in Miami and planned to invite a lifelong friend. Then a buddy mentioned that Juanes had sold his tickets

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Patrick Mahomes Signs Record Contract, Becomes Highest-Paid NFL Player

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs agreed to a two-year extension to his existing contract, keeping him in Kansas City through the 2033 season, when he will be 38. Under the extension he is set to receive $504.75 million in guaranteed money over seven years; with incentives the payout could

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Differences emerge between Harry Kane and Bayern over extension terms

Harry Kane’s future at Bayern Munich has been cast into sudden doubt after contract extension talks stalled. Kicker noted there are "differences regarding the conditions and the term of the new contract" between the striker and the club hierarchy, and financially powerful clubs across Europe are monitoring

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Knicks' historic comeback featured memorable celebrity moments

Madison Square Garden hosted another iconic moment when the New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs, the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. The win puts the Knicks up 3-1 in the series. The game will be remembered not only for the comeback but

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How to watch all 3 World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies: Shakira, Katy Perry, more

The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, June 11, and three of the first four matches will feature each of the host countries. Before play begins, the United States, Mexico and Canada will each hold an opening ceremony set to start 90 minutes before the scheduled kickoff, showcasing talent from

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How to watch Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina with a VPN

If you need to access your usual streaming service from another country or bypass geo-restrictions, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, creates a secure, encrypted connection and lets you appear to be in a country where the match is being shown. Today's

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How to buy Netherlands World Cup 2026 tickets: dates, fixtures, prices

The Netherlands head to North America with a loyal, orange-clad following and three group fixtures to cheer on: Japan v Netherlands on June 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas (3pm), Netherlands v Sweden on June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston (12pm), and Tunisia v Netherlands on June

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How to Watch Mexico vs South Africa Free Online

Locked out of the Mexico vs South Africa stream from where you are? Install NordVPN on your device — console browser, handheld, phone, or laptop — and connect to a UK server (London works). The plan is 73% off at $3.37/month and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. Open ITVX, make

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He asked if I was drunk! Ouedraogo on Nagelsmann's World Cup call

Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to the German national team for the 2026 World Cup to replace the injured Lennart Karl. The RB Leipzig youngster was enjoying his vacation in Marbella, Spain, when the phone rang and national team coach Julian Nagelsmann was on the other end. "I

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James Rodriguez backs Luis Diaz's Ballon d'Or bid

Colombia captain James Rodriguez said teammate Luis Diaz is a genuine contender for this year's Ballon d'Or after a standout season with Bayern Munich, adding that a deep World Cup run would cement the winger's world-class status. Diaz secured the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in