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'Beast' Haaland a different player to me, says Kane

'Beast' Haaland a different player to me, says Kane

England captain Harry Kane labelled Erling Haaland "a machine" but said he and Norway's "beast" of a number nine are completely different players as they prepare to face off in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

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Wemby inks Spurs extension, tells fans 'I'm here to stay'

Wemby inks Spurs extension, tells fans 'I'm here to stay'

Victor Wembanyama signed a long-term contract extension with the NBA San Antonio Spurs on Friday after telling supporters: "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

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My goals don't matter if we win World Cup, says Yamal

My goals don't matter if we win World Cup, says Yamal

Lamine Yamal said if Spain wins the World Cup nobody will care about his failure to score, after the teen superstar was again absent from the scoresheet in his side's 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium on Friday.

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Courtois backs Lammens to bounce back after World Cup blunder

Courtois backs Lammens to bounce back after World Cup blunder

Thibaut Courtois rallied behind Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens on Friday after the Manchester United stopper's agonising late blunder gifted Spain a 2-1 victory in their World Cup quarter-final.

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Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners

Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was "surreal" to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain.

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NBA T-Wolves add Ball and Green as James eyes options

NBA T-Wolves add Ball and Green as James eyes options

With LeBron James still looking at options for a new NBA home, the Minnesota Timberwolves adjusted their roster on Friday, adding guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a four-team trade.

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Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets

Apple sues OpenAI for stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of orchestrating a campaign to steal the iPhone maker's trade secrets as it tries to develop its own consumer hardware device.

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England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash

England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash

England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

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Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium

Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday to move into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a hectic game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens.

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Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi

Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France World Cup semi

Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday.

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