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Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

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.

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Winds batter Shinnecock as US Open practice begins

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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'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

The whole world is waiting to see Lionel Messi, said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, when the defending champions begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday.

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Spaun hopes grit and grinding brings US Open title repeat

Spaun hopes grit and grinding brings US Open title repeat

Defending champion JJ Spaun plans to use the same formula to win the US Open this week at Shinnecock as he did to capture his first major title last year at Oakmont.

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Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal

Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said Monday that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be "completely open" by Friday, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.

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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.

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Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

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Forget losing course: Fitzpatrick wants Shinnecock tough

Forget losing course: Fitzpatrick wants Shinnecock tough

Matt Fitzpatrick missed the cut at Shinnecock in the 2018 US Open, but the world number four wants to see the course play even harder at this week's US Open.

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No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde

No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.

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Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.

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