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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale.

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Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup.

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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey

Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey

Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Australia conjured a stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey.

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Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

Jalen Brunson's 45-point masterpiece propelled the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, but his biggest contribution to ending the drought may have come two years ago.

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Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off.

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McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

Scotland match-winner John McGinn is optimistic his team can go on to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the very first time after marking their return to the tournament following a 28-year absence with a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday.

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'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat

'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's first chance at an NBA championship came sooner than most expected, and the 22-year-old French phenomenon admitted he wasn't ready for the moment.

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Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years

Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years

The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.

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New York's victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold

New York's victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold

The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's elation after the hometown Knicks broke a 53-year curse to win the NBA Finals.

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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years

Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years

The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.

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