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In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup

Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants

Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens

Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout

Korda fights back at US Women's Open

'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets

Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness

FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry

Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead

US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'

In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice.

Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup

World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final warm-up friendly before the tournament kicks off next week.

Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on immigration and social justice at a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens

Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices.

Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has apologised after their "embarrassing" Super Rugby playoff capitulation to the Wellington Hurricanes, admitting the team let down their fans.

Korda fights back at US Women's Open

World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women's Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in Friday's best round to sit just two strokes off the lead.

'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets

Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.

Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness

Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.

FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry

FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry.

Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead

JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament.

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