No split loyalties for US star 'Jedi' Robinson
Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, the USA's Liverpool-raised left-back with a strong British accent, is laser-focused on helping his national team go deep into the World Cup they are co-hosting, and will have no soft spot for his country of birth when they kick off against Croatia on Wednesday.
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Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa
Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday's showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of both teams after they lost in the opening round.
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Lula jokes he is thinking of 'signing Messi' for Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina's Lionel Messi, when asked about his country's performance in the World Cup so far.
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Ronaldo makes history before England enter World Cup fray
Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup on Wednesday but his Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo before England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy.
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No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win and career Slam at windy Shinnecock
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy made final US Open preparations on Wednesday in the last practice session before a major showdown at formidable Shinnecock.
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Rose: reduced green speeds vital as US Open winds howl
Justin Rose was pleased to hear organizers will reduce green speeds for this week's US Open with gusting winds set to howl across Shinnecock.
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday.
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US Olympic athlete Simpson receiving treatment after 'medical incident'
Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, was hospitalized after she collapsed at an athletics event in North Carolina on Tuesday, organizers said.
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Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squad
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among the players has helped bond the Netherlands World Cup squad ahead of a must-win clash with Group F pacesetters Sweden.
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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, raises inflation expectations
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank, raising its year-end inflation expectations and projecting a rate hike by the end of 2026.
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