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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test

In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections

England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star

England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.

Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner

Substitute Goncalo Ramos's headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a gripping contest with Croatia.

Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash

Ireland coach Andy Farrell insists Australia can beat any team in world rugby, but the Wallabies' recent history points to an uphill task in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday.

Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico

England will travel to Mexico for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match knowing they face a huge altitude problem but powerless to do much about it as they prepare to enter the lion's den.

'I was just missing a goal,' says Spain's Yamal

Spain star Lamine Yamal said Thursday he was delighted with his team's performance in their 3-0 win in the World Cup last 32 against Austria -- but admitted he would have liked to score.

'Royal wedding': Epic Swift-Kelce fairytale marriage begins

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce kicked off Thursday, with a rehearsal dinner for 100 guests ahead of a star-studded extravaganza at the famed Madison Square Garden.

Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach

Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the "match of our lives" but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday's last 32 clash.

France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup

France forward Bradley Barcola warned on Thursday that Paraguay would bring a physical approach when the sides meet in the World Cup last 16 in Philadelphia.

Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4

Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this July 4.

Sciver-Brunt and Knight send England into Women's T20 World Cup final

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa in at the Oval on Thursday.

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