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Swiss wunderkind Manzambi scores 'childhood dream' brace

Good US Open shots not good enough for 2-over Scheffler

Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina

Stokes set for England return in New Zealand finale - reports

McIlroy pleased with reduced green speeds in US Open winds

Quarantine over for almost all hantavirus ship passengers, crew

US stocks resume upward climb as dollar advances again after Fed outlook

Stevens seizes US Open lead with McIlroy, Aberg one back

Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists attack Niger airport, 11 soldiers killed

'Big-game' Bellingham shows his worth for England at World Cup

New Zealand's Henry rocks England in 2nd Test after Phillips century

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

USGA will water greens between waves at US Open

Greens will be watered between Thursday and Friday morning and afternoon waves of US Open players at Shinnecock to keep conditions playable in gusty winds, US Golf Association officials said Wednesday.