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England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final

Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit

Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test

Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"

Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16

Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party

Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi

Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims

France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay

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

Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway

Brazil forward Endrick highlighted his versatility on Thursday as a potential asset against Norway should Carlo Ancelotti turn to him in their World Cup last-16 encounter.

New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce fairytale wedding

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

Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team's "duty" to ensure an African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout defeats for teams from the continent.

Rubio says USA 'screwed' by World Cup red card

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country's World Cup team had been "screwed" and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia.

Former Celtics star Brown in shock over trade to 76ers

Jaylen Brown, who helped Boston capture an NBA title in 2024, says he's "still processing" his shock trade to the Celtics' Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia.

Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend

Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine.

US coach Pochettino '200% Argentine' but embraces Americana

Mauricio Pochettino may be "200 percent Argentine" but the US coach has thrown himself into American culture, joyfully belting out "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as his team celebrated their World Cup win over Bosnia.

Sciver-Brunt and Knight take England to 169-5 in South Africa semi-final

England captains present and past combined to telling effect as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight rescued the hosts from a top-order collapse with a century stand in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at the Oval on Thursday.