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‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final
Ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, a notable shift in support has emerged across Latin America, with many people saying they will back Spain over Argentina. Commentators, including Brazilian journalist Julia Duailibi, have pointed to racist behaviour by a minority of Argentinian fans during the tournament, and the perceived silence of others, as a key…
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Will the World Cup affect Arsenal’s transfer plans?
Arsenal enter the new Premier League season as defending champions, but the World Cup has left manager Mikel Arteta facing fitness concerns across a large chunk of his squad. Fifteen Arsenal players featured in the tournament, with eight still involved in this weekend’s final matches, leaving little recovery time before pre-season begins just over a…
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France and England meet in World Cup play-off with Mbappe eyeing Golden Boot
France meet England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off, a fixture unfamiliar to many American viewers but one carrying individual as well as national stakes. Kylian Mbappé is using the match to pursue the tournament’s Golden Boot, putting him in direct competition with Lionel Messi ahead of the final, while France look to…
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Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox carded a record-equalling round of 62 in the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, moving him into a share of the lead. His score matches the lowest round ever recorded at a men’s major, a mark shared with Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns, and comes…
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A third 62 at Birkdale – Fox equals Open record
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox carded an eight-under-par 62 in the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, matching the lowest round ever recorded in men’s major golf history. It is the third round of 62 shot at the tournament in barely 24 hours, following identical scores from Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns…
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No panic, but Celtic not good enough yet – Lambert
Former Celtic captain Paul Lambert has warned that the Scottish champions are “nowhere near good enough” for the season ahead unless they strengthen the squad further, though he stopped short of calling for panic. His comments come after a quiet transfer window in which Celtic have made only one signing, while several expected returns and…
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Angel Reese dangerously peddles racist conspiracy theory after WNBA coach calls her two words
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has been criticised for promoting a racial conspiracy theory on social media after a WNBA coach reportedly described her using a brief, pointed remark. The comments emerged on a night when the WNBA was already dominating sports headlines, with Reese’s off-court remarks drawing more attention than her team’s on-court performance,…
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Tuchel takes blame for England exit as Clark rewrites WNBA history
A round-up of today’s biggest stories: Tuchel’s mea culpa after England’s World Cup semi-final loss and Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking WNBA night, plus Newsom presidential speculation, Wangchuk hospitalised after hunger strike, a Sydney Harbour Bridge crash and Larry David’s HBO Max return.
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Kristin Cavallari gets rave reviews for her first pitch at Cubs game, 7’6 15-year-old basketball player & MEAT
Kristin Cavallari received praise for throwing out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game, with the moment turning heads and leaving the Cubs’ mascot visibly reacting to it. The piece is part of Outkick’s “Saturday Screencaps” roundup, a recurring feature that gathers light-hearted sports and entertainment moments during a quiet news period, with Cavallari’s…
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Northants edge Somerset thriller to make Blast final
Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat defending champions Somerset by 17 runs to book their place in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston.