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Olympic champion McKeown out of Commonwealth Games
Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown, a five-time Olympic backstroke champion, has withdrawn from this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after being diagnosed with glandular fever. The 24-year-old, who holds the Olympic, world and Commonwealth titles in both the 100m and 200m backstroke, said she was “gutted to medically withdraw” but believed it was the right decision…
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Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals
France reached the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco, avenging nothing but confirming their status as one of the tournament’s most relentless sides after beating the same opponents at the semi-final stage in Qatar. Kylian Mbappé was again decisive, missing a first-half penalty before scoring a spectacular curling opener and setting…
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FIFA World Cup champion praises Team USA despite tournament’s end: ‘They did surprise us’
France’s 1998 World Cup winner Christian Karembeu has praised the United States men’s national team following their exit from the 2026 World Cup, saying the squad exceeded European expectations on home soil. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Karembeu suggested the USMNT’s progress under head coach Mauricio Pochettino was so encouraging that he would not be…
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‘Absolute perfection!’ Mbappe fires France ahead against Morocco
France have taken a 2-0 lead over Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring in a match that ended in a France victory. The BBC Sport piece centres on a video replay showcasing Mbappe’s goal from multiple camera angles, with the finish praised as “absolute perfection”. The accompanying content is…
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Mbappe penalty saved by Bono after long wait
France beat Morocco 2-0 in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston, with the standout moment being Kylian Mbappe’s saved penalty. Morocco goalkeeper Bono kept out the spot-kick after Mbappe had been made to wait more than three minutes before taking it, a notable talking point in a match France ultimately controlled. Despite the missed…
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Glens ‘deserve huge credit’ after RFS loss – Devine
Glentoran manager Declan Devine praised his players after a narrow 2-1 defeat by Latvian side RFS in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League first round qualifier at the Oval. Although the east Belfast club now trail by a single goal, Devine insisted the tie was “only half-time” and said his side would carry…
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York come from behind to beat Hull
York Knights came from behind to beat Hull FC 20-16 in the Betfred Super League, securing a third consecutive league victory for the first time in the club’s history. Trailing 16-8 at half-time, Mark Applegarth’s side rallied to claim their sixth win of the campaign, moving up to ninth in the table and leapfrogging Hull,…
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Stephen Curry opens up about possibly teaming up with LeBron James, which was once a ‘pipe dream’
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has spoken publicly about the prospect of joining forces with long-time rival LeBron James, a possibility he once regarded as fanciful. James has announced he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency after nine seasons, and the Warriors have emerged as one of the teams in the…
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England thrash India as Brook shines in Bristol to secure series win
England secured their first ever T20 series win over India, moving to an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in Bristol. The result marks a significant milestone for the England men’s side against the touring Indians, who were on the receiving end of what the BBC described as a…
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‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence
Spain have set a new men’s World Cup record for the longest run without conceding a goal, a milestone reached during their 1-0 last-16 win over Portugal. Goalkeeper Unai Simón passed the 559-minute mark previously held by Switzerland (set across the 1994, 2006 and 2010 tournaments), and now stands at 560 minutes without conceding across…