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World Cup Daily LIVE: Canada, U.S. gameday; Haaland at Stanley Cup; Scotland fans run out of beer
Enjoy all the updates from the World Cup as we have two matches Friday, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

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Socceroos must rediscover clinical edge of early Popovic tenure

South Korea produce stirring revival to get off to winning start at FIFA World Cup

Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup's return to the Azteca

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- Ronaldo on WC fitness: Haven't you seen me play?
- Marsch 'had to beg' U.S. players to sing anthem
- Popovic secures future on eve of World Cup
- Hall vows to use brain, not brawn, to beat Fury
- Seahawks' SB LX rings salute fans, city, history
- Touré 'full of energy' as Socceroos back fitness
- Sources: No NFL discipline for Chiefs coach Merritt
- 'Emotional' Mexico shaken by Azteca atmosphere
- Bears whacked with $40k in fines for rule breach
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The Bears quarterback said the pose, skyline and overall concept were designed as a tribute to Chicago's most famous athlete.
Paul Kane/Getty Images 'It's all of ours': Dons' coaching call must put the club, not egos, first
Essendon's at a crossroads, and any decision on the coach shouldn't be self-serving or to satisfy any 'boys' club', but for the fans and members who have carried the club through its darkest years, urges Rohan Connolly.
Phil Walter/Getty Images Aussie Super Rugby situation is embarrassing, but competition concessions can't be the way forward
For the first time in the five years of Super Rugby Pacific, there will be no Australian involvement in the semifinals. As the competition's format continues to be discussed, Aussie officials can't take the easy way out.
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After three months of the 2026 NRL season, it is time again to evaluate the teams. Who have the best chance to win the premiership? Who are legitimate contenders? And which teams should be looking towards the 2027 season?
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Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Delia Brengel Ranking every dog name and pun from the 2026 'Stanley Pup'
The NHL's "Stanley Pup" is a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs that's airing in the U.S. and Canada on Monday.
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Disney+ will be the new home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Australia and New Zealand after signing a long-term agreement for the exclusive multimedia rights.
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