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NBA Finals - Game 3NY leads series 2-0

'Never thought he'd grow up to be the player he is today': Why Jalen Brunson might be built for this

Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.

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The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in time for a Finals run

Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.

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FIFA WORLD CUP

World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!

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The World Cup record that will be broken three times in first week

While the World Cup is always a chance to see bright new talents, 2026 also provides a chance to celebrate longevity both on the pitch and on the bench.

ROUND 13 REVIEW

Stocks: Wizard's great disappearing act; another huge captain's performance

Jordan Dawson producd an amazing captain's performance, but serious questions must be asked of North Melbourne, and we saw the Wizard's great disappearing act! Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 13.

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FIFA WORLD CUP

Socceroos World Cup Daily: No cake, but birthday celebrations all the same in camp

Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas each day as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Devlin puts Hearts future on back burner for WC

With the heartbreak of the final day of the Scottish season still raw, Socceroos midfielder Cameron Devlin says any decision he makes about his future at Hearts will have to wait until after the FIFA World Cup.

AROUND THE NFL

A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett, Jared Verse: Inside the NFL's June 1 blockbuster trades

More than 15 coaches, players and execs shed light on the back-to-back trades that happened on a key June day.

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From QB battles to rookie progress, here's everything we're watching at minicamps

NFL Nation frames minicamp storylines, including Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and QBs in Arizona and Minnesota.

FRENCH OPEN MEN'S FINAL

How Alexander Zverev finally won a major title

Facing a wide-open field, Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title -- something he might have doubted would ever happen.

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MONACO GP

'An incredibly difficult pill to swallow': Monaco's impact on Russell title hopes

A series of errors in Monaco has seemingly derailed Russell's season. He and Mercedes remain optimistic.

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Hamilton full of praise for Monaco winner Antonelli

Lewis Hamilton joked that Kimi Antonelli is catching his record Formula 1 win tally after watching the the Italian teen claim a fifth straight victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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