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Argentina built the perfect stage for Messi to break World Cup goal record
Lionel Messi made history by being the all-time top scorer in a men's World Cup, but his achievement is also credited to the way Argentina has been playing so far.
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Why the luck of playing in certain venues could decide who wins the World Cup
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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Messi sets top scorer record - June 23
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National Rugby League
Ex feared calling Police due to player's NRL fame
FIFA World Cup 2026 Moment of the Day: To Messi with love, Team Argentina
FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: All fixtures, results and coverage
England
FIFA World Cup
Why are England fans singing 'Wonderwall' at the World Cup?
English Premier League
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid want Haaland if Vinicius Jr. leaves
Liverpool
English Premier League
Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League fixtures
Chelsea
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Chelsea's 2026-27 Premier League fixtures
Manchester United
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Man United's 2026-27 Premier League fixtures
Tottenham Hotspur
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Tottenham's 2026-27 Premier League fixtures
English Premier League
Premier League, EFL summer transfer window 2026 dates: When is Deadline Day?
Arsenal
English Premier League
Arsenal's 2026-27 Premier League fixtures
FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 - updates, news as Erling Haaland brace leaves Senegal on the brink
English Premier League
Arsenal start new PL season against Coventry
England
FIFA World Cup
Test your England knowledge in our World Cup quiz!
FIFA World Cup
Who is Saíd Martínez? 'The mathematician' set to referee England vs. Ghana at the World Cup
England
FIFA World Cup
60 years of hurt - revisiting every England World Cup exit since 1966
Football
LAFC, QPR owners buy A-League's Mariners
France
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Mbappé 'not thinking' about World Cup goal record rivalry with Messi
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Kate Douglass breaks women's 50m freestyle world record in 23.59
Kate Douglass won the women's 50-meter freestyle final at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in 23.59 seconds, bettering the world record of 23.61 set by Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom in July 2023.
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From dropkicks to dad jokes -- how WWE became a family affair for comedian KevOnStage
Though focused on growing a content empire, being a good dad remains a top priority for comic Kevin Fredericks.
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French sailor Charlie Dalin dies at 42 after cancer battle
Charlie Dalin, a French sailor who won the around-the-world race Vendee Globe in record time last year, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer in 2023.
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Laser-focused teen archer Kumkum Mohod eyes Asiad glory
In the span of a few weeks, Kumkum Mohod achieved two big dreams -- a World Cup medal and an Asian Games berth.
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"Main wapas aaungi" - Vinesh Phogat's defiance on display despite Asiad trials defeat
Vinesh lost her SF against Meenakshi, but given the obstacles before her, even stepping on the mat was a win.
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Are steroids the future? At the Enhanced Games, that future is now
The Enhanced Games has sold a group of athletes on its vision of a future of PEDs. Can it convince the rest of us?
