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Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's mastermind marks 100 games in charge

Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th game as Argentina coach at the World Cup on Friday -- the latest milestone in a golden era for the Albiceleste.

Mourinho's Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

Jose Mourinho will kick off his second spell in charge of Real Madrid at home against Real Sociedad in La Liga.

'Any team can beat you', warns Ruiz as Spain seek end to World Cup woe

Fabian Ruiz is confident Spain are gaining momentum as the European champions aim to end a 16-year hiatus to win a World Cup knockout game against Austria on Thursday.

Haaland fires Norway into last 16 as France, Mexico look to advance

Erling Haaland fired Norway to their first ever World Cup knockout victory in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday as France and Mexico also aim to book their places in the last 16.

Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday.

Portugal's Silva bides his time after being benched at World Cup

Bernardo Silva said it was not his job to question the coach's decisions after being benched for the past two games as Portugal prepare for Thursday's World Cup showdown against Croatia.

LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season

NBA superstar LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that rocked the league on Tuesday as free agency opened.

US stars relish soccer's primetime moment against Bosnia

Soccer has made astounding progress in America in recent years, but the United States players know the spotlight on Wednesday's knockout clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina will be by far the brightest yet.

Zverev wins in four sets to reach Wimbledon round two

French Open champion Alexander Zverev came through a testing four-set battle with Belgian debutant Alexander Blockx to reach the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday.

Lampard extends Coventry stay after promotion to Premier League

Frank Lampard has signed a new deal with Coventry that is set to keep him with the Premier League side until 2029, it was announced Tuesday.

Grimaldo realises goal of Atletico Madrid move from Leverkusen

Alejandro Grimaldo said he had realised a long-term ambition to play for one of Spain's biggest clubs after joining Atletico Madrid on Tuesday for a reported fee of 20 million euros ($23 million) from Bayer Leverkusen.

Djokovic, Sinner aim to step up Wimbledon title chase

Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner must dust themselves down after bruising scares that exposed chinks in their armour.

Brook ready for "great honour" of succeeding Stokes as Test skipper

Harry Brook said Tuesday it would be a "great honour" to succeed Ben Stokes as England's Test captain even if that meant he was responsible for leading the side in all three international formats.

LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA career

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career - media reports

LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Gardner stars as Australia thrash the West Indies in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final

Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball as Australia booked their place in the Women's T20 World Cup final with an eight-wicket thrashing of the West Indies at the Oval on Tuesday.

Former Barca teen star Fati seals permanent Monaco switch

Monaco confirmed the signing of Ansu Fati from Spanish champions Barcelona on Tuesday after a successful loan spell at the club.

No business as usual after shock World Cup exit, say German FA

The German FA (DFB) on Tuesday stopped short of backing coach Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's shock World Cup elimination, saying there would be no business as usual after the "crushing" last-32 defeat.

Ancelotti shows Brazil his worth at World Cup but concerns remain

Carlo Ancelotti kept his trademark cool to guide Brazil into the World Cup last 16 but defender Gabriel admits there is room for improvement as they attempt to defy the sceptics.

US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture-war battles.

Australia hold West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final

Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday.

Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare

Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, after Iga Swiatek started her title defence with a nervy win.

Defending champ Swiatek survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round

Iga Swiatek survived a scare to start her Wimbledon title defence with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win over American world number 79 Taylor Townsend on Tuesday.

US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture-war battles.

PSG's Portugal forward Ramos signs five-year AC Milan deal

Paris Saint-Germain's Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos has agreed a five-year deal with Italian side AC Milan, the clubs confirmed on Tuesday.

Germany questions footballing identity after fresh World Cup failure

Yet another World Cup failure has Germany questioning its footballing identity, with some calling for radical changes at all levels in the football-mad nation.

Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return

Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence.

Swim star Marchand limps out of French nationals as Europeans loom

Swimming star Leon Marchand pulled out of the French nationals on Tuesday with a leg muscle issue just weeks before the European Championships.

Paralluelo joins Barca women's departures

Spain's Salma Paralluelo will leave Barcelona after her contract ended on Tuesday, said the Catalan giants.

Sommer, Acerbi, Darmian, De Vrij leave Inter Milan

Inter Milan announced on Tuesday the departure of goalkeeper Yann Sommer, central defenders Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij as well as right-back Matteo Darmian.

Sommer, Acerbi, Darmian leave Inter Milan

Inter Milan announced on Tuesday the departure of goalkeeper Yann Sommer, central defender Francesco Acerbi and right-back Matteo Darmian.

Skating allows Russian, Belarussians to return as neutrals

Russian and Belarusian skaters will be allowed to return to international competition as neutrals for the 2026–2027 season, the International Skating Union (ISU) announced on Tuesday.

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