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Soccer - World Cup: Norway benches Erling Haaland, 9 other starters vs. France - June 26 (UPI) -- Norway will bench Erling Haaland and nine other starters for a World Cup Group I finale against France, according to lineups released Friday by FIFA.

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MLB -- Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza after 34-47 start, 6-game skid

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Entertainment News -- Novak Djokovic documentary coming to Prime Video in August -- "Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter," a new documentary about Serbian tennis pro Novak Djokovic, will premiere on Prime Video in August.

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Soccer -- World Cup: USA at 'top level' despite loss to Turkey; Pulisic healthy -- U.S. players believe they remain at a "top level," despite a group stage finale loss to Turkey, and are ready for the Round of 32 at the World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup: Turkey defeats USA

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Sports News -- MMA icon Cris Cyborg to defend PFL title vs. Vieira in retirement bout -- MMA legend Cris Cyborg will battle Ketlen Vieira and defend her PFA featherweight title in a retirement bout Aug 22 in Tampa, Fla., she announced.

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NBA -- Minnesota Timberwolves trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball -- The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to trade for Charlotte Hornets guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, a league source told UPI on Thursday.

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NFL -- Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested on felony kidnapping, robbery charges -- Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested on felony robbery and kidnapping charges, the Hillsborough County (Fla.) state attorney said.

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Soccer -- World Cup: Vinicius Jr., Brazil sink Scotland to win Group C -- Vinicius Jr. scored twice to lead Brazil over Scotland, securing first-place in Group C at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday at Miami Stadium.

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Soccer -- World Cup: Switzerland holds off Canada to win Group B -- Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi each scored to fuel a 2-1 win over Canada and clinch Group B for Switzerland on Wednesday at the World Cup.

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NBA -- Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers agree to record $185M extension -- The Los Angeles Lakers and veteran guard Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million contract extension, AMR Agency announced Wednesday.

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NFL -- Jacksonville Jaguars, TE Brenton Strange agree to $48M extension -- The Jacksonville Jaguars and tight end Brenton Strange agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract extension, his agency confirmed Wednesday.

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NBA -- Top pick A.J. Dybantsa vies to earn spot, seek knowledge from Wizards -- A.J. Dybantsa is focused on earning a spot with the Washington Wizards and seeks veteran knowledge, the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft told reporters.

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MLB -- Spike punctures end 24-game hit streak of Athletics' Zack Gelof -- Athletics infielder Zack Gelof sustained punctures from spikes in his right hand, resulting in his exit and snapping a 24-game hitting streak.

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U.S. News -- TSA confiscates 300 drones at U.S. World Cup events -- Federal air marshals have seized more than 300 drones during World Cup events in the United States, the TSA said Tuesday.

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Soccer -- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups -- Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups on Tuesday, finding the net twice in a win over Uzbekistan.

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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark ruled out vs. Los Angeles Sparks

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Chicago Cubs trade for New York Mets pitcher David Peterson

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Florida Panthers trade for Philadelphia Flyers' Garnet Hathaway

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