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Soccer - Soccer great Neymar Jr. confirms Brazil retirement - July 29 (UPI) -- Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar Jr. effectively confirmed he will no longer play in international matches. He is Brazil's all-time leading scorer.

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Sharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to 5-year, $94M extension

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Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with injury 'flare-up'

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Brazil bans defender Gabriel until Pec returns from broken leg injury

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Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

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MLB: Milwaukee Brewers defeat Colorado Rockies

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Soccer -- Italy brings back Roberto Mancini as national team coach -- Italy named Roberto Mancini men's national team coach, the Italian Football Federation announced Tuesday. He previously coached Italy from 2018-23.

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Soccer -- France appoints soccer legend Zinedine Zidane as new coach -- France appointed soccer legend Zinedine Zidane as new coach of the men's national team, the French Football Federation announced Tuesday.

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U.S. News -- Border Patrol: $9 million in counterfeit World Cup merch seized -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 items totaling about $9 million.

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NFL -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones cleared for training camp -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who tore his right Achilles last season, is fully cleared for training camp, he announced Monday.

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NFL -- Son of Kansas City Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy charged in shooting of mother -- Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Kansas City Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy, was arrested and charged with shooting his mom, Virginia court records show.

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Entertainment News -- IVE attend New York Mets game, where Wonyoung throws first pitch -- K-pop girl group IVE stepped out Sunday at the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers game, where Jang Won-young threw the ceremonial first pitch.

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NFL -- Washington Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest -- The Washington Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele after he was arrested on suspicion of DWI in Virginia, the team announced Monday.

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Sports News -- North Carolina places GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave -- North Carolina placed football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave, the Tar Heels announced Monday. He was hired in 2024.

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Soccer -- Real Madrid expected to sign Ivorian teen Yan Diomande -- Ivory Coast teen winger Yan Diomande is expected to sign with Real Madrid. The 19-year-old forward spent the last two seasons with RB Leipzig.

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Sports News -- Three horses gain Breeders' Cup slots in weekend racing -- A highly anticipated midsummer showdown at Ascot in England produced a surprise result in the highlight of weekend racing and also seems likely to send an all-star field to contend in major races worldwide in the coming months.

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Soccer -- FIFA's Infantino aims at World Cup critics for 'spreading hate' -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino took aim at critics of the 2026 World Cup, accusing them of "spreading hate and false rumors" in a long statement.

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Reconstructed Miami Dolphins motivated by 'uncertain futures'

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Chargers QB Justin Herbert, pop star Madison Beer get engaged

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Record-setting Sandy Alcantara aces Phillies to push Marlins to .500

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Eagles, defensive tackle Jalen Carter agree to record $152M extension

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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane cleared for training camp

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MLB: Toronto Blue Jays defeat Washington Nationals

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