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Atlanta Hawks to trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins

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Soccer - Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups - June 23 (UPI) -- 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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Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach

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Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after NHL clearance

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MLB: Giants' 'lapse' led to players writing Bible verses on pride hats

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Soccer -- Erling Haaland downplays Norway's chances of winning 2026 World Cup -- Erling Haaland does not believe his team is in contention to win the 2026 World Cup, despite advancing to the knockout stage, he told reporters.

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Soccer -- Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history -- Lionel Messi scored twice Monday in Argentina's group stage win over Austria to become the top overall goal scorer in World Cup history, with 18.

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Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick compete in 2026 U.S. Open

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FIFA World Cup: England defeats Croatia

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NBA -- Mavericks to hire Michigan's Dusty May as new coach -- The Dallas Mavericks plan to hire Michigan's Dusty May as head coach, a league source told UPI on Monday. May led the Wolverines to a title in April.

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Soccer -- Iran thanks host Los Angeles, calls for peace in World Cup note -- Players from the Iranian men's soccer team left a note in their locker room to thank World Cup host Los Angeles and call for peace among nations.

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Sports News -- Wyndham Clark: Positive mindset amid jeers fueled U.S. Open title -- Wyndham Clark said he attempted to convert negativity energy from fans into positive fuel en route to his victory at the 2026 U.S. Open.

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Sports News -- Royal Ascot delivers more than its share of blockbusters -- While Royal Ascot in England was hosting some of the season's most epic battles this week, American horse racing prepared for a big weekend.

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Soccer -- Brazil's Neymar out vs. Haiti, eyes World Cup knockout stages -- Neymar Jr. will not play in Brazil's group stage meeting with Haiti at the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Thursday.

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Soccer -- Ivory Coast's Wahi denied visa for World Cup amid match-fixing probe -- Elye Wahi was denied entry into Canada for the World Cup, Ivorian soccer officials said Thursday. He is under investigation for alleged match fixing,

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Soccer -- Real Madrid signs ex-Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate to 4-year deal -- Real Madrid signed former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate to a four-year contract, the Spanish La Liga soccer franchise announced Thursday.

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Soccer -- Portugal coach defends Ronaldo use, blames emotion for World Cup draw -- Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended his usage of Cristiano Ronaldo and said emotions were a primary factor in a World Cup draw with the DR Congo.

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Soccer -- Alphonso Davis available for Canada's second 2026 World Cup match -- Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is available for Canada's second Group B match at the 2026 World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch told reporters.

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NHL -- Vegas Golden Knights hire Ryan Craig as head coach -- The Vegas Golden Knights hired former AHL coach Ryan Craig to replace former coach John Tortorella, the franchise announced Wednesday.

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Miami Heat agree to trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Wimbledon champ Vondrousova banned 4 years for refusing anti-doping test

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Royal Ascot ends with international bang; Chip Honcho bags Ohio Derby

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New York Knicks celebrate with championship parade

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