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Saibari nets double as Morocco hit four in World Cup warm-up

Morocco's players celebrate after Morocco's #11 Ismael Saibari (back R) scored his teams' first goal

US watching Iran's World Cup delegation for IRGC links, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Lionel Messi trains on own at Argentina's first World Cup camp session

Argentina's Lionel Messi

Lukaku shines as Belgium beat Croatia in WC warm-up

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku #9 celebrates after scoring a goal

Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before WC

People walk past a giant sculpture alluding to the FIFA 2026 World Cup taken down during a protest by the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) in Mexico City

Haiti rout New Zealand 4-0 in World Cup warmup

New Zealand's defender #24 Callan Elliot (L) blocks the ball controlled by Haiti's defender #08 Martin Experience

Casemiro: not being favourites at WC will keep Brazil on their toes

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Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against San Antonio Spurs' Julian Champagnie (30) during game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images

Oman to compete in Asian Games Esports Qualifiers in Malaysia

The League of Legends qualifiers will be held in Kuala Lumpur from June 12 to 14.

NBA star Curry signs 10-year deal with China's Li-Ning

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) smiles on the court after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. — Imagn Images

Kohli dubbed ‘heartbeat’ of IPL champions RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Indian Premier League. — Reuters

Veteran striker Azmoun omitted as Iran announces World Cup squad

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun, the third-highest scorer in the history of the Iranian national team, is not among the players selected for the World Cup. — AFP

Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards — but is too young to drive prize

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is awarded the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter by BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla. — Reuters

Zverev powers into semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Jodar REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Talismanic Kane holds key to England's World Cup fate

England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup Uefa Qualifiers Group K match against Albania in Tirana on November 16, 2025. — Reuters
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