Jordan Staal, Hurricanes take Game 5, close in on Stanley Cup title

The Hurricanes own a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series and will try to clinch ​the title in Game 6 on Sunday in Las Vegas.

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Iran’s World Cup team finds support from fans in Mexico

The Iran side, known as Team Melli, is navigating uncharted waters.

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani leaves game early due to left knee inflammation

Ohtani ​was 2-for-2 with his ‌second home ‌run in as many ​games and had reached base four times before his departure.

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Mexico beats South Africa to kick off 2026 World Cup

The match fired the starting gun for the World Cup, yet the scrappy encounter will likely be remembered not for its thrilling soccer, but for its flurry of dismissals.

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Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli heads to Spain seeking sixth straight win

Mercedes' Antonelli is 66 points clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

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Knicks move within one win of title after biggest comeback in NBA Finals history

New York can clinch its ​first title since 1973 on Saturday night, when Game 5 will be ‌played in ‌San Antonio.

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Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over visa issues in U.S. ahead of World Cup

Infantino said FIFA ⁠understands there are also times to "chill and relax" when visa issues arise rather than creating additional conflict.

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