Scotland’s Tartan Army to bring ’the party’ on World Cup return

The joy of reaching the World Cup, though, has been tempered by the exorbitant prices of tickets, travel and accommodation.

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Tour de France favorites keep distance from each other ahead of race

Cycling's best stage racers have largely managed to avoid each other this season.

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Teenager Mirra Andreeva lives up to hype by winning French Open

Andreeva joined the select group of active major champions led by players such as ​Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff.

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Hurricanes rally past Golden Knights in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

The Hurricanes won their sixth overtime game of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Monaco favorite Charles Leclerc insists Mercedes is still team to beat

Leclerc's teammate Lewis Hamilton is also being strongly tipped to win his first race since joining Ferrari.

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Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska set up unlikely French Open final

Early exits for marquee names including defending champion Coco Gauff, four-time winner Iga Swiatek and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka opened the door for a new cast of contenders.

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FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

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