U.S. shifts focus to Belgium after short-handed win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

The U.S. moved into the World Cup's round of 16 with a gritty 2-0 ⁠win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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England coach says team overcame past demons with comeback win over Congo

England is aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.

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Stylish Naomi Osaka cruises into third round at Wimbledon

Osaka, who has ⁠not progressed beyond the third round at the All England Club, takes on Australian Daria Kasatkina in the next round.

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Jalen Brown saga ends as Celtics reach deal to trade star to Sixers

Brown's future with the Celtics has been uncertain since he was reportedly used ​as the main piece ⁠in Boston's failed trade offer to acquire Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse

Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when it last hosted the tournament.

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Mbappe and Haaland fire France and Norway into World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals, making him joint top-scorer alongside Lionel Messi.

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Naomi Osaka serves up a fashion slam at Wimbledon

Osaka, the 14th-seeded player and former world No. 1, did her walk-on in an all-white look by Hana Yagi, an independent Japanese designer, titled "Evolving Ceremony."

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