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Soccer - Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history - June 22 (UPI) -- 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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Wimbledon champ Vondrousova banned 4 years for refusing anti-doping test

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Mavericks to hire Michigan's Dusty May as new coach

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Iran thanks host Los Angeles, calls for peace in World Cup note

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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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New York Knicks celebrate with championship parade

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FIFA World Cup: England defeats Croatia

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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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Sports News -- Scottie Scheffler, 2026 U.S. Open field brace to battle brutal wind -- Scottie Scheffler and the 156-player field are prepared for fierce winds at the 2026 U.S. Open, which returns Thursday to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

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NHL -- Toronto Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach -- The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller to replaced former coach Craig Berube, they announced Wednesday. He is the 41st coach in franchise history.

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Soccer -- Fans break World Cup attendance record with four-game crowd of 281,223 -- Fans set a daily World Cup attendance record with a total of 281,223 present for four games on Day 6 of the tournament, FIFA announced Wednesday.

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Soccer -- Lionel Messi ties World Cup goals record with hat trick vs. Algeria -- Lionel Messi netted a hat trick in an Argentina shutout of Algeria to tie Miroslav Klose's record for the most goals in the history of the World Cup.

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NHL -- Golden Knights, John Tortorella split after Stanley Cup final run -- Coach John Tortorella, who led the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return next season, the franchise announced Tuesday.

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Soccer -- England defender Tino Livramento ruled out of 2026 World Cup -- England defender Tino Livramento will not play in the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury he sustained in training, the team announced Tuesday.

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Atlanta Hawks to trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins

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

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Wyndham Clark: Positive mindset amid jeers fueled U.S. Open title

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

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