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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 4:48 PM ET

UPI - Sports

NHL -- Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after NHL clearance -- The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their new coach, replacing fired former coach Kris Knoblauch, the NHL franchise announced Tuesday.

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Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers agree to record $185M extension

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Jacksonville Jaguars, TE Brenton Strange agree to $48M extension

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Top pick A.J. Dybantsa vies to earn spot, seek knowledge from Wizards

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Spike punctures end 24-game hit streak of Athletics' Zack Gelof

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U.S. News -- TSA confiscates 300 drones at U.S. World Cup events -- Federal air marshals have seized more than 300 drones during World Cup events in the United States, the TSA said Tuesday.

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Soccer -- Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 6 World Cups -- Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups on Tuesday, finding the net twice in a win over Uzbekistan.

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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 -- Erling Haaland downplays Norway's chances of winning 2026 World Cup -- Erling Haaland does not believe his team is in contention to win the 2026 World Cup, despite advancing to the knockout stage, he told reporters.

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NBA -- Miami Heat agree to trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo -- The Milwaukee Bucks agreed to trade two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat through a siz-player deal, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.

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Soccer -- Argentina's Lionel Messi becomes top goal scorer in World Cup history -- 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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NHL -- Wimbledon champ Vondrousova banned 4 years for refusing anti-doping test -- Marketa Vondrousova received a four-year ban for refusing to submit an anti-doping test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Monday.

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NBA -- Mavericks to hire Michigan's Dusty May as new coach -- The Dallas Mavericks plan to hire Michigan's Dusty May as head coach, a league source told UPI on Monday. May led the Wolverines to a title in April.

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Soccer -- Iran thanks host Los Angeles, calls for peace in World Cup note -- Players from the Iranian men's soccer team left a note in their locker room to thank World Cup host Los Angeles and call for peace among nations.

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NBA -- Atlanta Hawks to trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins -- The Atlanta Hawks agreed to trade two second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Aaron Wiggins, a league source told UPI on Monday.

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Sports News -- Royal Ascot ends with international bang; Chip Honcho bags Ohio Derby -- England's Royal Ascot saved its best for last, serving up a four-horse, four-nation photo finish in the final Group 1 event of the week.

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Sports News -- Wyndham Clark: Positive mindset amid jeers fueled U.S. Open title -- Wyndham Clark said he attempted to convert negativity energy from fans into positive fuel en route to his victory at the 2026 U.S. Open.

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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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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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MLB: Giants' 'lapse' led to players writing Bible verses on pride hats

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Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach

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

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