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Sports News - Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs could preview Breeders' Cup Classic - June 26 (UPI) -- Saturday's $2 million Stephen Foster program could preview the Breeders' Cup World Championships in late October at Keeneland, including the Classic.

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Soccer -- World Cup: Vinicius Jr., Brazil sink Scotland to win Group C -- Vinicius Jr. scored twice to lead Brazil over Scotland, securing first-place in Group C at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday at Miami Stadium.

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Soccer -- World Cup: Switzerland holds off Canada to win Group B -- Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi each scored to fuel a 2-1 win over Canada and clinch Group B for Switzerland on Wednesday at the World Cup.

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New York Knicks celebrate with championship parade

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

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NBA -- Austin Reaves, Los Angeles Lakers agree to record $185M extension -- The Los Angeles Lakers and veteran guard Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year, $185 million contract extension, AMR Agency announced Wednesday.

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NFL -- Jacksonville Jaguars, TE Brenton Strange agree to $48M extension -- The Jacksonville Jaguars and tight end Brenton Strange agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract extension, his agency confirmed Wednesday.

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NBA -- Top pick A.J. Dybantsa vies to earn spot, seek knowledge from Wizards -- A.J. Dybantsa is focused on earning a spot with the Washington Wizards and seeks veteran knowledge, the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft told reporters.

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MLB -- Spike punctures end 24-game hit streak of Athletics' Zack Gelof -- Athletics infielder Zack Gelof sustained punctures from spikes in his right hand, resulting in his exit and snapping a 24-game hitting streak.

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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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NBA -- Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach -- The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as head coach, they announced Tuesday. He previously served as a Minnesota Timberwolves assistant.

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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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MLB -- MLB: Giants' 'lapse' led to players writing Bible verses on pride hats -- A communication "lapse" by the San Francisco Giants led to players writing Bible verses on their Pride Night hats, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said.

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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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Chicago Cubs trade for New York Mets pitcher David Peterson

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Minnesota Timberwolves trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball

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Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested on felony kidnapping, robbery charges

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Florida Panthers trade for Philadelphia Flyers' Garnet Hathaway

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MMA icon Cris Cyborg to defend PFL title vs. Vieira in retirement bout

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FIFA World Cup: Mexico defeats Czechia

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