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With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

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One of the most mentioned names in NHL circles when it comes to players expected to move, DeBrusk is signed through 2030-31.

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From Messi's glory in 2022 to Maradona's incredible 1986, Michael Cox assesses the best individual performances in World Cup victories ...

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a layup by New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the fourth ...