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Friday’s 4-1 blowout of Paraguay showed that the U.S. men’s national team has its star.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – JUNE 12: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on from the pit wall during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Barcelona-Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 12, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) | Formula 1 via Getty Images
When the second practice hour ahead of the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix came to a close, there was a different feel around the sport.

Today marks 92 days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2026 regular season. New Orleans will hit the road for their season opener, traveling to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13. Wearing No. 92 last season and heading towards training camp for the Saints is defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Arriving in a trade last offseason, Godchaux will face some stiff competition on the interior defensive line this year. He is the the 14th player to suit up in No. 92 with New Orleans. As our countdown to kickoff series continues, we take a look through all of them here.

Mo Salah agent hits back at transfer rumours amid Fenerbahce links
The agent of Mo Salah says he and his client will not discuss “sensitive” plans about the forward’s future with “people not involved”. 
The Egyptian winger is a free agent after Liverpool agreed to let him go at the end of last season.
Speculation over the 34-year-old’s future has been increasing, with reports claiming that he could move to Fenerbahce in Turkey this summer.

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This is my full column from this week’s BBC Football Extra newsletter. Throughout the World Cup we’ll be sending editions daily, landing in your inbox ahead of the day’s play to help guide you through the biggest and busiest tournament ever.

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India are set to lock horns with Afghanistan in the first ODI of a three-match series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday afternoon. 
This is their first 50-over assignment since they hosted New Zealand in January earlier this year. 

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Rohit Sharma is back in the squad, but star players like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya are missing due to injuries. 
Shubman Gill will lead the side and will look to seal a series win over the Afghans, after they lost out against the Kiwis.

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Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
Captains: Shubman Gill (IND), Hashmatullah Shahidi (AFG)
Toss result: India won the toss and decided to field first.

Italy’s World Cup Absence Raises Questions For Serie A Stars
Italy missing another World Cup is no longer a shock result that can be explained away by one bad night. It has become a deeper football conversation, one that stretches from Coverciano to Serie A dressing rooms and from club academies to the expectations placed on established Azzurri players. For a nation that still sees itself through the lens of 2006, the silence around another summer without Italy feels heavy.

Should Italy bring back Mancini as coach? Have your say
Multiple sources have reported this week that Roberto Mancini is the leading candidate for the Italy job, but the decision has already sparked debate due to the coach’s controversial exit in 2023. Therefore, we ask you: should he be appointed for a second stint?
Roberto Mancini could return to the Italy bench after the FIGC Presidential elections on June 22, 2026.

World Cup Day 2: Reyna wondergoal, Lalas gaffe, comical FIFA, Partey barred
Now that all three co-hosts have played their opening match, the 2026 World Cup is well and truly underway in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
We’ve recapped all the happenings from matchday two, including what you missed overnight and the biggest stories from Friday. You can read our round-up of day one here.

Ghana sports minister Kofi Adams has derided the “flimsy” grounds on which Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada for the 2026 World Cup and has urged a review of the decision.
The ex-Arsenal midfielder will, as it stands, miss Ghana’s World Cup opener on Wednesday against Panama in Toronto after being denied a Canadian visa.
The 33-year-old has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault byLondon’sMetropolitan Police and is awaiting trial. He haspleaded not guilty to all charges.

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The NBA Playoffs are down to the Finals, with two months of postseason basketball set to determine which team will take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy in 2026. 
We will have a new champion this year after the San Antonio Spurs took out the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the seven-game Western Conference finals.

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Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been praised by the German Football Federation (DFB) for his reaction to being downgraded from starter to back-up at the World Cup.
The Hoffenheim man had looked set to be between the posts in their opener against Curaçao in Houston on Sunday. But coach Julian Nagelsmann decided to recall 2014 World Cup winner Manuel Neuer out of international retirement just before the tournament.

The 7-5 Indiana Fever will visit New England this weekend to play the 2-12 Connecticut Sun on Saturday evening. The game, part of the WNBA’s in-season Commissioner’s Cup tournament, will tip off at 6 p.m. ET. Caitlin Clark, who spent most of last season out with injuries and has faced some scrutiny for her performance thus far this season, silenced critics last Thursday when she pulled off her third career game with at least 30 points and 10 assists during the Fever’s game against the Chicago Sky.

TimesofIndia. com in Dharamsala: The injuries to Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya have left coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill with several questions to answer as India’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup begins on Saturday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala, where they take on Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series.
Who will bat at 3?
If bowling coach Morne Morkel is to be believed, the management is looking to rotate two or three batters in Virat Kohli’s No. 3 role.
“As for the No.

Chicago Fire to rival AC Milan for experienced Bayern midfielder
A surprise candidate has reportedly joined the hunt for Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka, which could ruffle some feathers. 
In recent weeks, the midfielder looked almost certain to join Italian giants AC Milan, but a club from the MLS has since made progress.
The Athletic is aware of Chicago Fire’s interest in the German who is currently at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. 
The MLS franchise, once represented by Bastian Schweinsteiger, have even initiated talks with the Bundesliga champions.

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Some of the biggest stars in the UFC will compete at UFC Freedom 250, which will take place on the White House lawn on June 14.
Some fighters, like Sean O’Malley, are viral stars who have massive endorsement deals as a former champion. International sensation Ilia Topuria looks for a massive payday after being out of action for about a year.

Kaiserslautern snap up Dortmund academy prospect Tazemeta
Thierry Tazemeta, formerly of Borussia Dortmund’s youth academy, has officially joined 1.FC Kaiserslautern ahead of next season.
Tazemeta made a total of 27 appearances for Dortmund’s U-19 team last campaign, registering an impressive (15 goals and 9 assists.
“We at 1.FC Kaiserslautern welcome a top international talent,” said club sporting director Marcel Klos, of the U-21 Austrian star.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 12: Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White listens during a press conference at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House on June 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. UFC Freedom 250 will take place this Sunday, June 14th. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
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UFC Freedom 250 could be the biggest event in the promotion’s history. With each passing day as we get closer to Sunday, June 14, there are more signals to show how big the event will be.

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Stefon Diggs will not face NFL discipline after the league closed its review into allegations involving his former private chef.
The decision removes a major off-field question around the veteran wide receiver before the 2026 season.
Diggs had been under league review because the NFL can investigate conduct matters separately from the legal system, even when a criminal case has already reached its own outcome.
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Fernando Alonso has not decided his Formula 1 future beyond the end of this season and rumours have emerged about a sensational return to Alpine for a fourth stint with the Enstone-based team.
Alonso has already experienced saying goodbye in F1. At the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he bid farewell to McLaren and Formula 1, but it was not a goodbye to motorsport as he lined up a pursuit of the Triple Crown and a campaign in the World Endurance Championship – then later an outing at the Dakar Rally.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid has been known to eat a cheeseburger or two. But as Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons talks about bulking up for this season, Reid doesn’t want him doing it with cheeseburgers.
Simmons told reporters this week that he weighs 285-290 pounds right now, and although he appears to be in great shape, he looks awfully lean by NFL offensive lineman standards. Simmons said he’s going to try to get up to 300 pounds by training camp, and Reid wants him doing it the right way.
“You don’t want cheeseburger weight,” Reid said.

The United States kicked off their World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, setting the tone for Group D.
Goals from Giovanni Reyna and Folarin Balogun, alongside a little help from a Paraguay own goal, proved too much for the South American side, as ex-Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino’s team romped home to victory.
Despite the immense pressure of the occasion, the US side were superb in the opening 45 minutes, before a classy outside-of-the-boot finish sealed the win late in the game.

Friedkin ready to invest €100 million for three signings

Ryan Friedkin recently reassured Gian Piero Gasperini. How? By guaranteeing a €100 million investment for three high-profile signings who could improve Roma’s squad.

The manager was a bit worried because he wanted to capitalize on the uncertainties of competition from Napoli to AC Milan, including Juventus.

Gasp’s goal is to raise the bar, which is why he wants clarity from the owners, who have responded by holding talks with the agents of Greenwood and Alajbegovic and formalizing the summer training camp.

Yunus Musah offered to Roma

The transfer window is just around the corner, and following Tony D’Amico’s official announcement, Roma is ready to make its decision regarding both incoming and outgoing transfers.

Once the issues surrounding expiring players and UEFA’s FFP restrictions have been resolved, the Giallorossi will also focus on signings to strengthen the squad.

In midfield, a name that could be a good fit for the Roman club is Yunus Musah.

The 2002-born player, on loan to Atalanta from AC Milan last season, is unlikely to remain with the Rossoneri next season.

Brazil begin World Cup bid under tempered hopes, as Morocco test opens Group C
Brazil begin their World Cup campaign this evening with expectations tempered from a torrid qualification campaign.
The South Americans are the only ever-present participators in World Cup history, but that record has rarely been in more jeopardy than during a rollercoaster 2026 qualification campaign.
Brazil finished fifth in CONMEBOL’s 10-team table, lost a third of their games, and were beaten home and away by Argentina.

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Neymar has not played for Brazil since 2023 [Getty Images]
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will miss Brazil’s opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday.
The 34-year-old has been struggling with a calf injury and is yet to return to full training.
Manager Ancelotti says the former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward will start training with the squad next week, making his availability doubtful for Brazil’s second match – against Haiti on 20 June.
Brazil conclude their group campaign against Scotland on 24 June.

DHARAMSHALA: It’s not often Rohit Sharma cuts a quiet figure in a team setting. On Friday evening, he ambled around the centre square, casually joining fielding drills while others went through a far more intense routine before nets. Rohit has never been the most agile, but his presence has always carried weight. This time, even the familiar banter was missing.
The ODI World Cup in South Africa is still 15 months away, but the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting Saturday, feels like the start of an audition. Rohit, now 39, sits on 282 ODIs, 33 centuries and 11,577 runs.

While the men’s World Cup is undoubtedly commanding the attention of football fans around the world, there is the small matter of the summer transfer window rumbling in the background.
It is the busiest time of the year for incomings and outgoings, and follows in the footsteps of last year’s record-breaking window. That saw £3.11billion ($4.17bn) spent by Premier League clubs and the British record broken by Liverpool’s £125m acquisition of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

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Wyatt-Hodge smashes 105 not out off 62 balls in England‘s tournament opener vs Sri Lanka.
The knock is her third Women’s T20 hundred, out of only five scored by England.
England post 219-1, their highest-ever total in the Women’s T20 World Cup, and win by 87 runs.

Real Madrid legend could make emotional return in new capacity

Luka Modric’s remarkable playing career could be approaching its final chapter, but his connection with Real Madrid may be far from over.

The Croatian midfielder spent 13 trophy-laden years in Madrid before making the switch to AC Milan at the start of the 2025/26 season.

According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the Croatian midfielder is currently expected to retire from professional football following the 2026 World Cup.

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PSG “made contact” with English team over two players, “discussions taken place” for midfielder and winger
PSG are looking to poach some relegated talent from the Premier League, with two West Ham stars on their shortlist according to recent reports.
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A rather surprising transfer story from Footmercato today has linked PSG with interest in two West Ham stars.

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USA and Iran are not in the same group at the 2026 World Cup, but the expanded knockout format still leaves a clear route for them to meet.
The matchup carries history after their World Cup meetings in 1998 and 2022, but this time it cannot happen during the group stage.
For the game to return in 2026, both teams need to survive their groups first, then land on the right side of the knockout bracket.

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Alexi Lalas shocked his fellow World Cup pundits with a vulgar jab at James Corden during their pre-opening ceremony coverage.
The New England Revolution star blasted the former “Late Late Show” host as a “wanker” after fellow presenter Rebecca Lowe brought up Corden’s recent FIFA World Cup bit for Fox Sports.
“Can we talk about James Corden for a second?” Lowe said, seemingly attempting to line up a plug for Corden’s appearance on “FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours.

World Cup co-hosts the United States banished any doubts hanging over the team with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday.

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Bangladesh Test spinner Nayeem Hasan claims local police grabbed and beat him at night.
Nayeem says officers initially ignored his identity as a national cricketer.
Chattogram police confirm investigation is underway and promise full accountability.

The Inner Circle 18 delivered another memorable night of martial arts action inside Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, June 12, and the show featured dramatic comebacks, razor-close battles, and breakout performances across multiple disciplines.
In the main event, Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai authored one of the most remarkable victories of his career, as he overcame a pair of first-round knockdowns to defeat Anar “Atilla” Mammadov via unanimous decision in their flyweight Muay Thai clash.

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SEATTLE (AP) — Janelle Salaun had 22 points and five 3-pointers, Gabby Williams added 19 points against her former team, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Seattle Storm 76-72 on Friday night.
Salaun’s fifth 3-pointer gave Golden State a 69-57 lead with 4:23 remaining. But the Valkyries did not make another field goal, finishing the frame 1 of 16 to allow Seattle back in it.
Seattle cut its deficit to 71-70 and had the ball, but Flau’jae Johnson’s layup attempt rolled off the rim. Golden State guard Tiffany Hayes was fouled with 21.

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In the USMNT’s World Cup-opening win, Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic share the spotlight as the team’s best players.