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Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

With the 2026 World Cup just days away, visa controversies, travel restrictions, and political tensions are already making headlines as teams, officials, and fans prepare for the tournament across North America.

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The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 just days away, teams are arriving across North America, fans are flooding host cities, and anticipation is building for the largest World Cup in history.

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Fan arrested and banned for life after running onto court to take selfie with Victor Wembanyama

A fan's attempt to take a selfie with NBA Finals star Victor Wembanyama led to an arrest, lifetime bans, and a brief stoppage during Game 1 of the championship series.

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After almost four years away from tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court

Serena Williams is set to make her long-awaited return to competitive tennis in the doubles event at the HSBC Championships in London.

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MLS hands Luis Suárez extra three-match ban after spitting incident

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has received a three-match ban from Major League Soccer (MLS) after a spitting incident following last week’s Leagues Cup final.

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Marijuana smells and rowdy fans: Why Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open are so unique and sometimes divisive

Less than two months ago, the tennis world had descended onto Wimbledon’s pristine green courts, where the sound of tennis balls echoed around hushed courts.

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Another sex toy interrupts final seconds of WNBA game, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounces ‘totally unacceptable’ trend

Yet another sex toy was thrown onto a WNBA court, this time in the closing seconds of the Atlanta Dream’s 86-65 win over the Chicago Sky.

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Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship.

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Coco Gauff writes message of support for Los Angeles after winning in Australian Open first round

After winning her first round match at this year’s Australian Open, Coco Gauff sent a message back to Los Angeles where the wildfires continue to cause widespread devastation.

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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk stare at each other for over 11 minutes ahead of heavyweight rematch

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk stared at each other for over 11 minutes as the pair faced off ahead of their rematch on Saturday.

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