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Scottie Scheffler plays a shot from the fairway during a golf tournament
Other

Scottie Scheffler targets US Open history as Brooks Koepka suffers injury

World number one Scottie Scheffler is targeting a career Grand Slam at the US Open, while Brooks Koepka's participation is in doubt following a hand injury.

Lionel Messi wearing the Argentina national team kit looking focused on the pitch
Soccer

Lionel Messi sets World Cup record with sixth tournament appearance

Lionel Messi will make history as the first male player to feature in six World Cups when Argentina face Algeria. The Inter Miami forward is also closing in on Miroslav Klose's all-time tournament goalscoring record.

OG Anunoby celebrating on court in a New York Knicks jersey during the NBA Finals
Basketball

New York Knicks win NBA Finals as OG Anunoby predicts UK basketball boom

London-born forward OG Anunoby predicts a surge in UK basketball popularity after securing a historic NBA Championship with the New York Knicks.

Josko Gvardiol playing in defence for Manchester City in a Premier League fixture
Soccer

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol agrees new contract until 2031

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a new long-term contract to remain at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. The agreement definitively ends speculation linking the 24-year-old with a transfer to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.

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Crypto

Bitcoin Recovers to $66,500 as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Bitcoin climbed more than 11 percent from its June 5 low near $59,000 to around $66,500. Corporate buyers including Strategy and Strive added to their holdings during the downturn.

Basketball

Chicago Bulls appoint Tiago Splitter as head coach to succeed Billy Donovan

The Chicago Bulls are finalising the appointment of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach following his impressive interim spell in Portland.

Spanish footballer Rafa Mir
Soccer

Rafa Mir jailed for eight and a half years over violent sexual assault

Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison by a Spanish court following a violent sexual assault conviction.

Newly appointed Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Cesar Peixoto issuing instructions from the touchline
Soccer

Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Cesar Peixoto as head coach on two-year deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers have named Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two-year deal. He replaces Rob Edwards ahead of the new Championship campaign.