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Oleksandr Usyk holding his unified heavyweight championship belts aloft in the boxing ring
Other

Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles to trigger global scramble

Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles, triggering a global scramble across boxing's sanctioning bodies to crown new champions.

Virgil van Dijk and Olivier Giroud competing for the ball during an international match
Soccer

Virgil van Dijk is key to Netherlands World Cup hopes, says Giroud

Olivier Giroud believes Virgil van Dijk's leadership and defensive mastery are essential for the Netherlands to succeed in the World Cup knockout stages.

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Finance & Earnings

Entain Sells 20 Percent of Entain CEE to EMMA Capital

Entain has agreed to sell a 20 percent stake in Entain CEE to EMMA Capital for 425 million euros. The proceeds will be used to reduce debt and shift majority control of the joint venture.

Basketball

Boston Celtics weigh up Jaylen Brown trade as NBA free agency begins

Jaylen Brown faces an uncertain future in Boston as NBA free agency opens following a failed trade bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Stefanos Tsitsipas looking disappointed on a tennis court
Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas sacks father Apostolos as coach ahead of Wimbledon

Stefanos Tsitsipas has confirmed a permanent split from his father and coach, Apostolos, ahead of Wimbledon following a drastic drop in world ranking.

Soccer

Norway striker Erling Haaland embraces underdog status at World Cup

Erling Haaland insists his relaxed approach to the World Cup is a sign of Norway playing without fear ahead of the knockout stages.

Soccer

United States face Bosnia in World Cup knockouts after topping group

The United States men's national team will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32 following a dominant group stage campaign on home soil.

Marcus Rashford and Aaron Wan-Bissaka competing for the ball during a football match
Soccer

England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32 as Rashford meets Wan-Bissaka

England face DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. The match will see Marcus Rashford face former Manchester United team-mate Aaron Wan-Bissaka.