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Hockey

Carolina Hurricanes defeat Vegas Golden Knights to win second Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes secured their second Stanley Cup title with a decisive 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi speaking seriously during a World Cup press conference
Soccer

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over World Cup disruptions

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his squad is enduring a challenging 2026 World Cup amid ongoing disruptions caused by tensions with co-hosts the United States.

Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Jr looking serious at a football match
Soccer

Fifa add Spanish translation after Hakimi and Vinicius Jr disputes

Fifa has updated its World Cup press conference policies to include Spanish translations following awkward media exchanges involving Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Jr.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland being escorted by US Secret Service personnel near the White House
Other

Secret Service escort UFC champion Sean Strickland from White House event

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been escorted off the White House grounds by the US Secret Service after attending a fan festival.

Soccer

Japan secure dramatic late draw against Netherlands in World Cup thriller

Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute equaliser earned Japan a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling World Cup Group F encounter in Dallas.

Motorsport

Denny Hamlin wins Pocono race to pass Kyle Busch on all-time list

Denny Hamlin claimed his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at Pocono Raceway, passing the late Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list.

Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa looking concerned on the touchline
Soccer

Uruguay squad delayed in Mexico before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia

Uruguay's World Cup preparations have been thrown into chaos after aircraft paperwork issues left the squad stranded in Mexico. Manager Marcelo Bielsa is expected to miss his pre-match press duties in Miami.

Soccer

Germany thrash Curaçao 7-1 as Kai Havertz nets twice in World Cup opener

Kai Havertz scored twice as four-time champions Germany began their World Cup campaign with a ruthless 7-1 victory over debutants Curaçao in Houston.