Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee (VAR) missed a penalty and red card decision in the World Cup match between Ghana and England, which ended 0-0. He implied that England was fortunate not to be penalized during the game.
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The match was between Ghana and England in the World Cup.
The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Ghana's coach is Carlos Queiroz.
Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee (VAR) missed a key decision.
He said VAR seemed to have “gone for a coffee,” meaning it did not review a penalty and red card incident.
Queiroz suggested England was lucky to avoid punishment in the match.
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Michigan basketball player Morez Johnson Jr. was selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the draft. His former college coach, Dusty May, is also connected to the team. Three players from Michigan, including Johnson, were picked early in the draft.
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Morez Johnson Jr. played basketball for the University of Michigan.
He was chosen ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the draft.
Dusty May, Johnson’s former Michigan coach, is linked to the team.
Two other Michigan players, Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara, were also chosen in the draft lottery.
The draft lottery refers to the selection process for the top picks in the basketball draft.
Johnson is reuniting with his old coach in the new team setting.
This event is part of the professional basketball player draft, where teams select new players.
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The world's oldest football, dating from the mid-1500s, has been sent from Stirling Castle in Scotland to Miami for display during Scotland's World Cup match against Brazil. The ball is made of leather and a pig’s bladder and is part of an exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum until Saturday.
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The football dates from between 1540 and 1570.
It was found lodged in the ceiling rafters at Stirling Castle during the 1970s.
The ball is made from thick leather panels with a pig’s bladder inside.
It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest external football.
The ball may have been used by Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived in the castle as a child.
Football was already popular in Scotland in the 15th century but was known to be a violent game.
The ball is on loan from Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum to the Coral Gables Museum in Florida.
It is part of an exhibition called “Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game” and will be displayed during the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match.
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Trae Young, a basketball player for Washington, welcomed AJ Dybant, the number one draft pick, to the city. Young also hinted at a future discussion about which jersey number Dybant will wear.
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Trae Young plays for Washington.
AJ Dybant was chosen as the number one pick in the draft.
Young publicly welcomed Dybant to the city.
There is talk about which jersey number Dybant will have.
The article focuses on basketball and team news.
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Three NBA stars—Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving, and Kawhi Leonard—could be traded on the 2026 NBA Draft night. Recent big trades involving players like Julius Randle and Giannis Antetokounmpo suggest more moves might happen soon.
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Julius Randle was recently traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat in a major NBA trade.
Jaylen Brown, who averaged 28.7 points last season, may be traded by the Boston Celtics during the draft.
The Chicago Bulls, Clippers, Kings, and Hawks have been linked to Brown.
Kyrie Irving is rumored to be traded by the Dallas Mavericks despite the team's interest in keeping him.
Dallas has two picks (No. 9 and No. 30) in the 2026 draft that could help in a trade involving Irving.
Kawhi Leonard, who scored a career-high 27.9 points last season, may be traded by the Los Angeles Clippers as he is owed $50.3 million next season and has one year left on his contract.
The Clippers hold the No. 5 pick in the draft, which could be used to make a big trade involving Leonard.
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A Boston Irish pub called The Dubliner became a popular gathering place for Scotland’s fans during the 2026 World Cup. The pub closed temporarily before a game involving the English team, but it mainly hosted large groups of Scottish supporters, who created lively events across the city.
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The Dubliner in Boston was the main spot for Scottish World Cup fans, known as the “Tartan Army.”
The pub temporarily closed one day, reportedly to give staff a break before England’s game.
Scottish fans drank much more beer than usual, causing some bars to run out and close early.
Scotland fans led singing and bagpipe marches through Boston, including a large event at Fenway Park.
Thousands of Scottish supporters visited Boston during the World Cup matches.
Local businesses and officials welcomed the Scottish fans and praised their friendly behavior.
The Boston Red Sox thanked the Scottish fans for creating a memorable atmosphere at a baseball game.
The Scottish fan celebrations gained a lot of attention on social media and were seen as a major cultural event in Boston.
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Yaxel Lendeborg, a top college basketball player, hopes to be picked by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026 NBA Draft. This comes after Dusty May, his former coach at Michigan, became the Mavericks' new head coach.
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Dusty May left Michigan to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on June 22.
Yaxel Lendeborg played his final college season at Michigan and is considered a strong NBA prospect.
Lendeborg won Big Ten Player of the Year and was a consensus All-American in 2025-26.
The NBA Draft will take place on June 23, 2026, and the Mavericks have the 9th overall pick.
Lendeborg joked he might block May if he is not picked by the Mavericks.
Other Michigan players, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara, are also potential picks for Dallas.
There is some doubt in the NBA about how much May will influence Dallas’ draft choices.
Team president Masai Ujiri will make his first draft selection with the Mavericks this year.
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Before a World Cup match in Boston, England player Djed Spence did not shake hands with Ghana player Thomas Partey. Partey faced booing from the crowd and has legal charges against him but was allowed to play in the game.
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Thomas Partey plays for the Spanish club Villarreal.
Djed Spence is an England full-back who did not shake hands with Partey before their match.
Partey was booed by England fans as he entered the field and during the game.
Partey missed Ghana’s first World Cup game in Canada because he was denied entry due to legal issues.
He faces trial next year for multiple rape and sexual assault charges from incidents between 2020 and 2022.
The Football Association did not give players instructions about the handshake before the match.
US Customs and Border Protection confirmed Partey was admitted to the United States with a visa and has not been convicted.
Partey said he felt ready to play against England despite the situation.
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Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron received a one-game suspension after being the first player at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to get a red card for covering his mouth during a dispute. The suspension means he will miss Paraguay’s last group match against Australia, and the decision cannot be appealed.
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Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during a game against Turkiye.
FIFA’s new rule allows referees to give a red card if players cover their mouths to hide what they are saying.
This rule was introduced after a Champions League incident where a player tried to hide verbal insults.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino supports the rule, calling it important for respect and fair play.
Almiron’s suspension means he will miss Paraguay’s final group game against Australia.
Football commentator Jorge Chipi Vera lost his World Cup media credentials for an angry, offensive response to the red card decision.
Vera apologized publicly and accepted responsibility for his outburst.
FIFA has rarely banned journalists, making this incident notable.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups. After facing criticism earlier in the tournament, Ronaldo expressed joy and confidence, emphasizing his focus on helping the team succeed.
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Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win against Uzbekistan.
He became the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments.
Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s initial 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
He scored his first goal six minutes into the match from a cross by Joao Cancelo.
Ronaldo added a second goal before halftime from a pass by Bruno Fernandes.
Ronaldo almost scored a hat-trick, but a defender cleared the ball from the goal line.
Portugal's coach, Roberto Martinez, praised Ronaldo’s leadership and role in boosting team morale.
Former teammate Wayne Rooney highlighted Ronaldo’s ability to respond strongly to criticism even at age 41.
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The New Jersey Devils traded defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov to the Calgary Flames in exchange for several draft picks and a defensive prospect. This big trade happened three days before the 2026 NHL draft and involves multiple future first-round draft picks.
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Simon Nemec was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft.
The Devils traded Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov to the Flames.
New Jersey received defensive prospect Etienne Morin, a 2023 second-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
Before the trade, the Devils had only four picks for the 2026 draft, including the 12th overall pick.
Calgary now has a large number of draft picks for the 2026 draft, including the 6th and 30th overall picks.
Nemec played 68 games last season, scored 11 goals, and had 26 points, averaging almost 20 minutes of ice time per game.
The Flames hope Nemec will strengthen their defense alongside Yan Kuznetsov and young player Zayne Parekh.
New Jersey traded Nemec partly because they have many defensemen already on their team.
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Darryn Peterson, a basketball player from Kansas, wants to clarify that he is not a "loner" but someone who prefers to handle things independently. He missed several games due to severe cramping caused by high doses of creatine, a supplement, but now feels ready to focus on his NBA career.
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Darryn Peterson played for the Kansas Jayhawks and has been a top NBA draft prospect.
Peterson described himself as "more to himself," not truly anti-social or a loner.
He prefers to lead by example rather than with many words.
He missed 11 games because of severe cramping that required hospital treatment.
Doctors found that Peterson's cramping was linked to high creatine levels from supplement use.
Creatine is a muscle-building supplement; Peterson had never used it before college.
After taking time off and testing, doctors adjusted his intake to safe levels.
Peterson is expected to be a high pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, possibly second overall.
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France’s football coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team’s final 2026 World Cup group match against Norway because he returned to France after his mother passed away. His assistant, Guy Stephan, will lead the team for this match as France aims to finish first in their group.
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Didier Deschamps’ mother died, leading him to leave the World Cup and return home.
The French Football Federation announced Deschamps will not be on the bench for the final group game.
Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the French team during Deschamps’ absence.
France has already qualified for the last 32 stage in the World Cup.
France won their earlier group matches against Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0).
The last group match is against Norway, featuring player Erling Haaland.
This World Cup is expected to be Deschamps’ last tournament as coach of France.
Deschamps led France to win the 2018 World Cup and reach finals in the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2016.
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Rafael Devers, first baseman for the Giants, apologized to his manager Tony Vitello for an incident during the ninth inning of a close game against Miami. Devers said the situation is being exaggerated.
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The incident happened in the ninth inning of a game where the Giants lost to Miami by one run.
Rafael Devers plays first base for the Giants.
Tony Vitello is the manager involved in the situation.
Devers apologized directly to Vitello for his actions.
Devers described the incident as "a misunderstanding."
The event has attracted a lot of attention and is being considered worse than it is by some.
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Chelsea Football Club is close to signing defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta for more than £43 million. This will be the first player signed under new manager Xabi Alonso, who officially starts on July 1.
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Marco Palestra played 37 games for Cagliari last season, scoring once and assisting four times.
He was expected to join Inter Milan but Chelsea made a better offer personally.
Palestra made his debut for the Italian national team this year.
He can play as a wing-back or full-back on either side of the defense.
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has approved this transfer.
Chelsea also plans to sign a central defender, a midfielder (likely Valentin Barco), and a versatile attacker.
Players like Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha are joining Chelsea this summer as previously agreed.
Chelsea aims to reduce its squad size after finishing 10th in the Premier League last season and missing European competition.
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England and Ghana are playing their second World Cup match. Fans can rate the players from both teams on a scale of 1 to 10, with ratings closing 30 minutes after the game ends.
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The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Viewers can rate each player’s performance during the game.
Player ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
Players from both England and Ghana are listed with their shirt numbers and names.
Substitutes from each team are also available to rate.
Ratings are collected from BBC Sport users and averaged after the game.
To rate players, users must be signed in to a BBC account.
The player rating feature requires JavaScript enabled in the browser.
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The Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson from the University of North Carolina with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Wilson is known for his athletic ability and potential to improve.
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The Chicago Bulls had the fourth pick in the draft.
They chose Caleb Wilson from UNC.
Wilson is regarded as a top athlete.
He is seen as having strong potential for growth.
The pick aims to strengthen the Bulls’ frontcourt (the players who play near the basket).
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The Memphis Grizzlies chose Cameron Boozer with the third overall pick in the draft. This decision is part of the team's plan to rebuild and improve for the future.
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Cameron Boozer was picked third by the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies are focusing on rebuilding their team for upcoming seasons.
Boozer is seen as a player who can help speed up the team's progress.
The selection is a key part of the Grizzlies’ long-term strategy.
This draft pick shows the team’s commitment to developing new talent.
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Kansas guard Darryn Peterson was selected by the Utah Jazz as the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. He had been seen as a possible first overall pick before the draft.
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Darryn Peterson plays guard for the University of Kansas basketball team.
He was considered a top prospect for the 2026 NBA draft.
Peterson was picked second overall by the Utah Jazz.
The Utah Jazz had the second pick in the 2026 draft.
Peterson was expected by some to be the first pick but ended up second.
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France's football coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team's last group game at the World Cup because his mother passed away. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will lead the team while Deschamps returns to France for the funeral.
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Didier Deschamps is France's head football coach.
He learned about his mother's death on Tuesday morning.
The French Football Federation approved for him to go back to France.
France has already qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup.
France will play Norway next to decide the winner of Group I.
Assistant coach Guy Stephan will coach the team in Deschamps's absence.
Deschamps won the World Cup as a player in 1998 and as a coach in 2018.
France recently won games against Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0) in the World Cup.
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