Christian Pulisic was taken off during the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay due to a calf injury and his status for the next game against Australia is uncertain. Coach Mauricio Pochettino must decide who will replace Pulisic if he cannot play, with options including Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, and Folarin Balogun.
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Christian Pulisic left the Paraguay game at halftime as a precaution for a calf injury.
Pulisic was training separately and wearing a calf sleeve after the match.
The U.S. faces Australia next in the World Cup group stage, with control of Group D at stake.
Gio Reyna scored a late goal against Paraguay and may get more playing time despite limited club minutes.
Brenden Aaronson is known for his hard work off the ball but has had limited playing time recently.
Finding a direct replacement for Pulisic is difficult because of his unique skills.
Australia is motivated after negative comments in US media and could pose a strong challenge.
Coach Pochettino is balancing player fitness and team strength during the new 48-team World Cup format.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was mic’d up during his youth football camp and shared funny and helpful advice about fantasy football draft strategies. He told a kid not to draft quarterbacks in the first round and encouraged kids with both football tips and humor.
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Baker Mayfield hosted a youth football camp at the Buccaneers' training center.
He was mic’d up, allowing people to hear his talks with the kids.
Mayfield joked with kids about washing their hands and their knowledge of his college days.
He advised a kid that drafting a quarterback in the first round of fantasy football is a bad strategy.
Mayfield encouraged kids and shared a light moment about wanting to win a Super Bowl ring.
The Buccaneers started last season strong but finished with an 8-9 record.
Mayfield and the Bucs aim to improve when their 2026 season starts in Cincinnati on Sept. 13.
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England won their first match of the World Cup against Croatia with a score of 4-2 in Dallas. After a tied first half, manager Thomas Tuchel gave a motivating halftime talk that helped the team play more aggressively in the second half.
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England scored four goals: two by Harry Kane, one by Jude Bellingham, and one by Marcus Rashford.
Croatia scored two goals, making the halftime score 2-2.
Thomas Tuchel, England’s manager, encouraged the team at halftime to play confidently and take control of the game.
England increased their effort and tempo in the second half.
Jude Bellingham scored soon after the second half started, putting England ahead 3-2.
The team focused on playing their own style rather than just defending the lead.
Harry Kane said the halftime talk inspired the team to push harder and finish the game strongly.
The match was part of England’s World Cup campaign held in Dallas.
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Knicks owner James Dolan said he will not use the NBA's second apron rule to keep the team together for the 2026-27 season. This announcement came after the Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years.
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The Knicks recently won an NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
James Dolan is the owner of the New York Knicks.
Dolan spoke on WFAN radio about the team's future plans.
He said he will not use the NBA's second apron rule.
The second apron is a financial limit that teams can use to keep players but comes with penalties.
Dolan's decision affects how the Knicks manage their player salaries.
This relates to the team's strategy for the 2026-27 NBA season.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L soccer match held in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane scored two goals, tying England’s all-time World Cup goal record, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored for England.
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Harry Kane scored twice, reaching 10 World Cup goals, matching Gary Lineker’s record.
Kane’s first goal was a penalty kick awarded after a video review showed the goalkeeper off the goal line.
Jude Bellingham scored for England soon after the second half began.
Marcus Rashford added a goal in the 85th minute.
Croatia’s Martin Baturina and Petar Musa each scored to keep the score competitive.
The match was a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semifinals won by Croatia.
The game was played at AT&T Stadium, which has a retractable roof and provided air conditioning for fans.
Luka Modric played in his fifth World Cup, setting a Croatian record.
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The article expresses a change in belief about England's chances to win the 2026 World Cup. After England defeated Croatia 4-2, the writer now thinks England has a strong team that could win the tournament.
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The writer has followed U.S. soccer for many years and tracked World Cup events.
Historically, the writer did not expect England to win the men's or women's World Cup.
England beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2026 World Cup, overcoming a missed penalty by Harry Kane.
The penalty was retaken because the Croatian goalkeeper moved early, and Kane scored on the second attempt.
England’s coach Thomas Tuchel has his team playing a confident and creative style.
Some defensive issues remain, but the goals Croatia scored were hard to prevent.
Key players include captain Harry Kane and young talent Jude Bellingham.
The article suggests England should be considered a top chance to win the World Cup.
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Paige Bueckers, a top WNBA player, admitted she gave the wrong information about her weight gain in the offseason. She actually gained about 18 pounds but hoped most of it was muscle. Bueckers is performing very well this season and is helping her team, the Dallas Wings, become much stronger.
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Paige Bueckers plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
She told ESPN she had gained 15 pounds of muscle, but later said she "made that up."
Bueckers actually gained about 18 pounds during the offseason.
She is currently averaging 19 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game.
The Wings have a 9-5 record this season, much improved from last year's 10 total wins.
Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points in one recent game.
The Wings recently beat the top team, the Las Vegas Aces, by 30 points.
The team is coached by Jose Fernandez, who is in his first year as head coach.
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Cristiano Ronaldo played in Portugal’s recent World Cup game, but he did not score and was mostly ineffective. Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo, a result considered disappointing for a team expected to win easily.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is 41 years old and one of the most famous soccer players in history.
Portugal played DR Congo in the World Cup and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
DR Congo created more scoring chances than Portugal in the match.
Portugal was expected to win comfortably but struggled throughout the game.
Ronaldo stayed on the field late in the game but was not a significant threat to score.
Portugal completed many passes with high accuracy but lacked effective attacks.
The team’s overall performance was seen as weak and needing improvement.
Rival player Lionel Messi scored three goals in his recent World Cup game.
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Trae Young, a key player for the Wizards, intends to turn down his $48.97 million contract option for the 2026-27 season. Despite this, the Washington Wizards are still the most likely team to sign him as a free agent.
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Trae Young is currently a star player for the Washington Wizards.
He has a player option worth $48.97 million for the 2026-27 season.
Trae Young plans to decline this player option.
Declining the option means he will become a free agent and can sign with any team.
The Washington Wizards remain the leading team expected to sign him again.
This information comes from sources close to the situation.
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Cristiano Ronaldo did not score in Portugal’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup, while several other star players scored multiple goals in their opening matches. Ronaldo, 41 years old, is one of the oldest players in the tournament and has not yet won a World Cup in his career.
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Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener.
Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, did not score in this match.
Ronaldo is the fourth-oldest player to compete in a World Cup.
Lionel Messi scored the first hat trick (three goals) of his World Cup career.
Other stars like Folarin Balogun, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane scored two goals each.
Portugal’s best World Cup finish with Ronaldo was reaching the quarterfinals in 2022.
Portugal will play Uzbekistan next in Houston to try to advance in the tournament.
Ronaldo has played in six World Cups but has not won the title.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup match in Texas. Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford helped England secure the win after Croatia had equalized twice.
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Harry Kane scored two goals for England in the first half, including a retaken penalty.
Croatia’s Martin Baturina and Petar Musa each scored to make the match 2-2 before halftime.
Jude Bellingham scored right after the break to put England ahead again.
Marcus Rashford scored with five minutes left to confirm England’s win.
The game was held in front of 70,000 fans at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium in Texas.
This match was a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal, which Croatia won after extra time.
England’s captain Kane now has 10 World Cup goals, tying the record for England with Gary Lineker.
Thomas Tuchel is the England coach and aims to win their first major trophy since 1966.
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The article covers a World Cup soccer match between Croatia and England held in Arlington, Texas. FC Dallas player Petar Musa scored his first World Cup goal for Croatia, but England won the game 4-2 with Harry Kane and other players scoring for England.
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The match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
England’s Harry Kane scored two first-half goals.
Petar Musa scored his first World Cup goal to tie the game 2-2 before halftime.
Musa plays for FC Dallas and joined the club in February 2024 with a record transfer fee.
Musa has been the top scorer for FC Dallas in his three seasons, including 12 goals this season.
England scored two more goals in the second half by Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
England won the match 4-2 against Croatia.
England will next play Ghana, and Croatia will play Panama on June 23.
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Portugal played against Congo DR in a World Cup Group K match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Cristiano Ronaldo did not score in the game but encouraged the team to stay focused on upcoming matches.
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Portugal took an early lead with a goal from João Neves.
Congo DR scored their first-ever World Cup goal to tie the match 1-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not score during this match.
Ronaldo posted a message on social media urging the team to keep their heads up and focus on the next game.
Fans responded with mixed reactions to Ronaldo’s post.
Ronaldo has played in six World Cups since 2006, with eight goals and two assists.
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's opening World Cup match.
Portugal’s next World Cup game is against Uzbekistan on June 23.
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Martin Baturina scored a goal from outside the penalty area to equalize the score between Croatia and England. The game is part of Group L at the FIFA World Cup and is taking place at Dallas Stadium.
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Martin Baturina scored for Croatia against England.
The goal made the score level at 1-1.
The goal was scored from outside the penalty box (the marked area near the goal).
The match is part of Group L in the FIFA World Cup.
The game is held at Dallas Stadium.
The article mentions the event is recent (published 26 minutes ago).
Video content related to the World Cup is only available to users in the UK.
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England won 4-2 against Croatia in their Group L match at the 2026 World Cup in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, Jude Bellingham added a goal just after halftime, and Marcus Rashford scored near the end to secure the victory.
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England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup 2026 group match.
The game took place in Arlington, Texas, with about 70,000 fans attending.
Harry Kane scored two early goals, including a retaken penalty.
Croatia fought back to level the score 2-2 with goals from Martin Baturina and Petar Musa.
Jude Bellingham scored shortly after halftime to put England ahead again.
Marcus Rashford scored five minutes before the end to clinch the win.
This match was a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, which Croatia won.
England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, aims to win England’s first major trophy since 1966.
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This article shows where World Cup teams are staying and preparing while they compete in the United States. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at the places these teams use as their home bases during the tournament.
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The World Cup includes many teams from different countries.
These teams need special places to stay and train while in the U.S.
The article explores various team base camps across the country.
Base camps serve as home spots between matches.
The story gives viewers insight into what happens off the field during the World Cup.
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Shohei Ohtani pitched despite having a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger. He performed well for four innings but then gave up four runs in the fifth inning. The Dodgers came back and won the game against the Rays 5-4.
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Shohei Ohtani pitched with a sore left knee.
He also had a blister on his right middle finger.
Ohtani successfully pitched the first four innings without many problems.
In the fifth inning, he allowed four runs.
The Dodgers scored more runs after Ohtani left and won the game 5-4.
The opposing team was the Tampa Bay Rays.
The game was close and competitive.
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Bryson DeChambeau will play at the U.S. Open this week, hoping to make the cut after missing the cut at two major golf tournaments earlier this year. He admitted missing cuts is part of golf but feels confident he is playing well even if he hasn't performed at his best in big events.
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DeChambeau will compete in the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
He missed the cut at The Masters and the PGA Championship in 2026.
At The Masters, he was 6 strokes over par; at the PGA Championship, 7 strokes over par.
DeChambeau posted on Instagram asking fans to like if they believe he will make the cut.
He said missing cuts can happen and that he might miss all four major cuts this year.
DeChambeau will start the first round with Viktor Hovland and Matt Fitzpatrick at 1:25 p.m. ET.
If he misses the cut again, he still has a chance to make the weekend at The Open Championship next month.
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The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and their 27th overall first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks. In return, the Sabres received the Sharks’ 20th overall first-round pick in the 2026 draft, moving up seven spots.
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The trade occurred nine days before the 2026 NHL Draft.
Buffalo gave up Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to San Jose.
Buffalo received the 20th overall pick in return.
Kesselring played 34 games last season with Buffalo, scoring two points.
He is a 26-year-old defenseman expected to become a restricted free agent.
Buffalo now has only four picks in the 2026 Draft: rounds 1, 4, 5, and 6.
San Jose’s defense group has four players signed for next season.
Five Sharks defensemen will be free agents soon, creating openings on their team.
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