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Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Rudolph joins the team after two seasons with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Colombia and Portugal face off in World Cup 2026 Group K showdown

Colombia and Portugal face off in World Cup 2026 Group K showdown

Colombia and Portugal meet in Miami to decide the top seed of Group K. A win for Portugal would move them into first place, while a draw or Colombian victory ensures Colombia advances as winners.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 14:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts

Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts

With a population of around 525,000, Cape Verde has made history as the smallest country to advance to the World Cup round of 32. The Blue Sharks now prepare for a match against Argentina and Lionel Messi.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 11:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Ousmane Dembele scores record hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

Ousmane Dembele scores record hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

France defeated Norway 4-1 as Ousmane Dembele scored a record-breaking first-half hat-trick. The win means France finishes top of Group I with a perfect record.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 08:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina World Cup match against Jordan

Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina World Cup match against Jordan

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will begin the final Group J match against Jordan as a substitute after securing the top spot in the group.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup knockout hopes alive

Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup knockout hopes alive

A five-goal rout of 10-man Iraq has left Senegal fighting for a spot as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 04:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026: Norway face questions as Erling Haaland rested against France

World Cup 2026: Norway face questions as Erling Haaland rested against France

Norway's decision to make ten changes to their starting lineup resulted in a heavy defeat to France, leading to a grueling travel schedule for the knockout stage.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 02:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 picture takes shape as group stage ends

World Cup 2026 Round of 32 picture takes shape as group stage ends

The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup begins June 28, with 32 teams advancing under the expanded format. The first match will feature Canada against South Africa in Los Angeles.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 01:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 4 min read
Ousmane Dembélé scores hat trick as France leads Norway in World Cup clash

Ousmane Dembélé scores hat trick as France leads Norway in World Cup clash

Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to propel France to a 3-1 lead over Norway. The Norwegian side entered the match with a rotated squad, resting key players Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza and name Andy Green interim

New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza and name Andy Green interim

The New York Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza following a 34-47 start to the season, appointing Andy Green as the interim replacement.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 18:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Exclusive: Key Red Bull figure set to leave F1 team

Exclusive: Key Red Bull figure set to leave F1 team

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan is expected to leave Red Bull Racing for a senior role at Cadillac, adding to a wave of high-profile departures including Helmut Marko.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 16:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

The Iranian and Egyptian national teams have filed formal objections to LGBTQ celebrations surrounding their World Cup match in Seattle. The dispute reflects a clash between local events and the nations' religious and cultural values.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 13:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 4 min read
Australia advances to World Cup round of 32 after draw with Paraguay

Australia advances to World Cup round of 32 after draw with Paraguay

The Socceroos have progressed to the round of 32 for the first time in consecutive tournaments following a cautious stalemate against Paraguay in California.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 10:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Netherlands, Japan and Sweden qualify for World Cup round of 32

Netherlands, Japan and Sweden qualify for World Cup round of 32

The Netherlands topped Group F following a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden secured their spots after a 1-1 draw in Texas.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 09:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Japan and Sweden secured knockout stage berths after playing to a draw at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Anthony Elanga scored the equalizing goal to ensure Sweden progressed.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 05:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Manchester City agree £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson

Manchester City agree £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson

Manchester City have reached a landmark agreement to sign Elliot Anderson in a deal that surpasses their previous spending record. The 23-year-old England international is set to undergo a medical in New York.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 04:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Ecuador beats Germany to qualify for World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Ecuador beats Germany to qualify for World Cup 2026 Round of 32

A 2-1 victory over Germany has propelled Ecuador into the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup for the second time in the nation's history.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 01:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Tennis legend Chris Evert reveals ovarian cancer has returned for the third time

Tennis legend Chris Evert reveals ovarian cancer has returned for the third time

Former world No. 1 Chris Evert is stepping away from her ESPN role and Wimbledon to undergo surgery and chemotherapy following a third cancer recurrence.

Sports ·25 Jun 2026, 23:40 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Red Line Report releases final top-64 2026 NHL mock draft

Red Line Report releases final top-64 2026 NHL mock draft

The final top-64 mock draft for 2026 highlights a deep class of offensively gifted defensemen and generational forward talent.

Sports ·25 Jun 2026, 23:38 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams’ full 2026 class

NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams’ full 2026 class

From the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa to a blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, we review the 2026 NBA Draft haul for all 30 teams.

Sports ·25 Jun 2026, 23:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read