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McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

Scotland match-winner John McGinn is optimistic his team can go on to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the very first time after marking their return to the tournament following a 28-year absence with a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday.

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'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat

'I wasn't ready to win': Wembanyama rues mistakes in NBA Finals defeat

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's first chance at an NBA championship came sooner than most expected, and the 22-year-old French phenomenon admitted he wasn't ready for the moment.

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Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years

Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years

The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.

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New York's victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold

New York's victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold

The World Cup carnival arrived in New York on Saturday, but it was drowned out by the city's elation after the hometown Knicks broke a 53-year curse to win the NBA Finals.

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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years

Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years

The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday.

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Two men charged over England World Cup 'heist'

Two men charged over England World Cup 'heist'

Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said.

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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti

Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti

Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Scotland marked their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti.

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McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return

McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return

A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti on Saturday.

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Indonesian economy comes up for air but struggles to win back investors

Indonesian economy comes up for air but struggles to win back investors

Indonesia's economy faces a perfect storm wrought by high energy prices, and while the currency has rebounded slightly, critics warn government policies are unnerving investors at a critical moment.

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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open after

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open after

US President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all" immediately after.

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