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Japan were eliminated from the World Cup by Brazil in the last 32 (Philip FONG) (Philip FONG/AFP/AFP) Bleary-eyed fans in Tokyo struggled to come to terms with Japan’s World Cup exit after watching their heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Japan took the lead in their last-32 clash against

Story by Ariane da Silva announces retirement after PFL San Diego loss After a pro career that stretches back more than a dozen years, Ariane da Silva has decided to hang up her gloves. Jena Bishop (11-3) submitted da Silva (18-12) with an armbar in the first round on the prelims at PFL San Diego

Steve Clarke took the Scotland job in May 2019 [Getty Images] Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach following Scotland’s exit from the World Cup. The Scottish FA announced his departure in a statement just moments after Croatia’s win over Ghana on Saturday, which sealed Scotland’s fate. Advertisement BBC Scotland has learned the players were

Lead Stories says: AI Video Does a real image show Alyssa Thomas smiling as she fouls Caitlin Clark during a WNBA game on June 22, 2026? No, that’s not true: No video or photographic evidence shows Thomas smiling while over Clark. The image also originated from a video the original poster labeled as AI-generated. The

HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 20: Anthony Hernandez poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Toyota Center on February 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Middleweights are headed to NorCal. No. 6-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Anthony Hernandez returns to action in a home game against

The Cavaliers have drafted Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft The Cavs originally traded out of the No. 29 overall selection, dealing that pick to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for No. 34, which they turned into Thomas, and a 2032 second-round pick. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement In

WASHINGTON (AP) — It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA. Now, AJ Dybantsa’s arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one. Advertisement The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night’s NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 freshman averaged

MotoGP riders completed their first official test on Pirelli prototype tires ahead of the Italian brand replacing Michelin as the sole tire supplier for the 2027 season. The test will help provide vital data ahead of next season, when MotoGP changes both the tire supplier, sees a reduction in engine capacity to 850cc, and introduces

PHOENIX (AP) — Alex Jackson’s single tied the game in the seventh and the go-ahead run scored on an error, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The rally spoiled the major-league debut of Arizona’s José Cabrera. Called up to make the start Sunday, the 24-year-old Dominican held

Georgios Donis is hoping for another Saudi Arabia World Cup ‘miracle’ against Spain (Florencia Tan Jun) (Florencia Tan Jun/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP) Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World