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Lancashire Lightning, Essex and Northants Steelbacks all pick up wins in the T20 Blast.

After their last meeting with Paraguay ended in a near-brawl, the USMNT is steeling itself for another fiery match in Friday’s World Cup opener.

The Texas Attorney General’s Office said it has opened an investigation into FIFA’s World Cup ticket sale practices following complaints alleging fans were misled about seat locations for matches to be played in Dallas and Houston.

Real Madrid have entered into a transfer battle with Barcelona after announcing they have had a €150 million ($173m) bid turned down for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez.

Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the United States men’s national team opening FIFA World Cup match Friday.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo is not thinking about Wednesday’s friendly against Nigeria potentially being his last game on home soil with the national team.

Mexico teenage midfielder Gilberto Mora has quelled speculation linking him to a move to Real Madrid by signing a three-year contract to stay at Liga MX team Club Tijuana.

Manchester United will face AC Milan alongside Wrexham, Atlético and PSG on their preseason tour this summer.

London City Lionesses are leading the race to land Alexia Putellas as the midfielder weighs up three offers after announcing she will leave Barcelona, various sources have told ESPN.

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