Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch €2.32m
A collection of World Cup memorabilia, including Pele’s 1958 winners’ medal, is expected to fetch more than £2 million (€2.32 million) at auction.
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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP - ESPN
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won his second Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP on Thursday in an extremely close race against Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon.
With roster questions answered, Canada's men ready for historic match with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday
It’s still hard to imagine, even though we’re now only hours from kickoff rather than months or years away. Canada was awarded co-hosting duties for this summer’s World Cup in 2018. On Friday afternoon, the first game in Toronto will finally be played.
Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 11 : Brazil begin their latest hunt for a long-awaited sixth World Cup crown on Saturday with little room for a gentle landing, facing up-and-coming Morocco in a Group C opener that will test the side's ability to cope with a lengthy injury list.
World Cup's new rules
June 10 : There is a raft of tweaks to the rules at the World Cup, which FIFA has brought in weeks ahead of the tournament, designed in particular to reduce time-wasting and expand the use of VAR.
Esports World Cup 2026 opens registration for Last Chance Qualifiers
RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced the official lineup and details for the Last Chance Qualifier tournaments that will award the final spots in eight different competitions at this year’s Esports World Cup, set for Paris from July 6 through Aug. 23.
Germany's Maria says should have got more respect after Queen's wildcard snub
LONDON, June 9 : Reigning Queen's Club champion Tatjana Maria said she should have been given more respect after being forced to qualify for the WTA grasscourt tournament this week.
Longtime Browns guard Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons - ESPN
Longtime Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement Tuesday after 12 seasons in the NFL.