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Several current, former Knicks ball out in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Several current, former Knicks ball out in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

The next two summers will be full of international play. Here’s an appetizer.
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Champions League debutants will get special patch – report

Champions League debutants will get special patch – report

Yan Diomande will receive one
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After Messi’s farewell, what is next for Argentina’s national team?

After Messi’s farewell, what is next for Argentina’s national team?

What now for Argentina
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Mourinho: “Asencio? We all make mistakes, but when they pile up, it’s a different story”

Mourinho: “Asencio? We all make mistakes, but when they pile up, it’s a different story”

He previewed the game against Real Betis
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How do you rate Chelsea’s 2026 summer transfer window?

How do you rate Chelsea’s 2026 summer transfer window?

Busy busy bees
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MLS transactions roundup: SDFC sign F Cedric Bakambu

MLS transactions roundup: SDFC sign F Cedric Bakambu

By Field Level Media Sep 03 (Field Level Media) - San Diego FC signed free agent forward Cedrick Bakambu through the 2026 season with club options for 2027 and 2027-28, the team announced Thursday.
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Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years representing Argentina
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Argentina's Messi ends international career

Argentina's Messi ends international career

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.
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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old
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Neemias Queta is good to go in FIBA qualifier vs. Georgia despite ankle injury

Neemias Queta is good to go in FIBA qualifier vs. Georgia despite ankle injury

Celtics center Neemias Queta had an injury scare on Friday, but he's still suiting up for Portugal on Monday as part of the FIBA qualifiers.
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Factory activity bounced in August as AI fuelled Asian expansion

Factory activity bounced in August as AI fuelled Asian expansion

By Jonathan Cable and Leika Kihara TOKYO/LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Global factory activity was humming last month as surging demand for AI hardware kept Asian factories busy while new orders in Europe bounced higher, brightening prospects even as the prolonged U.S.-Iran war fuels uncertainty,
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The Latest: US and Iran exchange fire after abrupt end to month without military action

The Latest: US and Iran exchange fire after abrupt end to month without military action

The U.S. military has struck targets in Iran, leading Tehran to respond with missile and drone fire as hostilities ignited once again