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Cape Verde's stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is "no accident" said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their last 32 tie.

European champions Spain cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria to set up a potential showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.

Twelve months after the most painful loss of his career, Grigor Dimitrov wept tears of joy after a cathartic Wimbledon second round win against Czech rising star Jakub Mensik on Thursday.

Brazil forward Endrick highlighted his versatility on Thursday as a potential asset against Norway should Carlo Ancelotti turn to him in their World Cup last-16 encounter.

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was set to kick off Thursday, with a rehearsal dinner for 100 guests ahead of a star-studded extravaganza at the famed Madison Square Garden.

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team's "duty" to ensure an African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout defeats for teams from the continent.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country's World Cup team had been "screwed" and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia.

Jaylen Brown, who helped Boston capture an NBA title in 2024, says he's "still processing" his shock trade to the Celtics' Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia.

Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Boeing has made progress on its much-delayed new planes for the US president -- dubbed Air Force One when the leader is on board -- but the project remains vulnerable to potential further postponement, a government report said Thursday.

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine.

Mauricio Pochettino may be "200 percent Argentine" but the US coach has thrown himself into American culture, joyfully belting out "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as his team celebrated their World Cup win over Bosnia.

England captains present and past combined to telling effect as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight rescued the hosts from a top-order collapse with a century stand in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at the Oval on Thursday.

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their over four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 25 people, tearing open apartment buildings and sending tens of thousands to shelters.

An "unforgettable" tribute to America, or a health hazard that will terrorize animals and pollute the environment?

Prosecutors in Tiger Woods's driving under the influence case will be able to review the golf superstar's hospital treatment following a rollover car crash in March, the judge overseeing the case has ruled.

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday that his rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard is pushing both riders "to new heights".

Japan has begun installing hundreds of cameras in its northern mountains as part of a nationwide survey of the bear population following a surge in maulings, an official told AFP on Thursday.

The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was set to kick off Thursday, with a rehearsal dinner for 100 guests ahead of a star-studded extravaganza at the famed Madison Square Garden.

Novak Djokovic can move another step closer to history at Wimbledon in the third round on Friday.

Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in southern France and water-bombing planes deployed to battle wildfires after a record-breaking heatwave last month, officials said Thursday.

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, will return for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, the club announced on Thursday.

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix, his home race.

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are two of the quickest players around -- but when it comes to pure speed they have a rival at the World Cup in Australian flyer Jordan Bos.

Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller who fled to Taiwan in 2019 after being detained by China in 2015 for selling content deemed critical of Beijing, died Thursday at the age of 70.

President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the "senseless killing" in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people.

Hernan Gil survived nearly eight days trapped beneath the ruins of a partially collapsed building in Venezuela before being extricated Thursday in a dramatic operation involving rescuers from seven countries.

Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an "electric" atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday.

A macabre darkness, the glare of spotlights, the droning of generators and jackhammers, and often the stench of decomposing corpses: eight days after the double earthquake in Venezuela, nighttime in La Guaira, once a festive seaside resort, has transformed into a grim scene of survival and despair.

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Thursday urged George Russell to dump his emotions and remain cool and balanced ahead of his home race, this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement second-round victory over Karolina Pliskova, while Alexander Zverev also eased through on Thursday.

French Open champion Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon third round with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win against Valentin Royer on Thursday.

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday vowed fresh assaults in their four-year war after Moscow launched a massive barrage on Kyiv, killing at least 21 people, tearing open apartment buildings and sending tens of thousands to shelters.

Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as new data showed the labor market is facing headwinds ahead of testing midterm elections for President Donald Trump's Republicans.

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday dampened his fans’ enthusiasm and downplayed his chances of winning his home British Grand Prix for a record-increasing 10th time and, with it, his hopes of a record eighth drivers world title,

Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favourite to take over in the dugout.