Four golfers, including J.T. Poston, withdrew from the PGA Tour’s RBC Canadian Open. Their spots were filled by other players, and the tournament expanded to include 147 golfers in total.
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J.T. Poston withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open after winning the Memorial Tournament.
Poston secured his place in the U.S. Open by winning the Memorial Tournament.
K.H. Lee, Michael Kim, and Brandt Snedeker also withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open.
Justin Lower, Lanto Griffin, and Hayden Springer entered the tournament to replace some withdrawing players.
Brooks Koepka joined the tournament, leading to the field expanding to 147 golfers.
Paul Peterson and David Skinns were added to round out groups of three players.
Taylor Moore started the RBC Canadian Open strong, scoring birdies on his first four holes.
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The New York Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the opposing team, setting a new record for the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Players Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson described their mindset as taking the comeback step-by-step rather than focusing on the large deficit.
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The Knicks were down by 29 points during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Josh Hart said the team focused on gradually reducing the deficit instead of trying to come back all at once.
The Knicks won the game 107-106.
This comeback is the largest in NBA Finals history, beating the previous record of 24 points set by the Boston Celtics in 2008.
OG Anunoby scored the winning basket by tipping in a missed 3-point shot.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points during the game.
The Knicks are aiming to win their first NBA championship since 1973.
The Celtics’ 2008 comeback helped them win the series, giving the Knicks hope for a similar outcome.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Big 12 conference in a letter that the league could face serious legal problems if it punishes Texas Tech for allowing Brendan Sorsby to play. The letter was sent to Big 12 leaders Brett Yormark and Douglas Girod.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent the letter.
The letter was addressed to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board chairman Douglas Girod.
The Big 12 is the athletic conference that Texas Tech belongs to.
The letter concerns Texas Tech playing Brendan Sorsby.
Paxton warned the Big 12 about possible "substantial liability," meaning legal or financial trouble.
The league might consider punishing Texas Tech for using Sorsby.
The letter serves as a formal warning before any action is taken.
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The French national soccer team arrived in Boston to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are staying at the Four Seasons Hotel ahead of the tournament.
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France’s soccer players include stars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise.
The team arrived in Boston on Thursday.
They will stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in central Boston during the World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an international soccer tournament.
Boston is one of the cities hosting teams during the World Cup.
The article was issued on June 11, 2026.
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Charlie Dalin, a well-known French solo yachtsman who won the Vendee Globe yacht race last year, has died at the age of 42. He passed away after a long fight with cancer, according to his family.
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Charlie Dalin was a French solo yachtsman.
He won the non-stop solo round-the-world Vendee Globe race in the previous year.
Dalin battled cancer for a long time before his death.
He died at 42 years old.
The Vendee Globe is a very challenging sailing race that sailors try just to finish.
Dalin’s family announced his death on June 11, 2026.
He managed to win the race despite dealing with cancer during that time.
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The New York Knicks lead the NBA Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs 3-1 and are one win away from becoming champions. The Spurs face a tough challenge to avoid elimination, especially after losing Game 4 despite a large lead.
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The Knicks are one win away from winning the NBA title.
The Spurs trail the series 3-1 and need to win Game 5 to extend the finals.
Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs acknowledged that only two outcomes are possible: Spurs win Game 5 or Knicks win the championship.
The Spurs lost Game 4 after leading by 29 points, marking a significant collapse.
Historically, teams down 3-1 in the NBA Finals almost always lose the series.
The Knicks won the first two games of the finals on the Spurs’ home court.
The Knicks aim to become the first team since 1995 to win three games in a postseason series on the Spurs’ floor.
Both teams planned to practice in San Antonio before Game 5 on Saturday.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup started with a match in Mexico City where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. This game marked the official beginning of the tournament.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially started.
The first match took place in Mexico City.
Mexico played against South Africa.
Mexico won the game with a score of 2-0.
This game opened the tournament.
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FRANCE 24 journalists shared their most memorable moments from past World Cup soccer tournaments. These moments bring back strong feelings and memories of the excitement, sounds, and emotions experienced during the games.
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The article features journalists from FRANCE 24 recalling their favorite World Cup experiences.
Memories can be happy or sad but always involve strong emotions.
The World Cup moments come from both the 2022 tournament and earlier events.
The World Cup is known for its noise, cheering, and unforgettable atmosphere.
The article also invites readers to share their own World Cup memories.
Related news snippets mention upcoming and current World Cup events and issues around the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is set to be the biggest in history and will take place in Mexico and other countries.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is starting with 48 teams competing in the soccer tournament. CBS Sports host Poppy Miller highlights important players and strong teams to watch during the event.
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The tournament begins on Thursday.
A total of 48 teams will compete.
This World Cup features more teams than previous tournaments.
Poppy Miller, a CBS Sports host, shared a list of key players to follow.
She also pointed out the top teams expected to perform well.
The event will receive coverage on CBS News and its app.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a major international soccer competition.
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The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks after leading by 29 points. The Knicks made a historic comeback to win 107-106, putting the Spurs in a difficult position in the series.
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The Spurs had a 29-point lead in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks came back to win the game 107-106 with a late tip-in shot.
This comeback is one of the biggest in NBA Finals history and marks a big collapse for the Spurs.
Spurs player Stephon Castle scored 13 points on poor shooting but was perfect on free throws.
Castle said the Spurs struggle to maintain leads and finish games strongly.
Veteran guard De'Aaron Fox made a critical mistake by trying to score instead of running out the clock late in the game.
The Spurs have only won Game 3 in the series so far.
The Knicks have shown skill in staying calm and finishing games well, unlike the Spurs.
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The New York Knicks made a historic comeback in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, winning 107-106 after trailing by 29 points. Knicks head coach Mike Brown said that both luck and effort helped the team achieve the win and that the comeback gives the team confidence to keep fighting in future games.
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The Knicks trailed by 29 points before coming back to win Game 4, 107-106.
OG Anunoby scored the game-winning tip-in for the Knicks.
Coach Mike Brown said luck is important but players can also create their own luck.
Brown believes the team can win even if they fall behind by a lot again.
The Knicks have been behind by double-digit points in all four games of the series.
New York leads the playoff series against San Antonio 3-1.
The next game, Game 5, will be played in San Antonio.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup started with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The stadium is hosting the opening game for the third time, with over 80,000 fans expected, and a ceremony featuring singers Shakira and Burna Boy.
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The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was Mexico vs. South Africa.
The game took place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
This is the third time Azteca Stadium has hosted a World Cup opening match.
Mexico and South Africa previously played the opening match at the 2010 World Cup, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Mexico has not lost in their last eight games before the tournament.
South Africa recently exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the round of 16.
More than 80,000 fans attended the match in a renovated stadium.
The opening ceremony lasted 15 minutes and included performances by Shakira and Burna Boy.
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Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Mercedes driver, leads the Formula 1 championship by 66 points after winning five of the first six races this season. Despite his strong start, Antonelli says he still wants to prove himself and continue improving as a driver.
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Antonelli has won five of the first six F1 races this season.
He has a 66-point lead over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton in the standings.
Antonelli’s teammate George Russell won the first race but has struggled since.
Last year, Antonelli finished seventh in the championship and had some tough moments.
Antonelli says his difficult experiences last year helped him grow and gain confidence.
He is now more experienced and better understands the car and race strategies.
Antonelli is not feeling pressure from leading the championship and wants to focus on racing well.
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso praised Antonelli as a talented and mature driver.
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The article discusses the worldwide debate about whether to call the sport "football" or "soccer." It explains the origins of both words and highlights how the French language uses many foot-related expressions, even though they commonly call the sport "le foot."
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There is ongoing debate about whether the sport is called football or soccer.
The terms "football" and "soccer" have different origins.
In France, the sport is often called "le foot," a short form of football.
French language includes many expressions connected to feet.
The article is part of coverage during the World Cup event.
The World Cup generates widespread global interest and discussion about the sport.
The article comes from a series called "Entre Nous" that shares cultural insights about France.
The discussion reflects cultural and linguistic differences around the world regarding the sport’s name.
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The San Antonio Spurs set a record with 14 made three-point shots in the first half of Game 4 against the New York Knicks but lost 107-106 after losing a 29-point lead. Spurs player Dylan Harper said the team stopped playing their first-half style in the second half, leading to the loss.
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The Spurs made 14 three-pointers in the first half of Game 4, an NBA record.
They had a 27-point lead at halftime and extended it to 29 points in the third quarter.
The Spurs scored 76 points in the first half but only 30 points in the second half.
San Antonio shot poorly in the second half, making 8 of 39 shots with 10 turnovers.
Despite good leads in all four games, the Spurs trail the series 3-1 against the Knicks.
The next game, Game 5, is in Texas, where the Knicks can win their first NBA title since 1973.
Dylan Harper said the team stopped playing the way that worked in the first half after gaining the lead.
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Somali referee Omar Artan was not allowed to enter the United States to officiate at the World Cup due to concerns over his connections with suspected terror members. Instead, he has been chosen to referee the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa in August.
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Omar Artan became an international FIFA-listed referee in 2018.
He was set to be the first Somali referee at a World Cup finals.
Artan was denied entry to the US despite having a diplomatic passport and single-entry visa.
US officials cited his "association with suspected members of terror organisations" as the reason for refusal.
Somalia is on a US travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump.
UEFA appointed Artan to referee the Super Cup match on 12 August in Salzburg between PSG and Aston Villa.
Artan was named Africa's referee of the year for 2025 by CAF (Confederation of African Football).
UEFA’s president praised Artan’s skills and emphasized football’s role in connecting people.
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Somali referee Omar Artan, who was banned from entering the United States for the World Cup, has been chosen to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Austria. UEFA and the African football federation praised Artan’s skills and said his appointment promotes unity and respect in football.
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Omar Artan is a Somali referee with experience in African and international football competitions.
The U.S. blocked Artan from entering for the World Cup due to alleged associations with suspected terrorist members.
UEFA appointed Artan to referee the 2026 Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
The Super Cup match will be between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
UEFA and the African Confederation (CAF) cooperate to encourage football development and non-discrimination.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe said Artan’s awards and appointments show his world-class refereeing skills.
Artan was removed from the list of World Cup referees after being banned by the U.S.
Artan returned to Somalia where he was welcomed as a hero and said he aims to referee at the 2030 World Cup.
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College basketball coaches now focus on offering players chances to grow, learn skills, and win games, instead of promising instant fame. This is a shift from past times when players were often attracted by the chance to be immediate stars.
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College basketball uses a "transfer portal" where players can switch teams more easily.
Coaches present roles and development opportunities to attract players.
Emphasis is on helping players improve over time.
Winning as a team is a major selling point for coaches.
Immediate star status is less commonly promised to new players.
The approach reflects changes in how college sports teams build their rosters.
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