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Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network

The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

NPR·June 15, 2026

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Fashion goals: Socceroos trade kit bags for it-bags as they level up off-field style

<p>Australia stepped off the team bus in suits and holding designer pouches, showing they’ve come ‘a long way from a Country Road bag on the side of the field’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/jun/14/socceroos-defeat-turkey-is-this-the-teams-greatest-world-cup-w

The Guardian·June 15, 2026

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The Knicks are deserving champs, but their path to...

The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again.

ESPN·June 15, 2026

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NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade ta...

The offseason is here for all 30 teams. What lies ahead for the Knicks, Spurs, Lakers, Thunder and every franchise?

ESPN·June 15, 2026

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Way-too-early Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams r...

Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?

ESPN·June 15, 2026

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Ranking the top 15 MLB draft prospects in the 2026...

From an SEC hitter with big-time power to a top 2027 draft prospect you've never heard of, let's rank the future major league stars to watch in Omaha.

ESPN·June 15, 2026

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Ecuadorian World Cup fans takeover Philly’s Rocky Steps

Ecuadorian football fans packed Philadelphia’s Rocky Steps to cheer on the South American nation in its opening

Al Jazeera·June 15, 2026

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Iran’s Ghalenoei, Taremi decry US treatment before first World Cup game

Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy the football tournament ignites.

Al Jazeera·June 15, 2026

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2026 NBA Finals: Knicks win Game 5, Larry O'Brien ...

ESPN NBA insiders break down New York's stunning NBA Finals win in San Antonio.

ESPN·June 14, 2026

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Former defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at 36

Aldon Smith, who played six seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys, died on Saturday at age 36.

ESPN·June 14, 2026

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Brunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase

Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more than 50 years.

ESPN·June 14, 2026

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Knicks cap brilliant run with long-awaited NBA tit...

Jalen Brunson scored 45 in Game 5, powering yet another Knicks rally over the Spurs for New York's first NBA title since 1973.

ESPN·June 14, 2026

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