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Spaun seizes US Open lead as Scheffler, McIlroy struggle

Spaun seizes US Open lead as Scheffler, McIlroy struggle

J.J. Spaun matched the best first round in a US Open at Oakmont to grab a one-stroke lead after 18 holes while Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy were among many stars who struggled.

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Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting cancelled: official

Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting cancelled: official

The Los Angeles leg of Michael Johnson's inaugural Grand Slam Track athletics series has been cancelled, officials confirmed Thursday.

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Scheffler hopes to solve sloppy bogeys, silly mistakes after 73

Scheffler hopes to solve sloppy bogeys, silly mistakes after 73

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled to a three-over-par 73 in Thursday's first round of the US Open, hungry to solve sloppy bogeys and silly mistakes at Oakmont.

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Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino

Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.

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Desert Mirage or Musical Revolution? ESCAPE Records’ Secret Vault Opens, Revealing a Hidden Sonic Sanctuary

Desert Mirage or Musical Revolution? ESCAPE Records’ Secret Vault Opens, Revealing a Hidden Sonic Sanctuary

Crafted where social media fades to the obscure and creativity thrives, these two new records aim to forge deep audience connections - inspiring a sense of solidarity between the creative and their audience.

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Koepka gets Oakmont scolding and leaps into US Open title hunt

Koepka gets Oakmont scolding and leaps into US Open title hunt

Three days after taking a 45-minute scolding from short-game coach Pete Cowen, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka finds himself back in major title contention at the US Open.

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Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Israel may soon strike Iran's nuclear sites, but urged the key US ally to hold off as he stressed his commitment to a diplomatic solution.

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Club World Cup a chance for MLS to shine: Giroud

Club World Cup a chance for MLS to shine: Giroud

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud says the FIFA Club World Cup is a chance to showcase Major League Soccer as the tournament kicks off this weekend.

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UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel

UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel

The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urging nations to take "all measures necessary" to place pressure on Israel.

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'Suck it up' - SGA says fatigue can't be a factor in NBA Finals

'Suck it up' - SGA says fatigue can't be a factor in NBA Finals

Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Thursday there's no room for fatigue with the Thunder down 2-1 to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.

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