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Auston Trusty scored in the third minute to give the United States an early lead.

NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! The United States Men’s National Team wasted no time getting back on the scoreboard. Auston Trusty scored his first international goal just three minutes into Thursday night’s match against Turkey, converting a corner kick to give the Americans a 1-0 lead at Los Angeles Stadium. The […]

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Anti-gay slurs chanted by Mexican fans during match against Czech Republic draw attention

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! An anti-gay slur chanted by Mexican fans could lead to disciplinary measures from FIFA against the team of one of the host countries of the 2026 World Cup. There were at least three instances during Mexico’s 3-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday night where anti-gay slurs

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Fanatics Sportsbook launches program to ban bettors who threaten athletes

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Fears of addiction rise as sports betting booms among young men Gen Z journalist Eli Thompson and former gambling addict LJ Ruggiero are sounding the alarm on the rapid rise in sports betting addiction, especially among young men. They highlight the prevalence of online gambling apps, the deceptive nature of small bets that turn into

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Doug Martin’s parents sue Oakland over former NFL star’s in-custody death

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! The family of former NFL running back Doug Martin has sued the city of Oakland, its police department and an ambulance company, alleging their actions contributed to the circumstances surrounding his death. In the lawsuit, the NFL star’s parents claim police played a role in the

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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended after Caitlin Clark neck punch

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! The WNBA has reviewed Wednesday night’s Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas incident. The league apparently didn’t like what it saw. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty and a one-game suspension after the league reviewed her contact with Clark during the Mercury’s 111-109 win

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Everything you need to know about USA vs. Turkey: Scenarios, projected lineup, predictions

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With the United States’ place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup and first place in Group D assured, one might assume that the team’s final group stage match against Turkey at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday is, to say the least, inconsequential. That sentiment isn’t shared within the U.S. men’s national

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South Africa reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time and will face Canada

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! South Africa qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday evening. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute from a precise cross from Tshepang Moremi and South Africa finished in second place

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Bafana Bafana breaks through: 4 takeaways from South Africa against South Korea

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! For the first time in its history, South Africa qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after securing a surprise 1-0 victory over South Korea. Few would have given Bafana Bafana much of a chance after their opening day defeat, but the team showed

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Memo and celebration: 5 takeaways from Mexico’s World Cup win over Czechia

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! It wasn’t just a victory. It was a party. How else could you describe the incredible scenes we saw tonight in Mexico City? A vibrant, feel-good and extremely joyful celebration unfolded as Mexican fans, already satisfied with the fact that their national team had already dominated

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Assim Madibo of Qatar receives a 5-match suspension for fracturing the leg of Canadian Ismaël Koné

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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! Qatari player Assim Madibo was suspended five matches on Wednesday for the tackle that fractured the leg of Canadian midfielder Ismael Koné during the World Cup. Madibo received a straight red card for the incident during Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver last Thursday. FIFA’s

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