Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for next game
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for Friday's NBA playoff game, coach Mitch Johnson said, but he remains in concussion protocols with an uncertain playing status.
Read moreItaly dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.
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New multilateral force for gang-plagued Haiti to deploy soon, UN told
The new multinational force tasked with combating gangs in Haiti will deploy in "phases" over the coming months, a special representative for the force said Thursday.
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Canada not as reliant on US economy as some think: Carney
There is a "misimpression" about the extent of Canada's economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, again pushing back on suggestions Ottawa must capitulate to Washington's trade demands.
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Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future
Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not "chasing" an answer on his future as the club close in on a Champions League spot.
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More than 4 million tickets bought for 2028 LA Olympics
More than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first window for purchases, organizers announced on Thursday.
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Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup
Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest challenge" of his career.
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Patriots coach Vrabel taking break over photo scandal
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is taking an indefinite break to seek counseling following controversy over his links to a female journalist, US media reported on Thursday.
Read moreVafaei hails Crucible as 'snooker's Wimbledon' after previous criticism
Iran's Hossein Vafaei said the Crucible Theatre was snooker's answer to Wimbledon two years after he savagely attacked the cherished World Championship venue.
Read moreStocks waver, oil up as US-Iran peace talks stall
Stock prices were broadly lower Thursday, retreating after recent gains as investors tempered their enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war.
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