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Sports News Crossword Puzzle - June 18, 2026

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  • 4From today's Sports News: 'He was playing so well' - _____ run out as NZ make breakthrough (7)
  • 6From today's Sports News: England hit four in World Cup opener against _____ (7)
  • 7From today's Sports News: _____ England captain Stokes to play for Durham (7)
  • 10From today's Sports News: _____ boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points (9)
  • 12From today's Sports News: _____ chases dream on same stage as idol Messi (8)
  • 13From today's Sports News: _____ analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up? (8)
  • 14From today's Sports News: _____ will face Greece in World Cup play-offs (9)

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  • 1From today's Sports News: 'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on _____ 2008 win (9)
  • 2From today's Sports News: 'He's led New Zealand's charge' - _____ scores first Test hundred (8)
  • 3From today's Sports News: Lionesses will face _____ in World Cup play-offs (6)
  • 5From today's Sports News: Tactical analysis: _____ look exciting but how can they tighten up? (7)
  • 6From today's Sports News: Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to _____ (6)
  • 8From today's Sports News: Dropped England captain Stokes to play for _____ (6)
  • 9From today's Sports News: Dropped England captain _____ to play for Durham (6)
  • 11From today's Sports News: Messi, Mbappe & _____ Jr - best World Cup goals from round one (8)
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