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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more aboutSports Betting on FOX Sports. Bet on one of the biggest days of the FIFA World Cup group stage with Kalshi and trade on the outcomes of Friday's decisive matches. Every result could reshape the knockout bracket. New users can use promo code FOXSPORTS to receive a $10 bonus when they start trading on World Cup markets. The match of the day features Norway and France battling for first place in Group I, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbapp each entering the match with four goals through two games. Both nations have already secured a place in the round of 32, but France needs only a draw to finish atop the group. Norway would need to win today's massive showdown. Spain faces a desperate Uruguay side fighting to secure its knockout spot. Lamine Yamal continues to regain full fitness after helping Spain return to form with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay looks to Maxi Arajo and Federico Valverde to pull off an upset against one of the tournament favorites. Use the Kalshi promo code FOXSPORTS to claim your $10 bonus and trade on Friday's World Cup action as the final group standings and knockout matchups take shape. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit our Kalshi promo codepage. How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus Norway vs. France Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* More markets available on Kalshi. How to Watch Norway vs. France Players to Watch in Norway vs. France match Erling Haaland has lived up to the hype in his first major international tournament, scoring four goals through two matches. The Norway striker will once again be Norway's focal point as they battle for first place in the group. Martin degaard is the creative engine behind Norway's attack, orchestrating play and supplying Haaland with scoring opportunities. His vision and passing will be critical against France's talented midfield. Kylian Mbapp has matched Haaland with four goals through two games and enters the match just two goals behind Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record. The French superstar remains France's biggest attacking weapon. Michael Olise has been one of the tournament's best playmakers, recording three assists while helping drive France's attack. Fresh off a stellar club season, his creativity and passing make him a constant threat in the final third. Spain vs. Uruguay Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* More markets available on Kalshi. How to Watch Spain vs. Uruguay Players to Watch in Spain vs. Uruguay match Federico Valverde has been Uruguay's most consistent midfielder through the group stage, providing leadership, energy, and control in the middle of the pitch. With Uruguay needing a result to secure its place in the knockout round, he'll be central to the team's success. Maxi Arajo has carried Uruguay's attack with two goals in the tournament, stepping up while other forwards have struggled. His pace and finishing make him Uruguay's biggest attacking threat against Spain. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, helping power a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. His creativity and ability to beat defenders one-on-one make him one of the tournament's most dangerous players. Rodri anchors Spain's midfield with elite passing and defensive awareness. His ability to control possession and dictate the tempo gives Spain a significant advantage against Uruguay's aggressive pressing style.

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Section 9 softball coaches Alyssa Valente of Pine Bush and Les Funk of Pine Plains have been named New York State coach of the year in their respective classes, announced with the all-state player selections.Valente was named a co-coach award winner in Class A and Funk in Class C. Both coaches led their teams to Section 9 titles, and Pine Bush was a state finalist and Pine Plains a state semifinalist.More: Check out the Section 9 softball coaches all-star teams for 2026The all-star teams were produced by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports.kmcmillan@th-record.comX / Twitter: @KenMcMillanTHRAll-State Class AAAFirst team - Avery Ogden, Pine Bush, Sr., P; Second team - Parker Mullarkey, Newburgh, Jr., CF; Fourth team - Callie Exarchakis, Monroe-Woodbury, Jr., SS/3B; Fifth team - Paige Hotle, Roy C. Ketcham-1, Sr., C; Payton Croce, Pine Bush, Sr., utilityAll-State Class AASecond team - Addison Freiberger, Goshen, Soph., P/OF; Third team - Emily Sharpe, Valley Central, Sr., P; Fourth team - Hannah Ringus, Minisink Valley, Sr., 3BAll-State Class ASecond team - Sam Maleck, Marlboro, Jr., P; Fourth team - Alana Mower, Saugerties, Jr., SS; Fifth team - Taylor Castellani, Marlboro, Sr., 2BAll-State Class BSecond team - Cadie Hanaburgh, Spackenkill, Sr., P/SS; Third team - Allegra Clementson, Haldane-1, Fr., P; Kerstin Knapp, Sullivan West, Jr., SSAll-State Class CFirst team - Talia Durant, Pine Plains, Soph., P/1B; Anna Essery, Pine Plains, Soph., C; Fourth team - Sophia Ortiz, John S. Burke Catholic, Seventh, PAll-State Class DNoneThis article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Softball - Check out who made all-state teams from the Mid-Hudson

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Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has begun a new phase of his career after joining Notts Outlaws for the rest of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player following the acquisition of British citizenship.Amir recently received a British passport through his wife Narjis Khan's British citizenship. As a result, he will no longer count as an overseas player in county cricket, giving Nottinghamshire greater flexibility in team selection and opening up more opportunities for Amir in English domestic cricket.Nottinghamshire, currently second in the North Group after six matches, expects Amir to be available for Friday's T20 Blast fixture against Kent as the team looks to strengthen its push for the knockout stages.Although Amir has previously represented Derbyshire, Gloucestershire and Essex, this will be his first county stint as a local player. His domestic status means Notts can field their two overseas players South Africa all-rounder George Linde and Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali alongside him.Speaking after joining the club, Amir said, Im really excited to have joined Notts. Ive heard lots of good things about this club, and Im looking forward to it. I have lots and lots of memories at Trent Bridge, and I know that T20 is all about entertaining the people, so Ill be trying my best to do well for this team and make this crowd happy. The team have played the last three games really well, and Ill be trying to help carry that momentum forward throughout the tournament.Nottinghamshire also confirmed Amir's status in an official statement, saying that as a British passport holder, Amir will not be counted as an overseas player for the duration of his stay at Trent Bridge, which includes any potential knockout matches that Notts may play.Amir last represented Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup. During his international career, he was part of Pakistan's title-winning squads at the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy.In T20 cricket, Amir has taken 425 wickets in 364 matches at an average of 22.63 and an economy rate of 7.36.