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India target record Asian Games medal haul as LA 2028 beckons
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India are targeting a record medal haul at next year's Asian Games in Japan as part of a long-term plan to boost their …
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Dortmund on lookout for leaders as familiar cracks emerge
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Borussia Dortmund's early promise is already being eroded by familiar failings in crucial moments just three games into …
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Real Madrid aiming to stay perfect against impressive Espanyol
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Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday …
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Georgia's Niniashvili aims to stay 'crazy' at new club La Rochelle
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Georgia full-back Davit Niniashvili said his coaches at new club La Rochelle want him to remain "crazy" as they prepare …
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Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
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Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to …
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Australia skipper Cummins says 'hopeful' he'll take part in Ashes
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Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will …
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Kenya eye double gold on penultimate day of world championships
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Kenya are hoping legend Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi deliver two gold medals on the penultimate day of the World …
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Amid emotional retirement reveal, Kershaw focused on beating Giants
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Clayton Kershaw is ready to call time on his 18-year Major League Baseball career, but the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching …
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Dodgers pitching icon Kershaw to retire after 18th MLB season
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw tearfully insisted he was "not sad" as he announced Thursday he will …
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Marseille hoping to catch PSG at the right time in Ligue 1
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Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain in French football's biggest club fixture on Sunday, and are hoping it is the …
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Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case
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Argentinian officials seized assets Thursday from two of deceased soccer idol Diego Maradona's sisters, as well as his …
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Barcelona beat Newcastle, Man City see off Napoli in Champions League
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Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle …
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Depleted France eager to 'throw sand in England's machine' in World Cup semi-final
Sep 18 2025
France will try to "throw a bit of sand in England's machine" during Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in …
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Haaland hits 50 Champions League goals in Man City cruise over 10-man Napoli
Sep 18 2025
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland can become the Champions League's all-time top goalscorer after reaching 50 in record …
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Texans' Ward won't face domestic violence charges
Sep 18 2025
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward will not face criminal domestic violence charges after a grand jury in Texas declined …
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Rashford bags first Barca goals to seal win at Newcastle
Sep 18 2025
Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Barcelona as the England forward's brilliant brace inspired a 2-1 win against …
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Alcaraz headlines Team Europe in Laver Cup title defense
Sep 18 2025
World number one Carlos Alcaraz returns to the court in the wake of his US Open triumph on Friday when he headlines a …
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Dodgers pitching icon Kershaw to retire - club
Sep 18 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers pitching great Clayton Kershaw, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young …
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Eagles seek answers against Rams in battle of NFL unbeatens
Sep 18 2025
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts says the Super Bowl champion Eagles have room for improvement as they host the Los …
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Afghanistan crash out of Asia Cup after six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka
Sep 18 2025
Sri Lanka chased down a daunting target of 170 with six wickets in hand to knock Afghanistan out of the Asia Cup in Abu …
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Former Barca presidents deny corruption at ref scandal court appearance
Sep 18 2025
Former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Thursday that payments the club made to a …
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Piastri says team orders clarified at McLaren
Sep 18 2025
Oscar Piastri on Thursday said McLaren had "clarified a lot of things" about team orders following the decision to ask …
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'Box office' McLaughlin-Levrone -- rarely seen but worth the wait
Sep 18 2025
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is "box office", according to World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe, but so rarely did the …
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Mourinho appointed at Benfica as he returns to Portugal
Sep 18 2025
Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland 21 …
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McLaughlin-Levrone mulls Olympic 400m double after silencing doubters
Sep 18 2025
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone teased the possibility of running an extraordinary 400 metre double at her home 2028 Olympics …
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McLaughlin-Levrone steals the show at worlds, Botswana take men's one-lap gold
Sep 18 2025
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone brought the house down on Thursday by coming within a whisker of breaking the four-decade-old …
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Mitchell defends England's 'route-one' tactics at Rugby World Cup
Sep 18 2025
England coach John Mitchell said he had no qualms about relying on his team's powerful pack if that is the most …
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Antonelli vows to bounce back from Wolff criticism
Sep 18 2025
Mercedes' highly-rated rookie Kimi Antonelli on Thursday acknowledged team boss Toto Wolff's criticism of his …
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McLaughlin-Levrone powers to 400m world gold in second fastest time ever
Sep 18 2025
US track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second fastest time ever to win a stunning gold in the women's 400 …
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McLaughlin-Levrone nears world record as she wins women's world 400m gold
Sep 18 2025
US track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second fastest time ever to win gold in the women's 400 metres at the …
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Australian teen Gout hungry for more after worlds exit
Sep 18 2025
Australian teen sensation Gout Gout said that his debut world championships had made him hungry for more after bowing …
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Lyles, Tebogo sail into world 200m final but Gout out
Sep 18 2025
Noah Lyles kept alive his bid to match Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to …
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Coventry praises Milan-Cortina venue progress as IOC executives meet in Milan
Sep 18 2025
IOC president Kirsty Coventry on Thursday hailed the progress being made in the construction of venues for next year's …
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Tennis legend Bjorn Borg reveals cocaine use in memoir
Sep 18 2025
Swedish tennis icon Bjorn Borg opens up, in an autobiography published on Thursday, about his prostate cancer and …
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England star Kildunne fit for World Cup semi-final against France
Sep 18 2025
Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman are back in England's starting line-up for the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final …
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Hodgkinson settles nerves in Tokyo after injury doubts
Sep 18 2025
Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson cruised through her heat on Thursday and then admitted she was sweating on …
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Gold medallists Kipyegon, Chebet line up 5,000m clash for world double
Sep 18 2025
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, who have won world titles in the 1,500 and 10,000m in Tokyo this week, will face off …
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Toulon's Jaminet eager to return for France after racist video
Sep 18 2025
Toulon rugby full-back Melvyn Jaminet on Thursday said that he was eager to return to the French international set-up …
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Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026: source
Sep 18 2025
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar's contract to remain in Major League Soccer …
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Benfica negotiating with Mourinho to be new coach
Sep 18 2025
Benfica on Thursday confirmed that they were in talks to hire Jose Mourinho as their new coach, a day after the …
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Wallabies scrum-half Gordon back fit for Bledisloe Cup clashes
Sep 18 2025
Wallabies scrum-half Jake Gordon has recovered from injury and was on Thursday added to an extended 34-man Australia …
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Senational Son bags first MLS hat-trick as LAFC beat Real Salt Lake
Sep 18 2025
Son Heung-min scored his first Major League Soccer hat-trick to propel Los Angeles FC to a 4-1 victory over Real Salt …
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Title rivals Piastri, Norris bid to secure teams' crown for McLaren
Sep 18 2025
Championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but could …
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Warholm and Bol headline hurdling royalty on Day 7 of Tokyo worlds
Sep 18 2025
Karsten Warholm and Femke Bol are two of the most recognisable athletes on the circuit and both have a chance to add …
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Dodgers ponder using Ohtani as relief pitcher
Sep 18 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers will consider using two-way star Shohei Ohtani as a relief pitcher to shore up their struggling …
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Canada confident of dethroning New Zealand in Women's World Cup semis
Sep 18 2025
Canada are full of belief they can end New Zealand's bid for a third successive Women's Rugby World Cup title in the …
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Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with year to go
Sep 18 2025
Japanese organisers admit public awareness of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya "needs to be higher" as they look to ramp …
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US sprint star Kerley joins drug-fueled Enhanced Games
Sep 18 2025
Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medallist currently serving a suspension, has become the first US man and first …
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Simeone calls for more protection after Liverpool scuffle
Sep 17 2025
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone called for managers to be offered more protection from supporter abuse after being …
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Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea in Champions League
Sep 17 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-1 at home in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
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Van Dijk snatches Champions League win for Liverpool as Simeone sees red
Sep 17 2025
Virgil van Dijk's stoppage-time winner sparked a confrontation between Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Liverpool …
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Colombia's Restrepo aims to make history as World Athletics head
Sep 17 2025
Former Colombian sprinter Ximena Restrepo has told AFP in an interview that she intends to stand to succeed Sebastian …
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Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start Champions League defence in style
Sep 17 2025
Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, …
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Kvaratskhelia stunner helps holders PSG to winning Champions League start
Sep 17 2025
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a superb goal as Paris Saint-Germain began the defence of their Champions League crown with …
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Palmer blames 'lack of concentration' for Bayern defeat
Sep 17 2025
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lamented his side's loss of focus in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern …
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Thuram on target as Inter Milan cruise at Ajax
Sep 17 2025
A double from French striker Marcus Thuram handed Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0 Champions League win over Dutch giants …
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Pakistan beat UAE to set up India rematch in Asia Cup
Sep 17 2025
Pakistan set up another politically charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United …
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Flick backs 'unbelievable' Rashford to shine in Yamal absence
Sep 17 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants Marcus Rashford to grab his chance to shine in the absence of the injured Lamine Yamal …
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Mourinho poised for Benfica return after Lage sacking
Sep 17 2025
Jose Mourinho said he "didn't hesitate" to express his interest in returning for a second spell as Benfica coach after …
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England take Salt path to victory over Ireland in first T20
Sep 17 2025
Phil Salt backed up a record-breaking century with a powerful innings of 89 as England beat Ireland by four wickets in …
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Pakistan Asia Cup match belatedly goes ahead amid India handshake row
Sep 17 2025
Pakistan's Asia Cup match with the United Arab Emirates began one hour late Wednesday as the fallout rumbles on from a …
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Nader pulls off shock in 1,500 metres, Moon rises to pole vault challenge at worlds
Sep 17 2025
The beauty of sport is its ability to surprise and Isaac Nader produced one of the biggest ever in international 1,500 …
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Portugal's Isaac Nader wins world men's 1,500m gold
Sep 17 2025
Portugal's Isaac Nader outsprinted Briton Jake Wightman to claim a surprise gold in the men's 1,500 metres at the world …
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Man City 'apparently' not Champions League contenders: Guardiola
Sep 17 2025
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that Manchester City are not considered among the favourites to win the Champions League …
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Ukraine reach BJK Cup semi-finals for first time
Sep 17 2025
Ukraine reached the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time with gritty performances from Elina …
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Australian teen Gout Gout revels in world championships debut
Sep 17 2025
Australian teen sensation Gout Gout advanced to the semi-finals of the 200 metres at the world championships on …
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Benjamin sets up 'historic' hurdles showdown with Warholm and Dos Santos
Sep 17 2025
Olympic 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin said on Wednesday he was ready for another "historic" tussle with great …
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Milan-Cortina bobsleigh track 'surpasses expectations', say Winter Olympics organisers
Sep 17 2025
The bobsleigh track for the 2026 Winter Olympics has "surpassed expectations" after being completed in time for the …
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Benfica sack Lage after shock defeat, Mourinho next?
Sep 17 2025
Benfica sacked coach Bruno Lage following Tuesday's Champions League defeat to minnows Qarabag, the Portuguese club …
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Van Niekerk enjoys second wind in Tokyo after injury nightmare
Sep 17 2025
South Africa's 400 metre world record holder Wayde van Niekerk said Wednesday he was grateful just to be competing at …
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American Moon wins third straight world pole vault gold
Sep 17 2025
American Katie Moon won a third consecutive women's pole vault world title in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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Man Utd post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues
Sep 17 2025
Manchester United on Wednesday reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year despite record revenues of …
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New Zealand star Miller out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
Sep 17 2025
Jorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada in a blow to the …
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Lyles and Gout Gout advance to world 200m semi-finals
Sep 17 2025
Noah Lyles' bid to match Usain Bolt's record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles got off to a steady start as …
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PSG women in audacious bid to sign Barca's Putellas
Sep 17 2025
Paris Saint-Germain women have made an offer for Barcelona's Alexia Putellas and are "in discussion" with the two-time …
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Jefferson-Wooden eases into world 200m semis and sets sights on being next Fraser-Pryce
Sep 17 2025
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden eased into the 200 metres semi-finals on Wednesday in Tokyo as she began her quest to become …
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Former boxing world champion Hatton 'excited for the future' before death: family
Sep 17 2025
Ricky Hatton's family said the British former world boxing champion was "excited for the future" before his death at the …
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Australia coach expects Cummins to play 'key part' in Ashes
Sep 17 2025
Australia coach Andrew McDonald is confident that skipper Pat Cummins will play "a key part" in the Ashes despite a back …
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Erasmus keeps faith with Springbok squad after record All Blacks win
Sep 17 2025
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday he was keeping faith with the squad of players who inflicted a …
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New Zealand's historic athletics worlds a decade in the making
Sep 17 2025
New Zealand basked in "amazing" athletics glory on Wednesday after winning two gold medals in as many days at the world …
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US tennis star Townsend apologises for 'crazy' Chinese food post
Sep 17 2025
American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologised on Wednesday after calling turtle and bullfrog served at a dinner …
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'Genius' De Bruyne leads Napoli in emotional return to Man City
Sep 17 2025
Kevin De Bruyne will return to Manchester City on Thursday with the wind in his sails after a fast start with Napoli, …
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World number one Sabalenka out of China Open with injury
Sep 17 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday pulled out of next week's China Open with an injury suffered on the way to …
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PGA's 2026 opener will not be played at drought-hit Kapalua
Sep 17 2025
The Sentry, January's opening event of the 2026 PGA Tour season, will not be played at Plantation Course at Kapalua …
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Rojas, McLaughlin-Levrone go for gold at world champs
Sep 17 2025
Charismatic Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas and American star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone go for gold in the triple jump and 400 …
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Arsenal, Real Madrid win Champions League openers, Juve snatch dramatic draw
Sep 17 2025
Arsenal won 2-0 away to Athletic Bilbao as the league phase of this season's Champions League kicked off on Tuesday, …
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Juve salvage point against Dortmund with stunning late comeback
Sep 16 2025
Juventus staged an incredible comeback on Tuesday as the Italians recovered from two goals down in stoppage time to draw …
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Spurs accept Villarreal gift to make winning start in Champions League
Sep 16 2025
Tottenham were gifted the perfect start to their Champions League campaign as a farcical own goal from Villarreal …
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Mbappe penalty double gives Real Madrid opening win over Marseille
Sep 16 2025
Kylian Mbappe slammed home two penalties for Real Madrid as the record 15-time winners opened their Champions League …
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Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener
Sep 16 2025
Arsenal substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard pounced in the final stages to secure a 2-0 victory at …
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Vuelta protests 'a completely new phenomenon', says Tour de France director
Sep 16 2025
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme said Tuesday the pro-Palestine protests which resulted in the disruption of …
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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to stay alive in Asia Cup
Sep 16 2025
Spinner Nasum Ahmed produced a miserly spell to help Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs on Tuesday and keep their …
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Bayern's Kane keen to rekindle London rivalry against Chelsea
Sep 16 2025
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said facing English opposition "makes me want to play better" ahead of Wednesday's home …
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France duo out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final as bans upheld
Sep 16 2025
France's Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after an appeal panel upheld a ban for …
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Simeone backs Atletico to hurt 'extraordinary' Liverpool
Sep 16 2025
Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid can defy a mounting injury crisis to shock "extraordinary" Liverpool in their …
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Isak set for Liverpool debut in Atletico Madrid Champions League clash
Sep 16 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed Alexander Isak could make his highly anticipated debut in Wednesday's Champions …
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Faith Kipyegon: Supreme Kenyan champion and role model for mothers
Sep 16 2025
Faith Kipyegon underlined her credentials as the best middle-distance runner of all time in Tokyo on Tuesday while also …
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IndyCar reveals 17-race 2026 season with March opening
Sep 16 2025
IndyCar unveiled its 17-race schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday with three new events, a record four races in March …
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Kipyegon sparkles, Tinch's time away pays off with world gold
Sep 16 2025
Faith Kipyegon cemented her status as an athletics legend on Tuesday by winning her fourth world 1500 metres title …
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Kerr completes Kiwi world double after Beamish tonic
Sep 16 2025
Hamish Kerr claimed New Zealand's second gold medal in two days at the world championships in Tokyo when he won the …
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Tinch crowns atypical path to top with world hurdles gold
Sep 16 2025
American Cordell Tinch capped a fine season by winning the men's 110 metres hurdles at the world championships on …
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Masters deal with Amazon Prime boosts US TV coverage hours
Sep 16 2025
A new deal between Augusta National and Amazon Prime Video will boost US television coverage of the Masters by four …
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