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Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
AFP - 33m ago
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against …
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Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League
AFP - 36m ago
Italy rounded off their first chunk of Nations League fixtures with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Turkey at the Dall'Ara …
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Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
AFP - 49m ago
Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, …
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Milan's Saelemaekers suffers ankle setback, faces lengthy spell out
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Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers has suffered another serious injury to his right ankle, AC Milan said on …
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Modric hopes fans back Croatia against Spain after England shame
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Croatia captain Luka Modric said he hoped the country's fans would support the team despite a hefty defeat by England …
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Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
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Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, …
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Djokovic advances to China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
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Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the second set, when …
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England captain Kane driven by desire for records says Tuchel
AFP - 9h ago
Thomas Tuchel said England captain Harry Kane is driven by a burning desire for milestone moments as the striker …
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Talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
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Tropical storms, software bugs and a bad tyre choice may have delayed them, but in the end the three generational …
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Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
AFP - 10h ago
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, …
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Swiatek, Zheng survive three-set tests in China Open third round
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Former world number one Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to advance to the last 16 at the China Open on Monday, while home …
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Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh
AFP - 12h ago
Fast-rising pace bowler Hasan Mahmud said on Monday Bangladesh's upward trajectory has made a place in the World Test …
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Big guns back for Australia's Rugby League World Cup defence
AFP - 16h ago
Penrith star Isaah Yeo was named captain Monday for Australia's defence of their Rugby League World Cup title this …
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Braves rock Dodgers to level series, Brewers win thriller
AFP - 17h ago
The Atlanta Braves shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers' star-studded batting line-up to score a series-leveling 3-2 …
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Thailand's Jeeno overcomes late wobble to win Lotte Championship
AFP - 18h ago
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul bagged her fourth title of the year with a three-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's Lotte …
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Chourio walk-off single lifts Brewers over Padres
AFP - 3h ago
Jackson Chourio smacked a walk-off two-run single to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres …
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Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Chiefs keep winning
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The New England Patriots inflicted Buffalo's first defeat of the season as quarterback Drake Maye bounced back with …
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Israel wear black armbands in Ireland stalemate
Oct 04 2026
Israel's players wore black armbands in their Nations League draw against Ireland on Sunday to commemorate the victims …
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Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus
Oct 04 2026
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said …
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Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Rams surge late
Oct 04 2026
The New England Patriots inflicted Buffalo's first defeat of the season as quarterback Drake Maye bounced back with …
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Portugal move into Nations League knockout stage, Germany held
Oct 04 2026
Portugal became the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the Nations League when they beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, …
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Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarters
Oct 04 2026
Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 without sulking superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to qualify for the Nations …
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Israel wear black armbands in Ireland tie over Hamas attack
Oct 04 2026
Israel's national football team wore black armbands in their Nations League clash against Ireland on Sunday to …
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Colts top Commanders in NFL London game
Oct 04 2026
Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor ran for two touchdowns as the Colts defeated the injury-hit Washington …
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Three previous two-time Arc de Triomphe winners
Oct 04 2026
Daryz joined a rare band of two-time victors of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Europe's most prestigious race, at …
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Evenepoel puts worlds 'disappointment' to bed with European crown
Oct 04 2026
The 2024 Olympic road racing gold medallist Remco Evenepoel said on Sunday taking the European championship title helped …
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Battling Djokovic stuns top seed Zverev at China Open
Oct 04 2026
Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to oust Alexander Zverev from the China Open on Sunday, beating the top seed 4-6, …
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'Champion' Daryz wins second successive Arc in fine style
Oct 04 2026
Daryz became only the ninth horse to win Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, for a second …
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Two-time winning Arc trainer Rouget bows out in emotional farewell
Oct 04 2026
Two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winning trainer Jean-Claude Rouget failed to add a fairytale third on Sunday as Arrow …
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Daryz wins second successive Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Oct 04 2026
Daryz became only the ninth horse to win Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, for a second …
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England's seven-goal spree sends message to Euro rivals: Kane
Oct 04 2026
Harry Kane said England's 7-0 rout of Croatia in the Nations League served as a statement of intent to their European …
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Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Oct 04 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull's first win this year with an imperious drive Sunday in …
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Sydney Roosters edge Knights in tense NRL grand final
Oct 04 2026
The Sydney Roosters ended the Newcastle Knights' fairytale run with a thrilling 19-18 victory to clinch Australia's …
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Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out
Oct 04 2026
Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to …
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Sabalenka out of China Open in third round, Medvedev into semis
Oct 04 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets in the third round of the China Open on Sunday, leaving the women's …
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Red Bull's Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Oct 04 2026
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took his first win of the season at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday that …
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Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain
Oct 04 2026
The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, …
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Goggia's preparations disrupted by tropical viruses
Oct 04 2026
Sofia Goggia, the super-G World Cup holder, does not yet know when she would be able to start her season after …
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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption
Oct 04 2026
South Korea's Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have …
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Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury
Oct 04 2026
Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to …
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Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain
Oct 04 2026
The Asian Games in Japan will close later Sunday after a fortnight of record-smashing displays from young stars, but …
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Sabalenka swept out of China Open in third round
Oct 04 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open …
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China swim sensation Yu Zidi, 13, says 'I'm no prodigy'
Oct 04 2026
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi said "I'm no prodigy" after she was named Asian Games MVP on Sunday following …
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Three-peat seeking Dodgers open playoffs with a win, Rays hold off Yankees
Oct 04 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers, chasing a rare World Series three-peat, opened their Major League Baseball playoff campaign …
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Yu Zidi to Ohashi: Asian Games stars who can light up LA Olympics
Oct 04 2026
The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya close on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a fortnight of competition featuring some …
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Teens on target again as USA down Mexico 3-0
Oct 04 2026
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US international goalscorer in history as the United States defeated arch-rivals …
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World records prove Asian Games were a hit, says top official
Oct 04 2026
An Asian Olympic chief said Sunday that more than 50 world records at the Games in Japan proved the event was a success, …
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'Disappointing' as South Korea flag mishap sees Games end on sour note
Oct 04 2026
South Korea's Asian Games football captain called it "disappointing" after the country's flag appeared to get stuck …
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'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics again
Oct 04 2026
Japan is traditionally seen as a reliable host for major sporting events but an Asian Games dogged by organisational …
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'Just be you': Kim reveals Tiger text that inspired him to gold
Oct 04 2026
Asian Games golf champion Tom Kim revealed he was inspired by a message from Tiger Woods before his sparkling final …
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Dodgers step up World Series three-peat bid with 5-3 win over Braves
Oct 03 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers, chasing a rare World Series three-peat, rode six strong innings from pitcher Tarik Skubal and …
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Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India
Oct 03 2026
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly …
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Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations League
Oct 03 2026
World Cup winners Spain were made to work for a 3-1 win against the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Saturday …
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Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
Oct 03 2026
Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the …
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Toulouse edge Castres in Top 14 derby
Oct 03 2026
A much-changed Toulouse edged rivals Castres 8-7 in the French Top 14 on Saturday to move to the summit of the table …
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Murakami homer propels White Sox to MLB playoff win over Guardians
Oct 03 2026
Munetaka Murakami belted a two-run home run to power the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians …
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Ireland cut short news conference before Israel game
Oct 03 2026
The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in …
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Tuchel hails 'complete' England after Croatia demolition
Oct 03 2026
Thomas Tuchel saluted England's "complete" performance in a 7-0 rout of hapless Croatia in the Nations League on …
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Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown
Oct 03 2026
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his clash with …
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MVP Judge will miss Yankees' MLB playoff series against Rays
Oct 03 2026
Injured New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was left off the roster for the team's American League Division Series …
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Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia
Oct 03 2026
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both struck twice as England ran riot in a 7-0 rout of abject Croatia in the Nations League …
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Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity
Oct 03 2026
Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite …
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Grandidier-Nkanang double takes Pau to Top 14 summit despite Vannes fightback
Oct 03 2026
France winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scored twice as Pau held off a second-half comeback from new boys Vannes to win …
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Trainer Scott gets perfect Arc boost with top notch double
Oct 03 2026
English trainer George Scott took the honours on Saturday at Longchamp with a double, the perfect morale booster on the …
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Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open, Rybakina out
Oct 03 2026
Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a …
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Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14
Oct 03 2026
Bordeaux Begles worked an embarrassing Top 14 loss out of their system Saturday as they pulverised Lyon, who started the …
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Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss
Oct 03 2026
The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite tensions in the Middle …
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South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold
Oct 03 2026
South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in the final to lift the …
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Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions
Oct 03 2026
The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in …
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Rahul smacks century in India v Windies ODI
Oct 03 2026
Opening batter Rohit Sharma steadied a listing ship before KL Rahul provided the exhilarating final kick with a ninth …
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Zverev thrashes Shang to set up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open
Oct 03 2026
Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a …
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Daryz seeks to join exclusive club of dual Arc winners
Oct 03 2026
Daryz bids to become only the ninth horse to become a two-time winner of Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de …
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Turkey football ref chief jailed pending trial for graft
Oct 03 2026
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said Saturday it was working to shake up its refereeing oversight body after its …
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Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP
Oct 03 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen continued his dominant form for Red Bull by claiming his first pole of the …
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Olympic champ Zheng rebukes rowdy home crowd at China Open
Oct 03 2026
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen rebuked rowdy fans at her home tournament on Saturday before opponent Anna Kalinskaya …
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Rampant Sayers leads Hong Kong to third men's rugby gold in a row
Oct 03 2026
Hong Kong's men's sevens team romped to a third consecutive Asian Games gold with a dominant display of all-round rugby …
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India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold
Oct 03 2026
India beat fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday to win Asian Games cricket gold after a pulsating final in …
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World No.1 Sinner pulls out of Shanghai Masters to delay return
Oct 03 2026
World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday again delayed his return to the courts, announcing his withdrawal from next week's …
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India beat Pakistan in blockbuster as golfer Kim wins 'crazy' gold
Oct 03 2026
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games gold on Saturday in a blockbuster cricket final as South Korea's Tom …
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'Glad it's over': Kim powers to Games gold and military exemption
Oct 03 2026
Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long …
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After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan
Oct 03 2026
From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has …
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Alcaraz fends off Arnaldi to reach Japan Open quarters
Oct 03 2026
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz advanced into the the quarter-finals of the Japan Open with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-1 victory over Matteo …
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Marc Marquez wins sprint at Japan MotoGP, Martin grabs pole
Oct 03 2026
Marc Marquez dominated Saturday's Japanese Grand Prix sprint, narrowing his points gap to seven against championship …
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Tom Kim powers to Games gold and exemption from military service
Oct 03 2026
Tom Kim shot a sparkling final-round six-under 64 on Saturday to win golf gold at the Asian Games -- and avoid a long …
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Split loyalties for Indian football fans at Brazil friendly
Oct 03 2026
Excited Indian football fans admitted to divided loyalties as they looked forward to their country's first-ever friendly …
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Antonelli tops times in final practice at Bahrain GP
Oct 03 2026
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of both Red Bulls in Saturday's third and …
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India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball field
Oct 03 2026
One of sport's fiercest rivalries descended on a sleepy corner of Japan on Saturday as India and Pakistan clashed in the …
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Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round
Oct 03 2026
Coco Gauff kept her composure to beat Camila Osorio 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2, overcoming shaky serving to survive the second …
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Wong waiting on Rafa after winning Asian Games tennis gold
Oct 03 2026
Coleman Wong will be eagerly checking his phone for a message from Rafael Nadal after the Hong Kong player won tennis …
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'He's here with me': Japan cycle queen dedicates gold to late brother
Oct 03 2026
Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother …
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Penalty hero rues empty seats as Games hosts Japan win football gold
Oct 03 2026
Penalty hero Yuzuho Shiokoshi hopes more people will come and watch Japanese women's football after the hosts won Asian …
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Japan Olympic chief says 'lot more' athletes at Games than expected
Oct 03 2026
Japan's Olympic chief admitted Saturday that "a lot more" athletes and officials came to the Asian Games than the host …
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Ohtani 'managing' injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season
Oct 03 2026
Los Angeles superstar Shohei Ohtani says he "feels really good overall" as the Dodgers head into their National League …
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Adams named new US captain to 2030 World Cup
Oct 02 2026
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday named Tyler Adams as his team's captain through to the 2030 World Cup.
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France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner
Oct 02 2026
Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidane's …
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Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy
Oct 02 2026
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0, while France were held 1-1 by Italy in the Nations League on …
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Ohtani shaking off injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season
Oct 02 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers expect superstar Shohei Ohtani to be nearing full strength when they take on the Atlanta Braves …
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Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong
Oct 02 2026
Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat outsider Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the second round of the China …
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England's Carse charged by cricket body over nightclub incident
Oct 02 2026
England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct …
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Djokovic survives China Open scare against wildcard world no. 104
Oct 02 2026
Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat world number 104 Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the second round of the …
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Man City appeal against explosive ruling on breaches of financial rules
Oct 02 2026
Manchester City confirmed Friday they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of …
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Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto facing 'dire consequences' - lawyers
Oct 02 2026
Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into …
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