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Leicester's Maresca hails 'fantastic moment' after Premier League return
AFP - 28m ago
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca on Saturday hailed a "fantastic moment" for the club after they sealed an immediate …
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Tsitsipas ousted by qualifier, Swiatek coasts into last 16
AFP - 49m ago
Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a surprise second round exit at the hands of world number 118 Thiago Monteiro in Madrid on …
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Marquez takes pole for Spanish MotoGP
AFP - 1h ago
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez secured his first pole position as a Ducati-Gresini rider and 65th of his career …
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Estanguet emotional as Olympic torch sets sail for France
AFP - 2h ago
The Olympic flame set sail on Saturday on its voyage to France on board the Belem, the Torch Relay reaching its climax …
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Olympic torch begins its voyage to France
AFP - 38m ago
The Olympic flame on Saturday began its journey to France on board the Belem leaving the Greek port of Piraeus after …
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American Steele takes charge in LIV Adelaide as major champions loom
AFP - 49m ago
Three-time PGA Tour champion Brendan Steele seized a one shot lead Saturday to take into the final round at LIV Golf's …
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Olympics boss distances himself from athletics prize money move
AFP - 5h ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) distanced himself from a taboo-busting move from World Athletics' …
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Olympic chief Bach backs world doping body over positive Chinese tests
AFP - 6h ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its …
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Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: Bach to AFP
AFP - 6h ago
Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by …
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Olympic chief Bach has 'full confidence' in WADA over Chinese swimmers
AFP - 26m ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach told AFP he had "full confidence" in the World Anti-Doping …
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Olympic chief backs 'iconic' Paris opening ceremony despite security fears
AFP - 6h ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach promised that the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on the …
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Olympic deal shows bubbling market for zero-alcohol beers
AFP - 40m ago
For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the …
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McIlroy and Lowry in the hunt at PGA Zurich Classic
Apr 26 2024
World number two Rory McIlroy and team-mate Shane Lowry stayed at the top of the leaderboard at the PGA Tour's Zurich …
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Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash
Apr 26 2024
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at …
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Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager - reports
Apr 26 2024
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media …
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Ahly, Esperance book CAF Champions League final places
Apr 26 2024
Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and long-time rivals Esperance of Tunisia will meet in the two-leg CAF Champions League …
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Guler stretches Madrid's vast Liga lead at Real Sociedad
Apr 26 2024
Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on …
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NFL will allow players to wear Guardian Cap helmets in games
Apr 26 2024
An NFL rule change will allow players to wear Guardian Cap safety helmets in regular-season games starting next season, …
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Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
Apr 26 2024
Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the …
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'Ballistic' Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Apr 26 2024
Jonny Bairstow smashed a "ballistic" unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in …
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Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Apr 26 2024
Jonny Bairstow smashed an unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket with …
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Giannis out for Bucks in game three of NBA series with Pacers
Apr 26 2024
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks will miss Friday's playoff game at …
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China anti-doping agency says will 'actively cooperate' with WADA audit
Apr 26 2024
China's anti-doping agency said Friday it will cooperate with a compliance audit ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency …
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Reigning Indy 500 champ Newgarden apologizes for rule violation
Apr 26 2024
Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden apologized on Friday for an IndyCar cheating scandal that led to him …
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Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Apr 26 2024
Greece on Friday handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to Paris organisers in a ceremony at the Athens marble …
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Bagnaia hits back with record Jerez practice lap
Apr 26 2024
A wounded world champion roared back on Friday, Francesco Bagnaia lowering his own lap record in practice at Jerez for …
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England's Farrell to play for World XV against France
Apr 26 2024
Former England captain Owen Farrell will line up for a World XV when it takes on France in Bilbao on June 22, the match …
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Team UAE prodigy Ayuso takes Tour de Romandie lead
Apr 26 2024
American rider Brandon McNulty won the Tour de Romandie third stage individual time-trial on Friday as his UAE Emirates …
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Spurs will be on the attack against Arsenal: Postecoglou
Apr 26 2024
Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham will stick to his attacking philosophy in Sunday's crucial north London derby …
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Alcaraz returns in style to start Madrid title defence
Apr 26 2024
Carlos Alcaraz returned after a month out to start his double Madrid Open title defence with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 win …
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Emery tells Villa to seize 'amazing' top four chance
Apr 26 2024
Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to seize their "amazing" opportunity to qualify for the Champions League as they …
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Moyes to decide on West Ham future at end of season
Apr 26 2024
West Ham boss David Moyes has reiterated that he will make a decision on his future after the final game of the season …
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Pochettino says 'we all need to prove we belong' at Chelsea
Apr 26 2024
Mauricio Pochettino said he and his struggling Chelsea players must use the final weeks of their dismal season to prove …
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Man City's Premier League charges to be resolved in 'near future'
Apr 26 2024
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters on Friday revealed the case against Manchester City for alleged financial …
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Forest boss Nuno says referees over-reliant on VAR
Apr 26 2024
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants referees to be braver in their decision-making rather than rely on VAR …
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Three talking points in Serie A as Inter Milan celebrate league crown
Apr 26 2024
As Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Scudetto after their home game against Torino on Sunday the focus on the pitch …
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Arteta wants Arsenal to 'raise the bar' in Spurs showdown
Apr 26 2024
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League leaders prepare for a defining moment in the …
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Man Utd 'have to back' struggling Rashford, says Ten Hag
Apr 26 2024
Erik ten Hag said Friday he has a "lot of sympathy" for Marcus Rashford as the Manchester United manager demanded …
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Man City's Guardiola says he does not 'waste time' thinking about refs
Apr 26 2024
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not "spend one second" thinking about referees as he prepares to face …
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Champion Sabalenka struggles through in Madrid Open
Apr 26 2024
Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka battled past Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the third …
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Ligue 1 title beckons for treble-chasers PSG
Apr 26 2024
Paris Saint-Germain can complete the first step of a potential treble on Saturday knowing a victory at home to Le Havre …
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Barrett inspires Crusaders' return to form against Rebels
Apr 26 2024
Powered by the return of All Blacks' lock Scott Barrett, the Canterbury Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a 39-0 …
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Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'
Apr 26 2024
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss …
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Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash
Apr 26 2024
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League …
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Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president
Apr 26 2024
The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis …
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Foden says Man City face 'six finals' in bid for league and FA Cup glory
Apr 26 2024
Phil Foden is relishing "six more finals" after helping keep Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race …
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Newcastle's Howe not losing sleep over Guimaraes future
Apr 26 2024
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday he will not lose sleep over the fevered speculation about Bruno Guimaraes's future …
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Burnley boss Kompany won't revel in Man Utd decline
Apr 26 2024
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany takes no pleasure from the chance to add to Manchester United's problems this weekend …
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Hulkenberg to leave Haas to join Sauber at end of F1 season
Apr 26 2024
German Nico Hulkenberg will leave Haas to join Sauber at the end of the ongoing Formula One season, the two teams …
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Japan's Kozuma steals LIV Golf spotlight in Adelaide as Rahm lurks
Apr 26 2024
A nerveless Jinichiro Kozuma fired seven birdies and an eagle in a sizzling nine-under-par 63 Friday to upstage the big …
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Atletico face Bilbao challenge in Champions League race
Apr 26 2024
Atletico Madrid have the chance to keep Athletic Bilbao at arm's length in the race to qualify for the Champions League …
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European battle adds spice to fiery Leipzig-Dortmund clash
Apr 26 2024
RB Leipzig host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with possible Champions League qualification at stake in what has become …
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Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
Apr 26 2024
Manchester City are in ominous form as the champions chase a fourth successive Premier League crown.
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Victor Boniface: Leverkusen boss Alonso makes you 'up your game'
Apr 26 2024
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface said Xabi Alonso has a particular advantage over other coaches on …
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Iconic shared Olympic gold moment will not be repeated, says Barshim
Apr 26 2024
Two athletes sharing Olympic gold in a near-empty stadium in Tokyo caught the imagination of an expectant audience …
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Former Pakistan women's cricket captain Bismah Maroof retires
Apr 26 2024
Pakistan's most prominent woman cricketer and former captain Bismah Maroof has announced her retirement, ending a …
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Nuggets push Lakers to brink as Embiid's 50 points lead Sixers over Knicks
Apr 26 2024
The Denver Nuggets rallied to push LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination from the NBA …
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76ers star Embiid confirms he's battling Bell's palsy
Apr 26 2024
NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid poured in a career playoff-high 50 points to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a …
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Aussie Kim grabs one-shot lead in LPGA LA Championship
Apr 26 2024
Australia's Grace Kim had seven birdies in her seven-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead in the LPGA Los …
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Bears draft USC quarterback Williams with No. 1 pick
Apr 26 2024
The Chicago Bears drafted quarterback Caleb Williams out of the University of Southern California with the number one …
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Indonesia one step from Olympics after beating S. Korea
Apr 26 2024
Indonesians celebrated Friday after their spirited men's team beat South Korea in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarter-finals …
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Warriors star Curry named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
Apr 26 2024
Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry was named the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year on Thursday in recognition of his …
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McIlroy and Lowry team to share lead at PGA Zurich Classic
Apr 26 2024
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held a share of the lead on 11-under-par after the first round of the PGA Tour's Zurich …
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Chelsea's Fernandez to miss rest of season after groin surgery
Apr 25 2024
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after surgery on a groin injury on Thursday.
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Man City crush Brighton to close gap on Arsenal in title race
Apr 25 2024
Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden's double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one …
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Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as negotiations take place
Apr 25 2024
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot said Thursday that his club and Liverpool are in negotiations for him to succeed Jurgen Klopp …
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WADA asks 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case
Apr 25 2024
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it had asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of …
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Red Bull design guru Newey to quit over Horner controversy - reports
Apr 25 2024
Adrian Newey, widely regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer and a chief architect of Red Bull's title dominance, is …
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Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I
Apr 25 2024
Experienced all-rounder Jimmy Neesham kept his cool to defend six off the last ball to clinch a four-run victory for New …
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'Realist' Nadal begins Madrid farewell with victory over teen Blanch
Apr 25 2024
Rafael Nadal breezed to a straight sets victory over 16-year-old Darwin Blanch to reach the Madrid Open second round on …
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Swiatek, Gauff through in Madrid Open as Osaka falls
Apr 25 2024
World number one Iga Swiatek beat Wang Xiyu 6-1, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as she bids …
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Bagnaia and Spanish rivals chase victory at Jerez
Apr 25 2024
Francesco Bagnaia returns to Jerez where he won on his way to world titles the last two years determined to "contend …
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Spinners help IPL's lowest ranked Bengaluru defeat Hyderabad
Apr 25 2024
Indian spinners Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh took four key wickets to help IPL's lowest-ranked Royal Challengers …
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Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation
Apr 25 2024
The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to "oversee" the country's scandal-hit football …
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Nadal begins Madrid farewell with victory over teen Blanch
Apr 25 2024
Rafael Nadal breezed to a straight sets victory over 16-year-old Darwin Blanch to reach the Madrid Open second round on …
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O'Sullivan open to offers from potential rival snooker tour
Apr 25 2024
Ronnie O'Sullivan is open to offers from a potential rival snooker tour as the former world champion warned he would …
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Robinson's maiden fifty takes New Zealand to 178-7 in 4th T20I
Apr 25 2024
Opener Tim Robinson hit a maiden half-century before Pakistan kept New Zealand down to 178-7 with a three-wicket haul by …
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Nys holds on in Tour de Romandie for first big win
Apr 25 2024
Thibau Nys grabbed the overall lead in the Tour de Romandie on Thursday when he had enough energy left to outsprint the …
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Osaka stumbles against Samsonova, Gauff sails through in Madrid Open
Apr 25 2024
Liudmila Samsonova brought former world number one Naomi Osaka's return to clay to a halt in the second round of the …
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WADA ask 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case: statement
Apr 25 2024
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it had asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of …
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Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal
Apr 25 2024
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco and world football governing body FIFA on Thursday announced a major sponsorship …
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Courtois can return next week: Madrid coach Ancelotti
Apr 25 2024
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Thursday that injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could return from injury as …
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Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer
Apr 25 2024
Former German tennis star Boris Becker has been discharged from bankruptcy by a London court following a deal with his …
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Osaka stumbles against Samsonova in Madrid Open
Apr 25 2024
Liudmila Samsonova brought former world number one Naomi Osaka's return to clay to a halt in the second round of the …
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'Miles to go', says Dyche as Everton eye revival
Apr 25 2024
Everton manager Sean Dyche insists his club still have "miles to go" in their bid for a sustained revival despite the …
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Slot philosophy could suit Liverpool: Van Dijk
Apr 25 2024
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Arne Slot's attacking tactics could be the ideal match for the Premier League …
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Xavi and Barca remain tied in marriage of convenience
Apr 25 2024
Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona's relationship seemed on the rocks in January but they have made the decision to stay …
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President, fan support key in decision to stay: Barca coach Xavi
Apr 25 2024
Xavi Hernandez said Thursday he has decided to stay on as Barcelona coach for a "cocktail of reasons", including support …
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French Open has 'fingers crossed' for Nadal appearance, say organisers
Apr 25 2024
French Open organisers have their "fingers crossed" that Rafael Nadal will be able to play this year's event, tournament …
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Five things to know about Anfield-linked Arne Slot
Apr 25 2024
Arne Slot, the Feyenoord coach reportedly the subject of talks between the clubs about joining Liverpool, is known as a …
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Norman sees Adelaide success as blueprint for all LIV Golf events
Apr 25 2024
Entertainment, star names and awareness of culture are the three key ingredients Greg Norman has used to build LIV Golf, …
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Heat barrage stuns Celtics, Thunder thrash Pelicans
Apr 25 2024
The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston …
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Hernandez on target as Columbus down Monterrey in Champions Cup semi
Apr 25 2024
Cucho Hernandez was on target as Columbus Crew defeated Mexico's Monterrey 2-1 in their CONCACAF Champions Cup …
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Heat's three-point barrage stuns Celtics to level playoff series
Apr 25 2024
The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-levelling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded …
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Klopp's Liverpool farewell fizzles out tamely
Apr 24 2024
Jurgen Klopp's nearly nine years at Liverpool have been filled with memorable milestones but an unwanted first of his …
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Liverpool lose at Everton to leave Premier League hopes in ruins
Apr 24 2024
Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 to leave Liverpool's Premier League …
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Liverpool need Arsenal, Man City 'crisis' to win Premier League - Klopp
Apr 24 2024
Jurgen Klopp conceded Liverpool need a collapse from Arsenal and Manchester City to win the Premier League after a shock …
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Liverpool's title bid rocked by Everton, Man Utd survive Blades scare
Apr 24 2024
Liverpool's Premier League title bid suffered a devastating blow in a 2-0 defeat at Merseyside rivals Everton, while …
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Fernandes spares Ten Hag's blushes as Man Utd survive Blades scare
Apr 24 2024
Bruno Fernandes eased the pressure on under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as his double inspired a nervous …
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Monaco win makes PSG wait for Ligue 1 title
Apr 24 2024
Monaco's 1-0 win over Lille on Wednesday left Paris Saint-Germain to wait at least until this weekend before securing …
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Xavi to remain Barcelona coach, club tells AFP
Apr 24 2024
Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January …
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Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP
Apr 24 2024
Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January …
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