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Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry's steeliness honed by hard knocks
AFP - 32m ago
First impressions can be deceptive but Kirsty Coventry showed that behind a sunny disposition she will have the mettle …
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Outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach faced mammoth challenges
AFP - 32m ago
Thomas Bach's eventful 12-year tenure as president of the International Olympic Committee comes to an end on Monday when …
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Maro Itoje comes of age with Lions captaincy
Jun 22 2025
Maro Itoje was long tipped to be a Test captain but had to bide his time before being handed two giant roles within the …
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Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola
AFP - 2h ago
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own …
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Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash
AFP - 2h ago
Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, …
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Minjee Lee grabs four-shot lead at 'brutal' Women's PGA Championship
AFP - 2h ago
Australia's Minjee Lee defied difficult, windy conditions with a remarkable bogey-free three-under par 69 on Saturday to …
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Olympic balloon rises again in Paris
AFP - 3h ago
A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics rose again Saturday …
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Inter Milan, Dortmund claim first wins at Club World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and knock the Japanese side out of the Club World Cup on …
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South American teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
It took until Friday night for South America's unbeaten run at the Club World Cup to come to an end as Boca Juniors …
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Fleetwood grabs PGA Travelers lead as top-ranked stars fade
AFP - 4h ago
England's Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead …
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'Lucky' Lamothe hat-trick guides Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 final
AFP - 4h ago
Hooker Maxime Lamothe said he was lucky "after" scoring a historic hat-trick as Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 39-24 on …
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Lamothe hat-trick guides Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 final
AFP - 16m ago
Hooker Maxime Lamothe scored a historic hat-trick as Bordeaux-Begles beat Toulon 39-24 on Saturday to set-up a repeat of …
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Inter Milan strike late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup
AFP - 1h ago
Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 …
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Dortmund stars hide from sun at Club World Cup 'sauna'
AFP - 45m ago
Borussia Dortmund substitutes cowered from the sun in the team's Club World Cup win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, …
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One game to win it all: Thunder host Pacers in NBA Finals game 7
AFP - 8m ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are poised for an epic championship showdown on Sunday, the Thunder seeking …
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Russell says he's buried Sexton hatchet as old rivals united in quest for Lions glory
AFP - 5h ago
Finn Russell insisted he no longer had any issues with Johnny Sexton after British and Irish Lions head coach Andy …
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Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test
AFP - 1m ago
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a blow in a …
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Hundred hero Pope answers England's prayers as Bumrah strikes in first Test
AFP - 34m ago
Ollie Pope made a defiant century as England fought back despite Jasprit Bumrah's three-wicket haul and a blistering …
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Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to meet Bublik in Halle final
AFP - 6h ago
Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach his first final in 15 months …
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Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns in Club World Cup thriller
AFP - 7h ago
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World …
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From attendances to NBA-style walkouts: Club World Cup talking points
AFP - 2h ago
The opening week of the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in the United States has been played under a political shadow, …
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Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns
AFP - 29m ago
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World …
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Alcaraz sets up Queen's final clash with Lehecka
AFP - 1h ago
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Queen's Club final for the second time as the world number two eased to a 6-4, 6-4 win over …
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MLB suspends Padres pitcher three games for hitting Ohtani
AFP - 7h ago
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez was issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League …
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Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to reach Halle final
AFP - 6m ago
Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach the finals of the ATP …
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India star Bumrah strikes before Duckett and Pope hold firm in 1st Test
AFP - 31m ago
India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck an early blow before England's Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope kept the tourists at bay …
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Lazzat denies Japan a first Royal Ascot winner in thrilling climax
AFP - 1m ago
Lazzat gave France their first winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes denying Japan their maiden win at Royal …
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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno signs new three-year contract
AFP - 7h ago
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was rewarded for guiding his side into Europe by signing a new three-year …
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Vondrousova surprises Sabalenka to reach Berlin final
AFP - 8h ago
Marketa Vondrousova brushed aside world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin on Saturday to reach her first final since …
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Lehecka stuns Draper to reach Queen's final
AFP - 9h ago
Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka stunned Britain's Jack Draper to reach the Queen's Club final with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 …
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Marc Marquez continues MotoGP dominance by winning Mugello sprint
AFP - 1h ago
Marc Marquez continued his march towards a seventh elite world title by winning Saturday's sprint race at the Italian …
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Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play
AFP - 25m ago
The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in …
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Pant scores India's third hundred in 1st Test before England hit back
AFP - 1h ago
Rishabh Pant became the third India batsman in the innings to make a hundred before England hit back with the ball on …
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Mexican boxing legend Alvarez promises Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'
AFP - 11h ago
Mexico's undisputed super middleweight world champion Canelo Alvarez promises his title bout with Terence Crawford in …
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Farrell adamant Lions 'won't suger-coat' Argentina loss
AFP - 57m ago
Andy Farrell insisted he would demand an improved performance from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in …
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Shanto clinches second ton as Bangladesh set Sri Lanka 296-run target
AFP - 38m ago
Najmul Hossain Shanto scored his second century of the match as Bangladesh declared on 285 for six on Saturday to set …
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Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown
AFP - 5h ago
The clinical Canterbury Crusaders turned to forward power to beat the Waikato Chiefs 16-12 in a tense Super Rugby final …
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Olympic balloon to rise again in Paris
AFP - 51m ago
A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics is set to rise once …
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Australian opener Konstas says he has 'come a long way'
AFP - 5h ago
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning …
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Samaranch Senior -- controversial diplomat who saved the Olympics
AFP - 16h ago
Incoming and outgoing International Olympic Committee presidents Kirsty Coventry and Thomas Bach will salute each other …
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As sports embrace gender tests, Coventry and IOC may follow
AFP - 17h ago
As the gender furore that engulfed boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics rumbles on, the International Olympic Committee …
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Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16
AFP - 14h ago
Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on …
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Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern edge out Boca
AFP - 14h ago
Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday and qualify for …
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Jeeno extends lead at Women's PGA Championship
AFP - 15h ago
Jeeno Thitikul closed with back-to-back birdies in a two-under par 70 on Friday to stretch her lead to three strokes as …
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Flamengo floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern face Boca
AFP - 2h ago
Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday as the Brazilian …
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Defending champions Toulouse hold off Bayonne to reach Top 14 final
Jun 20 2025
Defending champions Toulouse held off Bayonne 32-25 on Friday to advance to the final of the Top 14 where they will play …
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Teams from 'south' have Club World Cup heat advantage: Dortmund's Kovac
Jun 20 2025
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Friday teams from the "south" have an advantage on European teams at the Club …
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'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas
Jun 20 2025
The British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje brushed off Friday's defeat against Argentina in Dublin, saying his side …
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Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler share PGA Travelers lead
Jun 20 2025
England's Tommy Fleetwood made two eagles and a birdie in the last six holes Friday to grab a share of the lead with …
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Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss
Jun 20 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the …
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Lions slump to warm-up defeat by Argentina
Jun 20 2025
The British & Irish Lions will set off for Australia on the back of a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in their warm-up Test in …
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Flamengo fightback floors Chelsea at Club World Cup
Jun 20 2025
Substitute Bruno Henrique played a starring role as Flamengo came roaring back in the second half to beat Chelsea 3-1 at …
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Habz, Stark light up Diamond League as Girma banishes Paris blues
Jun 20 2025
Unheralded Azzedine Habz and Grace Stark lit up a drama-loaded Diamond League meet in Paris on Friday, snatching the …
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Haliburton warns Pacers of 'poison' of outside noise before NBA Finals game 7
Jun 20 2025
Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton says the Pacers must keep their focus firmly on the Oklahoma City Thunder and block out …
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Benfica knock out Auckland in delayed Club World Cup romp
Jun 20 2025
Benfica sailed to a 6-0 win to eliminate Auckland City from the Club World Cup on Friday in Orlando in a match which …
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Benfica knock out Auckland in Club World Cup romp
Jun 20 2025
Benfica romped to a 6-0 win over Auckland City on Friday in a Club World Cup match in Orlando which suffered a long …
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Jaiswal salutes 'special' hundred as Vaughan 'staggered' to see England bowl first
Jun 20 2025
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal was proud of a "very special" innings as he inflicted yet more pain upon England with a fine …
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Alcaraz extends winning streak, Draper into semi-finals at Queen's
Jun 20 2025
Carlos Alcaraz was relieved to overcome the challenge of Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at …
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Wirtz wants to 'win everything' for Liverpool after record move
Jun 20 2025
Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on …
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Gill launches India captaincy reign in style with hundred against England
Jun 20 2025
Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal …
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Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal
Jun 20 2025
The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League after Florian Wirtz joined …
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Sabalenka saves four match points against Rybakina to reach Berlin semis
Jun 20 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to book her …
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Liverpool complete record swoop for Wirtz from Leverkusen
Jun 20 2025
Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal …
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Tennis star Sinner releases duet with Italian tenor Bocelli
Jun 20 2025
Tennis star Jannik Sinner has turned his hand to music releasing a duet on Friday with the renowned Italian tenor Andrea …
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Zverev battles in Halle, faces Medvedev in semis
Jun 20 2025
Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli …
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Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Jun 20 2025
Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday …
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Draper digs deep to reach Queen's semi-finals for first time
Jun 20 2025
Jack Draper reached the Queen's Club semi-finals for the first time with a tense 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over American Brandon …
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Afghan-born Nadia Nadim returns to Danish team for Euros
Jun 20 2025
Former Denmark star Nadia Nadim will make her return to the national team for the women's Euro 2025 tournament after an …
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Ton-up Jaiswal makes England toil in first Test as India take control
Jun 20 2025
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal marked his first Test innings in England with a superb century and captain Shubman Gill hit an …
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NBA star Durant takes minority PSG stake
Jun 20 2025
Basketball star Kevin Durant has taken a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions announced Friday, …
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Zverev battles into Halle semis, joined by Medvedev
Jun 20 2025
Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli …
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Bangladesh's lead over Sri Lanka nears 200 in first Test
Jun 20 2025
Bangladesh edged ahead of Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test in Galle on Friday, extending their lead to 187 runs …
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Dutch footballer Promes extradited over cocaine smuggling case
Jun 20 2025
Former Ajax and Dutch international footballer Quincy Promes has been extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands, …
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Liverpool agree deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez: reports
Jun 20 2025
Liverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million), …
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Sinner says early Halle exit gives him more time to prepare for Wimbledon
Jun 20 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner is looking forward to a bit of unexpected down-time after his second round loss at Halle, …
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England strike back against India in first Test
Jun 20 2025
England hit back with two wickets just before lunch on the opening day of the first Test after India threatened to make …
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Kiwi sailing legend Burling joins Italy's America's Cup team
Jun 20 2025
Three-time America's Cup winning sailor Peter Burling will bring his wealth of experience to Italian outfit Luna Rossa …
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Salah among nominees for PFA Player of the Year award
Jun 20 2025
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Men's …
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Three-time world champion figure skater Sakamoto to retire
Jun 20 2025
Japan's three-time world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto said Friday she will retire after the Winter Olympics in …
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Rays pitcher Bigge hospitalized after being struck by foul ball
Jun 20 2025
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Hunter Bigge was hospitalized for evaluation after he was struck on the right side of his …
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PSG stunned by Botafogo after Messi lights up Club World Cup
Jun 20 2025
European champions Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday …
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Thunder ready to play for all the marbles - Gilgeous-Alexander
Jun 20 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder "sucked" in a sloppy, lopsided game six loss to the Indiana Pacers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …
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PSG stunned by Botafogo in Club World Cup upset
Jun 20 2025
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat against Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday in a …
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Richards strike gives USA spot in Gold Cup quarters
Jun 20 2025
The USA booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin on …
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Pacers thrash Thunder to stay alive in NBA Finals
Jun 20 2025
The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday …
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Pacers demolish Thunder to stay alive in NBA Finals
Jun 20 2025
The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday …
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Australia drop struggling Labuschagne for first West Indies Test
Jun 20 2025
Australia on Friday dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the opening match of their three-Test tour of the West Indies after a …
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Jeeno Thitikul edges clear as heat takes toll at Women's PGA
Jun 20 2025
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul fired a four-under-par 68 to edge into a slender lead as searing heat and humidity tested …
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Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup
Jun 20 2025
A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on …
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US immigration agents barred from LA Dodgers' stadium: team
Jun 20 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Thursday the club barred federal immigration agents from the team's stadium parking lot as …
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Barrios double gets Atletico back on track
Jun 20 2025
Pablo Barrios scored twice as Atletico Madrid bounced back from their Club World Cup opening defeat to Paris …
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World No. 1 Scheffler shares lead at PGA Travelers Championship
Jun 19 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler fired an eagle and seven birdies in an eight-under-par 62 to seize a share of the …
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Messi's 'winning spirit' surprising: Inter Miami's Mascherano
Jun 19 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano admitted he is surprised at Lionel Messi's desire to win after the MLS side shocked …
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Chelsea boss Maresca 'trusts' Mudryk after doping charge
Jun 19 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Thursday he still maintained trust in Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian winger was …
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World No.1 Sinner shocked in Halle second round by Bublik
Jun 19 2025
Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his second-round match on grass at Halle on Thursday to Kazakhstan's Alexander …
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US immigration agents barred from LA baseball stadium: team
Jun 19 2025
Federal immigration agents were barred from entering Dodger Stadium on Thursday after requesting access to the Major …
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French Open winner Gauff falls at first hurdle on Berlin grass
Jun 19 2025
Twelve days after winning her second Grand Slam title at the French Open, Coco Gauff fell at the first hurdle on grass …
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Jorginho gunning for old side Chelsea with Flamengo at Club World Cup
Jun 19 2025
Brazilian giants Flamengo will be hoping the experience of Jorginho can help them get the better of his old side Chelsea …
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Real Madrid star Mbappe released from hospital
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been released from hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, …
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Trawlerman and Buick move into top gear to land Ascot Gold Cup
Jun 19 2025
Trawlerman produced a stunning performance to lead from pillar to post and win Royal Ascot's most historic race the …
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Alcaraz survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals
Jun 19 2025
Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar as the world number two moved into the Queen's …
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Zverev holds off Sonego to reach Halle quarter-finals
Jun 19 2025
World number three Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to see off Italy's Lorenzo Sonego and advance to the …
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