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Arsenal go top of Premier League as Man Utd ease pressure on Amorim
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Declan Rice came back to haunt former club West Ham as Arsenal moved top of the Premier League, while Manchester United …
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Vollering powers to European women's road race title
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Dutch rider Demi Vollering produced an irresistable series of attacks before soloing to victory in the women's road race …
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Struggling McLaren hit bump in the road on Singapore streets
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said on Saturday that he knows why his championship-leading team are struggling at …
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Reinach and Marx star as Springboks beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
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Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win …
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Consent gives Morris and Prescott another memorable Arc weekend
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Veteran English trainer Mark Prescott is rather fond of Longchamp racecourse having won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe …
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Vollering powers to European road race title
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Dutch rider Demi Vollering produced an irresistable series of attacks before soloing to victory in the women's road race …
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Russell celebrates 'amazing' Singapore pole as McLarens struggle
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George Russell on Saturday hailed taking an "amazing" pole position ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen for the Singapore …
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South Africa edge Argentina to retain Rugby Championship
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Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win …
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'Everyone's older brother': Slipper bows out in Wallabies loss
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Australia failed to produce a fairytale finish for stalwart James Slipper on Saturday against New Zealand but the …
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Sinner starts Shanghai defence in style as Zverev defies toe trouble
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World number two Jannik Sinner launched his Shanghai Masters title defence Saturday by breezing past Germany's Daniel …
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Russell takes pole position for Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren struggle
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George Russell in a Mercedes took pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max …
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Robertson praises All Blacks 'grit' in Australia win
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New Zealand coach Scott Robertson praised his team's mental resolve after the All Blacks extended their dominance over …
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Kudus fires Spurs into second with win at Leeds
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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed his side's character to grind out a 2-1 win at Leeds as Mohammed Kudus' first goal …
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Zverev echoes Federer over tournaments 'favouring Sinner, Alcaraz'
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Alexander Zverev on Saturday accused tennis authorities of favouring top-ranked rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner …
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Anisimova thrashes Gauff in 58 minutes to make China Open final
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US Open runner-up Amanda Anisimova crushed defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in 58 minutes on Saturday to reach the …
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All Blacks down Wallabies to stay in Rugby Championship title hunt
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New Zealand overcame Australia 28-14 in wet conditions on Saturday to keep their Rugby Championship title dream alive …
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Sinner breezes past Altmaier to launch Shanghai title defence
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World number two Jannik Sinner launched his Shanghai Masters title defence in fine form on Saturday, breezing past …
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Yamal injury complicated, return date uncertain: Barca coach Flick
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday Lamine Yamal's groin injury is not simple to heal from and cast doubt over a …
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Marsh ton powers Australia to T20 series win over New Zealand
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Captain Mitchell Marsh scored a sparkling maiden Twenty20 century to steer Australia to a three-wicket win in the third …
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Verstappen lays down marker in final Singapore practice
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen fired a warning on Saturday by going quickest in final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, …
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Test skipper Gill replaces Rohit as India ODI captain
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Test skipper Shubman Gill has replaced Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, the country's cricket board said Saturday, …
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Jadeja stars as India crush West Indies in first Test
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All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja starred with bat and ball as India hammered West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside …
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Minnie Hauk, Graffard, Japan vie for Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe glory
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Minnie Hauk is favourite to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his third victory in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de …
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Pogacar eyes 'explosive' Euros race with Vingegaard, Evenepoel
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A week after romping to the world title, cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar expects a closer fight at the European road …
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Three Japanese tales of Arc heartbreak
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Croix du Nord, Byzantine Dream and Alohi Alii are the latest equine stars who try to fulfil Japan's dream of winning the …
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Bezzecchi wins wild Indonesia sprint as Marquez extends MotoGP points record
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Marco Bezzecchi won a thrilling sprint race in Indonesia on Saturday as newly crowned MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez …
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India close in on innings win with West Indies 66-5 in first Test
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Spinner Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets as India closed in on an innings victory with West Indies in deep trouble on …
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Marquez ninth on Indonesia MotoGP grid as Bezzecchi sets lap record
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Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez qualified a lowly ninth on Saturday for the Indonesia MotoGP sprint and grand …
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Under-fire WNBA chief 'disheartened' by criticism, vows to 'do better'
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert insisted she remained the right person to lead the league on Friday as she responded …
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'Nervous, grateful' Ohtani poised for long awaited MLB playoff pitching start
Oct 03 2025
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani says composure will be key when he makes his long anticipated Major League Baseball …
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Semenyo double fires Bournemouth up to second in Premier League
Oct 03 2025
Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat …
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WADA grants Kenya reprieve from doping sanctions, citing 'progress'
Oct 03 2025
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Friday that Kenya had made "significant and demonstrable progress" toward …
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Yamal to miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers with injury
Oct 03 2025
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria this month after suffering …
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Ryder Cup winner MacIntyre shares lead at Alfred Dunhill Links
Oct 03 2025
Local hero Robert MacIntyre overcame extreme conditions as the Ryder Cup golfer took the share of the clubhouse lead on …
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Flower replaces Langer as London Spirit coach
Oct 03 2025
Former England cricket head coach Andy Flower has left his role with Trent Rockets to become the coach of Hundred rivals …
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'Suffering' Djokovic battles past Cilic in Shanghai opener
Oct 03 2025
Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the …
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Piastri sets pace in chaotic Singapore second practice
Oct 03 2025
Championship leader Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a chaotic second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix …
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Postecoglou has faith Forest will turn corner after sack chants
Oct 03 2025
Ange Postecoglou believes Nottingham Forest are close to turning a corner despite supporters' calls for him to be sacked …
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Arsenal must find next level to win trophies: Arteta
Oct 03 2025
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have to find a new level to win major trophies as he prepares to take charge of the Gunners …
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Man Utd need action, not words: Amorim
Oct 03 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said only results can silence his critics ahead of a Premier League clash against …
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Antony felt 'lack of respect' during Man Utd exit
Oct 03 2025
Former Manchester United winger Antony has said he felt a "lack of respect" from the club and complained of being …
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Horner 'ringing up every team owner' as he plots F1 return
Oct 03 2025
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is calling "pretty much every team owner" looking for a return to Formula One, …
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South Africa's Kolisi wary of Argentina 'fight' in Rugby Championship finale
Oct 03 2025
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expects Argentina to show plenty of "fight" at Twickenham on Saturday despite last …
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England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets at Women's World Cup
Oct 03 2025
England flexed their muscles in their Women's World Cup opener with a ruthless 10-wicket demolition of South Africa in …
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Spain coach dismisses spat with Flick over Yamal injury
Oct 03 2025
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday there was "no conflict" with Hansi Flick after the Barcelona boss last month …
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Jurel, Jadeja tons put India in firm command of West Indies Test
Oct 03 2025
Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja hit attacking centuries to put India in total control with a lead of 286 against the …
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'Suffering' Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener
Oct 03 2025
Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the …
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Pegula fights past Navarro for Noskova semi-final in Beijing
Oct 03 2025
Jessica Pegula fought back to beat fellow American Emma Navarro 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-1 on Friday for a date with Linda …
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Bellingham's omission from England squad nothing personal, says Tuchel
Oct 03 2025
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that Jude Bellingham's omission from his squad to face Wales and Latvia is due …
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England skittle sorry South Africa for 69 at Women's World Cup
Oct 03 2025
England's bowlers bundled out South Africa for a paltry 69 in a Women's World Cup clash in Guwahati on Friday, the …
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France captain Dupont bemoans 'restrictive' Top 14 salary cap
Oct 03 2025
France captain Antoine Dupont has launched a broadside at French rugby bosses, claiming that salary cap controls in the …
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Maresca denies Chelsea 'discipline problem' after spate of red cards
Oct 03 2025
Enzo Maresca said Friday he does not believe his Chelsea team have a "discipline problem" following a spate of red cards …
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Aston Martin's Alonso quickest in first practice for Singapore GP
Oct 03 2025
Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso was fastest in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, with …
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Bellingham left out of England squad for October games
Oct 03 2025
Jude Bellingham was a notable omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad announced on Friday for this month's …
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break
Oct 03 2025
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month's international break, giving Arne Slot a …
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Brignone will give her all to be ready for Winter Olympics
Oct 03 2025
World Cup champion Federica Brignone, who suffered a horror injury at the end of last season, doesn't know if she will …
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Jurel, Jadeja power India's lead to 164 against West Indies
Oct 03 2025
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries to stretch India's lead to 164 against the West …
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World champion Marquez crashes twice in Indonesia MotoGP practice
Oct 03 2025
Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez fell twice on Friday in a crash-filled practice for the Indonesia MotoGP as …
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Wallabies vow to send Slipper off on a high against All Blacks
Oct 03 2025
Captain Harry Wilson on Friday told Australia to send off "ultimate team man" James Slipper with a performance to be …
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Goffin beats Shelton in first Shanghai Masters shock
Oct 03 2025
The United States' Ben Shelton on Friday became the first top-10 seed to be booted out of the Shanghai Masters, beaten …
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Ton-up Rahul, Gill steer India into lead in West Indies Test
Oct 03 2025
Opener KL Rahul hit an unbeaten century and together with skipper Shubman Gill steered a dominant India into a 56-run …
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South Korea's Hwang charges into Hawaii LPGA lead
Oct 03 2025
South Korean Hwang You-min fired a career-best 10-under-par 62 to surge into a three-stroke lead on Thursday after 36 …
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Liverpool seek to steady ship, Man Utd's Amorim faces must-win game
Oct 03 2025
Liverpool have no time to lick their wounds after back-to-back defeats as they prepare for a trip to Chelsea on Saturday …
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McEvoy calls on World Aquatics to make 25m sprint an official event
Oct 03 2025
Speed king Cameron McEvoy has urged World Aquatics to make the 25m freestyle sprint an official event, arguing it adds …
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Rookie Schlittler pitches gem, Yankees beat Red Sox to advance in MLB playoffs
Oct 03 2025
Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler made a spectacular post-season debut, striking out 12 in eight scoreless innings to carry …
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Staniforth predicts All Blacks honours for 'freak' Manu before Top 14 match-up
Oct 03 2025
Castres' Australian lock Tom Staniforth said Racing 92 centre Joey Manu has a chance of featuring for New Zealand at the …
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AC Milan face Scudetto rivals Juve after landmark San Siro ruling
Oct 03 2025
AC Milan have the chance to cap a momentous week on Sunday night as the Serie A giants face rivals Juventus after taking …
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Tensions rising at Real Madrid before Villarreal test
Oct 03 2025
Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday aiming to get their La Liga campaign back on track after a punishing derby …
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Top four face off in early Bundesliga litmus test
Oct 03 2025
The Bundesliga's top four are set to collide this weekend, giving the in-form sides a chance to measure where they stand …
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Could PSG finally be there for the taking in Ligue 1?
Oct 03 2025
Paris Saint-Germain are fresh from a fine Champions League win in Barcelona, but there are signs that this season might …
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South Africa eye back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns
Oct 03 2025
South Africa are firm favourites to wrap up a second straight Rugby Championship title for the first time when they face …
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FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
Oct 03 2025
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details …
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Higgo in four-way tie for PGA Tour lead in Mississippi
Oct 03 2025
South African Garrick Higgo, chasing his second US PGA Tour title of the season, carded a seven-under par 65 on Thursday …
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FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
Oct 03 2025
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under …
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Villa win in Europa League as Forest and Scottish clubs lose
Oct 03 2025
Aston Villa won 2-0 at Feyenoord in the Europa League on Thursday but Nottingham Forest lost at home to Danish side …
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Lille goalkeeper saves three penalties in Europa League win
Oct 02 2025
Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer saved three successive penalties in a remarkable end to their 1-0 win over Roma in the …
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Pulisic, McKennie headline US squad for October friendlies
Oct 02 2025
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie headline a 26-strong squad named Thursday by …
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Trump ally threatens immigration sweep at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show
Oct 02 2025
US authorities could conduct immigration sweeps at next year's Super Bowl, a Trump administration official has warned, …
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Unbeaten Eagles still seeking answers in NFL clash with Broncos
Oct 02 2025
Philadelphia seek to extend their unbeaten start to the NFL season when they host the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but …
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Kenya president vows more 'professionalism' in anti-doping agency
Oct 02 2025
Kenya's President William Ruto on Thursday said he wanted greater "professionalism" in the country's anti-doping agency …
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Bangladesh cruise to win over Pakistan in Women's World Cup
Oct 02 2025
Bangladesh kicked off their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign in style, cantering past Pakistan's modest 129 with seven …
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Relaxed Verstappen has 'nothing to lose' as he hunts down McLarens
Oct 02 2025
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he has "nothing to lose" as he looks to extend his late-season …
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Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster
Oct 02 2025
Championship leader Oscar Piastri said Thursday he was learning "tough lessons" as he looks to get back on track in …
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Djokovic says players 'not united enough' over tennis calendar
Oct 02 2025
Novak Djokovic said Thursday that talk about reorganising the tennis schedule has been going on for at least 15 years …
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Formula One declares first official 'heat hazard' at Singapore GP
Oct 02 2025
This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix was on Thursday declared an official Formula One "Heat Hazard" -- the first time a …
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Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers
Oct 02 2025
Jean-Philippe Mateta was rewarded for his excellent form with Crystal Palace by being called up to the France squad …
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Gauff powers into Beijing semi-finals and date with Anisimova
Oct 02 2025
Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys in straight sets on Thursday to power into her third …
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Siraj takes 4-40 as India dominate West Indies in first Test
Oct 02 2025
Red-hot Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 4-40 as India dismissed the West Indies for 162 and then turned the screw …
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Hamilton thanks 'overwhelming' response to dog Roscoe's death
Oct 02 2025
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday thanked people around the tight-knit Formula One family and beyond for their messages of …
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Gauff says more Slam money 'important' for future of tennis
Oct 02 2025
Two-time major champion Coco Gauff said Thursday that more money for all players from the four Grand Slams would be for …
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Norris says Verstappen 'genuinely a challenger' as F1 title race hots up
Oct 02 2025
Lando Norris admitted in Singapore on Thursday that Max Verstappen was now "genuinely a challenger" as the 2025 Formula …
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Japan's Arc hopes take a hit with poor draw, Minnie Hauk gets plum stall
Oct 02 2025
Croix du Nord and Byzantine Dream's chances of fulfilling Japan's dream of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe …
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Barcelona's Camp Nou return delayed again
Oct 02 2025
Barcelona's return to the Camp Nou has been delayed again after the Spanish champions said on Thursday the stadium would …
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Contepomi backs inexperienced Argentina playmakers against Springboks
Oct 02 2025
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi said on Thursday he had full confidence in his inexperienced half-backs for their …
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Argentina scrum-half Cruz to start against Springboks
Oct 02 2025
Argentina scrum-half Simon Benitez Cruz will make just his second Test start when they face South Africa in the Rugby …
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Germany recall Schlotterbeck but drop Fuellkrug for World Cup qualifiers
Oct 02 2025
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann made six changes to his 24-man squad for October's World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, …
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Man City 'not good enough' for frustrated Haaland
Oct 02 2025
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must show more energy to end their miserable run on the road in the Champions League …
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Gauff powers past unseeded Lys in straight sets for Beijing semis
Oct 02 2025
Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to power into her third consecutive …
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Siraj, Bumrah lead onslaught as India bowl out West Indies for 162
Oct 02 2025
Red-hot Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling charge with seven wickets between them as the hosts …
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Sinner primed for 'tough challenge' of defending Shanghai title
Oct 02 2025
World number two Jannik Sinner said Thursday he anticipates "a very, very difficult and tough challenge" as he prepares …
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Eddie Jones demands respect for Japan ahead of 'ambitious' tour
Oct 02 2025
Coach Eddie Jones believes Japan do not get the respect they deserve on or off the pitch and said Thursday that they are …
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Robertson rallies All Blacks with Rugby Championship on the line
Oct 02 2025
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson drilled the importance of consistency into his side with the Rugby Championship at …
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