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Ohtani wins MLB's National League Most Valuable Player Award
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Shohei Ohtani was named Major League Baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday after a historic 2024 …
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Arsenal, Bayern, Man City reach Women's Champions League quarters
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Arsenal booked theirs and Bayern Munich's places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Thursday …
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Guardiola says 'I could not leave now' as he signs new Manchester City deal
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Pep Guardiola has extended his contract as manager of Premier League champions Manchester City for a further two …
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Crisis-hit Cowboys nearing rock-bottom ahead of Commanders clash
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Long-suffering fans of the Dallas Cowboys could be forgiven for thinking that their season from hell couldn't possibly …
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Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash
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World number one Jannik Sinner triumphed in singles and doubles to help Davis Cup holders Italy beat Argentina 2-1 on …
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South Korean An grabs lead at LPGA Tour Championship
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South Korea's An Na-rin fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round …
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Guardiola signs new two-year Manchester City contract
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Pep Guardiola has extended his Manchester City contract for a further two seasons it was announced Thursday, saying he …
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Sinner saves Davis Cup holders Italy against Argentina, forces decider
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World number one Jannik Sinner rescued Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday, tying their …
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Fiji's Loganimasi in for banned Radradra against Ireland
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Ponipate Loganimasi will replace the suspended Semi Radradra when Fiji face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, in one of …
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NFL issues security alert to teams about home burglaries
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The NFL has issued an alert to team security officials and players union officials about organized criminals targeting …
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'World's best coach' Gatland 'won't leave Wales' - Howley
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Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the "world's best coach" and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley.
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Argentina lead Davis Cup holders Italy
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Argentina claimed a 1-0 lead on Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday as Francisco Cerundolo swept …
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Jones says Scotland need to beat Australia 'to be taken seriously'
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Huw Jones believes the success of Scotland's November international campaign will be judged on whether they beat a …
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'More cautious' Dupont covers up in heavy Parisian snow before Argentina Test
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France captain Antoine Dupont said on Thursday he had been "more cautious" than his team-mates as he wrapped up from …
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Spurs boss Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Bentancur despite Son slur
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Ange Postecoglou has insisted Rodrigo Bentancur is an "outstanding person" after the Tottenham midfielder was punished …
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Australia defeat USA to reach Davis Cup semis
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Australia defeated record 28-time Davis Cup winners the United States in a decisive doubles rubber on Thursday to reach …
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Returning Vonn targets St Moritz World Cup races
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US ski great Lindsey Vonn will target a return to World Cup racing aged 40 in St Moritz next month, the International …
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Ramos nears PSG return as Sampaoli makes Rennes bow
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Paris Saint-Germain hope to have striker Goncalo Ramos available again soon after he returned to training ahead of …
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Farrell hands Prendergast first Ireland start for Fiji Test
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Sam Prendergast's composed performance on his debut in Ireland's 22-19 win over Argentina has earned him the starting …
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Stuttgart's Undav set to miss rest of year with hamstring injury
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Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav looks set to miss the remainder of the year after picking up a hamstring injury in …
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Cane, Perenara to make All Blacks farewells against Italy
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Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will make their international rugby union farewells this weekend after being selected in a …
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Special reunion in store for France's Flament against 'hot-blooded' Argentina
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France lock Thibaud Flament faces Argentina on Friday holding a special relationship on and off the field with the south …
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Fritz pulls USA level with Australia in Davis Cup quarters
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Taylor Fritz beat Australia's Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4 to pull the United States level at 1-1 in the Davis Cup …
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Leicester's Fatawu to miss rest of season after Ghana injury
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Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu will miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury on …
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High-flying Bayern face injury woes as crucial phase looms
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Bayern Munich's home clash with Augsburg on Friday kickstarts a crucial run of fixtures for the German giants, who are …
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Verstappen cool on F1 championship hopes in Vegas
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Max Verstappen played down his prospects of clinching a fourth consecutive drivers' world championship at this weekend's …
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Australia's Kokkinakis beats USA's Shelton in Davis Cup thriller
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Thanasi Kokkinakis edged Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (16/14) to put Australia 1-0 up on record 32-time Davis Cup winners …
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Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee retires
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Alistair Brownlee the first triathlete to successfully defend his Olympic title announced his retirement on Thursday.
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Norris admits 'probably too late' for Formula One title dream
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McLaren's Lando Norris said on Wednesday he has acquired the experience to challenge for a Formula One world …
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Hamilton thinks positive as end of Mercedes era nears
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Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said he had shrugged off deep disappointment after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and pledged to …
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Kohli looking 'ominous' ahead of Australia Test series, India warn
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Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah insisted Thursday that India were carrying no baggage from their Test whitewash by New …
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Elvis on song at Australian PGA as Smith and Day lurk
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Elvis Smylie holed a bunker shot on the last to put his name above star attractions Jason Day and Cameron Smith with a …
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Cavaliers bounce back, Warriors roll on in NBA
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Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from their first defeat of the season with a 128-100 …
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'Fearless' Argentina await Dupont's resurgent France
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Antoine Dupont's resurgent France host a vastly-improving Argentina on Friday in their final game of the November …
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Verstappen in sight of exclusive club of four-time F1 champions
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Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship titles if he can see …
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Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid reach Women's Champions League quarters
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Chelsea eased into the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Celtic, while Lyon and …
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Korda seeks eighth win, money mark at LPGA Tour Championship
Nov 20 2024
Top-ranked Nelly Korda, trying to win her eighth LPGA title of the season, will be the favorite when the season-ending …
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Italy's Paolini celebrates 'unbelievable' year after BJK Cup glory
Nov 20 2024
Jasmine Paolini celebrated an "unbelievable year" for both herself and Italian tennis after driving her nation to Billie …
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Spain's Mata joins owners group of new San Diego MLS team
Nov 20 2024
Spanish World Cup winner Juan Mata has joined the ownership group for San Diego FC, the MLS expansion team making its …
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Scotland captain Tuipulotu stunned by 'Greenock granny's' arrival from Australia
Nov 20 2024
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu received a surprise visit after his Greenock-born grandmother made a secret journey …
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Paolini's Italy beat Slovakia to win Billie Jean King Cup
Nov 20 2024
Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup for the fifth time as Jasmine Paolini beat Rebecca Sramkova to secure a dominant 2-0 …
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MLS club Dallas names Quill as new head coach
Nov 20 2024
FC Dallas, which missed the MLS playoffs this year for the second time in four seasons, named Eric Quill as the club's …
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England adamant Curry 'ready to go' against Japan after concussion
Nov 20 2024
England have insisted Tom Curry is "100 percent fit, healthy and ready to go" against Japan on Sunday despite the …
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Australia coach Schmidt 'proving me wrong' says Wallabies great Campese
Nov 20 2024
Australia great David Campese said Wednesday he had changed his mind about Joe Schmidt, admitting the New Zealander was …
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Springboks rest prop Nche for Wales clash
Nov 20 2024
South Africa have decided to rest prop Ox Nche for their Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Arnault family to complete Paris FC takeover 'in coming days'
Nov 20 2024
The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will purchase a controlling stake in Paris FC "in the coming …
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US women to host Japan, Aussies and Colombia in 2025 event
Nov 20 2024
The reigning Olympic champion United States women's national football team will compete against Japan, Australia and …
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LPGA offers record $131 mln in 2025 for 75th anniverary season
Nov 20 2024
LPGA golfers will compete for a record $131 million in prize money over a 33-event season in 2025, the tour's 75th …
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Bronzetti gives Italy BJK Cup final lead on Slovakia
Nov 20 2024
Lucia Bronzetti put Italy in touching distance of a fifth Billie Jean King Cup with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Slovakia's …
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Crew's Nancy named MLS Coach of the Year
Nov 20 2024
Wilfried Nancy of the Columbus Crew was named Major League Soccer's 2024 Coach of the Year on Wednesday after guiding …
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Germany power past Canada to reach Davis Cup semis
Nov 20 2024
Three-time Davis Cup winners Germany eased into the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory against Canada on Wednesday.
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Barcelona push back Camp Nou return to mid-February
Nov 20 2024
Barcelona said on Wednesday their return to the Camp Nou would be delayed until at least mid-February as the iconic …
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Iconic Real Madrid lockers on display in London auction
Nov 20 2024
Real Madrid dressing-room lockers used by legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham have been put on display …
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Australia's Kerevi banned for Morgan tackle
Nov 20 2024
Australia centre Samu Kerevi will miss Sunday's match against Scotland after being hit with a ban for his high tackle on …
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Arnault family to complete Paris FC acquisition "in coming days"
Nov 20 2024
The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will complete the acquisition of Paris FC "in the coming days", …
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All Black fly-half Plummer to join French side Clermont
Nov 20 2024
New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer will join Clermont next season on a three-year deal, the French Top 14 club …
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Spurs appeal against length of Bentancur ban for Son slur
Nov 20 2024
Tottenham have appealed against the length of Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-game suspension for his controversial comments …
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Focus purely on Springboks, not future, insists under-fire Wales coach Gatland
Nov 20 2024
Warren Gatland has insisted he is focused solely on Saturday's daunting Test against South Africa and not talk of his …
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Gatland changes four for Wales clash with South Africa
Nov 20 2024
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes to the starting XV thrashed by Australia to face South …
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Argentina's Contepomi makes one change for France Test
Nov 20 2024
Scrum-half Gonzalo Garcia will start instead of Gonzalo Bertranou in the only change made by Argentina head coach Felipe …
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'Sport will have the last word' as WRC title goes down to the wire in Japan
Nov 20 2024
The only certainty about this year's World Rally Championship, which reaches its conclusion in Japan this weekend, is …
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'No controversy' around Alldritt exclusion for Argentina Test
Nov 20 2024
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday there is "no controversy" regarding Gregory Alldritt's absence from …
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'Eternal' Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis
Nov 20 2024
Rafael Nadal said early Wednesday he had left a sporting and personal 'legacy' after retiring from professional tennis, …
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Vieira takes over at struggling Gerona
Nov 20 2024
Former France and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira was named on Wednesday as the new coach of relegation-threatened …
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Bellamy defies 'lunatic' reputation to inspire Wales revival
Nov 20 2024
Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Craig Bellamy is finally changing perceptions over his volatile personality …
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'They killed her dream': Israel strike leaves woman footballer in coma
Nov 20 2024
Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar was about to make her dream of playing for the national women's team come true, but …
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Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavaliers' unbeaten start
Nov 20 2024
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points as the Boston Celtics ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 15-game unbeaten start to the season …
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Son blames 'mistakes' after South Korea held by Palestine in qualifier
Nov 20 2024
Son Heung-min said South Korea had themselves to blame and could learn from "inspiring" opponents Palestine after being …
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Australia's Jason Day eyes more major glory after resurgence
Nov 20 2024
Former world number one Jason Day said Wednesday his recent resurgence has lit a fire inside him to chase a second major …
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Popovic hails Australia character in 'crazy' World Cup qualifier
Nov 20 2024
Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the death in a …
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Hurting India under pressure in blockbuster five-Test Australia series
Nov 20 2024
India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their …
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Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
Nov 20 2024
A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil …
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Olympic champion Tebogo aims to inspire next generation of African athletes
Nov 20 2024
After upstaging powerhouses the United States and Jamaica to win a rare Olympic sprint gold for Africa, Letsile Tebogo …
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Valencia on target as ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia
Nov 20 2024
Ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia with a 1-0 victory in Barranquilla on Tuesday as they continued their impressive South …
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'I have left a legacy': Nadal retires from tennis
Nov 20 2024
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at …
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Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer - five great matches
Nov 19 2024
Five great matches between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after the Spanish great announced his retirement from tennis …
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Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic - five great matches
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal retired from tennis on Tuesday, when Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, ending a career which brought …
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A fine bromance: Nadal's epic rivalry with Federer
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in …
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Nadal v Djokovic -- the most contested rivalry
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his …
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Nadal v Djokovic, French Open, 2006: Chapter One in epic rivalry
Nov 19 2024
It was one of the greatest rivalries in tennis, stretching to 60 matches, encompassing Grand Slams, Masters and Davis …
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Thanks for the memories: Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal retired as a player on Tuesday as Spain were eliminated in the Davis Cup finals, ending a career which …
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Six memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal ended his career on Tuesday as Spain were elimintated from the Davis Cup finals, after a spectacular career …
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Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends
Nov 19 2024
Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai …
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After long fight for glory, Nadal leaves with a legacy of memories
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal, whose career ended on Tuesday when Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, was the "King of Clay" who …
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Nadal's sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup
Nov 19 2024
Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated …
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Last-gasp Szoboszlai penalty rescues Hungary draw with Germany
Nov 19 2024
A Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time snatched Hungary a 1-1 draw with Germany in Budapest …
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Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss - reports
Nov 19 2024
Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, …
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Minnows Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania
Nov 19 2024
A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time …
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Chelsea condemn 'hateful' homophobic abuse towards Kerr, Mewis
Nov 19 2024
Chelsea condemned homophobic abuse directed towards star striker Sam Kerr on Tuesday after she and her fiancee, USA …
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Inter Miami coach Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' - club source
Nov 19 2024
Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino is leaving the MLS club for "personal reasons" a club source told AFP on Tuesday.
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Japan on cusp of World Cup as Son scores in Palestine draw
Nov 19 2024
Japan are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup after a 3-1 win at China on Tuesday, while Son Heung-min scored …
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'I did it for Rafa': Alcaraz after keeping Spain Davis Cup dream alive
Nov 19 2024
Carlos Alcaraz kept Spain and Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup hopes alive by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to level …
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Alcaraz keeps Spain and Nadal Davis Cup dream alive
Nov 19 2024
Carlos Alcaraz kept Spain and Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup hopes alive by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to level …
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Spain's Nadal loses in Davis Cup quarter-finals singles opener
Nov 19 2024
Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in a Davis Cup quarter-final singles …
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MotoGP champion Martin falls on Aprilia debut
Nov 19 2024
Newly-crowned world champion Jorge Martin took a tumble as he tried out on his Aprilia for next season while Marc …
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'Probably my last match': Nadal after Davis Cup singles defeat
Nov 19 2024
Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said his Davis Cup quarter-finals singles defeat by Dutchman Botic van de …
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Slovakia oust Britain to meet Italy in BJK Cup title match
Nov 19 2024
Slovakia swept past Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final doubles decider on Tuesday to seal a 2-1 victory and …
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Spain Women drop veterans Paredes and World Cup kiss victim Hermoso
Nov 19 2024
Spain coach Montserrat Tome on Tuesday cited "team spirit" as a reason for the omission of World Cup winners Irene …
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Hamilton to race final three grands prix of Mercedes career
Nov 19 2024
Lewis Hamilton will race the final three grands prix of his Mercedes career after the seven-time world champion raised …
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Gatland has not become a 'bad coach' says Springboks' Erasmus
Nov 19 2024
Coaching can be a lonely place, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Tuesday, insisting that under-pressure Wales …
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Slovakia take Britain to doubles decider in BJK Cup semis
Nov 19 2024
Rebecca Sramkova defeated Katie Boulter 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to pull Slovakia level at 1-1 with Great Britain in the Billie …
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Rain ruins Sri Lanka's final ODI against New Zealand
Nov 19 2024
The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs …
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