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O'Callaghan lowers 200m free short course mark at Toronto World Cup
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Australian Mollie O'Callaghan broke the short course 200m freestyle world record for the second time in a week on …
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Piastri stays calm after winding up 12th in practice
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Series leader Oscar Piastri remained calm and controlled despite winding up 12th after another disappointing practice …
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Verstappen on top again as McLaren struggle, Piastri 12th
Oct 24 2025
Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as McLaren's title duellists struggled …
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Heat back Rozier as NBA grapples with gambling scandal fallout
Oct 24 2025
Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo said teammate Terry Rozier, arrested in a sweeping federal gambling probe, has the team's …
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Dodgers pitcher Vesia expected to miss World Series: Roberts
Oct 24 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is expected to miss the entirety of the World Series after withdrawing from the …
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Red Bull chief says no more 'silly games' after fine
Oct 24 2025
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies said on Friday his team will cut out the 'silly games' that led to them being fined …
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Nuno left waiting for first West Ham win after defeat at Leeds
Oct 24 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo slammed West Ham's "unacceptable" display after the winless start to his reign reached four games as …
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Gambling scandal shows dangers of NBA's embrace of betting
Oct 24 2025
US sports leagues rushed to get in on the multi-billion dollar bonanza of legalized betting, but the arrest of an NBA …
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Late leveller saves Milan blushes in draw with lowly Pisa
Oct 24 2025
Zachary Athekame's long-range shot in time added on earned the Serie A leaders a last-gasp 2-2 draw, as promoted side …
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NFL fines Giants, coach and rusher for concussion protocol blunders
Oct 24 2025
The New York Giants were fined $200,000 by the NFL on Friday for violating concussion protocols during a victory over …
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Appeal date set for French sportswriter jailed in Algeria: lawyer
Oct 24 2025
The appeal trial of a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria on accusations of "glorifying terrorism" has been …
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Leclerc tops reserve-filled first practice in Mexico
Oct 24 2025
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in Friday's rookie-packed opening practice …
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New frontline in Canada-US tensions: the World Series
Oct 24 2025
Canada's only Major League Baseball team is looking to take the crown of "America's pastime" in a World Series matchup …
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Sinner waltzes into Vienna semi-finals
Oct 24 2025
Top seed Jannik Sinner brushed aside Alexander Bublik to progress to the Vienna ATP semi-finals on Friday.
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Fernandes turned down Saudi offer to pursue Man Utd dreams
Oct 24 2025
Bruno Fernandes has revealed he rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favour of pursuing his Manchester United …
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Amorim pleads for 'calm' as Man Utd face Brighton
Oct 24 2025
Ruben Amorim called for "calm" at Manchester United after last weekend's milestone win at Liverpool as he prepares for a …
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Ex-Liverpool boss Benitez takes over at Panathinaikos
Oct 24 2025
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been appointed Panathinaikos boss, the Greek club announced on Friday.
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Arteta's deadly set-piece plan hatched 10 years ago
Oct 24 2025
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal's set-piece prowess has been a decade in the making.
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan share spoils in washed out World Cup clash
Oct 24 2025
A torrential downpour once again called the tune in Colombo as the Women's Cricket World Cup fixture between Pakistan …
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World champion Liu leads at skating's Cup of China
Oct 24 2025
US world figure skating champion Alysa Liu dazzled at the Cup of China to lead the women's field after Friday's short …
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Guardiola takes aim at critics after Man City surge
Oct 24 2025
Pep Guardiola on Friday criticised pundits and former players for rushing to judgement after Manchester City's poor …
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Sheffield Wednesday hit with 12-point penalty after entering administration
Oct 24 2025
Struggling Championship club Sheffield Wednesday went into administration on Friday and were hit with an automatic …
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Newcastle's Howe swerves Slot's 'smaller club' jibe over Isak transfer
Oct 24 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe swerved a row with Arne Slot on Friday after his Liverpool counterpart referred to …
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Delap close to Chelsea return, says Maresca
Oct 24 2025
Liam Delap could make his Chelsea return ahead of schedule in next week's League Cup meeting with Wolves, manager Enzo …
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Sheffield Wednesday file for administration
Oct 24 2025
Struggling Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on Friday filed a notice to be placed into administration.
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Rybakina seals WTA Finals spot in reaching Tokyo semis
Oct 24 2025
Elena Rybakina clinched the eighth and last spot at next month's WTA Finals when she beat Victoria Mboko 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) …
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Liverpool boss Slot backs Salah to end goal drought
Oct 24 2025
Arne Slot said Friday the "last thing" he is worried about is Mohamed Salah finding his scoring touch again after the …
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Ace Tabuena lights up home course as Sarit leads in Philippines
Oct 24 2025
Miguel Tabuena delighted his home fans with a hole-in-one Friday as he moved to second on the Asian Tour's International …
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Acosta leaves it late to go fastest in Malaysian MotoGP practice
Oct 24 2025
Spaniard Pedro Acosta mastered the moody Malaysian weather to snatch the fastest time ahead of Frenchman Johann Zarco in …
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Patrick Reed: Bad press stings, but leave my kids out of it
Oct 24 2025
Patrick Reed, once labelled "the most hated man in golf", opened up Friday about the toll taken on his family by …
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Gilgeous-Alexander hits career-high 55 in Thunder double overtime win
Oct 24 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Indiana 141-135 in …
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Aldeguer fastest in rain-hit Malaysian MotoGP practice
Oct 24 2025
Spanish rookie Fermin Aldeguer was fastest at a rain-interrupted Malaysian MotoGP first practice on Friday as compatriot …
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Herbert's three TD passes lead Chargers NFL rout of Vikings
Oct 24 2025
Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Los Angeles Chargers over the Minnesota Vikings …
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Top 14 offers France scrum-halves last audition as Dupont replacement
Oct 24 2025
La Rochelle's Nolann Le Garrec, Bordeaux-Begles' Maxime Lucu and Clermont's Baptiste Jauneau have one last opportunity …
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Mbappe's Real Madrid aiming to end Barca Clasico dominance
Oct 24 2025
Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los …
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Ashes in from the wilderness as England take on Australia
Oct 24 2025
England take on world champions Australia in the first Test of the long-awaited best-of-three Rugby League Ashes series …
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High-flying Bayern pull away early in Bundesliga with Kane in complete control
Oct 24 2025
Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away …
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Isak-less Liverpool look to hit stride, Man City 'back' to their best
Oct 24 2025
Liverpool must halt their three-game Premier League losing streak with Saturday's visit to Brentford to remain in touch …
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Champion de Crespigny surprised to be named Wallabies skipper
Oct 24 2025
Nick Champion de Crespigny admitted he was surprised to be named Australia captain for Saturday's Test against Japan in …
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Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut, Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles
Oct 24 2025
Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa …
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NBA coach, player arrested as illegal gambling probes rock league
Oct 24 2025
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday for alleged …
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Ohtani ready for 'big series' as Dodgers face Blue Jays
Oct 23 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes a fully-fit Shohei Ohtani is poised for a "big" World Series as the …
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Bajic stuns Palace in Conference League
Oct 23 2025
Bosnia and Hercegovina attacker Riad Bajic scored the winner as AEK Larnaca stunned Crystal Palace 1-0 in the UEFA …
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Piastri confirms McLaren 'clean slate' after Texas tussle
Oct 23 2025
Oscar Piastri confirmed on Thursday that both he and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris will start this weekend's Mexico …
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Frenchman Hadjar coy on Red Bull switch
Oct 23 2025
French driver Isack Hadjar remained coy on Thursday when he sought to laugh off rumours he is set to join Red Bull next …
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Sinner reaches Vienna last eight
Oct 23 2025
Jannik Sinner was made to work by Flavio Cobolli before the top seed mastered his fellow Italian to reach the …
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Rookie pitcher Yesavage to face Ohtani, Dodgers in World Series opener
Oct 23 2025
Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will become the second-youngest pitcher in history to start a World Series opener …
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Hackers access Verstappen's personal data in Formula One breach
Oct 23 2025
Formula One's ruling body on Thursday confirmed it had suffered a cyber security breach in which personal details of …
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Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles, Rangers beaten on Rohl bow
Oct 23 2025
Aston Villa's perfect Europa League start came undone in a shock 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday as new …
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Rodgers says 'revenge' not on agenda as Steelers face Packers
Oct 23 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers insists he will not be eyeing "revenge" when he lines up against the Green …
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Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot
Oct 23 2025
Superb centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the …
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Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028: club
Oct 23 2025
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major …
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No Russian or Belarusian athletes 'likely to qualify' for Winter Paralympics
Oct 23 2025
No Russian or Belarusian athletes "are likely to qualify" for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, the …
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NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes
Oct 23 2025
NBA head coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on …
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Messi signs Inter Miami contract extension: MLS
Oct 23 2025
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami, Major League Soccer confirmed on Thursday.
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Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tennis event from 2028
Oct 23 2025
The ATP announced on Thursday the creation of a new Masters 1000 event which will take place annually in Saudi Arabia …
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Marathon world record holder Chepngetich gets three-year doping ban
Oct 23 2025
Kenya's marathon world record holder, Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years for doping, the Athletics …
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Injured MotoGP champion Marquez to miss rest of season
Oct 23 2025
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss the rest of the season due to an injured shoulder, his Ducati team …
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Short and Connolly star as Australia beat India to seal ODI series
Oct 23 2025
A composed 74 from Matt Short and a maiden half-century by Cooper Connolly steered Australia to a two-wicket win over …
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Pogacar, peloton face Alpe d'Huez twice as Tour de France 2026 route unveiled
Oct 23 2025
From Montjuic in Barcelona to Montmartre in Paris, the 2026 Tour de France presents champion Tadej Pogacar and his …
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Wembanyama's height sparks debate once again in NBA
Oct 23 2025
After making a thunderous return to the court on Wednesday with a 40-point performance, French phenomenon Victor …
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Thrill-a-minute DJ gets the crowds pumping at new Philippines event
Oct 23 2025
Former world number one Dustin Johnson rolled in nine birdies Thursday at the inaugural International Series Philippines …
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Gender-row boxer Lin wins gold in first event since Paris Olympics
Oct 23 2025
Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting won gold on her return to the ring following the gender row that exploded …
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Pakistan spin lessons good for South Africa, says Markram
Oct 23 2025
Skipper Aiden Markram says lessons learnt from the spin-dominated drawn Test series in Pakistan will put South Africa in …
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Eddie Jones plots shock against much-changed Australia in Tokyo
Oct 23 2025
Australia made 13 changes and named Nick Champion de Crespigny captain as they begin a five-Test tour on Saturday in …
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Harmer stars as South Africa beat Pakistan to draw series
Oct 23 2025
South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday to draw the series 1-1 with …
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La Liga's Miami match: Why did it fail and what happens next?
Oct 23 2025
La Liga's plan to move Barcelona's trip to face Villarreal in December to Miami in the United States collapsed this week …
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Third T20 between New Zealand and England washed out
Oct 23 2025
The third T20 between New Zealand and England was rained off on Thursday with only 22 balls bowled in Auckland.
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Injured Italian skier Bassino out of home Winter Olympics
Oct 23 2025
Two-time world champion Marta Bassino will miss her home Winter Olympics following surgery on Thursday on a broken leg …
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Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
Oct 23 2025
Eddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a …
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Rohit stars as India make 264-9 in 2nd ODI against Australia
Oct 23 2025
Rohit Sharma hit a patient 73 as India posted 264-9 in the second one-day international against Australia Thursday, but …
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Champion de Crespigny to captain Australia against Eddie Jones's Japan
Oct 23 2025
Nick Champion de Crespigny was named Australia captain to face Japan in Tokyo on Saturday in just his third Test as …
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Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban
Oct 23 2025
Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an "active role" in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events …
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South Africa close on win after six-wicket Harmer rocks Pakistan
Oct 23 2025
Off-spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets to help dismiss Pakistan for 138, giving South Africa a 68-run target to win …
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Chicago Fire, Portland Timbers advance with MLS Cup wild card wins
Oct 23 2025
Hugo Cuypers scored twice as the Chicago Fire kicked off their first MLS Cup playoff appearance since 2017 with a 3-1 …
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Spurs' Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant NBA return
Oct 23 2025
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return on Wednesday, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 …
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Chicago Fire top Orlando 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Oct 23 2025
Hugo Cuypers scored twice as the Chicago Fire kicked off their first MLS Cup playoff appearance since 2017 with a 3-1 …
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Napoli's title defence creaking ahead of clash with rivals Inter
Oct 23 2025
Cracks are already starting to appear in Napoli's Serie A title defence as the champions prepare to host red-hot Inter …
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Verstappen chasing glory as McLaren duo bid to bounce back
Oct 23 2025
Max Verstappen chases a fourth win in five starts this weekend as he bids to heap more pressure on McLaren duo Oscar …
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NFL chief Goodell shrugs off Bad Bunny Super Bowl critics
Oct 23 2025
National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday stood by the choice of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny …
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Bellingham strike helps Real Madrid edge Juventus
Oct 22 2025
Jude Bellingham's goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions …
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Lakers feel lack of LeBron in NBA season-opening loss
Oct 22 2025
Coach JJ Redick says the Los Angeles Lakers must find a way to win without LeBron James, but even he felt the absence of …
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Liverpool back on track while Real, Bayern and Chelsea win in Champions League
Oct 22 2025
Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the …
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Liverpool end losing streak with thumping win at Eintracht Frankfurt
Oct 22 2025
Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, …
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Chelsea teenagers shine in rout of 10-man Ajax
Oct 22 2025
Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the …
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Chelsea hit 10-man Ajax for five
Oct 22 2025
Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the …
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Morocco's Under-20 World Cup winners welcomed home by large crowds
Oct 22 2025
The Moroccan team were greeted by thousands of fans in Rabat on Wednesday for a parade to celebrate their historic …
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Ohtani, Dodgers chase repeat in Blue Jays World Series showdown
Oct 22 2025
The Shohei Ohtani-powered Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back …
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Dyche demands substance over style to get Forest going
Oct 22 2025
Sean Dyche said Nottingham Forest have to get back to basics if he is to turn around a disastrous start to the season …
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La Liga chief laments Miami match collapse as others celebrate
Oct 22 2025
The cancellation of La Liga's plan to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in December is a "missed opportunity" for Spanish …
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South Africa sniff series-levelling win after Pakistan slump in 2nd Test
Oct 22 2025
Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to boost South Africa's chances of securing a series-levelling victory over a …
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South Africa sniff series-levelling win after Pakistan slump in second Test
Oct 22 2025
Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to push South Africa closer to a series-levelling victory over a faltering …
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Ex-England centre Tuilagi extends Bayonne deal
Oct 22 2025
Former England centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a contract extension to stay at Bayonne until 2027, the French Top 14 club …
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Ledecka's 'great Olympic story' stumbles on downhill DNS
Oct 22 2025
Like in Beijing in 2022, three-time Olympic champion Ester Ledecka calls next year's Olympic Games "a friendly" to ease …
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Le Garrec, Lucu, Jauneau named as Dupont's stand-ins for France's Autumn Nations Series
Oct 22 2025
Scrum-halves Nolann Le Garrec, Maxime Lucu and Baptiste Jauneau will compete to replace injured France captain Antoine …
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Arsenal's Gyokeres 'hungry' to build on Champions League double
Oct 22 2025
Viktor Gyokeres says he is eager to respond to manager Mikel Arteta's call to take his goal-scoring momentum into the …
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Muthusamy, Rabada take South Africa into 71-run lead over Pakistan
Oct 22 2025
Senuran Muthusamy and Kagiso Rabada hit fighting half-centuries as South Africa took a crucial 71-run lead over Pakistan …
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Gordon grateful for Mourinho praise after Newcastle beat Benfica
Oct 22 2025
Newcastle attacker Anthony Gordon said being lauded by Benfica boss Jose Mourinho after the Magpies' Champions League …
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Pakistan debutant Asif takes five wickets as South Africa reach 285-8
Oct 22 2025
Veteran Pakistan spinner Asif Afridi took five wickets on debut before South Africa battled to 285-8 at lunch on the …
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New Asian Tour event 'like a major' for Filipino golfers
Oct 22 2025
Veteran Angelo Que said Wednesday that the high quality of the field for this week's Asian Tour event made it "like a …
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Warriors thump Lakers in NBA season opener
Oct 22 2025
The Golden State Warriors emphatically signalled their intentions for the new NBA season on Tuesday, romping past Luka …
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Europa League beckons as Dyche prepares for Forest bow
Oct 22 2025
Nottingham Forest will be hoping it is third time lucky as new manager Sean Dyche takes over the reins of the two-time …
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