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France lose Dupont but Six Nations title on the cards after thrashing Ireland
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France will have to seal the Six Nations title without injured talisman Antoine Dupont but Saturday's devastating …
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Djokovic crashes out of Indian Wells opener
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Five-time champion Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, falling in his first match to …
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Morikawa seizes lead at Arnold Palmer after birdie rally
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Collin Morikawa fired a five-under-par 67 to open up a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in …
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Alcaraz, Keys breeze into Indian Wells third round
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Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz raced into the third round at Indian Wells on Saturday, launching his bid for …
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Record-setting Skotheim claims European indoor heptathlon title
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Norway's Sander Skotheim clinched the European indoor heptathlon title in style at the last throw of the dice in the …
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Inter survive Monza scare to extend Serie A lead
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Inter Milan extended their lead at the top of Serie A after a laborious 3-2 victory over bottom side Monza on Saturday.
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Draper sends Brazilian sensation Fonseca packing at Indian Wells
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Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday, beaten 6-4, 6-0 by …
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Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies
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Barcelona's La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club's first team doctors died.
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France coach Galthie 'angry' at Dupont knee injury
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France captain Antoine Dupont is unlikely to play any further part in this season's Six Nations after suffering what an …
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Salah fires Liverpool 16 points clear, Forest beat Man City
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Premier League leaders Liverpool needed two Mohamed Salah penalties to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton 3-1 on …
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Townsend relishing 'toughest fixture' in France after Scotland's Six Nations win over Wales
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Gregor Townsend said finishing the Six Nations at France next weekend was the "toughest fixture in world rugby" after …
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Dembele hits double as PSG win ahead of Liverpool return
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Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie …
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Australian Open champion Keys cruises into Indian Wells 3rd round
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Australian Open champion Madison Keys breezed into the third round at Indian Wells on Saturday, subduing hard-hitting …
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Russell back in the groove as Scotland see off Wales in Six Nations
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Scotland co-captain Finn Russell was back to his best from the kicking tee as the fly-half orchestrated a 35-29 Six …
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Watkins haunts Brentford to revive Aston Villa's top-four hopes
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Ollie Watkins returned to haunt old club Brentford once more as Aston Villa closed on the Premier League's top four with …
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Alldritt revels in 'historic' French performance to thrash Irish
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France's hugely impressive demolition of Ireland's Six Nations hopes in Saturday's 42-27 win at Lansdowne Road is …
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Bayern get away with shock loss as Leverkusen fall to defeat
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A 10-man Bayern Munich got away with a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer Leverkusen …
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Pulisic double rescues AC Milan at lowly Lecce
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Christian Pulisic scored twice as AC Milan avoided the humiliation of a fourth straight Serie A defeat with a …
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Slot blast fuelled Liverpool's comeback against Southampton
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Arne Slot revealed his half-time rant inspired Liverpool to fight back for a 3-1 win against Southampton as the Premier …
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The French were clinical, we were not, says Irish coach Easterby
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The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, a disappointed Ireland interim head coach Simon …
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Guardiola urges troubled Man City to fight for Champions League place
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Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City flops that Champions League qualification will not "fall from the sky" …
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Majestic France destroy Irish Six Nations Grand Slam dreams
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France produced a devastating second-half display to hammer Ireland 42-27 in Dublin to destroy the hosts' hopes of the …
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Liverpool fight back to go 16 points clear as title moves closer
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Liverpool survived a scare from Southampton as Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez inspired the fightback in a 3-1 win that …
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Pogacar remounts after fall and charges to Strade Bianche win
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won the Strade Bianche on Saturday for the third time in his career, after recovering from a …
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Bayern unpunished for shock loss as Leverkusen fall to defeat
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A 10-man Bayern Munich went unpunished for a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer …
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Santner wants New Zealand to keep 'open mind' for Champions Trophy final
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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in …
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Negri wants Italy to 'make things right' against England in Six Nations
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Italy back-row Sebastian Negri said on Saturday the side have been "soul-searching" ahead of this weekend's Six Nations …
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Mitchell backs Dingwall to be England rugby's answer to Rodri
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England's recalled inside centre Fraser Dingwall can do for Steve Borthwick's side what Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has …
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Unfinished business for India in Champions Trophy final, says Gill
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India's Shubman Gill on Saturday said the team will look to win the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand to get …
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Forest beat Man City in a top four showdown
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Nottingham Forest dealt a major blow to Manchester City's bid to qualify for the Champions League as Callum …
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Brignone dominates giant slalom to close in on World Cup title
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Federica Brignone won the giant slalom in Are, Sweden, on Saturday, to extend her lead over Lara Gut-Behrami in the race …
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Former England star Pearce in hospital after plane health scare
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Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce is recovering in a Canadian hospital after suffering a …
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Von Allmen edges Odermatt in downhill to keep title battle alive
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Franjo von Allmen prevented Marco Odermatt clinching the downhill World Cup title, edging his Swiss team-mate in …
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Mbappe inconsistency 'normal': Real Madrid's Ancelotti
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French superstar Kylian Mbappe's "ups and downs" are to be expected because of Real Madrid's demanding season and the …
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Japan rookie Takeda in two-shot lead after round three at China LPGA
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Japanese rookie Rio Takeda shot her third straight three-under-par 69 for a two-stroke lead heading into the final round …
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Women step into the ring at west African wrestling tournament
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Legs taut, backs bent at the waist, the wrestlers slowly stretched out their arms towards each other, searching for a …
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Last Vendee skipper arrives, after the deadline but 'on a cloud'
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Denis Van Weynbergh crossed the finish line in the Vendee Globe round-the-world race on Saturday, but the last sailor at …
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Six Nations challengers England in 'no-win' clash with Italy
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England go into Sunday's Six Nations match with Italy at Twickenham knowing a win may not be enough to appease critics …
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Cavs survive Hornets scare, Jokic makes history in Nuggets win
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The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a dramatic late rally to stretch their unbeaten streak to 13 games with a nail-biting …
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'Not clicking' - top seed Zverev crashes out in Indian Wells opener
Mar 07 2025
World number two Alexander Zverev, beaten by Tallon Griekspoor in his Indian Wells opener, said "terrible" play has …
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Friendship the fuel as Lowry takes two-shot lead at Arnold Palmer
Mar 07 2025
A relaxed Shane Lowry fired a five-under-par 67 to open up a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Arnold Palmer …
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Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev, avenges French Open defeat
Mar 07 2025
Tallon Griekspoor stunned top-seeded Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4) in the second round at Indian Wells on …
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Mainz ease past Moenchengladbach to go third in Bundesliga
Mar 07 2025
Mainz climbed into third place in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday.
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Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to appear in French court for alleged rape
Mar 07 2025
French prosecutors have requested that double Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel appear before a criminal court for …
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Canada, Mexico trade war makes 2026 World Cup 'exciting': Trump
Mar 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that trade tensions with Mexico and Canada would be a boost for the 2026 World Cup …
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Ingebrigtsen storms to third European 1500m indoor gold
Mar 07 2025
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen won his sixth European indoor gold as he dominated the 1500m in Apeldoorn on Friday in the …
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Itoje defends England's under-fire Six Nations attack
Mar 07 2025
England captain Maro Itoje is adamant criticism of his side's attack is misplaced as they look to maintain their Six …
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South African man not guilty of racially abusing ex-England rugby international Monye
Mar 07 2025
A man who shouted a racial slur in the vicinity of former England rugby union international Ugo Monye following a match …
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Russell frustrated by Scotland's latest failed Six Nations title bid
Mar 07 2025
Scotland co-captain Finn Russell said Friday it was tough to accept the team were yet again out of Six Nations title …
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Cadillac win final approval for F1 place in 2026
Mar 07 2025
Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, motorsport's …
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Wales boss Sherratt wary of Scotland back three in Six Nations clash
Mar 07 2025
Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt says his team will have to combat the "major weapon" posed by Scotland's back three if …
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'No advantage' in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian batting coach
Mar 07 2025
India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage …
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West Ham's Paqueta could face Newcastle as betting hearing looms
Mar 07 2025
West Ham manager Graham Potter said Friday that forward Lucas Paqueta is focused on getting back on the pitch despite a …
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Scotland star Russell 'not stressed' by England criticism ahead of Wales clash
Mar 07 2025
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell is adamant criticism from outside counts for little as he looks to bounce back from his …
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Doris hopes Ireland give departing trio final home Test to remember
Mar 07 2025
Ireland captain Caelan Doris hopes the final home Test match for three Irish legends can give his side an "extra edge" …
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France skier Pinturault to come back, but only in giant slalom
Mar 07 2025
French skier Alexis Pinturault, who broke his leg in the Kitzbuehel super-G in February, said Friday he would make a …
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Man City boss Guardiola feeling pressure as top-four race heats up
Mar 07 2025
Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he is feeling the pressure as he tries to salvage Manchester City's poor season by …
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Amorim says Man Utd will not give him time Arteta had at Arsenal
Mar 07 2025
Ruben Amorim does not believe he will get as much time at Manchester United to turn things around as Mikel Arteta was …
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Italy change six for England, Capuozzo at full-back
Mar 07 2025
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday announced six changes, one positional, to the starting line-up for the Six Nations …
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Arsenal's Arteta warns misfiring Man Utd still a threat
Mar 07 2025
Mikel Arteta said this week's 7-1 hammering of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League had given the club a huge lift but …
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Brighton boss Hurzeler targets 'new peaks' in Premier League
Mar 07 2025
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has urged his side to "climb new peaks" as they seek to move into the Premier League's …
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Japan's Hataoka tops leaderboard after round two in China LPGA
Mar 07 2025
Japan's Nasa Hataoka shot the best round of day two taking her to tied top position at the Blue Bay LPGA in China on …
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Paris wins Kvitfjell downhill as Odermatt closes in on World Cup titles
Mar 07 2025
Marco Odermatt closed in on two World Cup globes as he finished second to Dominik Paris in a windblown men's downhill in …
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Newcastle defender Botman sidelined as club rule out Gordon red appeal
Mar 07 2025
Newcastle defender Sven Botman will be sidelined for about eight weeks with a knee issue while the Magpies will also be …
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Slot urges against complacency as Liverpool prepare for 'three finals'
Mar 07 2025
Arne Slot says he has to convince his Liverpool players they are playing three finals over the coming week, urging fans …
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Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jones retires to take up pro boxing
Mar 07 2025
British double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones announced Friday that she is switching sports to pursue a career as …
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Three key things for 'crux' Ireland v France Six Nations match
Mar 07 2025
Ireland host France on Saturday in a Six Nations match that Irish interim head coach Simon Easterby says has "become a …
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New Zealand 'hopeful' over Henry injury for India final
Mar 07 2025
New Zealand are "hopeful" pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy …
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Unbeaten India face record-setting N. Zealand for Champions Trophy glory
Mar 07 2025
India play New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday in what could be a last hurrah for veteran stars …
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Doncic, James lead Lakers fightback as Knicks downed in thriller
Mar 07 2025
Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 63 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a thrilling late fightback to …
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Trial of Maradona's medics to start four years after star's death
Mar 07 2025
Four years after the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, seven healthcare professionals will go on trial …
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Kyrgios at a loss after latest injury setback
Mar 07 2025
A devastated Nick Kyrgios said he doesn't know what else he can do to get his tennis career back on track after pain in …
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India football great Chhetri comes out of retirement aged 40
Mar 07 2025
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team aged 40 in an unexpected reversal of his decision …
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Hurting Kyrgios out at Indian Wells, van de Zandschulp advances
Mar 07 2025
Lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp advanced to face five-time Indian Wells champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday as …
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Miami struggle to 2-0 win over Jamaica's Cavalier
Mar 07 2025
Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi again and had to grind out a 2-0 win over Jamaica's Cavalier in the first leg of their …
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Playmaker O'Connor to put sentiment aside when Crusaders meet Reds
Mar 07 2025
Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor will put sentiment aside and do everything he can to "pull apart" his old club …
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Djokovic seeks Indian Wells resurgence with help from Murray
Mar 07 2025
Novak Djokovic, with old rival Andy Murray in his coaching corner, is optimistic he can put together a deep run at the …
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Saudi PIF to pay 'up to 12 months maternity leave' for tennis players
Mar 07 2025
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is to finance a joint initiative with the WTA for paid maternity leave of …
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Brazilian teen Fonseca into Indian Wells second round
Mar 07 2025
Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, …
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Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mar 07 2025
Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the …
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Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame
Mar 06 2025
Casual conversations with superstars and autograph-hungry fans are 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca's new normal, but …
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Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten
Mar 06 2025
Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while …
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Chelsea edge Copenhagen in Conference League last 16 first leg
Mar 06 2025
Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in …
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Real Sociedad fight back to earn Man United draw in Europa League
Mar 06 2025
Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal coolly netted a penalty to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in a Europa League last …
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Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy
Mar 06 2025
Fraser Dingwall wants to be "the glue" of England's back division as they look to beat Italy in the Six Nations at …
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Prosecutors demand Rubiales forced kiss trial be re-run
Mar 06 2025
Prosecutors on Thursday requested that the trial of Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales for his forced …
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England considering Test skipper Stokes for white-ball captaincy
Mar 06 2025
England cricket supremo Rob Key said on Thursday "it would be stupid" to rule Test captain Ben Stokes out of …
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Graham returns for Scotland's Six Nations match against Wales
Mar 06 2025
Scotland have recalled Darcy Graham in the only change to their starting side for Saturday's Six Nations clash at home …
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New Zealand set for 'scrap' with India on slower pitch: Santner
Mar 06 2025
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday said a slower pitch in familiar territory for India in Dubai will make …
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Wales unchanged for Scotland Six Nations clash
Mar 06 2025
Wales' interim head coach Matt Sherratt has named an unchanged team for his side's Six Nations clash against Scotland at …
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Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
Mar 06 2025
Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured …
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Doris delivers huge boost to Ireland for key France match
Mar 06 2025
Irish captain Caelan Doris is fit and will face France handing a massive boost to Ireland ahead of their potential Six …
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Liverpool must be ready to 'suffer' in PSG return leg, says Van Dijk
Mar 06 2025
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's Champions League suffering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not yet over …
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Ntamack, Alldritt start for France in Six Nations showdown against Ireland
Mar 06 2025
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday Romain Ntamack and Gregory Alldritt will start in this weekend's …
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Lyon owner backs Fonseca as coach despite nine-month ban
Mar 06 2025
Lyon's American owner John Textor has given his full support to Paulo Fonseca despite the manager's nine-month ban for …
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Ntamack, Alldritt start for France in Ireland Six Nations showdown
Mar 06 2025
Romain Ntamack and Gregory Alldritt will start for France in this weekend's potential Six Nations title decider at …
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Bayern's Neuer sidelined after costly celebration
Mar 06 2025
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a …
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New Zealand vow to 'find little ways' to beat India in final
Mar 06 2025
New Zealand have vowed to "find little ways to win moments" against India after making Champions Trophy history to power …
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Osaka says Indian Wells loss 'worst match in my life'
Mar 06 2025
Naomi Osaka's roller-coaster season continued with a first-round loss at Indian Wells on Wednesday that left the …
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Cavs hold off Heat to book NBA playoff berth
Mar 06 2025
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with …
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Australian tennis great Fred Stolle dies aged 86
Mar 06 2025
Australian 19-time Grand Slam winner and legendary tennis commentator Fred Stolle has died aged 86, officials said …
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Osorio topples Osaka, Kvitova ousted at Indian Wells
Mar 06 2025
Naomi Osaka was bundled out of the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Camila Osorio in the …
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