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Man City troubles reappear as solid Spurs go top
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Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on …
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Marquez sweeps to victory in Hungary to bolster title lead
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Marc Marquez continued his winning streak as he cruised to victory in the Hungarian Sprint race by almost three seconds …
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Australia start Women's Rugby World Cup with record 73-0 rout of Samoa
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Australia launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 73-0 thrashing of Samoa in Salford on …
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Man City's old problems rear their head as Tottenham ease to victory
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Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on …
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Revenge off the menu for Ginting at badminton world championships in Paris
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Indonesia's former world number two Anthony Ginting told AFP he had come to terms with the shoulder injury which cost …
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'Uncle Marc' Guehi credits family and Swansea for Palace starring role
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Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi known jokingly as 'Uncle Marc' by his family is reportedly being eyed by Premier League …
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Practice makes perfect, says 'disciplined' Jefferson-Wooden
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In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will return home to fine-tune final touches before heading to the world …
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Van de Zandschulp to face Fucsovics in ATP Winston-Salem final
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Botic van de Zandschulp worked overtime Friday to reach the final of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Winston-Salem, …
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Zverev 'on right path' after mental health reset
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World number three Alexander Zverev says he's "on the right path" heading into the US Open after leaning on friends and …
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Akie Iwai stretches lead to three strokes at Canadian Women's Open
Aug 22 2025
Akie Iwai carded a two-under par 69 on Friday to push her lead to three strokes midway through the Canadian Women's …
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Secretariat's Triple Crown jockey Ron Turcotte dies at 84
Aug 22 2025
Ron Turcotte, who famously rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973 to earn an enduring place in horse racing lore, …
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Djokovic narrows focus in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam
Aug 22 2025
Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them …
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England 'just getting started' after Women's Rugby World Cup rout of USA warns Mitchell
Aug 22 2025
England coach John Mitchell insisted his tournament favourites had only "just got started" after launching the Women's …
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Kane hits hat trick as Bayern make 'statement' in Bundesliga opener
Aug 22 2025
Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich made a …
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Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
Aug 22 2025
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 …
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Ruiz goal gives rusty PSG narrow win over Angers in Ligue 1
Aug 22 2025
Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game while Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty as a rusty Paris Saint-Germain beat …
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Chelsea thrash West Ham to pile pressure on former boss Potter
Aug 22 2025
Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 on Friday and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just …
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Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in 'magnificent way' at Tokyo worlds
Aug 22 2025
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying …
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Gauff looks to future with bold coaching change before US Open
Aug 22 2025
Coco Gauff says she didn't hesitate to shake up her team just days before the US Open, hoping a new specialist coach can …
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Kane hits hat trick as Bayern thump Leipzig in Bundesliga opener
Aug 22 2025
Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich thumped RB …
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England begin bid for Women's Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States
Aug 22 2025
Tournament hosts England and favourites England launched the Women's Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win …
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Top-ranked Sabalenka seeks rare US Open repeat
Aug 22 2025
It has been more than a decade since the US Open had a repeat women's champion -- but world number one Aryna Sabalenka …
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Kane toasts 'instant connection' with Diaz after Bayern romp
Aug 22 2025
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he had formed an "instant connection" with winger Luis Diaz after a 6-0 home win …
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Sinner in race for fitness with US Open title defense looms
Aug 22 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he is "not 100% yet" but expects to be at full strength for the launch of his …
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Jefferson-Wooden cements Tokyo sprint favourite status with Brussels win
Aug 22 2025
US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden underlined her world 100m title credentials at Friday's Diamond League meet in …
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'Zero doubts' as Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels 100m win
Aug 22 2025
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired a broadside to rivals just three weeks from the world championships …
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Fleetwood ties Henley for PGA Tour Championship lead
Aug 22 2025
Tommy Fleetwood fired a seven-under par 63 on Friday to tie Russell Henley for the halfway lead in the Tour Championship …
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Detained Chileans freed two days after football brawl in Argentina
Aug 22 2025
Argentina on Friday released 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during a knock-out Copa …
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Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels Diamond League 100m win
Aug 22 2025
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired out a broadside to rivals just three weeks out from the world …
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Spurs boss Frank only wants committed signings after Eze snub
Aug 22 2025
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said he does not want players who are not committed to the club after Eberechi Eze …
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Australian sprinter Asfoora rebounds to land Nunthorpe Stakes
Aug 22 2025
Australian star sprinter Asfoora bounced back to form with a scintillating victory in the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes, …
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Nuno 'worried' for job over relationship with Forest owner
Aug 22 2025
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his relationship with the club's outspoken owner Evangelos Marinakis has …
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Eze move a sign of Arsenal's 'ambition', says Arteta
Aug 22 2025
Arsenal's move to win the race to sign Eberechi Eze is a sign of the Gunners' ambition to end a 22-year wait to win the …
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Man Utd outcasts could return, says Amorim
Aug 22 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday a series of outcasts from his squad could be handed a "new life" …
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Rabiot-Rowe altercation a 'bar fight', says De Zerbi
Aug 22 2025
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi on Friday described the altercation between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe as being …
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Fit-again Rodri still 'best in the world' for Guardiola
Aug 22 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is fit to return against Tottenham on Saturday and …
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Newcastle can't win in Isak stand-off, says Howe
Aug 22 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future.
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Breetzke, Ngidi star as South Africa crush Australia to win ODI series
Aug 22 2025
Matthew Breetzke slammed a superb 88 and speedster Lungi Ngidi claimed five wickets as South Africa crushed Australia by …
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Teenager Wanner signs with Eindhoven from Bayern
Aug 22 2025
Teenage forward Paul Wanner has signed with PSV Eindhoven until 2030 from Bayern Munich's junior side, the German club …
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Women's World Cup games moved out of Bengaluru months after tragedy
Aug 22 2025
The Bengaluru stadium where 11 cricket fans died during celebrations in June will no longer host Women's World Cup …
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Australian Rules player body urges 'united approach' after homophobic slur
Aug 22 2025
The union that represents Australian Rules players on Friday called for a "more effective and united approach" to …
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Breetzke, Stubbs star as South Africa post 277 in 2nd Australia ODI
Aug 22 2025
Matthew Breetzke slammed a superb 88 and Tristan Stubbs 74 as South Africa posted a challenging 277 in the second …
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Alonso and Real Madrid look for more fluidity on trip to Oviedo
Aug 22 2025
After winning without convincing against Osasuna in their opening match of the season in La Liga, Xabi Alonso's Real …
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A rise in the mountains as Vuelta a Espana cranks up the climbing
Aug 22 2025
Dane Jonas Vingegaard is the man to beat at cycling's final Grand Tour of the season when the Vuelta a Espana rolls out …
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Japanese amateur boxer in intensive care after latest incident
Aug 22 2025
A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on …
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De Bruyne leads Napoli's Serie A title defence as Lukaku injury causes concern
Aug 22 2025
Kevin De Bruyne will lead Napoli's Serie A title defence on Saturday when he makes his full debut at promoted Sassuolo, …
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Pollard, Albornoz hailed as key Rugby Championship clashes loom
Aug 22 2025
Fly-halves Handre Pollard of South Africa and Tomas Albornoz of Argentina have received rave reviews ahead of crucial …
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Marseille plunged into crisis with season just getting started
Aug 22 2025
A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start …
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Rested but rusty Djokovic plots US Open ambush
Aug 22 2025
Novak Djokovic hopes a selective approach to his scheduling will give him the best chance to win the US Open in his …
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'Tough lessons' helping Sabalenka ahead of US Open defence
Aug 22 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she is ready to hit her peak as she prepares to launch the defence of her US …
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Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up US Open
Aug 22 2025
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to write another chapter of their blockbuster rivalry when the US Open …
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Chile, Argentina football fans trade blame over stadium violence
Aug 22 2025
Argentine and Chilean football fans traded blame on Thursday after a pitched battle in a Buenos Aires stadium involving …
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Akie Iwai leads, Canadian teen Deng in hunt at LPGA Canadian Open
Aug 22 2025
Japan's Akie Iwai, riding high after winning her first LPGA title in Portland, fired seven birdies in a seven-under par …
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Palace's Eze on verge of Arsenal move as he misses European tie
Aug 22 2025
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze appeared to be moving closer to a transfer to Arsenal worth a reported £60 million ($81 …
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Henley leads PGA Tour Championship with Scheffler in pursuit
Aug 21 2025
Russell Henley rode a hot putter to a nine-under par 61 and a two-shot lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler on …
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Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football
Aug 21 2025
Images of a fan jumping from the stands to escape a beating as bottles, rocks and seats fly through the air at a game …
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US captain Zackary wants Eagles to soar against England in Women's Rugby World Cup opener
Aug 21 2025
United States captain Kate Zackary has told her side to "shoot for the stars" when they begin their Women's Rugby World …
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Hundred-plus detained after fans 'lynched' during South America cup tie
Aug 21 2025
More than 100 football fans were in custody Thursday after Argentine and Chilean supporters fought with knives, sticks, …
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'Underdog' Jefferson-Wooden shrugs off Tokyo worlds pressure
Aug 21 2025
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is the hottest sprint ticket heading into next month's world championships in Tokyo, the US …
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England's Jones relishing 'special occasion' at Women's Rugby World Cup after tragic year
Aug 21 2025
England's Megan Jones is preparing for a "special occasion" in the hosts' Women's Rugby World Cup opener the year after …
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Alcaraz, Djokovic on US Open collision course
Aug 21 2025
Carlos Alcaraz was put on a US Open collision course with Novak Djokovic on Thursday as the draw for the men's and …
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Slot says Liverpool will only sign right player at right price amid Isak row
Aug 21 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Thursday the Premier League champions will only sign the right player for the right price …
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Swiss international Okafor move to Leeds heralds new EPL record
Aug 21 2025
Noah Okafor's move from AC Milan to Leeds United on Thursday, worth a reported £18 million ($24 million), means English …
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Liverpool's Frimpong out for several weeks with hamstring injury
Aug 21 2025
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpng faces several weeks out of action with a hamstring injury, Reds manager Arne Slot …
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Leverkusen rebuild continues with Bade and Echeverri signings
Aug 21 2025
Bayer Leverkusen signed France centre-back Loic Bade from Sevilla and midfielder Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City …
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Wales skipper Callender passed fit for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland
Aug 21 2025
Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been passed fit for the team's Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland on …
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Only goal is to win, says ever-competitive veteran Fraser-Pryce
Aug 21 2025
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may be at the back end of her illustrious career, but the Jamaican sprinter insists she still …
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Maresca adamant Fofana 'very happy' at Chelsea
Aug 21 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he has had heard nothing to suggest Wesley Fofana wants to leave Stamford Bridge after …
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Maguire feels it will be 'silly' to leave Man Utd now
Aug 21 2025
Harry Maguire believes it would be "silly" to leave Manchester United right now after revealing manager Ruben Amorim has …
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England include ex-skipper Knight in Women's World Cup squad as Cross misses out
Aug 21 2025
England have named former captain Heather Knight in their Women’s World Cup squad but experienced seamer Kate Cross has …
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McReight to captain Wallabies against Springboks
Aug 21 2025
Flank Fraser McReight will captain Australia as they seek a second successive win against South Africa in their Rugby …
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Taiwanese boxer Lin agrees to gender test for world championships
Aug 21 2025
Taiwanese Olympic champion boxer Lin Yu-ting will undergo compulsory gender testing ahead of the world championships in …
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Bournemouth sign 'proven winner' Adli from Leverkusen
Aug 21 2025
Moroccan international Amine Adli was hailed as a "proven winner" after he signed for Premier League side Bournemouth …
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Shilton congratulates Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio on breaking record
Aug 21 2025
England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton hailed Fluminense shot stopper Fabio breaking his record for most competitive …
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Fraser-Pryce seeks Brussels boost ahead of Tokyo worlds
Aug 21 2025
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will headline a star-studded women's 100m at Friday's Brussels Diamond …
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Australian Rules player suspended for homophobic slur
Aug 21 2025
An Australian Rules star was banned Thursday over a homophobic slur against an opponent -- the sixth player in two …
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Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned following fan violence in Argentina
Aug 21 2025
Ten people were injured and 90 arrested Wednesday after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana …
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Malaysia rules out return of F1 over costs
Aug 21 2025
Malaysia on Thursday ruled out Formula One returning to the country in the near future, citing costs and an already …
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Wallabies great Will Genia announces retirement at 37
Aug 21 2025
Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia hung up his boots on Thursday after almost two decades in the game and 110 Tests, …
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South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect bowling action
Aug 21 2025
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was Thursday ruled out of the second one-day international against Australia …
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Suarez fills Messi void as Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1
Aug 21 2025
Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up …
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Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event
Aug 21 2025
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper …
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Ten Hag hoping for fresh start at rebuilding Leverkusen
Aug 21 2025
One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been …
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Five players to watch at the Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 21 2025
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, with players from 16 teams looking to make an impact on the global …
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Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
Aug 21 2025
Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies …
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South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect action
Aug 21 2025
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the team's thumping …
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Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports
Aug 21 2025
Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of …
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Messi ruled out of Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
Aug 20 2025
Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after …
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Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off
Aug 20 2025
Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of …
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Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record
Aug 20 2025
Namibian Peter Shalulile equalled the South African Premier Soccer League scoring record by claiming his 129th goal when …
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Seville storms past Lyles for Lausanne 100m win
Aug 20 2025
Jamaica's Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in …
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England women's rugby coach Mitchell says World Cup favourites' tag 'irrelevant'
Aug 20 2025
England coach John Mitchell believes it is "irrelevant" his side are favourites to win the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Palace transfer targets Eze and Guehi to start in European tie
Aug 20 2025
Oliver Glasner has insisted both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off …
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England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA
Aug 20 2025
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team from their final warm-up game for the Women's Rugby World Cup …
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Woods to head PGA Tour committee to overhaul golf
Aug 20 2025
Tiger Woods will head a new player-led committee aimed at overseeing a radical shake-up of professional golf in North …
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Ombudsman gives Gosden another International, Derby hero Lambourn loses
Aug 20 2025
Ombudsman gave trainer John Gosden his fourth victory in the last eight International Stakes, the feature race on the …
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England expects at Women's Rugby World Cup as hosts name strong side for opener
Aug 20 2025
Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites, but are under huge pressure to end …
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Shearer accuses Isak of pouring 'flames on fire' of Newcastle row
Aug 20 2025
Newcastle great Alan Shearer has accused wantaway striker Alexander Isak of pouring "flames on the fire" of his row with …
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Marseille's Rabiot, Rowe up for sale after 'extremely violent' bust-up: club president
Aug 20 2025
Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place star player Adrien Rabiot …
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World champions Springboks to play Japan at Wembley
Aug 20 2025
World champions South Africa will play Japan at Wembley on November 1 the first time they have met in England since the …
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Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio claims world record for most games
Aug 20 2025
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio on Tuesday claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men's football when the …
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Time to Go: Japan pro board game player retires at 98
Aug 20 2025
Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can no longer …
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