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Ex-Liverpool star Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history
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Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, …
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Ledecky, Walsh cap Pro Swim meet with world records
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Katie Ledecky broke her longstanding world record in the 800m freestyle and Gretchen Walsh lowered her 100m butterfly …
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Nuggets rout Clippers to advance in NBA playoffs
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The Denver Nuggets dominated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in the do-or-die game seven of their NBA playoff series on …
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Four-try Hurricane Sullivan says revenge fuelled Chiefs upset
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Four-try supersub Bailyn Sullivan said he was happy "to get one back" on leaders Waikato Chiefs after inspiring …
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Scheffler shines in dark for eight-shot CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead
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Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler made a closing birdie in near-darkness to seize an eight-stroke lead after Saturday's third …
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Messi and Miami bounce back with 4-1 crushing of Red Bulls
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Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami bounced back from their CONCACAF Champions Cup exit, beating the New York Red …
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Sovereignty rules in 151st Kentucky Derby
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Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky …
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Ryu clings to two-shot lead at LPGA Black Desert Championship
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South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran held off China's Yin Ruoning and Germany's Esther Henseleit to maintain a two-stroke lead …
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McLaughlin-Levrone sets world's fastest of year in 400m hurdles
May 03 2025
Two-time reigning Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the 400-meter hurdles with the fastest time in the …
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Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
May 03 2025
Sovereignty powered through the final turn and out-dueled favorite Journalism in the final straight to win the Kentucky …
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Verstappen takes pole position for Miami Grand Prix
May 03 2025
Red Bull's Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix with a blistering fastest lap of 1:26.204 …
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US swim star Ledecky smashes her longstanding 800m freestyle world record
May 03 2025
Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky shattered her near nine-year-old record in the 800m freestyle on …
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Antonelli's teenage pace impresses Verstappen
May 03 2025
Italian 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli will start Sunday's Miami Grand Prix in the second row of the grid as he continues …
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Leipzig put Bayern and Kane's title party on ice
May 03 2025
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's German Bundesliga title party was delayed by at least a day after RB Leipzig's Yussuf …
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Second-string PSG beaten by Strasbourg before Arsenal return leg
May 03 2025
Strasbourg kept alive their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League with a 2-1 win Saturday against a …
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Barca stay on Liga title track with Valladolid comeback
May 03 2025
Barcelona moved a step closer to the La Liga title as they came from behind to beat already-relegated Real Valladolid …
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Williams beats Trump to set up World Snooker final with Zhao
May 03 2025
Three-time winner Mark Williams booked his place in this year's World Snooker Championship final with a hard-fought …
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Barca battle back at Valladolid to preserve Liga title charge
May 03 2025
Barcelona survived a scare as they came from behind to beat already-relegated Real Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday to extend …
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'Like a dream' says dominant Sabalenka after third Madrid title
May 03 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said her sensational form this year is "like a dream" after defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, …
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Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
May 03 2025
Napoli remained three points clear at the top of Serie A on Saturday after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Lecce while title …
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Williams beats Trump to set up World Snooker final with Zhao Xintong
May 03 2025
Three-time winner Mark Williams booked his place in this year's World Snooker Championship final with a hard-fought …
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Snooker star Zhao: from ban to cusp of Chinese sporting history
May 03 2025
In 2015 a teenage Zhao Xintong told a documentary that he wanted to be like trailblazer Ding Junhui.
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'Surreal' Freeman hat-trick stuns Leinster to take Northampton into Champions Cup final
May 03 2025
England winger Tommy Freeman said scoring three tries felt "surreal" as Northampton upset Leinster 37-34 in a thrilling …
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Arsenal rocked by Bournemouth, Villa boost top five bid
May 03 2025
Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth …
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Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown
May 03 2025
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to use the "rage and anger" from Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth as motivation …
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Al Ahli beat Kawasaki Frontale to win Asian Champions League
May 03 2025
Al Ahli were crowned champions of Asia at the third attempt after the Saudi Arabian side overpowered Japan's Kawasaki …
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Napoli six clear in Serie A after win at fiery Lecce
May 03 2025
Napoli moved six points clear at the top of Serie A after Saturday's 1-0 win at Lecce, a match which was briefly stopped …
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Sabalenka beats Gauff to win third Madrid Open crown
May 03 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Saturday to win her third Madrid Open title.
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Freeman hat-trick stuns Leinster to take Northampton into Champions Cup final
May 03 2025
England winger Tommy Freeman scored three tries as Northampton upset Leinster 37-34 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday …
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Shepherd, Dayal edge Bengaluru past Chennai in IPL thriller
May 03 2025
An incredible final over from Yash Dayal and Romario Shepherd's late batting blitz helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru …
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Van Nistelrooy glad as Leicester end goal drought against sorry Saints
May 03 2025
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was a relieved man after his side ended their long wait for a home goal in the …
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Norris wins wild and wet Miami GP sprint race
May 03 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris won a chaotic sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday, pipping championship leader and …
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Russell helps Bath beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final
May 03 2025
Scotland star Finn Russell enjoyed his return to familiar surroundings as Bath reached their first European final in 11 …
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Norris wins Miami GP sprint race
May 03 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris won a chaotic sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday, pipping championship leader and …
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South Africa bowler Rabada serving ban for positive drug test
May 03 2025
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Saturday that he was serving a ban from cricket for recreational …
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Atletico held at Alaves in dry Liga draw
May 03 2025
Atletico Madrid were held to a dull 0-0 draw at relegation-battling Alaves on Saturday in La Liga.
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Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester
May 03 2025
Unai Emery vowed Aston Villa will fight until the end for a place in the Champions League after boosting their bid with …
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Buick and Appleby rule again in English 2000 Guineas
May 03 2025
Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick combined to win their second successive English 2000 Guineas on …
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Martinez climbs into Tour de Romandie lead with penultimate stage win
May 03 2025
French rider Lenny Martinez pulled on the Tour de Romandie leader's yellow jersey after winning Saturday's hilly fourth …
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O'Sullivan backs Zhao Xintong to become snooker 'megastar'
May 03 2025
Ronnie O'Sullivan has tipped Zhao Xintong to become the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship, and with …
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Simbine wins 100m in photo finish thriller as Duplantis dominates
May 03 2025
Akani Simbine won a thrilling 100m in a photo finish on Saturday at the second Diamond League meeting of the season …
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Tielemans keeps Villa in chase for Champions League place
May 03 2025
Aston Villa climbed back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as Youri Tielemans sealed a crucial 1-0 win …
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Ancelotti says he will reveal future plans at end of season
May 03 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been heavily linked with the Brazil post, said Saturday he will reveal his …
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Rockets down Warriors to stay alive in NBA playoffs
May 03 2025
The Houston Rockets rode a crushing fourth quarter to a 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday to set …
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Garcia beaten by Romero in return from doping ban
May 03 2025
US boxer Ryan Garcia was knocked down once on the way to a unanimous decision defeat to Rolly Romero in his return from …
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Ryu stretches lead at LPGA Black Desert Championship
May 03 2025
Ryu Hae-ran shook off a slow start with an eagle and four birdies in a five-under par 67 on Friday that gave her a …
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Scheffler fires 63 despite long delay to lead CJ Cup Byron Nelson
May 03 2025
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shrugged off a six-hour storm delay to fire an eight-under par 63 and seize command in …
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Finke grabs 400m medley victory over world record-holder Marchand
May 02 2025
Quadruple Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand was still waiting for his first win of the Tyr Pro Swim meeting in Fort …
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Russell clocks second fastest 100m hurdles in history at Miami meeting
May 02 2025
Olympic champion Masai Russell scorched to victory with the second fastest 100m hurdles time in history at the Grand …
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Teenager Antonelli grabs pole for Miami sprint race
May 02 2025
Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli powered to a shock pole position in Friday's qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix sprint …
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Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby, Journalism clear favorite
May 02 2025
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert returns to the Kentucky Derby in search of a seventh victory on Saturday, but the …
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Man City climb to third as De Bruyne sinks Wolves
May 02 2025
Manchester City moved closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Kevin De Bruyne sealed a vital 1-0 win against …
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Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
May 02 2025
Six months after a joint takeover that involved Europe's richest man and drinks giant Red Bull, Paris FC squeezed out a …
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NBA icon Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach after 29 seasons
May 02 2025
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping down after 29 seasons, the team announced Friday, ending a …
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Mercedes' Wolff backs Hamilton to come good with Ferrari
May 02 2025
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff believes his former star driver Lewis Hamilton will be back to his best despite a difficult …
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Elway agent death likely accidental: report
May 02 2025
NFL Hall-of-Famer John Elway's agent likely died as a result of a "horrific accident" when he tumbled from a golf cart …
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Rangers hire two-time NHL champion Sullivan as coach
May 02 2025
Mike Sullivan, who guided the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup titles, was hired on Friday as head coach of the …
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Haaland on bench for Man City as striker returns ahead of schedule
May 02 2025
Pep Guardiola sprang a surprise as Erling Haaland returned from injury to feature among Manchester City's substitutes …
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Grande scratched from Kentucky Derby
May 02 2025
Grande has been scratched from Saturday's Kentucky Derby, racetrack Churchill Downs announced, trimming the field to 19 …
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F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041
May 02 2025
Formula One has agreed a 10-year extension with Miami Grand Prix organizers ensuring the race will continue until 2041.
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Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history
May 02 2025
Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of …
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Ruud downs Cerundolo to book spot in Madrid Open final
May 02 2025
Casper Ruud squeezed into the 25th tour-level final of his career with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Argentina's Francisco …
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Gregg Popovich stepping down as San Antonio Spurs coach after 29 seasons: team
May 02 2025
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping down after 29 seasons, six months after being sidelined by a …
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Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City
May 02 2025
Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know if he will retire …
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Vine escapes to Tour of Romandie 3rd stage win as Baudin keeps lead
May 02 2025
Australian rider Jay Vine made a solo break to win Friday's third stage of the Tour de Romandie as French rider Alex …
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Olympic 100m medalist Kerley arrested, out of Miami Grand Slam meet
May 02 2025
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this weekend's Grand Slam Track meeting in Miami after being …
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Arteta 'pain' as Arsenal fall short in Premier League title race
May 02 2025
Mikel Arteta says seeing Liverpool win the Premier League has been "painful" after Arsenal fell short in the title race …
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Maresca confident Chelsea can close gap to Liverpool
May 02 2025
Enzo Maresca believes his Chelsea team can get closer to Liverpool next season as he prepares to welcome the newly …
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Barca's Ter Stegen to return from long lay-off for Valladolid trip
May 02 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start against Real Valladolid in La Liga on …
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Stokes fit to captain England against Zimbabwe
May 02 2025
Ben Stokes was given the all-clear to captain England in their one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as he was …
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Man Utd must 'take risk' and rotate players as they target European glory: Amorim
May 02 2025
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United must "take a risk" by rotating players as he prioritises Europa League glory over …
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Toulouse's Ramos to miss Champions Cup semi with injury
May 02 2025
Toulouse full-back Thomas Ramos has been ruled out of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles …
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Mahrez aims to land first Asian Champions League for Al Ahli
May 02 2025
Riyad Mahrez has vowed Al Ahli will "fight for every second" to deliver a first Asian Champions League trophy for the …
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Howe urges Newcastle to be ruthless in transfer market
May 02 2025
Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to be ruthless in the summer transfer window as their Premier League competitors attempt …
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England defender Dier to leave Bayern at end of season - club official
May 02 2025
English centre-back Eric Dier will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, when his contract is up, the club's …
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Slot says Liverpool Premier League win was one of 'best days of my life'
May 02 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Friday that winning the Premier League title at Anfield was one of the best days of his …
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Brunson brilliance as Knicks clinch series, Clippers sink Nuggets
May 02 2025
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the New York Knicks clinched a series victory over the Detroit Pistons while the Los …
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Bruised Real Madrid must stay in title fight against Celta
May 02 2025
After crushing defeats by Arsenal in the Champions League and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid have one …
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Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
May 02 2025
Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the …
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Mueller eyes one final title as Bayern exit draws near
May 02 2025
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Mueller can win his 13th league title with victory at RB Leipzig on Saturday, as his summer …
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Canelo aims to land knockout blow against Scull in Saudi debut
May 02 2025
Mexican boxing legend Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will be looking to unify the super middleweight titles this weekend, when he …
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Lions hopefuls get one last chance to shine with Champions Cup semis
May 02 2025
This weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals featuring Leinster against Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles taking on Toulouse …
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Ryu, Ariya shake off major letdowns to start strong in Utah
May 02 2025
Ryu Hae-ran and Ariya Jutanugarn shook off disappointing finishes in the Chevron Championship to start strong Thursday …
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Ledecky out-duels McIntosh in sizzing 400m free
May 02 2025
US freestyle great Katie Ledecky posted the second-fastest 400m free time of her storied career on Thursday, clocking …
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Scheffler grabs PGA lead with sizzling 61 at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
May 02 2025
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under-par 61 on Thursday, his lowest round of the year, to seize a two-stroke …
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'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff as Sabalenka returns to Madrid final
May 02 2025
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the …
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Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao
May 02 2025
Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away …
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Lakers prepare for offseason rebuild after playoff exit
May 02 2025
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Thursday the franchise is preparing for a busy summer as the club …
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'Natural' for stars like Maguire to deliver now: Man Utd's Amorim
May 01 2025
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said it was "natural" his more experienced stars like Harry Maguire delivered in …
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Spurs take control in Europa semi against Bodo/Glimt
May 01 2025
Tottenham closed in on a place in the Europa League final after Brennan Johnson struck just 38 seconds into their 3-1 …
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Chelsea close in on UEFA Conference League final with win at Djurgarden
May 01 2025
Chelsea strolled to a comfortable 4-1 win at Djurgarden in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final on …
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Forest's Champions League dreams hit by Brentford defeat
May 01 2025
Nottingham Forest suffered a huge blow in their push for a return to the Champions League after decades away as …
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Norris and Piastri taking championship battle in their stride
May 01 2025
Lando Norris says he isn't stressing about McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri's hot start to the season and the gap he has …
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Forest Champions League dreams hit after Brentford defeat
May 01 2025
Nottingham Forest suffered a huge blow in their push for a return to the Champions League after decades away as …
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'Resilient' Warriors aim to close out Rockets in bruising NBA playoff series
May 01 2025
Golden State superstar Stephen Curry says the Warriors will have to show their resiliency after failing to close out the …
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Mumbai eliminate Rajasthan from IPL playoff race with bruising win
May 01 2025
Rohit Sharma shined with the bat and Karn Sharma spearheaded a fine collective bowling effort as Mumbai Indians cruised …
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'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff in Madrid semis
May 01 2025
Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with …
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Verstappen late to Miami GP as awaits birth of child
May 01 2025
World champion Max Verstappen will arrive a day late to the Miami Grand Prix while he awaits the birth of his first …
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Herbert named head coach of Canada men's basketball team
May 01 2025
Gordie Herbert, who guided Germany to the 2023 Basketball World Cup crown, will coach the Canadian men's national team …
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'Boss Baby' Suryavanshi falls to second-ball duck in IPL
May 01 2025
Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell to a two-ball duck in the IPL on Thursday, just days after …
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Shibutani siblings return to ice dance after seven years
May 01 2025
Two-time Olympic medallist ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani announced their return to competition for the 2025-26 …
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Schueller hat-trick sends Bayern women to first double
May 01 2025
A Lea Schueller hat-trick took Bayern Munich to a 4-2 win over Werder Bremen in the German Cup final on Thursday, …
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