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Surridge penalty lifts Nashville over Austin for US Open Cup
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Sam Surridge converted the game-winning penalty in the 60th minute as Nashville SC beat Austin FC 2-1 in the US Open Cup …
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Yankees, Guardians and Padres stay alive in baseball playoffs
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Jazz Chisholm raced from first base to score the go-ahead run as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Celtics 4-3 on …
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Fitzpatrick blasts 'offensive' PGA chief after Ryder Cup row
Oct 02 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA …
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Guardians, Padres stay alive in first round of baseball playoffs
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The Cleveland Guardians put up five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 and force game three in …
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Barca must defend better to reach PSG level: Flick
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against …
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Haaland scores twice but Man City denied by Monaco in Champions League
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Eric Dier's late penalty handed Monaco a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday as an Erling …
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'Dangerous' Odegaard has freedom to shine for Arsenal, says Arteta
AFP - 5h ago
Mikel Arteta said his decision to give Martin Odegaard "total freedom" has helped the Arsenal captain after he starred …
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PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco
AFP - 5h ago
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League …
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Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca
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Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 …
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Hojlund and De Bruyne combine to push Napoli past Sporting
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Rasmus Hojlund gave Napoli their first points in this season's Champions League after combining with Kevin De Bruyne to …
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Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League
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Gabriel Martinelli extended Arsenal's perfect start in the Champions League as the Brazilian forward inspired a 2-0 …
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Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League
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Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and set up another as Borussia Dortmund beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at home on Wednesday for …
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Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
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Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on …
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First woman coach breaks barriers in Brazil basketball
AFP - 7h ago
Serbian-Australian basketball coach Jelena Todorovic wants to be more than just the first woman coaching a male team in …
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Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad
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Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for …
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Emery relishes Villa's 'special' Rotterdam visit
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Thursday's Europa League clash with Feyenoord in Rotterdam is a "special" occasion …
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Thuram set to miss France's World Cup qualifiers with hamstring knock
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Marcus Thuram is likely to miss France's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Azerbaijan and Iceland after Inter …
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Tennis schedule under renewed scrutiny as injuries, criticism mount
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Carlos Alcaraz added his voice to the criticism and pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with "physical issues" as the …
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'Normal' Sinner romps to 21st title but Swiatek stunned in Beijing
AFP - 5h ago
Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien at the China Open on …
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India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says Asian cricket boss
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Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads Pakistan's cricket board, said Wednesday that India are …
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Swiatek out with a whimper as Navarro stuns top seed in Beijing
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Iga Swiatek imploded in the final set as Emma Navarro stunned the top seed and 2023 China Open champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 in …
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Japanese trainer Saito hopes for better Arc experience second time round
AFP - 6h ago
Japanese trainer Takashi Saito hopes he has absorbed the bitter lessons of his first failed tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de …
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Slot faces reality check at Liverpool as problems mount
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Liverpool started the season with seven straight wins as they threatened to sweep all before them but consecutive …
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Australia ease to six-wicket win in first New Zealand T20
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An unbeaten maiden century by New Zealand's Tim Robinson wasn't enough to deny Australia a comfortable six-wicket win in …
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France's Monfils announces retirement at end of 2026
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French tennis player Gael Monfils, one of the most entertaining and popular players on the ATP tour, announced on …
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'Normal' Sinner thrashes Tien in Beijing for 21st title
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Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open …
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New player load guidelines hailed as 'landmark moment' for rugby
AFP - 11h ago
New guidelines agreed to by World Rugby that will limit players to 30 full games a season to protect their health were …
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Sinner thrashes Tien to win China Open for 21st title
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Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open …
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Indonesia's MotoGP project leaves evicted villagers in limbo
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The land that villager Senum once called home has been swallowed by Indonesia's MotoGP circuit, part of a mega tourism …
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Australia's Lyon tells England that no spinner would be Ashes error
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Nathan Lyon warned England on Wednesday that they would be making a mistake if they do not play a spinner during the …
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Verstappen's late-season surge faces steamy Singapore examination
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Max Verstappen's recent resurgence will be put to the test at the Singapore Grand Prix this week as the Red Bull driver …
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Ohtani erupts as Dodgers down Reds, Red Sox stun Yankees in MLB playoffs
AFP - 14h ago
Shohei Ohtani blasted two home runs in a 10-5 Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the Cincinnati Reds while the New York …
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Wallabies' most-capped player James Slipper announces retirement
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Australia's most capped player James Slipper announced his international retirement on Wednesday, with the Wallabies' …
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Australian Rules axes 'centre bounce' after 130 years
AFP - 12h ago
Australian Rules football has started games with a centre bounce for more than 130 years, but from next season it will …
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Rangers searching for Europa League respite, Villa visit Feyenoord
AFP - 12h ago
Beleaguered Rangers manager Russell Martin finally scraped to his first Scottish Premiership win in charge at the …
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Crystal Palace soaring under Glasner ahead of European bow
AFP - 11h ago
Crystal Palace enter unfamiliar territory Thursday as they make their first full venture into European football riding a …
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Suarez double in vain as Chicago sink Miami to clinch playoff berth
AFP - 8h ago
Chicago Fire booked their place in the Major League Soccer playoffs on Tuesday with a roller coaster 5-3 victory over …
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England's 'outsiders' aim to break trophy drought at Women's Cricket World Cup
AFP - 7h ago
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her team of "outsiders" can thrive at the Women's Cricket World Cup as they seek …
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Former Wallabies coach Cheika joins Sydney Roosters
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Former Wallabies and Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Wednesday joined National Rugby League side Sydney Roosters as an …
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Rugby World Cup draw set for December 3
AFP - 5h ago
The draw for an expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place on December 3, organisers said Wednesday, with hosts …
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Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
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Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to …
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Chelsea memories don't 'feed' Mourinho after return ends in defeat
Sep 30 2025
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him after Benfica were beaten 1-0 …
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Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in Champions League, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica
Sep 30 2025
A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged …
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Spurs snatch late draw at Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
Sep 30 2025
Tottenham emerged from a chastening trip to the Arctic Circle with a 2-2 draw in the league phase of the Champions …
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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return in Champions League
Sep 30 2025
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios' own-goal condemned the former Blues …
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Tigers down Guardians, Cubs edge Padres in baseball playoffs
Sep 30 2025
Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful pitching performance to help the Detroit Tigers claim a 2-1 victory over the …
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Liverpool slump to Champions League defeat at Galatasaray
Sep 30 2025
Liverpool slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday as Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute …
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Dominant Inter sweep past Slavia Prague in Champions League
Sep 30 2025
Inter Milan continued their strong start to this season's Champions League on Tuesday with a comfortable 3-0 win over …
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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return
Sep 30 2025
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios's own goal condemned the former Blues …
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Real Madrid thrash Kairat with Mbappe hat-trick
Sep 30 2025
Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win …
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Dolphins' Hill out for season after knee surgery
Sep 30 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering "multiple" torn …
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Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola
Sep 30 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with …
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Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener
Sep 30 2025
A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri …
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PSG must keep Barca's 'Harry Potter' Pedri at bay: Luis Enrique
Sep 30 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique compared Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to fictional wizard Harry Potter and …
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Howe blasts irrelevant criticism of Woltemade after 'idiot' jibe
Sep 30 2025
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has blasted "irrelevant" criticism of Nick Woltemade after Bayern Munich executive Karl-Heinz …
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Erasmus ready for 'high stakes' Argentina clash in Rugby Championship finale
Sep 30 2025
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his side are set for a "high stakes" finale against Argentina as they look to win …
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Barca star Yamal must 'work hard' to reach top level, says Flick
Sep 30 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve he must focus on improving his work …
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Key warns England not to be 'stupid' on Ashes tour
Sep 30 2025
England managing director Rob Key has urged the tourists not to "get caught doing stupid things" on their Ashes tour of …
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Saliba says he was focused on staying at Arsenal after signing new deal
Sep 30 2025
William Saliba said he always had his heart set on staying with Arsenal after ending speculation over his future by …
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Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic
Sep 30 2025
Borussia Dortmund said the absence of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams "could help us", as the German club welcome …
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Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina
Sep 30 2025
South Africa have recalled prop Ox Nche to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against …
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Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season
Sep 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai …
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Sinner to face teenager Tien in Beijing final as Gauff battles on
Sep 30 2025
Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday and will face talented teenager Learner Tien as …
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Alcaraz beats Fritz in Tokyo for eighth title of season
Sep 30 2025
World number one Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season after beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, …
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San Siro on course for demolition after sale to Inter and AC Milan approved
Sep 30 2025
One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of …
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PSG's Kvaratskhelia to miss Barcelona Champions League trip
Sep 30 2025
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a further injury blow after the Champions League holders announced winger Khvicha …
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Saliba signs new long-term deal at Arsenal
Sep 30 2025
William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
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Sinner powers into Beijing final as Gauff survives Bencic test
Sep 30 2025
Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday as defending women's champion Coco Gauff fought …
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Gauff calls for shorter tennis seasons as 'impossible' to play more
Sep 30 2025
Coco Gauff called Tuesday for shorter tennis seasons and said it was "impossible" to play more than she already does, …
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Paralympics' vote to lift Russian suspension 'bold step' as conflict rages: ex-IOC executive
Sep 30 2025
The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold …
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India hot favourites for home Tests against struggling West Indies
Sep 30 2025
Shubman Gill's India will be heavy favourites when they play a home two-Test series starting Thursday against a West …
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Gauff survives tense Bencic test to reach Beijing quarter-finals
Sep 30 2025
Defending champion Coco Gauff fought back to beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in a tense encounter Tuesday and …
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Barca's Yamal eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss
Sep 30 2025
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's …
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PSG facing injury crisis as Barcelona present first big test
Sep 30 2025
Paris Saint-Germain face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona …
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British bettor Bloom's football empire blossoming with Belgian club USG
Sep 30 2025
Tony Bloom accumulated a reported fortune in sports betting, made his name in professional football as owner of Brighton …
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Australia lose Maxwell for New Zealand T20s after freak net blow
Sep 30 2025
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell was on Tuesday ruled out of this week's T20 series in New Zealand after breaking his arm in a …
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Dolphins star Hill suffers gruesome injury in Jets clash
Sep 30 2025
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field with a serious knee injury in his team's 27-21 …
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LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near
Sep 30 2025
LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in …
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Nepal thrash sorry West Indies to secure T20 series win
Sep 29 2025
Nepal produced a stunning performance to bowl the West Indies out for just 83 in the second T20I in Sharjah on Monday …
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Nuno makes his point as West Ham rescue Everton draw
Sep 29 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo started his West Ham reign with a 1-1 draw against Everton thanks to Jarrod Bowen's second half …
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'Better, stronger' Wembanyama can't wait for NBA return
Sep 29 2025
Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season fitter and stronger and can't wait to get back on …
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Slot challenges Liverpool players to 'give their all' against Galatasaray
Sep 29 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot challenged his players to give their all when they take on Turkish champions Galatasaray in …
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Dodgers eye rare repeat as MLB playoffs get under way
Sep 29 2025
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers ramp up their bid for back-to-back World Series crowns as Major League …
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Solanke surgery leaves Spurs struggling for strikers
Sep 29 2025
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank confirmed Monday that his side will be without striker Dominic Solanke for their …
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'Always a blue': Mourinho expects Chelsea fans to show respect
Sep 29 2025
Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues …
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S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player
Sep 29 2025
South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world …
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Rugby chiefs open to R360 role in women's game after World Cup success
Sep 29 2025
Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game …
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Inter Milan announce 35.4 million euro profits ahead of San Siro vote
Sep 29 2025
Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the …
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Electronic Arts to be bought by Saudi-led consortium for $55 bn
Sep 29 2025
Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 …
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Hamilton reveals 'hardest decision' over dog's death
Sep 29 2025
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he made the "hardest decision" of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep.
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Chinese fans snatch rare chance to see Real Madrid close to home
Sep 29 2025
Dressed in a Kylian Mbappe jersey and fizzing with excitement, Real Madrid fan Rebecca Feng checked in for her flight …
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'High chance' of India winning Women's Cricket World Cup: captain Kaur
Sep 29 2025
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team's all-round depth gives them a "high chance" of winning the …
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African players in Europe: Sarr helps sink leaders Liverpool
Sep 29 2025
Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo are among the most prolific players at the start of this Premier League season after …
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Injury retirements hit China Open but Sinner reaches semis unscathed
Sep 29 2025
Home hero Zheng Qinwen's return to action ended with heartache in Beijing as she became one of five players to retire …
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World Rugby unfazed over England dominance of women's game
Sep 29 2025
Rugby chiefs said on Monday they had no qualms over England's dominance of the women's game after the Red Roses beat …
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Bruised Real Madrid still defining spirit, personality: Alonso
Sep 29 2025
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday his team is still growing in personality and spirit, following their thrashing …
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England bowler Woakes retires from international cricket
Sep 29 2025
Paceman Chris Woakes on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket after England indicated he was no …
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Alcaraz fights back in Tokyo to emulate Nadal with 10th final of season
Sep 29 2025
Carlos Alcaraz battled back to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in Tokyo and reach his 10th final of a …
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FIFPro sounds alarm over 'extreme' conditions at 2026 World Cup
Sep 29 2025
Global players' union FIFPro on Monday sounded the alarm over the dangers of playing in extreme heat at the 2026 World …
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Maresca says 'no panic' at Chelsea despite mini-slump
Sep 29 2025
Enzo Maresca says there is "no reason to panic" over Chelsea's mini-slump, highlighting the impact of a series of red …
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Springboks recall De Jager after Mostert withdraws
Sep 29 2025
Rugby World Cup winner Lood de Jager has been recalled to the South Africa squad in place of Franco Mostert for a key …
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International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
Sep 29 2025
Ukraine reacted with outrage on Saturday after the International Paralympic Committee lifted a partial suspension of …
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