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Arsenal target Champions League glory to save season
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Arsenal face Real Madrid on Wednesday with one foot already in the Champions League semi-finals but with the added …
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Kane and Bayern need killer instinct with home final at stake
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Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semi-finals and keep their …
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Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
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Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind …
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All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch
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All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a said Tuesday that he will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of a key player …
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Alvarez bags penalty double as Atletico beat Valladolid
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Julian Alvarez netted two penalties as Atletico Madrid dispatched bottom side Real Valladolid 4-2 on Monday in La Liga.
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Luka Modric becomes co-owner of Championship club Swansea
Apr 14 2025
Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has joined Swansea as an investor and co-owner, the Championship club …
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Bournemouth beat Fulham to boost European hopes
Apr 14 2025
Antoine Semenyo struck in the first minute as Bournemouth boosted their hopes of qualifying for continental competition …
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Newcastle manager Howe diagnosed with pneumonia
Apr 14 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss the club's next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
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Lukaku stars as Napoli keep pressure on Serie A leaders Inter
Apr 14 2025
Romelu Lukaku made sure that Napoli would stay three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a goal and two …
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Judge to captain USA in World Baseball Classic
Apr 14 2025
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge will captain the United States in next year's World Baseball Classic, it was …
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Dhoni snaps Chennai's five-match IPL losing streak
Apr 14 2025
Former India captain M.S. Dhoni rolled back the years with an unbeaten 26 as Chennai Super Kings bounced back from five …
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French prosecutor investigates as man confesses to throwing bottle at Van der Poel
Apr 14 2025
The Lille public prosecutor's office confirmed on Monday that it had opened an investigation into "violence with a …
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Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG
Apr 14 2025
Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in …
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PSG's Desire Doue: Talented by name and by nature
Apr 14 2025
Paris Saint-Germain have the lowest average age of all sides in this season's Champions League quarter-finals and no …
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Phoenix Suns fire Budenholzer after missing playoffs
Apr 14 2025
The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday after the team failed to reach the NBA playoffs despite …
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Zverev shakes off recent funk to beat Muller in Munich
Apr 14 2025
World number three Alexander Zverev got his clay court season back on track with a 6-4, 6-1 over Frenchman Alexandre …
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Flick expects Barcelona's 'best' against Dortmund despite first-leg lead
Apr 14 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he expects his side's "best performance possible" in the Champions League quarter-final …
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Alcaraz hits back at critics before Barcelona Open
Apr 14 2025
World number two Carlos Alcaraz took aim at his critics on Monday after winning the Monte Carlo Masters at the weekend.
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African players in Europe: Wissa deals blow to Arsenal
Apr 14 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo forward Yoane Wissa dealt a blow to the fading Premier League title hopes of second-placed …
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Winter Olympics torch unveiled in joint ceremony in Milan and Osaka
Apr 14 2025
The 2026 Winter and Paralympic torches were unveiled at a dual event held in Milan and Osaka on Monday as the countdown …
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'Miracles happen', says Kovac before uphill Barca battle
Apr 14 2025
Trailing 4-0 going into Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final return home leg against Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund …
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Italy's Olympic hope Brignone says 'four to five months' before back on skis
Apr 14 2025
Italian ski star Federica Brignone faces a race against time to be fit for next year's Winter Olympics after she said …
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Flick has Barcelona on cusp of Champions League semis, six years on
Apr 14 2025
Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semi-finals of this …
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Liverpool set for 'big summer' of transfers, says Van Dijk
Apr 14 2025
Virgil van Dijk says he expects a "big summer" for Liverpool in the transfer market as he reportedly closes in on a deal …
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Flawless Oscar, Max flounders: Bahrain Grand Prix talking points
Apr 14 2025
Oscar Piastri produced a command performance on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first win at the Bahrain Grand Prix since …
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'We can get it' - Emery eyes Champions League comeback against PSG
Apr 14 2025
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side are capable of a stunning Champions League fightback when Paris …
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Perfect Piastri puts McLaren in driving seat
Apr 14 2025
Oscar Piastri wrapped up a dream weekend in Bahrain to leave McLaren with their two drivers atop the drivers standings.
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Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite
Apr 14 2025
Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League …
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McIlroy in no mood to talk on the way to Masters win: DeChambeau
Apr 14 2025
The Augusta National atmosphere was electric as Rory McIlroy stopped-and-started his way to a longed-for Masters triumph …
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Rollercoaster carries McIlroy to Masters glory at last
Apr 14 2025
Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday that was …
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McIlroy rides luck of the Irish to overcome Masters
Apr 14 2025
Whether it was resetting after missing a putt to win or riding some well-earned luck at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy …
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McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with emotional Masters playoff win
Apr 14 2025
Rory McIlroy completed golf's career Grand Slam with a tearful Masters victory on Sunday, sinking a tense four-foot …
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Ten birdies not enough as Rose falls to McIlroy in Masters playoff
Apr 14 2025
Justin Rose says he produced some of the finest golf of his career at the 89th Masters, but even with a 10-birdie final …
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Liverpool within touching distance of title, Man Utd thrashed by Newcastle
Apr 14 2025
Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over …
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Van der Poel demands action after being hit in face by projectile at Paris-Roubaix
Apr 14 2025
Mathieu van der Poel was struck in the face by a water bottle thrown from the roadside during his third consecutive win …
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Harden bags 39 as Clippers edge Warriors to clinch play-off spot
Apr 13 2025
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to …
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Lyon close in on Champions League, Saint-Etienne snatch draw
Apr 13 2025
Lyon scored three goals in the second half to win 3-1 at Auxerre in Ligue 1 on Sunday and claim fourth spot in the …
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USA, Japan win to qualify for BJK Cup finals
Apr 13 2025
The USA and Japan became the final teams to book their place at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with 2-1 victories over …
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Lazio and Roma share derby spoils as Atalanta relaunch Champions League bid
Apr 13 2025
Lazio and Roma failed to land a blow in the race for Champions League football as the capital city rivals played out a …
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Marc Marquez survives brotherly shove to win Qatar MotoGP
Apr 13 2025
Marc Marquez survived a first-lap collision with his brother Alex to win the Qatar MotoGP on Sunday, for a seventh …
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Mbappe sent off as Real Madrid beat Alaves
Apr 13 2025
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge but his side still beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay …
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McIlroy leads by four as Masters back-nine battle begins
Apr 13 2025
Rory McIlroy overcame a nightmare start to seize a four-stroke lead after the first nine holes in Sunday's final round …
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Fabio Grosso's Sassuolo return to Serie A after a year away
Apr 13 2025
Sassuolo returned to Serie A after a season away on Sunday as results elsewhere mathematically ensured promotion for the …
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Red Bull reflect on 'bad' Bahrain weekend
Apr 13 2025
Red Bull were all at sea in the Bahrain desert this weekend, with Max Verstappen unable to replicate his last time out …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Apr 13 2025
Virgil van Dijk's late winner against West Ham took Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title on Sunday, while …
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McLaren's Piastri powers to 'mega' win in Bahrain
Apr 13 2025
Oscar Piastri powered to victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, coasting clear from George Russell's Mercedes to …
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Kohli, Karn star as Bengaluru and Mumbai win in IPL
Apr 13 2025
Virat Kohli hit a landmark half-century and spinner Karn Sharma returned 3-36 to trigger an opposition collapse in the …
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Amorim has no excuses for Man Utd's latest meltdown
Apr 13 2025
Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United's embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday was the latest in a long line …
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McIlroy tees off in quest of Masters title and career Grand Slam
Apr 13 2025
Rory McIlroy teed off in Sunday's final round of the Masters in search of an elusive first green jacket that would …
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Mumbai clinch thriller to end Delhi's winning streak
Apr 13 2025
Spinner Karn Sharma returned figures of 3-36 as Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 12-run IPL win on Sunday to end …
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Electric Ekitike keeps Frankfurt on Champions League course
Apr 13 2025
A goal and an assist from Hugo Ekitike took Eintracht Frankfurt to a 3-0 home win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, …
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'Unusual' errors at fault for latest Spurs defeat, says Postecoglou
Apr 13 2025
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou defended his side's performance despite falling to a 17th Premier League defeat of the …
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'It's up to them': Maresca won't plead for Chelsea fans' backing
Apr 13 2025
Enzo Maresca refused to plead for the backing of Chelsea's frustrated fans after his spluttering team were booed off …
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Barnes brace routs Man Utd as Newcastle rise to fourth place
Apr 13 2025
Harvey Barnes struck twice as Newcastle thrashed troubled Manchester United 4-1 to climb into fourth place in the …
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Last-gasp 'dream' Ramos penalty sends Toulouse into Champions Cup semis
Apr 13 2025
Toulouse full-back Thomas Ramos said slotting the late winning penalty was "the stuff of dreams" as the Champions Cup …
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McLaren's Piastri wins Bahrain Grand Prix
Apr 13 2025
Oscar Piastri won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday from George Russell's Mercedes with the Australian's McLaren teammate …
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King of the cobbles Van der Poel wins third straight Paris-Roubaix
Apr 13 2025
Mathieu van der Poel won cycling's Paris-Roubaix for a third straight time on Sunday, edging Tour de France champion …
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Mbappe sees red as Real Madrid beat Alaves
Apr 13 2025
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge but his side still beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay …
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Last-gasp Ramos penalty sends Toulouse into Champions Cup semis
Apr 13 2025
Toulouse full-back Thomas Ramos slotted a late penalty as the Champions Cup holders edged fellow French club Toulon …
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'I love this club' - Van Dijk hints at Liverpool stay
Apr 13 2025
Virgil van Dijk expressed his love for Liverpool and his pride at being the club's captain as he hinted at extending his …
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McIlroy aims for Masters win and career Slam but DeChambeau threatens
Apr 13 2025
Rory McIlroy seeks golf immortality as he takes a two-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the Masters with a chance …
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Liverpool within touching distance of title, Wolves add to Spurs woe
Apr 13 2025
Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win …
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Van Dijk's late winner edges Liverpool towards Premier League title
Apr 13 2025
Virgil van Dijk spared Liverpool's blushes with a late winner to beat West Ham 2-1 on Sunday and edge to within six …
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Alcaraz caps 'difficult week' with first Monte Carlo Masters title
Apr 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz made the best possible start to his preparations for the defence of his French Open title, burning past …
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Atalanta beat Bologna to relaunch Champions League bid
Apr 13 2025
Atalanta held on to third place in Serie A on Sunday after beating high-flying Bologna 2-0 to recharge their bid for …
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Alcaraz sees off Musetti to win Monte Carlo Masters
Apr 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz won his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over the Italian Lorenzo …
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Barca's Balde to miss key games with hamstring injury
Apr 13 2025
Barcelona were dealt a blow in their quadruple chase on Sunday as defender Alejandro Balde was diagnosed with a …
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Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta
Apr 13 2025
Sevilla sacked coach Francisco Garcia Pimienta on Sunday after a fourth consecutive La Liga defeat.
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Japan qualify for BJK Cup finals with win over Canada
Apr 13 2025
Japan became the seventh team to book their place at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals when they came from behind to beat …
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Hirpa and Biwott triumph at Paris Marathon
Apr 13 2025
Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa won a thrilling women's Paris Marathon on Sunday while Kenyan Benard Biwott romped to a …
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Australian schoolboy Gout Gout scorches to 19.84sec over 200m
Apr 13 2025
Teenager Gout Gout reinforced his growing reputation as one of the best young sprinters in the world Sunday by clocking …
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Ennis downs Stanionis to unify IBF, WBA welterweight belts
Apr 13 2025
Undefeated Jaron Ennis stopped Eimantas Stanionis with a sixth-round technical knockout to successfully unify the IBF …
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Blues go back to forwards to turn around Super Rugby form
Apr 13 2025
Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter said he could recognise his defending Super Rugby champions again after putting a …
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Day: McIlroy worthy of Tiger and Jack if he wins Masters
Apr 13 2025
Rory McIlroy will be worthy of consideration equal to iconic golfers Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus should he win the …
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DeChambeau surges late to line up Masters showdown with McIlroy
Apr 13 2025
Bryson DeChambeau turned up the heat with three birdies in the last four holes to land right where he wanted to be after …
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McIlroy eyes Masters win and Slam - 'I'll be able to handle it'
Apr 13 2025
Rory McIlroy is on the verge of winning the Masters and completing golf's career Grand Slam and he's ready to face the …
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McIlroy leads by two heading into Masters final round
Apr 12 2025
Rory McIlroy charged to the Masters lead with a historic start to Saturday's third round, then held on through Augusta …
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No.1 Scheffler grinds out level par on tough day at Masters
Apr 12 2025
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler's bid for back-to-back Masters titles suffered a major blow when he …
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Arnautovic pushes Inter six points clear ahead of Bayern showdown
Apr 12 2025
Marko Arnautovic helped move Inter Milan six points clear at the top of Serie A with a goal and assist in Saturday's 3-1 …
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Own goal helps Liga leaders Barca beat Leganes
Apr 12 2025
Barcelona needed a Jorge Saenz own goal to edge Leganes 1-0 and move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La …
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Monaco beat faltering Marseille to take second place in Ligue 1
Apr 12 2025
Monaco beat slumping Marseille 3-0 on Saturday to take second place in Ligue 1 from their opponents and boost their …
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Magisterial McIlroy leads midway through Masters third round
Apr 12 2025
Rory McIlroy conjured an eagle and three birdies in his first nine holes to seize a two-shot lead midway through …
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Svitolina seals Ukraine berth in BJK Cup Finals with Britain, Spain advancing
Apr 12 2025
Elina Svitolina sealed Ukraine's berth in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time with a 2-1 win over …
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Marc Marquez fires warning with MotoGP Qatar sprint victory
Apr 12 2025
Marc Marquez held off his brother Alex to win the Qatar MotoGP sprint race on Saturday and regain the overall lead in …
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McLaren's Piastri claims Bahrain pole as Norris, Verstappen struggle
Apr 12 2025
McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday as his teammate Lando Norris and …
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Bayern fail to make most of Leverkusen slip with Dortmund draw
Apr 12 2025
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, failing to take …
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Zach Johnson, 49, turns back time with 66 in Masters charge
Apr 12 2025
Zach Johnson made an impressive charge in Saturday's third round of the Masters, the 2007 champion firing a six-under …
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De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Arsenal held by Brentford
Apr 12 2025
Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Arsenal's 1-1 …
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Sizzling start lifts McIlroy to Masters lead
Apr 12 2025
Rory McIlroy opened birdie-eagle to seize a one-stroke lead in Saturday's third round of the Masters, where the Northern …
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Record-breaker Penaud fires Bordeaux-Begles into Champions Cup semis
Apr 12 2025
Bordeaux-Begles winger Damian Penaud scored a record 12th try of the Champions Cup season as the French club beat …
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Abhishek plunders 141 as Hyderabad pull off second-highest IPL chase
Apr 12 2025
Abhishek Sharma lit up the IPL on Saturday with a spectacular 141 off 55 balls to steer Sunrisers Hyderabad to the …
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Arsenal held by Brentford as faint title hopes fade
Apr 12 2025
Arsenal's faint Premier League title hopes were effectively extinguished as a late equaliser from Yoane Wissa earned …
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Alcaraz to face Italy's Musetti in Monte Carlo final
Apr 12 2025
Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a dominant 7-6 (7/2), …
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Arnautovic pushes Inter Milan six points clear in Serie A
Apr 12 2025
Marko Arnautovic helped move Inter Milan six points clear at the top of Serie A with a goal and assist in Saturday's 3-1 …
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Belligerent Abhishek hits 141 as Hyderabad chase down 246 in IPL
Apr 12 2025
Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 off 55 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off IPL's second highest run chase of 246 …
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England 'put foot on Ireland's throat' in Women's Six Nations
Apr 12 2025
England fly-half Zoe Harrison said her team had put their "foot on the throat" of Ireland in a 49-5 thrashing on …
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McLaren's Piastri claims Bahrain pole as Verstappen struggles
Apr 12 2025
McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday with George Russell's Mercedes …
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England survive Ireland scare in Women's Six Nations
Apr 12 2025
Reigning women's Six Nations champions England thrashed Ireland 49-5 on Saturday to stay on track for a seventh straight …
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Newcastle boss Howe admitted to hospital
Apr 12 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after being admitted to …
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Masters winner to get $4.2 mn from $21 mn purse
Apr 12 2025
Sunday's winner of the 89th Masters will receive a record top prize of $4.2 million from a record $21 million prize …
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De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Forest beaten by Everton
Apr 12 2025
Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Nottingham …
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Pogacar 'here to go for it' in Paris-Roubaix debut
Apr 12 2025
Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar was mobbed at a gala Saturday ahead of his much-awaited debut in the Paris-Roubaix …
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