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More fireworks expected in emotional USA-Canada hockey rematch
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Canada and the United States, whose inaugural fight-filled showdown set off emotional and political fireworks, meet for …
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Mourinho eyes Europa League run with Fenerbahce
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Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are poised to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League when they visit Anderlecht on …
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Bayern's Kane says injury could keep him out against Frankfurt
Feb 18 2025
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he was likely to miss Sunday's Bundesliga game at home to Eintracht Frankfurt …
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Bayern edge out Celtic to reach Champions League last 16 as Milan are dumped out
Feb 18 2025
Bayern Munich needed a stoppage-time goal to see off Celtic and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on …
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Bayern score late to see off Celtic in Champions League
Feb 18 2025
Bayern Munich secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 94th minute strike by Alphonso Davies on …
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Doncic energizes LeBron as NBA homestretch begins
Feb 18 2025
LeBron James is energized to play alongside new Lakers teammate Luka Doncic while in Oklahoma City, Shai …
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Club Brugge dump Atalanta out of Champions League
Feb 18 2025
Teenage starlet Chemsdine Talbi scored twice as Club Brugge claimed a 3-1 victory away to Atalanta in Italy on Tuesday …
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Formula One great Hamilton 'invigorated' by Ferrari move ahead of new season
Feb 18 2025
Lewis Hamilton said he felt "invigorated" and "full of life" following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in …
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Benfica hold off Monaco to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 18 2025
Benfica snatched a nailbiting 3-3 draw against Monaco on Tuesday to reach the Champions League last 16 with a 4-3 …
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England coach Borthwick has faith in 'world-class goal-kicker' Marcus Smith
Feb 18 2025
Steve Borthwick expects "world-class goal-kicker" Marcus Smith to be back on target when England face oldest rivals …
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Feyenoord reach Champions League last 16 as Hernandez lets down AC Milan
Feb 18 2025
Feyenoord reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after taking advantage of Theo Hernandez's damaging …
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Argentine appeals court throws out rape case against French rugby players
Feb 18 2025
Argentine appeals judges on Tuesday dismissed rape charges against French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, …
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Verstappen says Red Bull resilience key to bid for fifth straight F1 title
Feb 18 2025
Max Verstappen believes the knowledge Red Bull gained from a hard-fought 2024 Formula One season could help him in his …
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F1 champion Verstappen expects Hamilton to be 'reborn' at Ferrari
Feb 18 2025
Lewis Hamilton will be "reborn" at Ferrari according to reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
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Argentine appeals court throws out rape case against French rugbiers
Feb 18 2025
An Argentine appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dismissal of charges against French rugby players Oscar Jegou and …
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Feyenoord knock out 10-man AC Milan to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 18 2025
Feyenoord reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw at 10-man AC Milan which took them …
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Berrettini ends Djokovic comeback at Qatar Open
Feb 18 2025
Novak Djokovic's comeback came to a crashing halt on Tuesday as he lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the …
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Guardiola underestimating Man City chances, says Real Madrid's Ancelotti
Feb 18 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola was deliberately …
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LAFC star Giroud suffers home theft of $500,000 in jewelry: report
Feb 18 2025
About $500,000 of jewelry was allegedly stolen from the home of French striker Olivier Giroud of MLS side Los Angeles FC …
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Formula One chiefs plan changes to spice up Monaco Grand Prix
Feb 18 2025
Motorsport's governing body announced plans on Tuesday to revive the Monaco Grand Prix as a spectacle by increasing the …
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Ex-Springbok Rhule calls time on rugby career
Feb 18 2025
La Rochelle's South African international centre Raymond Rhule, who has not played competitively for 10 months due to a …
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Ireland and New Zealand return to Chicago in Autumn Series
Feb 18 2025
Ireland and New Zealand will return to Soldier's Field in Chicago for the opening match of their Autumn Series fixtures …
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Russell has 'no concerns' over Verstappen after Abu Dhabi row
Feb 18 2025
George Russell insisted he had "no concerns" about world champion Max Verstappen heading into the new Formula One …
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England bring in Chessum for Scotland Six Nations clash
Feb 18 2025
England on Tuesday announced one change to their starting side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at …
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Argentine Olympic sailor's ex-trainer arrested for alleged abuse
Feb 18 2025
The former trainer of an Argentine Olympic sailor has been arrested in Buenos Aires over claims by the athlete and …
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Britain's Tarling beats Pogacar and the clock at UAE Tour
Feb 18 2025
British rider Josh Tarling won a 12.2km time trial on stage two of the UAE Tour on Tuesday to snatch the overall lead in …
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Teen sensation Antonelli adamant he's no 'replacement' for Hamilton
Feb 18 2025
Teenage rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli has played down suggestions he is a "replacement" for Lewis Hamilton ahead of …
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Shenhua thrash Kobe to stay alive in Asian Champions League
Feb 18 2025
Shanghai Shenhua thrashed Vissel Kobe 4-2 to keep their Asian Champions League hopes alive on Tuesday as Buriram United …
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Sinner case 'a million miles from doping': WADA
Feb 18 2025
Jannik Sinner's three-month ban for a pair of positive drug tests has been defended by the World Anti-Doping Agency …
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Liverpool can handle title tension: Slot
Feb 18 2025
Arne Slot insists Liverpool can handle the mounting pressure of the Premier League title race after the leaders were …
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Alcaraz beats Cilic then takes on NBA's Butler
Feb 18 2025
After Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Marin Cilic in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday he lingered on court to …
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More than cricket as Pakistan hosts first major tournament in 29 years
Feb 18 2025
Pakistan will host a first major cricket tournament in almost three decades from Wednesday in a move hailed as a …
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Man City's fresh faces offer hope of Madrid miracle
Feb 18 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side have just a one percent chance of progress to the Champions League last …
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Real Madrid's Bellingham aiming for Man City redemption
Feb 18 2025
Jude Bellingham edged Real Madrid ahead in their Champions League play-off against Manchester City, but then his week …
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Kohli, Rohit near endgame as India chase Champions Trophy glory
Feb 18 2025
India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on …
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Lewandowski lifts Barcelona past Rayo and into Liga lead
Feb 17 2025
Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot as Barcelona scraped out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday to …
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Canada down Finland to set up USA ice hockey grudge clash
Feb 17 2025
Canada set up another politically charged ice hockey grudge match against the United States on Monday by beating Finland …
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Bayern hopeful Kane fit for Celtic clash
Feb 17 2025
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he believes Harry Kane will be fit to face Celtic on Tuesday, after the striker …
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Djokovic calls for overhaul of 'unfair' anti-doping system
Feb 17 2025
Novak Djokovic on Monday urged tennis authorities to overhaul the sport's anti-doping system, pointing to …
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Italy's Milan upstages Pogacar in UAE Tour first stage
Feb 17 2025
Italian rider Jonathan Milan prevailed in a chaotic scramble for the line to claim first stage honours in the UAE Tour …
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Russell, Graham in Scotland squad to face England in Six Nations
Feb 17 2025
Finn Russell and Darcy Graham, who were both concussed after a head collision against Ireland, have been included in …
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Liverpool can cope with title nerves: Van Dijk
Feb 17 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists the Premier League leaders can cope with the mounting pressure of the title …
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New Zealand's Williamson makes joint move to Middlesex and London Spirit
Feb 17 2025
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson has agreed a joint deal to play for English county Middlesex and Hundred franchise …
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Ex-Tour de France winner Thomas to retire at end of season
Feb 17 2025
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will retire at the end of this season, the 38-year-old Welsh cycling star …
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African players in Europe: Marmoush wreaks havoc in 14 minutes
Feb 17 2025
Manchester City new boy Omar Marmoush scored a 14-minute hat-trick in the 4-0 demolition of Newcastle United at the …
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Champions Trophy set for liftoff after India-Pakistan row, boycott calls
Feb 17 2025
The Champions Trophy begins Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and …
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Rodgers urges Celtic to be bold against Bayern
Feb 17 2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday's must-win Champions League …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Feb 17 2025
Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League remains seven points after a nervy 2-1 win over Wolves on Sunday …
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Bilbao v Espanyol match halted early after racist chanting
Feb 17 2025
Athletic Bilbao missed out on the chance to close the gap on the top two in La Liga as they were held to a 1-1 draw at …
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LeBron James says won't play in All-Star game
Feb 17 2025
LeBron James said he has withdrawn from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, citing a nagging ankle and foot …
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Sweden's Aberg wins at Torrey Pines with final hole drama
Feb 16 2025
Sweden's Ludwig Aberg drained a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Sunday.
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Guardiola says Man City have 'one per cent' chance at Real Madrid
Feb 16 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his team only have a "one per cent" chance of overcoming Real Madrid in …
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Trump visits Daytona 500 as NASCAR season begins
Feb 16 2025
President Donald Trump paid a flying visit to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, saluting the iconic race as a celebration of …
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'Incredible story' as Bentaleb scores on return from heart attack
Feb 16 2025
Nabil Bentaleb scored four minutes into his first appearance since suffering a heart attack to inspire Lille to a 2-0 …
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Inter Milan denied Serie A top spot by rivals Juventus
Feb 16 2025
Juventus stopped Inter Milan from replacing Napoli at the top of Serie A on Sunday by beating their fierce rivals 1-0 …
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Nine months after heart attack, Bentaleb lifts Lille four minutes into comeback
Feb 16 2025
Nabil Bentaleb scored four minutes into his first appearance since suffering a heart attack to inspire Lille to a 2-0 …
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Beleaguered Ravens kicker faces wave of new sex allegations
Feb 16 2025
Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate behavior, a …
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Fonseca, 18, captures Argentina Open title in landmark moment
Feb 16 2025
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope …
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Fonseca captures Argentina Open title in landmark moment
Feb 16 2025
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope …
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Frankfurt cruise past Kiel to tighten grip on third in Bundesliga
Feb 16 2025
Goals from Hugo Larsson, Tuta and Can Uzun lifted Eintracht Frankfurt to a comfortable 3-1 Bundesliga home victory over …
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Bellingham 'disrespectful' for red card outburst, says Barcelona coach Flick
Feb 16 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick accused Jude Bellingham of being "disrespectful" after the Real Madrid star was sent-off in …
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'Welcome to my world', Postecoglou tells injury-ravaged Man Utd
Feb 16 2025
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said he could sympathise with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's injury problems …
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French driver Fourmaux fined for swearing at Rally Sweden
Feb 16 2025
French driver Adrien Fourmaux fell victim to the controversial crackdown on swearing in motorsport on Sunday when he was …
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Spurs match-winner Maddison silences 'outside noise' after Keane blast
Feb 16 2025
James Maddison claimed he had silenced the "outside noise" as the Tottenham star bagged the winner against Manchester …
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Tottenham beat Man Utd in battle of Premier League strugglers
Feb 16 2025
Tottenham won the battle of the Premier League's underachievers 1-0 on Sunday to inflict another dismal result on …
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Nice strike early in Le Havre and retake third in Ligue 1
Feb 16 2025
Nice climbed back into the Ligue 1 top three with a 3-1 win at struggling Le Havre on Sunday after Lyon continued their …
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Decision to ban Rybakina coach Vukov should be 'respected', says Swiatek
Feb 16 2025
Iga Swiatek believes the WTA's decision to ban Elena Rybakina's coach Stefano Vukov for breaching the tour's code of …
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Pogacar over the rainbow as his 2025 season opens with UAE Tour
Feb 16 2025
The world's top cyclist Tadej Pogacar opens his 2025 season at the UAE Tour on Monday and says he cannot wait to ride …
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Man Utd's Diallo to miss rest of season, says Amorim
Feb 16 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects Amad Diallo to miss the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage.
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'This one is big': Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves
Feb 16 2025
Arne Slot hailed Liverpool's fighting spirit as the "fatigued" Premier League leaders survived a tense 2-1 win against …
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Humbert secures back-to-back titles in Marseille
Feb 16 2025
France's Ugo Humbert successfully defended his Marseille ATP title on Sunday, securing a seventh career crown with a …
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Sinner affair shows tennis anti-doping 'broken', leaves players 'scared'
Feb 16 2025
World number five Jessica Pegula believes the handling of high-profile doping cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga …
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Diaz ends goal drought as Liverpool move seven points clear
Feb 16 2025
Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Luis Diaz ended his goal drought to spark a tense …
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Bilbao frustrated at Espanyol after match stopped by racist chants
Feb 16 2025
Athletic Bilbao missed out on the chance to close the gap on the top two in La Liga as they were held to a 1-1 draw at …
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Meillard underlines Swiss dominance with 'incredible' slalom gold
Feb 16 2025
Loic Meillard streaked to victory in the men's slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Sunday to underline …
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Britain's Ryding thrives at 'home-from-home' for sixth in slalom
Feb 16 2025
Britain's Dave Ryding finished a career-best sixth in the men's slalom at his ninth World Ski Championships in Saalbach …
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Meillard underlines Swiss dominance with slalom gold
Feb 16 2025
Loic Meillard streaked to victory in the men's slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Sunday to underline …
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Evans edges out Katsuta to win Swedish rally
Feb 16 2025
Elfyn Evans scraped home in the snow to claim the Rally of Sweden on Sunday, the Welsh driver fending off a late …
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Tennis anti-doping process 'completely broken': Pegula
Feb 16 2025
World number five Jessica Pegula believes the handling of high-profile doping cases involving Jannick Sinner and Iga …
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Indonesia beat China to clinch first Asia mixed team badminton title
Feb 16 2025
Indonesia took home their first gold at the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championship on Sunday, defeating two-time …
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France's Noel leads world slalom after first run
Feb 16 2025
France's Clement Noel put himself in prime position to secure an elusive world medal by topping times in the first run …
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Chile's Niemann holds nerve to win LIV Adelaide
Feb 16 2025
Chile's Joaquin Niemann held his nerve to capture a third LIV Golf title Sunday with a seven-under-par 65, rebuffing …
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Fist-fights, anthem boos in stormy US, Canada ice hockey clash
Feb 16 2025
Three fights in the first nine seconds and a chorus of deafening boos for the US national anthem marked a stormy ice …
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LIV Golf to stay in Adelaide till 2031 with Norman designing new course
Feb 16 2025
LIV Golf on Sunday extended its agreement with Adelaide until 2031, with new chief executive Scott O'Neil calling the …
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China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk ahead
Feb 16 2025
Packed slopes, plush turtle butt pads and 11-dollar passes: this is low-cost skiing in China, where winter sports are on …
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'Unwavering grit' bodes well for Force in Super Rugby season
Feb 16 2025
Western Force coach Simon Cron says his side's "unwavering grit" in a thrilling after-the-siren 45-44 win over Moana …
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Silver says NBA 'excellent' but Green calls it 'boring'
Feb 16 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was happy with the state of the league despite complaints about too many …
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Rodgers grabs Genesis lead as Scheffler struggles
Feb 16 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler recorded his worst round in almost three years, shooting a 4-over-par 76 at the …
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Brazilian teenager Fonseca into Argentina Open final
Feb 15 2025
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca on Saturday became the youngest clay-court finalist since Carlos Alcaraz in 2021 when he …
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Ohtani throws first bullpen session at spring training
Feb 15 2025
Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani took another step toward a return to the pitching mound on Saturday, throwing his …
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Amorim says struggling squad should take some blame for Man United job cuts
Feb 15 2025
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim believes his team's faltering fortunes on the pitch are partly responsible for the …
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PSG edge out Toulouse as Marseille, Monaco win big in Ligue 1
Feb 15 2025
Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Toulouse 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday to …
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Racing's Top 14 woes deepen with home loss to Vannes
Feb 15 2025
Racing 92 lost 30-25 at home to Vannes on Saturday to extend their record French Top 14 winless run to seven matches.
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Bellingham off but Real Madrid stay top after Atletico draw
Feb 15 2025
Real Madrid dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday in which Jude Bellingham was sent off, but stayed …
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Spurs star Wembanyama in it to win in first NBA All-Star appearance
Feb 15 2025
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama promised plenty of intensity in his first NBA All-Star Game as the league hopes …
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Leaders Napoli held late at Lazio as Serie A champions Inter lurk
Feb 15 2025
Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday after Boulaye Dia scored late on as the Italian Serie A leaders …
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Five-star Marseille, seven-up Monaco win big in Ligue 1
Feb 15 2025
New signing Amine Gouiri scored twice as Marseille cruised to a 5-1 win over struggling Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 on …
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Title race 'not over yet', says Alonso despite Leverkusen setback
Feb 15 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was not willing to concede the title despite Saturday's 0-0 home draw with Bayern …
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Bayern stay on title track after Leverkusen stalemate
Feb 15 2025
A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept a dominant Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday …
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Djokovic protege Medjedovic stuns Medvedev to reach Marseille final
Feb 15 2025
Hamad Medjedovic, a protege of Serbian compatriot Novak Djokovic, stunned former world number one Daniil Medvedev to …
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Frustrated 10-man Atletico snatch Celta draw
Feb 15 2025
Atletico Madrid blew the chance to claim the lead in La Liga with a 1-1 home draw against Celta Vigo on Saturday, but …
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Bayern on track for title after keeping Leverkusen at bay
Feb 15 2025
A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday to keep …
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