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Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy aware of 'bigger picture' as Liverpool await
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Ruud van Nistelrooy is determined to keep sight of the "bigger picture" after recent defeats followed a winning start to …
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Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chancs
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Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is "just …
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Man Utd boss Amorim vows to stay on course despite Rashford row
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Ruben Amorim has insisted he knows what he's doing as the Manchester United manager looks to revive the fallen English …
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South Africa opt for all-pace attack against Pakistan
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South African captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday announced an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan starting …
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Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland
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Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland alone is not responsible for Manchester City's dramatic collapse in form this …
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Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City
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Everton manager Sean Dyche has insisted there's no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security …
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Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window
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Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.
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Villa boss Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a "very difficult" challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing …
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India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test
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India captain Rohit Sharma was coy Tuesday on how his team will line up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, with …
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Poyet appointed manager at South Korea's Jeonbuk
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Former English Premier League player Gus Poyet is to become manager of South Korea's Jeonbuk, the twice Asian club …
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Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test
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Sam Konstas will open the batting for Australia in the fourth Test against India, coach Andrew McDonald said Tuesday, …
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Tennis power couple de Minaur and Boulter get engaged
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Tennis glamour couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter have announced their engagement ahead of the start of the 2025 …
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Supermaxi yachts eye record in gruelling Sydney-Hobart race
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Forecast favourable winds could see the prestigious Sydney-Hobart race record challenged by the supermaxi yachts when …
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NBA fines Minnesota guard Edwards $75,000 for outburst
Dec 23 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $75,000 by the NBA for public criticism of officiating and using …
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Inter beat Como to keep in touch with leaders Atalanta
Dec 23 2024
Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 on Monday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within …
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England captain Stokes to miss three months with torn hamstring
Dec 23 2024
England Test captain Ben Stokes faces at least three months out after tearing his left hamstring during the tour of New …
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Man Utd boss Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's entourage
Dec 23 2024
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has questioned the "choices" of those close to forward Marcus Rashford, whose …
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Serie A basement club Monza fire coach Nesta
Dec 23 2024
Serie A's bottom club Monza sacked coach Alessandro Nesta on Monday, a day after a 2-1 loss to Juventus left them five …
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Norwegian Haugan dazzles in men's World Cup slalom win
Dec 23 2024
Norway's Timon Haugan produced a dominant performance to win the men's slalom at Alta Badia on Monday, recording his …
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Arsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with hamstring injury
Dec 23 2024
Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for "many weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal …
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African players in Europe: Salah leads Golden Boot race after brace
Dec 23 2024
Mohamed Salah surged to the top of the Premier League Golden Boot chart thanks to a double for Liverpool in a 6-3 rout …
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Ireland centre Henshaw signs IRFU contract extension
Dec 23 2024
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has signed a two-year contract extension with Six Nations champions Ireland and provincial …
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'Devastated' Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping
Dec 23 2024
Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell said Monday he was "devastated" after taking a voluntary suspension for …
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Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping
Dec 23 2024
Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has taken a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules, the …
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Daniels throws five TDs as Commanders down Eagles, Lions and Vikings win
Dec 23 2024
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes as the Commanders rallied for a 36-33 victory over …
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Liverpool hit Spurs for six, Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth
Dec 23 2024
Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah's masterclass inspired a memorable …
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Mancini admits regrets over leaving Italy for Saudi Arabia
Dec 23 2024
Italy's Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini admitted Sunday that he had regrets over leaving the Italian national …
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Langers edge Tiger and son Charlie in PNC Championship playoff
Dec 22 2024
Golf superstar Tiger Woods was thrilled by son Charlie's first hole-in-one, but Team Langer got the better of the Woods …
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Explosive batsman Jacobs gets New Zealand call-up for Sri Lanka series
Dec 22 2024
Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up Monday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, …
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Holders PSG edge through on penalties in French Cup
Dec 22 2024
Paris Saint-Germain began their defence of the French Cup by edging out Ligue 1 rivals Lens on penalties in the last 64 …
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Atalanta fight back to take top spot in Serie A, Roma hit five
Dec 22 2024
Atalanta surged back to the top of the Serie A standings with a Charles De Ketelaere-inspired 3-2 win at home to Empoli …
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Daniels throw five TDs as Commanders down Eagles
Dec 22 2024
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes Sunday as the Commanders halted Philadelphia's 10-game …
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Run machine Ayub shines as Pakistan sweep South Africa
Dec 22 2024
Rising star Saim Ayub hit his second century of the series -– and his third in five innings –- as Pakistan completed a …
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Three and easy as Dortmund move into Bundesliga top six
Dec 22 2024
Borussia Dortmund scored three goals in a devastating five-minute spell to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and end the year in the …
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'Incredible' Liverpool must stay focused: Slot
Dec 22 2024
Arne Slot urged "incredible" Liverpool not to step off the gas after the Premier League leaders thrashed Tottenham 6-3 …
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Three Premier League talking points
Dec 22 2024
Mohamed Salah underlined his value to Liverpool with a masterclass as the Premier League leaders crushed Tottenham.
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Maresca 'absolutely happy' as title-chasing Chelsea drop points in Everton draw
Dec 22 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted he was "absolutely happy" despite his side losing ground in the Premier League …
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Salah happy wherever career ends after inspiring Liverpool rout
Dec 22 2024
Mohamed Salah dropped another hint that his future could lie away from Liverpool as the Egypt star said he would be …
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Mbappe back from 'bottom' as Real Madrid down Sevilla
Dec 22 2024
Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday …
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Ali hat-trick helps champions Ahly crush Belouizdad
Dec 22 2024
Wessam Abou Ali scored a hat-trick as CAF Champions League title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt came from behind to crush …
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Salah stars as rampant Liverpool hit Spurs for six
Dec 22 2024
Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah's masterclass inspired a memorable …
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Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid down Sevilla
Dec 22 2024
Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second …
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'Nervous' Man Utd humiliated by Bournemouth
Dec 22 2024
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim admitted his …
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Lonely this Christmas: Vendee skippers in low-key celebrations on high seas
Dec 22 2024
All the sailors in the Vendee Globe want for Christmas is a sight of Cape Horn.
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Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth, Chelsea held at Everton
Dec 22 2024
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, while Chelsea missed the chance to go top of …
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Troubled Man Utd humiliated by Bournemouth
Dec 22 2024
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth …
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Odermatt stays hot to break Swiss World Cup wins record
Dec 22 2024
Marco Odermatt seized a slice of history with a blistering second run on a tricky piste to claim the giant slalom in …
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Joshua bout only fight left for beaten Fury says promoter Hearn
Dec 22 2024
Tyson Fury has been told the "only fight" left for him after his unanimous points decision defeat in a world heavyweight …
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Neville says Rashford's career at Man Utd nearing 'inevitable ending'
Dec 22 2024
Gary Neville believes Marcus Rashford is approaching the "inevitable ending" of his Manchester United career after the …
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Understated Usyk seeks recognition among boxing legends
Dec 22 2024
Oleksandr Usyk has vanquished all before him but there are signs of frustration that the quietly determined Ukrainian …
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Stokes out of England's Champions Trophy squad
Dec 22 2024
England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in …
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China's Zheng pulls out of season-opening United Cup
Dec 22 2024
Chinese world number five Zheng Qinwen pulled out of the season-opening United Cup on Sunday citing the need for more …
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Tatum's 43-point triple-double propels Celtics over Bulls
Dec 22 2024
Jayson Tatum exploded for 43 points in his first triple-double of the season Saturday as the NBA champion Boston Celtics …
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Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch
Dec 22 2024
Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday …
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Ten big moments of the 2024 Olympics
Dec 22 2024
The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by …
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Beaten Fury says Usyk got 'Christmas gift' from judges
Dec 22 2024
Tyson Fury insisted Oleksandr Usyk got an early Christmas gift from the judges after the Ukrainian won their heavyweight …
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First Singaporean golfer at Masters hopes 'not be in awe' of heroes
Dec 22 2024
Amateur Hiroshi Tai cites Green Jacket winners Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler among his golfing heroes and is …
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NFL-best Chiefs beat Texans while Ravens clinch playoff spot
Dec 22 2024
Patrick Mahomes threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Kansas City Chiefs improved to an NFL-best 14-1 on …
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MLB legend Henderson, career stolen base leader, dead at 65
Dec 21 2024
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's career stolen base leader, has died at age 65, his family announced on …
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Atletico snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga
Dec 21 2024
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on …
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Australian teen Konstas ready for Indian pace challenge
Dec 21 2024
Teenage opener Sam Konstas says he is ready and equiped to take on India's feared pace attack in the Boxing Day Test …
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Leading try scorer Maqala takes Bayonne past Vannes in Top 14
Dec 21 2024
Bayonne centre Sireli Maqala moved clear as the French Top 14's leading try scorer on Saturday crossing in his side's …
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Laboured Napoli take top spot in Serie A
Dec 21 2024
Napoli moved to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a laboured 2-1 win over Genoa, the team's fourth victory in their …
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Tiger Woods and son Charlie share halfway lead in family event
Dec 21 2024
Tiger Woods and his 15-year-old son Charlie combined for a 13-under par 59 to share the lead after Saturday's first …
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Bath stay out in front in Premiership as Bristol secure record win
Dec 21 2024
Bath overwhelmed Newcastle 40-15 to remain top of the English Premiership table on points difference on Saturday as …
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Mahomes shines as NFL-best Chiefs beat Texans to reach 14-1
Dec 21 2024
Patrick Mahomes threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Kansas City Chiefs improved to an NFL-best 14-1 by …
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Villa heap pain on slumping Man City as Arsenal sparkle
Dec 21 2024
Crisis-hit Manchester City slumped to an unthinkable ninth defeat in 12 matches at Aston Villa on Saturday as Arsenal …
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Jesus double lifts Christmas spirits for five-star Arsenal
Dec 21 2024
Mikel Arteta said the Premier League title race is "on" after his Arsenal side swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 on …
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Schick hits four as Leverkusen close gap to Bayern on sombre weekend
Dec 21 2024
Bayer Leverkusen closed the gap on Bayern Munich at the top of the German Bundesliga to four points after Patrik Schick …
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Frankfurt miss chance to close on Bayern as attack victims remembered
Dec 21 2024
Eintracht Frankfurt missed the chance to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday with a 3-1 home defeat to …
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NBA fines Celtics coach Mazzulla and Nets center Claxton
Dec 21 2024
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was fined $35,000 and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton was fined $25,000 by the …
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Struggling Southampton appoint Juric as new manager
Dec 21 2024
Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract.
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Banned Russian skater Valieva stars at Moscow ice gala
Dec 21 2024
Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva, serving a four-year ban for doping, received a standing ovation as she stole …
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Villa heap pain on slumping Man City as Forest soar
Dec 21 2024
Crisis-hit Manchester City slumped to an unthinkable ninth defeat in 12 matches at Aston Villa on Saturday as Nottingham …
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Villa beat Man City to deepen Guardiola's pain
Dec 21 2024
Aston Villa beat crisis-hit Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday to heap more misery on floundering manager Pep Guardiola, …
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Guardiola vows Man City will regain confidence 'sooner or later' after another defeat
Dec 21 2024
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his struggling Premier League champions will regain their confidence …
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'Best ever' Odermatt soars to Val Gardena downhill win
Dec 21 2024
Marco Odermatt soared to victory in the World Cup downhill race at Val Gardena on Saturday, one of the few classics …
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'Perfect start' for ski great Vonn on World Cup return
Dec 21 2024
US ski legend Lindsey Vonn said she had made the "perfect start" to her comeback after finishing 14th in the women's …
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Odermatt soars to Val Gardena downhill win
Dec 21 2024
Marco Odermatt soared to victory in the World Cup downhill race at Val Gardena on Saturday, one of the few classics …
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Mbappe's adaptation period over: Real Madrid's Ancelotti
Dec 21 2024
Carlo Ancelotti warned Real Madrid's La Liga rivals Saturday that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe's adaptation period is …
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Ski great Vonn finishes 14th on World Cup return
Dec 21 2024
US ski legend Lindsey Vonn made an impressive return to competitive action almost six years after her last race …
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Heavyweight foes Usyk, Fury set for titanic rematch
Dec 21 2024
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reprise their heavyweight "fight of the century" on Saturday with multiple titles and both …
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Former England winger Eastham dies aged 88
Dec 21 2024
George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88, his former club Stoke …
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Cavaliers cruise past Bucks, Embiid shines in Sixers win
Dec 21 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a reality check to newly crowned NBA Cup champions Milwaukee on Friday, dominating the …
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Bayern Munich rout Leipzig on sombre night in Germany
Dec 20 2024
Bayern Munich swept RB Leipzig aside 5-1 on Friday to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga on a sombre night …
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Tiger in family golf event but has 'long way' before PGA return
Dec 20 2024
Tiger Woods will play alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie in this week's PNC Championship, but the 15-time major …
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Pogba wants to 'turn page' after brother sentenced in extortion case
Dec 20 2024
France international footballer Paul Pogba told AFP on Friday he wanted "to turn the page" after his brother was …
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Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semi-final duel
Dec 20 2024
Learner Tien set-up an all-American last-four clash against close friend Alex Michelsen at the NextGen ATP Finals on …
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Bulked-up Fury promises 'war' in Usyk rematch
Dec 20 2024
Tyson Fury weighed in at the heaviest of his career on Friday as he vowed to go to war with Oleksandr Usyk in their …
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Injured Eze out of Palace's clash with Arsenal
Dec 20 2024
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has been ruled out of their grudge match with Arsenal on Saturday.
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Norway's Deila named coach of MLS Atlanta United
Dec 20 2024
Ronny Deila, who captured two Scottish Premiership crowns with Celtic and an MLS Cup with New York City FC, was named …
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Man Utd 'more in control' under Amorim says Iraola
Dec 20 2024
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has paid tribute to Ruben Amorim's impact at Manchester United ahead of the Cherries' …
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Emery insists Guardiola 'still the best' despite Man City slump
Dec 20 2024
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is adamant Pep Guardiola remains "the best" coach in the Premier League as his side seek to …
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English Rugby Football Union chairman quits amid pay row
Dec 20 2024
Rugby Football Union chairman Tom Ilube has stepped down amid a row over the scale of the governing body's executive …
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Gatland remains as Wales boss but must 'change fortunes on the pitch'
Dec 20 2024
Warren Gatland will remain as Wales coach for the 2025 Six Nations despite a dire run of results, officials announced …
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Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals in 2026 Winter Olympics
Dec 20 2024
Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the …
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Arteta says 'best is yet to come' as he marks five years at Arsenal
Dec 20 2024
Mikel Arteta says the "best is yet to come" as he celebrated five years in charge of Arsenal on Friday.
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Pereira happy to achieve Premier League 'target' with Wolves
Dec 20 2024
Vitor Pereira said he was happy to achieve a career ambition of managing in the Premier League after being appointed by …
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Spurs boss Postecoglou blasts 'offensive' personal criticism
Dec 20 2024
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he welcomes scrutiny but that some of the criticism directed at him is …
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'Life is short': Vonn makes comeback in St Moritz
Dec 20 2024
US ski legend Lindsey Vonn will make her return to World Cup skiing on Saturday in St Moritz at the age of 40, after a …
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Man Utd's Mount out for 'several weeks' as injury woes return
Dec 20 2024
Mason Mount is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines, compounding his misery during another stop-start season at …
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Chilwell likely to be first to ask to leave Chelsea, says Maresca
Dec 20 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka are likely to be the first players who will want …
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