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Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by recording his 127th in a row on Thursday …
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France fired up by chance to retain Six Nations
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Head coach Fabien Galthie says France have a Six Nations to win and that is motivation enough for their clash with …
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Cool 'cat' Irish wing Baloucoune making up for lost time
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Robert Baloucoune is nicknamed the 'Cat' and the Ireland wing thought he had used up his nine lives with regard to Test …
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Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla
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Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher …
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Wales seek end to Six Nations woe against resurgent Italy
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Wales may be on a 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations but it would sum up an unpredictable 2026 Championship were …
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Lens eye top spot in Ligue 1 as they take title fight to PSG
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Lens are enjoying a remarkable season in France and can seize top spot in Ligue 1 this weekend as they look to take the …
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Leverkusen wrestle with inconsistency as brilliant Bayern await
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Unpredictable Bayer Leverkusen host Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday, still battling the inconsistency which …
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Svitolina topples Swiatek at Indian Wells as Sabalenka, Rybakina advance
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Elina Svitolina sent two-time champion Iga Swiatek spinning out at Indian Wells on Thursday to line up a semi-final …
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'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear
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What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) when missing a …
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Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took …
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Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
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Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool on Sunday searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against …
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Swiatek dumped out of Indian Wells by Svitolina
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Two-time champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Indian Wells ATP and WTA Masters 1000 on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 …
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Five share lead at US PGA Players Championship
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Austria's Sepp Straka and American Sahith Theegala were among five players sharing the lead at five-under par 67 when …
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Forest stunned by Midtjylland, Villa beat Lille in Europa League
Mar 12 2026
Nottingham Forest suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Midtjylland in the Europa League last-16 first leg, while Ollie …
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Sabalenka out-guns Mboko to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 12 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her bid for a first Indian Wells title on track, holding off Canadian teen …
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Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record
Mar 12 2026
Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record on Thursday for the 15th time at the meet that bears his name in …
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Sinner rolls into Indian Wells semi-final clash with Zverev
Mar 12 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Learner Tien 6-1, 6-2 to book a semi-final showdown with fourth-ranked …
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Sinner eases into Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 12 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner kept his bid for a first Indian Wells title on track Thursday, overpowering 20-year-old …
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Watkins ends drought as Villa snatch Europa last 16 advantage over Lille
Mar 12 2026
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win against Lille in the Europa League …
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Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship with back trouble
Mar 12 2026
Two-time major-winner Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after one hole on Thursday with a back …
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Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell
Mar 12 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating …
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Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage
Mar 12 2026
Former Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line alone after an impressive 21km solo break for his second …
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Spurs extend season ticket deadline as relegation fears grow
Mar 12 2026
Tottenham have extended the deadline for fans to renew their season tickets because of the growing threat of relegation …
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Scotland boss Townsend says Six Nations title 'out of our hands'
Mar 12 2026
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the destination of the Six Nations title was "out of their hands" as his …
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Sheehan and van der Flier recalled for Triple Crown decider with Scots
Mar 12 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled stalwarts Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier to the starting XV for the Six …
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Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy
Mar 12 2026
Chelsea's Pedro Neto is set to be punished by UEFA for pushing a ball boy during his team's 5-2 defeat by Paris …
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign Pakistan's Ahmed for Hundred
Mar 12 2026
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was snapped up by Sunrisers Leeds -- a Hundred franchise with links to the Indian Premier League …
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Scotland make three changes for crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland
Mar 12 2026
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting side for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations …
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France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'
Mar 12 2026
France coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match on …
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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Mar 12 2026
Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions …
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Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy
Mar 12 2026
Wales coach Steve Tandy urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged team for their Six Nations …
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Wales unchanged for Italy Six Nations finale
Mar 12 2026
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged starting side for their …
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'Hurt' Atalanta try to bounce back from Bayern battering at Serie A leaders Inter
Mar 12 2026
Reeling from their six-goal mauling at the hands of Champions League heavyweights Bayern Munich, Atalanta take the short …
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World champion Norris says McLaren must 'improve in all areas'
Mar 12 2026
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that McLaren have made some progress since a disappointing opening to the …
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Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'
Mar 12 2026
George Russell said Thursday the "championship means nothing at this point" as the Mercedes ace enters the second …
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Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Mar 12 2026
Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid …
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Last S. Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays
Mar 12 2026
The final batch of players from South Africa and the West Indies have left India after being stranded for more than a …
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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
Mar 12 2026
North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with …
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Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'
Mar 12 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One …
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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on
Mar 12 2026
Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) …
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Alonso fears more pain in China with struggling Aston Martin
Mar 12 2026
Fernando Alonso said Thursday he expects another difficult weekend wrestling with his new Aston Martin at the Chinese …
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Bane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row
Mar 12 2026
Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando's 128-122 victory over visiting …
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Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic
Mar 12 2026
Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the …
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Force bank on veterans Beale and Bridge to dictate againt Hurricanes
Mar 12 2026
Western Force are banking on veterans Kurtley Beale and George Bridge to help turn around their Super Rugby season, with …
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Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks
Mar 12 2026
Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the Perpignan fly-half is bursting …
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England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May
Mar 12 2026
Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite …
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'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes
Mar 12 2026
Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.
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Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville
Mar 12 2026
Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at …
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Swiatek routs Muchova to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
Mar 12 2026
Two-time champion Iga Swiatek barreled into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating in-form Czech Karolina …
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Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance
Mar 12 2026
James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out …
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King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne
Mar 12 2026
King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in …
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Socceroos coach Popovic taps rugby supremo Jones ahead of World Cup
Mar 12 2026
Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the …
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Brilliant Alcaraz still perfect heading into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Mar 12 2026
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for a fifth straight year with a sparkling 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory …
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All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps
Mar 12 2026
Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature …
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Alcaraz extends perfect 2026 start to reach Indian Wells last eight
Mar 11 2026
Carlos Alcaraz extended his perfect start to 2026 with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Casper Ruud on Wednesday, reaching …
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Rosenior defends Jorgensen after 'keeper gaffe costs Chelsea against PSG
Mar 11 2026
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defended Filip Jorgensen after the Danish goalkeeper's mistake sparked a late collapse which …
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Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League
Mar 11 2026
Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their …
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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
Mar 11 2026
Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions …
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Mar 11 2026
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris …
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Bodo/Glimt down Sporting to continue dream Champions League debut
Mar 11 2026
Bodo/Glimt continued their dream debut Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sporting Lisbon 3-0 on Wednesday to …
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16, first leg
Mar 11 2026
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris …
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Warriors star Curry out at least 10 more days with sore knee
Mar 11 2026
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the team's past 15 games with a bruised right knee, will …
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Tottenham's Kinsky thanks support after Champions League 'nightmare'
Mar 11 2026
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has vowed to bounce back from his "nightmare" after being hauled off by Igor Tudor …
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McIlroy is 'game-time decision' for Players Championship
Mar 11 2026
Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending …
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Arteta lauds goalscorer Havertz on Leverkusen return
Mar 11 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty against his former side Bayer Leverkusen in their …
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Vingegaard seizes control of Paris-Nice with stage 4 win
Mar 11 2026
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard took control of the Paris-Nice stage race with victory on Wednesday's …
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Cracknell senses Wales close to ending Six Nations losing streak
Mar 11 2026
Olly Cracknell believes Wales are making significant progress in their bid to end a 15-game losing streak in the Six …
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Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen
Mar 11 2026
Kai Havertz scored an 89th-minute penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw away against Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions …
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Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030
Mar 11 2026
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.
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Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Trump
Mar 11 2026
US President Donald Trump would "welcome" Iran's participation at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the …
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Scotland can handle Six Nations pressure, says Darge
Mar 11 2026
Rory Darge says Scotland can handle the intense pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash against …
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Bayern trio Musiala, Davies and Urbig sidelined with injuries
Mar 11 2026
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Jonas Urbig will all miss matches after picking up fresh injuries in …
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Devine, Mooney top women's Hundred auction
Mar 11 2026
New Zealand's Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney of Australia topped the bidding in the inaugural auction for English …
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India T20 hero dons disguise for unexpected train home
Mar 11 2026
Indian cricket fans were stumped to discover that star all-rounder Shivam Dube could have been travelling incognito on a …
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Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener
Mar 11 2026
Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead his team to a …
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Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Mar 11 2026
Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team …
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Barca blunder: Fan ends up at wrong St James Park
Mar 11 2026
A red-faced Barcelona fan was treated to a surprise evening of third-tier English football after mixing up Exeter's St …
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Malaysia's JDT reach Asian Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 11 2026
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim reached the Asian Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite a 1-0 loss to …
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Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino
Mar 11 2026
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, …
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European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
Mar 11 2026
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the …
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Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball Classic
Mar 11 2026
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the …
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Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
Mar 11 2026
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the …
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka, sets Indian Wells QF clash with Mboko
Mar 11 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday with a statement 6-2, 6-4 …
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Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup
Mar 11 2026
China and Taiwan will clash this week in a politically tinged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final while Australia hope that …
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History offers Scots hope of ending losing run to Irish
Mar 11 2026
Scotland's astonishing 50-40 victory over France should make them favourites to beat Ireland on Saturday in their final …
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Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
Mar 11 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President …
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Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
Mar 11 2026
Four-time major champion Jannik Sinner edged talented Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) in a …
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Wembanyama stars as red-hot Spurs sink Celtics
Mar 11 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the red-hot San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday in a …
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Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 points, second highest in NBA history
Mar 11 2026
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat …
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Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 pts, 2nd highest in NBA history as Heat rout Wizards
Mar 11 2026
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat …
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China sprint race presents 'huge challenge' in F1's new era
Mar 11 2026
Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very …
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Mar 11 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating former champion Naomi …
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'Incredible situation': Spurs coach Tudor on subbing Kinsky after errors
Mar 11 2026
Tottenham's interim coach Igor Tudor bemoaned an "incredible situation" which led him to withdraw goalkeeper Antonin …
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
Mar 11 2026
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions …
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Olise could be world great, says Bayern coach Kompany
Mar 10 2026
Vincent Kompany said that Michael Olise could become one of the world's best footballers after the France international …
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Two more members of Iran women's football team claim asylum in Australia
Mar 10 2026
Two more members of Iran's visiting women's football team have claimed asylum in Australia after they were branded …
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after hitting Atalanta for six
Mar 10 2026
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a …
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Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare
Mar 10 2026
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg …
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Griezmann dreaming big at Atletico after Spurs rout
Mar 10 2026
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann confirmed he plans to stay at the club and dreams of "doing something big" after …
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Howe sees 'hope' for Newcastle despite blow of Barcelona equaliser
Mar 10 2026
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can upset Barcelona in the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarter-finals for the …
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Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
Mar 10 2026
Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions …
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past Atalanta
Mar 10 2026
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a …
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