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McIlroy bounces back to share BMW Championship lead
AFP - 28m ago
Rory McIlroy fired an impressive six-under par 64 to headline a five-way tie for the lead on Thursday at the BMW …
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Cobolli fueled by candy in sweet defeat of Paul
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Flavio Cobolli advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Thursday with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over …
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Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up
AFP - 1h ago
The latest trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended Thursday following claims that …
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Pogacar eyes 'missing' piece ahead of Vuelta return
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Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday that winning the Vuelta a Espana would fulfil one of the few major ambitions left in his …
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Pegula hangs on to dispatch Anisimova, reach Cincinnati semi-finals
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World number three Jessica Pegula extended her dominance over Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, beating her fellow American …
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Duplantis edges Karalis to win Lausanne Diamond League pole vault
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Pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis edged a gripping battle with his Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis to win …
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Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal
AFP - 3h ago
Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 …
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Brook makes Pakistan pay for drop as England dominate first Test
AFP - 3h ago
Harry Brook punished Pakistan for dropping him at the start of his innings Thursday with a quickfire 91 that …
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Former NBA MVP Harden reportedly set to return to Cavaliers
AFP - 4h ago
Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the …
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Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence
AFP - 4h ago
Carlos Alcaraz announced on Thursday that he will return at the US Open to defend his title after recovering from a …
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Newcastle boss Jaissle unfazed by lack of respect
AFP - 6h ago
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle insists he doesn't care about the lack of respect for his team ahead of the new …
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US Open purse to top $100 mn as Grand Slams form player council
AFP - 6h ago
The US Open purse will top $100 million for the first time, a 20% increase on last year's $85 million that the US Tennis …
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Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window
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Michael Carrick expects Manchester United's Premier League title challenge to be bolstered by new signings after his …
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Hull aim to silence critics after unexpected promotion to Premier League
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Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic vowed to silence his club's critics after they were labelled relegation certainties ahead …
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Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties
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Pakistan dismissed Jordan Cox and Joe Root to give themselves renewed hope in the first Test against England at …
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Kenya's Kipyegon ends season with hamstring injury
AFP - 7h ago
Kenyan middle-distance star Faith Kipyegon has ended her season due to a hamstring injury and will miss next month's …
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Wang downs Sindhu to break Indian hearts at badminton worlds
AFP - 5h ago
China's world number three Wang Zhi Yi overcame severe cramps to down Indian star P.V. Sindhu and reach the …
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German football fans plan widespread VAR protests
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German football club fan groups are planning to launch widespread protests over VAR technology during the first round of …
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Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link
AFP - 4m ago
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina …
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Newly-crowned European champ Werro turns focus on 800m record
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Newly-crowned European 800m champion Audrey Werro will turn her attention from her stunning triumph in Birmingham last …
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Hamilton 'fittest ever' as he chases eighth F1 title
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Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, …
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Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
AFP - 5h ago
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are "active" in the transfer market after reports the …
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Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence
AFP - 1h ago
Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.
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Spurs eyeing move for Man City's Savinho and Marmoush - reports
AFP - 5h ago
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush from their Premier League …
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Alvarez 'focused' says new Atletico team-mate Romero
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New Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero said Thursday he sees his teammate and Argentina compatriot Julian Alvarez …
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Springboks captain Kolisi to miss first All Blacks Test
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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will miss the first Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday as he recovers …
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West Ham warn fans about 'offensive' Solomon chant
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English Championship club West Ham have warned fans not to sing an "offensive and divisive" chant about winger Manor …
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From beach to Bulls: relaxed Tsunoda savours rare F1 drive
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Japanese Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda was relaxing on the beach when he got the call he had been "dying" for: the …
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Max Verstappen: Natural-born winner
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Max Verstappen can be abrasive and is not to everyone's taste but there's no doubt that everyone is in awe of the …
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Van Dijk urges Liverpool to make amends for 'unacceptable' season
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has challenged his side to make amends for their "unacceptable" performances last …
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'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030
AFP - 8h ago
Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the …
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All Blacks replace Tuipulotu with Holland for Springboks Test
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New Zealand have made one change to the team that beat Ireland last month for the first of four Tests against world …
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Rain delays start of second day's play in England-Pakistan opener
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England's bid to strengthen their grip on the first Test against Pakistan was halted by bad weather as rain delayed the …
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Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP
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Formula One is back after its summer break, with every sign the championship could go down to the wire as the chasing …
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Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030: team
AFP - 11m ago
Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the …
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Australia coach Walters heading to St Helens after World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
Australia coach Kevin Walters will leave the role to take over at English Super League powerhouse St Helens after the …
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Fallout far-reaching for Australian Rules after latest scandal
AFP - 6h ago
An alcohol-fuelled scandal swirling around a top Australian Rules team has been splashed across newspaper front pages as …
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Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round
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Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy …
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Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw
AFP - 11h ago
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer …
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Messi scores first goal since father's death
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Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death, pointing to the sky in tribute, but Inter Miami had to …
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PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick
AFP - 9h ago
Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will …
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Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta
AFP - 10h ago
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the "best club in the …
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Japan's King Kazu, 59, scores twice from spot to make cup history
AFP - 13h ago
Kazuyoshi Miura scored twice from the penalty spot as the 59-year-old striker became the oldest goalscorer in the …
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Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights
AFP - 13h ago
Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather …
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Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset
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Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday to …
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WADA pledges vigilance on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Olympics
Aug 19 2026
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general told AFP Wednesday that the organization will "be vigilant" in …
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Duran double edges Celtic closer to Champions League
Aug 19 2026
Scottish champions Celtic closed in on a place in the Champions League with a comprehensive 3-0 win over LASK Linz in …
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Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga
Aug 19 2026
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over …
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Cobolli halts Jodar to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals
Aug 19 2026
Roland Garros finalist Flavio Cobolli labored two and a half hours to engineer a turnaround, finally overhauling red-hot …
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Robinson and Tongue share match ball after dismissing Pakistan
Aug 19 2026
England's Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared both the wickets and the match ball as they joined forces to bowl out …
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McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds
Aug 19 2026
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever "brought value" to LIV Golf, as the …
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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener
Aug 19 2026
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by …
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PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch
Aug 19 2026
Paris Saint-Germain's opening match of their Ligue 1 title defence has been moved to scheduled visitors Rennes' Roazhon …
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All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick
Aug 19 2026
Sean Fitzpatrick, captain of the only New Zealand team to win a Test series in South Africa, told AFP on Wednesday the …
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Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'
Aug 19 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe …
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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener
Aug 19 2026
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five apiece wickets as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by …
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Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard
Aug 19 2026
Frank Lampard has challenged Coventry to follow his survival blueprint as the Sky Blues prepare for their first Premier …
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Bayern's Hoeness 'speechless' after second Musiala collapse
Aug 19 2026
Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said Wednesday he was "speechless" after Jamal Musiala's second on-field …
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Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah
Aug 19 2026
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on …
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Referees chief Webb wants clamp-down on Premier League set-piece grappling
Aug 19 2026
Premier League clubs have been warned to expect a tougher stance from officials on grappling and holding at set-pieces …
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Robinson makes history as Pakistan collapse against England
Aug 19 2026
Ollie Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England as the recalled …
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Alvarez can win back Atletico fans in two games: club chief
Aug 19 2026
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said Wednesday wantaway striker Julian Alvarez can win over the club's fans in …
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Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports
Aug 19 2026
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million ($68 …
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Sainz signs new contract with F1 team Williams
Aug 19 2026
Carlos Sainz signed a "multi-year" contract extension with Formula One team Williams on Wednesday to quash speculation …
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Playing at Real Madrid 'not for everyone': Bernardo Silva
Aug 19 2026
Bernardo Silva said playing for Real Madrid "is not for everyone" after the Portugal midfielder was presented by the …
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Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino
Aug 19 2026
One of FIFA's vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body's embattled president Gianni …
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Lawson replaces injured Hadjar for Red Bull at Dutch GP
Aug 19 2026
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar has withdrawn from the Dutch Grand Prix due to injury and will be replaced on the grid by Liam …
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Kyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine
Aug 19 2026
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday he had made "a huge mistake" after he was provisionally suspended …
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Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah: source
Aug 19 2026
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al …
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Leeds sign Swiss defender Elvedi from Monchengladbach
Aug 19 2026
Leeds signed Switzerland defender Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday in a deal worth a reported £8.5 …
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Arsenal chief expects Arteta to sign new contract 'very shortly'
Aug 19 2026
Mikel Arteta will sign a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal "very shortly", the club's chief executive …
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Robinson double rocks Pakistan in first Test before rain stops play
Aug 19 2026
England bowler Ollie Robinson took a wicket with the first ball of the match as his double strike left Pakistan reeling …
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Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco
Aug 19 2026
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been released by Monaco after a single season, in a move …
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Japan target record medal haul at home Asian Games
Aug 19 2026
Japan are aiming to win more medals than ever before at their home Asian Games next month in Nagoya, chef de mission …
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England bowl against Pakistan in first Test of post-Bazball era
Aug 19 2026
England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on …
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Villa sign Japanese 'keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri
Aug 19 2026
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender …
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Suthar shines as India crush Sri Lanka in 600th Test
Aug 19 2026
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in …
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Japanese 'keeper Suzuki signs for Aston Villa
Aug 19 2026
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of …
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Paul Pogba to be released by Monaco: club
Aug 19 2026
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the …
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India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test
Aug 19 2026
India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 175-6 at lunch on the final day …
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Bowling great Donald warns Bangladesh that Australia will hit back hard
Aug 19 2026
South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second …
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Aussie Rules club suspends five players for drinking, bringing women to hotel
Aug 19 2026
Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday for late-night drinking and bringing …
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Five Premier League stars to watch this season
Aug 19 2026
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 …
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Ikitau, Suaalii named in Australia squad for Argentina Tests
Aug 19 2026
Star Wallabies centres Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii were named Wednesday in coach Les Kiss's squad for the …
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Aussie Rules club suspends five players amid police probe
Aug 19 2026
Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday without giving a reason, after police …
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No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
Aug 19 2026
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to …
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No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to power ahead in Cincinnati
Aug 19 2026
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to …
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Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic Lamour
Aug 19 2026
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hope the departure of Kevin Lamour does not spark damaging revelations …
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Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 percent of Liverpool: report
Aug 19 2026
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40 percent of Premier League giants Liverpool, the …
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Gauff finds a way into the Cincinnati fourth round
Aug 18 2026
Coco Gauff needed to battle following a sizzling first set on Tuesday to complete a 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Ann Li …
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Bayern's Musiala reveals 'neurological disorder' after on-field collapse
Aug 18 2026
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field …
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Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City
Aug 18 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri said he was ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to …
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Venus, Stephens, Monfils named among US Open wild cards
Aug 18 2026
Former US Open women's singles champions Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens were among the players to receive US Open …
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Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
Aug 18 2026
Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation …
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Root adamant England don't need 'huge change' to Bazball style
Aug 18 2026
England captain Joe Root is wary of "ripping up" their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team …
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F1's Albon re-signs with Williams for 2027
Aug 18 2026
Formula One constructor Williams announced Tuesday it was extending the contract of driver Alex Albon for next season.
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India close on victory in first Test against Sri Lanka
Aug 18 2026
India took a big step towards victory in the first Test in Galle on Tuesday after their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka, …
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Four-time champion Roglic to ride Vuelta after training crash
Aug 18 2026
Four-time champion Primoz Roglic is fit to take part in the Vuelta a Espana, less than a month after being involved in a …
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Bayern's Musiala returns to training after on-field collapse
Aug 18 2026
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is training alone after tests following his collapse on the pitch during …
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Kane confirms Bayern extension talks set to start
Aug 18 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has said he is set to start negotiations to extend his contract with the Bundesliga …
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Pant fastest to 100 sixes as India set Sri Lanka 372 to win first Test
Aug 18 2026
Rishabh Pant became the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket and helped India set Sri Lanka a stiff target of …
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Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga
Aug 18 2026
A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region's top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over …
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