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Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors
AFP - 2h ago
The Big Bash League is to be partially privatised, beginning with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades, …
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Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach US Open quarter-finals, Zverev and Rybakina advance
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Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, beating Iga Swiatek to book a quarter final with Elena Rybakina …
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Zverev romps into quarter-finals as Darderi downed
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Top seed Alexander Zverev romped into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight sets defeat of Italy's …
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Pakistan roll the dice in search of consolation win over England
AFP - 4h ago
Pakistan will try to salvage something from the wreckage of a woeful tour of England with an upset victory in the third …
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Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?
AFP - 4h ago
Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain have already secured their status as one of the Champions League's greatest teams by …
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Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals
AFP - 5h ago
Coco Gauff bested rising US star Iva Jovic on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time since …
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Blockx first Belgian man to reach US Open quarter-finals
AFP - 6h ago
Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo in four sets on Monday to become the first Belgian man ever to reach the US …
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Comeback queen Zheng reaches US Open quarter-finals, Rybakina and Gauff advance
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Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, rallying to beat Iga Swiatek and reach the quarter-finals as …
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Rybakina tops Osaka, sets US Open quarter-final clash with Zheng
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World number two Elena Rybakina swept past four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 on Monday to line up a US …
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Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL season as league expands global reach
AFP - 7h ago
The most ambitious NFL season in history kicks off on Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch, an unprecedented global …
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Osaka seeks answers to nagging achilles injury after US Open exit
Sep 07 2026
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka says she'll try to get to the bottom of a lingering left Achilles tendon injury …
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Comeback queen Zheng reaches US Open quarter-finals, Belgian history for Blockx
Sep 07 2026
Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, rallying to beat Iga Swiatek and reach the quarter-finals as …
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Zheng shocks Swiatek in another incredible US Open comeback
Sep 07 2026
Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen, who had to come through US Open qualifying, stunned six-time Grand Slam champion …
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Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jaded
Sep 07 2026
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season "was not easy" for his World Cup …
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Alcaraz faces Shelton in blockbuster US Open quarter-final
Sep 07 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face his toughest test yet when he takes on red-hot American Ben Shelton on …
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Comeback queen Zheng strikes again for US Open quarter-final berth
Sep 07 2026
Olympic gold medallist Zheng QinWen pulled off another incredible comeback Monday to stun six-time Grand Slam champion …
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Third absence for injured Hadjar as Lawson fills in again in Spain
Sep 07 2026
Isack Hadjar, who has missed the last two grand prix with a wrist injury, will again be absent from this weekend's …
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Willemse replaces Kolbe for Springboks' All Blacks series decider
Sep 07 2026
Damian Willemse will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe at full-back in two changes named by South Africa head coach …
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Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploits
Sep 07 2026
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Monday it was natural for people to consider him a potential Ballon d'Or winner …
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Andreeva survives in three sets against Potapova
Sep 07 2026
Fifth-seeded French Open champion Mirra Andreeva of Russia shook off a slow start to beat Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4 …
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'Impressive' Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
Sep 07 2026
Carlos Alcaraz is at his "truly impressive" best as far as Ben Shelton can see, but the American is eager for his shot …
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Bowling coach Noffke says Pakistan's off-field issues are nothing new
Sep 07 2026
Bowling coach Ashley Noffke said on Monday there was "always something going on in the background" of Pakistan cricket …
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England quick Archer in 'good place' after injuries
Sep 07 2026
England paceman Jofra Archer believes he is now in a "good place" after a succession of career-threatening injuries but …
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Three talking points from the Italian Grand Prix
Sep 07 2026
Rarely has a race, or a singular drive, stirred the emotions as did Kimi Antonelli's spectacular home triumph in …
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Pietersen joins England coaching team ahead of World Cup
Sep 07 2026
Kevin Pietersen has joined England's white-ball coaching team as a "specialist mentor" in the build-up to next year's …
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Fury claims Joshua bout is off, calls for Usyk trilogy
Sep 07 2026
Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua is backing out of their much-anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown and has …
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China's teenage 223cm basketball player 'just a little girl'
Sep 07 2026
Chinese teenage basketball player Zhang Ziyu stands 223cm (7ft 4in) and towers over opponents at the Women's World Cup …
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African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw
Sep 07 2026
Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United, who surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 …
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Australian Rules limits contact training to reduce concussion
Sep 07 2026
Australian Rules football's governing body on Monday announced limits on contact training in a bid to reduce concussion …
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'Super-human' Alcaraz books US Open quarter-final clash with Shelton
Sep 07 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win in his injury return at the US Open, downing Tommy Paul …
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Philippine sensation Eala looks forward to Asian Games 'fun'
Sep 07 2026
Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala said she can't wait to experience the "really fun environment" of the Asian Games …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion
Sep 07 2026
When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, after leading the Italian outfit to Champions …
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Under-fire Labuschagne named in Australia Test squad for South Africa
Sep 07 2026
Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne can "still make a positive contribution", chief Australia selector George Bailey said …
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Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch again this season, says Dodgers manager
Sep 07 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch again this season, team manager Dave Roberts …
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World number one An sends Asian Games warning with China hat-trick
Sep 07 2026
Badminton world number one An Se-young sent a warning for the Asian Games as she clinched her third China Masters title …
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Driver thanks 'superhero' rival for saving him from flaming race car
Sep 07 2026
A British racing driver thanked a "superhero" rival for pulling him from the flaming wreckage of his car after a horror …
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PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns
Sep 07 2026
Another UEFA Champions League season gets going this week with the beginning of the league phase as Paris Saint-Germain …
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Tiafoe tops Medvedev in straight sets at US Open
Sep 07 2026
American Frances Tiafoe swept past former champion Daniil Medvedev in straight sets Sunday to advance to the …
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Shelton steams into US Open quarter-final clash with Alcaraz
Sep 07 2026
Eighth-seeded Ben Shelton overpowered former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to book a US …
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Pegula tops Cirstea to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 07 2026
Former US Open finalist Jessica Pegula defeated Sorana Cirstea of Romania in straight sets Sunday to advance to the …
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Alcaraz turns up heat to reach US Open quarters
Sep 07 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win in his injury return at the US Open, downing Tommy Paul …
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Enjoying the moment: Alcaraz steps it up to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 06 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, gaining confidence with every match, cruised into the US Open quarter-finals on …
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Zverev seeks US Open last eight as Osaka faces Rybakina
Sep 06 2026
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev headlines the action at the US Open on Monday, taking on Luciano Darderi for a place in the …
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Noskova edges Kostyuk to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 06 2026
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova reached the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday, edging Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in …
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La Rochelle half-backs lead fightback against Toulouse
Sep 06 2026
La Rochelle fought back from a brilliant 12-minute burst by visiting Toulouse to beat the defending champions 30-27 with …
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Gatti salvages Juve draw with AC Milan in Serie A
Sep 06 2026
Federico Gatti came off the bench and scored an injury-time equaliser as Juventus snatched a 1-1 draw with AC Milan in …
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Defending champion Alcaraz powers into US Open quarter-finals
Sep 06 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, gaining confidence with every match, cruised into the US Open quarter-finals on …
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Sinayoko stars as unbeaten Paris FC down Marseille
Sep 06 2026
Lassine Sinayoko scored a hat-trick as Paris FC continued their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a 3-2 victory …
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Minnows Augsburg sink Frankfurt to top Bundesliga table
Sep 06 2026
Bavarian minnows Augsburg came from a goal down to a 4-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday, while a …
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Sabalenka books US Open quarter-final clash with Noskova
Sep 06 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued American Taylor Townsend in straight sets on Sunday to book a US …
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Yamal hits double as 'nearly perfect' Barca thrash Valencia
Sep 06 2026
Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in …
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Sabalenka surges past Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 06 2026
Aryna Sabalenka kept her US Open three-peat bid alive Sunday, charging into the US Open quarter-finals with a confidence …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Sep 06 2026
Arsenal laid down an early marker in the Premier League title race by coming from behind to end Chelsea's promising …
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Alonso urges Chelsea to learn from painful defeat at Arsenal
Sep 06 2026
Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to use their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as a valuable lesson in the race to catch the …
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Defending champion Sabalenka reaches US Open quarter-finals
Sep 06 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka led the way into the US Open quarter-finals, subduing American Taylor Townsend in …
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Arsenal deliver statement fightback to end Chelsea's flying start
Sep 06 2026
Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea's emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 …
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Leclerc accepts blame as Hamilton laments Ferrari approach
Sep 06 2026
Charles Leclerc admitted his opening-lap scrap with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton went "too far" before crashing out …
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Antonelli living 'a dream' after astonishing home win
Sep 06 2026
Kimi Antonelli had every reason to pinch himself on Sunday after his spectacular triumph for Mercedes from 19th on the …
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Van Aert claims shortened Vuelta stage 15 win in high heat
Sep 06 2026
Wout van Aert won a sprint from a small breakaway group to claim stage 15 of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday, which was …
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Impressive Daryz keeps Arc double dream alive
Sep 06 2026
Daryz rubber-stamped his status as favourite to become only the ninth horse to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice, …
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Strasbourg hit Troyes for six as Amo-Ameyaw sparkles
Sep 06 2026
Strasbourg thumped Troyes 6-2 away in Ligue 1 on Sunday as English winger Sam Amo-Ameyaw scored twice as a late …
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Yamal hits double as perfect Barca thrash Valencia
Sep 06 2026
Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in …
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Carrick defends Man Utd start despite defensive concerns
Sep 06 2026
Michael Carrick said Manchester United's start to the Premier League season has not been "that bad" despite conceding …
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Sensational Antonelli wins Italian GP from back of grid
Sep 06 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the most sensational triumphs in the long history of the Italian …
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Everton shrug off transfer window woes to hold Man Utd
Sep 06 2026
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a superb strike with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch …
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Championship leader Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix
Sep 06 2026
Kimi Antonelli produced a dazzling drive from the back of the grid to see off Mercedes teammate George Russell and win …
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'Nothing has changed': FIFA confirms Infantino to run for re-election
Sep 06 2026
Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan …
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Vardy signs for Championship strugglers Burnley
Sep 06 2026
Championship strugglers Burnley signed former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy on a one-year contract on Sunday.
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FIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election
Sep 06 2026
Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan …
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Italian GP red-flagged after massive Leclerc crash
Sep 06 2026
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza was halted after just two laps in Sunday after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc slid off the …
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At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16
Sep 06 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev picked up the pace at the US Open on Saturday, virtually sprinting to a 6-2, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 …
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Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes
Sep 06 2026
Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 on a Saturday of upsets that …
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Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust friend Eala in US Open epic
Sep 06 2026
American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach …
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Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta
Sep 06 2026
Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on …
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Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1
Sep 06 2026
World number two Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva on Saturday, beating the unseeded …
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Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash
Sep 06 2026
American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach …
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Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16
Sep 06 2026
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka survived another erratic outing, beating Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 on …
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Argentina 'let off hook' by Australia as Kiss's winning run ends
Sep 06 2026
Wallabies coach Les Kiss lamented Saturday his side letting Argentina "off the hook" as his four-match win streak came …
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Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16
Sep 05 2026
Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 in a day of upsets that dented …
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Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw
Sep 05 2026
Australia's four-match winning run came to an end in Mendoza on Saturday as the Wallabies failed to exploit a late …
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Olympic champion Zheng storms home to reach US Open last 16
Sep 05 2026
Zheng Qinwen pulled off an epic upset, winning the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and keep her unlikely US Open …
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Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
Sep 05 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be under the microscope again on Sunday taking on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul …
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Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
Sep 05 2026
Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win
Sep 05 2026
Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, turning back Spain's Cristina Bucsa in …
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Bordeaux hammer Racing in Top 14 start as Bielle-Biarrey extends deal
Sep 05 2026
Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles started the new Top 14 season with a 10-try bang as star wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey …
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Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot
Sep 05 2026
A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two …
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Swiatek into US Open fourth round in tight two-setter
Sep 05 2026
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek reached the US Open fourth round on Saturday with a tight two-set victory over …
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Werro wins in Brussels, as Russell and Dos Santos shine
Sep 05 2026
In-form Swiss Audrey Werro was forced into a dip for victory in the 800m, while newly-minted world record holders Masai …
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Keys: 'I felt like I couldn't play tennis'
Sep 05 2026
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys felt "scared" and as though "I couldn't play tennis anymore," she said …
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Kolbe breaks jaw and shoulder injury sidelines Savea
Sep 05 2026
Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie …
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Simmonds stars as Pau upset Montpellier
Sep 05 2026
Joe Simmonds's steady boot helped Pau stun last season's beaten finalists Montpellier 27-19 in their Top 14 opener on …
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Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League
Sep 05 2026
Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made …
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Inter roar back in five-goal thriller with Napoli
Sep 05 2026
A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two …
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Zheng rallies to stun Keys, Anisimova out in US Open third round
Sep 05 2026
Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen rallied from 0-5 down in the final set to stun Madison Keys on Saturday and reach …
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Potapova upsets 2025 US Open runner-up Anisimova
Sep 05 2026
Amanda Anisimova, runner-up at the 2025 US Open, fell Saturday in the third round to Anastasia Potapova, who capitalized …
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Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held
Sep 05 2026
New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to …
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Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke
Sep 05 2026
Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
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South Africa dominate New Zealand in second half to lead series
Sep 05 2026
South Africa produced a brilliant second-half display to earn a 29-24 Test victory over New Zealand in Johannesburg on …
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Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight
Sep 05 2026
Lewis Hamilton was left disappointed on Saturday as the pace in his Ferrari evaporated as he qualified fifth for the …
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Lens lose again ahead of Champions League date
Sep 05 2026
Lens's difficult start to the new season continued on Saturday as Mamadou Kone scored his first Ligue 1 goal to give …
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Vuelta stage 15 shortened due to extreme heat, Mas consolidates lead
Sep 05 2026
Vuelta a Espana organisers said they were shortening Sunday's stage 15 route from Palma del Rio to Cordoba by around 80 …
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Big-spending Spurs must make better attacking decisions, says De Zerbi
Sep 05 2026
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said that his side must make better decisions in the final third after failling to score …
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