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FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup
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Global footballers' union FIFPro on Monday called for longer half-time breaks at next year's World Cup to mitigate the …
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Alcaraz survives, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day
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Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to progress …
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Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters
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Fluminense sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the …
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Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
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Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon …
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Alcaraz survives scare, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day
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Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the …
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Only Messi can shirk defending: warns Monterrey coach before Dortmund clash
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Monterrey coach Domenec Torrent warned his team every player must defend diligently if the Mexican club are to stand any …
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Wimbledon qualifier Tarvet vows to get creative with expenses
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Britain's Oliver Tarvet aims to be creative with his expenses after the amateur beat fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi in …
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Alcaraz survives Fognini scare to launch Wimbledon title defence
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Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini on Monday before …
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'Starvation' days over as cyclists prepare to gorge on Tour de France
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Not so long ago, cyclists heading into the Tour de France were skinny string beans weighing and measuring every grain of …
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Sabalenka boosted by hitting with Djokovic and Sinner at Wimbledon
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Aryna Sabalenka said practising with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner had sharpened her game after the world number one …
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Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day as Alcaraz launches title bid
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Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the Wimbledon second round on the hottest opening day in the history of the …
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Bosch breaks through as South Africa set Zimbabwe huge target
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South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch ended stubborn resistance by Zimbabwe's opening batsmen with a wicket in the last …
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'No panic' says Medvedev after shock Wimbledon exit
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Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev said he was "not panicking" after a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon …
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Medvedev suffers shock early Wimbledon exit
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Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon on Monday at the hands of …
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Archer misses out as England unchanged for second India Test
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England named an unchanged team for the second Test against India starting at Edgbaston on Wednesday, as Jofra Archer …
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Top seed Sabalenka cruises into Wimbledon second round
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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Wimbledon second round on Monday, beating Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine …
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Britain's Tarvet says 'not here for the money' after landmark Wimbledon win
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Britain's Oliver Tarvet shrugged off any bitter feelings about rules preventing him from collecting all of his Wimbledon …
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Tearful Jabeur forced to retire from Wimbledon first-round clash
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Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur broke down in tears before retiring from her first-round match against Viktoriya …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka in action on day one at sizzling Wimbledon
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Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka seeks to banish a …
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Wimbledon 'ready' for soaring temperatures
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Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said the Grand Slam was not used to baking summer temperatures but "we're …
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Three talking points from Austrian Grand Prix
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Lando Norris and his McLaren team flew home from Austria with a smile on their faces, but for Max Verstappen and Red …
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French injury worries mount ahead of first All Blacks Test
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Fullback Cheikh Tiberghien and wing Gabin Villiere are injury worries for France days away from their first Test with …
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India coach Gambhir faces growing pressure ahead of second England Test
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Gautam Gambhir is under growing pressure ahead of the second Test against England after India's loss at Headingley made …
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Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions
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David Havili and Shannon Frizell were among four All Blacks named Monday as part of an Australia-New Zealand XV to face …
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Kiss urges under-strength Reds to 'rip in' against Lions
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Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss called on his side to dominate the breakdown and "rip in" against the British and Irish …
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Farrell expects Reds to be 'big step up' for Lions
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Maro Itoje will captain a vastly changed British and Irish Lions for their second Australian match against Queensland …
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Injured scrum-half Williams ruled out of Lions tour
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The British and Irish Lions suffered a "shocking" setback Monday with experienced scrum-half Tomos Williams ruled out of …
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All Blacks lose injured prop Williams for France series
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New Zealand prop Tamaiti Williams was on Monday ruled out of the three-Test series against France with a knee injury …
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The players to watch at women's Euro 2025
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Spain will be favourites to win the women's Euro 2025 when the tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, but the …
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England's nemesis Spain bid to add Euro title to world crown
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Spain are aiming for their first ever women's European title as the reigning world champions head to Euro 2025 with a …
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Vinicius rallying as Mbappe eyes Real Madrid return
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One of the factors behind Real Madrid finishing the season without a major trophy was key attacker Vinicius Junior's …
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After outcry, rugby-inspired collision sport seeks new markets
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Under bright lights and cameras in Dubai, two large men charge at each other down a narrow, plastic pitch, colliding …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka in spotlight as Wimbledon gets underway
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Carlos Alcaraz starts his bid for a third successive Wimbledon men's title, while volatile women's world number one …
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Tour de France contenders and dark horses
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A star-studded line-up sets off on the 2025 Tour de France from Lille on Saturday for one of the most keenly awaited …
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Pogacar seeks century as Tour de France returns to its roots
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The Tour de France embarks on Saturday with superstar Tadej Pogacar's hunger for wins sharing top billing with the …
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Ice-cold Freese to the rescue as US down Costa Rica in Gold Cup
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Goalkeeper Matt Freese was the hero as the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals …
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Itoje back as captain as Lions ring changes for Reds clash
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Maro Itoje will captain a vastly changed British and Irish Lions team for their second Australian match against the …
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Reed wins four-man playoff to capture first LIV Golf title
Jun 29 2025
Patrick Reed birdied the first extra hole to win a four-man playoff on Sunday and capture LIV Golf Dallas for his first …
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South African Potgieter wins playoff on fifth hole for PGA Detroit title
Jun 29 2025
South African Aldrich Potgieter sank a birdie putt from just inside 18 feet on the fifth playoff hole to win the Rocket …
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Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight
Jun 29 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club …
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Nigerian Dambe boxing goes global -- amulets and charms included
Jun 29 2025
The first strikes in Dambe are thrown before the boxers even leave their house.
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Hall of Fame trainer Lukas, four-time Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 89
Jun 29 2025
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who saddled four Kentucky Derby winners among his 15 winners of US Triple Crown …
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Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro - reports
Jun 29 2025
Chelsea's forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on …
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Beating Messi's Miami 'harder than it may seem': PSG's Luis Enrique
Jun 29 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed …
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PSG rout Messi's Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters
Jun 29 2025
Paris Saint-Germain steamrollered Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as …
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England hit Jamaica for seven in perfect Euros preparation
Jun 29 2025
England's women warmed up for their title defence at Euro 2025 with a 7-0 demolition of Jamaica on Sunday at Leicester's …
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Chennai clinch inaugural Sevens title as rugby touches down in India
Jun 29 2025
Ireland Sevens international Terry Kennedy helped Chennai Bulls clinch India's inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) …
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Bogdanovic retires after 10 NBA seasons due to foot injury
Jun 29 2025
Bojan Bogdanovic, who played 10 NBA seasons after a storied European career, announced his retirement on Sunday, the …
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Kvitova relishes chance for farewell at 'special' Wimbledon
Jun 29 2025
Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is relishing the chance to say farewell to the All England Club before retiring …
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Eubank, Benn set for September rematch
Jun 29 2025
Chris Eubank and Conor Benn will battle it out again on September 20 after agreeing to a rematch to a contentious bout …
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Hamilton salutes Ferrari for 'mega-progress' with updates
Jun 29 2025
Lewis Hamilton saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the "mega progress" they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he …
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Hamilton salutes Ferrari for 'mega-process' with updates
Jun 29 2025
Lewis Hamilton saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the "mega progress" they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he …
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McLaren bask in Austrian heat as Red Bull wilt
Jun 29 2025
Lando Norris set himself up for an emotional homecoming at next weekend's British Grand Prix when he resisted race-long …
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Pistons' Beasley being investigated on NBA-related gambling: report
Jun 29 2025
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is being investigated by the US District Attorney's Office on gambling allegations …
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James opts in with Lakers for next NBA season: reports
Jun 29 2025
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers next season, hoping to …
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Fonseca expects Brazilian fans to bring the noise at Wimbledon
Jun 29 2025
Teenage Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca has warned Wimbledon opponent Jacob Fearnley that home advantage will count for …
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Norris resists Piastri to lead dominant McLaren 1-2 in Austria
Jun 29 2025
Lando Norris resisted vigorous attacks from team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri to claim a masterful McLaren …
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Saudis the next test for the new version of 'Pepball'
Jun 29 2025
The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see South American and African clubs and their fans …
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Joy and agony for Marquez brothers at Dutch MotoGP
Jun 29 2025
Marc Marquez extended his lead in the world championship standings winning the Dutch MotoGP on Sunday in a race where …
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Krejcikova ready for Wimbledon title defence after injury scare
Jun 29 2025
Barbora Krejcikova insists she is fit for her Wimbledon title defence after the Czech suffered a thigh injury scare just …
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Austrian GP delayed after Sainz' Williams catches fire
Jun 29 2025
The start of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix was aborted and delayed by 10 minutes after Carlos Sainz was unable to leave …
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Swiatek hits out at 'too intense' schedule for top tennis stars
Jun 29 2025
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek believes fans are being robbed of seeing tennis' biggest names performing at …
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Spain star Bonmati out of hospital after meningitis scare
Jun 29 2025
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday that Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati had left hospital after …
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Kinghorn itching to join Lions squad after 'sweet' Top 14 triumph
Jun 29 2025
Toulouse's Scottish winger Blair Kinghorn said it had been "weird" seeing the British and Irish Lions tour start without …
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YouTuber Paul cruises past Chavez Jr
Jun 29 2025
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul cruised to victory over Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday in a one-sided …
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British woman claims record run across Australia
Jun 29 2025
British former footballer Fran Hurndall completed a 3,800-kilometre (2,360-mile) charity run across Australia on Sunday, …
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Olson wins Western States 100 in California, Jornet third
Jun 29 2025
American ultra-trail runner Caleb Olson was a surprise winner of California's grueling Western States Endurance Run on …
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'It's a joke': Chelsea boss Maresca slams weather chaos
Jun 29 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lashed out at the two-hour weather delay that disrupted his team's Club World Cup victory …
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Lions boss Farrell hails McCarthy, Hansen after Australian tour opener
Jun 29 2025
Henry Pollock might have hogged the limelight in the British and Irish Lions Australian tour opener, but coach Andy …
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Chelsea overcome Club World Cup weather delay, set up Palmeiras quarter-final
Jun 29 2025
Chelsea beat Benfica in a game which went on for close to five hours at the Club World Cup on Saturday to set up a …
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Chelsea down Benfica to reach Club World Cup quarters after weather chaos
Jun 29 2025
Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a chaotic weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club …
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Nkunku fires Chelsea into Club World Cup quarters as Benfica downed
Jun 29 2025
Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club World …
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Ohtani unleashes 101.7mph fastball in third start for Dodgers
Jun 29 2025
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his career on Saturday, firing a 101.7mph fastball in the …
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PSG preparing for 'emotional' reunion with Messi at Club World Cup
Jun 29 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said facing former player Lionel Messi will be an "emotional" reunion for both …
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Lyon owner Textor to take step back from running club after relegation to Ligue 2
Jun 28 2025
American businessman John Textor has said he is going to take a step back from the day-to-day running of French club …
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Two-time shot put world champ Jackson posts world leading 20.95m
Jun 28 2025
Two-time reigning women's shot put world champion Chase Jackson unleashed a world-best effort for the year with a …
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Inter Miami can dream of shocking PSG: Mascherano
Jun 28 2025
Javier Mascherano insists his Inter Miami side can shock European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup …
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Schmelzel and Valenzuela lead LPGA pairs event
Jun 28 2025
American Sarah Schmelzel and Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela combined to post a two-under par 68 on Saturday that …
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South Africa's Potgieter grabs PGA Detroit lead
Jun 28 2025
South Africa's 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter birdied six of the first eight holes and seized a two-stroke lead after …
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Ramos kicks Toulouse to dramatic Top 14 title after extra-time
Jun 28 2025
Full-back Thomas Ramos kicked two dramatic penalty goals in extra-time as Toulouse edged Bordeaux-Begles 39-33 on …
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England defend Under-21 Euro crown with dramatic win over Germany
Jun 28 2025
England successfully defended their Under-21 European Championship title as Jonathan Rowe's header gave Lee Carlsey's …
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MLB legend Parker, two-time World Series champ, dies at 74
Jun 28 2025
Dave Parker, a seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star and two-time World Series champion outfielder and designated …
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Carapaz knocked out of Tour de France with stomach bug
Jun 28 2025
Richard Carapaz, the reigning Tour de France king of the mountains, will miss this year's race after developing a …
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Springbok coach Erasmus introduces 'hybrid player' Esterhuizen
Jun 28 2025
Innovative South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus called centre-turned-flanker Andre Esterhuizen a "hybrid player" on …
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Chelsea agree deal for Dortmund's Gittens - reports
Jun 28 2025
Chelsea are set to add England under-21 international winger Jamie Gittens to their forward line after agreeing a deal …
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Palmeiras edge Brazilian rivals Botafogo in extra time at Club World Cup
Jun 28 2025
Substitute Paulinho scored an extra-time winner to settle a Brazilian battle of attrition as Palmeiras edged Botafogo …
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Norris secures pole at Austrian GP with stunning last lap to end Verstappen dominance
Jun 28 2025
Lando Norris delivered a superb final flying lap in his McLaren on Saturday to end Max Verstappen's run of domination in …
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Joint wins Eastbourne title to end Eala's history bid
Jun 28 2025
Australian teenager Maya Joint saved four match points to clinch the WTA title at Eastbourne with a dramatic victory …
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Debutant Tshituka scores twice as Springboks crush BaaBaas
Jun 28 2025
Debutant flanker Vincent Tshituka scored two tries as world champions South Africa launched a 14-match season with a …
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Fritz fuelled with confidence for Wimbledon after Eastbourne win
Jun 28 2025
Taylor Fritz said he is heading to Wimbledon in confident mood after storming to a record-extending fourth title at the …
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Draper ready to fill Murray's shoes as Britain's Wimbledon hope
Jun 28 2025
Jack Draper insists he can cope with the pressure of replacing Andy Murray as Britain's leading contender to win …
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Final third ability keeping Europe ahead as gap narrows: Wenger
Jun 28 2025
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, says the Club World Cup has shown …
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South Africa teen Pretorius hits century on Test debut against Zimbabwe
Jun 28 2025
Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a dazzling 153 on debut and transformed South Africa's fortunes on the first day of the …
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Leclerc on front row at Austrian GP as Ferrari upgrades bear fruit
Jun 28 2025
Charles Leclerc claimed a front row start and Lewis Hamilton smiled –- two clear signals on Saturday that Ferrari had …
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Pogba signs for Monaco, hoping to revive career
Jun 28 2025
Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco to return to football after a near two-year absence, the …
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Fearless Alcaraz has third Wimbledon title in his sights
Jun 28 2025
Carlos Alcaraz believes conquering his fear factor has given him the confidence to chase a landmark third successive …
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Norris savours finding 'the old me' in taking pole at Austrian GP
Jun 28 2025
Lando Norris celebrated a personal moment to savour on Saturday by claiming a dominant pole position for McLaren at the …
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Raducanu 'just friends' with future doubles partner Alcaraz
Jun 28 2025
British number one Emma Raducanu refused to be drawn on rumours of a relationship with French Open champion Carlos …
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Coaching upheaval won't dent Sinner's Wimbledon title charge
Jun 28 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner insists his surprise decision to part with two of his coaching staff on the eve of …
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Gauff 'tired of talking' about Sabalenka French Open spat
Jun 28 2025
Coco Gauff is keen to move on from the fallout of her French Open final victory over Aryna Sabalenka as the American …
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Pegula downs Swiatek to win Bad Homburg grass-court title
Jun 28 2025
World number three Jessica Pegula beat Poland's Iga Swiatek in straight sets to win her third title of the season at Bad …
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Relieved Marc Marquez surges to Dutch MotoGP sprint win
Jun 28 2025
World championship leader Marc Marquez bounced back from two crashes in practice to win the Dutch MotoGP sprint race on …
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