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Mount injury overshadows Man Utd draw with Paris Saint-Germain
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Manchester United managed a creditable 1-1 draw with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on …
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Vollering grabs Tour de France lead in Nice
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Demi Vollering's late attack and solo break for victory earned the overall lead of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday …
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MotoGP leader Martin soars to victory in British GP sprint race
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MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin soared to victory in Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
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All Black Tuipulotu surprised after Sharks include Nonu
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New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu said on Saturday he was "surprised" that South African club the Sharks had included …
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Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private …
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Euros to showcase new TV guidelines on non-sexualisation of women athletes
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New guidelines to prevent broadcasters sexualising coverage of women athletes will come into place when the European …
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Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach
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Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Belgian Hugo Bross as coach of South Africa, the national football association …
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'Calm' Kiss savours first win as Wallabies boss
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New Australia coach Les Kiss said he was "calm and collected" after opening his Wallabies tenure with a roller-coaster …
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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
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Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club …
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Duplantis bids for fourth European title as stars align in Birmingham
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Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis leads 10 world champions seeking glory when a high-quality European …
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Recovering Marchand to skip medleys at European swim champs
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Swimming star Leon Marchand has cut back on the events he will compete in at the European championships starting Monday …
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Wallabies squeeze past Japan to give Kiss a winning start
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Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan in …
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Johnson reveals 'stress' of Grand Slam Track collapse, clarifies payment
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Michael Johnson said he had "nights where I didn't sleep" during the collapse of his Grand Slam Track (GST) athletics …
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Guimaraes eager to 'make history' at Arsenal after £75 mn move
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Bruno Guimaraes said he wanted to "make history" at Arsenal after joining the Premier League champions from top-flight …
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MotoGP leader Martin speeds to British Grand Prix pole
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MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin set a new lap record on his way to pole position for both Saturday's …
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Defending champion Ferrand-Prevot out of Tour de France Femmes
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Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France Femmes before Saturday's …
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Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle
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Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of …
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Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
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Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite …
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Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino's side
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A rare woman in the top echelons of football, the head of Norway's federation Lise Klaveness has been a thorn in FIFA's …
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Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto
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Reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Friday while …
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Defending champion Shelton storms to Montreal win
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Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on …
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Travis Head wins Australian cricketer of the year gong
AFP - 16h ago
Star batsman Travis Head has won Australia's top cricketing honour for the second year in a row, edging Alex Carey to …
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Death of NBA forward Clarke ruled accident due to heroin, cocaine
Aug 07 2026
The death of NBA Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled an accident due to "the effects of heroin and …
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Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support
Aug 07 2026
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support after over a week of scathing …
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FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American football
Aug 07 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday received support from several leading South American football figures as he …
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Shelton storms to Montreal win as title defence solidifies
Aug 07 2026
Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on …
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All Blacks need to improve says coach after opening win against Stormers
Aug 07 2026
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said his team needed to improve after they beat the Stormers 38-21 in the opening match of …
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All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against Stormers
Aug 07 2026
Four late tries sealed a 38-21 win for the New Zealand All Blacks against the Stormers in the opening match of their …
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Bezzecchi smashes Silverstone track record in MotoGP qualifying
Aug 07 2026
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi returned after a broken collarbone to shave almost a full second off the Silverstone track …
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Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland
Aug 07 2026
Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan hammered Ireland by 92 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.
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Niewiadoma seizes Tour de France Femmes lead on Mont Ventoux
Aug 07 2026
Kasia Niewiadoma sprung a surprise on her two rivals Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering with a long-range solo win on the …
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Flintoff quits England Lions role after Sydney Thunder appointment
Aug 07 2026
Andrew Flintoff said Friday he had stepped down from his role as coach of the second-string England Lions after his …
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FIFA chief Infantino travels to Colombia for presidential inauguration
Aug 07 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino arrived on Friday in the Colombian city of Cali to attend hard-right president Abelardo …
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Japan defender Tomiyasu joins Crystal Palace
Aug 07 2026
Crystal Palace on Friday announced the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, reportedly on a free transfer.
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Celtic boss O'Neill out of hospital after 'small procedure'
Aug 07 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants.
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Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri - reports
Aug 07 2026
Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup …
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Call for Infantino to resign comes in wake of wave of support
Aug 07 2026
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support, after over a week of scathing …
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McLaren boss glad of 'harmony' between F1 teammates Norris and Piastri
Aug 07 2026
McLaren boss Andrea Stella is proud of the way Formula One world champion Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri have …
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Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says icon's masseur
Aug 07 2026
Diego Maradona was bedridden, suffering from edema, and appeared resigned to his fate in his final days, according to …
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Fleming 'like me, but better': McCullum on new England Test coach
Aug 07 2026
Brendon McCullum has hailed his successor Stephen Fleming as "like me, but better", after England appointed his former …
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Infantino and the failed investment plan -- What they said
Aug 07 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's position remains precarious, despite having received support from senior directors and …
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Kiss takes reins as Wallabies face Japan
Aug 07 2026
Australia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go …
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South Africa coach Erasmus wary of struggling Argentina
Aug 07 2026
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insists the world champions face a "massive challenge" against Argentina on …
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Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur
Aug 07 2026
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex …
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No.1 Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto
Aug 07 2026
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's …
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Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur at Montreal
Aug 06 2026
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex …
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UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino
Aug 06 2026
Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his cancelled plan to bring private finance into …
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Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost
Aug 06 2026
Real Madrid on Thursday announced a new six-year deal for star forward Vinicius Junior and the signing of teenage …
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All Blacks skipper Taylor cautiously recovering from calf strain
Aug 06 2026
Playing time could be restricted for New Zealand stand-in captain Codie Taylor before the first Test against South …
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UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat
Aug 06 2026
Pressure built further on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his handling of the now shelved private investment plan …
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PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco
Aug 06 2026
Paris Saint-Germain announced Thursday the signing of France international Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue 1 outfit …
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CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA
Aug 06 2026
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of FIFA's private investor plan, …
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Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US
Aug 06 2026
Promoter Frank Warren has refused to say if the 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson …
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Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP
Aug 06 2026
Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a …
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Le Court sprints to stage six Tour de France Femmes win
Aug 06 2026
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court overcame an early fall and mechanical problems on Thursday to win a sprint finish for stage …
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Doping body says Parker's positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
Aug 06 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs …
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British Grand Prix stays on MotoGP calendar until 2028
Aug 06 2026
The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar until at least 2028.
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UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment
Aug 06 2026
European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on …
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Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
Aug 06 2026
Real Madrid on Thursday announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for what …
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Pogacar teammate Del Toro gets new UAE deal after Tour podium
Aug 06 2026
Young Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro was rewarded with a new UAE contract on Thursday after finishing third in the Tour de …
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Forlan named new Uruguay head coach
Aug 06 2026
Former striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World …
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England selector North not 'hung up' on Stokes absence
Aug 06 2026
England selector Marcus North said he would not get "hung up" on the retirement of captain and talisman Ben Stokes as …
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UEFA chief Ceferin: 'Underdog' leader taking fight to FIFA's Infantino
Aug 06 2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says one of his mantras is to "choose your battles", but European football's governing …
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UK Anti-Doping confirm former world champ Parker's ban lifted
Aug 06 2026
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a …
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Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor
Aug 06 2026
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving …
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England recall batsman Lawrence for Pakistan series
Aug 06 2026
England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill …
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New Australia coach Kiss gives Japan starts to Ross, Amatosero
Aug 06 2026
Les Kiss warned Thursday the Wallabies will need to be on their toes against Japan this weekend as he named a "pretty …
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How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
Aug 06 2026
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the "Bazball" …
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto
Aug 06 2026
Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of …
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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
Aug 06 2026
Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the …
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Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
Aug 06 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San …
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Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
Aug 06 2026
Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on …
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Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
Aug 06 2026
Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps signed for the NSW Waratahs Thursday with the veteran duo returning home …
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev exit Montreal Masters
Aug 06 2026
The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev …
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters
Aug 06 2026
The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev …
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Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
Aug 05 2026
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched outsiders Malawi lose 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, but still …
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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the "full support" of senior directors on Wednesday but world football's …
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula and Gauff advance at WTA Toronto event
Aug 05 2026
Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the …
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Auger-Aliassime out of Montreal ATP event with injury
Aug 05 2026
Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew on Wednesday from his home ATP Montreal Masters tournament due to a back …
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Top seed Zverev ousted in ATP Montreal opener
Aug 05 2026
French Open champion Alexander Zverev suffered a 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Tallon Griekspoor on Wednesday in his …
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with directors of world football's governing body in Morocco on …
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Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses
Aug 05 2026
The Preakness, the second leg of US horse racing's Triple Crown, will move eight days later in 2027 with hopes of …
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Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move
Aug 05 2026
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor …
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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit
Aug 05 2026
Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure, the English Premier …
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Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets to level series
Aug 05 2026
Pakistan levelled the brief series against the West Indies on Wednesday, completing an eight-wicket win just after lunch …
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Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career
Aug 05 2026
Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami announced her retirement on Wednesday ending a glittering career that brought Olympic …
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with directors of world football's governing body in Morocco on …
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Former England fly-half Burns retires from rugby union
Aug 05 2026
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns announced his retirement from rugby union on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain …
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NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'
Aug 05 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has insisted he will be back in action soon after saying Wednesday that …
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Reusser holds lead as Vollering wins in Tour de France hills
Aug 05 2026
Race favourite Demi Vollering won a three-way sprint for stage five on the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday as Marlen …
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Argentina's Albornoz hit with four-game ban for 'intimidatory' referee abuse
Aug 05 2026
Argentina's Tomas Albornoz will miss Tests against South Africa and Australia after being given a four-game suspension …
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LIV Golf CEO says funding secured to play beyond 2026
Aug 05 2026
LIV Golf has reached a deal with a lead investor to keep the series playing beyond the end of the 2026 season, LIV chief …
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Tuipulotu to lead New Zealand in South African tour opener
Aug 05 2026
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain New Zealand for the second time when they open an eight-match South African tour …
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Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Aug 05 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the Scottish champions …
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Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
Aug 05 2026
Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for …
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Salah arrives in Turkey for Trabzonspor talks
Aug 05 2026
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor …
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Inter Milan and AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in Perth friendly
Aug 05 2026
Frenchman Christopher Nkunku converted a late penalty as AC Milan drew 1-1 with rivals Inter Milan in a lacklustre …
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Mudryk back for Chelsea in friendly defeat to Juventus
Aug 05 2026
Mykhailo Mudryk played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday but was unable to stop his side …
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'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo
Aug 05 2026
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Luis Figo has called for "deceitful" Gianni Infantino to quit as pressure mounts …
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Infantino and the failed deal affair -- What they said
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino probably hoped things would return to business as usual after shelving his …
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors
Aug 05 2026
President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, …
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South Korea pro baseball league cancels games over heatwave
Aug 05 2026
South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a …
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