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UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
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European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its …
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
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European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its …
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Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return
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Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future …
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Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters
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Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he would make his return to competition at the Cincinnati Masters …
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History-chasing Ryu sets pace at women's British Open
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Ryu Hae-ran sank six birdies in an opening round of 66 as she made a strong start to her bid to win a third straight …
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Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach
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Barcelona have received a complaint from Atletico Madrid filed with FIFA over allegedly tapping up Julian Alvarez, a …
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Howe set to leave Newcastle, with Al-Ahli's Jaissle to take over: reports
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly set to make a shock exit from St James' Park, with Al-Ahli boss Matthias …
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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach
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Joe Root was reappointed as England's Test captain on Thursday, with ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming named as …
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Grealish hits back over Man City tour snub claims
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Jack Grealish has hit back at claims that he was snubbed by Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca for the club's pre-season …
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Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
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Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) …
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports
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Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on …
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India's history-making stand-in cricket captain Rahane retires
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India's Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a …
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South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
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Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday that he took "full responsibility" for his …
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South Korea Hong coach grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
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Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday that he took "full responsibility" for his …
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Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in New York friendly
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Liverpool won their second straight match under new coach Andoni Iraola as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season …
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Son at the double as MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3
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Son Heung-min scored twice to lead the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 4-3 win over their Liga MX counterparts on …
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Australia ask for more information on FIFA sell-off plan
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Football Australia on Thursday said they had asked for more details from FIFA on the proposal to sell a stake in the …
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Stokes should return for 'one more Ashes': Australia coach McDonald
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Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ben Stokes has "a lot of good cricket left in him" and believes England's new Test …
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FIFA proposal 'an opportunity but not an obligation', says Infantino
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to exploit the …
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De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting role
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Roberto De Zerbi said he wants in-demand midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham, but cannot guarantee the …
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Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
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FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation …
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O'Connor wins Commonwealth heptathlon as Australia set new record for swimming golds
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Kate O'Connor cruised to heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland as Australia rounded off their best ever Commonwealth …
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Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout
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The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul …
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De Minaur tops Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
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Alex de Minaur launched his Washington Open title defense with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on …
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Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup break
Jul 29 2026
Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup …
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De Minaur beats Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
Jul 29 2026
Defending Washington Open champion Alex de Minaur beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up an …
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FIFA proposal an opportunity to 'turbocharge' football, says Infantino
Jul 29 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial …
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Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde
Jul 29 2026
Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women's Africa Cup of …
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Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning ways
Jul 29 2026
Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having …
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Torrey Pines added to new PGA Tour top-level series from 2028
Jul 29 2026
The US PGA Tour's annual tournament at Torrey Pines in California will be added to the top-tier Championship Series …
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Eala beats defending champ Fernandez in Washington
Jul 29 2026
Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala dumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the …
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Korda seeks 'control' as she chases history at women's British Open
Jul 29 2026
Nelly Korda said Wednesday that her attitude was to "control what you can control" as she seeks a historic third major …
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FIFA proposal 'an outright attack on football', says DFB vice-president
Jul 29 2026
The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its …
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Ukraine appeals against Russian return to Olympics
Jul 29 2026
Ukraine said Wednesday that it had appealed against the International Olympic Committee's decision to ease restrictions …
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Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over'
Jul 29 2026
Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, tearfully declaring he was done playing for the Brazil national team …
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F1 boss says season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelled
Jul 29 2026
The Formula One season will finish in Europe if the planned races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled due to the Middle …
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FIFA hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in competitions
Jul 29 2026
There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of …
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Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC
Jul 29 2026
Tottenham striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning freekick as the London club were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC on …
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Ireland's Harrington named as vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
Jul 29 2026
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington was named on Wednesday as a vice-captain of Europe's team for the 2027 Ryder …
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FIFA's plans to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments widely criticised
Jul 29 2026
CONCACAF followed UEFA on Wednesday by criticising FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations …
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Neuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
Jul 29 2026
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
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Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
Jul 29 2026
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday …
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Shelton fends off Damm at Washington as veteran Venus ousted
Jul 29 2026
Second seed Ben Shelton dug deep to hold off qualifier Martin Damm in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Tuesday at …
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Indian hockey back on 'road to gold' after years in the wilderness
Jul 29 2026
Under the gaze of men's coach Craig Fulton, India's hockey players run, dribble and sweat buckets at an intense training …
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'Very hungry' Joao Pedro impresses new Chelsea manager Alonso
Jul 29 2026
Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the …
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FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments
Jul 29 2026
FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions …
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Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold
Jul 29 2026
Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men's 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games …
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Aussie teen Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington where dad won title
Jul 28 2026
Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, captured his first ATP Tour victory on …
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Warriors re-sign Green after LeBron James shun
Jul 28 2026
The Golden State Warriors have re-signed veteran Draymond Green on a one-year $28 million deal after missing out on …
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Cameroon's Eseme storms to 100m Commonwealth gold
Jul 28 2026
Emmanuel Eseme stormed through torrential rain in Glasgow to claim Commonwealth Games gold for Cameroon in the 100m in a …
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New Zealand's Hobbs surges to women's 100m Commonwealth gold
Jul 28 2026
Zoe Hobbs produced a remarkable run from lane seven to win the women's 100m final at the Commonwealth Games for New …
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West Indies beat Pakistan by 90 runs in first Test
Jul 28 2026
Pakistan crumbled for the second consecutive day to the West Indies pace attack, losing the first Test of a two-match …
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Jalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles
Jul 28 2026
Jalen Carter has signed a four-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, the club said Tuesday, in a deal that …
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Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win
Jul 28 2026
Spain international Marc Cucurella revealed a new tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm on Tuesday, keeping a …
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Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy
Jul 28 2026
Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the …
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Korda, Ryu eye history at Women's British Open
Jul 28 2026
Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran are bidding to join an elite group by claiming a third major of the season at the Women's …
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Diaz and Olise set to stay at Bayern, says CEO
Jul 28 2026
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said Tuesday it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave while confirming …
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Fan favourite 'Zizou' soaks up acclaim after being named France coach
Jul 28 2026
Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Zinedine Zidane did not let down the 100 or so French football fans waiting outside the …
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'Only job I wanted': France turn to Zidane as coach
Jul 28 2026
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, …
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Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City
Jul 28 2026
Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
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Pedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
Jul 28 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to a winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western …
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Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery
Jul 28 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester …
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Pedro bags three as Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers
Jul 28 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney …
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Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Diomande: source
Jul 28 2026
Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to …
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'Only job I wanted', says new France coach Zidane
Jul 28 2026
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, …
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France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming
Jul 28 2026
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, …
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Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the ugly
Jul 28 2026
French football icon Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday was tasked with delivering France the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as …
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Zidane's long road leads back to France helm
Jul 28 2026
France's favourite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he …
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Spurs' Maddison says De Zerbi is the right coach for his game
Jul 28 2026
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison on Tuesday praised Roberto De Zerbi as the type of attacking coach that suited his …
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Open champion Fox welcomed home by thousands after 'whirlwind few days'
Jul 28 2026
Ryan Fox received a hero's welcome in Auckland on Tuesday as thousands flocked to see the new British Open champion and …
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Fritz takes 250th hardcourt win in Washington, Draper pulls out
Jul 28 2026
World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday by defeating Belgium's Zizou Bergs in the …
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Ramsay-Peaty beaten again as Australia reign supreme in Commonwealth pool
Jul 28 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty fell short of gold at a fourth Commonwealth Games as he was beaten into bronze once more in the 50m …
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Fritz takes 250th hardcourt win in ATP Washington opener
Jul 27 2026
World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday in defeating Belgium's Zizou Bergs and …
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West Indies lead Pakistan by 155 at close of third day
Jul 27 2026
A day of fluctuating fortunes, in which 14 wickets fell, ended with the West Indies hanging on grimly at 126 for seven …
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Ramsay-Peaty to learn lessons for LA after missing out on Commonwealth gold
Jul 27 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty said he "felt off" all week after missing out on gold at a fourth Commonwealth games in Glasgow after …
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Commonwealth Games as 'training day', says Olympic champion McClenaghan
Jul 27 2026
Olympic gymnastics champion Rhys McClenaghan dismissed the Commonwealth Games as a "training day" after he failed to win …
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'Thrilled' 76ers sign James with eyes on NBA title run
Jul 27 2026
LeBron James has signed a contract to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced Monday, with managing owner …
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Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
Jul 27 2026
Harvey Barnes has committed his future to Newcastle after signing a new "long-term" contract with the Premier League …
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Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job
Jul 27 2026
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday …
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'Fresh' Evenepoel answers Tour de France questions
Jul 27 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel said he had answered a lot of questions with his impressive Tour de France showing.
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Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix
Jul 27 2026
McLaren's first success of 2026 owed as much to poor weekends, by their own high standards, for Ferrari and Mercedes as …
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Olympic triathlon champ Beaugrand to sit out European athletics
Jul 27 2026
Olympic triathlon champion Cassandre Beaugrand will not take part in next month's European championships in Birmingham, …
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Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'
Jul 27 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" …
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De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham
Jul 27 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild …
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'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney
Jul 27 2026
New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, …
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Laxman hails 'very mature' Sooryavanshi, 15, after series win
Jul 27 2026
Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after the 15-year-old's 81 off 49 balls …
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Alonso says 'great signing' Rogers can rejuvenate Chelsea
Jul 27 2026
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Monday said Morgan Rogers was "a great signing" who would make the club more …
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Japan's 'King Kazu', 59, scores his first goal for four years
Jul 27 2026
The 59-year-old former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in almost four years when his …
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New Zealand's Mooar appointed Fijian Drua head coach
Jul 27 2026
Former All Blacks and Scotland assistant Brad Mooar was Monday appointed head coach of Super Rugby side Fijian Drua.
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Ioane, Holland back for All Blacks' blockbuster South Africa tour
Jul 27 2026
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie named three uncapped players in a 44-strong squad Monday while Reiko Ioane and Fabian …
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Pogacar looking to enjoy 'small things' after 5th Tour de France win
Jul 27 2026
Tadej Pogacar said he was looking forward to taking some time off and enjoying the "small things" in life after making …
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Aussie great McEvoy masters Commonwealth gold, Ramsay-Peaty hatches battle plan to bounce back
Jul 27 2026
Australian swimming great Cameron McEvoy blew away the field to win his first individual Commonwealth Games gold in the …
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'Just cramp' - Lyles pulls up early in 200m US title bid
Jul 26 2026
US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid …
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Lyles not concerned after cramp halts 200m US title bid
Jul 26 2026
Noah Lyles said rest and rehydration would put him right after cramp prompted him to pull up in the 200m final at the US …
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Beltran, Kent and Jones join Baseball Hall of Fame
Jul 26 2026
Retired major league All-Star outfielders Carlos Beltran of Puerto Rico and Andruw Jones of Curacao and American second …
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Lyles 'fine' after failing to finish 200m at US championships
Jul 26 2026
US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid …
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New pro Koivun holds off Scheffler to win PGA 3M Open
Jul 26 2026
Jackson Koivun, playing only his third PGA Tour event as a professional, held off top-ranked Scottie Scheffler in …
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Masood leads Pakistan to 199-3 against West Indies
Jul 26 2026
Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with the visitors reaching 199 for three in reply to the West Indies …
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Del Toro, Seixas show glimpse into Tour de France future
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar romped to another dominant Tour de France victory but cycling fans were treated to a glimpse into the …
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Ramsay-Peaty hatches 'battle plan' to bounce back from Commonwealth Games tears
Jul 26 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty said he has a "battle plan" to bounce back from his tearful Commonwealth Games disappointment in the …
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'Incredibly proud' Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar ticked off a "big goal" as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der …
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How does Pogacar compare to other five-time Tour de France winners
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar's main rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel have both described the five-time Tour de France winner …
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