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Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test
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Scrum-half Embrose Papier will make his first appearance for South Africa in eight years when a much-changed team face …
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Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory
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Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her …
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FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
AFP - 38m ago
FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention
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The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the …
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'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision
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Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve
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The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the …
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Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass
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Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico …
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Tuchel hails 'heroic' England win in Mexico, but joy soured by Henderson injury
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England boss Thomas Tuchel said a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca felt like winning a final as they …
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England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
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England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to …
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Bellingham savours 'best night of England career' after Mexico heroics
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Jude Bellingham savoured the "best night" of his international career after scoring twice to fire England into the World …
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Kane says England found a way to win
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England captain Harry Kane said he was proud that his team had found a way to win a nerve-jangling World Cup last-16 …
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Ancelotti fails in mission to end Brazil's World Cup woe
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Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, …
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Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
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Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking …
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Canada's McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women's swimming
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Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly on Sunday at the Canadian Swim Championships in Montreal, …
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Norway dance to Haaland's beat in 'surreal' World Cup run
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Erling Haaland led Norway's now-famous "Viking Row" celebrations by banging the drum in front of their massed supporters …
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Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Norway should be used as …
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Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
AFP - 9h ago
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win …
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Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
AFP - 9h ago
Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd …
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Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup run ends
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Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory …
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Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination
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Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners …
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Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland
Jul 05 2026
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty …
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Mexico-England World Cup match delayed one hour due to storms
Jul 05 2026
England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico has been delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions in …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil
Jul 05 2026
FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President …
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Gotterup wins PGA John Deere after Kohles splashdown
Jul 05 2026
Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title of the year after co-leader Ben Kohles …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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Wimbledon day 7: Who said what
Jul 05 2026
Key quotes from the seventh day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Sunday:
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Gauff downs Bencic to book maiden Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 05 2026
Coco Gauff clinched a dramatic late-night victory over Belinda Bencic on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals …
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West Indies trail Sri Lanka by 231 runs
Jul 05 2026
Shai Hope and Justin Greaves steadied the West Indies first innings reply with an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of …
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Australia's World Cup final win vindicates Molineux's self-belief
Jul 05 2026
Australia captain Sophie Molineux was glad to have "kept believing" after her side thrashed England by seven wickets in …
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Spain boss backs Yamal to sparkle in Portugal World Cup showdown
Jul 05 2026
Spain's coach backed Lamine Yamal to showcase his precocious talents in Monday's World Cup last-16 showdown with …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out of Wimbledon
Jul 05 2026
Novak Djokovic enjoyed another slice of Wimbledon history as the Serbian star broke Roger Federer's singles match-win …
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Sinner powers into fifth straight Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 05 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner eased into his fifth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final with a straight-sets victory …
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Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA's Balogun World Cup ban
Jul 05 2026
President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match ban and allowing the US striker …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as England face Azteca test
Jul 05 2026
The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin …
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Struff oldest first-time men's Slam quarter-finalist in Open era
Jul 05 2026
German Jan-Lennard Struff became the oldest first-time men's Grand Slam quarter-finalist in the Open era, as Hubert …
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'Perfectionist' Djokovic not happy to win ugly at Wimbledon
Jul 05 2026
Novak Djokovic admitted he is not happy with his "ugly" form at Wimbledon despite making All England Club history with …
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Mooney stars as Australia hammer England in women's World Cup final
Jul 05 2026
Australia thrashed England by seven wickets to win a record-extending seventh women's T20 World Cup title in a sold-out …
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Sabalenka wants to drink, 'forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit
Jul 05 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she wanted to get drunk and "forget about tennis" after suffering her earliest …
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Reflective Ronaldo takes on critics 'trying to kill me for 23 years'
Jul 05 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against …
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Verstappen claims Red Bull car 'dangerous' after crash
Jul 05 2026
Max Verstappen warned his Red Bull team that faults on his car are "getting very dangerous for me" after he crashed out …
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Del Toro too tired to watch Mexico World Cup clash
Jul 05 2026
Isaac Del Toro eyed double Mexican delight after claiming a Tour de France stage victory on Sunday on his Grand Boucle …
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Osaka beats world number one Sabalenka in Wimbledon last 16
Jul 05 2026
Naomi Osaka stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) victory on Sunday as the Japanese star moved …
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Mooney stars as Australia hammer England in women's T20 World Cup final
Jul 05 2026
Australia thrashed England by seven wickets to win a record-extending seventh women's T20 World Cup title in a sold-out …
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Eala eyeing Wimbledon quarters, Dimitrov faces Fery
Jul 05 2026
Alexandra Eala bids to extend her dream Wimbledon run into the quarter-finals when she faces Jasmine Paolini on Monday, …
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Russell concedes Ferrari are threat to Mercedes
Jul 05 2026
George Russell conceded that Ferrari are a real threat to Mercedes’ title ambitions after grabbing a fortunate second …
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'Privileged' Del Toro wins Tour de France stage, Pogacar up to 2nd
Jul 05 2026
Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the second stage of the Tour de France ahead of reigning champion Tadej Pogacar in Barcelona …
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Leclerc snaps winless run to reignite title race
Jul 05 2026
Charles Leclerc beamed with pleasure and relief on Sunday after his long-awaited first win since 2024 – and Ferrari’s …
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Spain's Rodri warns Portugal best yet to come at World Cup
Jul 05 2026
Spain captain Rodri warned Portugal on the eve of Monday's World Cup last-16 clash that the European champions can still …
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Tour de France stage 3rd stage to go ahead despite forest fires: official
Jul 05 2026
The third stage of the Tour de France cycling race will go ahead on Monday in an "adapted" format with no public in …
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'Tough' Leclerc delivers Ferrari's 250th win with victory in British GP
Jul 05 2026
Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a …
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France show they can ditch flair and win a different way in World Cup quest
Jul 05 2026
Tournament favourites France will go into their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco with their confidence further …
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Australia hold England to 150-4 in Women's T20 World Cup final
Jul 05 2026
England captain Nat-Sciver Brunt and Freya Kemp shared an unbroken stand of 80 as the hosts were held to 150-4 by …
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Djokovic makes Wimbledon history to reach quarter-finals
Jul 05 2026
Novak Djokovic enjoyed another slice of Wimbledon history as the Serbian star broke Roger Federer's singles match-win …
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Leclerc delivers Ferrari's 250th win with victory in British GP
Jul 05 2026
Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari their 250th Grand Prix victory when he won a gripping British GP at Silverstone which ended …
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Del Toro wins Tour de France stage, Pogacar up to 2nd
Jul 05 2026
Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the second stage of the Tour de France ahead of reigning champion Tadej Pogacar in Barcelona …
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Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup defeat
Jul 05 2026
Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team …
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'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup
Jul 05 2026
At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?
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Tour de France stage under threat due to forest fires: official
Jul 05 2026
Forest fires ravaging a region in southern France are threatening a stage of the Tour de France cycling race, with a …
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F1 boss Domenicali hopes to restore cancelled Gulf grand prix
Jul 05 2026
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he wants to restore to this season's calendar at least one of the two races …
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England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
Jul 05 2026
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to …
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Real Madrid sign Dumfries from Inter Milan
Jul 05 2026
Real Madrid signed Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on Sunday for a reported 20 million euros ($23 …
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Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours
Jul 05 2026
Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper …
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Australia stand by under-fire Popovic after World Cup exit
Jul 05 2026
Football Australia have thrown their support behind under-fire coach Tony Popovic despite some questionable decisions in …
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All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'
Jul 05 2026
New Zealand's newest wing, Fehi Fineanganofo, admitted he was so nervous ahead of his debut against France on Saturday …
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Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
Jul 05 2026
The headquarters of the Bangladesh Surf Girls and Boys Club is a weather-beaten white shack but, like the seemingly …
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Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper
Jul 05 2026
Switzerland's World Cup captain Granit Xhaka says leadership is a role he learned aged four when he was handed the house …
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England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel
Jul 05 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions can banish memories of World Cup pain at the Estadio Azteca by rising …
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Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France
Jul 05 2026
Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France …
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Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson
Jul 05 2026
Coach Joe Schmidt says Australia must be better at taking their opportunities as players rallied around Ben Donaldson …
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Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay
Jul 05 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his side for keeping their cool against an aggressive Paraguay team in heatwave …
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Japan ready for Ireland after 'big statement' against Italy
Jul 05 2026
Japan believe they have made "a big statement" by beating Italy in their Nations Championship opener and are confident …
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Judge, Trout among MLB All-Star Game starter selections
Jul 05 2026
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Angeles star Mike Trout were among those named as starters on …
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Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after World Cup win
Jul 04 2026
France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side were happy to do whatever it takes to advance in the World Cup after they …
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France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
Jul 04 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and …
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Davis-Woodhall opens up about depression after Eugene win
Jul 04 2026
World and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall's latest long jump triumph at the Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting …
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Jefferson-Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win
Jul 04 2026
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edged Sha'Carri Richardson at the line to win a scintillating women's 100m Saturday at a Eugene …
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France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jul 04 2026
France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly …
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Dinusha shines for Sri Lanka on second day of West Indies Test
Jul 04 2026
Sonal Dinusha missed out on a maiden Test century but Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs in reaching an impressive …
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Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
Jul 04 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's …
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Julian Quinones, Mexico's not-so-secret World Cup weapon
Jul 04 2026
When England do battle with Mexico in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, they will be wary of Julian Quinones, a forward …
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Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters
Jul 04 2026
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said "we're no longer a surprise" after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday …
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Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
Jul 04 2026
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try and set-up another as they hammered Argentina with a record score of 47-38 …
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Erasmus celebrates equalling record with win for weakened Springboks
Jul 04 2026
Rassie Erasmus celebrated his record-equalling 54th match as South Africa coach when his weakened side beat England …
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Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles
Jul 04 2026
Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, …
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'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit
Jul 04 2026
Coach Jesse Marsch said his Canada side had been the better team and hopes this is just the start after the co-hosts …
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England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final
Jul 04 2026
England are annoyed their bowlers' usual pre-game routines will be changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the …
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Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
Jul 04 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken urged his players not to be overawed by the occasion when they face five-time World Cup …
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Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
Jul 04 2026
A "proud" Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the …
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Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India
Jul 04 2026
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob …
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'No point in racing' says frustrated Verstappen after British GP qualifying
Jul 04 2026
Max Verstappen vented his frustrations after being out-paced by his Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar in Saturday's …
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
Jul 04 2026
Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a …
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Tour de France yellow gives Vingegaard crash closure
Jul 04 2026
Jonas Vingegaard said on Saturday pulling on the yellow jersey at the Tour de France gave him closure after a horror …
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Smiling Antonelli proves all-round quality with pole at British GP
Jul 04 2026
Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered more proof he has the maturity and all-round talent to shine …
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South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship
Jul 04 2026
South Africa outscored England by seven tries to three to win a Nations Championship first-round match 45-21 at Ellis …
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Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16
Jul 04 2026
Naomi Osaka has her sights set on revenge over Aryna Sabalenka when the Japanese star faces the women's world number one …
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Wimbledon day 6: Who said what
Jul 04 2026
Key quotes from the sixth day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Saturday:
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead as Visma win opening stage
Jul 04 2026
Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a …
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Bethell upstages Sooryavanshi as England beat India in 2nd T20
Jul 04 2026
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob …
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Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit
Jul 04 2026
Iga Swiatek said she does not "care anymore about the results" and is just focused on regaining her best form after …
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Antonelli outpaces Ferraris to claim pole for British Grand Prix
Jul 04 2026
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes claimed pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix with a …
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England bid to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses in T20 World Cup final
Jul 04 2026
Nat Sciver-Brunt is adamant her side are ready for the "battle" as they bid to join football's Lionesses and rugby …
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