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Leverkusen sink Dortmund to bring Bayern closer to title
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Robert Andrich's first-half strike gave Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, edging Bayern …
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I Am Maximus emulates Red Rum to regain Grand National crown
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I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum 49 years ago to regain his Grand National crown after he won a …
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Teen star Seixas seals Basque Tour triumph, August wins sixth stage
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Teenage French starlet Paul Seixas completed his impressive Tour of the Basque Country victory on Saturday, while Andrew …
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Arsenal suffer title 'punch' by Bournemouth, Everton hold Brentford
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Arsenal's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday blew the Premier League title race wide open, as Brentford and …
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Drean double breaks Glasgow hearts as Toulon reach Champions Cup semis
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France wing Gael Drean scored two first-half tries as three-time champions Toulon booked their place in the semi-finals …
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Alcaraz and Sinner to face off in Monte Carlo final
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Carlos Alcaraz lined up a blockbuster Monte Carlo Masters final with chief rival Jannik Sinner after the Spaniard ended …
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Pogacar dreaming of Monument clean-sweep
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World champion Tadej Pogacar admitted on Saturday that he is dreaming of winning Paris-Roubaix and completing cycling's …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to stand up after 'punch in the face'
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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday was a "big punch in the face", calling on his players …
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Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final
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World No.2 Jannik Sinner eased his way into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a clinical 6-1, …
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Iyer leads Punjab's chase of 220 to down Hyderabad
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Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 69 to steer Punjab Kings to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad …
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Arsenal defeat blows Premier League title race wide open
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Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give …
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McIlroy's Masterpiece remains the buzz at Augusta
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Rory McIlroy's astonishing finish to grab a Masters record six-stroke lead after 36 holes remained the talk of Augusta …
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Arsenal suffer major blow in Premier League title charge
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Arsenal suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give …
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Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan
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Somalia president Hassan Mohamud congratulated football referee Omar Artan who has made history as the first Somalian to …
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Hawks clinch NBA playoff berth with win over Cavs
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The Atlanta Hawks secured an NBA playoff berth with a 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday as the …
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Britain storm into Billie Jean King Cup finals with Australia thumping
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Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage won a decisive doubles rubber to power Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup finals on …
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Extra time at Augusta helps McIlroy make Masters magic
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Rory McIlroy spent nine days over his three-week PGA Tour break making visits to Augusta National, practice that has …
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McIlroy seizes 36-hole record six-shot Masters lead with epic finish
Apr 10 2026
Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of Friday's last …
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Rory McIlroy seizes Masters record six-stroke lead after 36 holes
Apr 10 2026
Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most stunning finishes in major golf history, making birdies on six of Friday's last …
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De Zerbi 'not surprised' by backlash from Spurs fans over Greenwood
Apr 10 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted he was not surprised by the backlash from a section of fans over his past …
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Malen hits hat-trick as Roma rebound against declining Pisa
Apr 10 2026
Donyell Malen hit a hat-trick as Roma revived their fading European hopes by crusing past Serie A's bottom club Pisa 3-0 …
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Marseille boost hopes of Champions League return, Monaco suffer heavy defeat
Apr 10 2026
Marseille reclaimed third place in the French Ligue 1 table with a 3-1 win over bottom side Metz on Friday to boost …
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Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw
Apr 10 2026
Real Madrid dropped more points in the Spanish title race with a frustrating 1-1 La Liga draw at home against Girona on …
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Frustrated Scheffler finds water hazards at Masters
Apr 10 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler sank down the Masters leaderboard Friday, twice splashing into the water on a …
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West Ham sink Wolves to climb out of relegation zone as Spurs slip into bottom three
Apr 10 2026
West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Friday that dumped Tottenham …
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Swing and miss: Ichiro statue reveal goes awry as bat snaps
Apr 10 2026
A statue reveal to honor Japanese baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki went awry on Friday when a key detail in the bronze …
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China's Li flushes toilet trouble at Masters
Apr 10 2026
Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday, …
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Playoff loss to McIlroy not motivating 'nearly man' Rose
Apr 10 2026
Justin Rose isn't taking extra motivation from his playoff loss to Rory McIlroy as the "nearly man" of Augusta National …
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Holders Italy and Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup as USA trail
Apr 10 2026
Two-time defending champions Italy seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Japan on Friday with …
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McIlroy seizes command at the turn at Masters
Apr 10 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy reeled off three birdies in a row to seize command in Friday's second round of the 90th …
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Hatton jumps into Masters hunt with stunning 66
Apr 10 2026
Tyrrell Hatton made a career-high seven birdies and reached every green in regulation to fire a six-under-par 66 and …
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Teen Sooryavanshi equals record to power Rajasthan to fourth IPL win
Apr 10 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tore the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling to shreds as he equalled his own …
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Fury happy to be the 'hunter' on return to ring
Apr 10 2026
Tyson Fury said he is relishing being the "hunter" as the British fighter returns to the ring after his latest …
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Balogun strike in vain as Monaco suffer heavy defeat
Apr 10 2026
United States star Folarin Balogun kept up his remarkable recent scoring record for Monaco but could not prevent his …
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With a little help from his friends, Vacherot reaches Monte Carlo semis
Apr 10 2026
Cheered on by a crowd of childhood mates, Valentin Vacherot walked a third-set tightrope in his home-town tournament …
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McIlroy battles Rose and Hatton for the Masters lead
Apr 10 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy battled England's Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose for the lead in Friday's second round …
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Teen star Seixas claims stage five to close on Basque Tour victory
Apr 10 2026
Teenage French starlet Paul Seixas sprinted to stage five victory at the Tour of the Basque country on Friday, edging …
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Will The Wise wins Topham as tragedy strikes Gold Dancer
Apr 10 2026
Rising Irish star Conor Stone-Walsh warmed up for his first ride in the Grand National with victory over the fences on …
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Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semi-final against Zverev
Apr 10 2026
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and his closest rival Jannik Sinner both cruised into the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo …
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De Zerbi urges Spurs to unleash attacking 'DNA' in survival fight
Apr 10 2026
Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham to embrace their attacking "DNA" in their relegation battle as he prepares to take …
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Scheffler scrambles, Rose stumbles early at Masters
Apr 10 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England's Justin Rose scrambled not to lose ground on co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam …
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Inter skipper Martinez suffers calf injury
Apr 10 2026
Inter Milan will be without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martinez for Sunday's Serie A match against Como, the Italian …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to pile pressure on Man City in title race
Apr 10 2026
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to pile pressure on Manchester City by extending their lead at the top of the Premier …
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Fernandez remains out despite apology: Chelsea boss Rosenior
Apr 10 2026
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said that Enzo Fernandez remains dropped for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester …
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Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck extends contract until 2031
Apr 10 2026
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club …
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De Zerbi vows to save troubled Spurs from relegation
Apr 10 2026
Roberto De Zerbi vowed to save troubled Tottenham from the humiliation of Premier League relegation as the Italian …
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Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semi-finals
Apr 10 2026
Jannik Sinner brushed aside Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets on Friday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters semi-final …
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Fernandez apologised over comments about his future: Chelsea's Rosenior
Apr 10 2026
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said on Friday that Enzo Fernandez had apologised after he "crossed a line" with comments …
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Coach Spalletti signs new Juve deal until 2028
Apr 10 2026
Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Juventus coach after signing a new two-year deal, the Serie A club announced on …
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'Grumpy' Guardiola wants Silva to stay at Man City for life
Apr 10 2026
Pep Guardiola said Friday he was "grumpy" with Bernardo Silva, admitting he was in the dark over the future of his …
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Zverev beats Fonseca to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals
Apr 10 2026
Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters …
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Scheffler, Rose to chase McIlroy with early Masters starts
Apr 10 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England's Justin Rose were set for early starts chasing co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam …
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Injured Bayern starlet Karl to miss Real return leg
Apr 10 2026
Teenage Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl will miss Wednesday's return leg of their Champions League quarter-final …
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Slot feels 'complete support' from Liverpool chiefs despite slump
Apr 10 2026
Arne Slot says he feels "complete support" from Liverpool's hierarchy despite mounting pressure on the Dutch manager …
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Teenager shines as Britain seize control of BJK Cup tie with Australia
Apr 10 2026
A depleted Britain seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia on Friday with 17-year-old …
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Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics
Apr 10 2026
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson kept the New York Knicks in the hunt for second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference as …
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Former Japan and AC Milan star Honda laces up boots again at 39
Apr 10 2026
Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on …
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Firm Masters greens make life hard on golf's finest
Apr 10 2026
Augusta National's firm, fast greens played havoc with some of the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the …
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Defending champ McIlroy shares Masters lead after back-nine birdie run
Apr 09 2026
Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in …
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Tigers' Meadows in hospital after colliding with teammate
Apr 09 2026
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was hospitalized for observation on Thursday after a scary collision with …
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'Scrappy' McIlroy leans on experience for share of Masters lead
Apr 09 2026
Rory McIlroy only found five of 14 fairways in Thursday's first round of the Masters but still managed to grab a share …
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Mateta inspires Palace win over Fiorentina in Conference League
Apr 09 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta inspired Crystal Palace to a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Conference League quarter-final, …
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Aston Villa on verge of Europa League semis after beating Bologna
Apr 09 2026
Aston Villa have one foot in the Europa League semi-finals after Thursday's hard-fought 3-1 win at Bologna, which could …
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Watkins propels Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto
Apr 09 2026
Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday, …
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CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal
Apr 09 2026
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the …
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Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits
Apr 09 2026
Tyson Fury insisted "I've still got it" as the former world heavyweight champion vowed to focus on the task at hand in …
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Sixers' Embiid to have surgery for appendicitis - team
Apr 09 2026
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and was scheduled for surgery in Houston on …
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McIlroy's back-nine birdie run grabs share of Masters lead
Apr 09 2026
Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in …
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'Anxious' Tatum back at Madison Square Garden with NBA East second seed on line
Apr 09 2026
Boston star Jayson Tatum will try to set aside the emotions of his Madison Square Garden return on Thursday and help the …
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New captain Jones backs England to be Women's Six Nations 'entertainers'
Apr 09 2026
Meg Jones is confident England will give supporters value for money when she leads the all-conquering world champions …
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Choudhary smashes Lucknow to dramatic IPL win over Kolkata
Apr 09 2026
Youngster Mukul Choudhary played the innings of his life, smashing seven sixes on his way to an unbeaten 54 to haul …
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Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season
Apr 09 2026
Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering …
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
Apr 09 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was …
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Angola name former Senegal boss Cisse as new coach
Apr 09 2026
The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the …
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Sinner and Alcaraz wobble but advance to Monte Carlo quarter-finals
Apr 09 2026
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both suffered second-set stumbles on Thursday in their race for the number one ranking …
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Reed soars to early Masters lead on wings of eagles
Apr 09 2026
Patrick Reed eagled two of the first eight holes to seize a one-stroke lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th …
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Veteran prop Slimani to return to France with Toulon
Apr 09 2026
France prop Rabah Slimani will join Toulon from Irish province Leinster next season on a one-year deal, the French Top …
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Barton Snow completes Cheltenham-Aintree double in Foxhunters Chase
Apr 09 2026
Henry Crow and Barton Snow made light of the Grand National fences to cruise to victory in the amateur riders' …
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Local boy Aranburu sprints to Basque Country stage, Seixas extends lead
Apr 09 2026
Local boy Alex Aranburu sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday as French …
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Sabalenka pulls out of Stuttgart Open with injury
Apr 09 2026
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday pulled out of next week's Stuttgart Open citing an injury sustained at the Miami …
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England set for World Cup warm-up friendlies in Florida heat
Apr 09 2026
England's final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely take place in sweltering Florida heat after the Three …
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Barton Snow has a lot to crow about in Foxhunters Chase
Apr 09 2026
Henry Crow and Barton Snow made light of the Grand National fences to cruise to victory in the amateur riders 'National' …
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Reigning champion Nick Rockett out of Grand National
Apr 09 2026
Reigning champion Nick Rockett is out of Saturday's Grand National horse race in Liverpool after being declared a …
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'Free' McIlroy launches his Masters repeat bid
Apr 09 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy saved par on the first hole to begin his opening round Thursday at the 90th Masters …
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Seven World Cup winners start for England in Women's Six Nations opener
Apr 09 2026
England's starting lineup will feature only seven Women's Rugby World Cup winners when they begin their Six Nations …
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Sinner survives energy dip, end of streak to see off Machac
Apr 09 2026
Jannik Sinner overcame evident discomfort to advance to the last eight of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, beating …
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Player tells Tiger to 'get a chauffeur'
Apr 09 2026
Golf legend Gary Player, speaking at the Masters on Thursday, called on Tiger Woods to "get a chauffeur" after his DUI …
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Croke Park boss eager to stage Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash in Dublin
Apr 09 2026
The long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could take …
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Fonseca eases into Monte Carlo last eight meeting with Zverev
Apr 09 2026
Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca reached the quarter-finals of a Masters 1000 event for the first time when he strode to a …
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McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins
Apr 09 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and …
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Verstappen set for fresh F1 angst as engineer nears Red Bull exit - reports
Apr 09 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after reports …
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Ambitious Como's Champions League bid tested by Serie A leaders Inter
Apr 09 2026
Como's bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside …
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Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener
Apr 09 2026
France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new …
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Champions Cup 'heartbreak' driving Toulouse revenge mission
Apr 09 2026
Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka is eyeing revenge on Sunday as the six-time Champions Cup winners head to Bordeaux-Begles …
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Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback
Apr 09 2026
Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up …
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You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
Apr 09 2026
Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to …
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Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage
Apr 09 2026
Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite …
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Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters
Apr 09 2026
The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in …
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Grand National had to change to survive, says former winning jockey
Apr 09 2026
The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in …
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Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through
Apr 09 2026
Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second …
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Australia's Perth to host Italian football giants
Apr 08 2026
Italian football titans AC Milan will face off against arch-rivals Inter Milan and Juventus in pre-season friendlies in …
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Slot admits Liverpool in 'survival mode' in PSG defeat
Apr 08 2026
Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League …
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