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Messi scores two more as Miami win 4-1 at New England
AFP - 6m ago
Lionel Messi continued his rich vein of scoring in MLS, finding the target twice as league leaders Inter Miami came from …
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Interest in hosting Olympics 'never so high', says IOC boss
AFP - 54m ago
Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International …
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Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship
Apr 28 2024
Defending champion Hannah Green fired a one-under par 70 as the leaders struggled and joined fellow Australian Grace Kim …
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Celtics beat the Heat to regain control, Thunder roll to 3-0 lead
Apr 28 2024
The Boston Celtics turned the tables on Miami in dominant style Saturday, routing the Heat 104-84 to take a 2-1 lead in …
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Olympic champion Jacobs gets season underway with 10.11 time
AFP - 2h ago
Defending Olympic 100 meters champion Marcell Jacobs posted a time of 10.11 seconds to finish second in the East Coast …
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Lillard, Giannis doubtful for Bucks in crucial NBA playoff game
AFP - 3h ago
Damian Lillard was listed as doubtful by the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday for their crucial NBA playoff game on Sunday, …
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Blair and Fishburn lead heading into Zurich Classic final round
AFP - 4h ago
American pair Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn led by a stroke after the third round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of …
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NFL Chiefs eye new home after voters reject renovation tax
AFP - 4h ago
The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will consider leaving Arrowhead Stadium, their home since 1972, once …
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Thunder roll past Pelicans to 3-0 NBA playoff series lead, Magic rout Cavs to pull even
AFP - 2h ago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points to lead Oklahoma City in a 106-85 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday …
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PSG squander chance to clinch Ligue 1 title with Le Havre draw
AFP - 4h ago
Paris Saint-Germain squandered the chance to secure another Ligue 1 title on Saturday after playing out a 3-3 draw at …
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Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish
AFP - 4h ago
Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a significant blow in the …
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Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated
AFP - 2h ago
Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw …
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'VAR has damaged Premier League' says Pochettino after Chelsea drama
AFP - 5h ago
Mauricio Pochettino claimed VAR has damaged the Premier League after Chelsea had a late goal controversially disallowed …
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'I heard monkey noises': Bilbao's Nico Williams abused at Atletico
AFP - 28m ago
Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams said he was racially abused by "stupid people" during his team's 3-1 defeat at …
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Reniewicki breaks 40-year-old Drake Relays 1,500m record
AFP - 9m ago
American John Reniewicki broke a 40-year-old meet record in the men's 1,500 meters and Britain's Cindy Sember captured …
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Chelsea hit back to draw in blow to Villa's top four bid
AFP - 3m ago
Troubled Chelsea finally showed some spirit as they fought back from two goals down to dent Aston Villa's top four bid …
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Atletico earn crucial win over Bilbao in top four race
AFP - 1h ago
Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a significant blow in the …
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Jamaicans sweep 400 crowns, win men's 4x100 Penn Relays title
AFP - 27m ago
Karayme Bartley and Leah Anderson gave Jamaica a sweep of 400-meter titles on Saturday as global talent spread out the …
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Barca reach final with 'worst decision in Women's Champions League history'
AFP - 15m ago
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes claimed Barcelona benefitted from the "worst decision in Women's Champions League history" as …
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Magic rout Cavaliers to level NBA playoff series
AFP - 2h ago
The Orlando Magic, with 32 points from Franz Wagner and a dominant second half, thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-89 …
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Nadal shines in Madrid win, warns 'needs time' to find full power
AFP - 5h ago
Rafael Nadal avenged his defeat to Alex de Minaur from Barcelona with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over the Australian on …
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Dyche 'proud' after Everton secure Premier League survival
AFP - 6h ago
Sean Dyche praised his Everton team after they secured Premier League survival with three games to go following a …
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Leverkusen keep unbeaten streak alive, Kane eyes Bundesliga goal record
AFP - 3h ago
Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to a 46th game this …
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Leverkusen's late heroics 'hard to explain', says Alonso
AFP - 33m ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said it was "hard to explain" why his unbeaten Bundesliga champions kept snatching …
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Barcelona beat Chelsea to reach Women's Champions League final
AFP - 1h ago
Holders Barcelona booked their place in the Women's Champions League final with a controversial 2-0 win against Chelsea …
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Depleted Milan hold Juve to close in on Champions League
AFP - 14m ago
AC Milan took another step towards Champions League qualification after Saturday's goalless draw at Serie A rivals …
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Martin wins crash-filled sprint at Spanish MotoGP
AFP - 1h ago
Jorge Martin extended his lead in the MotoGP standings as he won the Spanish Grand Prix sprint in Jerez on Saturday …
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Ten Hag pleads for patience after Man Utd blow lead again
AFP - 6h ago
Erik ten Hag pleaded with fans to stay patient after misfiring Manchester United yet again blew a late lead against …
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Azam and Afridi help Pakistan down New Zealand to draw T20I series
AFP - 1h ago
Skipper Babar Azam hit a solid half century while spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed four wickets as Pakistan …
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Leverkusen late heroics keep unbeaten streak alive, Kane hits two in Bayern win
AFP - 44m ago
Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to a 46th game this …
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Liverpool Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated
AFP - 27m ago
Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw …
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Last-gasp goal stretches Leverkusen unbeaten streak
AFP - 2h ago
Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run to 46 games this season …
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England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
AFP - 44m ago
England completed a third straight Women's Six Nations Grand Slam when they beat France in the closing game of the …
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Fraser-McGurk shines as Delhi down Mumbai in IPL, Rajasthan near play-offs
AFP - 4h ago
Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 84 off 27 deliveries to fire Delhi Capitals to 257-4 and a 10-run win over Mumbai …
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England clinch Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
AFP - 1h ago
England completed a third straight Women's Six Nations Grand Slam when they beat France in the closing game of the …
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Kane says 'it's possible' he'll break Bundesliga season goals record
AFP - 2h ago
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who scored both goals in Saturday's 2-1 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, said it's …
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Mullins breaks 70 year hiatus to be crowned British champion trainer
AFP - 42m ago
Irish training great Willie Mullins's extraordinary season climaxed with him becoming the first foreign-based British …
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Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
AFP - 1h ago
Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League after a 5-1 humbling at Newcastle on Saturday.
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Nadal gains De Minaur revenge in Madrid
AFP - 1h ago
Rafael Nadal avenged his defeat to Alex de Minaur from Barcelona with a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over the Australian on …
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Kane hits double in Bayern win as Leipzig tighten grip on fourth
AFP - 2h ago
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to set a new personal record for …
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Azam, Zaman lift Pakistan to 178-5 in fifth T20I
AFP - 1h ago
Skipper Babar Azam notched a solid half century to guide Pakistan to 178-5 in the fifth and final Twenty20 international …
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Sheffield United relegated from Premier League after Newcastle rout
AFP - 18m ago
Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League after a 5-1 thrashing at Newcastle on Saturday.
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Irish training legend Mullins steeped in history
AFP - 2h ago
Irish training legend Willie Mullins admitted he inherited some of his late mother Maureen's traits of putting people at …
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Kane doubles up for Bayern, Leipzig beat Dortmund to tighten grip on fourth
AFP - 55m ago
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at home, while RB Leipzig tightened their grip on …
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Rodriguez takes Romandie lead as Carapaz wins mountain skirmish
AFP - 33m ago
Olympic champion Richard Carapaz won the prestige queen stage of the Tour of Romandie on Saturday as Carlos Rodriguez of …
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Fraser-McGurk's explosive 84 helps Delhi down Mumbai in IPL
AFP - 1h ago
Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 84 off 27 deliveries to fire Delhi Capitals to 257-4 and a 10-run win over Mumbai …
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Liverpool title hopes ebb away after West Ham draw
AFP - 6h ago
Jurgen Klopp said he was "not in the mood" to discuss Liverpool's Premier League title chances after a 2-2 draw at West …
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West Ham deal huge blow to Liverpool title hopes
AFP - 15m ago
West Ham effectively snuffed out Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes on Saturday, coming back to draw 2-2 at the …
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Duplantis sails to victory in Suzhou, Simbine beats Coleman
AFP - 2h ago
Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis dominated the men's pole vault at the Suzhou Diamond League meeting on Saturday, going …
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Tsitsipas ousted by qualifier, Swiatek coasts into last 16
AFP - 2h ago
Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a surprise second round exit at the hands of world number 118 Thiago Monteiro in Madrid on …
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Leicester's Maresca hails 'fantastic moment' after Premier League return
AFP - 1h ago
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca on Saturday hailed a "fantastic moment" for the club after they sealed an immediate …
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Marquez takes pole for Spanish MotoGP
AFP - 5h ago
Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez secured his first pole position as a Ducati-Gresini rider and 65th of his career …
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Estanguet emotional as Olympic torch sets sail for France
AFP - 7h ago
The Olympic flame set sail on Saturday on its voyage to France on board the Belem, the Torch Relay reaching its climax …
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Olympic torch begins its voyage to France
AFP - 38m ago
The Olympic flame on Saturday began its journey to France on board the Belem leaving the Greek port of Piraeus after …
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American Steele takes charge in LIV Adelaide as major champions loom
AFP - 49m ago
Three-time PGA Tour champion Brendan Steele seized a one shot lead Saturday to take into the final round at LIV Golf's …
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Olympics boss distances himself from athletics prize money move
AFP - 8h ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) distanced himself from a taboo-busting move from World Athletics' …
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Olympic chief Bach backs world doping body over positive Chinese tests
AFP - 11h ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its …
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Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: Bach to AFP
AFP - 10h ago
Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by …
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Olympic chief Bach has 'full confidence' in WADA over Chinese swimmers
AFP - 26m ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach told AFP he had "full confidence" in the World Anti-Doping …
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Olympic chief backs 'iconic' Paris opening ceremony despite security fears
AFP - 11h ago
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach promised that the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on the …
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Olympic deal shows bubbling market for zero-alcohol beers
AFP - 40m ago
For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the …
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McIlroy and Lowry in the hunt at PGA Zurich Classic
Apr 26 2024
World number two Rory McIlroy and team-mate Shane Lowry stayed at the top of the leaderboard at the PGA Tour's Zurich …
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Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash
Apr 26 2024
Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at …
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Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager - reports
Apr 26 2024
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media …
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Ahly, Esperance book CAF Champions League final places
Apr 26 2024
Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and long-time rivals Esperance of Tunisia will meet in the two-leg CAF Champions League …
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Guler stretches Madrid's vast Liga lead at Real Sociedad
Apr 26 2024
Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on …
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NFL will allow players to wear Guardian Cap helmets in games
Apr 26 2024
An NFL rule change will allow players to wear Guardian Cap safety helmets in regular-season games starting next season, …
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Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
Apr 26 2024
Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the …
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'Ballistic' Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Apr 26 2024
Jonny Bairstow smashed a "ballistic" unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in …
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Bairstow stars as Punjab pull off record T20 chase
Apr 26 2024
Jonny Bairstow smashed an unbeaten century as Punjab Kings recorded the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket with …
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Giannis out for Bucks in game three of NBA series with Pacers
Apr 26 2024
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks will miss Friday's playoff game at …
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China anti-doping agency says will 'actively cooperate' with WADA audit
Apr 26 2024
China's anti-doping agency said Friday it will cooperate with a compliance audit ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency …
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Reigning Indy 500 champ Newgarden apologizes for rule violation
Apr 26 2024
Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden apologized on Friday for an IndyCar cheating scandal that led to him …
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Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Apr 26 2024
Greece on Friday handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to Paris organisers in a ceremony at the Athens marble …
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Bagnaia hits back with record Jerez practice lap
Apr 26 2024
A wounded world champion roared back on Friday, Francesco Bagnaia lowering his own lap record in practice at Jerez for …
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England's Farrell to play for World XV against France
Apr 26 2024
Former England captain Owen Farrell will line up for a World XV when it takes on France in Bilbao on June 22, the match …
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Team UAE prodigy Ayuso takes Tour de Romandie lead
Apr 26 2024
American rider Brandon McNulty won the Tour de Romandie third stage individual time-trial on Friday as his UAE Emirates …
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Spurs will be on the attack against Arsenal: Postecoglou
Apr 26 2024
Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham will stick to his attacking philosophy in Sunday's crucial north London derby …
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Alcaraz returns in style to start Madrid title defence
Apr 26 2024
Carlos Alcaraz returned after a month out to start his double Madrid Open title defence with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 win …
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Emery tells Villa to seize 'amazing' top four chance
Apr 26 2024
Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to seize their "amazing" opportunity to qualify for the Champions League as they …
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Moyes to decide on West Ham future at end of season
Apr 26 2024
West Ham boss David Moyes has reiterated that he will make a decision on his future after the final game of the season …
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Pochettino says 'we all need to prove we belong' at Chelsea
Apr 26 2024
Mauricio Pochettino said he and his struggling Chelsea players must use the final weeks of their dismal season to prove …
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Man City's Premier League charges to be resolved in 'near future'
Apr 26 2024
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters on Friday revealed the case against Manchester City for alleged financial …
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Forest boss Nuno says referees over-reliant on VAR
Apr 26 2024
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants referees to be braver in their decision-making rather than rely on VAR …
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Three talking points in Serie A as Inter Milan celebrate league crown
Apr 26 2024
As Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Scudetto after their home game against Torino on Sunday the focus on the pitch …
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Arteta wants Arsenal to 'raise the bar' in Spurs showdown
Apr 26 2024
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League leaders prepare for a defining moment in the …
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Man Utd 'have to back' struggling Rashford, says Ten Hag
Apr 26 2024
Erik ten Hag said Friday he has a "lot of sympathy" for Marcus Rashford as the Manchester United manager demanded …
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Man City's Guardiola says he does not 'waste time' thinking about refs
Apr 26 2024
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not "spend one second" thinking about referees as he prepares to face …
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Champion Sabalenka struggles through in Madrid Open
Apr 26 2024
Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka battled past Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the third …
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Ligue 1 title beckons for treble-chasers PSG
Apr 26 2024
Paris Saint-Germain can complete the first step of a potential treble on Saturday knowing a victory at home to Le Havre …
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Barrett inspires Crusaders' return to form against Rebels
Apr 26 2024
Powered by the return of All Blacks' lock Scott Barrett, the Canterbury Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a 39-0 …
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Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'
Apr 26 2024
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss …
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Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash
Apr 26 2024
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League …
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Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president
Apr 26 2024
The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis …
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Foden says Man City face 'six finals' in bid for league and FA Cup glory
Apr 26 2024
Phil Foden is relishing "six more finals" after helping keep Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race …
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Newcastle's Howe not losing sleep over Guimaraes future
Apr 26 2024
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday he will not lose sleep over the fevered speculation about Bruno Guimaraes's future …
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Burnley boss Kompany won't revel in Man Utd decline
Apr 26 2024
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany takes no pleasure from the chance to add to Manchester United's problems this weekend …
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Hulkenberg to leave Haas to join Sauber at end of F1 season
Apr 26 2024
German Nico Hulkenberg will leave Haas to join Sauber at the end of the ongoing Formula One season, the two teams …
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Japan's Kozuma steals LIV Golf spotlight in Adelaide as Rahm lurks
Apr 26 2024
A nerveless Jinichiro Kozuma fired seven birdies and an eagle in a sizzling nine-under-par 63 Friday to upstage the big …
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Atletico face Bilbao challenge in Champions League race
Apr 26 2024
Atletico Madrid have the chance to keep Athletic Bilbao at arm's length in the race to qualify for the Champions League …
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European battle adds spice to fiery Leipzig-Dortmund clash
Apr 26 2024
RB Leipzig host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with possible Champions League qualification at stake in what has become …
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Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
Apr 26 2024
Manchester City are in ominous form as the champions chase a fourth successive Premier League crown.
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