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Last S. Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays
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The final batch of players from South Africa and the West Indies have left India after being stranded for more than a …
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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
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North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with …
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Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One …
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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on
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Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) …
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Alonso fears more pain in China with struggling Aston Martin
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Fernando Alonso said Thursday he expects another difficult weekend wrestling with his new Aston Martin at the Chinese …
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Bane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row
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Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando's 128-122 victory over visiting …
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Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic
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Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the …
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Force bank on veterans Beale and Bridge to dictate againt Hurricanes
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Western Force are banking on veterans Kurtley Beale and George Bridge to help turn around their Super Rugby season, with …
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Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks
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Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the Perpignan fly-half is bursting …
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England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May
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Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite …
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'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes
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Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.
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Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville
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Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at …
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Swiatek routs Muchova to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
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Two-time champion Iga Swiatek barreled into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating in-form Czech Karolina …
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Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance
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James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out …
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King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne
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King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in …
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Socceroos coach Popovic taps rugby supremo Jones ahead of World Cup
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Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the …
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Brilliant Alcaraz still perfect heading into Indian Wells quarter-finals
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Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for a fifth straight year with a sparkling 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory …
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All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps
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Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature …
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Alcaraz extends perfect 2026 start to reach Indian Wells last eight
Mar 11 2026
Carlos Alcaraz extended his perfect start to 2026 with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Casper Ruud on Wednesday, reaching …
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Rosenior defends Jorgensen after 'keeper gaffe costs Chelsea against PSG
Mar 11 2026
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defended Filip Jorgensen after the Danish goalkeeper's mistake sparked a late collapse which …
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Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League
Mar 11 2026
Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their …
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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
Mar 11 2026
Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions …
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Mar 11 2026
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris …
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Bodo/Glimt down Sporting to continue dream Champions League debut
Mar 11 2026
Bodo/Glimt continued their dream debut Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sporting Lisbon 3-0 on Wednesday to …
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16, first leg
Mar 11 2026
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris …
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Warriors star Curry out at least 10 more days with sore knee
Mar 11 2026
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the team's past 15 games with a bruised right knee, will …
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Tottenham's Kinsky thanks support after Champions League 'nightmare'
Mar 11 2026
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has vowed to bounce back from his "nightmare" after being hauled off by Igor Tudor …
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McIlroy is 'game-time decision' for Players Championship
Mar 11 2026
Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending …
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Arteta lauds goalscorer Havertz on Leverkusen return
Mar 11 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty against his former side Bayer Leverkusen in their …
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Vingegaard seizes control of Paris-Nice with stage 4 win
Mar 11 2026
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard took control of the Paris-Nice stage race with victory on Wednesday's …
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Cracknell senses Wales close to ending Six Nations losing streak
Mar 11 2026
Olly Cracknell believes Wales are making significant progress in their bid to end a 15-game losing streak in the Six …
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Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen
Mar 11 2026
Kai Havertz scored an 89th-minute penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw away against Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions …
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Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030
Mar 11 2026
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.
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Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Trump
Mar 11 2026
US President Donald Trump would "welcome" Iran's participation at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the …
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Scotland can handle Six Nations pressure, says Darge
Mar 11 2026
Rory Darge says Scotland can handle the intense pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash against …
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Bayern trio Musiala, Davies and Urbig sidelined with injuries
Mar 11 2026
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Jonas Urbig will all miss matches after picking up fresh injuries in …
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Devine, Mooney top women's Hundred auction
Mar 11 2026
New Zealand's Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney of Australia topped the bidding in the inaugural auction for English …
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India T20 hero dons disguise for unexpected train home
Mar 11 2026
Indian cricket fans were stumped to discover that star all-rounder Shivam Dube could have been travelling incognito on a …
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Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener
Mar 11 2026
Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead his team to a …
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Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Mar 11 2026
Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team …
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Barca blunder: Fan ends up at wrong St James Park
Mar 11 2026
A red-faced Barcelona fan was treated to a surprise evening of third-tier English football after mixing up Exeter's St …
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Malaysia's JDT reach Asian Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 11 2026
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim reached the Asian Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite a 1-0 loss to …
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Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino
Mar 11 2026
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, …
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European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
Mar 11 2026
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the …
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Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball Classic
Mar 11 2026
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the …
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Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
Mar 11 2026
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the …
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka, sets Indian Wells QF clash with Mboko
Mar 11 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday with a statement 6-2, 6-4 …
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Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup
Mar 11 2026
China and Taiwan will clash this week in a politically tinged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final while Australia hope that …
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History offers Scots hope of ending losing run to Irish
Mar 11 2026
Scotland's astonishing 50-40 victory over France should make them favourites to beat Ireland on Saturday in their final …
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Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
Mar 11 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President …
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Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
Mar 11 2026
Four-time major champion Jannik Sinner edged talented Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) in a …
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Wembanyama stars as red-hot Spurs sink Celtics
Mar 11 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the red-hot San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday in a …
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Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 points, second highest in NBA history
Mar 11 2026
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat …
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Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 pts, 2nd highest in NBA history as Heat rout Wizards
Mar 11 2026
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat …
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China sprint race presents 'huge challenge' in F1's new era
Mar 11 2026
Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very …
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Mar 11 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating former champion Naomi …
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'Incredible situation': Spurs coach Tudor on subbing Kinsky after errors
Mar 11 2026
Tottenham's interim coach Igor Tudor bemoaned an "incredible situation" which led him to withdraw goalkeeper Antonin …
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
Mar 11 2026
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions …
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Olise could be world great, says Bayern coach Kompany
Mar 10 2026
Vincent Kompany said that Michael Olise could become one of the world's best footballers after the France international …
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Two more members of Iran women's football team claim asylum in Australia
Mar 10 2026
Two more members of Iran's visiting women's football team have claimed asylum in Australia after they were branded …
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after hitting Atalanta for six
Mar 10 2026
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a …
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Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare
Mar 10 2026
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg …
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Griezmann dreaming big at Atletico after Spurs rout
Mar 10 2026
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann confirmed he plans to stay at the club and dreams of "doing something big" after …
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Howe sees 'hope' for Newcastle despite blow of Barcelona equaliser
Mar 10 2026
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can upset Barcelona in the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarter-finals for the …
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Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
Mar 10 2026
Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions …
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past Atalanta
Mar 10 2026
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a …
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Slot frustrated by sloppy Liverpool in Galatasaray defeat
Mar 10 2026
Arne Slot was left to rue Liverpool's sloppy finishing as Galatasaray earned a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Champions League …
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Fils surprises Auger-Aliassime to set Zverev quarter-final clash
Mar 10 2026
Artur Fils's injury comeback continued to gather pace as the Frenchman upset Felix Auger-Aliassime to book an Indian …
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At least five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
Mar 10 2026
At least five players from Iran's visiting women's football team claimed asylum in Australia on Tuesday, seeking …
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Spurs sub goalkeeper Kinsky after two huge errors in 17 minutes
Mar 10 2026
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was substituted after just 17 minutes of the Champions League last 16 first leg …
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French Paralympian Bauchet's golden end to a 'tough' day
Mar 10 2026
Arthur Bauchet may already be a multiple Paralympic champion but after badly injuring his hand in a crash and then …
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Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in Champions League last 16 first leg
Mar 10 2026
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario …
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Rosenior says Club World Cup victory irrelevant as Chelsea and PSG clash again
Mar 10 2026
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said his team's "amazing achievement" in winning last year's Club World Cup by beating Paris …
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'Don't use that phrase': Arteta shuts down Arsenal quadruple talk
Mar 10 2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta on Tuesday dismissed talk of a possible quadruple this campaign ahead of Wednesday's …
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Real Madrid as good as Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa
Mar 10 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester …
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Ex-footballer Barton charged with assault near golf club
Mar 10 2026
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an …
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Spain's Ayuso takes Paris-Nice race lead after team time-trial
Mar 10 2026
Spanish rider Juan Ayuso pulled on the leader's yellow jersey on Tuesday after the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling …
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After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
Mar 10 2026
The head of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday cast further doubt on his country's participation in this …
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Lossiemouth in 'league of her own' as she wins Champion Hurdle
Mar 10 2026
Lossiemouth coasted to victory in the Champion Hurdle, the feature race of the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on …
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Walker retires from international duty after 96 England caps
Mar 10 2026
Kyle Walker announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday after winning 96 caps for England and …
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Borthwick makes one change as England seek to avoid worst Six Nations
Mar 10 2026
England have made just one change for their Six Nations meeting with defending champions France, bringing in Ollie …
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Machida, Buriram advance in Asian Champions League
Mar 10 2026
Japan's Machida Zelvia booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals in their competition debut after …
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Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup
Mar 10 2026
Borussia Dortmund's Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international eligibility to Ralf Rangnick's Austria from …
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Leverkusen coach questions legality of Arsenal's set-piece tactics
Mar 10 2026
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand questioned whether Champions League opponent Arsenal's set-piece tactics are …
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Real Madrid not inferior to Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa
Mar 10 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester …
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Japan survive Czech scare to stay unbeaten at World Baseball Classic
Mar 10 2026
Already qualified Japan were made to sweat by the Czech Republic's part-time team of teachers and firefighters before …
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Luis Enrique confident PSG can raise game ahead of Chelsea showdown
Mar 10 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday his side had "no doubts whatsoever" that they can rediscover the …
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Five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
Mar 10 2026
Five players from Iran's visiting women's football team claimed asylum in Australia on Tuesday, seeking protection after …
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Japan upstarts Machida advance in Asian Champions League
Mar 10 2026
Japan's Machida Zelvia booked their place in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals in their competition debut after …
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India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win
Mar 10 2026
India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third …
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Andreeva crashes out in angry end to Indian Wells title defense
Mar 10 2026
Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense met a bad-tempered end on Monday in round three as Katerina Siniakova …
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Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Mar 10 2026
Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur …
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Rosenior back in France as Chelsea face PSG Champions League challenge
Mar 10 2026
The renewal of Chelsea's rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League this week sees Liam Rosenior make a …
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Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16
Mar 10 2026
Wednesday's Champions League action sees Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea meet for the first time since last year's Club …
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Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets
Mar 10 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equalled Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City …
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Judge, Skenes deliver as USA reach World Baseball Classic quarters
Mar 10 2026
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony drove in home runs while pitcher Paul Skenes delivered a gem as the United States punched …
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Siniakova ends Andreeva Indian Wells defense in third round
Mar 10 2026
Unseeded Katerina Siniakova ended Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense on Monday, rallying for a 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) …
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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
Mar 10 2026
Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when …
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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Mar 10 2026
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting …
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Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins
Mar 09 2026
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is set to return for a 14th season after reaching agreement with the club on a new …
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Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells last 16
Mar 09 2026
Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday to reach the …
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West Ham reach FA Cup quarters after Ouattara's penalty howler
Mar 09 2026
West Ham moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out win against Brentford, who paid the price for …
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