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White blazers, pink ties as North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games
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North Korean athletes wearing white blazers and pink ties received a warm welcome as they began arriving on Friday in …
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Tiny Elversberg 'leave Earth's orbit' as Bayern come to town
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Four years after plying their trade in the semi-professional fourth division of German football, newly promoted SV …
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World Cup winner Juan Mata hangs up boots at Melbourne Victory
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Spanish World Cup-winner Juan Mata on Friday opted against playing another season with Australian side Melbourne …
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'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina
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Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to keep her bid for a rare US Open three-peat …
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All Blacks coaching great Steve Hansen joins rugby league side Manly
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World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Steve Hansen joined Manly Sea Eagles as football performance director Friday in a …
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No jet lag for 49ers as Purdy routs Rams in Australia
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The San Francisco 49ers thrashed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 Friday in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in …
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Rybakina rallies to beat Gauff, book US Open final with Sabalenka
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Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday and book a US Open championship …
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Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo
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Many Real Madrid fans were disappointed when the club extended Vinicius Junior's contract this summer, amid speculation …
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Manchester derby poses Maresca's first big test, Chelsea aim to end Hull Honeymoon
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Enzo Maresca faces his first major test since stepping into Pep Guardiola's shoes as City visit United in the Manchester …
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'Insane' Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final
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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final …
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Yu Zidi: fearless swimming prodigy, 13, with Olympics in her sights
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Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. …
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Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate
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Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent's top club competition …
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Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final in bid for three-peat
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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to reach the US Open final for fourth …
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Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final
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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final …
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Australia unveil Slingsby-led elite team for America's Cup challenge
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Three-time world sailor of the year Tom Slingsby headlines a powerhouse team unveiled Friday as Australia makes its …
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Springboks, All Blacks clash in groundbreaking US decider
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New Zealand and South Africa collide in a heavyweight finale to their four-match series in Baltimore on Saturday in the …
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Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start
Sep 10 2026
Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc …
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Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick
Sep 10 2026
Michael Carrick said Kobbie Mainoo is a "real joy" to work with after the England international caught the eye in …
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Musiala returns to help Bayern sink Bodo in Champions League
Sep 10 2026
Jamal Musiala scored the opener and Michael Olise grabbed two goals as Bayern Munich cruised to a comfortable 5-0 home …
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Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League return
Sep 10 2026
Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as …
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USA and France ease into women's Basketball World Cup semis
Sep 10 2026
The United States breezed into the semi-finals of the Women's Basketball World Cup with a 108-56 win against Hungary on …
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Veteran hooker Taylor recalled for All Blacks in Springboks decider
Sep 10 2026
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has earned a recall and will captain New Zealand as All Blacks coach Dave Rennie made nine …
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Russell admits he needs luck as Antonelli focuses on the job
Sep 10 2026
George Russell admitted on Thursday that he will need luck on his side if he is to upset the formbbook and beat his …
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Gauff salutes Zina Garrison, 'pioneer' in Black tennis
Sep 10 2026
Zina Garrison has known of Coco Gauff for some time, but she only met the 2023 US Open champion last year and "it was …
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Seahawks' Darnold gets good news on hip injury: coach
Sep 10 2026
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold received good news Thursday about the right hip injury he suffered in a Seahawks NFL …
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Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future
Sep 10 2026
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso teased reporters on the eve of his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday when …
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F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit
Sep 10 2026
Formula One drivers are expecting a weekend of crashes and chaos at the new Circuito de Madring as it hosts the Spanish …
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2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits
Sep 10 2026
The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on …
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Leclerc concedes he 'went too far' in Hamilton Monza incident
Sep 10 2026
Charles Leclerc on Thursday conceded he was at fault when he clashed with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the …
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Shelton, Tiafoe in spotlight as Zverev aims to build on Grand Slam success
Sep 10 2026
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev is the only Grand Slam champion still standing as the US Open men's singles hit the …
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England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan
Sep 10 2026
England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still …
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Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead
Sep 10 2026
Swiss Stefan Kung won Thursday's stage 18 time-trial as Spaniard Enric Mas retained the overall lead at the Vuelta a …
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England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep
Sep 10 2026
Pakistan threatened to implode on Thursday as England moved to the brink of a crushing series whitewash with three days …
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Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt
Sep 10 2026
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on …
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England dominate Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep
Sep 10 2026
Ruthless England tamed Pakistan's inexperienced attack in the third Test at Edgbaston on Thursday to move to the brink …
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France defeat China to reach women's basketball World Cup semis
Sep 10 2026
France comfortably beat China 90-61 on Thursday to move into the semi-finals of the women's Basketball World Cup.
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'Bragging rights' up for grabs at game-changing Ultimate Championship, says Coe
Sep 10 2026
Global "bragging rights" are up for grabs at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, World Athletics president Sebastian …
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France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election
Sep 10 2026
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March …
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England turn screw in 3rd Test against Pakistan
Sep 10 2026
Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence stepped on the gas as England tightened their grip on the third Test against Pakistan at …
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France will not support Infantino in FIFA election: federation chief
Sep 10 2026
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March …
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Clark-led USA thrash Hungary to move into women's World Cup semi-finals
Sep 10 2026
A United States team full of WNBA stars breezed into the semi-finals of the Women's Basketball World Cup with a 108-56 …
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Russian skater Valieva loses neutral status
Sep 10 2026
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who returned to action this year after a long doping ban, has been barred from …
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Messi to buy second Spanish lower league club
Sep 10 2026
Argentina icon Lionel Messi has agreed to take over Spanish club Eldense, the second division side confirmed on …
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Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose 2016-17 Premier League title
Sep 10 2026
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for …
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Asian Games begin with Qatar basketball win, nine days before opening ceremony
Sep 10 2026
The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the …
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Duplantis leads creme de la creme at 'game-changing' Ultimate Championship
Sep 10 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis is the headline act as the world's top-ranked track and field athletes gather for this …
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India trailblazer won't 'let go' of chance for Asian weightlifting glory
Sep 10 2026
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu told AFP she "will not let go" of the chance to round off a glittering career with an …
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Seahawks beat Patriots again in NFL opener
Sep 10 2026
The Seattle Seahawks shrugged off Sam Darnold's early injury to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL's opening …
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Japan gymnasts under injury cloud for home Asian Games
Sep 10 2026
Japan men's gymnastics team for their home Asian Games this month includes multiple Olympic and world champions, but …
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Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking
Sep 10 2026
Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen's spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she …
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Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semis
Sep 10 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev motored into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday, cruising past the Netherlands' Botic …
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Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza
Sep 10 2026
After "walking on water" in Monza, Kimi Antonelli faces an entirely different challenge at this weekend's Spanish Grand …
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Korda leads US bid to win first away Solheim Cup since 2015
Sep 10 2026
World number one Nelly Korda spearheads a US team hoping to win the Solheim Cup on European soil for the first time in …
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'Not normal' US Open scheduling under-fire after late-night finishes
Sep 10 2026
Ben Shelton's record-breaking late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz has reignited the debate over scheduling at the US …
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PSG thrash Slovan in Champions League opener, Liverpool down Atletico
Sep 10 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain made a smooth start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title as Ferran …
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Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win
Sep 10 2026
Drawing inspiration from Frances Tiafoe's rally from two sets down to reach the US Open semi-finals, Coco Gauff saved …
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Pegula aiming to thwart Sabalenka three-peat in US Open semis
Sep 09 2026
Aryna Sabalenka is gunning for her third US Open title in a row -- can Jessica Pegula stop her this time?
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Khachanov reaches US Open semi-finals as Blockx retires
Sep 09 2026
Karen Khachanov punched his ticket the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, advancing when Belgian Alexander Blockx retired …
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Arteta lauds in-form Odegaard as 'remarkable' Arsenal edge Napoli
Sep 09 2026
Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard for another match-winning moment as his goal sealed a 1-0 victory …
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Rogers hails Alonso for 'exciting' Chelsea goal spree
Sep 09 2026
Morgan Rogers said Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into an "exciting" force after their 6-3 win over Leeds in the …
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Luis Enrique hails 'marvellous' Dembele as PSG win big in Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his Ballon d'Or winning forward Ousmane Dembele for a "marvellous" …
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Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback against Atletico Madrid
Sep 09 2026
Alexis Mac Allister strengthened his case for an improved Liverpool contract with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to …
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Liverpool's Iraola 'lucky' after first taste of Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said it was difficult to ask for more from his Champions League coaching debut after the …
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With No. 1 ranking secured Rybakina eyes more Grand Slam glory
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina will rise to number one in the world rankings for the first time after reaching the US Open semi-finals, …
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Ferran Torres hits hat-trick as PSG wallop Slovan in Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele also starred as Paris Saint-Germain began their quest to win a …
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Resurgent Zheng takes positives from storming US Open run
Sep 09 2026
Zheng Qinwen's storming run through qualifying to the US Open quarter-finals has the 2024 Olympic gold medallist finally …
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Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup
Sep 09 2026
Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League …
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Odegaard gives Arsenal winning Champions League start at Napoli
Sep 09 2026
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's sensational late strike broke stern Napoli resistance as the English champions began …
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Rybakina advances to US Open semis, seals No.1 ranking
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina ensured she will become world number one for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic champion …
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Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback to beat Atletico Madrid
Sep 09 2026
Alexis Mac Allister did his case for an improved Liverpool contract no harm with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to …
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Sabah boss goes from game show contestant to Champions League manager
Sep 09 2026
Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas will complete a remarkable rise from game show contestant to Champions League manager …
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Rampant Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona rout Feyenoord
Sep 09 2026
Raphinha continued his superb goalscoring form with a brace as Barcelona demolished Feyenoord 5-1 to begin their …
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Ogura to miss San Marino MotoGP with hand injury
Sep 09 2026
Japanese rider Ai Ogura will miss a second consecutive MotoGP race at this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix as he …
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England on top in third Test after historic Pakistan collapse
Sep 09 2026
England inflicted a historic batting collapse on Pakistan before fifties from Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the …
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Josh Kerr: I pick my races and I'm not a robot
Sep 09 2026
World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at …
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Rybakina ensures rise to No.1 by reaching US Open semis
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic …
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England on top in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse
Sep 09 2026
England inflicted yet another batting collapse on Pakistan before Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the hosts ended the …
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Rybakina ensures rise to world no. 1 by reaching US Open semis
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic …
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England edge ahead in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse
Sep 09 2026
England overcame the loss of early wickets to establish a slender first-innings lead on the opening day of the third …
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Vuelta debutant Brennan claims fifth victory on stage 17
Sep 09 2026
Sprint king Matthew Brennan claimed a fifth Vuelta a Espana stage victory on Wednesday as he edged a bunch sprint in …
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Josh Kerr: I pick my races and never get 'greedy'
Sep 09 2026
World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at …
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Pakistan collapse to 133 all out against England in 3rd Test
Sep 09 2026
Pakistan slumped to 133 all out on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after the latest in a …
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Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in 'magical' Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe's best on their return to the …
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McIlroy predicts player exodus after LIV files for bankruptcy protection
Sep 09 2026
Rory McIlroy predicts players will opt to leave LIV Golf after the breakaway tour filed for bankruptcy protection, …
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Pakistan collapse to 100-7 against England in 3rd Test
Sep 09 2026
Pakistan slumped to 100-7 at lunch on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another …
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Pakistan collapse to 26-4 against England in 3rd Test
Sep 09 2026
Pakistan slumped to 26-4 in the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another collapse during their sorry tour …
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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in 3:34 am US Open finish, Sabalenka battles on
Sep 09 2026
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the …
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Courtois to put Belgium career on hold
Sep 09 2026
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in quotes published on Wednesday he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby …
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Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish
Sep 09 2026
Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to American Ben Shelton in an …
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Alcaraz out in latest US Open finish, Sabalenka through on marathon day
Sep 09 2026
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the …
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Record rain forces Asian Games athletes to evacuate accommodation
Sep 09 2026
Hundreds of Asian Games athletes in Japan were briefly evacuated from their accommodation as record rainfall lashed host …
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Sabalenka edges Noskova to keep US Open treble bid alive
Sep 09 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth …
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'Our year': Kane and Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
Sep 09 2026
Bayern Munich have made it clear their main goal this season is to win the Champions League after recent near-misses, …
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Australian World Cup star Volpato fined over positive cocaine test
Sep 09 2026
Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato has been fined after failing a roadside test for cocaine, police and media …
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Pegula outlasts Navarro to set US Open semi with Sabalenka
Sep 09 2026
Jessica Pegula booked a third straight US Open showdown with Aryna Sabalenka, grinding out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Emma …
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NFL breaks new ground as 100,000 set to pack MCG in Australia
Sep 09 2026
The growing popularity of American football in Australia will see the NFL play a regular-season game there for the first …
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Tiafoe escapes Michelsen to reach US Open semi-finals
Sep 09 2026
Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down -- and 3-0 down in the fifth set -- to hand Alex Michelsen a heartbreaking US …
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
Sep 09 2026
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter …
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Sabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive
Sep 08 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth …
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Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City
Sep 08 2026
Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan
Sep 08 2026
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions …
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Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach League Cup fourth round
Sep 08 2026
Newcastle battled into the League Cup fourth round as Joe Willock's late goal sealed a bruising 1-0 win against Millwall …
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