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Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
AFP - 1h ago
Harvey Barnes has committed his future to Newcastle after signing a new "long-term" contract with the Premier League …
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Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job
AFP - 2h ago
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday …
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'Fresh' Evenepoel answers Tour de France questions
AFP - 2h ago
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel said he had answered a lot of questions with his impressive Tour de France showing.
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Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix
AFP - 3h ago
McLaren's first success of 2026 owed as much to poor weekends, by their own high standards, for Ferrari and Mercedes as …
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Olympic triathlon champ Beaugrand to sit out European athletics
AFP - 6h ago
Olympic triathlon champion Cassandre Beaugrand will not take part in next month's European championships in Birmingham, …
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Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'
AFP - 7h ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" …
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De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham
AFP - 3h ago
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild …
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'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney
AFP - 11h ago
New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, …
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Laxman hails 'very mature' Sooryavanshi, 15, after series win
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Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after the 15-year-old's 81 off 49 balls …
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Alonso says 'great signing' Rogers can rejuvenate Chelsea
AFP - 9h ago
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Monday said Morgan Rogers was "a great signing" who would make the club more …
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Japan's 'King Kazu', 59, scores his first goal for four years
AFP - 14h ago
The 59-year-old former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in almost four years when his …
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New Zealand's Mooar appointed Fijian Drua head coach
AFP - 9h ago
Former All Blacks and Scotland assistant Brad Mooar was Monday appointed head coach of Super Rugby side Fijian Drua.
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Ioane, Holland back for All Blacks' blockbuster South Africa tour
AFP - 17h ago
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie named three uncapped players in a 44-strong squad Monday while Reiko Ioane and Fabian …
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Pogacar looking to enjoy 'small things' after 5th Tour de France win
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Tadej Pogacar said he was looking forward to taking some time off and enjoying the "small things" in life after making …
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Aussie great McEvoy masters Commonwealth gold, Ramsay-Peaty hatches battle plan to bounce back
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Australian swimming great Cameron McEvoy blew away the field to win his first individual Commonwealth Games gold in the …
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'Just cramp' - Lyles pulls up early in 200m US title bid
Jul 26 2026
US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid …
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Lyles not concerned after cramp halts 200m US title bid
Jul 26 2026
Noah Lyles said rest and rehydration would put him right after cramp prompted him to pull up in the 200m final at the US …
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Beltran, Kent and Jones join Baseball Hall of Fame
Jul 26 2026
Retired major league All-Star outfielders Carlos Beltran of Puerto Rico and Andruw Jones of Curacao and American second …
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Lyles 'fine' after failing to finish 200m at US championships
Jul 26 2026
US sprint star Noah Lyles pulled up with cramp in the 200m final at the US athletics championships on Sunday, his bid …
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New pro Koivun holds off Scheffler to win PGA 3M Open
Jul 26 2026
Jackson Koivun, playing only his third PGA Tour event as a professional, held off top-ranked Scottie Scheffler in …
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Masood leads Pakistan to 199-3 against West Indies
Jul 26 2026
Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with the visitors reaching 199 for three in reply to the West Indies …
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Del Toro, Seixas show glimpse into Tour de France future
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar romped to another dominant Tour de France victory but cycling fans were treated to a glimpse into the …
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Ramsay-Peaty hatches 'battle plan' to bounce back from Commonwealth Games tears
Jul 26 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty said he has a "battle plan" to bounce back from his tearful Commonwealth Games disappointment in the …
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'Incredibly proud' Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar ticked off a "big goal" as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der …
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How does Pogacar compare to other five-time Tour de France winners
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar's main rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel have both described the five-time Tour de France winner …
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Tour stage win 'not from my toes', says Van der Poel
Jul 26 2026
Mathieu van der Poel achieved a career dream by winning the final stage of the Tour de France on the famous Champs …
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Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France
Jul 26 2026
Tadej Pogacar claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and …
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Proud Antonelli salvages third as Mercedes limit damage
Jul 26 2026
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he was proud of his and Mercedes’ damage limitation efforts on Sunday …
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Verstappen grumbles as he roars to second in 'undriveable' car
Jul 26 2026
Max Verstappen continued to complain about his car and put pressure on his Red Bull team on Sunday despite securing his …
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Norris heaps praise on McLaren for updated car and victory
Jul 26 2026
World champion Lando Norris heaped praise on the McLaren team on Sunday after driving his updated car to a first win …
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Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary
Jul 26 2026
World champion Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season and 12th of his career with a resounding triumph for …
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Hearn says Fury-Joshua must take place in UK under current deal
Jul 26 2026
Eddie Hearn says the long-awaited showdown between British heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must take …
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Scotland's Ward wins Commonwealth gymnastics title, Ramsay-Peaty bounces back in the pool
Jul 26 2026
Reuben Ward struck gold for hosts Scotland in the men's gymnastics all-around final at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday …
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Sooryavanshi's 81 steers India to Zimbabwe T20 series sweep
Jul 26 2026
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his second half century in four days for India, who beat Zimbabwe …
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Spain football coach De la Fuente visits Madrid wildfire evacuees
Jul 26 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente on Sunday visited evacuees from the wildfires which have torn through …
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Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen snatches China Open title at age 36
Jul 26 2026
Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen overpowered his opponent in the China Open men's singles final on Sunday, becoming the oldest …
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Malaysia steps in to host Bahrain F1 GP in October
Jul 26 2026
The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early …
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Ramsay-Peaty bounces back at Commonwealth Games after tearful outburst
Jul 26 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty bounced back from his tearful Commonwealth Games disappointment as he qualified for the semi-finals of …
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Messi-less Miami win on Casemiro debut, Berterame suffers head blow
Jul 26 2026
Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on …
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Joshua survives knockdowns, stops Prenga
Jul 25 2026
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout …
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Ohtani delays throwing session over knee 'regression'
Jul 25 2026
Japanese batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani postponed a planned bullpen throwing session on Saturday over what Los …
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Scheffler surges at 3M Open with blistering back nine
Jul 25 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler surged with an eagle and five birdies on the back nine at the PGA Tour 3M Open on …
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Hiltz extends US 1,500 streak, Lyles advances in 200
Jul 25 2026
Nikki Hiltz captured her fourth consecutive 1,500-meter US outdoor title while Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden …
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Hodge, Hope give West Indies edge in rain-impacted Pakistan Test
Jul 25 2026
Kavem Hodge's dogged unbeaten 83 and the support of Shai Hope in an unbroken fourth-wicket stand took the West Indies to …
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Beaten Ramsay-Peaty casts doubt on future as Australia rule Commonwealth pool
Jul 25 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty's bid for gold at a fourth Commonwealth games fell short on Saturday as he was beaten into bronze in …
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Ramsay-Peaty beaten into bronze as Australia's Williamson wins Commonwealth gold
Jul 25 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty's bid for gold at a fourth Commonwealth games fell short on Saturday as he was beaten into bronze in …
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49ers coach Shanahan injured in car crash
Jul 25 2026
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash and will not lead pre-season training while he …
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Norris back on pole at Hungarian GP as rivals handed penalties
Jul 25 2026
World champion Lando Norris of McLaren narrowly outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on Saturday to seize his first pole …
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Madeleine McCann's brother targets Olympic dream after Commonwealth final
Jul 25 2026
Madeleine McCann's brother Sean is targeting a place at the Los Angeles Olympics after making the final of the 400 …
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Hamilton, Antonelli stung by grid penalties at Hungarian GP
Jul 25 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and his closest challenger Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton were both slapped …
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Messi can skip All-Star Game after grueling World Cup, says MLS
Jul 25 2026
Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina …
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Hamilton stung by three-place grid penalty
Jul 25 2026
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur admitted it was their mistake – and not the driver’s – that led to Lewis Hamilton being …
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Howe uncertain if Guimaraes will stay with Newcastle amid Arsenal interest
Jul 25 2026
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admitted on Saturday he does not know if Bruno Guimaraes will stay with his club amid …
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Pogacar set to win Tour de France, Carapaz claims Queen stage
Jul 25 2026
Tadej Pogacar all but sealed a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Saturday as Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz won …
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Varane concussions motivate Como to ban heading in academy teams
Jul 25 2026
Italian Serie A club Como have announced they are banning heading until the under-11 team after consultation from board …
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'Amazing' Pogacar-Del Toro friendship lights up Tour de France
Jul 25 2026
Tadej Pogacar and Isaac Del Toro crossed the Tour de France finish line arm-in-arm on Saturday, highlighting their …
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Norris back on pole for Mercedes at Hungarian GP
Jul 25 2026
World champion Lando Norris of McLaren narrowly outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to seize his first pole position of …
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Kishan, Varma hit half centuries as India win Zimbabwe T20 series
Jul 25 2026
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma struck half centuries to overshadow teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India beat …
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Madeleine McCann's brother reaches Commonwealth Games final
Jul 25 2026
Madeleine McCann's brother Sean was cheered on by his parents as he booked a place in the final of the 400 metres …
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Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic
Jul 25 2026
Ipswich signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Scottish champions Celtic in a deal worth a reported £10 million ($13 …
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Norris finds pace to edge Hamilton in last Hungarian practice
Jul 25 2026
World champion Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final …
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Man City's Khusanov signs new five-year contract
Jul 25 2026
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on …
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Atletico complete Lee signing from PSG
Jul 25 2026
South Korea international Kang-In Lee has joined Atletico Madrid from European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the …
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Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona
Jul 25 2026
Salma Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at three age levels, has joined Lyon from Barcelona, the French women's football …
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After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to Chile
Jul 25 2026
Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was one of the heroes of Cape Verde's fairytale run at the World Cup, is signing …
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Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec
Jul 25 2026
Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles powered to his third US 100m title in a world-leading 9.79sec on Friday at the US …
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Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win
Jul 25 2026
Oliver Bearman has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has "what it takes to become a …
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James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers
Jul 25 2026
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar …
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Mahomes back in full practice, 'optimistic' for NFL opener
Jul 24 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to return to full practice as he recovers from tearing …
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Scotland's Scott splits Australian swim dominance at Commonwealths
Jul 24 2026
Duncan Scott delivered hosts Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games to break up Australia's dominance of …
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Fury stops Wach in Thailand to close in on Joshua fight
Jul 24 2026
Tyson Fury edged closer to a blockbuster heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland's Mariusz Wach by …
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Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters
Jul 24 2026
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have pulled out of next month's ATP Montreal Masters, organizers Tennis Canada said …
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Ferrari boss cautious after Hamilton and Leclerc shine in Hungary
Jul 24 2026
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was quick to talk down his team's hopes after his drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc …
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Michael Kim fires 59 at PGA Tour 3M Open
Jul 24 2026
Michael Kim drained a 24-foot birdie putt at his final hole on Friday to post a 12-under par 59 at the 3M Open, the 16th …
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Pogacar breaks Alpe d'Huez record to extend Tour de France lead
Jul 24 2026
Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in a record-breaking time on Alpe d'Huez amid a "crazy atmosphere" on Friday's 19th …
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Pogacar lauds team spirit after 'rough' Tour de France days
Jul 24 2026
Tadej Pogacar paid tribute to his UAE Emirates-XRG team-mates after claiming a hard-won first ever success on the iconic …
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LeBron James: 'King' seeks final NBA conquest with 76ers
Jul 24 2026
LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills and astonishing longevity, will embark on a 24th NBA season …
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LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
Jul 24 2026
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar …
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British sprinter Ujah denies alleged cryptocurrency fraud
Jul 24 2026
British sprinter CJ Ujah has denied being involved in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud.
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Hamilton tops times ahead of Leclerc in Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary
Jul 24 2026
Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari set the pace with a dominant 1-2 in …
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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with 'cool' Alpe d'Huez win
Jul 24 2026
Tadej Pogacar took a decisive victory amidst a "crazy atmosphere" on Alpe d'Huez after a long and tense chase up the …
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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with Alpe d'Huez win
Jul 24 2026
Tadej Pogacar took a stunning victory atop Alpe d'Huez after a long and tense chase up the iconic final climb of …
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IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'
Jul 24 2026
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA …
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Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola at Man City
Jul 24 2026
Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.
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Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach
Jul 24 2026
Mark van Bommel is the new coach of the Belgian national football team, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) …
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Leclerc on top for Ferrari but suffers car failure
Jul 24 2026
Charles Leclerc topped the times and experienced a car failure on his Ferrari as he outpaced Red Bull’s Max Verstappen …
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Peaty begins quest for more Commonwealth gold, Aussie swimmers set for bonus
Jul 24 2026
Olympic champions Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Duncan Scott made a fast start in the pool as the 23rd Commonwealth Games kicked …
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Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
Jul 24 2026
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling …
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Antonelli has his neck on the line with ever watchful father
Jul 24 2026
Kimi Antonelli rubs his neck and admits he will be racing to save it from a parental throttling as much as to win a race …
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Joshua's focus on Prenga as Fury lies in wait
Jul 24 2026
Anthony Joshua has insisted his full focus is on Kristian Prenga when he makes his return to boxing on Saturday amid all …
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Spain coach blasts 'unacceptable' behaviour of Argentina after World Cup final
Jul 24 2026
Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente has blasted the "unacceptable" behaviour of several Argentina players and their …
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Rugby brain injury court case at risk of collapse
Jul 24 2026
A landmark legal case involving hundreds of former rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their …
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Recharged Klopp back to turn Germany from doubters into believers
Jul 24 2026
Two years after stepping down from Liverpool citing a lack of energy, Jurgen Klopp has returned to the dugout to oversee …
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Wrestling to become a man in Togo's ancestral rite of passage
Jul 24 2026
The bare-chested young men emerged from a forest ceremony in northern Togo chanting war songs, ready for the initiation …
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WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
Jul 24 2026
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and …
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Brian Lara Stadium hosts maiden Test as West Indies face Pakistan
Jul 24 2026
West Indies and Pakistan meet at Test cricket's newest venue in Trinidad on Saturday at the start of a two-match series …
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Socceroos star Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
Jul 24 2026
Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding …
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Is 'superstar' Pogacar's Tour de France domination boring?
Jul 24 2026
With Tadej Pogacar on the brink of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France aged only 27 many people are saying his …
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Lyles, Richardson ease into 100m semis at US athletics championships
Jul 24 2026
Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson eased into the 100m semi-finals at the US athletics …
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Dodgers return to Trump White House despite fan anger
Jul 23 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate back-to-back World Series wins despite many …
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King Charles opens slimmed down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Jul 23 2026
King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed …
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WNBA viral star Cunningham wades into trans athletes row
Jul 23 2026
Basketball star and internet sensation Sophie Cunningham has become a lightning rod in the debate over transgender …
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