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Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade
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Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool moved a step closer on Saturday after Newcastle United signed German international …
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McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP
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McLaren drivers dominated the final practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Britain's Lando Norris …
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Exhausted Scottish brothers back on shore after record Pacific row
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Three Scottish brothers stepped ashore in Australia on Saturday after claiming a new record for rowing non-stop and …
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Flushed out: home hopes Shelton, Tiafoe exit in US Open blow
AFP - 6h ago
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe both crashed out in the third round of the US Open on Friday, dealing a heavy blow to a …
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Alcaraz, Djokovic into US Open last 16 as Sabalenka avenges defeat
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic edged closer to a semi-final showdown at the US Open on Friday as Aryna Sabalenka …
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Bradman 'baggy green' cap won during 1946-47 Ashes sells for $287,000
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A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman has been bought for Aus$438,550 (US$287,000) …
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Djokovic overcomes Norrie to make US Open last 16
AFP - 8h ago
Novak Djokovic beat Britain's Cameron Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last …
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Morocco seek record third CHAN title against Madagascar
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Morocco have an unprecedented third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title in their sights on Saturday when they play …
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Sabalenka extends tie-break streak, downs Fernandez
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Friday after extending her remarkable …
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Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, injured Shelton exits
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Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as American hopes of ending the country's 22-year …
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Chinese rookie Wang grabs LPGA lead at storm-hit TPC Boston
Aug 29 2025
Chinese rookie Miranda Wang birdied the last three holes to seize a two-stroke lead when darkness halted Friday's …
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Sounders out to 'prove a point' against Messi's Inter in Leagues Cup final
Aug 29 2025
The Seattle Sounders are conceding nothing as they prepare to host football's "greatest player" Lionel Messi and Inter …
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Tiafoe bounced out in US Open third round
Aug 29 2025
Frances Tiafoe, a US Open semi-finalist twice in the past three years, crashed out in straight sets to Germany's …
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Maresca won't ban Chelsea players from social media
Aug 29 2025
Enzo Maresca will not ban Chelsea's players from social media after Alejandro Garnacho's impending move to Stamford …
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Amorim expects to stay at Man Utd as pressure mounts
Aug 29 2025
Ruben Amorim is adamant he will still be in charge of Manchester United after the forthcoming international break …
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St Pauli upstage Hamburg in derby return
Aug 29 2025
Hamburg were outclassed by city rivals St Pauli at home on Friday, losing 2-0 in the first top-flight derby between the …
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Mussolini's great grandson hails winning Serie A debut with table-toppers Cremonese
Aug 29 2025
The great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini hailed as unforgettable his Serie A debut on Friday after he …
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Shelton quits US Open with shoulder injury
Aug 29 2025
Sixth seed Ben Shelton's US Open bid was derailed Friday by a shoulder injury that forced him to retire from his …
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Controversial coach boosting Rybakina at US Open
Aug 29 2025
Elena Rybakina said her reunion with controversial coach Stefano Vukov has boosted her US Open campaign after she …
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FA Cup-holders Palace sign Spain winger Pino
Aug 29 2025
Crystal Palace have signed Spain winger Yeremy Pino from Villarreal, the English FA Cup-holders announced Friday.
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Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, Rybakina advances
Aug 29 2025
Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as Novak Djokovic and defending women's champion …
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Alcaraz mows down Darderi to reach US Open last 16
Aug 29 2025
Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness …
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Schwarber hits historic four homers but misses rare shot at five
Aug 29 2025
Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber blasted a record-tying four home runs in a single Major League Baseball game, but …
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Injury doubt Tonali picked by Gattuso for Italy's World Cup qualifiers
Aug 29 2025
Sandro Tonali is fit to play in Italy's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel after recovering from a …
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Spurs sign Dutch midfielder Simons in boost for new boss Frank
Aug 29 2025
Tottenham Hotspur on Friday signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a boost for new manager Thomas Frank.
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Rybakina routs Raducanu to advance at US Open
Aug 29 2025
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for …
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Martin says Rangers remain supportive despite woeful start
Aug 29 2025
Rangers' under-fire boss Russell Martin insists he retains the support of his club's owners ahead of Sunday's crucial …
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Ayuso triumphs in Vuelta stage seven, Traen keeps red jersey
Aug 29 2025
Spaniard Juan Ayuso powered to a solo stage seven Vuelta a Espana victory on Friday, securing a third straight stage win …
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Goalkeepers still posing problems for Man City boss Guardiola
Aug 29 2025
Pep Guardiola has still to determine the identity of his first-choice goalkeeper, with the Manchester City manager …
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Forest boss Nuno plans Marinakis talks after transfer issues
Aug 29 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo plans peace talks with the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis during the …
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Norris sets early pace at Dutch Grand Prix practice
Aug 29 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris laid down the gauntlet at the Dutch Grand Prix Friday, topping both practice sessions in …
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Bargell tackles medical challenge and starts for US at Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 29 2025
When Cass Bargell had her large intestine removed four years ago, her surgeon was adamant she would play rugby again, …
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Vardy in talks to sign for Serie A outfit Cremonese: source
Aug 29 2025
Jamie Vardy is in talks for a potential move to Serie A team Cremonese, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP …
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Arteta concerned by Saka injuries after latest hamstring blow
Aug 29 2025
Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka's recurring hamstring injuries are a "big concern" after the Arsenal winger was ruled out …
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Tuchel apologised to Bellingham over 'repulsive' blast
Aug 29 2025
England boss Thomas Tuchel has apologised to Jude Bellingham after describing the Real Madrid star's on-pitch behaviour …
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Garnacho arrives at Chelsea as £40 m move from Man Utd moves closer
Aug 29 2025
Alejandro Garnacho has arrived at Chelsea's training ground in advance of his reported £40 million ($54 million) move …
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Alexander-Arnold dropped by England for World Cup qualifiers
Aug 29 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped by England as coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday handed first call-ups to Elliot Anderson …
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'Sometimes I want to quit' says troubled Man Utd boss Amorim
Aug 29 2025
Ruben Amorim admitted he has thought about quitting Manchester United as the under-fire boss revealed he sometimes …
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Crystal Palace to face Dynamo Kyiv, Strasbourg in Conference League
Aug 29 2025
Crystal Palace will face Dynamo Kyiv and Strasbourg in this season's UEFA Conference League as the London club learned …
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Europa League draw throws up Forest rematch with Malmo
Aug 29 2025
Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition …
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Rooney reckons 'something is broken' at Amorim's Man Utd
Aug 29 2025
Wayne Rooney believes Ruben Amorim's remarks following Manchester United's shock League Cup loss at Grimsby prove …
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McLaren set pace in first practice at Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 29 2025
McLaren set out their stall as the team to beat at the first practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix Friday, their two …
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'Money': Bayern's Kompany laments Premier League spending power
Aug 29 2025
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany on Friday lamented the spending power of Premier League clubs, as reports emerged of …
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Howe vows Newcastle won't make 'poor' transfer decisions
Aug 29 2025
Eddie Howe has promised Newcastle will not make "poor" transfer decisions as German international Nick Woltemade's …
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Max Verstappen: fan favourite but -- for once -- not race favourite
Aug 29 2025
It is simply impossible to avoid Max Verstappen at Zandvoort aan Zee, the seaside resort that hosts the Dutch Grand …
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Tukuafu returns for women's rugby world champions New Zealand against Japan
Aug 29 2025
Kennedy Tukuafu will make her first Test appearance since July after being named in a much-changed New Zealand side for …
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Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit
Aug 29 2025
Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League …
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Outdoor athletics season should be longer, says Coe
Aug 29 2025
The outdoor season for athletes, welfare concerns notwithstanding, should be stretched longer than it currently is, …
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Late-night Paul battles through at US Open in 1:46 am finish
Aug 29 2025
Tommy Paul survived a brutal five-set epic that finished at 1:46 am to fight his way past Nuno Borges and into the third …
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Sinner on the march as Swiatek, tearful Gauff toil at US Open
Aug 29 2025
Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as Coco Gauff and Iga …
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Celtic and Rangers seek Old Firm tonic for Champions League trauma
Aug 29 2025
Celtic and Rangers head into Sunday's Old Firm clash still licking their wounds from humiliating Champions League exits …
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Aussie Rules player latest found with concussion-linked brain disease
Aug 29 2025
A former Australian Rules player has posthumously been diagnosed with a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, …
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Biles' presence helps Gauff win US Open crying game
Aug 29 2025
Coco Gauff said the presence of Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles at courtside helped her through the worst …
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Olympic marathon champion Hassan opts for Sydney ahead of worlds
Aug 29 2025
Reigning Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan plans to skip the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, instead …
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Atletico already playing catch-up after poor La Liga start
Aug 29 2025
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer in the hope of being able to compete with giants Barcelona and Real …
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Lyon find cause for optimism after turbulent summer
Aug 29 2025
Condemned to relegation two months ago before being handed a reprieve on appeal, Lyon have emerged from the most …
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Sinner on the march as tearful Gauff, Swiatek toil at US Open
Aug 29 2025
Reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner charged into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as Coco Gauff and Iga …
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Big numbers set to remain a feature of Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 29 2025
The Women's Rugby World Cup heads into its second week on the back of impressive off-field numbers, with organisers …
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Gauff wins crying game to reach US Open third round
Aug 29 2025
A tearful Coco Gauff battled through another shaky performance to defeat Croatia's Donna Vekic and reach the third round …
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Arsenal seek statement win at Liverpool, Amorim faces Burnley must-win
Aug 29 2025
Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the Premier League title race as last season's top two face off at …
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Cowboys trade Parsons to Packers in blockbuster NFL deal
Aug 28 2025
The Dallas Cowboys traded superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday in a deal that will …
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Solskjaer sacked by Besiktas after European flop
Aug 28 2025
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as coach of Besiktas on Thursday after the Turkish club …
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Froome to undergo surgery after breaking back in training crash
Aug 28 2025
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital and will undergo surgery after breaking his …
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Coe hails 'overwhelming support' for gene testing ahead of Tokyo worlds
Aug 28 2025
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hailed "overwhelming support" for the introduction of gene testing for …
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Solskjaer fired by Besiktas after Conference League failure, Palace squeeze through
Aug 28 2025
Besiktas fired coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Thursday after losing 1-0 at home to Lausanne to crash out of the UEFA …
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Osaka slams Ostapenko rant in US Open 'racism' storm
Aug 28 2025
Naomi Osaka hit out at Jelena Ostapenko on Thursday after the Latvian triggered accusations of racism following her US …
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Lyles trumps Tebogo in Zurich, Alfred shines
Aug 28 2025
Olympic 100m champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will head to the world championships in Tokyo in two weeks' time on …
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Lyles edges Tebogo in Zurich thriller in perfect Tokyo boost
Aug 28 2025
US sprinter Noah Lyles held his nerve to edge Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo over 200m at the Diamond League finals in …
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Arsenal optimistic about Havertz return after knee surgery
Aug 28 2025
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has had a knee operation, but the Premier League giants are upbeat about the Germany …
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Pressure-free Wong relishing US Open adventure
Aug 28 2025
Hong Kong player Coleman Wong says he's relishing the challenge of attempting to upset 15th seed Andrey Rublev after …
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Alfred storms to 100m victory at Diamond League finals
Aug 28 2025
Olympic champion Julien Alfred stormed to victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League finals in Zurich on …
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Liverpool and Man City face Real Madrid in Champions League, PSG get tough draw
Aug 28 2025
Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season's Champions League while …
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Swiatek wobbles at US Open as Sinner targets third round
Aug 28 2025
Iga Swiatek scrapped her way into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a three-set win over Suzan Lamens as …
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Swiatek labours into US Open third round
Aug 28 2025
Iga Swiatek battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday, needing three sets to edge past the Netherlands' …
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Badminton federation smoothes feathers ruffled by shuttlecock shortage
Aug 28 2025
Skyrocketing raw material prices in China have caused shuttlecock prices to more than double in recent months as …
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England skipper Aldcroft to miss rest of Women's Rugby World Cup pool phase
Aug 28 2025
England captain Zoe Aldcroft has been ruled out of the rest of the pool stage of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a knee …
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Vine claims solo Vuelta stage six victory, Traen takes lead
Aug 28 2025
Jay Vine sailed to solo success in stage six of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, as Torstein Traen claimed the overall …
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Norris sees others closing gap with dominant McLaren
Aug 28 2025
Lando Norris said on Thursday that other teams were catching up with his McLaren outfit, expecting many tough battles …
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Struggling Hamilton aims to rediscover the joy
Aug 28 2025
Seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he wants to put his painful start at Ferrari behind …
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Froome hospitalised after training crash in France
Aug 28 2025
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital and will undergo surgery after suffering …
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'Something has to change', says Amorim after United humiliation
Aug 28 2025
A furious Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said "something has to change" within the team after the pressure …
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Rising Australian golfer makes comeback after losing sight in left eye
Aug 28 2025
An emerging Australian golfer who lost sight in his left eye after being struck by a golf ball just weeks after making …
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Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
Aug 28 2025
Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as …
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Messi brace propels Miami into Leagues Cup final
Aug 28 2025
Lionel Messi scored twice late on as Inter Miami fought back to beat Orlando City 3-1 and reach the final of the Leagues …
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Injury-hit Wallabies welcome back Alaalatoa for Argentina Tests
Aug 28 2025
Australia were boosted on Thursday by the return of Allan Alaalatoa for two home Rugby Championship Tests against …
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Chivu's Inter turning the page on Champions League humiliation
Aug 28 2025
Inter Milan head into Sunday's match with Udinese on the up after a show of force in Cristian Chivu's coaching debut at …
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Hamburg host derby rivals St Pauli in German top-flight reunion
Aug 28 2025
Fierce city rivals Hamburg and St Pauli resume hostilities in the Bundesliga on Friday, 14 years since their last …
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Townsend rubbishes Ostapenko 'no class' jibe after fiery US Open clash
Aug 28 2025
Jelena Ostapenko was involved in a furious on-court confrontation with Taylor Townsend after being dumped out of the US …
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Sabalenka eyes Fernandez revenge in US Open third round
Aug 28 2025
Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says she is "a better player and person" than the one who lost to Leylah …
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Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix
Aug 28 2025
After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers, and teams descend on the seaside …
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Super Rugby to mark 30th anniversary with tweaks to finals format
Aug 28 2025
Super Rugby will mark its 30th anniversary next year with the first of 77 matches kicking off on February 13, officials …
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Messi brace puts Miami into Leagues Cup final
Aug 28 2025
Lionel Messi scored twice late on as Inter Miami fought back to beat Orlando City 3-1 and reach the final of the Leagues …
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Alcaraz races into US Open third round as Djokovic, Sabalenka advance
Aug 28 2025
Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday as Novak …
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Bisexual ex-Australian Rules player praised for 'courage and bravery'
Aug 28 2025
Former Australian Rules player Mitch Brown was hailed Thursday for his "immense courage and bravery" after coming out as …
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Alcaraz banishes US Open demons to reach third round
Aug 28 2025
Carlos Alcaraz put the "bad thoughts" of last year's early US Open exit behind him Wednesday as he charged into the …
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Kipchoge feeling the pressure ahead of Sydney Marathon
Aug 28 2025
Eliud Kipchoge says the desire to inspire others drove him to enter this week's Sydney Marathon with the Kenyan legend …
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Alcaraz sprints into US Open third round as Djokovic advances
Aug 28 2025
Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday as Novak …
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Alcaraz crushes Bellucci to reach US Open third round
Aug 28 2025
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the US Open third round on Wednesday with a commanding 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia …
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Townsend reveals Ostapenko 'no class' jibe after US Open exit
Aug 28 2025
Jelena Ostapenko was involved in a furious on-court confrontation with Taylor Townsend after being dumped out of the US …
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Djokovic advances at US Open as Sabalenka, Alcaraz step up title bids
Aug 27 2025
Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to reach the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as defending women's …
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Rangers humiliated, Benfica deny Mourinho's Fenerbahce Champions League place
Aug 27 2025
Rangers bowed out of the Champions League play-offs on Wednesday with a humiliating 6-0 defeat at the hands of Club …
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Kane rescues Bayern in German Cup first round
Aug 27 2025
Harry Kane scored a last-gasp winner to spare Bayern Munich's blushes in a dramatic 3-2 victory at third-tier Wehen …
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