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Reds boss Kiss hails resilience in 13-try Super Rugby extravaganza
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Queensland Reds boss Les Kiss has praised his side's resilience in a high-octane 56-36 Super Rugby win over Moana …
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South Africa's Potgieter fires 61 to grab PGA Mexico Open lead
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South African Aldrich Potgieter fired a 10-under par 61 to grab a four-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US …
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Champions Spain fight back in Women's Nations League opener, England held
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Spain kicked off their Women's Nations League title defence by fighting back to snatch a thrilling 3-2 win over Belgium …
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Everton boss Moyes doing a better job than me, says Man Utd's Amorim
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Ruben Amorim admits David Moyes is doing a better job reviving Everton than the under-fire Manchester United boss has …
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Leicester hit historic low in Brentford rout
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Leicester's bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League hit a historic low as Brentford cruised to a 4-0 win at the …
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'Super tough' Rublev in third Qatar final, faces Draper for title
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Russia's Andrey Rublev reached his third Qatar Open final on Friday after a "super tough" three-set triumph over Felix …
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Yankees change facial hair policy to allow 'well-groomed beards'
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It's a hair-raising situation, but the New York Yankees have had to face facts, so the club announced Friday it will …
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Holders Spain stun Belgium with late comeback in women's Nations League
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Women's Nations League holders Spain kicked off the new edition by fighting back to snatch a thrilling 3-2 win over …
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There's optimism Wembanyama will make strong recovery
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It's far too soon to know how Victor Wembanyama's blood clots will impact his long-term NBA prospects, but there is …
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Liverpool draw PSG, Madrid clubs clash in Champions League last 16
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Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of this season's Champions League while Friday's draw also …
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USA needs travel reforms to cope with mega sports events: report
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The United States needs to make significant changes to air travel to cope with the increase in visitors expected for the …
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Andreeva defeats Rybakina in Dubai to become youngest WTA 1000 finalist
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Teenager Mirra Andreeva toppled another seed at the Dubai Championships, upsetting Elena Rybakina on Friday to become …
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World champion Brignone storms to Sestriere giant slalom
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Federica Brignone stormed to victory in Friday's giant slalom in Sestriere on her return to action as the newly-crowned …
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'Unknown little Englishman' Sherratt hoping to reverse Welsh fortunes
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Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt, once dubbed an "unknown little Englishman" in his first foray into Welsh …
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Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
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Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in …
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Hermoso will appeal Rubiales 'forced kiss' verdict
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Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after …
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Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Rubiales ban appeal
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The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, who was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso …
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Postecoglou wants Spurs to 'kick on' after turning corner
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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou wants his side to build on back-to-back Premier League wins as Spurs' injury crisis …
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Ireland expect 'galvanised' hosts, as Wales try to quiet 'outside noise'
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Ireland No 8 Jack Conan expects to face a "galvanised" Wales when the two teams clash in the Six Nations in Cardiff on …
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History inspires Darge as Scotland eye five wins in a row over England
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Scotland co-captain Rory Darge says the chance to make history will fuel his side's "massive ambition" when they bid for …
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Rangers boss Clement not distracted by US takeover reports
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Rangers manager Philippe Clement said he is not focused on reports that the club is to be taken over by a US-led …
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French skier Alphand flown to hospital after training crash
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French skier Nils Alphand was evacuated by helicopter after he was knocked out Friday when he fell during a World Cup …
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Ramos starts at 10 for 'competitive' France against Italy
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Thomas Ramos, who played the first two Six Nations matches this year at full-back, has been restored to the fly-half …
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Ramos starts at 10 for France against Italy
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Thomas Ramos, who played the first two Six Nations matches this year at full-back, has been restored to the fly-half …
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Merlier edges UAE Tour sprint as Pogacar retains lead
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Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier won the fifth stage of the UAE Tour in a close finish on Friday as Tadej Pogacar retained …
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Conan expects 'galvanised' Wales, Reffell keen to change outside noise
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Ireland No 8 Jack Conan expects to front up against a "galvanised" Wales when the two teams clash in the Six Nations …
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Italy make two changes for Six Nations clash with France
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Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada announced two changes Friday to the starting line-up for the meeting with France in Rome in …
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Amorim insists Man Utd 'improving' despite slump
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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side have to make extra time on the training ground count after a dreadful …
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'Obsessed' Arteta wants Arsenal title charge
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Mikel Arteta admitted he is "obsessed" with winning the Premier League title as he urged Arsenal to keep the pressure on …
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Davis Cup draw postponed as Chile protests Belgian knockout win
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The draw for the Davis Cup play-offs was postponed to allow an investigation into the bizarre ending of the …
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England's Willis realises boyhood Six Nations dream against Scotland
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England No 8 Tom Willis says he's "unbelievably excited" to face Scotland as he prepares for his Calcutta Cup debut.
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World champion Brignone storms to Sestiere giant slalom
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Federica Brignone stormed to Friday's giant slalom in Sestiere on her return to action as newly-crowned world champion, …
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Haaland a doubt for Man City showdown with 'exceptional' Liverpool
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Sunday's Premier League clash against …
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Chelsea draw Copenhagen in Conference League last 16
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Chelsea were paired with FC Copenhagen of Denmark in the last 16 as the draw for the knockout phase of this season's …
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Barcelona's Flick upset by referee harassment
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick showed his anger at the harassment of La Liga referees on Friday, after weeks of complaints …
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Rickelton ton propels South Africa to 315-6 in Champions Trophy
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Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred to guide South Africa to an imposing 315-6 in their …
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Maresca sets top four target for Chelsea
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Enzo Maresca has given Chelsea a target of winning their last seven Premier League home games as the Blues boss sets his …
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Man Utd to face Real Sociedad in Europa League last 16, Rangers play Fenerbahce
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Manchester United were drawn Friday to play Real Sociedad of Spain in the last 16 of this season's Europa League, while …
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Itoje urges England to 'seize our moments' against Scotland
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Maro Itoje has urged England to seize their chances against Scotland while avoiding "blind rage" in Saturday's Six …
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Wales' rugby woes - three talking points
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Wales take on Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday on the back of a national record 14 straight Test defeats. The latest, …
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Liverpool to play PSG in Champions League last 16
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Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in one of the standout ties in the last 16 of this season's Champions League …
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Kiwi Robinson leads World Cup giant slalom in Sestriere
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Alice Robinson leads the way after the first run of Friday's giant slalom in Sestiere as Mikaela Shiffrin was left way …
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France full-back Jaminet returns to rugby after racist video ban
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France full-back Melvyn Jaminet, who has been suspended since the start of the season for racist remarks, returns to …
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Pakistan face India in Champions Trophy clash with no room for error
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Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing …
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LeBron, Reaves dazzle as Lakers sink Blazers
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LeBron James and Austin Reaves combined for 72 points as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to score a battling 110-102 …
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Canada enjoys emotional win as USA gets Olympic motivation
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Canada's NHL stars celebrated an emotional 3-2 overtime victory over arch rival United States in Thursday's Four Nation …
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Monaco battle to save season after Champions League exit
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This campaign started in such promising fashion for Monaco, but the principality club's midweek Champions League exit …
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Barcelona face Las Palmas with Liga lead strength test beckoning
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Barcelona travel to Las Palmas on Saturday in La Liga aiming to do what they, champions Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid …
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Canada beats USA to win heated Four Nations Face-Off final
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In an ice hockey grudge match of border rivals fueled by political tensions, "51st state" Canada defeated the United …
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Macario back to scoring ways as USA beat Colombia
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Catarina Macario scored her first national team goal in nearly three years as the USA beat Colombia 2-0 in their opening …
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Australia's Cummins targets IPL for return from injury
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Australia captain Pat Cummins said Friday he is targeting the Indian Premier League to make his return from a niggling …
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Big-gun Wallabies 'add energy' to Brumbies' Super Rugby campaign
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ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says the return of six Wallabies, led by James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa, has given …
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Blues coach braced for 'extremely competitive' Super Rugby season
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Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter is anticipating an "extremely competitive" Super Rugby season as the defending …
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Liverpool face wounded Man City as Premier League title race heats up
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Liverpool's charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving …
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Wallabies skipper Wilson extends Reds deal till 2029
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Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson has signed a contract extension with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds until 2029, …
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Dodgers pitcher checked for concussion after head-shot
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was placed in the concussion protocol on Thursday after being struck in the …
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Trump meets with Tiger, PIF and PGA Tour bosses to reunite golf
Feb 20 2025
President Donald Trump met with Tiger Woods and leaders of the rival PGA and LIV golf tours on Thursday in what could be …
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Roma reach Europa League last 16 as 10-man Ajax scrape through
Feb 20 2025
Paulo Dybala scored twice as Roma beat Porto on Thursday to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Europa League, while …
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MLS hoping for World Cup buzz in 30th season
Feb 20 2025
Major League Soccer's 30th season gets underway this weekend with Lionel Messi in action and the league's newest club …
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Alcaraz dumped out by Lehecka in Qatar Open quarters
Feb 20 2025
Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Qatar Open in the quarter-finals on Thursday after losing to Jiri Lehecka, the …
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Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA regular season with blood clot
Feb 20 2025
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season after being diagnosed with deep …
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Dybala double leads Roma into Europa League last 16
Feb 20 2025
Paulo Dybala scored two goals as Roma came from behind to beat Porto 3-2 in the second leg on Thursday to clinch a place …
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Mavs' Davis 'making good progress' after adductor strain
Feb 20 2025
Anthony Davis, the star forward who landed in Dallas in the shock trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, …
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Bucks' Portis banned 25 games for violating NBA anti-drug policy
Feb 20 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, the …
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England captain Itoje glad of 'Superman' Hill's help against Scotland
Feb 20 2025
England captain Maro Itoje hopes to finish Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Twickenham in the company of …
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Andreeva, 17, stuns Swiatek to reach Dubai semis with landmark win
Feb 20 2025
Teenager Mirra Andreeva stunned second seed Iga Swiatek to become the youngest woman to reach the semi-finals of the …
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Comeback hero Shami says wicket-taking mindset alive
Feb 20 2025
India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami on Thursday said he came into the Champions Trophy with an eye on taking regular …
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Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA regular season: Spurs
Feb 20 2025
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season after being diagnosed with deep …
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Scotland coach Townsend eager to extend England run as Russell passed fit
Feb 20 2025
Gregor Townsend believes Saturday's match away to oldest rivals England is just what Scotland need to get their Six …
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Gill ton powers India to win over Bangladesh in Champions Trophy
Feb 20 2025
In-form Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 101 to anchor India's chase in a six-wicket win over Bangladesh as the two teams …
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Bavuma wary of Afghanistan challenge in Champions Trophy
Feb 20 2025
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma warned his team they will need to be at their best against Afghanistan in their …
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'Fixated' man who approached Raducanu is given restraining order
Feb 20 2025
A man who showed "fixated behaviour" towards British tennis player Emma Raducanu at a tournament in Dubai has been …
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Andreeva, 17, stuns Swiatek to reach Dubai semi-finals with landmark win
Feb 20 2025
Teenager Mirra Andreeva stunned second seed Iga Swiatek to become the youngest woman to reach the semi-finals of the …
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Ireland match no time to experiment, says Wales coach Sherratt
Feb 20 2025
Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt insisted Thursday that a Six Nations showdown against Ireland was no time for …
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Scotland star Russell fit to face England in Six Nations
Feb 20 2025
Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit to play against England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on …
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Spain's ex-football boss Luis Rubiales fined over forced kiss
Feb 20 2025
A Spanish court on Thursday found former football chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over the forced kiss he …
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Rublev downs de Minaur on eighth match point in Qatar
Feb 20 2025
Andrey Rublev converted his eighth match point against second seed Alex de Minaur to seal a semi-final spot at the Qatar …
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Trump goads '51st state' Canada ahead of hockey grudge match
Feb 20 2025
President Donald Trump took a slap shot at Canada on Thursday, again suggesting a US takeover of the northern neighbor …
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Luis Rubiales: Spain's disgraced former football federation chief
Feb 20 2025
Spain's former football federation chief Luis Rubiales, who on Thursday was convicted of sexual assault and fined over …
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Liverpool boss Slot urges Nunez to improve his 'mindset' after Villa miss
Feb 20 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot will talk to Darwin Nunez about his attitude after accusing the striker of letting a costly …
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Anscombe in as Wales ring changes for Ireland in Six Nations
Feb 20 2025
Gareth Anscombe was handed the keys to No 10 as interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt rang the changes for Saturday's Six …
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Milan edges UAE Tour 4th stage as Pogacar retains lead
Feb 20 2025
Italy's Jonathan Milan prevailed in a tight sprint to claim Thursday's wind-battered UAE Tour fourth stage with Tadej …
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Sheehan to skipper Ireland against Wales in Six Nations
Feb 20 2025
Dan Sheehan will skipper Ireland against Wales in the third round of the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday in the …
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Spain court convicts ex-football chief for sexual assualt over forced kiss
Feb 20 2025
A Spanish court on Thursday convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave …
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Towhid hits ton as Bangladesh reach 228 after 35-5 against India
Feb 20 2025
Towhid Hridoy struck his first ODI century and with Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh reach 228 from 35-5 against India as the …
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Pakistan blow as injured opener Zaman out of Champions Trophy
Feb 20 2025
Hosts Pakistan suffered a serious blow Thursday when opener Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an …
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'Never lost heart': Japan back-up keeper plays again after nine-year wait
Feb 20 2025
Being a back-up goalkeeper can be a thankless task but patience paid off for Japan's Shunsuke Ando this week -- when he …
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Ball, Bridges shine as Hornets sting Lakers
Feb 20 2025
LaMelo Ball sparked a second-half fightback as the struggling Charlotte Hornets upset the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 on …
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Messi too hot for Sporting in sub-zero Champions Cup clash
Feb 20 2025
Lionel Messi shrugged off sub-zero temperatures to score the only goal as Inter Miami defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 …
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Fallen white-ball kings England in search of Champions Trophy revival
Feb 20 2025
England may have been the reigning world champions in both 50-over and T20 cricket as recently as two years ago, but …
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Depleted Australia face uphill battle at Champions Trophy
Feb 20 2025
An Australia team struggling for confidence and missing the wealth of experience that has long been the backbone of …
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US-Canadian relations on thin ice ahead of hockey rematch
Feb 20 2025
Americans and Canadians are punching and booing each other in the wake of President Donald Trump's taunts about making …
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Mbappe's Man City destruction just the start for Real Madrid superstar
Feb 19 2025
Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick against Manchester City propelled Real Madrid into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday …
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PSV beat Juventus in extra time to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 19 2025
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven battled into the last 16 of the Champions League Wednesday, after a pulsating 3-1 …
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'Nothing lasts forever' as Guardiola laments 'worst' Man City season
Feb 19 2025
Pep Guardiola conceded Manchester City need a rebuild after being swept aside by a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick as Real …
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Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into Champions League last 16
Feb 19 2025
Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris …
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Mbappe hat-trick as Real Madrid knock Man City out of Champions League
Feb 19 2025
Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant hat-trick for Champions League holders Real Madrid in a 3-1 win over Manchester City on …
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Liverpool's title charge dented by Aston Villa draw
Feb 19 2025
Liverpool's Premier League title charge was slowed by Aston Villa after a pulsating 2-2 draw on Wednesday left neither …
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PSG hit seven to set up Champions League clash with Liverpool or Barcelona
Feb 19 2025
Paris Saint-Germain can look forward to a showdown with either Liverpool or Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions …
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Dortmund ease into Champions League last 16 after Sporting stalemate
Feb 19 2025
Borussia Dortmund cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League after a goalless draw with Sporting Lisbon on …
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NFL projects huge salary cap jump for 2025 season
Feb 19 2025
NFL team salary caps for the 2025 season have been projected by the league at $277.5 million to $281.5 million, a huge …
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Venus Williams, Kvitova issued wildcards for Indian Wells
Feb 19 2025
Grand Slam champions Venus Williams and Petra Kvitova were among four wildcard entrants announced Wednesday for next …
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