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England face dark horses Italy with sights set on Women's Euro final
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Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their …
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Venus Williams, 45, to end 16-month layoff in Washington
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Venus Williams will make her return from a 16-month layoff at this week's DC Open, the seven-time Grand Slam singles …
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World cruiserweight champion Ramirez undergoes surgery
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World cruiserweight boxing champion Gilberto Ramirez will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery …
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Canada beat Italy to win Hopman Cup for first time
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Canada won the Hopman Cup for the first time when Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime teamed up to beat Italy's …
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Tiger comparisons 'silly' for dominant Scheffler
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Scottie Scheffler dismissed comparisons of his grip on golf to Tiger Woods' prime as "silly" after storming to his first …
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Clark feels 'terrible' for US Open incident after Oakmont ban
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Wyndham Clark said on Sunday he "feels" terrible and hopes he will be able to play at Oakmont Country Club again after …
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McIlroy got everything but the win out of Northern Ireland homecoming
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Rory McIlroy said he had enjoyed an "awesome week" back in Northern Ireland, even if his charge to win the British Open …
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Brilliant Scheffler cruises to fourth major title at British Open
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Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on …
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Mexico's O'Ward wins Toronto Indy to gain in title chase
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Mexico's Pato O'Ward took the lead off a pit stop exchange with 27 laps remaining and captured Sunday's Indy Toronto to …
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British Open win 'special feeling' for dominant Scheffler
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Scottie Scheffler said his first taste of winning the British Open was "special" after romping to his fourth major title …
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Scheffler ticks off British Open in pursuit of perfection
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Scottie Scheffler began his week at the British Open pondering "the point" of his pursuit of perfection but still …
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Wellens wins stage as Pogacar maintains Tour de France stranglehold
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Tim Wellens of Team UAE won a baking and hilly stage 15 of the Tour de France at Carcassonne on Sunday after a 45km solo …
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Scheffler 'in a league of his own', says inspired DeChambeau
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Bryson DeChambeau hailed the improvement made by world number one Scottie Scheffler as the American closes in on a …
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Scheffler cruises towards British Open title despite slip-up
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Scottie Scheffler saw an early eight-shot lead cut to five strokes during the final round of the British Open at Royal …
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Clinical Bangladesh thump sloppy Pakistan in first T20I
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Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman rocked Pakistan for 110 before opener Parvez Hossain hit an unbeaten 50 …
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England's Carter suffers racist abuse at Euro 2025
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England football chiefs have alerted police after defender Jess Carter revealed she has been the target of "a lot of …
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Wellens wins stage as Pogacar keeps Tour de France lead
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Tim Wellens of Team UAE won a baking and hilly stage 15 of the Tour de France at Carcassonne on Sunday after a 45km solo …
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France's Boisson wins maiden WTA title in Hamburg
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French number one Lois Boisson battled to her first WTA title on clay in Hamburg on Sunday with a straight sets win over …
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England to host next three World Test Championship finals
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England will stage the next three World Test Championship finals after the successful hosting of the first three …
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'Tiger-like' Scheffler set to spoil McIlroy dream in British Open finale
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Dominant world number one Scottie Scheffler takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open on Sunday, …
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Pacquiao held to draw by Barrios in world title return
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Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday, as the …
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Dominant Marquez cruises to Czech MotoGP win
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Marc Marquez won the Czech MotoGP on Sunday for his eighth victory in 12 races this season and fifth in a row, extending …
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Bublik wins first clay title in Gstaad
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Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik battled past Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the Gstaad final on Sunday …
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Fury targets third fight against undisputed heavyweight champion Usyk
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Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk "knows" he is the only fighter who can beat him after the Ukrainian crushed Daniel Dubois …
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Coach Erasmus calls time on mass Springbok experiments
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South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus says mass Springbok experiments will end when he names a 36-man squad on Tuesday …
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Solberg secures first WRC win in Estonia
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Sweden's Oliver Solberg followed in his world champion father's footsteps as he claimed his first WRC victory in the …
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Shi beats Lanier to win Japan Open badminton title
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China's former badminton world number one Shi Yuqi won the Japan Open title on Sunday, beating French defending champion …
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Manila crowd cheers Pacquiao comeback, draw and all
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The crowd inside the Manila college gym on Sunday roared with every flurry that Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao landed in …
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Veteran Beale to captain fired-up Pasifika XV against Lions
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Veteran Kurtley Beale was appointed captain Sunday of a First Nations and Pasifika XV to face the British and Irish …
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Barrios draws with Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown
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Mario Barrios held off a battling Manny Pacquiao to retain his WBC world welterweight crown with a fight ruled a …
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Schmidt says Wallabies must hit the ground running in Melbourne
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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his young side must hit the ground running in the second Test to have any chance of …
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Rodriguez stops Cafu in super flyweight unification fight
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American Jesse Rodriguez stopped South Africa's Phumelele Cafu in the 10th round on Saturday to win a world super …
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Fundora batters Tszyu to retain WBC superwelter crown
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Sebastian Fundora defeated Australia's Tim Tszyu by technical knockout to retain his World Boxing Council …
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Messi double as Miami bounce back against Red Bulls
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Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 …
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England complete unbeaten tour with 40-5 rout of USA
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England wrapped up their tour of Argentina and the United States with a comprehensive 40-5 victory over the US Eagles in …
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Lions 'in good place' but wary of wounded Wallabies in second Test
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Coach Andy Farrell has cautioned the British and Irish Lions to be wary of a wounded Wallabies side in the second Test, …
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'Discipline' behind heavyweight chamopion's Usyk desire to box on after knocking out Dubois
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Olesksandr Usyk said "discipline" rather than "motivation" was fuelling his desire to box on after he underlined his …
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Ten-woman Germany in Euros semis after stunning shootout win over France
Jul 19 2025
Gritty Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout against …
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Germany's Berger 'living best life' after Euros shootout heroics
Jul 19 2025
Ann-Katrin Berger is on top of the world after her saves on Saturday helped send Germany past France and into the …
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Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
Jul 19 2025
Oleksandr Usyk cemented his status as the outstanding heavyweight of his generation with an emphatic fifth-round …
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Ten-woman Germany beat France on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semis
Jul 19 2025
Ten-woman Germany reached the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Saturday after prevailing 6-5 in a penalty shootout …
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Dominant Scheffler stretches four shots clear at British Open
Jul 19 2025
Scottie Scheffler closed in on a maiden British Open title on Saturday, opening up a four-shot lead ahead of the final …
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Usyk beats Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
Jul 19 2025
Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion with a fifth round knockout at …
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Ahly ban star striker Abou Ali from training camp
Jul 19 2025
Star striker Wessam Abou Ali from Egyptian club Al Ahly has shunned pre-season medical checks and skipped training in a …
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Erasmus has mixed views after nine-try Springboks beat Georgia
Jul 19 2025
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday that he had mixed feelings after a nine-try 55-10 victory over …
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Winning majors 'not easy' warns Scheffler despite British Open lead
Jul 19 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler is not getting ahead of himself despite closing in on a first British Open title …
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'Inevitable' Scheffler tough to catch, even for McIlroy
Jul 19 2025
Rory McIlroy said catching Scottie Scheffler to win the British Open on home soil in Northern Ireland will be an …
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Young Swede Solberg extends Rally Estonia lead
Jul 19 2025
Oliver Solberg continued to surprise in his first ever world rally championship event, the 23-year-old Swede extending …
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Memorable Moodie try highlights big win by Springboks
Jul 19 2025
Centre Canan Moodie scored a memorable try as world champions South African beat Georgia 55-10 in Mbombela on Saturday …
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NHL all-time record scorer Ovechkin calls for Russian return to global sports
Jul 19 2025
NHL all-time record goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin called for Russian athletes to be allowed to compete at the world's …
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Arensman climbs to misty Tour de France win as Pogacar extends lead
Jul 19 2025
Dutch rider Thymen Arensman climbed to victory on the gruelling stage 14 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on …
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Girelli says Italy's 'time has come' ahead of England Euros showdown
Jul 19 2025
Cristiana Girelli is having the best tournament of her life at the age of 35, with the Italy striker now preparing to …
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Scheffler extends lead as McIlroy stays in British Open contention
Jul 19 2025
Scottie Scheffler extended his British Open lead to two shots during a dramatic third round on Saturday, as Rory McIlroy …
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Arensman climbs to Tour de France stage win as Pogacar extends lead
Jul 19 2025
Dutch rider Thymen Arensman climbed to victory on the gruelling stage 14 of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees on …
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Rashford closing in on Barcelona move: reports
Jul 19 2025
Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford is closing in on a move to Barcelona, reports said on Saturday.
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Alfred coasts in London, but Lyles pipped in season-opening 100m
Jul 19 2025
Julien Alfred fired out a broadside at her rivals for the women's world 200m crown with an impressive victory in the …
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Seville outshines Olympic champion Lyles in Diamond League 100m
Jul 19 2025
Jamaica's Oblique Seville outshone Olympic champion Noah Lyles, who paid the price for a slow start in his …
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Seville outshines Olympic champion Lyles in season-opening 100m
Jul 19 2025
Jamaica's Oblique Seville outshone Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the men's 100m at the Diamond League in London on …
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Scheffler defending lead as McIlroy powers into British Open contention
Jul 19 2025
Scottie Scheffler started his British Open third round with a one-shot lead as Rory McIlroy sparked his title bid into …
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP sprint race
Jul 19 2025
Marc Marquez overtook fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta on the penultimate lap to win the Czech MotoGP sprint race on …
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Schmidt proud of Wallabies fight but wants improvement for second Test
Jul 19 2025
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt said he was proud of the fight his side showed against the British and Irish Lions on …
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British and Irish Lions outmuscle Australia to win first Test 27-19
Jul 19 2025
A relentless British and Irish Lions were ferocious in attack and solid in defence to edge a dogged Australia and win a …
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Farrell 'delighted' with Wallabies win but warns Lions must be better
Jul 19 2025
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell warned his side must improve for next week's second Test against …
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Scheffler takes one-shot lead into British Open third round
Jul 19 2025
Scottie Scheffler will take a one-shot lead into Saturday's third round of the British Open at Royal Portrush under the …
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All Blacks survive France challenge to win third Test 29-19
Jul 19 2025
New Zealand staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test 29-19 on Saturday and …
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Olympic champion Evenepoel pulls out of Tour de France
Jul 19 2025
Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel pulled out of the Tour de France during Saturday's stage 14, a gruelling climb of the …
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Robertson relieved as All Blacks survive fierce France challenge
Jul 19 2025
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was relieved his team "found a way" to stave off a spirited challenge from France, …
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Bagnaia takes Czech MotoGP pole as Marquez crashes
Jul 19 2025
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia took pole position Saturday for the Czech MotoGP sprint and race as his teammate and runaway …
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All Blacks survive fierce France challenge to win third Test 29-19
Jul 19 2025
New Zealand staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test 29-19 on Saturday and …
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Aloha, Bavaria! Munich surfers riding wild river wave again
Jul 19 2025
Surfing enthusiasts have cheered the reopening of a beloved whitewater site in downtown Munich, the German city better …
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Spain see off spirited Swiss to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
Jul 18 2025
Spain reached the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday after battling past Switzerland 2-0 as the world champions …
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Spain's Bonmati feeling '100 percent' after reaching Euros semis
Jul 18 2025
Aitana Bonmati said that she is back to her best after starring in Friday's 2-0 win over hosts Switzerland which took …
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Pacquiao, Barrios make weights for Vegas showdown
Jul 18 2025
Filipino star Manny Pacquiao comfortably made the weight for his comeback world title fight against Mario Barrios on …
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Lowry accepted 2-shot British Open penalty over fear of 'cheat' backlash
Jul 18 2025
Shane Lowry said he feared a social media backlash if he did not accept a two-stroke penalty at the British Open on …
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Dubois says victory over Usyk would put him among boxing greats
Jul 18 2025
Daniel Dubois believes winning his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk would put him among boxing's elite.
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Imperious Scheffler surges into British Open halfway lead
Jul 18 2025
Scottie Scheffler ignited his bid for a maiden British Open title by surging through the field to take a one-shot lead …
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Fitzpatrick happy for 'Tiger-like' Scheffler to assume British Open pressure
Jul 18 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick is hoping to sneak under the radar playing alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler in Saturday's …
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Frank aims to take Tottenham to 'new heights'
Jul 18 2025
Thomas Frank said he wanted to take Tottenham Hotspur to "new heights" during his first press conference on Friday as …
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Hojgaard twins hoping for British Open showdown
Jul 18 2025
Nicolai Hojgaard said he was hoping to battle for the British Open title against his brother Rasmus after the Danish …
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Usyk at career heaviest for title fight with Dubois
Jul 18 2025
Multiple world champion Oleksandr Usyk will head into his undisputed heavyweight title bout with Daniel Dubois in London …
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Charging Scheffler closes on British Open lead
Jul 18 2025
Scottie Scheffler ignited his bid for a maiden British Open title by surging to within one shot of the clubhouse lead …
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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with dominant time-trial win
Jul 18 2025
Tadej Pogacar powered to victory in an uphill time trial on stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday to stretch his lead …
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Arsenal seal divisive move for Chelsea winger Madueke
Jul 18 2025
Arsenal sealed their controversial signing of Chelsea forward Noni Madueke in a deal worth a reported £48 million ($65 …
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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with uphill time-trial win
Jul 18 2025
Tadej Pogacar won a time trial on stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday to extend his lead at the top of the overall …
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MacIntyre 'will not back off' in bid for first major title
Jul 18 2025
Robert MacIntyre said Friday he "will not back off" after putting himself in contention to end Scotland's 26-year wait …
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Barca's planned Camp Nou return in August scrapped
Jul 18 2025
Barcelona abandoned their plan to return to their Camp Nou home in August on Friday, pushing the stadium's re-opening …
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McIlroy 'excited' for shot at homecoming British Open glory
Jul 18 2025
Rory McIlroy said he will need to turn flashes of brilliance into firing on all cylinders for his final two rounds as he …
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McIlroy five back as Harman leads British Open
Jul 18 2025
Rory McIlroy dug deep in his second round to stay in contention for the British Open title on Friday, as 2023 champion …
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Hunter Harman stalking second British Open crown
Jul 18 2025
Brian Harman said he "has the game" to win the British Open for a second time in three years after a brilliant six-under …
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Marquez tops Czech MotoGP practice as Martin returns
Jul 18 2025
Marc Marquez came within a whisker of lowering his own lap record in Friday practice at the Czech MotoGP as reigning …
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Man Utd agree deal to sign Brentford winger Mbeumo: reports
Jul 18 2025
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial …
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Lyles the showman ready to deliver 100m entertainment
Jul 18 2025
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles insisted he was ready to bring his showman persona to a sell-out London Stadium in the …
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Liverpool line up swoop for Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports
Jul 18 2025
Liverpool are preparing to launch a bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike after missing out on Newcastle's …
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Former Liverpool and Man Utd star Ince banned for drink-driving
Jul 18 2025
Former Liverpool and Manchester United star Paul Ince has been banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay …
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Scotland end tour with seven-try thrashing of Samoa
Jul 18 2025
An improved Scotland finished their season-ending Pacific tour on a high note Friday, scoring seven tries to outclass …
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Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Championship club Swansea
Jul 18 2025
Snoop Dogg has become co-owner of Championship side Swansea City in an unlikely alliance between the world of rap and …
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Wrexham chief wants playoff push after promotion to Championship
Jul 18 2025
The Hollywood fairytale that is Wrexham AFC is only just beginning, the club's chief executive said Friday as the Welsh …
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Olympic champion Lyles to make 100m season debut at London Diamond League
Jul 18 2025
Olympic champion Noah Lyles reignites competition with Letsile Tebogo over 100m at Saturday's Diamond League meet in …
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Lions ignoring the noise ahead of Wallabies Test
Jul 18 2025
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Johnny Sexton said on Friday his team was taking no notice of bookmakers who …
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Lions block Wallabies flanker Samu from Pasifika team
Jul 18 2025
The British and Irish Lions have blocked Wallabies backrower Pete Samu from appearing for a First Nations and Pasifika …
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Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede
Jul 18 2025
State authorities blamed the management of India's Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team for last month's deadly …
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Injury rules All Blacks wing Ioane out of third France Test
Jul 18 2025
The All Blacks were hit by an injury blow Friday on the eve of the third Test against France, losing experienced wing …
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