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Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup
AFP - 9m ago
Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying …
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Owen Franks to miss key Crusaders games after two-match ban
AFP - 59m ago
Veteran prop Owen Franks has been suspended for two weeks, Super Rugby said on Tuesday, ruling him out of key games for …
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What next for the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules?
Mar 19 2024
Nottingham Forest have been thrust into the Premier League relegation zone after being hit with a four-point deduction …
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Striking referees cry foul over MLS stand-ins
Mar 19 2024
Striking Major League Soccer referees on Monday accused substitute officials of making a litany of mistakes in last …
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Tottenham to play Newcastle in Melbourne this May
AFP - 4h ago
Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United will play a post-season friendly in Melbourne on May 22, the …
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Messi out of Argentina friendlies: federation
AFP - 4h ago
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's upcoming friendlies in the United States due to a hamstring injury, the …
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Napoli's Jesus accuses Italy defender Acerbi of racist abuse
AFP - 4h ago
Napoli defender Juan Jesus on Monday blasted Francesco Acerbi for denying he dished out racist abuse after the Italy …
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Islamabad United win Pakistan Super League in a last-ball thriller
AFP - 6h ago
Resilient Islamabad United snatched a last-ball thriller to beat Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final in Karachi …
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Griezmann record run ends with France forward injured for friendlies
AFP - 6h ago
Antoine Griezmann was on Monday ruled out of France's friendlies against Germany and Chile with an ankle sprain ending …
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Afghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series
AFP - 6h ago
Afghanistan proved too strong with bat and ball against Ireland as they claimed a 57-run victory in Sharjah on Monday to …
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Japan's Sakamoto, Uno seek world figure skating 'three-peats'
AFP - 2h ago
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno each will seek their third consecutive world crowns at the 2024 World Figure …
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France without Griezmann for first time in over seven years
AFP - 1h ago
Antoine Griezmann was on Monday ruled out of France's friendlies against Germany and Chile with an ankle sprain ending …
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Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaching Premier League financial rules
AFP - 4h ago
Nottingham Forest were docked four points for breaching Premier League financial rules on Monday, dumping them in the …
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African players in Europe: Ten Hag hails FA Cup hero Diallo
AFP - 10h ago
Amad Diallo deserves more playing time, says Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, after his dramatic winner in a 4-3 …
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'Surprised' Schultz edges Pogacar at Tour of Catalonia opener
AFP - 10h ago
Outsider Nick Schultz won the opening stage of the Tour of Catalonia on Monday, edging favourite Tadej Pogacar as the …
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Inter's Acerbi leaves Italy camp after racist abuse claims
AFP - 8h ago
Francesco Acerbi on Monday left Italy's training camp ahead of two friendlies in the United States after reports he will …
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Nottingham Forest docked four points over financial breaches: reports
AFP - 30m ago
Nottingham Forest have been given a four-point penalty for breaching the Premier League's financial regulations, …
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Swedish midfielder Olsson in rehab after brain illness: club
AFP - 11h ago
Sweden's Kristoffer Olsson, hospitalised last month with a rare brain illness that has left him without motor or verbal …
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Darvish says Ohtani showdown in Seoul is nothing personal
AFP - 1h ago
San Diego starting pitcher Yu Darvish said he will try not to let his "personal feelings" for Shohei Ohtani affect his …
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Indonesia's Christie, former Olympic champ Marin triumph at All England Open
AFP - 7h ago
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie beat compatriot Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-15, 21-14 to win his first All England Open …
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Fernandes urges Man Utd to use Liverpool win as fuel for late surge
AFP - 9h ago
Bruno Fernandes has urged Manchester United to use the "spicy" FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool as fuel for a …
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Georgia coach Cockerill pleads for 'stronger opposition'
AFP - 7h ago
Georgia have outgrown Europe's second tier competition and need "stronger opposition", head coach Richard Cockerill told …
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Man City's Rodri warns best is still to come
AFP - 10h ago
Rodri has warned Manchester City's rivals that the best is yet to come after they brushed Newcastle aside to stay in the …
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Indonesia's Christie wins first All England badminton title
AFP - 1h ago
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie beat compatriot Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-15, 21-14 to win his first All England Open …
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Ohtani fever hits South Korea as Dodgers light up Seoul
AFP - 26m ago
Japan's Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was the undisputed main attraction Monday as South Korean fans …
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Streich announces he will step down as Freiburg coach
AFP - 10h ago
Long-time Freiburg head coach Christian Streich said Monday he will step down at the end of the season after over a …
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History-making British Olympic cyclist Laura Kenny retires
AFP - 6h ago
Britain's Laura Kenny, the most successful female cyclist in Olympic history, announced Monday it was time to "hang that …
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British cycling great Laura Kenny announces retirement
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Britain's Laura Kenny, the most successful female cyclist in Olympic history, announced Monday it was time to "hang that …
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The pain and money behind the Afghan game of buzkashi
AFP - 12h ago
Afghan rider Sarwar Pahlawan blinked away pain from the fresh stitches between his eyes as his buzkashi team chased …
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North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football
AFP - 15h ago
An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides …
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Giakoumakis on target again as Atlanta and Cincinnati enjoy MLS wins
AFP - 7h ago
Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis scored his fourth goal of the season as Atlanta United beat Orlando City 2-0 in Major …
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Giannis-less Bucks stun the Suns behind Lillard's big game
AFP - 6m ago
Damian Lillard delivered with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo out due to a hamstring injury, scoring 31 points and …
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Desert domination: Alcaraz tops Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion
AFP - 13h ago
World number two Carlos Alcaraz cruised home in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win a second …
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World No. 1 Swiatek sweeps past Sakkari for second Indian Wells title
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World number one Iga Swiatek powered past Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 on Sunday to claim her second Indian Wells WTA …
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Mbappe bags hat-trick as PSG hit six, David continues scoring streak
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An unstoppable Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 6-2 win away to Montpellier on Sunday …
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Coventry's Cup hero Wright recalled to USA squad
Mar 17 2024
Coventry City forward Haji Wright, whose late winner pulled off an FA Cup upset win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on …
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Scheffler wins back-to-back Players Championship titles
Mar 17 2024
World number one Scottie Scheffler became the first man to win back-to-back Players Championships with a superb eight …
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Lewandowski-powered Barca thrash Atletico to stay in title race
Mar 17 2024
Robert Lewandowski inspired a resurgent Barcelona to a 3-0 triumph at Atletico Madrid on Sunday to keep their faint La …
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Giannis-less Bucks stun the Suns behind Lillard's big effort
Mar 17 2024
Damian Lillard delivered with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo out due to a hamstring injury, scoring 31 points and …
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Inter's title charge hits bump in the road with Napoli draw
Mar 17 2024
Inter Milan's march towards a 20th Serie A title was slowed down on Sunday by reigning champions Napoli who escaped the …
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Scheffler wins back-to-back Players Championship titles in thriller
Mar 17 2024
World number one Scottie Scheffler became the first man to win back-to-back Players Championships with a superb eight …
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Swiatek celebrates Indian Wells title with Zendaya
Mar 17 2024
Iga Swiatek has become used to rubbing shoulders with celebrities in two years at the top of women's tennis, and if …
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Lewandowski inspires Barca in Atletico thrashing
Mar 17 2024
Robert Lewandowski inspired Barcelona to a 3-0 triumph at Atletico Madrid on Sunday to keep their faint La Liga title …
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Mbappe scores hat-trick as PSG hit Montpellier for six
Mar 17 2024
An unstoppable Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 6-2 win away to Montpellier on Sunday …
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Inter's title charge hits the breaks with Napoli draw
Mar 17 2024
Inter Milan's march towards a 20th league title was slowed down on Sunday by reigning champions Napoli who escaped the …
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Ten Hag hopes landmark Liverpool win can be Man Utd turning point
Mar 17 2024
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United's thrilling 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool can be the launching …
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Man Utd fightback ends Liverpool's quadruple quest in FA Cup classic
Mar 17 2024
Manchester United ended Liverpool's quest for a quadruple of trophies in Jurgen Klopp's final season after Amad Diallo's …
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Leverkusen extend unbeaten run to 38 as Bundesliga title nears
Mar 17 2024
Florian Wirtz scored after 84 seconds as Bayer Leverkusen made it 38 games unbeaten in all competitions with a 3-2 …
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AC Milan consolidate second spot, Fiorentina's match at Atalanta postponed
Mar 17 2024
AC Milan consolidated second place in Serie A on Sunday by beating Verona 3-1 after Juventus were held by Genoa, while …
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Ito hailed by Reims coach for 'mental strength' amid sexual assault claim
Mar 17 2024
Reims coach Will Still praised "key player" Junya Ito for the Japanese star's mental strength after he put off-field …
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Bangalore clinch eight-wicket WPL final win after Delhi collapse
Mar 17 2024
Aggressive knocks from Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine buoyed Royal Challengers Bangalore at the right moment to seal an …
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David continues Lille scoring streak, Ito gets Reims winner
Mar 17 2024
Canadian striker Jonathan David continued his superb form in front of goal as Lille drew 1-1 away to fellow Champions …
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Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 in FA Cup classic
Mar 17 2024
Manchester United ended Liverpool's quest for a quadruple of trophies in Jurgen Klopp's final season after Amad Diallo's …
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England end Six Nations on a high despite France defeat
Mar 17 2024
England ended their Six Nations campaign with a dramatic 33-31 loss to France on Saturday, but they still made …
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Pogacar launches bold Giro-Tour bid at Tour of Catalonia
Mar 17 2024
Targeting a Giro-Tour double in 2024, Tadej Pogacar begins his build-up Monday on the seven-day Tour of Catalonia, with …
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Villa held by West Ham after VAR drama
Mar 17 2024
Aston Villa escaped with a 1-1 draw at West Ham on Sunday after the hosts were denied a stoppage-time winner by a …
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AC Milan consolidate second spot as Juve's woes continue
Mar 17 2024
AC Milan consolidated second place in Serie A on Sunday by beating Verona 3-1 after Juventus were held to a goalless …
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Six standout players from the Six Nations
Mar 17 2024
One of the most competitive Six Nations rugby championships of recent times ended with Ireland retaining their title …
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Pochettino pleads with Chelsea fans to 'trust' him after Leicester scare
Mar 17 2024
Mauricio Pochettino pleaded with Chelsea fans to "trust" him and show support for Raheem Sterling after the pair were …
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Sagan's Olympic bid hit by fresh heart problems
Mar 17 2024
Three-time world cycling champion Peter Sagan said Sunday he would have a second heart procedure in his bid to make the …
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Chelsea survive Leicester scare to reach FA Cup semi-finals
Mar 17 2024
Carney Chukwuemeka rescued Chelsea with a stoppage-time strike that inspired a 4-2 win over 10-man Leicester in an FA …
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Bayern's Kane returns to England for ankle injury treatment
Mar 17 2024
Harry Kane will have an ankle injury treated by England national team doctors in "close consultation" with Bayern …
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Ligue 1 strugglers Nantes part ways with coach Gourvennec
Mar 17 2024
French Ligue 1 strugglers Nantes sacked coach Jocelyn Gourvennec on Sunday, a source close to the club told AFP, less …
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French swimmer Marchand sees Paris Olympics as golden 'opportunity'
Mar 17 2024
French swimmer Leon Marchand, who broke Michael Phelps' 400m medley world record last year, believes the stars are …
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David continues scoring streak as Lille draw with Brest
Mar 17 2024
Canadian striker Jonathan David continued his superb form in front of goal as Lille drew 1-1 away to fellow Champions …
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Work still to do despite Ireland's Six Nations triumph, says MacNeill
Mar 17 2024
Ireland were "deserved" Six Nations champions but their final two below-par performances illustrated they are still a …
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France heal World Cup wounds with 'hellish' Six Nations
Mar 17 2024
French players, coaches and fans suffered heavily after last year's Rugby World Cup heartbreak, but their clinical end …
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Swiss Gut-Behrami overcomes stress to seal overall World Cup ski title
Mar 17 2024
Lara Gut-Behrami had an off-day on the Saalbach slope on Sunday but still ended up being crowned women's overall World …
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Swiss Gut-Behrami crowned overall World Cup ski champion
Mar 17 2024
Lara Gut-Behrami was crowned women's overall World Cup ski champion at Saalbach on Sunday.
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Resurgent Catlin wins International Series Macau after tense playoff
Mar 17 2024
John Catlin held off David Puig to win the International Series Macau with a birdie at the end of a tense playoff on …
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Rapid O'Callaghan upstages Titmus to send Paris Olympic warning
Mar 17 2024
World record-holder Mollie O'Callaghan upstaged Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus to win the 200m freestyle in the fastest …
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Alcaraz faces Medvedev for Indian Wells title after stopping Sinner streak
Mar 17 2024
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 on Saturday to …
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Curry hot in injury return as Warriors beat Lakers, Davis hurt
Mar 17 2024
Stephen Curry returned from a sprained ankle to score 31 points and reserve Klay Thompson added 26 to spark Golden State …
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'Grateful' Sinner to take lessons from Alcaraz defeat
Mar 17 2024
Jannik Sinner's 19-match winning streak ended with a three-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday in Indian Wells, where …
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Suarez comes off bench for brace as Miami beat DC without Messi
Mar 17 2024
Luis Suarez came off the bench and scored twice as Inter Miami, without the injured Lionel Messi, won 3-1 at D.C. United …
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Alcaraz hands Sinner first 2024 loss to return to Indian Wells final
Mar 17 2024
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz handed Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner his first defeat of 2024 to return to the …
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Steelers acquire QB Fields in NFL trade with Bears
Mar 17 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired quarterback Justin Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears, the NFL teams …
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Alcaraz-Sinner semi-final resumes after rain delay
Mar 17 2024
The blockbuster Indian Wells semi-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner resumed after a three-hour rain delay …
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Schauffele grabs one-stroke lead over Clark at The Players
Mar 16 2024
Xander Schauffele made seven birdies in a bogey-free third round to seize a one-stroke lead over reigning US Open …
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Ireland hold on to Six Nations trophy after Wales boss Gatland offers to quit
Mar 16 2024
Ireland retained their Six Nations title with a hard-fought 17-13 win over Scotland after Warren Gatland offered to quit …
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Thrilling England win 'starts something' for Galthie's France
Mar 16 2024
France coach Fabien Galthie said Saturday's dramatic 33-31 victory over England was the start of something new for his …
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Last-gasp Ramos effort takes France past England in Six Nations
Mar 16 2024
Fly-half Thomas Ramos kicked a dramatic late penalty as France ended their Six Nations campaign with a 33-31 victory …
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'Extraordinary' Vinicius hits brace as Madrid distance Girona
Mar 16 2024
Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of …
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Ireland captain O'Mahony treasures 'most special' Six Nations title
Mar 16 2024
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony said captaining his country to the Six Nations title was "probably the most special" of …
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Some reluctance to Saudi deal, LIV player return says Malnati
Mar 16 2024
Reuniting the world's top golfers is a priority, US PGA Tour policy maker Peter Malnati said Saturday, but some PGA …
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Suarez comes off bench for brace as Miami beat D.C
Mar 16 2024
Luis Suarez came off the bench and scored twice as Inter Miami, without the injured Lionel Messi, won 3-1 at D.C. United …
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Silva fires Man City into FA Cup semi-finals, Coventry stun Wolves
Mar 16 2024
Bernardo Silva scored twice as Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, while …
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Red Bull employee lodges complaint against Horner with FIA - report
Mar 16 2024
The female Red Bull employee at the centre of allegations against Christian Horner has lodged an official complaint to …
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'Extraordinary' Vinicius hits brace as Madrid gain on fading Girona
Mar 16 2024
Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of …
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Spurs' top four bid rocked by Fulham, Luton draw with Forest
Mar 16 2024
Tottenham wasted a chance to move into the Premier League's top four as they slumped to a shock 3-0 defeat at Fulham, …
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Philipsen edges razor-thin Milan-San Remo sprint
Mar 16 2024
Jasper Philipsen won the Milan-San Remo with a bike throw on Saturday in a photo-finish triumph ahead of Aussie Michael …
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Getafe further damage Girona's fading title dream
Mar 16 2024
Girona's slim hopes of taking the La Liga title race to the wire faded further on Saturday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat …
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Ireland retain Six Nations title with gritty win over valiant Scotland
Mar 16 2024
Ireland retained their Six Nations title with a gritty 17-13 win over Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
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Kane breaks 60-year record and Musiala dazzles in Bayern romp
Mar 16 2024
Harry Kane broke a 60-year record for most goals in a debut season while Jamal Musiala scored twice as Bayern Munich won …
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Gatland's resignation offer rejected after Italy defeat
Mar 16 2024
Warren Gatland offered to resign after Wales finished bottom of the Six Nations for the first time since 2003.
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Whitewashed Wales finish bottom as Ireland eye Six Nations title
Mar 16 2024
Whitewashed Wales finished bottom of the Six Nations following a 24-21 loss at home to Italy in the opening match of the …
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Nicaragua's 'Bodybuilding Grandfathers,' local (and TikTok) legends
Mar 16 2024
A half-century ago, two skinny brothers named Walter and Arturo Perez started lifting stones in their rural Nicaraguan …
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Swiatek, Sakkari to duel in desert again
Mar 16 2024
World number one Iga Swiatek will take on resurgent Maria Sakkari in the Indian Wells women's final on Sunday aiming to …
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'Extraordinary' Vinicius strikes twice as leaders Madrid thrash Osasuna
Mar 16 2024
Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of …
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Philipsen hails Van der Poel after Milan-San Remo triumph
Mar 16 2024
Milan-San Remo winner Jasper Philipsen hailed on Saturday his teammate Mathieu van der Poel as being the key to his …
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Luton rescue draw with Forest as Burnley keep survival hopes alive
Mar 16 2024
Luton's Luke Berry struck late to salvage a crucial 1-1 draw with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, while Burnley …
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Vinicius at the double as Liga leaders Madrid thrash Osasuna
Mar 16 2024
Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of …
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