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Ski great Vonn finishes 14th on World Cup return
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US ski legend Lindsey Vonn made an impressive return to competitive action almost six years after her last race …
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Heavyweight foes Usyk, Fury set for titanic rematch
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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reprise their heavyweight "fight of the century" on Saturday with multiple titles and both …
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Former England winger Eastham dies aged 88
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George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88, his former club Stoke …
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Cavaliers cruise past Bucks, Embiid shines in Sixers win
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The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a reality check to newly crowned NBA Cup champions Milwaukee on Friday, dominating the …
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Bayern Munich rout Leipzig on sombre night in Germany
Dec 20 2024
Bayern Munich swept RB Leipzig aside 5-1 on Friday to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga on a sombre night …
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Tiger in family golf event but has 'long way' before PGA return
Dec 20 2024
Tiger Woods will play alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie in this week's PNC Championship, but the 15-time major …
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Pogba wants to 'turn page' after brother sentenced in extortion case
Dec 20 2024
France international footballer Paul Pogba told AFP on Friday he wanted "to turn the page" after his brother was …
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Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semi-final duel
Dec 20 2024
Learner Tien set-up an all-American last-four clash against close friend Alex Michelsen at the NextGen ATP Finals on …
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Bulked-up Fury promises 'war' in Usyk rematch
Dec 20 2024
Tyson Fury weighed in at the heaviest of his career on Friday as he vowed to go to war with Oleksandr Usyk in their …
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Injured Eze out of Palace's clash with Arsenal
Dec 20 2024
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has been ruled out of their grudge match with Arsenal on Saturday.
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Norway's Deila named coach of MLS Atlanta United
Dec 20 2024
Ronny Deila, who captured two Scottish Premiership crowns with Celtic and an MLS Cup with New York City FC, was named …
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Man Utd 'more in control' under Amorim says Iraola
Dec 20 2024
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has paid tribute to Ruben Amorim's impact at Manchester United ahead of the Cherries' …
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Emery insists Guardiola 'still the best' despite Man City slump
Dec 20 2024
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is adamant Pep Guardiola remains "the best" coach in the Premier League as his side seek to …
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English Rugby Football Union chairman quits amid pay row
Dec 20 2024
Rugby Football Union chairman Tom Ilube has stepped down amid a row over the scale of the governing body's executive …
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Gatland remains as Wales boss but must 'change fortunes on the pitch'
Dec 20 2024
Warren Gatland will remain as Wales coach for the 2025 Six Nations despite a dire run of results, officials announced …
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Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals in 2026 Winter Olympics
Dec 20 2024
Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the …
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Arteta says 'best is yet to come' as he marks five years at Arsenal
Dec 20 2024
Mikel Arteta says the "best is yet to come" as he celebrated five years in charge of Arsenal on Friday.
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Pereira happy to achieve Premier League 'target' with Wolves
Dec 20 2024
Vitor Pereira said he was happy to achieve a career ambition of managing in the Premier League after being appointed by …
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Spurs boss Postecoglou blasts 'offensive' personal criticism
Dec 20 2024
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he welcomes scrutiny but that some of the criticism directed at him is …
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'Life is short': Vonn makes comeback in St Moritz
Dec 20 2024
US ski legend Lindsey Vonn will make her return to World Cup skiing on Saturday in St Moritz at the age of 40, after a …
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Man Utd's Mount out for 'several weeks' as injury woes return
Dec 20 2024
Mason Mount is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines, compounding his misery during another stop-start season at …
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Chilwell likely to be first to ask to leave Chelsea, says Maresca
Dec 20 2024
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka are likely to be the first players who will want …
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Dias ruled out for up to four weeks as Man City suffer fresh blow
Dec 20 2024
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a muscular issue, compounding Pep …
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Italy's Casse claims first World Cup win in Val Gardena super-G
Dec 20 2024
Mattia Casse claimed his first win in the alpine skiing World Cup on Friday when the veteran took a narrow victory in …
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Liverpool's Slot says he is Postecoglou 'fan' ahead of Spurs clash
Dec 20 2024
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is a fan of Ange Postecoglou's gung-ho approach to football and hopes he wins a …
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Ex-Wallaby Simmons relishing Top 14 reunion with 'unique' compatriot Skelton
Dec 20 2024
La Rochelle host Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday with an Australian feel to both clubs' hefty second rows.
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Australia axe McSweeney, call up Konstas for fourth India Test
Dec 20 2024
Opener Nathan McSweeney was dropped from Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India on Friday, with teenager …
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Tennis season-opening United Cup introduces timeouts
Dec 20 2024
Tactical timeouts will be allowed in mixed-doubles matches at the ATP-WTA season-opening United Cup, organisers said …
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'Angry gamblers' behind half of abusive tennis social media posts - report
Dec 20 2024
Tennis chiefs revealed Thursday that "angry gamblers" accounted for almost half of abusive social media posts targeting …
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Guardiola seeks spark as Chelsea eye Premier League summit
Dec 20 2024
Manchester City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday desperately seeking to halt their dramatic slide while Chelsea have …
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Messi's Miami to host NYCFC in MLS 2025 season opener
Dec 20 2024
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play host to New York City FC in the opening match of the 2025 Major League Soccer …
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Australian cricket's One-Day Cup renamed after Dean Jones
Dec 20 2024
Australian cricket's domestic One-Day Cup was Friday renamed the Dean Jones Trophy to honour a pioneer of the 50-over …
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British rider Williams to defend Tour Down Under title
Dec 19 2024
Welshman Stephen Williams confirmed Friday he will defend his Tour Down Under title at the UCI WorldTour season opener …
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Australia's Raygun says row over musical 'all resolved'
Dec 19 2024
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says her legal dispute with the makers of a parody musical about …
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Spurs survive Man Utd comeback to reach League Cup semi-finals
Dec 19 2024
Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United …
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Guiu hat-trick powers Chelsea to rout of Shamrock Rovers
Dec 19 2024
Teenage striker Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 for their sixth straight Europa …
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Chiefs star Mahomes set to face Texans after injury scare
Dec 19 2024
Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will "most likely play" on Saturday against Houston despite a left …
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Australia head swim coach Taylor reappointed till 2028 Olympics
Dec 19 2024
Australia's head swimming coach Rohan Taylor was Friday reappointed to take the country's powerhouse team through to the …
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Spurs survive scare to beat Man Utd and reach League Cup semi-finals
Dec 19 2024
Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United …
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Rizwan, Babar steer Pakistan to ODI series win over South Africa
Dec 19 2024
Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over …
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Coe vows to free up voices of IOC members
Dec 19 2024
Sebastian Coe says if he becomes president of the International Olympic Committee he wants a "reset" to give its members …
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US-based Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover
Dec 19 2024
The US-based Friedkin Group has completed the takeover of Premier League strugglers Everton, ending a turbulent period …
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France footballer Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to year in prison in extortion case
Dec 19 2024
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two …
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Brighton boss Hurzeler says he can handle Seagulls' slump
Dec 19 2024
Fabian Hurzeler insisted Thursday he could cope with the pressure of Brighton's recent struggles, saying he always knew …
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New Zealander Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull
Dec 19 2024
New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside world champion Max Verstappen next season after the decision …
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Wolves appoint Vitor Pereira as head coach
Dec 19 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers announced Thursday they had appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach as they battle for …
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Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver
Dec 19 2024
Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes next season as a reserve driver in the wake of Mick Schumacher's decision to …
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Painful wait in Saudi for family of detained Syrian chess champion
Dec 19 2024
As Syrians pour out of prisons that Bashar al-Assad used to cement his grip on power, the Saudi-based family of one …
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Maiden Atal ODI century helps Afghanistan crush Zimbabwe
Dec 19 2024
Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on …
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Champions Trophy tug of war shows India's 'stranglehold' on cricket
Dec 19 2024
Pakistan's loss of several Champions Trophy matches underlines India's dominance of cricket -- and that "stranglehold" …
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Co-owner Ratcliffe increases Manchester United stake
Dec 19 2024
Jim Ratcliffe has increased his stake in Manchester United to nearly 29 percent after completing the cash injection he …
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India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan
Dec 19 2024
India will play next year's Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and …
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Rashford leaving Man Utd could do 'world of good' - Keane
Dec 19 2024
Roy Keane believes leaving Manchester United could do Marcus Rashford the "world of good" as he fears the forward will …
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Liverpool boss Slot urges patience with Chiesa return
Dec 19 2024
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned there will be no quick fix as pre-season signing Federico Chiesa looks to regain …
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Monaco's Singo apologises after injuring Donnarumma
Dec 19 2024
Monaco's Wilfried Singo apologised to Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on Thursday after the Italian …
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Britain's Draper out of Davis Cup tennis tie against Japan
Dec 19 2024
Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain's Davis Cup clash with Japan …
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US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover
Dec 19 2024
The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
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Scent of success? Samaranch bids to emulate father in IOC presidency race
Dec 19 2024
Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior says his previous career as a perfume salesman taught him how to sell, a valuable lesson …
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Kane boost as Bayern host Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit
Dec 19 2024
Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing …
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'Smash and damage' Fury out for revenge against Usyk
Dec 19 2024
Tyson Fury will be fighting for his legacy and revenge as well as three heavyweight belts in his rematch against the …
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Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia
Dec 19 2024
With his "slingshot" delivery and ability to unsettle the world's best batsmen, India's Jasprit Bumrah is widely …
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Holders Liverpool reach League Cup semis, Arsenal advance
Dec 19 2024
Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel …
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Postecoglou says football harder than being Prime Minister
Dec 18 2024
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes the job of a Premier League manager is harder than being Prime Minister, …
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Jesus 'back at his best' with Arsenal treble in League Cup
Dec 18 2024
Mikel Arteta claimed Gabriel Jesus was "back at his best" after the Brazilian fired Arsenal into the League Cup …
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PSG win thriller in Monaco but lose Donnarumma to facial injury
Dec 18 2024
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a 4-2 win away to Monaco …
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Amorim tells Rashford to 'speak with the manager' over exit talk
Dec 18 2024
Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford he should "speak with the manager" rather than air his grievances publicly after …
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Fonseca stuns Fils on NextGen opening day
Dec 18 2024
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils with a five-set victory in his NextGen …
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Real Madrid outclass Pachuca to win Intercontinental Cup
Dec 18 2024
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior both scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the …
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Barca overturn Man City to top Women's Champions League group
Dec 18 2024
Holders Barcelona beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to pip their opponents to top …
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Perez leaves Red Bull after season of struggles
Dec 18 2024
Red Bull announced Wednesday that under-pressure Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One outfit after …
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Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team
Dec 18 2024
Red Bull announced Wednesday that Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One team after four seasons.
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UK PM Starmer wants football governance bill passed amid Super League talk
Dec 18 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for the Football Governance Bill to be passed into English law as soon as …
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'Lucky' Shiffrin in doubt for remainder of ski season
Dec 18 2024
Mikaela Shiffrin, who injured herself in a heavy fall during the Killington giant slalom at the end of November, hinted …
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Swiss club Young Boys name new coach in bid to stop slump
Dec 18 2024
Swiss champions Young Boys named Giorgio Contini as their new head coach on Wednesday as they bid to close the door on a …
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Amorim eager for wantaway Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Dec 18 2024
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the England forward …
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Maresca insists Chelsea 'trust' Mudryk despite failed drugs test
Dec 18 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Mykhailo Mudryk did not knowingly take a banned supplement.
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USA star Weah picks up thigh injury: Juventus
Dec 18 2024
Timothy Weah is unlikely to play for Juventus until the new year after the Serie A club announced on Wednesday that the …
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Olympic champion Hodgkinson's coaches eye 800m world record
Dec 18 2024
The coaching team behind Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson have suggested she could break athletics' …
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Belgian cycling legend Rik Van Looy dies aged 90
Dec 18 2024
Cycling legend Rik Van Looy, renowned for his prowess in the one-day classics, has died at the age of 90, Belgian media …
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Flintoff to coach son on England second-string tour of Australia
Dec 18 2024
Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff is to coach his son on next month's England Lions cricket tour of Australia.
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Halep, Cruz Hewitt handed wildcards for Australian Open qualifying
Dec 18 2024
Simona Halep was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts …
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New Japan coach Nielsen targets Women's World Cup glory
Dec 18 2024
New coach Nils Nielsen declared Wednesday that Japan can win the Women's World Cup for a second time and vowed to …
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Ravichandran Ashwin - 'accidental spinner' who became India great
Dec 18 2024
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of India's greatest players after retiring from international cricket on …
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Rohit says India's fightback means nothing for Melbourne
Dec 18 2024
India captain Rohit Sharma said Wednesday his team's gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and ball would not …
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India 'all-time great' Ashwin retires from international cricket
Dec 18 2024
India's off-spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following …
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India spin great Ashwin retires from international cricket
Dec 18 2024
India's off-spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following …
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Hitting hard in Ghana's boxing hotspot
Dec 18 2024
The dusty concrete floor, worn gloves and battered punching bags at Ghana's Attoh Quarshie "Home of the Sweet Science" …
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Third Australia-India Test ends in draw after bad weather strikes
Dec 18 2024
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an …
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Bad weather strikes again as third Australia-India Test ends in draw
Dec 18 2024
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an …
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Giannis stars as Bucks beat Thunder to win NBA Cup
Dec 18 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second …
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Storms halt Australia's unlikely tilt at victory over India
Dec 18 2024
A huge band of storms halted Australia's bid for an unlikely win over India on the final day of the third Test in …
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T20 series goes to Bangladesh with 27-run win over WIndies
Dec 18 2024
Taskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a series-clinching …
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Federer hails 'true legend' as Australia says farewell to Fraser
Dec 18 2024
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser was honoured with a state funeral on Wednesday with Roger Federer among those …
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McIlroy and Scheffler rout Koepka and DeChambeau in PGA-LIV duel
Dec 18 2024
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and third-ranked Rory McIlroy combined to give the PGA Tour a 2.5-0.5 victory over LIV …
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Australia-India 3rd Test heads for draw as more rain falls
Dec 18 2024
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane appeared destined for a draw after rain wiped out most of the …
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Famed Australian broadcaster denies 'baseless' sex offence charges
Dec 18 2024
Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones said Wednesday he is "certainly not guilty" of …
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Chelsea, Lyon top Women's Champions League groups with perfect records
Dec 18 2024
Catarina Macario scored two penalties in the space of five second-half minutes to lead Chelsea to a 2-1 comeback over …
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Jets' He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal
Dec 18 2024
Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player to sign a deal with an NHL club when the 18-year-old forward inked an …
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Santner named New Zealand white ball captain
Dec 17 2024
Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month …
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PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule
Dec 17 2024
The PGA Tour announced its schedule of seven post-season tournaments for the fall of 2025 on Tuesday with no Las Vegas …
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Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'
Dec 17 2024
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" …
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NBA All-Star Game to have mini-tournament format in 2025
Dec 17 2024
The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new mini-tournament format in 2025 with Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny …
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