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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
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The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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'Joy to beloved motherland': N.Korea football glory fuels propaganda
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North Korea is basking in its dominance of women's youth football after a third World Cup win in just over a year, …
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NHL unveils new Zurich office as part of global push
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The National Hockey League announced the opening of its new office in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday as a base for …
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Sinner dominates injury-hit Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals opener
Nov 10 2025
Italy's Jannik Sinner got his title defence off to a solid start with a dominant straight sets win over ailing Canadian …
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Atalanta sack coach Juric after poor start to season
Nov 10 2025
Croatian Ivan Juric has been sacked as coach of Atalanta after back-to-back Serie A defeats left them in the bottom half …
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Gattuso wants 'maximum commitment' as Italy's World Cup bid on the line
Nov 10 2025
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday called for "maximum commitment" from his side as the Azzurri's bid to qualify …
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'Fired-up' Fritz sees off Musetti in ATP Finals
Nov 10 2025
Taylor Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4 win …
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Injured Courtois set to miss Belgium World Cup qualifiers
Nov 10 2025
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for their World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein after …
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Fritz sees off Musetti in ATP Finals
Nov 10 2025
Taylor Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4 win …
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Three things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 10 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris took a 24-point lead in Formula One's drivers championship after winning Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand …
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ASC acquire majority share in Atletico Madrid
Nov 10 2025
Atletico Madrid will come under new ownership after global sports investment company Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) reached …
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Ferrari boss tells Hamilton, Leclerc to drive, not talk
Nov 10 2025
Ferrari president John Elkann issued a plea on Monday to the misfiring team's two drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles …
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NBA champion Thunder rally to down Grizzlies
Nov 10 2025
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-100 on …
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Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win as Pats streak hits seven
Nov 10 2025
Jonathan Taylor ran 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to spark the …
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Dreyer, Pellegrino lift San Diego to 4-0 MLS Cup playoff win over Portland
Nov 10 2025
Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino scored two goals apiece to lift San Diego FC to a 4-0 victory over Portland Timbers …
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NFL makes successful return to Berlin, 35 years on
Nov 10 2025
When Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley kicked a last-gasp field goal to send Sunday's NFL match to overtime, the …
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Fourth New Zealand-West Indies T20 washed out
Nov 10 2025
The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and the West Indies was abandoned because of rain on Monday after …
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Faker's T1 win third back-to-back League of Legends world crown
Nov 10 2025
South Korean giants T1, headlined by star player Faker, made history on Sunday winning their third consecutive League of …
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Lenny Wilkens, Basketball Hall of Famer as player and coach, dies
Nov 10 2025
NBA great Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Famer as both a player and a coach, has died at the age of 88, his family said …
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Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win, Pats win streak hits seven
Nov 10 2025
Jonathan Taylor ran 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to spark the …
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Neves late show sends PSG top of Ligue 1, Strasbourg down Lille
Nov 09 2025
Joao Neves' late winner returned Paris Saint-Germain to the top of Ligue 1 as they beat Lyon 3-2 on Sunday, while …
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Griffin wins PGA Mexico title for third victory of the year
Nov 09 2025
World number 12 Ben Griffin fired a nine-under par 63 on Sunday to win the World Wide Technology Championship by two …
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Lewandowski hat-trick helps Barca punish Real Madrid slip
Nov 09 2025
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead …
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Alcaraz and Zverev make winning starts at ATP Finals
Nov 09 2025
Carlos Alcaraz made a solid start to the ATP Finals on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win over Alex de Minaur, while …
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George warns England against being overawed by the All Blacks
Nov 09 2025
Jamie George has urged England to play the team rather than the reputation when they face rugby superpower New Zealand …
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Lewandowski treble helps Barca beat Celta, cut gap on Real Madrid
Nov 09 2025
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead …
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Inter go top of Serie A after Napoli slip-up
Nov 09 2025
Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Inter Milan who …
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Hamilton upbeat despite 'nightmare' at Ferrari
Nov 09 2025
Lewis Hamilton did his best to stay upbeat for the future on Sunday after yet another wretched weekend in what he …
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Undav brace sends Stuttgart fourth, Frankfurt win late in Bundesliga
Nov 09 2025
A brace from Germany striker Deniz Undav lifted Stuttgart to a 3-2 come-from-behind home win over Augsburg in the …
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Roma capitalise on Napoli slip-up to claim Serie A lead
Nov 09 2025
Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Roma who beat …
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Liverpool up for the fight despite Man City masterclass, says Van Dijk
Nov 09 2025
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool will fight back after a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, but manager Arne Slot …
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Wales rugby captain Morgan set to be sidelined by shoulder injury
Nov 09 2025
Wales captain Jac Morgan is expected to miss the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series after suffering a suspected …
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After storming Sao Paulo podium, 'proud' Verstappen aims to keep fighting
Nov 09 2025
Max Verstappen was "realistic" about his slim title chance after producing one of his greatest drives to go from a …
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Three Premier League talking points
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City made a significant statement in the Premier League title race, beating troubled champions Liverpool to …
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Celtic close on stumbling Scottish leaders Hearts
Nov 09 2025
Reigning champions Celtic reduced the gap to Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to seven points with a 4-0 victory over …
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Man City crush Liverpool to mark Guardiola's 1,000 match
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool to close …
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Man City rout Liverpool to mark Guardiola milestone, Forest boost survival bid
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager with a 3-0 win against Liverpool that lifted them …
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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo, Verstappen third from pit-lane
Nov 09 2025
Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship to 24 points ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri …
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Norris wins in Sao Paulo to extend title lead over Piastri
Nov 09 2025
Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the …
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Pumas maul Wales as Tandy's first game in charge ends in defeat
Nov 09 2025
Argentina overpowered Wales 52-28 in Cardiff on Sunday as home coach Steve Tandy's first game in charge of the national …
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Emegha fires Strasbourg past Lille in Ligue 1
Nov 09 2025
Strasbourg captain Emanuel Emegha netted a brace as his side beat Lille 2-0 on Sunday to leapfrog their opponents into …
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Liga leaders Real Madrid drop points in Rayo draw
Nov 09 2025
La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a …
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Howe takes blame for Newcastle's travel sickness
Nov 09 2025
Eddie Howe took the blame for Newcastle's dismal away form after their winless run on the road in the Premier League …
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Forest boost survival bid, Man City set for crucial Liverpool clash
Nov 09 2025
Nottingham Forest beat relegation rivals Leeds 3-1 to secure the first Premier League victory of Sean Dyche's reign, …
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Alcaraz makes winning start to ATP Finals
Nov 09 2025
World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz made a solid start to the ATP Finals in Turin on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win over Alex de …
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Just-married Rai edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi playoff
Nov 09 2025
Aaron Rai showed nerves of steel as he returned from a break to get married and beat Tommy Fleetwood on the first extra …
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Kolo Muani drops out of France squad with broken jaw
Nov 09 2025
Randal Kolo Muani will miss two World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a broken jaw and has been replaced in …
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Dominant Bezzecchi wins Portuguese MotoGP
Nov 09 2025
Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi produced the perfect ride on a testing Algarve International Circuit to win the Portuguese …
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Rai edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi playoff
Nov 09 2025
Aaron Rai showed nerves of steel to beat Tommy Fleetwood on the first extra hole and win the Abu Dhabi Championship on …
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Scotland sweat on Russell fitness ahead of Argentina clash
Nov 09 2025
Scotland face a nervous wait to discover if star player Finn Russell will be fit to face Argentina in Edinburgh next …
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Former world champion Tanak calls time on rally career
Nov 09 2025
Ott Tanak, the 2019 world champion, will retire from the world rally championship at the end of the current campaign, …
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Erasmus' ingenuity sets South Africa apart from the rest
Nov 09 2025
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has long been lauded for revolutionising rugby with original strategic moves but …
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Asaji becomes first Japanese in 49 years to win Singapore Open
Nov 09 2025
Yosuke Asaji sank a six-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to become the first player from Japan to win …
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Vingegaard says back to his best after Japan win
Nov 09 2025
Former Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was finally back to his best following last year's horrific …
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Ogier wins Rally Japan to take world title fight to final race
Nov 09 2025
Sebastien Ogier took the World Rally Championship battle to the final event of the season after winning Rally Japan on …
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Fox shines in season debut as Spurs down Pelicans, Hawks humble Lakers
Nov 09 2025
De'Aaron Fox celebrated his NBA season-debut with a sparkling 24-point performance in the San Antonio Spurs' 126-119 …
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New Zealand edge West Indies by nine runs in tense third T20
Nov 09 2025
Seamer Kyle Jamieson held his nerve in the final over for a second straight game to seal a nine-run victory for New …
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Messi leads Miami into MLS playoff matchup with Cincinnati
Nov 09 2025
Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted on two by Tadeo Allende to spark Inter Miami in a 4-0 rout of Nashville on …
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Messi leads Miami into MLS Cup playoff matchup with Cincinnati
Nov 09 2025
Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende each scored two goals and Inter Miami routed Nashville 4-0 on Saturday to advance in the …
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Minnesota outlasts Seattle to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Nov 09 2025
Ten-man Minnesota United rallied to eliminate Seattle 7-6 on penalty kicks after playing to a 3-3 draw in a Saturday …
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Fourteen-man South Africa fight back to beat France
Nov 08 2025
South Africa underlined their status as the world's leading side as they beat France 32-17 on Saturday in Paris despite …
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Chelsea down Wolves to ease criticism of Maresca's rotation policy
Nov 08 2025
Chelsea quelled criticism of Enzo Maresca's rotation policy with a 3-0 win against Wolves featuring the first goal of …
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Marseille go top in Ligue 1 as Lens thrash Monaco
Nov 08 2025
English duo Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood scored as Marseille took over top spot in Ligue 1 from Paris Saint-Germain …
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Wasteful Milan draw at Parma but level with Serie A leaders Napoli
Nov 08 2025
AC Milan are level with Napoli at the top of Serie A after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 on Saturday in an …
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Arsenal winning run ends in Sunderland draw, De Ligt rescues Man Utd
Nov 08 2025
Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end as Brian Brobbey's last-gasp goal gave Sunderland a dramatic 2-2 draw …
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Atletico, Villarreal win to keep pressure on Liga giants
Nov 08 2025
Antoine Griezmann came off the bench and struck twice for Atletico Madrid to help his side beat Levante 3-1 in La Liga …
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England's Genge eager to face All Blacks after Fiji win
Nov 08 2025
Ellis Genge is eager to face New Zealand next weekend after England set themselves up for their latest clash with the …
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Djokovic edges Musetti to win 101st career title in Athens
Nov 08 2025
Novak Djokovic won the 101st title of his career when he came from behind to beat Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the …
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England see off Fiji to make it nine wins in a row
Nov 08 2025
England posted a ninth successive win as they ran in six tries to beat Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals with shoulder injury
Nov 08 2025
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals with a shoulder injury, shortly after winning his 101st career title, …
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Norris survives a slip to seize Sao Paulo pole
Nov 08 2025
Series leader Lando Norris continued his dominant run of form by claiming a dramatic late pole for McLaren after a …
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Sunderland snap Arsenal's winning run in Premier League title twist
Nov 08 2025
Arsenal's 10-game winning run in all competitions was ended by Brian Brobbey's stoppage-time equaliser that salvaged a …
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Rybakina outguns world No.1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
Nov 08 2025
Elena Rybakina clinched her biggest title since Wimbledon in 2022 by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 …
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Griezmann double earns Atletico battling win over Levante
Nov 08 2025
Antoine Griezmann came off the bench and struck twice for Atletico Madrid to help his side beat Levante 3-1 in La Liga …
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Title-leader Norris grabs Sao Paulo Grand Prix pole
Nov 08 2025
Lando Norris pounced late in the final qualifying session to grab pole for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and add to his …
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Australia connection gives Italy stunning win over Wallabies
Nov 08 2025
Italy beat Australia for the second time in their history on Saturday thanks to tries by Melbourne-born Monty Ioane and …
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Kane saves Bayern but record streak ends at Union
Nov 08 2025
Harry Kane snatched Bayern Munich a point in stoppage time but their record-breaking start to a season came to an end in …
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Rybakina downs world No.1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
Nov 08 2025
Elena Rybakina clinched her biggest title since Wimbledon in 2022 by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, …
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McKenzie ends Scotland dream of first win over New Zealand
Nov 08 2025
Damian McKenzie's try six minutes from time helped leave Scotland still searching for their first victory in 120 years …
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McKenzie stars as New Zealand inflict heartbreak upon Scotland
Nov 08 2025
Damian McKenzie's try six minutes from time helped leave Scotland still searching for their first victory over New …
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De Ligt rescues Man Utd in Spurs draw, Arsenal aim to extend lead
Nov 08 2025
Matthijs de Ligt's last-gasp equaliser rescued a 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Tottenham as red-hot Premier League …
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Edwards set for Wolves job after Middlesbrough allow talks
Nov 08 2025
Rob Edwards is set to be appointed manager of Wolves after Middlesbrough reluctantly gave permission for the 42-year-old …
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Marquez wins Portuguese MotoGP sprint race
Nov 08 2025
Spaniard Alex Marquez put his crash in qualifying behind him to win the the Portuguese MotoGP sprint race on Saturday …
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Saim, Abrar star in Pakistan's ODI series win over South Africa
Nov 08 2025
Saim Ayub hit a half century and spinner Abrar Ahmed took four wickets as Pakistan beat South Africa by seven wickets in …
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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo GP sprint after Piastri spin
Nov 08 2025
Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers' world championship to nine points on Saturday when, after his McLaren …
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Man Utd have room to 'grow', says Amorim after Spurs setback
Nov 08 2025
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are "in the beginning of becoming a very strong team" after extending their unbeaten …
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Norris wins Sao Paulo GP sprint, Piastri spins out
Nov 08 2025
Lando Norris won the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole on Saturday to extend his advantage in the world …
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Ireland scramble to scrappy win over Japan
Nov 08 2025
An unconvincing Ireland held off a lively Japan to win Saturday's Autumn international 41-10 at Lansdowne Road.
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De Ligt rescues draw for Man Utd after Tottenham turnaround
Nov 08 2025
Matthijs de Ligt salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester United at Tottenham in a frantic finale as both sides missed the …
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England's Rai takes one-shot lead into Abu Dhabi final round
Nov 08 2025
Aaron Rai hit a six-under par third round 66 on Saturday to open up a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the …
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Luis Enrique not rushing to recruit despite key PSG trio's absence
Nov 08 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Saturday there was "no rush" to recruit during the winter transfer …
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Flick demands more Barca 'fight' amid injury crisis
Nov 08 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his players on Saturday to show more fight while the club battles an injury crisis …
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Kagiyama tunes up for Olympics with NHK Trophy win
Nov 08 2025
Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama got his Winter Olympics season off to a winning start with victory at the NHK …
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Title-chasing Evans cuts gap on Ogier at Rally Japan
Nov 08 2025
Championship-chasing Elfyn Evans cut the gap on Rally Japan leader Sebastien Ogier after Saturday's third day to leave …
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Bucks launch NBA Cup title defense with win over Bulls
Nov 08 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo, launched their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 …
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Taiwan badminton star Tai Tzu-ying announces retirement
Nov 08 2025
Taiwan's badminton star and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu-ying has announced her retirement, saying her era "has come …
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New York City beat Charlotte 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Nov 08 2025
Nicolas Fernandez scored two goals and Alonso Martinez added another to power New York City over Charlotte FC 3-1 on …
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MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as new head coach
Nov 08 2025
Marko Mitrovic, who coached United States teams to the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics and this year's FIFA …
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Hamilton faces stewards after more frustration
Nov 07 2025
Lewis Hamilton faced a stewards' investigation after another disappointing day as Ferrari struggled for pace in Friday's …
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World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark
Nov 07 2025
Olivier Rioux, a 19-year-old Canadian recognized as the world's tallest teen, has set another record as the tallest …
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Trump pardons three-time World Series champ Strawberry
Nov 07 2025
US President Donald Trump has approved a pardon for former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry, the three-time …
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Sabalenka beats Anisimova in pulsating WTA Finals semi
Nov 07 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka had to dig deep to overcome fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a …
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