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The hand of GOAT, Mensik wins with Messi touch
AFP - 28m ago
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik had a surprise meeting with Lionel Messi before his Miami Open upset win over Taylor Fritz …
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Djokovic to face Mensik with 100th title within reach
AFP - 31m ago
Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of his 100th career title on Friday, outclassing Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to …
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Resurgent Liu wins women's figure skating world title
Mar 29 2025
Alysa Liu won the women's figure skating world title on Friday, delivering a dazzling free skate to edge three-time …
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Chapman ton lifts New Zealand to 344-9 in first Pakistan ODI
Mar 29 2025
Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Muhammad Abbas provided record-breaking late fireworks as New Zealand posted …
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Vu fires 64 to seize lead at LPGA Ford Championship
Mar 29 2025
Two-time major winner Lilia Vu fired an eight-under par 64 to grab a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the …
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No.1 Scheffler ties Houston Open record with 62 to grab lead
Mar 29 2025
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler matched the tournament record he already shared with an eight-under par 62 to grab the lead …
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Russian-born 12-ranked Kasatkina says to play for Australia tennis
Mar 29 2025
Russian-born tennis world number 12 Daria Kasatkina announced Saturday she is switching to play under the Australian …
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Wallabies back Jorgensen suffers serious ankle injury
AFP - 4h ago
Speedy Australian Test back Max Jorgensen will spend a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury …
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Djokovic oozing confidence ahead of century bid
AFP - 4h ago
Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a landmark 100th professional title at the Miami Open, with the Serb saying he is …
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Leverkusen beat Bochum to stay hot on Bayern's heels
AFP - 5h ago
Goals from Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface and Amine Adli took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 home win over Bochum on Friday …
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Djokovic closing in on 100th title after Dimitrov downed in Miami
AFP - 3h ago
Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of his 100th career title on Friday, outclassing Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to …
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Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humiliation
AFP - 6h ago
Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by …
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Djokovic cruises past Dimitrov into Miami Open final
AFP - 1h ago
Novak Djokovic outclassed Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the Miami Open, becoming the oldest …
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Green light for Winter Olympics bobsleigh slope
AFP - 8h ago
The troubled 2026 Winter Olympics bobsleigh and luge slope was given the provisional green light on Friday after a week …
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Grizzlies fire head coach Jenkins: team
AFP - 7h ago
The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday after six seasons despite the club being on course to …
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'Game-changing' Hazlewood shines as Bengaluru thrash Chennai in IPL
AFP - 7h ago
Table-topping Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs on Friday for a second win in this …
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Table-topping Bengaluru thrash Chennai by 50 runs in IPL
AFP - 17m ago
Table-topping Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs on Friday for a second win in this …
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Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned
AFP - 8h ago
A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing …
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King of cobbles Van der Poel adds Belgium's E3 to Milan-San Remo win
AFP - 6h ago
Defending champion Mathieu van der Poel launched a solo attack on a cobbled climb 38km from the line and went on to win …
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Teen Brennan wins again, Ayuso retakes lead in Catalonia
AFP - 2h ago
Sprinter Matthew Brennan continued his breakout season as he exploded past the pack in a bunch sprint on a blustery …
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Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has rape conviction annulled
AFP - 1h ago
A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing …
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Mateta 'ready' to return for Palace in FA Cup after horror injury
AFP - 8h ago
Jean-Philippe Mateta is "ready" to return for Crystal Palace in their FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham on Saturday …
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Barca blow as Olmo ruled out for three weeks
AFP - 8h ago
Barcelona's injured playmaker Dani Olmo is facing three weeks on the sidelines, ruling him out of the Champions League …
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Guardiola seeks redemption as Man City head to Bournemouth in FA Cup
AFP - 7h ago
Pep Guardiola takes Manchester City back to Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday hoping to avenge the …
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PSG 'feel like champions' as Ligue 1 title nears, says Luis Enrique
AFP - 7h ago
Coach Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain "can feel like champions" knowing they could seal the Ligue 1 title this …
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'We don't deserve bonus': Man City boss Guardiola
AFP - 9m ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he and his players do not deserve a bonus even if they salvage their …
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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to go on trial for alleged tax fraud
AFP - 8h ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax …
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Nuno urges Forest to write new chapter ahead of FA Cup quarter-final
AFP - 1h ago
Nuno Espirito Santo wants Nottingham Forest to write a new chapter in the club's proud history by reaching the FA Cup …
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Former Spurs boss Redknapp jokes that England coach Tuchel is 'German spy'
AFP - 9h ago
Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp labelled new England boss Thomas Tuchel a German spy and appeared to …
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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to go on trial for alleged tax fraud: court
AFP - 29m ago
Real Madrid's legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to …
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Bayern threaten Canada Soccer with lawsuit over Davies injury
AFP - 9h ago
Bayern Munich on Friday threatened Canada Soccer with legal action after defender Alphonso Davies returned from the …
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Patriotic fervour the spur for Ukrainian boxing legend Usyk
AFP - 8h ago
Ukraine's boxing icon Oleksandr Usyk told AFP he will stay in the sport "a little longer" so he can provide "financial …
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Eala dream run ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka
AFP - 6h ago
Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala's remarkable run at the Miami Open came to a brave end with a three-set loss to …
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Yuki Tsunoda - Japanese F1 racer with short fuse gets his big chance
AFP - 7h ago
Yuki Tsunoda stands just 1.59 metres (5ft 3in) but the racer who has joined Formula One world champion Max Verstappen at …
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Tudor begins Juve rescue mission as Inter and Napoli reconvene Scudetto chase
AFP - 5h ago
Igor Tudor begins his bid to get Juventus into the Champions League against Genoa on Saturday as Napoli host AC Milan …
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Thunder set team record with 61st win as Giddey lifts Bulls over Lakers
AFP - 5h ago
NBA scoring leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander netted a game-high 37 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder over Memphis …
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Djokovic becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist in Miami, Mensik, Fritz through
AFP - 8h ago
Novak Djokovic turned on the style to take his place in the last four of the Miami Open with an impressive 6-3, 7-6 …
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Malinin grabs men's world lead while Miura and Kihara win pairs title
AFP - 8h ago
Defending champion Ilia Malinin seized command of the men's competition at the World Figure Skating Championships on …
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Man City eye FA Cup success to save troubled season
AFP - 2h ago
Manchester City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals aiming to keep alive their last chance of silverware in a …
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Pendrith, Tosti among four co-leaders at Houston Open
AFP - 15h ago
Canada's Taylor Pendrith, Argentina's Alejandro Tosti and US golfers Keith Mitchell and Ryan Gerard shared the lead on …
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Chelsea to face Barcelona in Women's Champions League semis after Man City fightback
AFP - 3h ago
Chelsea's women overturned a two-goal first leg deficit to beat Manchester City 3-0 and set up a Champions League …
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Djokovic becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist in Miami
Mar 27 2025
Novak Djokovic turned on the style to take his place in the last four of the Miami Open with an impressive 6-3 7-6 (7/4) …
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Barca bolster Liga title bid by winning match they didn't want to play
Mar 27 2025
Barcelona swept to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna to move three points clear at the top of La Liga despite their …
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Czech teen Mensik, Djokovic into Miami semis
Mar 27 2025
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik marched into his first Masters semi-final in Miami on Thursday when he defeated France's …
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Sabalenka blasts past Paolini into Miami final
Mar 27 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka blasted her way into the final of the Miami Open with a convincing 6-2 6-2 demolition …
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Maradona died 'in agony,' forensic expert tells court
Mar 27 2025
The state of Diego Maradona's corpse suggested he must have died "in agony," an expert who participated in the late …
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Barca cruise past Osasuna to bolster Liga title bid
Mar 27 2025
Barcelona swept to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna to move three points clear at the top of La Liga despite their …
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Standing ovation as defending champ Malinin grabs world figure skating lead
Mar 27 2025
Defending champion Ilia Malinin seized command of the men's competition at the World Figure Skating Championships on …
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Axed Lawson laments 'tough' end to Red Bull F1 'dream'
Mar 27 2025
Liam Lawson admitted Thursday it had been "tough" to see his "dream" job as a Red Bull F1 driver end in the sack after …
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Shiffrin takes 101st World Cup win, globes for Ljutic, Kristoffersen
Mar 27 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin won her 101st career World Cup race on Thursday, taking the women's slalom season finale while Zrinka …
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NBA says it will explore creating new pro league in Europe
Mar 27 2025
The NBA will explore the creation of a new professional league in Europe in partnership with world governing body FIBA, …
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Haugan wins men's slalom finale as Kristoffersen gets World Cup globe
Mar 27 2025
Norway had two reasons to celebrate on the slopes Thursday as Timon Haugan won the alpine ski World Cup men's slalom …
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Barcelona thrash Wolfsburg to reach women's Champions League semis
Mar 27 2025
Women's Champions League holders Barcelona mauled Wolfsburg 6-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals 10-2 on aggregate.
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Shiffrin takes slalom finale for 101st World Cup win
Mar 27 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin won her 101st career World Cup race on Thursday, taking the women's slalom season finale while Zrinka …
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Explosive Pooran powers Lucknow to IPL win over Hyderabad
Mar 27 2025
Nicholas Pooran slammed 70 off 26 balls as Lucknow Super Giants easily chased down a target of 191 to beat Sunrisers …
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Czech teen Mensik into first Masters semi-final in Miami
Mar 27 2025
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik marched into his first Masters semi-final in Miami on Thursday when he defeated France's …
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Premier League alters transfer window to accommodate Club World Cup
Mar 27 2025
The Premier League will have two transfer windows this summer to allow Manchester City and Chelsea to register players …
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English rugby chief Sweeney survives no confidence vote
Mar 27 2025
Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union, survived a vote of confidence in his leadership at …
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Is that it?: F1's shortest driver stints after Liam Lawson sacking
Mar 27 2025
It won't be much consolation to Liam Lawson, sacked by Red Bull on Thursday, but his two-race tenure is by no means the …
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Brothers in arms as Marc Marquez chases treble in Texas
Mar 27 2025
Marc and Alex Marquez, who have turned the 2025 MotoGP world championship into a family monopoly, aim to extend their …
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Russian Paralympian stripped of 2014 Sochi medals for doping breach
Mar 27 2025
Russian Paralympian Nikolay Polukhin has been stripped of the medals he won at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi for …
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Norway's Haugan grabs men's slalom lead at World Cup Final
Mar 27 2025
Norway's Timon Haugan took the lead after the opening run of the men's slalom on Thursday's last day of the alpine ski …
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Kildunne returns as Women's Six Nations champions England make 13 changes for Wales
Mar 27 2025
Ellie Kildunne will be back in an England side featuring a mammoth 13 changes when they continue their quest for yet …
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Leverkusen throw down gauntlet to Bayern in title tussle
Mar 27 2025
With eight games remaining in the Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso promised his side would "fight …
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Roglic claims Tour of Catalonia lead with stage four win
Mar 27 2025
Veteran Slovenian Primoz Roglic fought his way into the lead at the Tour of Catalonia on Thursday as he claimed stage …
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Bairstow still has England ambitions despite Yorkshire captaincy role
Mar 27 2025
Jonny Bairstow is still aiming for an England recall after being appointed as Yorkshire's red-ball cricket captain on …
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Mbappe, Vinicius among Real Madrid stars facing UEFA conduct probe
Mar 27 2025
UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for …
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Alexander-Arnold's choice between dream Madrid move or lasting Liverpool legacy
Mar 27 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold's proposed move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has split opinion on whether a local hero can leave …
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Ruthless Red Bull dump Lawson for Tsunoda ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Mar 27 2025
Red Bull said on Thursday that Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, confirming days of speculation …
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Son Heung-min rebuke sparks review of South Korean pitches nationwide
Mar 27 2025
South Korean authorities said Thursday they will inspect elite-level football pitches across the country after national …
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African stars Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup
Mar 27 2025
African football icons Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi appear set to feature at the 2026 World Cup as Egypt and Morocco …
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Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures
Mar 27 2025
African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six:
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Ambitious Rosenior has eye on Europe for young Strasbourg side
Mar 27 2025
Former Brighton and Fulham defender Liam Rosenior may only be in the third year of his coaching career, but the …
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Party time, flyby as raucous Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home
Mar 27 2025
The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens take place from Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium at the heart of a …
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LeBron buzzer-beater rescues Lakers to halt losing streak
Mar 27 2025
LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their …
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Figure skating mourns plane crash victims at somber World Championships
Mar 27 2025
Figure skating united on Wednesday as the World Championships in Boston mourned the victims of a January plane crash …
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Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds
Mar 27 2025
Two-time US champion Alysa Liu was the shock leader after stumbles by a trio of favorites in Wednesday's women's short …
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Teenage Eala takes care of business with little drama
Mar 27 2025
If tennis's broadcasters were hoping for emotional scenes of tears from teenager Alexandra Eala after she secured one of …
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Arsenal stun Madrid, Lyon thrash Bayern in women's Champions League quarters
Mar 27 2025
Arsenal's women produced a thrilling fightback from a 2-0 first leg defeat to beat Real Madrid 3-0 on Wednesday and set …
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Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters
Mar 26 2025
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy play their final tuneups for the Masters at this week's …
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Fils upsets Zverev to reach Miami quarters
Mar 26 2025
France's Arthur Fils upset top-seed Alexander Zverev with an oustanding display earning him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the …
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Tour de France champion Pogacar targets Paris-Roubaix's cobbled 'hell'
Mar 26 2025
Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will race the notorious Paris-Roubaix, known as the 'Hell of the North' …
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NFL eyes permanent kickoff change, expanded replay assist
Mar 26 2025
NFL club owners will consider expanding video replay and making last season's kickoff format change permanent at the …
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Philippines teen Eala stuns Swiatek in Miami quarters
Mar 26 2025
Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines, produced a huge upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday, …
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Meillard wins men's giant slalom World Cup finale
Mar 26 2025
Loic Meillard led teammate Marco Odermatt to a Swiss one-two in the men's giant slalom at the World Cup finals at Sun …
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Philippines teen Eala ousts No.2 Swiatek from Miami Open
Mar 26 2025
Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines, produced a huge upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday, …
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Farrell considering France-based players for Lions tour of Australia
Mar 26 2025
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is "open-minded" when it comes to selecting France-based players, …
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De Kock fireworks see Kolkata thrash Rajasthan in IPL
Mar 26 2025
South Africa's Quinton de Kock struck an unbeaten 97 as holders Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first win of the …
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Ayuso pips Roglic to Tour of Catalonia stage three
Mar 26 2025
Home favourite Juan Ayuso snatched victory on stage three of the Tour of Catalonia fractionally ahead of 2023 winner …
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Tour de France champion Pogacar bids to add Paris-Roubaix to his laurels
Mar 26 2025
Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will bid to avenge his defeat by Mathieu van der Poel in the Milan-San …
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Barca's Raphinha, Araujo to miss Osasuna clash: Flick
Mar 26 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed winger Raphinha and defender Ronald Araujo will not feature in his team's …
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Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions tour of Australia
Mar 26 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Wednesday that 75 players are still in contention for the tour of …
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World Club Cup winner to score up to $125 million prize money
Mar 26 2025
The winner of this year's expanded Club World Cup in the United States will receive up to $125 million in prize money, …
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Easterby and Wigglesworth join Lions coaching staff for Australia tour
Mar 26 2025
The British and Irish Lions announced Wednesday that Simon Easterby and Richard Wigglesworth had been appointed as two …
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UAE sack Paulo Bento despite World Cup qualifier win over North Korea
Mar 26 2025
The United Arab Emirates football association fired coach Paulo Bento on Wednesday, despite the team keeping their hopes …
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Easterby and Wigglesworth get Lions coaching roles for Australia tour
Mar 26 2025
The British and Irish Lions announced Wednesday that Simon Easterby and Richard Wigglesworth had been appointed as two …
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Seifert blitz as New Zealand crush Pakistan to win series 4-1
Mar 26 2025
A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final Twenty20 against …
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Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack
Mar 26 2025
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart attack he …
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Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party
Mar 26 2025
Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos …
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Heat scorch Warriors on Butler's return
Mar 26 2025
The Miami Heat thrashed the Golden State Warriors 112-86 on Tuesday, handing Jimmy Butler a stinging loss in his first …
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NBA to review European league proposal
Mar 26 2025
The NBA is to review a proposal to create a European basketball league, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday, after a …
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Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup
Mar 26 2025
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning …
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