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Marchand says 'passion' burns bright on road to 2028 Olympics
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Leon Marchand said his performances at the world championships proved he still had "a passion for swimming" after …
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McIntosh says narrowly missing Phelps feat keeps her 'hungry' for LA
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Summer McIntosh said Sunday that falling one gold short of a clean sweep of five titles at swimming's world …
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Marchand, McIntosh dominate as US end turbulent worlds with record
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Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with dominant victories on Sunday's …
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Marchand, McIntosh rampant as US end turbulent worlds with record
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Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with rampant victories on Sunday's …
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Olympic champ Finke slams 'stupid' criticism of US world swim team
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Three-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke said Sunday that criticism of the United States swimming squad at the world …
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McIntosh wins fourth Singapore gold with 400m medley title
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Summer McIntosh led from start to finish to win her fourth gold at the Singapore world championships on Sunday with a …
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Siraj strikes for India as England's Brook rides his luck in Oval thriller
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Mohammed Siraj struck again for India before England's Harry Brook counter-attacked in style as a dramatic fifth and …
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Rovanpera delights home crowd with Rally of Finland victory
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Finland's Kalle Rovanpera boosted his bid for a third world rally championship title with a dominant win in front of his …
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Australia's beaming Harris foils Walsh treble bid at swimming worlds
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Australia's Meg Harris denied Gretchen Walsh a sprint treble at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Sunday, …
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All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out of Argentina Tests
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All Black Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of two Tests in Argentina, New Zealand Rugby announced Sunday, with the …
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Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff in Montreal
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Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko took down top-seeded American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday, thrilling the home crowd …
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'Struggling' Marchand targets second gold at swimming worlds
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Leon Marchand admitted he was "struggling" on the final day of the world championships on Sunday after qualifying for …
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Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan in T20
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Jason Holder smashed a four on the final ball to give West Indies a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan on …
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Top seed Zverev, defending champ Popyrin book ATP Toronto quarter-final
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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to an ATP Toronto Masters quarter-final against defending champion Alexei Popyrin …
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Rain suspends MLB Speedway Classic until Sunday
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Heavy rain washed out Major League Baseball's "Speedway Classic" on Saturday, suspending play in the first inning and …
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Lions' Sheehan cited for foul play in third Wallabies Test
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British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan was cited Sunday for foul play over an incident in the third Test against …
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Farrell content despite Australia denying Lions whitewash
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British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says their gruelling Australian tour was "an absolute delight" despite …
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Messi exits early with injury in Miami's Leagues Cup win
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Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory …
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Messi exits with injury in 11th minute of Leagues Cup match
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Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory …
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Trans non-binary runner Hiltz slams 'slippery slope' gene tests
AFP - 12h ago
Transgender and non-binary US distance runner Nikki Hiltz criticized World Athletics' plans to introduce gene testing …
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McLaughlin-Levrone, Russell book World Championship berths at US trials
Aug 02 2025
Olympic champions Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Masai Russell produced convincing wins at the US trials in Oregon to …
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Rybakina outlasts Yastremska to reach WTA Montreal quarter-finals
Aug 02 2025
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Dayana Yastremska 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday to book a quarter-final clash …
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Young seizes five-stroke lead at PGA Wyndham Championship
Aug 02 2025
Cameron Young fired a five-under par 65 to grab a five-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour …
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McLaughlin-Levrone wins 400m to seal World Championship berth
Aug 02 2025
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone booked her place at the World Championships on Saturday after storming to victory in the 400m …
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Khachanov downs Ruud to book ATP Toronto clash with Michelsen
Aug 02 2025
Karen Khachanov reached his second straight prestige quarter-final on Saturday, ambushing eighth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, …
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Yamashita's lead in Women's British Open cut to one shot
Aug 02 2025
Japan's Miyu Yamashita faces a test of her temperament as she bids to win a first major title after her lead in the …
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Jaiswal confident India can spoil England bid for series-winning chase
Aug 02 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal has backed India to ruin England's quest for a record run-chase at the Oval as the tourists eye the win …
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Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target
Aug 02 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal made a sparkling hundred and Washington Sundar a blistering fifty before Mohammed Siraj struck with the …
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Rovanpera survives puncture to close in on home win in Finland Rally
Aug 02 2025
Kalle Rovanpera survived a slow puncture to further extend his lead in front of home fans after Saturday's third day of …
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Doncic inks three-year $165 mln Lakers extension
Aug 02 2025
Luka Doncic has signed a new long-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, the club announced on Saturday, …
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Hamilton feeling 'useless' after Hungarian GP qualifying flop
Aug 02 2025
A crestfallen Lewis Hamilton declared himself "useless" after qualifying in 12th position for the Hungarian Grand Prix …
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Jaiswal's hundred leaves England needing Oval-record chase to beat India
Aug 02 2025
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's sparkling hundred in the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Saturday left England …
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McLaren blown away by changing wind as Leclerc lands pole for Ferrari
Aug 02 2025
After dominating every practice session, McLaren were left dumbfounded on Saturday when changing weather conditions left …
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Leclerc ends Ferrari barren run with stunning pole ahead of McLarens
Aug 02 2025
Charles Leclerc stunned himself and runaway leaders McLaren with an exceptional late lap to end Ferrari's barren …
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Home hero Ferrand-Prevot in epic climb to Tour de France lead
Aug 02 2025
French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prevot climbed to a magnificent solo triumph at the women's Tour de France on Saturday to …
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Ferrari's Leclerc on pole for Hungarian GP
Aug 02 2025
Charles Leclerc grabbed the first pole position of the season for Ferrari on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Ledecky reigns over McIntosh as record-breaking US hit back at critics
Aug 02 2025
Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh to win a classic 800m freestyle final at the world championships on Saturday as the …
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Schmidt hails 'grit and resilience' as his Wallabies upset Lions
Aug 02 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hailed his improving side's "grit and resilience" Saturday after they upset the British and …
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Imperious Ledecky beats McIntosh to win 800m free thriller
Aug 02 2025
American great Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh to win a thrilling 800m freestyle title on Saturday and said her rule …
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Farrell says 'dream' Lions should be proud despite bitter defeat
Aug 02 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Saturday his weary side had been a "dream to work with" and should be …
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Fearless Wallabies stun weary Lions to win third Test 22-12
Aug 02 2025
A fearless Australia stunned the British and Irish Lions 22-12 in a chaotic third Test interrupted by lightning Saturday …
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Ledecky beats McIntosh to win 800m freestyle thriller
Aug 02 2025
United States great Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh in a titanic three-way battle to win a thrilling 800m freestyle …
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Double champion Walsh calls Phelps criticism 'frustrating'
Aug 02 2025
Gretchen Walsh said it was "frustrating" to hear criticism of the American swimming team from retired greats Michael …
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Jaiswal and Deep keep India in the hunt against England
Aug 02 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep shared a century partnership as India dominated the third morning in the fifth and …
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Piastri edges Norris as McLaren dominate Hungarian GP final practice
Aug 02 2025
Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri beat team-mate and title rival Lando Norris by just three-hundredths of a …
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McKeown beats Smith again for world backstroke double
Aug 02 2025
Australia's Kaylee McKeown underlined her backstroke dominance with a world championships double after winning the 200m …
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New dad McEvoy adds 'unreal' world swimming gold to Olympic title
Aug 02 2025
New father Cam McEvoy powered to the 50m freestyle world gold on Saturday in Singapore to go with his Olympic crown.
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Walsh completes world butterfly double in riposte to Phelps
Aug 02 2025
A fit and firing Gretchen Walsh completed a butterfly double at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Saturday, …
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US do talking in pool after Phelps, Lochte slam worlds performance
Aug 02 2025
The United States preferred to do their talking in the pool on Saturday after Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps took …
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Second seed Fritz ends Canadian hopes at ATP Toronto Masters
Aug 02 2025
Taylor Fritz ended Canadian hopes at the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday as he crushed Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 6-2 to advance …
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Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek blaze to 100m titles at US trials
Aug 02 2025
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on Friday, …
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Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer after decade
Aug 02 2025
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he will leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.
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Sevastova topples Pegula to book date with Osaka, Swiatek advances in Montreal
Aug 02 2025
Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to book a fourth-round …
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Richardson 'domestic violence' drama overshadows US trials
Aug 02 2025
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson was at the center of a new controversy on Friday after it emerged she was arrested …
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Former Olympic champion Mu-Nikolayev fails in worlds bid
Aug 01 2025
Former Olympic and world champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev suffered disappointment in her bid to qualify for the World …
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US sprint star Richardson out of trials following arrest
Aug 01 2025
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson withdrew from the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Friday as it emerged …
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Young leads at weather-hit PGA Wyndham Championship
Aug 01 2025
American Cameron Young had a one-shot lead with three holes remaining when play was suspended Friday in the weather-hit …
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Sevastova shocks fourth-ranked Pegula to book date with Osaka
Aug 01 2025
Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to reach the fourth …
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Rublev, Tiafoe sweat out three-set wins in Toronto
Aug 01 2025
The seeded pair of Andrey Rublev and Frances Tiafoe were tested over three sets before making their way into the fourth …
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Olympic swim greats Phelps, Lochte, rip US World Championships performance
Aug 01 2025
Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps and his longtime US teammate Ryan Lochte took a swipe at the US team's performance …
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Lyles, Richardson scratch from 100m at US trials
Aug 01 2025
Reigning world champions Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson have withdrawn from the final rounds of the 100m at the US …
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NFL Commanders win key vote in quest for new stadium
Aug 01 2025
Washington DC City Council members voted 9-3 on Friday to approve a $1.1 billion funding bill, a major step in the …
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Prosecutors call for PSG's Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial
Aug 01 2025
French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a …
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US keeper Turner joins Lyon from Notts Forest, loaned to MLS
Aug 01 2025
US international goalkeeper Matt Turner on Friday signed for Lyon from Nottingham Forest with the French club loaning …
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End of the chain gang? NFL adopts virtual measurement system
Aug 01 2025
The NFL introduced a virtual measurement system for determining first downs in the season's first pre-season game and it …
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Deep lucky to escape Duckett 'elbow' as India get under England's skin
Aug 01 2025
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick claimed Akash Deep was lucky not to be elbowed by Ben Duckett after the India …
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India's Krishna and Siraj rock England in series finale
Aug 01 2025
Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test against …
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Norris completes 'double top' in Hungary practice
Aug 01 2025
Lando Norris completed a commanding 'double top' on Friday with the fastest times ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar …
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Osaka ousts Ostapenko to reach WTA fourth round at Canada
Aug 01 2025
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open on Friday by dominating …
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Rovanpera emerges from home forests leading Rally of Finland
Aug 01 2025
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera raced into the lead in front of home fans in the remote forest trails at the Rally of Finland …
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Missing Kenya football tickets blamed on govt protest fears
Aug 01 2025
As Kenya prepares its biggest-ever football hosting job this weekend, locals are wondering why they can't buy tickets, …
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MLB names iconic Wrigley Field as host of 2027 All-Star Game
Aug 01 2025
Chicago's Wrigley Field, the historic ballpark which opened in 1914, will serve as the host venue for the 2027 Major …
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Squiban doubles up at women's Tour de France
Aug 01 2025
French rider Maeva Squiban claimed a back-to-back double on the women's Tour de France by winning stage 7 on Friday, a …
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China's Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
Aug 01 2025
China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday as …
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Siraj strikes as India fight back in England finale
Aug 01 2025
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna both took three wickets as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test at the …
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Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak: reports
Aug 01 2025
Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on …
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Douglass dedicates world gold to stricken US after 'rough' week
Aug 01 2025
Kate Douglass dedicated her 200m breaststroke gold Friday to her team-mates after a "rough" week for the United States …
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China's Qin milks 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
Aug 01 2025
China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday as …
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Miracle man Qin wins second worlds gold ahead of blockbuster
Aug 01 2025
China's Qin Haiyang celebrated "a miracle" second gold at the world championships in Singapore on Friday, on the eve of …
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England openers run riot in India finale after Atkinson strikes
Aug 01 2025
England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett shared a blistering stand in the fifth and deciding Test against India at …
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China's Qin wins 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
Aug 01 2025
China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday, …
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Steenbergen wins world 100m freestyle to deny O'Callaghan
Aug 01 2025
Defending champion Marrit Steenbergen denied Mollie O'Callaghan a sprint double at swimming's world championships on …
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India collapse in England decider as Atkinson strikes
Aug 01 2025
Gus Atkinson took a five-wicket haul on his England return as India collapsed to 224 all out in the fifth and deciding …
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Rees-Zammit to return to rugby after NFL dream ends
Aug 01 2025
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Friday he was returning to rugby union after giving up on his attempt to break …
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England say injured Woakes set to miss rest of India decider
Aug 01 2025
England paceman Chris Woakes is set to miss the remainder of the fifth and deciding Test against India at the Oval after …
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Pakistan inflict more T20 misery on West Indies
Aug 01 2025
Pakistan beat the West Indies in their opening T20 international on Thursday as their spin bowlers inflicted the damage …
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Farrell says debate over Australia as Lions destination 'insulting'
Aug 01 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has dismissed talk that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents as "insulting" …
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Battered Wallabies determined to deny Lions a whitewash
Aug 01 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson insisted Friday his bruised and battered side can lift for the third British and Irish …
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McIntosh, Ledecky set up 800m world title showdown
Aug 01 2025
Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky set up a showdown for the ages at swimming's world championships in Singapore when …
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Zverev rallies in Toronto to claim milestone 500th ATP match win
Aug 01 2025
Top seed Alexander Zverev switched into survival mode to claim a milestone 500th ATP match win on Thursday, fighting …
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'Emotional' Yu, 12, celebrates historic world swimming medal
Aug 01 2025
China's Yu Zidi said she felt "quite emotional" after the 12-year-old became the youngest swimmer in history to win a …
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Top seed Gauff rallies to reach WTA Montreal fourth round
Aug 01 2025
World number two Coco Gauff battled through another tough three-setter Thursday, rallying from a set and a break down to …
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Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials
Aug 01 2025
Reigning 100m world champions Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their opening heats at the USA Track …
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After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
Aug 01 2025
After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations …
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Wallabies' Tizzano absent from third Lions Test after online abuse
Aug 01 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he left flanker Carlo Tizzano out of his squad for the third British and Irish Lions …
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Correa returning to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade from Twins
Aug 01 2025
Carlos Correa, a World Series champion and Rookie of the Year with Houston, is headed back to the Astros in a …
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Michelsen stuns Musetti as Ruud rallies in Toronto
Jul 31 2025
Alex Michelsen rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 upset victory over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday, converting …
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Michelsen stuns Musetti at ATP Toronto Masters
Jul 31 2025
Alex Michelsen rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 upset victory over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday, converting …
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Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider
Jul 31 2025
Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's …
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Vasseur signs new contract as Ferrari team principal
Jul 31 2025
Charles Leclerc on Thursday welcomed the "important" Ferrari announcement that Fred Vasseur had signed a new multi-year …
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Squiban solos to Tour de France stage win, Le Court maintains lead
Jul 31 2025
Maeva Squiban secured a home win on the sixth stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday, as history-maker Kim Le …
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Verstappen quells speculation by committing to Red Bull for 2026
Jul 31 2025
Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said …
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