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African players in Europe: Another historic goal for Ndiaye
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Iliman Ndiaye made more Everton history by scoring the first goal at the club's new 53,000-capacity stadium in Liverpool …
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Amorim warns Mainoo he must fight for his Manchester United place
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Kobbie Mainoo is facing an uncertain future at Manchester United after manager Ruben Amorim revealed the midfielder is …
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Rooney forecasts 'massive future' for Arsenal teen sensation Dowman
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Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a "massive future" following an impressive …
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India cricket ends $43.6 mn sponsorship after online gambling ban: report
AFP - 1h ago
Indian cricket is looking for a new main sponsor after a fantasy sports gaming platform pulled out of a deal worth $43.6 …
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France's sole Paris Olympics athletics medallist Samba-Mayela to miss worlds
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Olympic 100m hurdles silver medallist Cyrena Samba-Mayela announced Monday that she would not compete at next month's …
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Springboks recall Jasper Wiese, but brother Cobus misses out
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South Africa have recalled No 8 Jasper Wiese for two Rugby Championship Tests in New Zealand during September, but there …
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Sabalenka, Djokovic into US Open round two as fuming Medvedev exits
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Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with victory Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a successful …
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A healer and a fighter: The double life of UFC star Shi Ming
AFP - 6h ago
By day Shi Ming heals patients as a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. By night she trains to deliver brutal knockouts …
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US Open chaos as Bonzi ousts raging Medvedev
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France's Benjamin Bonzi sent Russian 13th seed Daniil Medvedev crashing out of the US Open early Monday in a stormy …
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Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
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The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on …
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Djokovic voices physical concerns after US Open win
AFP - 8h ago
Novak Djokovic fears his lack of physical conditioning may come back to haunt him as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam …
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Sabalenka into US Open second round, Djokovic off the mark
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Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a victory on Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a …
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Djokovic shrugs off blisters to advance at US Open
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Novak Djokovic opened his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown with a straight sets victory over …
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'Over the moon': Filipino Eala bags historic first at US Open
Aug 24 2025
Alexandra Eala produced a jaw-dropping late comeback to carve out a piece of tennis history at the US Open on Sunday, …
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'Big brother' Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco
Aug 24 2025
Even though he is about to turn 39, Olivier Giroud promised "this is only the beginning" after striking in added time on …
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Mbappe fires Madrid to victory at Real Oviedo
Aug 24 2025
Kylian Mbappe was again on target for Real Madrid as they overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday.
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Fleetwood triumphs at Tour Championship for elusive first PGA Tour title
Aug 24 2025
Tommy Fleetwood ended an agonizingly long wait for a first PGA Tour title on Sunday, out-dueling Patrick Cantlay down …
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Sabalenka into US Open second round as Fritz, Shelton advance
Aug 24 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a battling victory on Sunday as American men's hopes …
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David strikes on Serie A debut as Juve ease past Parma
Aug 24 2025
Jonathan David made a goalscoring start to his Serie A career on Sunday, netting the opening goal in Juventus' …
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Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco, Rennes implode early at Lorient
Aug 24 2025
Olivier Giroud struck in added time on Sunday to give Lille a 1-0 win over visiting Monaco.
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England's Botterman aiming to be world's 'best loosehead prop'
Aug 24 2025
Hannah Botterman has set her sights on becoming the "best loosehead prop in the world" following her outstanding display …
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New Zealand start Women's Rugby World Cup defence by downing battling Spain
Aug 24 2025
Reigning champions New Zealand started their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup title with a …
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Winless Man Utd need to 'grow up', says Amorim
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes his side need to show more maturity after blowing the lead to draw 1-1 …
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Vingegaard wins on Vuelta mountain to take overall lead
Aug 24 2025
Jonas Vingegaard won stage two of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday on a cool, rainy 10km climb to Limone with Italy's …
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Shelton romps into US Open second round
Aug 24 2025
In-form home hope Ben Shelton got his US Open campaign off to a smooth start on Sunday with a comfortable straight sets …
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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton open new stadium with victory
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack …
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Chaotic Rennes set Ligue 1 red card record and lose 4-0 at Lorient
Aug 24 2025
A week after winning their Ligue 1 opener with 10 men, Rennes played almost the whole game at Lorient on Sunday with …
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Raducanu cruises to first US Open win since 2021 triumph
Aug 24 2025
Emma Raducanu bagged her first US Open victory since her fairytale 2021 title triumph on Sunday with a straight sets …
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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton win to open new stadium
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack …
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Higgins strikes as Ireland see off Japan in Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 24 2025
Eve Higgins scored the pivotal try as Ireland launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-14 victory over …
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Hamburg draws blank on Bundesliga return
Aug 24 2025
Hamburg drew 0-0 away at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday in their return to the top flight after seven years in the …
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Moyes sees big step forward after Everton win stadium opener
Aug 24 2025
David Moyes said he was building the foundations of a brighter future for Everton after they beat Brighton 2-0 to begin …
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Vingegaard wins on Vuelta mountain
Aug 24 2025
Jonas Vingegaard won stage two on the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday on a cool, rainy 10km climb to Limone with Italian …
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Everton beat Brighton in new stadium opener
Aug 24 2025
Everton's new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium got off to a bright start with a 2-0 win over Brighton in front of a …
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Rowe signs for Bologna after Marseille bust-up
Aug 24 2025
Jonathan Rowe signed for Bologna on Sunday after being forced out of Marseille following a changing room fight with …
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Marc Marquez coasts to seventh successive victory in Hungary
Aug 24 2025
Marc Marquez's remorseless march to a seventh world title continued on Sunday as he coasted to victory in the Hungarian …
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Arteta backs Eze to create 'magic moments' at Arsenal
Aug 24 2025
New recruit Eberechi Eze will create "magic moments" and take Arsenal to a different level, according to Gunners manager …
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Three tons as record-breaking Australia crush South Africa
Aug 24 2025
Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed …
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Head, Marsh, Green hit centuries as Australia make 431-2 in 3rd South Africa ODI
Aug 24 2025
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green all slapped brilliant centuries as Australia posted an ominous 431-2 in …
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Pujara announces retirement from Indian cricket
Aug 24 2025
Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an …
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LAFC's Son, Whitecaps' Mueller score first MLS goals
Aug 24 2025
Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min and Vancouver's prized German import Thomas Mueller grabbed their …
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Australian quick Morris out for 12 months with back injury
Aug 24 2025
Fast bowler Lance Morris was Sunday ruled out for 12 months due to back surgery, denying him the chance to be part of …
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Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw 1-1 with Dallas
Aug 24 2025
Los Angeles FC's South Korean superstar Son Heung-min grabbed his first Major League Soccer goal on Saturday, burying a …
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Sinner, Sabalenka chasing rare repeats as US Open gets underway
Aug 24 2025
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are chasing rare repeat US Open triumphs as the final Grand Slam …
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Home hope Henderson, Aussie Lee share Canadian Women's Open lead
Aug 24 2025
Canadian Brooke Henderson holed out from a bunker for an eagle at the 17th hole on the way to a six-under par 65 and a …
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Fucsovics holds off van de Zandschulp for ATP Winston-Salem crown
Aug 24 2025
Hungary's Marton Fucsovics steadied after a late lapse to capture his third ATP title on Saturday, holding off Botic van …
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Fleetwood, Cantlay share PGA Tour Championship lead
Aug 24 2025
Tommy Fleetwood, chasing an elusive first PGA Tour title and a $10 million top prize, bounced back from a late double …
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Argentina stun All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win
Aug 23 2025
An inspired Argentina played with greater discipline to upset New Zealand 29-23 in a bruising Rugby Championship Test …
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France begin Women's Rugby World Cup with hard-fought win over Italy
Aug 23 2025
France made a winning start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign as they ground out a 24-0 victory over Italy in …
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Barca complete late comeback win as Atletico drop more points in Liga
Aug 23 2025
Barcelona fought back from two goals down at newly-promoted Levante to win 3-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid …
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Aubameyang stars as Marseille end chaotic week on five-goal high
Aug 23 2025
Marseille put a week of turmoil behind them as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a 5-2 win over Paris FC on …
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Alcaraz targeting 'unbelievable' Sinner at US Open
Aug 23 2025
Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to end Jannik Sinner's dominance of hardcourt Grand Slam events as the two rivals prepare to do …
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De Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start as Modric's Milan sank by Cremonese
Aug 23 2025
Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a …
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Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open
Aug 23 2025
Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent …
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Springboks back in contention after win - Erasmus
Aug 23 2025
South Africa are back in contention to defend their Rugby Championship title, coach Rassie Erasmus said after the …
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Cirstea downs Li to claim WTA Cleveland crown
Aug 23 2025
Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea captured her first WTA title in more than four years on Saturday, beating American Ann …
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Atletico still without Liga win after Elche draw
Aug 23 2025
Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position in La Liga as their opening home match of the season ended …
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Schell shock as six-try star leads Canada to 65-7 World Cup hammering of Fiji
Aug 23 2025
Julia Schell needed just 22 minutes to score a remarkable six tries as Canada launched their Women's Rugby World Cup …
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Gyokeres scores twice but injuries to Saka, Odegaard sour Arsenal rout of Leeds
Aug 23 2025
Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step-up to the …
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Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Arsenal thrash Leeds
Aug 23 2025
A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while …
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De Bruyne strikes in Napoli's strong start to Scudetto defence at Sassuolo
Aug 23 2025
Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a …
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Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut, Dortmund collapse late
Aug 23 2025
Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag's Bundesliga debut …
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Gyokeres scores twice as Arsenal rout Leeds
Aug 23 2025
Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the …
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McGhie the hat-trick heroine as Scotland overwhelm Wales in Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 23 2025
Francesca McGhie's superb hat-trick helped Scotland launch their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing 38-8 …
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'It's in my DNA': Williams relishes US Open return at 45
Aug 23 2025
Venus Williams said Saturday she is relishing the prospect of her record-extending 25th US Open appearance, saying the …
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Pollard steers Springboks to victory over Wallabies
Aug 23 2025
South Africa bounced back from defeat a week ago with fly-half Handre Pollard producing a masterly kicking performance …
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Philipsen wins Vuelta a Espana opening stage
Aug 23 2025
Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, powering his way to victory …
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Crystal Palace's Eze returns to boyhood club Arsenal
Aug 23 2025
Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, it was announced Saturday, with the England …
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Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut
Aug 23 2025
Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag's Bundesliga debut …
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Marquez sweeps to victory in Hungary to bolster title lead
Aug 23 2025
Marc Marquez continued his winning streak as he cruised to victory in the Hungarian Sprint race by almost three seconds …
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Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Villa beaten at Brentford
Aug 23 2025
A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while …
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Reyna trades Dortmund for Gladbach chasing 'new chapter'
Aug 23 2025
United States forward Giovanni Reyna has joined Borussia Monchengladbach until 2028 after six years at neighbours …
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Diamond sparkles for Irish training icon Mullins in the Ebor
Aug 23 2025
Legendary Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins struck gold on the flat winning his second Ebor Handicap in the last three …
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Australia start Women's Rugby World Cup with record 73-0 rout of Samoa
Aug 23 2025
Australia launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 73-0 thrashing of Samoa in Salford on …
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Tottenham's new-found desire to defend delights Frank
Aug 23 2025
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed his side's defensive improvement just three games into his reign after comfortably …
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Man City troubles reappear as solid Spurs go top
Aug 23 2025
Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on …
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Man City's old problems rear their head as Tottenham ease to victory
Aug 23 2025
Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on …
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Revenge off the menu for Ginting at badminton world championships in Paris
Aug 23 2025
Indonesia's former world number two Anthony Ginting told AFP he had come to terms with the shoulder injury which cost …
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'Uncle Marc' Guehi credits family and Swansea for Palace starring role
Aug 23 2025
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi known jokingly as 'Uncle Marc' by his family is reportedly being eyed by Premier League …
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Practice makes perfect, says 'disciplined' Jefferson-Wooden
Aug 23 2025
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will return home to fine-tune final touches before heading to the world …
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Van de Zandschulp to face Fucsovics in ATP Winston-Salem final
Aug 23 2025
Botic van de Zandschulp worked overtime Friday to reach the final of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Winston-Salem, …
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Zverev 'on right path' after mental health reset
Aug 23 2025
World number three Alexander Zverev says he's "on the right path" heading into the US Open after leaning on friends and …
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Akie Iwai stretches lead to three strokes at Canadian Women's Open
Aug 22 2025
Akie Iwai carded a two-under par 69 on Friday to push her lead to three strokes midway through the Canadian Women's …
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Secretariat's Triple Crown jockey Ron Turcotte dies at 84
Aug 22 2025
Ron Turcotte, who famously rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973 to earn an enduring place in horse racing lore, …
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Djokovic narrows focus in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam
Aug 22 2025
Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic says the expansion of most ATP Masters 1000 events to 12 days makes them …
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England 'just getting started' after Women's Rugby World Cup rout of USA warns Mitchell
Aug 22 2025
England coach John Mitchell insisted his tournament favourites had only "just got started" after launching the Women's …
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Kane hits hat trick as Bayern make 'statement' in Bundesliga opener
Aug 22 2025
Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich made a …
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Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
Aug 22 2025
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 …
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Ruiz goal gives rusty PSG narrow win over Angers in Ligue 1
Aug 22 2025
Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game while Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty as a rusty Paris Saint-Germain beat …
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Chelsea thrash West Ham to pile pressure on former boss Potter
Aug 22 2025
Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 on Friday and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just …
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Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in 'magnificent way' at Tokyo worlds
Aug 22 2025
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying …
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Gauff looks to future with bold coaching change before US Open
Aug 22 2025
Coco Gauff says she didn't hesitate to shake up her team just days before the US Open, hoping a new specialist coach can …
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Kane hits hat trick as Bayern thump Leipzig in Bundesliga opener
Aug 22 2025
Harry Kane hit a hat-trick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich thumped RB …
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England begin bid for Women's Rugby World Cup by thrashing United States
Aug 22 2025
Tournament hosts England and favourites England launched the Women's Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win …
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Top-ranked Sabalenka seeks rare US Open repeat
Aug 22 2025
It has been more than a decade since the US Open had a repeat women's champion -- but world number one Aryna Sabalenka …
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Kane toasts 'instant connection' with Diaz after Bayern romp
Aug 22 2025
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he had formed an "instant connection" with winger Luis Diaz after a 6-0 home win …
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Sinner in race for fitness with US Open title defense looms
Aug 22 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he is "not 100% yet" but expects to be at full strength for the launch of his …
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Jefferson-Wooden cements Tokyo sprint favourite status with Brussels win
Aug 22 2025
US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden underlined her world 100m title credentials at Friday's Diamond League meet in …
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'Zero doubts' as Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels 100m win
Aug 22 2025
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired a broadside to rivals just three weeks from the world championships …
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Fleetwood ties Henley for PGA Tour Championship lead
Aug 22 2025
Tommy Fleetwood fired a seven-under par 63 on Friday to tie Russell Henley for the halfway lead in the Tour Championship …
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Detained Chileans freed two days after football brawl in Argentina
Aug 22 2025
Argentina on Friday released 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during a knock-out Copa …
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Jefferson-Wooden scorches to Brussels Diamond League 100m win
Aug 22 2025
In-form US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden fired out a broadside to rivals just three weeks out from the world …
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