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Pogacar wins stage four to reclaim Tour de France lead
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Two-time former champion Tadej Pogacar won stage four of the Tour de France on Tuesday to reclaim the overall leader's …
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AC-free ambition for Paris Olympic village melts away
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Although designed to be eco-friendly and free of air-conditioning, the Paris Olympic village will be fitted with 2,500 …
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Romania v Netherlands Euro 2024 last 16 starting line-ups
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Starting line-ups in the Euro 2024 last 16 fixture between Romania and the Netherlands at Munich's Allianz Arena on …
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Wimbledon champ Vondrousova crashes in first round, Murray loses fitness race
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Marketa Vondrousova on Tuesday became the first defending women's Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round for 30 …
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Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League in Gelsenkirchen
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Ukrainian football side Shakhtar Donetsk announced Tuesday they will play next season's Champions League games in …
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Defending Wimbledon champion Vondrousova knocked out in first round
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Marketa Vondrousova on Tuesday became the first defending Wimbledon women's champion in 30 years to be knocked out in …
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Malawi striker Chawinga joins Lyon women
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Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga has joined Lyon in the French women's first division, the champions announced on …
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'No AC' ambition for Paris Olympic village melts away
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The Paris Olympic village, which was designed without air conditioning to reduce carbon emissions, will be fitted with …
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'Thorough review' after teenage badminton player's death
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Badminton's governing body on Tuesday announced a "thorough review" following the death of a promising Chinese teenager …
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Prop Vunipola latest England star in Top 14 exodus with Vannes move
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Loosehead prop Mako Vunipola has become the latest former England international to join a French club after …
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Sane says Kroos control can help Germany 'hurt' Spain at Euros
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Germany winger Leroy Sane said his side could "hurt" Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final, thanks to the impressive …
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Wimbledon strawberries 'perfect' despite soggy spring
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Wimbledon's strawberries are "perfect" for tennis fans this year despite Britain's soggy spring, tournament organisers …
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Toulouse to play three former winners in Champions Cup pool
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Champions Cup holders Toulouse will face three former winners and the Sharks in next season's groups, after tournament …
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New Brighton boss Hurzeler eager to 'challenge the establishment'
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Fabian Hurzeler said on Tuesday he wanted to "achieve big things and challenge the establishment" during his first press …
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Spain's Oyarzabal says nobody called us favourites before Euro 2024
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Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal said Tuesday nobody considered La Roja favourites before Euro 2024 but he is convinced the …
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Springboks choose Pollard at fly-half for Ireland Test
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Handre Pollard was given the key fly-half role when South Africa named an experienced team on Tuesday to face Ireland in …
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Tottenham sign Gray as Rodon returns to Leeds
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Tottenham have completed the signing of Leeds midfielder Archie Gray in a player-plus-cash deal which sees Joe Rodon …
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Andy Murray: Five Wimbledon moments
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Andy Murray on Tuesday withdrew from the singles at Wimbledon after failing to recover from a back operation.
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Murray out of Wimbledon singles as Djokovic makes bow
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Andy Murray lost his race to be fit for the Wimbledon singles on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic prepared to launch his bid …
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End of an era as Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles
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Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the "extremely disappointed" …
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Ronaldo on Euros redemption trail after Slovenia penalty ride
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Cristiano Ronaldo has so often been Portugal's saviour that potentially becoming the villain brought him to tears.
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'Amazing' Murray faces make-or-break day at Wimbledon
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Andy Murray's Wimbledon waiting game will end Tuesday when the two-time champion decides whether or not to play singles …
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Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro 2024
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Kylian Mbappe and France's attack might be misfiring, but a solid foundation can be more important at a major tournament …
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England recall Marler, Stuart for first All Blacks Test
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England on Tuesday recalled experienced props Joe Marler and Will Stuart to face the All Blacks in the first Test in …
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Djokovic, Murray launch Wimbledon campaigns
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Wimbledon greats Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray launch their campaigns at the All England Club on Tuesday after both …
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USA crash out of Copa in group phase as Uruguay, Panama advance
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The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place …
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USA crash out of Copa America as Uruguay, Panama advance
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The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place …
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Chinese Olympic swimmers in murky waters after doping scandal
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China's swimmers head to the Paris Olympics under fierce scrutiny with 11 of the squad among a group who tested positive …
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First Palestinian Olympic boxer fights hurdles before history
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Every morning Palestinian boxer Waseem Abu Sal checks texts from his Cairo-based coach -- a Gazan who cannot travel to …
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Japan's skateboarding youth turn street culture into Olympic gold
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Japan used to think skateboarding was a pastime for delinquents but the country has grown into a global powerhouse in …
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The 'game of my life', says Portugal Euros penalty hero Costa
Jul 01 2024
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa said he had the best game of his life against Slovenia on Monday as he saved three …
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Slovenia's historic Euro 2024 run bittersweet for coach Kek
Jul 01 2024
Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek hopes his side's run to the last 16 at Euro 2024 will be the launching pad for future success …
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Ronaldo's tears turn to cheers as Portugal survive his Euros penalty miss
Jul 01 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo went from tears to cheers as the Portugal star recovered from missing a penalty during extra-time to …
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Portugal need penalties to set up Euro 2024 showdown with France
Jul 01 2024
Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo's blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a …
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George joining 76ers, Thompson heading to Mavs in NBA free agency
Jul 01 2024
Paul George is joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks, multiple US reports …
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Who said what after Portugal beat Slovenia to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Jul 01 2024
Who said what after Portugal beat Slovenia 3-0 on penalties following their goalless Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday:
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Costa penalty heroics rescue Ronaldo as Portugal edge past Slovenia at Euros
Jul 01 2024
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano …
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Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Jul 01 2024
Bernardo Silva scored the winning spot-kick as Portugal beat Slovenia 3-0 in a Euro 2024 last 16 penalty shoot-out after …
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Ronaldo in tears after extra-time penalty miss for Portugal at Euros
Jul 01 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty during extra-time of Portugal's Euro 2024 last 16 clash …
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Black Ferns great Woodman-Wickliffe to retire after 'last dance' at Olympics
Jul 01 2024
Double Rugby World Cup winner Portia Woodman-Wickliffe said on Monday that she will retire from the sport after this …
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Girmay 'opens the door' for Africa with Tour stage win as Carapaz takes lead
Jul 01 2024
Eritrean Biniam Girmay dedicated his stage three win at the Tour de France on Monday to "the continent of Africa" as …
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France scramble into Euros last eight as attacking stars fail to shine
Jul 01 2024
France have battled their way to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals despite a misfiring attack that once again failed to click …
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Alcaraz, Sinner win Wimbledon openers as Sabalenka pulls out
Jul 01 2024
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon second round on Monday as …
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Wilson, at 16, becomes youngest male USA track Olympian
Jul 01 2024
Quincy Wilson, at age 16, could become the youngest American male athletics competitor to appear at an Olympics as a …
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Sinner comes through Wimbledon test to set up Berrettini clash
Jul 01 2024
Jannik Sinner overcame a mid-match wobble to see off the challenge of Germany's Yannick Hanfmann in his Wimbledon opener …
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France coach Deschamps savours reaching Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Jul 01 2024
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team after Monday's 1-0 win over Belgium which took them into the …
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Coach Tedesco curses Belgium's luck after Euros exit to France
Jul 01 2024
Domenico Tedesco was left ruing Belgium's luck on Monday after Jan Vertonghen's late own goal ended their Euro 2024 …
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France star Kounde calls on voters to block far right in elections
Jul 01 2024
France's Euro 2024 star Jules Kounde called on voters in the country to block the far-right National Rally party from …
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NBA Celtics put up for sale two weeks after winning title
Jul 01 2024
Owners of the NBA champion Boston Celtics announced they were putting the club up for sale on Monday, two weeks after …
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Gauff breezes into Wimbledon second round as rivals fall
Jul 01 2024
Coco Gauff breezed into the Wimbledon second round on Monday with a straight-sets victory over US compatriot Caroline …
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France edge tense clash with Belgium to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Jul 01 2024
Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a …
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NHL Predators land free agents Stamkos, Marchessault, Skjei
Jul 01 2024
The Nashville Predators grabbed talented scorers Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault in NHL free agency deals on …
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Who said what after France beat Belgium to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
Jul 01 2024
Who said what after France edged Belgium 1-0 courtesy of a late own goal by Jan Vertonghen in their Euro 2024 last 16 …
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Osaka wins first match at Wimbledon since 2018
Jul 01 2024
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said it felt "like a dream" to claim her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 as she …
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Games organisers will hope for peaceful reaction to French election: ex-IOC executive
Jul 01 2024
The key risk to the Paris Games from the political uncertainty gripping France is public disturbances that could impact …
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Girmay gatecrashes 'father' Cavendish tilt at Tour history
Jul 01 2024
With all eyes on Mark Cavendish's chase for a historic Tour de France stage win on Monday, Biniam Girmay instead wrote …
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Girmay dedicates Tour stage win to Africa as Carapaz takes lead
Jul 01 2024
Eritrean Biniam Girmay dedicated his stage three win at the Tour de France on Monday to "the continent of Africa" as …
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Ronaldo starts as Portugal change shape in Slovenia last 16 Euros clash
Jul 01 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line for Portugal in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Slovenia on Monday in Frankfurt, …
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England's Bland beats Japan's Fujita in playoff to win US Senior Open
Jul 01 2024
England's Richard Bland parred the fourth extra hole to defeat Japan's Hiroyuki Fujita in a playoff on Monday to capture …
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Portugal v Slovenia Euro 2024 starting line-ups
Jul 01 2024
Starting line-ups in the Euro 2024 last 16 fixture between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena on Monday …
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Dan Ashworth joins Man Utd as sporting director
Jul 01 2024
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director after reaching an …
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Coe makes pre-Olympics visit to Ukraine to give athletes support
Jul 01 2024
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said on Monday he had visited Ukraine and met the country's athletes to show …
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Girmay dedicates Tour de France stage win to Africa
Jul 01 2024
Eritrean Biniam Girmay dedicated his stage three win at the Tour de France to "the continent of Africa" as Richard …
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Eritrean Girmay wins Tour de France stage as Carapaz takes race lead
Jul 01 2024
Eritrean Biniam Girmay sprinted to victory in stage three of the Tour de France on Monday as Richard Carapaz took the …
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George joins Embiid with 76ers as NBA free agency heats up: reports
Jul 01 2024
Paul George, a nine-time NBA All-Star forward, has agreed to a four-year deal worth $212 million with the Philadelphia …
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Austria glory at Euro 2024 'not impossible', says Rangnick
Jul 01 2024
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said it is not unthinkable his side could stun the continent to win Euro 2024, but is wary …
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England midfielder Barkley returns to Aston Villa
Jul 01 2024
England international Ross Barkley has rejoined Aston Villa, the Premier League club announced Monday.
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MLS St. Louis City dumps South Africa's Carnell as coach
Jul 01 2024
Bradley Carnell was fired as coach of St. Louis City on Monday after the second-year MLS club struggled to three wins in …
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Wawrinka, 39, makes flying start at Wimbledon
Jul 01 2024
Stan Wawrinka says he does not want to "go home", revealing his enduring passion for tennis after the 39-year-old beat …
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Alcaraz wins Wimbledon opener as Murray wants 'closure'
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz defeated 269th-ranked qualifier Mark Lajal at the start of his Wimbledon title defence on Monday as Andy …
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Under-fire Dutch not hitting panic button, says Koeman
Jul 01 2024
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman on Monday ruled out making wholesale changes for Tuesday's last 16 match with Romania in …
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Alcaraz up and running on 'beautiful' Wimbledon Centre Court
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz said Wimbledon's Centre Court is "the most beautiful court that I have played on" after brushing off the …
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Rusty Alcaraz sees off qualifier in Wimbledon opener
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz made a stumbling start to his Wimbledon title defence on Monday before coming through in straight sets …
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Paqueta 'suffering' over betting allegations says new Hammers boss Lopetegui
Jul 01 2024
Lucas Paqueta is "suffering a lot" after being charged by the Football Association over alleged betting breaches, …
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Bellingham's celebration gesture to be investigated by UEFA
Jul 01 2024
UEFA opened a disciplinary investigation on Monday into a gesture made by Jude Bellingham after he scored a stunning …
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No 'cold sweats' before Spain Euros showdown, says Germany's Raum
Jul 01 2024
Euro 2024 hosts Germany are not feeling the heat ahead of Friday's blockbuster quarter-final with Spain in Stuttgart, …
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'Heartbroken' Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon
Jul 01 2024
Australian Open champion and world number three Aryna Sabalenka said on Monday she was "heartbroken" to have withdrawn …
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Pickford grateful to 'golden boy' Bellingham for sparing England's Euros blushes
Jul 01 2024
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford thanked "two superstars" in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane for saving the Three Lions …
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Austrian Grand Prix - three things we learned
Jul 01 2024
George Russell may have landed the victory at the Austrian Grand Prix but it was the way Lando Norris exposed Max …
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Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence as Murray wants 'closure'
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or …
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European sprint champion Asher-Smith 'so happy' as she bids for Olympic gold
Jul 01 2024
European 100 metres champion Dina Asher-Smith believes she is well-placed to "create history" as she bids to become the …
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Anderson set to mentor England's quicks after Test exit
Jul 01 2024
England great James Anderson will join the team's backroom staff as a fast-bowling mentor when he retires from Test …
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Williams takes spotlight as Spain power through to Euros quarters
Jul 01 2024
Thanks to his tender age and illustrious club, Spain and Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal has caught the eye at …
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Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence as Murray faces 'closure'
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or …
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China badminton player, 17, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court
Jul 01 2024
An "outstanding" 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court during a …
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All Black Taylor predicts 'bloody tough' opening Test against England
Jul 01 2024
New Zealand are expecting a 'bloody tough' opening Test against England, veteran hooker Codie Taylor said Monday, as the …
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Biles books Paris Olympics spot with emphatic US trials all-around win
Jul 01 2024
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games after a resounding all-around victory at the …
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Veteran Wallaby Beale out of Wales Tests with serious injury
Jul 01 2024
Australian back Kurtley Beale was ruled out of the Test series against Wales on Monday with a ruptured Achilles that …
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Crowd control at Japan's Mount Fuji as hiking season begins
Jul 01 2024
Mount Fuji's summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat overtourism on the …
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Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing on court
Jul 01 2024
A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing on court during an international tournament in Indonesia, …
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Dutch seek to reignite 'will to win' against Euros underdogs Romania
Jul 01 2024
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has called upon his side to rediscover their "will to win" ahead of Tuesday's Euro …
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Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win
Jul 01 2024
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games with a resounding all-around victory at the …
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Paul joining Wemby at Spurs as NBA free agency opens
Jul 01 2024
Chris Paul is set to form a partnership with Victor Wembanyama at the San Antonio Spurs next season after agreeing a …
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Don't mention spiders: Five things on Andy Murray's Wimbledon rival Tomas Machac
Jul 01 2024
Two-time champion Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Tuesday against Tomas Machac.
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Pollard, Libbok give Erasmus Springbok fly-half selection headache
Jul 01 2024
Will South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus start with Handre Pollard or Manie Libbok at fly-half for the highly anticipated …
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Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence against dreadlocked Estonian
Jul 01 2024
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title at the All England Club on Monday, opening play on Centre Court …
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Ecuador clinch Copa quarter-final berth as Venezuela sink Jamaica
Jul 01 2024
Ecuador ground out a nerve-jangling 0-0 draw with Mexico to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America …
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Jackson wins 200 at Jamaica trials to set up Olympic double bid
Jul 01 2024
Double world champion Shericka Jackson won the 200m on Sunday at the Jamaican athletics trials to set up a 100-200 …
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McLaughlin-Levrone sets 400m hurdles world record to seal Olympic berth
Jul 01 2024
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smashed her own 400m hurdles world record on Sunday to book her place at the Paris Olympics in …
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Mbappe finds face mask 'horrible' as France captain plays on with broken nose
Jul 01 2024
France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as …
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Aussie Davis wins second PGA Detroit title in four years
Jun 30 2024
Australia's Cam Davis hung tough down the stretch as rivals faltered to capture his second US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage …
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Georgia coach Sagnol proud of his team as Euro 2024 run ends
Jun 30 2024
Georgia coach Willy Sagnol said he was "very proud" of his team after they went out of Euro 2024 in the last 16 to Spain …
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