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Shakhtar draw at AZ to cruise into Conference League semis
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Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 at AZ Alkmaar on Thursday as the Ukrainian side progressed to the UEFA Conference League …
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Freiburg sink Celta to clinch first appearance in Europa League semis
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Freiburg made history as they swept into the Europa League semi-finals for the first time with a 3-1 win against Celta …
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Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal
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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club …
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Arsenal ex-goalkeeper Manninger dies after car struck by train
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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Austria at Euro 2008, died on Thursday after his car was …
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Punjab down Mumbai despite De Kock ton
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South African Quinton de Kock's record third century was to no avail as Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shreyas Iyer …
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Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records in DUI case
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Tiger Woods's lawyer is fighting the demand for the golf superstar's prescription drug records, which were subpoenaed by …
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Doncic, Cunningham eligible for MVP race: NBA
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Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have been ruled eligible for the NBA's Most Valuable Player race despite not meeting the …
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Messi new owner of Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella
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Lionel Messi has bought Catalan club Cornella and become the team's new owner, the Spanish fifth-tier side announced on …
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Union coach Eta wants focus on football after landmark appointment
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Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta said Thursday she was looking forward to questions about football rather than her …
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'Disgrace': fans outraged by World Cup transit fare hikes
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Football fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to World Cup matches, following …
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Clock ticking on Chelsea's top five bid warns Rosenior
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Liam Rosenior has warned Chelsea their bid to qualify for the Champions League is hanging in the balance ahead of …
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Joshua gets 'unbelievable lift' training with old rival Usyk - promoter
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Anthony Joshua has resumed training with former heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk as he continues preparations for a …
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Bayern fans apologise after photographers injured at Real game
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Bayern Munich supporters have apologised after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers at the …
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Silva to leave Man City at end of the season
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Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club …
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World Athletics deliver nationality switch hammer blow to Turkey
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World Athletics on Thursday refused the applications of 11 elite athletes seeking to transfer their allegiance to Turkey …
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Silva to leave Man City at end of season
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Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced Thursday as they …
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WADA targets India's performance-enhancing drugs production
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A crackdown on India's performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) production -- the biggest globally -- is key to tackling the …
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O'Sullivan to face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang in World Championship opener
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Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang when he begins his bid to win an eighth World Snooker …
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England's Botterman and Campbell out of Women's Six Nations
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Hannah Botterman and May Campbell joined a growing England injury list on Thursday as they became the latest Red Roses …
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Liverpool confirm Ekitike out for season, will miss World Cup
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Liverpool followed France in confirming Thursday that forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the remainder of the Premier League …
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Snooker great O'Sullivan to face Chinese debutant Guoqiang in World Championship opener
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Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang when he begins his bid to win an eighth World Snooker …
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Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit
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Serial Champions League winners Real Madrid bared their fangs but left Munich staring down the barrel of a second …
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PSG fix sights on another Ligue 1 and Champions League double
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Paris Saint-Germain's dream of retaining the Champions League title remains alive and they could have yet another Ligue …
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Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory
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"Small island, big dreams" reads a poster for the football team of the Caribbean island of Curacao -- the smallest …
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Warriors rally to eliminate Clippers, 76ers reach NBA playoffs
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Golden State star Stephen Curry scored the go-ahead three-pointer with 50 seconds left as the Warriors rallied to beat …
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Gasperini's Roma future in doubt as infighting mars Champions League bid
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Gian Piero Gasperini's tenure as Roma coach is already under threat as a feud with Claudio Ranieri dominates the lead up …
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Curacao World Cup qualification a 'divine journey': federation president
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The president of the Curacao football federation, Gilbert Martina, has told AFP that the tiny Caribbean country's road …
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Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the …
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NBA fines Hornets' Ball for 'reckless' play on Adebayo
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The NBA fined Charlotte star LaMelo Ball $35,000 on Wednesday for "unnecessary and reckless contact" with Miami's Bam …
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Latest team to fold sets Super Rugby up for another revamp
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The demise of a second Super Rugby team in just three years because of financial problems is a disappointment but also …
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Sixers top Magic to book NBA playoff clash with Celtics
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The Philadelphia 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday to book an NBA playoffs first-round meeting with …
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LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumors
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LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the …
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Waratahs primed for physical Moana clash in front of Prince Harry
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NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar says he "feels" for doomed Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika but their plight will not …
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Brumbies gets Wright boost for Drua Super Rugby clash
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ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said dynamic fullback Tom Wright was looking "exceptionally good" as the Wallabies …
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Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
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Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting …
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Longtime Messi friend Hoyos unveiled as Inter Miami coach
Apr 15 2026
Guillermo Hoyos said his long friendship with Lionel Messi will not stop him working the Argentine superstar hard in …
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Kane lauds Diaz 'moment of magic' after Bayern knock out Real
Apr 15 2026
Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz's late "moment of magic" which delivered the killer blow as Bayern Munich eliminated Real …
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Real slam 'unbelievable' red card after Bayern defeat
Apr 15 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said the decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga "ruined" Wednesday's Champions League …
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WNBA star Wilson signs record contract as league booms
Apr 15 2026
Women's basketball star A'ja Wilson has signed a record-breaking new contract with the Las Vegas Aces worth nearly $5 …
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Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Late strikes from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 4–3 win for Bayern Munich over Real Madrid on Wednesday, …
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Arteta confident in Arsenal after anxious progress to Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal's angst-ridden progress to the Champions League semi-finals proved they have the character …
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Rice 'doesn't care' about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was "an amazing achievement" for Arsenal despite failing …
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France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup
Apr 15 2026
Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's …
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Impact sub Kohli shines as Bengaluru move top of IPL
Apr 15 2026
Virat Kohli was introduced as an impact substitute for the first time in the IPL and his 49 led defending champions …
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Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury
Apr 15 2026
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his …
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Man Utd's Maguire out of Chelsea match after extra one-game ban
Apr 15 2026
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United's Premier League game away to Chelsea on Saturday after being handed an …
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Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis
Apr 15 2026
Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to be ranked world number one, announced his retirement from …
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Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate: F1 boss Domenicali
Apr 15 2026
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to "be …
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Hearn wants Katie Taylor to top Croke Park bill, rules out Fury-Joshua in Dublin
Apr 15 2026
Eddie Hearn said on Wednesday Katie Taylor deserves top-billing for her farewell fight at Croke Park as he ruled out the …
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Liverpool captain Van Dijk says PSG 'deserved' Champions League semi-final spot
Apr 15 2026
Virgil van Dijk had no complaints after Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by title-holders Paris …
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England women's rugby star Kildunne reveals body issues struggle
Apr 15 2026
England women's rugby star Ellie Kildunne has revealed she struggled with an eating disorder and other health issues …
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England's Stokes 'quite lucky' to be alive after facial injury
Apr 15 2026
England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels "quite lucky" to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket …
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Barcelona hope young talent learn from Champions League disappointment
Apr 15 2026
Barcelona's dream of Champions League glory was dashed for a second successive season but once again they will hope the …
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Double Olympic badminton champion Axelsen announces retirement
Apr 15 2026
Denmark's double Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at 32 on Wednesday, saying back …
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Hamano strikes as Japan end US winning streak
Apr 15 2026
Tottenham forward Maika Hamano scored the only goal as Japan ended the United States' 10-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 …
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Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat, Blazers eclipse Suns
Apr 15 2026
LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets sent the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament …
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Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika to fold over financial problems
Apr 15 2026
Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika said on Wednesday that it will fold at the end of the season, becoming the second team …
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Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat to lift NBA postseason curse
Apr 15 2026
LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets lifted their curse to send the Miami Heat tumbling out of the …
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US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
Apr 15 2026
A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that …
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World Cup 2026: Haiti, a ravaged nation whose heart beats for football
Apr 15 2026
On a street in a suburb of Port-au-Prince, a dozen teenagers using stones for goalposts are immersed in a Sunday game of …
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Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 …
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Slot in the firing line as Liverpool blown away by PSG
Apr 15 2026
Mohamed Salah's glorious Liverpool career will have an anti-climactic end after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne …
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Ekitike injury 'looks really bad', says concerned Slot
Apr 14 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he would be surprised if Hugo Ekitike features again this season after being …
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Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last: Simeone
Apr 14 2026
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said that his team was ready to finally win the Champions League after knocking out …
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Dembele hails PSG's ability to 'suffer' in win over Liverpool
Apr 14 2026
Double goal hero Ousmane Dembele hailed his Paris Saint-Germain teammates for holding on under pressure and in difficult …
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Barcelona deserved to go through but must learn from KO: Flick
Apr 14 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he believes his eliminated team deserved to progress to the Champions League …
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Konate fumes over Liverpool's rejected penalty in PSG defeat
Apr 14 2026
Ibrahima Konate claimed that the decision to deny Liverpool a penalty in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Paris …
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England beat Spain in Women's World Cup qualifier
Apr 14 2026
Lauren Hemp fired England to a 1-0 win over Spain on Tuesday as the Lionesses moved closer to qualifying for the Women's …
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Atletico resist Barca to reach Champions League semis
Apr 14 2026
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 …
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Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis
Apr 14 2026
Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at …
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'Bunch of amateurs': Maradona's medical team back on trial in Argentina
Apr 14 2026
The medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona were a "bunch of amateurs" who missed a chance to save his life, …
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Noor stars as Chennai keep Kolkata winless in IPL
Apr 14 2026
Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad returned impressive figures of 3-21 as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 …
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Mascherano departs MLS club Inter Miami
Apr 14 2026
Javier Mascherano announced on Tuesday that he was leaving his role as head coach of Inter Miami, the MLS club …
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Bayern clash to define Real's season, says Bellingham
Apr 14 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Wednesday's second Champions League quarter-final leg at Bayern Munich would …
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Salah dropped, Isak starts Liverpool comeback mission against PSG
Apr 14 2026
Mohamed Salah was left on the bench by Arne Slot for what could be the Egyptian's final Champions League game at …
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New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina
Apr 14 2026
A new trial over the death of football legend Diego Maradona began Tuesday in Argentina, 10 months after a scandal …
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Buoyant Bayern pledge to 'push through the pain' against Real
Apr 14 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Tuesday his side need to be ready to "push through the pain barrier" to make it …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to play with 'pure fire' after damaging defeats
Apr 14 2026
Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to play with "pure fire" as they look to bounce back from a series of damaging …
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Stokes says talk of McCullum rift 'massive overstatement'
Apr 14 2026
England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions of a collapse in his relationship with coach Brendon McCullum, …
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Iraola says now is 'right moment to step away' from Bournemouth
Apr 14 2026
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said "this is the right moment for me to step away", as the Premier League club …
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American Kang preparing bid to buy Ligue 1 club Lyon
Apr 14 2026
American businesswoman Michele Kang, already the Lyon men's club president, minority shareholder and owner of the …
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Bournemouth manager Iraola to leave at end of season
Apr 14 2026
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of this season, the Premier League side announced …
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Rice adds to Arsenal injury concerns ahead of Sporting clash
Apr 14 2026
Declan Rice left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with another injury worry on the eve of their Champions League …
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Wisden laments India's 'Orwellian' control of world cricket
Apr 14 2026
Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation …
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Bayern veteran Neuer primed for one final battle with rivals Real
Apr 14 2026
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer is saddling up for Wednesday's Real Madrid quarter-final second leg at home in what …
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Paris-Roubaix straggler Thomas tells of 'awful' ordeal
Apr 14 2026
Benjamin Thomas is an Olympic cycling champion who has ridden the Tour de France and won a Giro d'Italia stage, but …
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Crusaders retire horses after 30 years due to safety at new stadium
Apr 14 2026
The Canterbury Crusaders said Tuesday that their cavalry of mascot knights and horses, beloved by spectators, had been …
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Maradona's birthplace repurposed as soup kitchen for Argentina's hungry
Apr 14 2026
Diego Maradona would be happy, his fans say.
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Olympic silver medallist Kagiyama to take break from skating
Apr 14 2026
Japan's Olympic and world silver medallist Yuma Kagiyama said he would take a break from competitive figure skating next …
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Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respond
Apr 14 2026
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble as he urged his side to hit back by …
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Russian, Belarusian swimmers free to compete under own flag
Apr 14 2026
Athletes from Russia and Belarus are free to participate under their own flags in senior World Aquatics events after the …
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Fudd reunited with Bueckers after landing No.1 pick in WNBA draft
Apr 14 2026
Azzi Fudd was chosen by the Dallas Wings with the number one overall pick in the WNBA draft on Monday in a move that …
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Carrick labels Martinez red card as 'worst decision' ever
Apr 13 2026
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in …
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Farke hails Leeds' historic win at Man Utd
Apr 13 2026
Daniel Farke hailed Leeds' historic 2-1 win against Manchester United on Monday as "big step forward" in their fight for …
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Indian cricketers dominate Wisden honours
Apr 13 2026
Indian cricketers, including men's Test captain Shubman Gill and women's star Deepti Sharma, dominated the Wisden …
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Okafor stars as Leeds end 45-year wait for league win at Man Utd
Apr 13 2026
Noah Okafor fired Leeds to a long-awaited 2-1 win over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford as the Premier League …
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Ghana turn to veteran Queiroz for World Cup
Apr 13 2026
Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has been appointed head coach of Ghana for the 2026 World Cup, the Ghanaian …
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Hinge swings door open for Sunrisers as teen Sooryavanshi flops
Apr 13 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop as his team Rajasthan Royals went down …
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Teen Sooryavanshi flops as Hinge rattles Rajasthan
Apr 13 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop as his team Rajasthan Royals went down …
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Luis Enrique warns PSG to avoid Liverpool 'trap'
Apr 13 2026
Luis Enrique has warned Paris Saint-Germain to avoid falling into a "trap" against Liverpool as the Champions League …
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'Beautiful' battle with Sinner extra motivation: Alcaraz
Apr 13 2026
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz said Monday his battle with new world number one Jannik Sinner was giving him extra …
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Szoboszlai says sorry to Liverpool fans after Man City incident
Apr 13 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai has apologised to Liverpool fans as the Reds midfielder claimed there was a "misunderstanding" over …
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