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Matsuyama leads Ryder Cup trio at PGA Championship
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Hideki Matsuyama leads European Ryder Cup trio Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland by one shot at the halfway …
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Salt's rapid ton powers England to record 304-2 against South Africa in 2nd T20
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Phil Salt hit the highest score and the quickest T20 century by an England batsman, off just 39 balls, as the hosts …
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Noah Lyles: from timid school student to track's showman
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The trophies line the halls of the high school that Noah Lyles, future Olympic 100 meters champion Noah and the man …
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Germany, Argentina close in on Davis Cup finals
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Germany and Argentina edged closer to the Davis Cup finals on Friday opening up 2-0 leads in their second round …
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Alvarez, Crawford both tip scales at 167.5 pounds for title bout
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Undisputed super middleweight world boxing champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and American challenger Terence Crawford each …
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England captain Aldcroft back for Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
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England captain Zoe Aldcroft will return from injury to lead the tournament hosts in their Women's Rugby World Cup …
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Ireland coach 'fully confident' Wafer fit for Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
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Ireland are "fully confident" in Aoife Wafer's fitness as the back-row prepares to make her first appearance of the …
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Philipsen wins sprint for Vuelta treble
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Jasper Philipsen edged a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage 19 victory on Friday racking up his third win of …
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Philipsen wins Vuelta stage 19 for treble
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Jasper Philipsen edged a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage 19 victory on Friday racking up his third stage win …
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Strasbourg skipper Emegha to join Chelsea at end of season
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Strasbourg captain Emmanuel Emegha will join Chelsea next season, the two clubs owned by the same BlueCo consortium …
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Big-spending Liverpool are Premier League's strongest: Arsenal boss Arteta
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits title rivals Liverpool have assembled the "strongest" squad in the Premier League …
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Frank praises Levy's legacy at Spurs after shock exit
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Tottenham manager Thomas Frank conceded he was surprised by Daniel Levy's sudden departure, but hailed the former …
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Liverpool's Slot urges patience with 'best striker' Isak after record move
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot on Friday described new signing Alexander Isak as "maybe the best striker in the world" but …
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Coach Powell barred from athletics under 'safeguarding order'
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Long jump world record holder Mike Powell was suspended from sport on Friday by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) under …
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Amorim keeps faith with Bayindir for Manchester derby
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will keep his place for this …
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Jackson happy to be 'where I'm wanted' after joining Bayern
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New Bayern Munich signing Nicolas Jackson said Friday he was happy to be "where I'm wanted" after joining the German …
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Guardiola puts Haaland above Isak in list of world's top strikers
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Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is "a little bit above" Alexander Isak as the Manchester City boss responded to Arne …
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US sprinter Knighton banned after losing doping appeal
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US sprinter Erriyon Knighton, a double world 200 metres medallist, must serve a four-year ban, the Court of Arbitration …
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Sole-searching: Man Utd probe mystery of missing boots
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Manchester United have launched an investigation into how players' boots were lost on the way to their Women's Champions …
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Chelsea's Delap out for up to three months: Maresca
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Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international …
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Ukrainian athletes show true grit to be at world championships, says federation chief
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War-torn Ukraine's athletes will be happy with a medal of any colour at the world athletics championships as "every step …
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Newcastle's Howe says Isak relationship was 'difficult' before Liverpool move
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed his relationship with Alexander Isak deteriorated after the Sweden star went on …
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Rojas targets fifth world triple jump title on injury return
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Yulimar Rojas is back after a 17-month injury lay-off and has fired a warning to her triple jump rivals at the world …
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Japan athletics chief fights back tears over memory of Covid-hit Olympics
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The head of Japanese athletics fought back tears Friday as she described how the world championships in Tokyo can "wipe …
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Newcastle's Wissa to see specialist over knee injury
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Newcastle's new forward Yoane Wissa will see a specialist over the knee injury he suffered in DR Congo's World Cup …
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Man Utd keeper Onana joins Trabzonspor on loan
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Manchester United's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has completed a season-long loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor.
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Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive
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South Africa will showcase their young backline talent while Argentina need an 80-minute performance as both teams …
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Saint Lucia's Alfred says Olympic gold shows talent counts, not your passport
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Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred is bidding to add world 100 metres gold in Tokyo to her Olympic title and says her triumph …
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Springboks hard man Wiese to take the All Blacks head-on
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Recalled Springboks forward Jasper Wiese said Friday he was "stupid" to be suspended for a headbutt but is still vowing …
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Tinch's journey to be hurdles title contender sparked by stepdad's joke
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A joke made at Cordell Tinch's expense by his stepfather sparked the American into returning to the track and could …
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Norman says 'we changed the game' as he officially departs LIV Golf
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Greg Norman has officially signed off from LIV Golf, saying he "changed the game globally" while teasing an "exciting …
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Love, Kraft star as Packers cruise past Commanders 27-18
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Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers romped to a 27-18 NFL victory …
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Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez
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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez stands in the way of Terence Crawford's bid for boxing history Saturday when they clash in Las …
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'I chose myself': Israeli transgender ref's journey to the top
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Israeli referee Sapir Berman beamed as she recalled the moment her "dream came true" earlier this year, when she became …
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'No pressure' for teen Lutkenhaus, Team USA's youngest worlds athlete
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US teen Cooper Lutkenhaus insists he feels "no pressure" about the coming world championships in Tokyo, where he will …
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De Minaur vows to 'make life difficult' for Belgium in Davis Cup
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World number eight Alex de Minaur pledged Friday to "make life difficult" for Belgium as he strives to put Australia …
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Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev
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Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he wants to prove he is boxing's pound-for-pound king against Uzbekistan's Murodjon …
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Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow
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Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the …
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Wallabies skipper says wounded Argentina 'a scary proposition'
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Skipper Harry Wilson admitted Friday a fired-up Argentina was a "scary proposition" and Australia must improve their …
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Canada's Hughes seizes one-shot lead in PGA Procore Championship
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Mackenzie Hughes fired 11 birdies in a sizzling nine-under par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Ryder …
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Chivu's Inter still a work in progress ahead of Juve clash
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Cristian Chivu's Inter Milan have failed to convince ahead of Saturday's grudge match at fierce rivals Juventus, as …
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Hamburg visit Bayern as one of Germany's biggest rivalries returns
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Newly-promoted Hamburg travel to Bayern Munich on Saturday as the Bundesliga sees the return of one of its most storied …
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Backed by BlueCo, Strasbourg spend big and aim high
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Paris Saint-Germain's domination of Ligue 1 is almost total, but Strasbourg, rather than the European champions, were …
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Bordeaux-Begles' Woki says he matured at Racing ahead of return
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Bordeaux-Begles forward Cameron Woki returns to Racing 92 in the French Top 14 on Sunday for the first time since his …
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Familiar foes face off in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
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The Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend, with four clashes between old rivals.
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Barca Liga homecoming against Valencia reduced to tiny stadium
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After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, …
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Canadian players acquitted in assault case can return to NHL December 1
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Five Canadian ice hockey players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges will be suspended to start the NHL season …
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Chanettee takes two-shot lead in LPGA Queen City Championship
Sep 11 2025
Two-time LPGA winner Chanettee Wannasaen holed out for an eagle on the way to a nine-under par 63 on Thursday to take a …
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NBA trailblazer Jason Collins battling brain tumor
Sep 11 2025
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, is …
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NBA trailblazer Jason Collins battling brain cancer
Sep 11 2025
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league in …
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McIlroy five shots off European PGA lead after finding water on 18th
Sep 11 2025
Rory McIlroy ended the opening day of the DP World (European) Tour PGA Championship five shots off the lead after …
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Eagles and Chiefs clash in Super Bowl rematch
Sep 11 2025
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs will have to take their game to another level if they want to …
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Litton guides Bangladesh to win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup T20
Sep 11 2025
Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of …
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Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
Sep 11 2025
Olympic champions Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred will take to the track in Tokyo on Saturday for heats of the 100m.
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Ganna takes Vuelta stage 18 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Sep 11 2025
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, …
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Man City 'keeper Donnarumma ready for challenge of world's best league
Sep 11 2025
Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to prove himself in the "best league in the world" after …
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Ganna takes Vuelta stage 19 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Sep 11 2025
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, …
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Canada relish pressure ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia
Sep 11 2025
Canada captain Alex Tessier said "pressure is a privilege" ahead of her team's Women's Rugby Cup quarter-final against …
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Madrid to host 2027 Champions League final
Sep 11 2025
The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing …
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Postecoglou admits Spurs sacking 'not a surprise' despite European glory
Sep 11 2025
Ange Postecoglou said he knew he was going to be sacked by Tottenham well before he ended their long trophy drought by …
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Pakistan must 'focus on job' in highly charged India clash: coach
Sep 11 2025
Coach Mike Hesson has told his Pakistan team to "focus on the job" in Sunday's highly charged Asia Cup clash with …
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New Forest boss Postecoglou shoulders great expectations
Sep 11 2025
Nottingham Forest's new manager Ange Postecoglou is adamant he can handle the pressure of turning his club into trophy …
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World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is 'biggest game' for Springbok women
Sep 11 2025
South Africa coach Swys de Bruin on Thursday urged his side to enjoy the "biggest game of your life" when they face …
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Chelsea face 74 charges over alleged breaches of agent rules
Sep 11 2025
Chelsea were charged by the Football Association on Thursday with 74 alleged breaches of rules related to payments to …
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'Double standards' over Israel sports participation: Spanish minister
Sep 11 2025
Spanish sports minister Pilar Alegria said late on Wednesday night that Israeli teams should be banned from sports in …
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'Extremely quick' wing Carter handed All Blacks debut against Springboks
Sep 11 2025
Head coach Scott Robertson said Thursday that explosive wing Leroy Carter can be a "point of difference" on debut after …
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Schmidt demands 'start-to finish' Wallabies performance against Pumas
Sep 11 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said Thursday only a "start-to-finish" performance will be good enough to beat a wounded …
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Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt to appeal ban, hits out at timing
Sep 11 2025
Unrepentant Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt vowed Thursday to appeal against a two-week suspension for …
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Heat risks force world marathons and race walks to start earlier
Sep 11 2025
The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because …
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Wallabies throw rookie Edmed into Argentina cauldron
Sep 11 2025
Playmaker Tane Edmed was named to make his starting debut Thursday while prop James Slipper returns from injury in his …
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Canoe-kayak champion Fox out of worlds after kidney surgery
Sep 11 2025
Superstar paddler Jess Fox Thursday pulled out of the canoe slalom world championships, "absolutely devastated" after …
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DuPlantis excited to be back in Tokyo after 'apocalyptic' Olympics
Sep 11 2025
Pole vault world record holder Armand 'Mondo' DuPlantis said Thursday that he hoped the world championships in Tokyo …
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Bolt backs Jamaicans to trump Lyles in world 100m
Sep 11 2025
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has backed either Kishane Thompson or Oblique Seville to beat defending champion Noah …
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Soured rivalry: India v Pakistan as 'brothers' clash for world gold
Sep 11 2025
India's Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan will battle for javelin gold in Tokyo next week, the latest chapter …
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'Exciting' wing Carter handed All Blacks debut against Springboks
Sep 11 2025
Explosive wing Leroy Carter will make his Test debut after New Zealand on Thursday announced five starting changes for …
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British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
Sep 11 2025
Swimmer Ben Proud, who won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, has become the first British athlete to join the …
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South Africa beat England by 14 runs in rain-marred 1st T20
Sep 10 2025
Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch took two wickets apiece as South Africa beat England by 14 runs on the …
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Rested Pogacar warms up for world championships in Canada
Sep 10 2025
Tadej Pogacar says a 47-day break since his latest Tour de France triumph has left him rested and ready to launch his …
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South Africa smash 97-5 in rain-marred T20 opener against England
Sep 10 2025
South Africa struck 97-5 inside eight overs in a rain-marred first T20 against England in Cardiff on Wednesday.
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Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest
Sep 10 2025
Ange Postecoglou believes "exciting times" lie ahead of Nottingham Forest as the Australian aims to end the club's …
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Italy's Pellizzari scorches to Vuelta stage 17 honours
Sep 10 2025
Italy's Giulio Pellizzari celebrated "the best day of my career" when upstaging the big guns in Wednesday's Vuelta a …
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Scheffler has dual goal in first US PGA Tour start in Napa
Sep 10 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler is eyeing his sixth title of the season as he tees it up in the US PGA Tour Procore …
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British horse racing strikes over proposed tax rise on betting
Sep 10 2025
British horse racing held a historic one-day strike on Wednesday in protest against a proposed tax rise on betting that …
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Bradley hones Ryder Cup strategy as US team bonds in California
Sep 10 2025
US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley said Wednesday he's "very far along" in plotting pairings for the biennial match …
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Veteran Vardy ready to silence doubters in Cremonese adventure
Sep 10 2025
Jamie Vardy is determined to prove he's not at Cremonese for a retirement party as the former Premier League winner …
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Ex-France goalkeeper Mandanda calls time on club career
Sep 10 2025
Former France international goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on …
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Kuldeep stars as 'clinical' India crush UAE in Asia Cup T20
Sep 10 2025
Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 4-7 to lead holders India to a crushing nine-wicket win over hosts United Arab …
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Kuldeep stars as India crush UAE in Asia Cup T20
Sep 10 2025
Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 4-7 to lead holders India to a crushing nine-wicket win over hosts United Arab …
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Pellizzari takes Vuelta stage 17 honours
Sep 10 2025
Italy's Giulio Pellizzari upstaged the big guns in Wednesday's Vuelta a Espana 17th stage as Jonas Vingegaard retained …
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Spain to deploy 'extraordinary' security for Vuelta finale
Sep 10 2025
An "extraordinary" security boost will accompany the final two stages of the Vuelta in the Madrid region, Spanish …
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Emotional Axelsen well beaten on return from six months out
Sep 10 2025
Reigning two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen was dumped out in the first round of the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday …
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Ex-Premier League referee Coote charged with making indecent child image
Sep 10 2025
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.
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Ryder Cup pairings not 'set in stone', says Europe captain Donald
Sep 10 2025
Luke Donald says his Ryder Cup pairings are not "set in stone" as the Europe captain fine-tunes preparations for this …
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Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt handed ban for pushing anti-doping official
Sep 10 2025
Australia Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has been handed a two-week suspension for "offensive conduct" after being …
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Five athletes who could sparkle at world championships
Sep 10 2025
Noah Lyles, Armand Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon headline the world championships in Tokyo but it is an opportunity for …
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Lyles leads US medal charge in Tokyo, Kipyegon eyes fourth title
Sep 10 2025
Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lead the US medal charge at the world championships in Tokyo that get under way …
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Jamaica, Curacao and Honduras win in World Cup qualifying
Sep 10 2025
Jamaica beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 in World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday to stay top of their CONCACAF (North American) …
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USA blank Japan while South Koreans draw Mexico in friendlies
Sep 10 2025
Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun scored to give the United States a 2-0 victory over Japan while Mexico battled South …
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Jamaicans beat Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup qualifying
Sep 10 2025
Jamaica's "Reggae Boyz" kept their group lead by blanking Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on …
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Zendejas and Balogun lift USA over Japan 2-0 in friendly
Sep 10 2025
Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun scored to give the United States a 2-0 victory over Japan on Tuesday in an …
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De Minaur says Australia ready to snap Davis Cup title drought
Sep 10 2025
Alex de Minaur says his ultimate tennis goal is to win the Davis Cup, with the world number eight confident Australia …
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NBA Bulls re-sign Australian guard Giddey
Sep 09 2025
Australian guard Josh Giddey has signed a new contract to remain with the NBA's Chicago Bulls, the team announced on …
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