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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
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Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach …
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Lyles says 'well worth the journey' after winning 100m in Tokyo
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Olympic champion Noah Lyles won his first 100m final of the season at the Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo on Sunday, making …
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North Korean women footballers land in South ahead of rare match
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A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …
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North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP
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A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …
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Rousey demolishes Carano in MMA comeback fight
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Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey demolished fellow combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano in their long-awaited …
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Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
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Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 …
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McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch
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Conor McGregor will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon for the first time in five years when he takes …
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Pal in last duo could ease nerves for PGA leader Smalley
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Unheralded leader Alex Smalley has a pal in Sunday's final pairing of the PGA Championship, and that might just ease the …
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Rising star Woad in charge at LPGA Queen City Championship
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England's Lottie Woad conjured seven birdies in a five-under-par 65 to grab a three-shot lead going into the final round …
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Rodgers returning with Steelers for 22nd season
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Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for a 22nd season in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with …
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Rahm on PGA: 'It's a battle out there'
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Jon Rahm, twice a major winner, is prepared for a battle on Sunday at Aronimink as he tries to become the first Spaniard …
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Napoleon Solo wins 151st Preakness Stakes
May 16 2026
Napoleon Solo surged around the final turn to seize a redemptive triumph in the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in …
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Smalley grabs PGA lead as wild final day showdown looms
May 16 2026
Alex Smalley overcame a horrid start with seven birdies in the last 12 holes to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's …
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Five share PGA lead logjam with wild final day in store
May 16 2026
Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg were among five players sharing the clubhouse lead late in Saturday's final round of the PGA …
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Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
May 16 2026
Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications …
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Bielle-Biarrey helps Bordeaux-Begles avoid Top 14 slip-up before Champions Cup final
May 16 2026
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey came off the bench to guide Bordeaux-Begles to a nervy 37-32 home win over lowly …
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McIlroy charges into the hunt for epic major comeback win
May 16 2026
Rory McIlroy charged into the hunt for the greatest three-day fightback victory in major golf history with a sizzling …
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Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown
May 16 2026
Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome …
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Rain washes out Indianapolis 500 qualifying
May 16 2026
Rain washed out the scheduled first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday, forcing organizers to plan a …
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Gujarat miss out on top spot as Kolkata stay alive in IPL
May 16 2026
Finn Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs on Saturday to keep their IPL …
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Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager: reports
May 16 2026
Xabi Alonso is set to be named as Chelsea's new manager, just four months after being sacked by Real Madrid, according …
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Hearts broken as O'Neill summons Celtic's champion spirit
May 16 2026
Scottish football's most dramatic season for decades had a fittingly chaotic finale as Hearts fell agonisingly short of …
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Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead
May 16 2026
Rory McIlroy birdied six of the first 13 holes to seize a share of the lead in Saturday's third round of the PGA …
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No beer for City stars despite FA Cup win, says Guardiola
May 16 2026
Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players would not even be allowed "one beer" despite beating Chelsea 1-0 at …
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Kane hits hat-trick, St. Pauli relegated from Bundesliga
May 16 2026
Forward Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th German title on a gripping final day of the …
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McFarlane eyes 'massive' Spurs clash after FA Cup final defeat
May 16 2026
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane urged his side to bounce back from their FA Cup final defeat against Manchester …
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Man City still dream of Premier League glory after FA Cup win: Silva
May 16 2026
Bernardo Silva said Manchester City still had a "small dream" of winning the Premier League after beating Chelsea 1-0 in …
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Narvaez doubles up as Team UAE rejig Giro d'Italia aims
May 16 2026
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez powered away from his breakaway rivals to win stage eight of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday …
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Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
May 16 2026
Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City's …
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Football back on war-battered pitches in Sudan capital
May 16 2026
Football returned to Sudan's war-scarred capital on Friday as the domestic league staged its first matches since the …
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Kane hits hat-trick, St. Pauli are relegated from Bundesliga
May 16 2026
Forward Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th German title on a gripping final day of the …
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Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final
May 16 2026
Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in …
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Narvaez racks up second stage win at Giro d'Italia
May 16 2026
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez powered away from his breakaway rivals to win stage eight of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday …
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Kim, Rose and Kirk charge into PGA hunt as McIlroy starts his third round
May 16 2026
Michael Kim birdied six of the first seven holes to charge into contention in Saturday's third round of the PGA …
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Alex Marquez edges out Acosta in Catalan MotoGP sprint
May 16 2026
Alex Marquez claimed Catalunya MotoGP sprint victory on Saturday, while Marco Bezzecchi was able to protect his overall …
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Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test
May 16 2026
Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their first …
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Duplantis wins in Shanghai, fails to beat record as Warholm stunned
May 16 2026
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis cruised to pole vault victory in the opening Diamond League meeting of the season on Saturday, …
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Cantona on the couch: footballer explores 'demons' in raw new film
May 16 2026
French football legend Eric Cantona told AFP he's been doing therapy since age 20 but still struggles with his "demons", …
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Lewandowski to leave Barca with 'mission complete'
May 16 2026
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract.
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Acosta takes pole, Bezzecchi crashes in Catalan MotoGP qualifying
May 16 2026
KTM rider Pedro Acosta earned pole position at the Catalunya MotoGP in qualifying on Saturday, while overall leader …
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Arbeloa 'happy' if Mourinho back at Real Madrid next season
May 16 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him and leads the club next …
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Haaland to play marauding Viking in new animated film
May 16 2026
In an inspired piece of casting, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is to voice a fierce Viking warrior in a new animated …
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Lyles excited to race 'good kid' Gout over 150m
May 16 2026
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles said Saturday that he had been energised by Gout Gout's "youthful spirit" and was …
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World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets
May 16 2026
Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.
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France-born Bouaddi approved to play for Morocco before World Cup
May 16 2026
France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
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South Korea coach backs Son to shine at his fourth World Cup
May 16 2026
South Korea's coach backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth World Cup after on Saturday …
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Son Heung-min to lead South Korea squad at his fourth World Cup
May 16 2026
Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad for his fourth World Cup on Saturday.
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Pretty in pink: Dallas World Cup venue chasing perfect pitch
May 16 2026
Dangling above field level at the biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup, eighteen giant metal arms flood a newly laid …
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McIlroy, back in PGA hunt, blames bad setup for lead logjam
May 16 2026
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of winning the PGA Championship with improved driving and a bogey-free round on Friday, …
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Kubo vows to lead Japan at World Cup with Mitoma out
May 16 2026
Japan's Takefusa Kubo has vowed to fill the World Cup void left by Kaoru Mitoma, who will miss the tournament with a …
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McNealy and Smalley share PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
May 16 2026
Americans Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley shared the lead after Friday's chaotic second round of the PGA Championship …
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Knicks forward Anunoby trains as NBA Eastern Conference finals loom
May 15 2026
Knicks forward OG Anunoby practiced "in full" on Friday, stoking hopes he'll be back from a hamstring strain for the NBA …
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American McNealy grabs PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
May 15 2026
Maverick McNealy made an eagle and two birdies in a five-hole span to seize the lead late in Friday's second round of …
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Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification
May 15 2026
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk …
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Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai
May 15 2026
Australian opener Mitchell Marsh missed out on a second IPL century in three innings, though his brutal 90 was the …
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Substitute 'keeper sends Saint-Etienne into promotion play-off
May 15 2026
Saint-Etienne will contest a promotion play-off for the French top flight after an eventful 7-6 penalty shoot-out win …
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Sinner's bid to reach Italian Open final held up by Roman rain
May 15 2026
Jannik Sinner will have to wait to complete his passage to the Italian Open final after his gripping last four clash …
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Scheffler slams 'absurd' PGA pin locations
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, …
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Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
May 15 2026
South African Aldrich Potgieter grabbed the early lead in a chaotic second round of the PGA Championship on Friday as …
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Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash
May 15 2026
Casper Ruud reached the final of the Italian Open on Friday after dismantling Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a …
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Smalley seizes PGA lead with Matsuyama making a charge
May 15 2026
Alex Smalley, chasing his first PGA Tour title, grabbed a one-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the PGA …
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Acosta quickest in practice for Catalan MotoGP
May 15 2026
KTM's Pedro Acosta set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, the sixth of 22 rounds in the …
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Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
May 15 2026
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were …
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Vingegaard powers to maiden Giro stage victory
May 15 2026
Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable …
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Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey: media
May 15 2026
The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local …
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Bayern veteran Neuer signs one-year contract extension
May 15 2026
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one …
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'Everybody wants Hearts to win', says Celtic's O'Neill ahead of title decider
May 15 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on …
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Scheffler stumbles from share of lead at windy PGA
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four …
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Farke calls for Leeds owners to match his ambition
May 15 2026
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has warned the club's owners that he is "not the right choice" to be in charge if they fail …
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Zverev pulls out of home event in Hamburg with back injury
May 15 2026
World number three Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in his home city of Hamburg with a …
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De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
May 15 2026
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that …
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England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup
May 15 2026
England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World …
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Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola
May 15 2026
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or …
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No.1 Scheffler opens with bogey to fall from share of PGA lead
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA …
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Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'
May 15 2026
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty …
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'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad
May 15 2026
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record …
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Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown
May 15 2026
Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title …
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Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
May 15 2026
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to …
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Bayern warn that Canada's Davies struggling to be fit for World Cup
May 15 2026
Bayern Munich on Friday pledged to do everything they could to give injury-hit star Alphonso Davies a chance to be fit …
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Long-serving Coleman to end Everton career at end of season
May 15 2026
Everton captain Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year playing career with the club at the end of the season.
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Gordon may have made last Newcastle appearance: Howe
May 15 2026
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Anthony Gordon could have made his final appearance for the club after reports that …
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Injured Mitoma fails to make Japan's World Cup squad
May 15 2026
An emotional Hajime Moriyasu said Japan had lost "a major presence" in Kaoru Mitoma after he was forced to leave the …
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Duplantis kicks off Diamond League season in China
May 15 2026
Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will be on hand to kick off this season's Diamond League series when …
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Arsenal scent Premier League glory
May 15 2026
Arsenal can move within touching distance of the Premier League crown before title rivals Manchester City next play as a …
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Rare South-North Korea football match sells out in 12 hours
May 15 2026
Tickets in South Korea for a rare match against a visiting North Korean team sold out within half a day, Seoul's …
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Football: 2026 World Cup stadium guide
May 15 2026
From iconic soccer cathedrals to modern state-of-the-art stadiums more accustomed to hosting American football, the 2026 …
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Hearts must run Celtic gauntlet to claim historic Scottish title
May 15 2026
Hearts are on the brink of breaking Scottish football's glass ceiling but must emerge undefeated away to Celtic on …
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All at stake for Bundesliga relegation battlers on final day
May 15 2026
For the first time in Bundesliga history, the bottom three clubs -- Wolfsburg, Heidenheim and St Pauli -- are level on …
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Can World Cup fuel North America's soccer boom?
May 15 2026
Long considered soccer's last great unconquered market, North America has embraced the beautiful game to a stunning …
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Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend
May 15 2026
With Barcelona crowned champions for a second consecutive season, attention in La Liga turns to other matters in the …
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Man City battle 'fatigue' ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea
May 15 2026
Pep Guardiola hopes Manchester City can overcome mounting fatigue in Saturday's FA Cup final as Chelsea aim to salvage a …
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Seahawks face Patriots in Super Bowl rematch to open NFL season
May 15 2026
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season on September 9 against the New England Patriots, …
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Scheffler's best start of year puts him in PGA lead logjam
May 15 2026
Through three consecutive PGA Tour runner-up finishes, Scottie Scheffler could only wonder what might have been without …
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Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup
May 15 2026
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad …
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No.1 Scheffler among seven to share first-round PGA lead
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler fired a three-under par 67 to seize a share of the lead in Thursday's …
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Rahm apologizes after hitting volunteer with divot in 'inexcusable' lapse
May 14 2026
Jon Rahm apologized to a volunteer at the PGA Championship after hitting him with a divot on the seventh hole in …
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final halftime show
May 14 2026
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final on July …
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Benched Mbappe complains Arbeloa said he was 'fourth forward'
May 14 2026
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Thursday coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the "fourth forward" in the squad …
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Sinner faces Medvedev in Italian Open semis after breaking Masters win-streak record
May 14 2026
Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Italian Open after establishing on Thursday a new …
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Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo
May 14 2026
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was whistled by fans at the Santiago Bernabeu in his team's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on …
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No.1 Scheffler grabs share of PGA lead as McIlroy endures misery
May 14 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler seized a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA …
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Woods back in Florida after seeking treatment in wake of DUI arrest - report
May 14 2026
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has reportedly returned to Florida six weeks after a judge granted him permission to seek …
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