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'Don't understand it, but it looks fun': cricket bowls Japan over
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Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's …
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA,' but locals priced out
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Anthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his soccer-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby …
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Don't mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup
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In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands …
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Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations
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The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing …
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Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed
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Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals …
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Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe
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Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait a bit longer for his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr conceded a bizarre …
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Quick bowler Brown left out of Australia T20 World Cup squad
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Fast bowler Darcie Brown was a surprise omission from Australia's 15-player squad named Wednesday for next month's T20 …
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Los Angeles stadium undergoes World Cup facelift
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Hundreds of corner seats have been ripped out of Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium and truckloads of freshly harvested sod were …
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Messi still highest-paid player in MLS
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Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25 million -- more …
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters, Zverev out
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Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …
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Blister worry hits McIlroy as PGA start looms at Aronimink
May 12 2026
Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice …
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Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle
May 12 2026
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, has …
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Foot blister forces McIlroy to cut short PGA practice round
May 12 2026
Rory McIlroy was forced to halt his practice round at Aronimink on Tuesday ahead of the PGA Championship due to a …
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Man City boss Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
May 12 2026
Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies.
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Revitalized Rose sets aside Masters loss for top PGA form
May 12 2026
Justin Rose says he feels re-energized after another difficult Masters loss, entering this week's PGA Championship with …
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'Bittersweet' runner-up run has Scheffler inspired at PGA
May 12 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler has turned "bittersweet" feelings over three consecutive runner-up …
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Lakers would welcome return of LeBron James
May 12 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers would be thrilled to have LeBron James back if the superstar opts to play a 24th NBA season but …
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Real Madrid president Perez calls club elections, will stand again
May 12 2026
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Tuesday called club elections and announced that he would stand again.
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No.1 Scheffler to start PGA with Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick
May 12 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off alongside England's Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick when …
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Referees' chief says disallowing Hammers goal against Arsenal 'categorically' right
May 12 2026
Referees' chief Howard Webb has said disallowing what would have been a key West Ham equaliser during Sunday's 1-0 …
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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: team
May 12 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has died, the NBA team said in a statement on Tuesday.
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No.5 Morikawa still battles back issues as PGA start looms
May 12 2026
Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa is still battling back issues as Thursday's start of the PGA Championship looms at …
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Stadium changes just part of Houston's World Cup transformation
May 12 2026
Houston is turning the Texans' NFL stadium into a natural-grass pitch, shielding its streets from punishing heat and …
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Rhythm king Rabada skittles Hyderabad to blast Gujarat to top of IPL
May 12 2026
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led an inspired pace attack to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with an …
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Rome derby row as authorities reschedule Serie A to avoid tennis clash
May 12 2026
Serie A are to appeal the rescheduling of this weekend's Rome derby which city authorities moved from Sunday to Monday …
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Rabada stars as Gujarat hammer Hyderabad to move top of IPL
May 12 2026
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led an inspired pace attack to power Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with an …
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Former Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze banned over urine-swap scheme
May 12 2026
Former Georgia rugby captain Merab Sharikadze has been banned for 11 years over his role in a urine-swap scheme that …
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Narvaez wins Giro stage four as Ciccone takes leader's pink jersey
May 12 2026
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez sprinted to victory in the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday with Italian Giulio …
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Murray to coach British star Draper in run-up to Wimbledon
May 12 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to return to coaching with Britain's Jack Draper during the grass-court season, …
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Dick Advocaat returns as Curacao coach for World Cup
May 12 2026
Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who led Curacao to World Cup qualification, will return as coach for the tournament …
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Prosecutors granted access to Woods's prescription records in DUI crash case
May 12 2026
Tiger Woods's prescription drug records will be made available to prosecutors after the golf superstar's March arrest on …
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Arsenal's White out for rest of the season with knee injury
May 12 2026
Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, ruling him out of the club's Premier …
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Rahm has faith LIV will develop good survival plan
May 12 2026
LIV Golf's struggle to survive beyond this season after Saudi backers pulled future financing will not be a distraction …
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarter-finals
May 12 2026
Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …
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Flick extends contract with Barcelona
May 12 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a new two-year contract with an option for a third …
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McIlroy has 'clear road ahead' to win more majors
May 12 2026
Rory McIlroy brings a sharper mental focus into the 108th PGA Championship that tees off Thursday at Aronimink than he …
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Vladimir Weiss returns as Slovakia coach
May 12 2026
Vladimir Weiss will return to coach the Slovak national football team after Italian Francesco Calzona stepped down last …
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Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup
May 12 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and …
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Guardiola says Man City 'still fighting' for Premier League title
May 12 2026
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure even though they realistically need to beat Crystal Palace …
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Rana stars as Bangladesh down Pakistan in 1st Test thriller
May 12 2026
Pace bowler Nahid Rana claimed five wickets as Bangladesh trumped Pakistan by 104 runs in a rain-hit first Test on …
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Ruud crushes Musetti to reach Italian Open quarters, Sinner awaits derby
May 12 2026
Casper Ruud strolled into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after easily beating home hope Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, …
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Japan Olympic official resigns after 'utterly unacceptable' remarks
May 12 2026
The Japanese Olympic Committee's vice president has resigned, the organisation said Tuesday, after he apologised for …
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Japan Olympic official sorry for 'utterly unacceptable' remarks
May 12 2026
The head of Japanese bobsleigh apologised on Tuesday and admitted making "utterly unacceptable" remarks that reportedly …
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James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffs
May 12 2026
LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA …
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Japan baseball to punish dangerous swings after umpire hit
May 12 2026
Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious almost a …
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LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep
May 12 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a …
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US 'golden generation' raises World Cup hosts' expectations
May 12 2026
With home advantage, a forgiving group draw, and a talented roster widely dubbed the United States' "golden generation," …
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New Zealand boss Rennie calls up Henry to be All Blacks selector
May 12 2026
World Cup-winning former coach Graham Henry has been appointed as an All Blacks selector, New Zealand boss Dave Rennie …
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Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pistons to level series
May 12 2026
Donovan Mitchell went on a record-tying second-half scoring spree as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged a series-leveling …
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India's Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians in European T20 league
May 12 2026
Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been named co-owner of the Dublin Guardians in the new European T20 Premier …
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After backlash, Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup
May 12 2026
Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think …
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Golfers ready for 'crazy' Aronimink greens at PGA
May 12 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and a host of world-class rivals took their first practice rounds on …
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England's sizzling Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA
May 11 2026
Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, English brothers and two of the world's hottest golfers, are housemates this week as they …
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Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril
May 11 2026
Mathys Tel was hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their Premier …
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Leeds draw leaves Spurs deep in relegation peril
May 11 2026
Mathys Tel was the hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their …
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Napoli's Champions League spot in balance after last-gasp Bologna defeat
May 11 2026
Napoli's bid to reach next season's Champions League was still in the balance on Monday after falling to late 3-2 home …
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Curacao World Cup preparations rocked as coach resigns
May 11 2026
World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks …
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Sinner in derby with qualifier Pellegrino after strolling into Italian Open last 16
May 11 2026
Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after …
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Axar Patel, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab
May 11 2026
Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and …
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Patel, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab
May 11 2026
Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and …
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Wembanyama escapes playoff suspension after ejection: NBA source
May 11 2026
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, ejected Sunday for elbowing an opponent in the face, will not face any further …
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Sinner demolishes Popyrin to stroll into Italian Open last 16
May 11 2026
Jannik Sinner breezed into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after swatting aside Alexei Popyrin in straight …
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England women's great Mead to leave Arsenal at the end of the season
May 11 2026
England forward Beth Mead will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season, it was announced …
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Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'
May 11 2026
Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club's first Premier …
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Every goalie 'illegally blocked' says West Ham's Hermansen after Arsenal agony
May 11 2026
West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen believes pushing and shoving at corners in Premier League has become a major problem …
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Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in
May 11 2026
Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English …
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Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols
May 11 2026
Chinese officials have warned fans against holding big birthday celebrations in honour of national team athletes, saying …
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Domestic dominance not enough, Barca's ambition is European glory
May 11 2026
As the dust settles on Barcelona's title celebrations, the cava bottles are sent for recycling and the open-top bus …
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Spurs star Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Reid
May 11 2026
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in the jaw in the second quarter of the …
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Knicks sweep past 76ers into NBA Eastern Conference finals
May 11 2026
The New York Knicks used a stunning three-point barrage to crush Philadelphia 144-114 and advance in the NBA playoffs on …
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The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
May 11 2026
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to …
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Focus, longevity: Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks mutual admiration
May 11 2026
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other …
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PSG all but secure Ligue 1 title with two games to spare
May 11 2026
Paris Saint-Germain effectively wrapped up another Ligue 1 title on Sunday as a 1-0 win over Brest left them six points …
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Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
May 11 2026
Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat …
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Norwegian rookie Reitan wins PGA Truist Championship
May 10 2026
Kristoffer Reitan, a PGA Tour rookie from Norway, won a back-nine shootout in Sunday's final round to seize his first …
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'I'll never forget this day': Barca's Flick after Liga triumph
May 10 2026
Hours after the death of his father, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick led the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga …
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Le Garrec guides La Rochelle past Racing in Top 14
May 10 2026
Nolann Le Garrec scored 18 points to help guide La Rochelle to a nail-biting 26-24 victory over Racing 92 in Top 14 …
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Aussie Herbert wins LIV Golf Virginia title
May 10 2026
Australian Lucas Herbert captured his first LIV Golf title in wire-to-wire fashion on Sunday, holding off Spain's Sergio …
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Crisis club Milan's Champions League return at risk, Como in Europe
May 10 2026
AC Milan slumped into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta put their Champions League …
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Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid
May 10 2026
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.
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Key factors behind Barca's La Liga title triumph
May 10 2026
Hansi Flick's Barcelona successfully retained their La Liga title, clinching victory on Sunday, after beating rivals …
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Snedeker captures PGA Myrtle Beach Classic title
May 10 2026
Brandt Snedeker fired a five-under par 66 in Sunday's final round to win the PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic and snap an …
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Arsenal glimpse title glory as VAR 'earthquake' rocks Premier League
May 10 2026
Arsenal are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown for 22 years after a VAR "earthquake" rocked …
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Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery to capture first pick
May 10 2026
The Washington Wizards, who had the worst record in the NBA this past season, won the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday to …
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Leaders Bengaluru edge to last-ball win over Mumbai
May 10 2026
Rasikh Salam scrambled two runs off the final delivery from Raj Bawa as Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning …
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Jeeno defends title at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open
May 10 2026
World number two Jeeno Thitikul fired a three-under par 69 to hold off China's Yin Ruoning and win her second …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
May 10 2026
Arsenal are closing in on a first Premier League title for 22 years after the decision to rule out a late West Ham …
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Arteta praises 'brave' officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for 'clear foul'
May 10 2026
Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh and the VAR officials for their "brave" decision to disallow Callum Wilson's …
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Prizmic follows Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16
May 10 2026
Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on …
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West Ham's Bowen slams decision to rule out Wilson goal against Arsenal
May 10 2026
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen blasted the controversial decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal in …
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Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham
May 10 2026
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as a hugely contentious decision to disallow …
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Jorge Martin wins French MotoGP and Ogura ends Japan's drought
May 10 2026
Jorge Martin overtook MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix on …
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Record-equalling Patel sets up Chennai victory over Lucknow in IPL
May 10 2026
Urvil Patel smashed a record-equalling half-century but it was impact player Prashant Veer who steered Chennai Super …
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French rookie Magnier wins his second stage of Giro d'Italia
May 10 2026
Paul Magnier showed nous beyond his years by snatching victory at Sofia in the third stage of the Giro d'Italia to pip …
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Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets
May 10 2026
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on …
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Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16
May 10 2026
Dino Prizmic followed up on knocking Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on …
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Barcelona need a point against Real Madrid to win La Liga
May 10 2026
Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later …
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Adam Yates out of Giro d'Italia with concussion after crash
May 10 2026
British rider Adam Yates has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d'Italia with concussion before Sunday's third stage …
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Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
May 10 2026
The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way on Monday with anticipation crashing into anxiety as …
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Japan baseball umpires wear 29 in tribute to unconscious colleague
May 10 2026
Professional baseball umpires across Japan wore the number 29 on their helmets in solidarity with a colleague who is …
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Thunder top Lakers for 3-0 NBA series lead, Cavs claw back against Pistons
May 10 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder used another explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on …
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Japan's Mitoma injured as World Cup looms
May 10 2026
Japan's Kaoru Mitoma could face a battle to be fit for next month's World Cup after suffering an apparent hamstring …
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