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Argentina friendlies no fairy tale for African footballers
AFP - 38m ago
When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina -- including superstar Lionel Messi's …
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MLB proposes shortening season, reforming playoffs
AFP - 40m ago
Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed reducing the number of regular-season games from 162 to 154 and changing …
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Swiss captain Xhaka gets suspended fine for fake Covid cert
AFP - 10m ago
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has been fined 150,000 Swiss francs ($180,000) after admitting using a forged Covid …
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Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says Haaland
AFP - 1h ago
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 …
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Eckert 'forever grateful' for Southampton support over spy scandal
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert said Thursday he will "forever be grateful" for the club's support over his role in the …
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CAS opens hearing into Senegal AFCON title appeal
AFP - 3h ago
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of …
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UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing …
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Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides
AFP - 5h ago
Rwanda will host an F1 Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told AFP Thursday, …
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Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is
AFP - 5h ago
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will …
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Antonelli and Russell to run different Mercedes aero packages in Singapore
AFP - 5h ago
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday he would continue to run the new Mercedes car specification at this weekend's Singapore …
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Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova
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Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), …
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'I love that challenge': Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore
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Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he would love a wet race at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend after rain in Malaysia a …
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Kovac's tough love has Dortmund dreaming of title charge
AFP - 36m ago
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is defying his critics so far this season, having guided the team to their best start …
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Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he …
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Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
AFP - 6h ago
Motorsport's global governing body said transboundary haze from Indonesian fires, which pushed air pollution in …
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Sri Lanka appoints Kusal Mendis as Test captain
AFP - 5h ago
Sri Lanka's cricket board appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva who …
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Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
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World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that he believes McLaren can challenge for the podium again this week in …
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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
AFP - 5h ago
Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star …
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Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
AFP - 7h ago
Defending champion Marc Marquez vowed to go on the "attack" on Thursday as he chases down compatriot Jorge Martin at the …
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
AFP - 4h ago
World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday …
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Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
AFP - 2h ago
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain of the Test team on Thursday, ahead of selection for next …
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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
AFP - 6h ago
Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their …
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
AFP - 6h ago
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs …
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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
AFP - 7h ago
Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to …
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
AFP - 8h ago
The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and …
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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
AFP - 8h ago
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday "it's not about me" as he prepares for his first clash against Australia, …
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New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
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New Zealand Rugby took legal action Thursday against the Australian Rugby League Commission to prevent a new NRL club …
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
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The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs …
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
AFP - 8h ago
Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a …
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Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
Oct 07 2026
Jo Adell struck a bases-clearing triple as the Cleveland Guardians thumped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 Wednesday to stay …
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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
Oct 07 2026
Former New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will make his first Test appearance this year after being named on Thursday to …
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Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
Oct 07 2026
Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he will be reunited with …
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Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
Oct 07 2026
Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to "unacceptable" terms, the star's lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant …
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New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
Oct 07 2026
New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Australia, New Zealand Rugby said …
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Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
Oct 07 2026
Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to "accept whatever punishment" they are given for the good of the game after …
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Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'
Oct 07 2026
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on Wednesday escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal …
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Gauff says online abuse was 'draining' after China Open exit
Oct 07 2026
Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her loss to …
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Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030
Oct 07 2026
Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with …
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Former Spain, Barca winger Pedro retires from football
Oct 07 2026
Spanish World Cup winner and former Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez retired from football on Wednesday at the age of …
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Russell hit with Singapore grid penalty for taking new power unit
Oct 07 2026
George Russell's hopes of winning the 2026 world championship hit another road bump on Wednesday when it was announced …
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Arteta signs new Arsenal deal until 2030
Oct 07 2026
Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until …
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England's Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds
Oct 07 2026
England's free-scoring start to the Nations League has begun to heal the wounds of a painful World Cup exit as Thomas …
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Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open
Oct 07 2026
Elise Mertens beat a listless Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday to seal her spot in the China Open quarter-finals, where …
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Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance
Oct 07 2026
Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel …
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UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT
Oct 07 2026
UK tax authorities launched an investigation into Manchester City in 2018 to determine whether the club -- recently …
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Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'
Oct 07 2026
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after …
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Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs
Oct 07 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven superb innings Tuesday to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers within one victory of advancing …
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Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore
Oct 07 2026
Max Verstappen's resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix …
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US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break
Oct 07 2026
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed optimism for the United States's future as a soccer powerhouse after teen …
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Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
Oct 07 2026
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring …
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Dodgers push Braves to the brink of MLB playoff exit
Oct 07 2026
Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman smacked home runs Tuesday to power the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers over …
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Emotion, tears as Messi prepares for Argentina farewell
Oct 06 2026
An emotional Lionel Messi prepared to bring the curtain down on his glittering 21-year international career on Tuesday, …
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Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout
Oct 06 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in …
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Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark
Oct 06 2026
Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after …
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England needed to 'move on' from World Cup pain, says Tuchel
Oct 06 2026
Thomas Tuchel hailed England's response to an agonising World Cup exit after scoring 14 goals in their opening four …
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Merino double helps Spain beat Croatia, reach Nations League quarters
Oct 06 2026
Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a …
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Furyk vows US will 'do more' to end Ryder Cup losing streak
Oct 06 2026
United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said Tuesday he will ask his players to "do more than any American team has in …
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Spain fight back to beat Croatia, Kane adds to record for England
Oct 06 2026
Spain fought back against Croatia to win 2-1 in Split on Tuesday and remain perfect in Nations League Group A3 while …
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Kane marks 125th England cap with Wembley Nations League double
Oct 06 2026
Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two trademark goals as his side cruised past the Czech …
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O'Neill to stay at Celtic after period of "reflection"
Oct 06 2026
Martin O'Neill confirmed on Tuesday he will remain as Celtic manager after reflecting on his future during the …
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As Messi bows out, Argentines say 'thank you'
Oct 06 2026
Argentines will bid farewell to Lionel Messi with a huge "thank you" themed send-off in Buenos Aires on Tuesday as the …
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Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walkout
Oct 06 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his …
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WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Oct 06 2026
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World …
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Iyer hits ton as India hammer West Indies in T20 opener
Oct 06 2026
Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden T20 international century to lead India to a convincing eight-wicket win over the …
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'Itching' for change: Shiffrin cuts back slaloms this season
Oct 06 2026
Alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin announced on Tuesday she will be competing in fewer slalom events this coming …
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Mandhana named India women's team captain after Kaur quits
Oct 06 2026
India's cricket board on Tuesday named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the women's team after Harmanpreet Kaur …
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Bhuvneshwar returns to India's T20 squad for New Zealand tour
Oct 06 2026
Seam Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to India's T20 squad after a four-year absence from international cricket as …
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New investor forecasts LIV Golf teams could be worth $100 mn each
Oct 06 2026
LIV Golf teams could be worth up to $100 million (£75 million) each, even though it's just under a month since the …
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'Destined' Djokovic wins China Open, extending unbeaten record
Oct 06 2026
Tennis great Novak Djokovic credited his "never-die spirit" for carrying him to the 102nd title of his career as he won …
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End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots
Oct 06 2026
Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional …
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UEFA investigate Ireland-Israel tunnel bustup after spitting claim
Oct 06 2026
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into the tunnel bust-up during last weekend's Nations …
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Djokovic wins China Open and keeps unbeaten record after de Minaur retires
Oct 06 2026
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an …
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Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires
Oct 06 2026
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an …
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Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since injury return
Oct 06 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said he "didn't want to take anything for granted" after winning his first title since returning from a …
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'We're working to keep football clean', Turkish minister says
Oct 06 2026
Turkey's justice minister on Tuesday said that prosecutors were working "to keep football clean" as they looked into a …
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FIFA chief Infantino hit by Norwegian double complaint
Oct 06 2026
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a potential abuse of power and conflict of interest after …
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Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since return from injury
Oct 06 2026
Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating the Czech Republic's …
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India, Qatar, S.Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics
Oct 06 2026
India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer …
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Muchova squeaks out win over Osaka to reach China Open quarter-finals
Oct 06 2026
Karolina Muchova beat former world number one Naomi Osaka on her ninth match point to reach the quarter-finals of the …
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Tennis world No.1 Sinner's season over due to knee injury
Oct 06 2026
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to a knee injury, the Italian …
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Samoa look to recreate 2022 final run at Rugby League World Cup
Oct 06 2026
Veteran prop Spencer Leniu headlines a power-packed Samoa Rugby League World Cup squad named Tuesday as they look to …
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Superstar duo headline strong New Zealand squad for Rugby League World Cup
Oct 06 2026
New Zealand named a star-studded squad led by Newcastle Knights pair Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai Tuesday as they eye …
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Coco Gauff calls out online racism following China Open video review
Oct 06 2026
American tennis star Coco Gauff said Tuesday she faced an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating Chinese …
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Falcons thump Saints 45-24 as New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary
Oct 06 2026
Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan and Brian Robinson tore apart the Saints 45-24 Monday to spoil the party on an …
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White Sox down Guardians, Yankees on brink after Rays loss
Oct 06 2026
The Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians in the latest stop on their fairytale Major League …
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NHL record-breaker Ovechkin says current season will be his last
Oct 06 2026
NHL all-time scoring leader Alex Ovechkin said Monday that the current season will be his last in the North American ice …
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France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat Turkey
Oct 06 2026
Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, …
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White Sox down Guardians to take 2-0 series lead
Oct 06 2026
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in Major League …
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Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
Oct 05 2026
Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, …
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Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Oct 05 2026
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against …
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Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League
Oct 05 2026
Italy rounded off their first chunk of Nations League fixtures with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Turkey at the Dall'Ara …
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Milan's Saelemaekers suffers ankle setback, faces lengthy spell out
Oct 05 2026
Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers has suffered another serious injury to his right ankle, AC Milan said on …
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Modric hopes fans back Croatia against Spain after England shame
Oct 05 2026
Croatia captain Luka Modric said he hoped the country's fans would support the team despite a hefty defeat by England …
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Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
Oct 05 2026
Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, …
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Djokovic advances to China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
Oct 05 2026
Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the second set, when …
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England captain Kane driven by desire for records says Tuchel
Oct 05 2026
Thomas Tuchel said England captain Harry Kane is driven by a burning desire for milestone moments as the striker …
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Talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Oct 05 2026
Tropical storms, software bugs and a bad tyre choice may have delayed them, but in the end the three generational …
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Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
Oct 05 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, …
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Swiatek, Zheng survive three-set tests in China Open third round
Oct 05 2026
Former world number one Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to advance to the last 16 at the China Open on Monday, while home …
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Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh
Oct 05 2026
Fast-rising pace bowler Hasan Mahmud said on Monday Bangladesh's upward trajectory has made a place in the World Test …
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Big guns back for Australia's Rugby League World Cup defence
Oct 05 2026
Penrith star Isaah Yeo was named captain Monday for Australia's defence of their Rugby League World Cup title this …
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Braves rock Dodgers to level series, Brewers win thriller
Oct 05 2026
The Atlanta Braves shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers' star-studded batting line-up to score a series-leveling 3-2 …
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