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Brazil forward Antony says home burgled during Betis match
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Brazilian international Antony said his home was burgled while he was playing for Real Betis in their 3-2 Champions …
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Ravens face familiar foe in Browns coach Monken
AFP - 7m ago
Baltimore star quarterback Lamar Jackson remains questionable with a left ankle injury but the Ravens will see a …
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Infantino offers apology but 'no answers' at FIFA meeting over World Cup plan
AFP - 35m ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave "no satisfactory answers" when grilled Thursday during a meeting to discuss his …
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Chelsea's Caicedo eager to be more of a leader
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Moises Caicedo wants to repay the faith shown in him by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso by becoming more of a leader on the …
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Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV in bankruptcy court
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Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf, according to court documents, waiving all financial claims …
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ATP proposes rankings system changes, extra player bonuses
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The ATP unveiled plans to change its ranking system, centre the tour more on its Masters 1000 events and increase bonus …
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Newcastle boss Jaissle says Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal
AFP - 2h ago
Matthias Jaissle is convinced £51 million ($67.5 million) summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal to …
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Italian football suffers new blow with Champions League misery
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Still reeling from the national team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, Italian football hit a new …
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Barcola must get used to Liverpool highs and lows, says Iraola
AFP - 3h ago
Bradley Barcola will have to cope with the scrutiny that comes with a huge price tag, said Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola …
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McIlroy makes 'solid' start in rain-hit Delhi as Norgaard leads
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Rory McIlroy and defending champion Tommy Fleetwood finished four shots off the clubhouse lead on a rain-hit opening day …
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Swiatek avoids seed exodus to breeze into Wuhan last eight
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Iga Swiatek hit a new milestone on Thursday as she stormed into a second consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final with a …
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Inter skipper Martinez facing month out with thigh injury
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Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has picked up a left thigh injury, the Serie A champions confirmed on Thursday, …
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Zverev cruises past De Minaur to reach Shanghai semi-finals
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Top seed Alexander Zverev took "a huge step up" to dismantle Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday and roll into the …
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Holders Australia edge New Zealand 24-22 to open Rugby League World Cup
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Jack Bostock bagged a hat-trick on debut as Australia edged New Zealand 24-22 to kick off their Rugby League World Cup …
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Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchy
AFP - 8h ago
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said "anger and frustration" at defeat to Atletico Madrid led to his swipe …
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed but 'no hurry' to decide: AFC
AFP - 8h ago
The Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia could be moved back a year to 2028 "if we need to", the continent's …
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Conrad wields axe after South Africa loss to Australia
AFP - 9h ago
South African head coach Shukri Conrad axed batsman Tristan Stubbs and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne on Thursday when he …
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'High hopes' as Indonesian women get a football league, again
AFP - 2h ago
Seven years after Covid-19 put the brakes on Indonesia's new women's football league, Zahra Naqiyyah will finally return …
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'Expectations high' for Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hat-trick bid, says Depoortere
AFP - 11h ago
Centre Nicolas Depoortere admits "expectations will be high" for Bordeaux-Begles in their bid for a record-equalling …
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Rennie urges All Blacks to stay focused against 'hurting' Wallabies
AFP - 11h ago
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie urged his side Thursday not to take their foot off the gas with the Bledisloe Cup already …
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Brewers blasts leave Dodgers on brink
AFP - 10h ago
The Milwaukee Brewers produced a late home run blitz to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and leave the reigning World …
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Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 in Libertadores semi-final first leg
AFP - 11h ago
Palmeiras, lethal on the counterattack, beat Fluminense 2-1 on Wednesday to seize the upper hand in their Copa …
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Wallabies back Meredith as playmaker for second New Zealand Test
AFP - 11h ago
Australia coach Les Kiss elevated Declan Meredith to playmaker Thursday among four changes to his starting side as they …
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Messi's Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City
AFP - 9h ago
Lionel Messi set up a Rodrigo De Paul goal and German Berterame snapped his scoring drought as Inter Miami booked their …
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All Blacks make three changes for second Wallabies Test
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New Zealand made three changes to its starting side Thursday for the second Bledisloe Cup Test with forwards Josh Lord …
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Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision
Oct 14 2026
Jose Mourinho hit out at the "shameless" decision by Spanish football authorities to announce that Real Madrid winger …
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PSG 'got lucky' to win Man City thriller, says Luis Enrique
Oct 14 2026
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique said the European champions rode their luck to beat Manchester City 4-2 and …
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PSG beat Man City in Champions League thriller, Barcola hits Liverpool hat-trick
Oct 14 2026
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 4-2 victory away to embattled Manchester City in the UEFA Champions …
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PSG outgun embattled Man City in six-goal Champions League thriller
Oct 14 2026
Paris Saint-Germain further soured the mood at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City's first home game since the guilty …
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Villa put six past Fenerbahce in record rout
Oct 14 2026
Aston Villa recorded their biggest ever European victory as Nicolas Jackson inspired a 6-0 rout of Fenerbahce in the …
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Giant-killers Bodo sink Dortmund in Champions League
Oct 14 2026
Fredrik Sjovold's 52nd-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for Bodo/Glimt over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League …
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Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion
Oct 14 2026
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a Roma reunion to remember as Real Madrid completed an astonishing comeback by scoring three late …
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Shakhtar make winning start at new Champions League 'home'
Oct 14 2026
Nomadic Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk celebrated moving into their new Champions League "home" at Stamford Bridge …
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Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool: Iraola
Oct 14 2026
Andoni Iraola believes Bradley Barcola's hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 Champions League win over LASK on Wednesday will …
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Rays-Guardians game three start moved up due to rain forecast
Oct 14 2026
Game three of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays will …
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Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six
Oct 14 2026
Bradley Barcola silenced his critics as the Liverpool forward ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in a chaotic 6-3 …
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Mekies extends contract as Red Bull team principal until 2031
Oct 14 2026
Frenchman Laurent Mekies has signed a contract extension as Red Bull team principal until 2031, the British-based …
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Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India
Oct 14 2026
Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten 102 to guide the West Indies to a series-levelling 24-run win over India …
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Real Madrid's Vinicius banned for Clasico after red card
Oct 14 2026
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior will miss the upcoming Clasico in La Liga against Barcelona after being issued a …
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FIFA to offer members $6.35-billion development fund windfall
Oct 14 2026
Football's world governing body FIFA is planning to set up a $6.35-billion development fund for the next four years, AFP …
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Espada out as Astros manager while Mattingly stays with Phillies
Oct 14 2026
Joe Espada will not return as manager of the Houston Astros while Don Mattingly has signed a two-year contract to manage …
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Italian ski stars Goggia and Brignone to miss season opener
Oct 14 2026
Italian ski stars Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone will miss the season-opening giant slalom in Soelden, Austria on …
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Bournemouth boss Rose urges Cherries to bounce back from Chelsea 'slap'
Oct 14 2026
Bournemouth boss Marco Rose hopes getting a "real slap" in a 5-1 defeat at Chelsea will spark a positive reaction from …
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Top seed Sabalenka falls at first hurdle in Wuhan
Oct 14 2026
A frustrated Aryna Sabalenka suffered a second successive early exit as her bid for a fourth Wuhan Open title was foiled …
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Medvedev sees off Tsitsipas to reach Shanghai Masters quarters
Oct 14 2026
Daniil Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters on …
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Brighton defender Struijk's red card overturned
Oct 14 2026
The red card shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk at Sunderland following an intervention by the video assistant …
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Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacks
Oct 14 2026
The Saudi Arabian football league (SPL) has postponed three fixtures, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al …
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Regulator expects Man City appeal to be heard by January
Oct 14 2026
The chair of English football's Independent Regulator has said he expects Manchester City's appeal after being found …
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Lawes and Genge urge England to end ban on overseas-based players
Oct 14 2026
Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge have called on England to end their ban on selecting overseas-based players for Test …
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Kenya hosting 2029 World Championships will help doping fight, says Coe
Oct 14 2026
Kenya hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships will help combat the endemic doping problem among its athletes, …
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Fulham manager Arbeloa fined £25,000 after Man Utd outburst
Oct 14 2026
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 ($33,000) by England's governing Football Association after he …
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Rising Spanish tennis star handed code violation for swearing at ballboy
Oct 14 2026
Rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct after shouting an expletive at a ballboy in the …
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Last of the French musketeers Monfils officially retired from tennis
Oct 14 2026
Gael Monfils, the last of his generation's French musketeers, has officially retired from tennis, the International …
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British and Irish Lions to play first women's match against France
Oct 14 2026
The British and Irish Lions will play their inaugural women's match against France in Cardiff ahead of their 2027 tour …
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Premier League move a Sage decision for new Palace boss
Oct 14 2026
Pierre Sage has admitted in an interview with AFP that the opportunity to manage in the Premier League was one he could …
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South Korean FA condemns 'personal attacks' as rift rumours grow
Oct 14 2026
South Korea's football association has told fans to stop "excessive personal attacks", warning of the "psychological …
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Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign
Oct 14 2026
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek launched her Wuhan Open campaign by triumphing 6-2, 6-1 in an all-Polish battle …
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South Korea's Eom 'racially abused' in England's Championship: club
Oct 14 2026
South Korean international footballer Eom Ji-sung was allegedly racially abused during Swansea City's 1-0 win at …
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Regulator 'will resign' if any political interference in Man City case
Oct 14 2026
The chair of English football's Independent Regulator has said he will resign if there is political interference in any …
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Atletico sink Man Utd as Viking deny Bayern in Champions League
Oct 13 2026
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as the Red Devils continued their …
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Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment
Oct 13 2026
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez blasted the club's board for a perceived lack of investment this summer, …
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Yamal stays cool at boiling Galatasaray to lift Barcelona to victory
Oct 13 2026
Barcelona and Lamine Yamal rediscovered their sparkle after a rocky first-half spell in the cauldron of Istanbul's Ali …
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Tresoldi hat-trick fires Brugge past Inter Milan
Oct 13 2026
Club Brugge and their young forward Nicolo Tresoldi shocked Inter Milan 4–3 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Bayern held by Viking after 'super dumb' Olise red in Champions League
Oct 13 2026
Bayern Munich were held 3-3 at Viking in the Champions League on Tuesday with the Norwegian champions equalising late …
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Shakhtar hope London move a reminder of Ukraine conflict
Oct 13 2026
Shakhtar Donetsk dream of one day taking Champions League football back to Ukraine but a temporary home at Chelsea's …
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Atletico down Carrick's struggling Man United
Oct 13 2026
Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday to pile pressure on Red …
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Bayern held by Viking after Olise sees red in Champions League
Oct 13 2026
Bayern Munich were held 3-3 at Viking in the Champions League on Tuesday with the Norwegian champions equalising late …
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Rams axe kicker Mevis after misses cost victory over Bills: reports
Oct 13 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are releasing kicker Harrison Mevis after his blocked field goal effort cost them victory against …
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Arsenal cruise past Lille into share of Champions League lead
Oct 13 2026
Arsenal blew away Lille with a three-goal blitz in seven second-half minutes for a 3-0 win to extend their perfect start …
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Man City deserve to keep titles, says PSG's Luis Enrique
Oct 13 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Manchester City "deserve" the trophies they won on the pitch and hopes the …
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Milan's Saelemaekers set for lenghty spell out after ankle surgery
Oct 13 2026
Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers has undergone surgery on his right ankle, AC Milan said on Tuesday, with …
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Real Madrid's Mourinho has 'trust' in referees despite complaints
Oct 13 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he has faith in officiating in Spain and in Europe despite his heavy …
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Mendis, Shanaka star in Sri Lanka consolation T20I win
Oct 13 2026
Kusal Mendis knocked a solid half century and medium pacer Dasun Shanaka grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka beat …
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Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda
Oct 13 2026
Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a …
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Iraola backs Barcola, Wirtz to come good for Liverpool
Oct 13 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has backed big-money signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola to come good despite an …
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Zverev defies 'physical issues' to reach Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
Oct 13 2026
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev toughed out two tie-breaks to beat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1) at the …
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Emery urges Villa to make most of reduced home comfort
Oct 13 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants his side to get back to winning ways on home turf when they face Fenerbahce in the …
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Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa in 1st Test
Oct 13 2026
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa on the fifth day of the first …
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Russian gymnasts refused visas for Rotterdam world championships
Oct 13 2026
The Netherlands has denied vias to three Russian gymnasts, including reigning champion Angelina Melnikova, leaving them …
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Man City captain Dias defends celebrations after Liverpool win
Oct 13 2026
Manchester City captain Ruben Dias said on Tuesday "people don't love us winning and we love to win", as he robustly …
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Hazlewood takes six as Australia win first Test
Oct 13 2026
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia completed a 214-run win over South Africa on the fifth day of the first …
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Coach Kovac extends contract at Dortmund until 2029
Oct 13 2026
Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday announced a two-year extension to coach Niko Kovac's deal, keeping the 54-year-old at the …
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Archer and Bethell in England squad for Australia ODI series
Oct 13 2026
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included Tuesday in England's squad for the one-day international leg of their white-ball …
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Fiji appoint ex-Springboks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup
Oct 13 2026
Fiji appointed Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White on Tuesday to lead the team into next year's tournament in …
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Allen rushes Bills to thrilling 37-34 win over Rams
Oct 13 2026
Quarterback Josh Allen put on a rushing masterclass to power the Buffalo Bills to a thrilling 37-34 overtime victory …
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Boasting South Korea footballers spark rethink of military service exemptions
Oct 13 2026
For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: …
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Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate
Oct 13 2026
Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure re-election as FIFA president in the absence of a heavy …
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Dominant Australia wary of Pacific threat at Rugby League World Cup
Oct 13 2026
Powerhouse 12-time champions Australia kick off their Rugby League World Cup defence in Sydney against New Zealand on …
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Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in
Oct 13 2026
Experienced Samoa forward Theo McFarland said on Monday the addition of former New Zealand players in Shaun Stevenson, …
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Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to extend MLB playoff lead
Oct 13 2026
William Contreras homered and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 to take a …
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Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects
Oct 13 2026
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have reshaped football with the financial backing of Gulf state owners, but …
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Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
Oct 12 2026
Coventry earned a slice of Premier League history as they climbed out of the relegation zone with a stylish 4-1 win …
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Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades
Oct 12 2026
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted Monday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to …
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US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one
Oct 12 2026
Men's tennis confirmed it will crown a new world number one as Germany's Alexander Zverev was ensured the year-end …
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One goal enough for Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron
Oct 12 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League on …
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Alcaraz exits Shanghai Masters in straight-sets loss
Oct 12 2026
Carlos Alcaraz fell to Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, interrupting the former world …
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Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow
Oct 12 2026
Mikel Arteta said Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi would both miss Arsenal's Champions League match with Lille after …
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Australia's Smith off field after being struck on helmet
Oct 12 2026
Australia's Steve Smith was struck on the helmet while batting and did not take the field at the start of South Africa's …
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Renshaw shines again before Australia declaration
Oct 12 2026
First innings hero Matt Renshaw hit a brisk 82 before Australia declared their second innings, setting South Africa a …
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Atletico's Simeone encourages goalless Alvarez improvement
Oct 12 2026
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone encouraged goalless striker Julian Alvarez to keep improving ahead of the team's …
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Premier League in limbo as Manchester City soar
Oct 12 2026
Manchester City silenced a hostile Liverpool crowd in their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier …
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African players in Europe: Mbeumo ends goal drought as United draw
Oct 12 2026
Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo ended a four-game goal drought by scoring for Manchester United in a 1-1 Premier League draw …
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