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'Grateful' Alonso feels Real Madrid stars' support amid slump
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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League …
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Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% Champions League record
AFP - 28m ago
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored wonder goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …
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Man City edge Real Madrid to leave Alonso on brink
AFP - 32m ago
Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso's …
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Haaland stuns Real as Arsenal remain perfect in Brugge
AFP - 39m ago
Erling Haaland scored his 34th goal for club and country this season to give Manchester City a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on …
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Superb Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw
AFP - 53m ago
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League …
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Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% record in Champions League
AFP - 41m ago
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored stunning goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …
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'A little scared': high-school coach Rivers returns to NFL action
AFP - 1h ago
Forty-four-year-old grandfather Philip Rivers was happy coaching his son's high school team and watching NFL games from …
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Veteran skier Vonn 'in possibly the best shape' of her life
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Veteran US comeback queen Lindsey Vonn suggested on Wednesday that she was "in possibly the best shape" of her life as …
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Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
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At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off …
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Mets slugger Alonso set for Orioles move: reports
AFP - 2h ago
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed a five-year $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, multiple …
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Celtic boss Nancy 'won't waste time' on criticism
AFP - 1h ago
Wilfried Nancy will not "waste time" on the negative reaction that followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.
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Evenepoel to share Red Bull lead with Lipowitz at Tour de France
AFP - 7h ago
Remco Evenepoel will share the leadership role with Florian Lipowitz at the 2026 Tour de France, he said at Red Bull …
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NFL to play regular season games in Munich in 2026 and 2028
AFP - 9h ago
The NFL will play two regular season games in the German city of Munich in 2026 and 2028, continuing the organisation's …
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Sabalenka says transgender women in WTA events 'not fair'
AFP - 11h ago
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she considers it "not fair" that the women's professional tennis tour …
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Gerrard urges Salah to stay at Liverpool and 'reverse away' from outburst
AFP - 11h ago
Liverpool great Steven Gerrard believes the club still need Mohamed Salah as he urged the star forward to "reverse away" …
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All Black wing Reece signs for French side Perpignan
AFP - 11h ago
New Zealand international winger Sevu Reece will join French side Perpignan next season provided the Catalan club …
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Spurs' Simons wants to 'build legacy' as he succeeds Son
AFP - 12h ago
Xavi Simons said he wanted to "build my own legacy" after marking the return of Son Heung-min on a visit to Tottenham …
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Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON
AFP - 13h ago
While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national …
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New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
AFP - 9h ago
New Zealand fought back to claim first day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the …
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Tickner rushed to hospital as New Zealand bowl out West Indies for 205
AFP - 53m ago
The West Indies threw away a fine start to be bowled out for 205 in the first innings of the second Test against New …
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Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict
AFP - 15h ago
Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts …
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Orlando to face New York in NBA Cup semis at Vegas
AFP - 6h ago
The Orlando Magic, sparked by 37 points from Desmond Bane, and the New York Knicks advanced to an NBA Cup semi-final …
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Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand: organisers
AFP - 28m ago
Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, a Games official said, as a border conflict with hosts …
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Captain Cummins back in Australia squad for third Ashes Test
AFP - 17h ago
Australia captain Pat Cummins is in line to return for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide after being …
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West Indies 175-4 after Tickner takes three in second New Zealand Test
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The West Indies lost two wickets in the afternoon session as they reached 175-4 at tea on day one of the second Test as …
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West Indies 92-2 after being asked to bat in second New Zealand Test
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The West Indies reached 92-2 at lunch on day one of the second Test after being asked to bat by New Zealand in …
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Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football
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Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering …
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NFL Colts to bring 44-year-old QB Rivers out of retirement: reports
AFP - 16h ago
Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old retired quarterback, is reportedly joining the practice squad of the injury-ravaged …
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Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win
Dec 09 2025
Arne Slot dedicated Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to …
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Kounde double helps Barcelona claim Frankfurt comeback win
Dec 09 2025
Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in …
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Spurs sink Slavia Prague to boost last-16 bid in front of Son
Dec 09 2025
Tottenham bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in front of …
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Maresca concerned as Atalanta fight back to beat Chelsea
Dec 09 2025
Enzo Maresca admitted he was "worried" by Chelsea's slump after Atalanta's 2-1 victory in the Champions League extended …
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Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed …
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Arsenal ensure Women's Champions League play-off berth
Dec 09 2025
Holders Arsenal ensured they will reach at least the knockout play-offs of the Women's Champions League on Tuesday with …
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Late penalty drama helps Liverpool defy Salah crisis at angry Inter
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their …
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Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their …
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De Ketelaere inspires Atalanta fightback to beat Chelsea
Dec 09 2025
Charles De Ketelaere inspired Atalanta's stirring fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League as the Blues' …
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Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods
Dec 09 2025
Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal's training methods despite admitting his side are in a "dangerous" situation …
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Karl and Gnabry spark Bayern to comeback win over Sporting
Dec 09 2025
Revitalised striker Serge Gnabry and teenage forward Lennart Karl helped inspire Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 …
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Under-fire Alonso says Real Madrid situation can 'change quickly'
Dec 09 2025
Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially …
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Ivory Coast recall Zaha for AFCON title defence
Dec 09 2025
Defending champions Ivory Coast have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa …
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Trump's FIFA peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group
Dec 09 2025
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee claiming the world football body's …
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NHL 'optimistic' about Olympic rink but could pull out
Dec 09 2025
North America's National Hockey League (NHL) said it was "cautiously optimistic" about the Milan Olympic rink but warned …
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Pandya blitz helps India thrash South Africa in T20 opener
Dec 09 2025
Hardik Pandya struck an unbeaten 59 and took a key wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20 …
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Woltemade's 'British humour' helped him fit in at Newcastle - Howe
Dec 09 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Nick Woltemade's British sense of humour helped him adapt to life in England, ahead of …
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Miami's Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award
Dec 09 2025
Lionel Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday after propelling Inter …
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Jesus added to Arsenal's Champions League squad
Dec 09 2025
Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal's Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return …
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Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko
Dec 09 2025
Red Bull confirmed on Tuesday the departure of influential advisor Helmut Marko who oversaw the progression of serial …
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Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis plan winter transfer move
Dec 09 2025
Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League …
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Police raid Argentine football HQ, clubs in graft probe
Dec 09 2025
Argentine authorities raided the headquarters of the national football association and several major teams on Tuesday as …
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Saudi Arabia intent on recruiting Salah in winter transfer window
Dec 09 2025
Saudi Arabia says it will do "whatever it can" to recruit unsettled Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the winter …
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Heaven urges Man Utd to maintain European faith
Dec 09 2025
Ayden Heaven believes a return to European football is well within Manchester United's reach following Monday's 4-1 win …
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Salah turns up for training with Liverpool future in balance
Dec 09 2025
Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts continued to grow about the star striker's future at …
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Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko - reports
Dec 09 2025
Red Bull's influential advisor Helmut Marko is leaving the Formula One giants, it was reported by several media outlets …
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Real Madrid's Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash
Dec 09 2025
Real Madrid's French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his …
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England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour with injury
Dec 09 2025
Fast bowler Mark Wood will play no further part in the Ashes tour and is to fly home from Australia at the weekend, …
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SEA Games to open in Thailand with tightened security
Dec 09 2025
The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday with security for athletes tightened due to fresh border …
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Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup showdowns
Dec 09 2025
A balanced scoring attack helped Phoenix outlast Minnesota 108-105 on Monday despite a 40-point NBA performance by …
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Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show
Dec 09 2025
Tony Jefferson intercepted a Jalen Hurts pass in overtime to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 22-19 victory over …
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Hay to debut for New Zealand as Blundell out of 2nd West Indies Test
Dec 09 2025
Injury-hit New Zealand will give a debut to wicketkeeper Mitch Hay in the second Test against the West Indies in …
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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
Dec 09 2025
A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa …
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All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium
Dec 09 2025
The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch, …
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Australia quick Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes after injury setback
Dec 09 2025
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the Ashes against England following an …
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Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout
Dec 09 2025
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had "improved a lot" after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the …
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Pulisic quick-fire double sends AC Milan top of Serie A
Dec 08 2025
USA playmaker Christian Pulisic scored twice in 10 minutes on Monday as AC Milan came from behind to edge Torino 3-2 to …
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NBA fines Magic's Bane $35,000 for hurling ball at Anunoby
Dec 08 2025
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday for throwing the game ball with force at …
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Palmer misses Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atalanta
Dec 08 2025
Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atalanta on Tuesday as boss Enzo Maresca tries to keep the …
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Salah a 'disgrace' for Liverpool outburst: Carragher
Dec 08 2025
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher labelled Mohamed Salah "a disgrace" on Monday after the Egypt star's stunning …
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Slot has 'no clue' whether rebel star Salah has played last Liverpool game
Dec 08 2025
Arne Slot admitted Monday that he didn't know whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Egypt star …
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Troubled Liverpool host Barnsley in FA Cup third round
Dec 08 2025
Troubled Liverpool were handed an FA Cup third round tie fraught with the potential for embarrassment after being pitted …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Salah relationship not broken
Dec 08 2025
Arne Slot insisted that his relationship with Mohamed Salah has not broken down even after dropping the star attacker …
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Court will give decision in Sala compensation hearing on March 30
Dec 08 2025
A commercial court examining the long-running dispute between Cardiff City and French club Nantes over compensation for …
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Barcelona defence on 'another level' now, says Flick
Dec 08 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claimed Monday his team's defending is now on "another level" after a run of good results.
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Sala compensation hearing opens in Cardiff's dispute with Nantes
Dec 08 2025
A court hearing about the long-running dispute between Cardiff City and French club Nantes over compensation for the …
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Club Brugge sack coach in build up to Arsenal clash
Dec 08 2025
Club Brugge announced on Monday that it was parting ways with coach Nicky Hayen and replacing him with former coach Ivan …
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Spurs looking into Bissouma conduct after 'laughing gas' report
Dec 08 2025
Thomas Frank said Tottenham are "dealing" with Yves Bissouma's behaviour after the Mali midfielder allegedly inhaled …
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Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt …
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Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan following …
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Inter's Thuram braced for fightback from crisis-hit Liverpool
Dec 08 2025
Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram insisted Monday that the Italian side always rise to the occasion in the Champions …
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Fracturing Real Madrid need Mbappe magic in Haaland showdown
Dec 08 2025
Real Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappe at his magical best on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League …
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Three things to watch ahead of the 2026 F1 season
Dec 08 2025
Lando Norris's success with McLaren in ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign as world champion on Sunday ushered in a …
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Ex-footballer Barton handed suspended sentence for offensive posts
Dec 08 2025
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was spared jail on Monday after being given a suspended sentence for …
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Rooney says Salah 'destroying his Liverpool legacy'
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah is "absolutely destroying his Liverpool legacy" following an extraordinary outburst at manager Arne Slot, …
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African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute when Liverpool drew 3-3 away to Leeds at the weekend, but it did not stop the …
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Son Heung-min blackmailer jailed in South Korea
Dec 08 2025
A woman who blackmailed South Korean football superstar Son Heung-min by claiming she was the mother of his child was …
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Hakimi-inspired hosts Morocco the team to beat at 2025 AFCON
Dec 08 2025
Morocco have home advantage, a team that has won a world record 18 consecutive internationals and an inspirational …
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SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up
Dec 08 2025
The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday against a backdrop of chaotic organisation and with …
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'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step
Dec 08 2025
Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of …
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Formula One: Winners and Losers in 2025
Dec 08 2025
AFP Sports looks at the winners and losers in the 2025 season which came to a tense end on Sunday with Lando Norris …
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James and Doncic lead Lakers over Sixers, Thunder win 15th straight
Dec 08 2025
Luka Doncic returned with a triple-double and LeBron James came up big in the clutch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a …
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England woes deepen as Australia A hammer Lions by an innings
Dec 08 2025
England's cricketing woes deepened Monday when their second-tier team crashed to Australia A by an innings and 127 runs, …
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What next for Salah and Liverpool after explosive outburst?
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the …
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Resilient Australia 'adapt on the go' to close in on Ashes glory
Dec 08 2025
Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has thrust them to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve …
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'I did it my way': Norris proud of way he won F1 title
Dec 08 2025
Newly-crowned Formula One world champion Lando Norris said Sunday he was proud to have won his first world title in his …
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'Not a place for weak men': Stokes demands more from under-fire England
Dec 08 2025
England captain Ben Stokes has demanded his players toughen up after another embarrassing defeat to Australia left the …
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Steelers battle past Ravens, Allen leads Bills comeback over Bengals
Dec 08 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers battled past the Baltimore Ravens to claim a controversial NFL road win on Sunday as Josh Allen …
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'Angry' Alonso demands Real Madrid reaction against Man City
Dec 07 2025
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso called on his team to bounce back quickly after a painful defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday …
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Lyon slip to Ligue 1 loss at Lorient, Nice crisis deepens
Dec 07 2025
Lyon fell to their fifth defeat of the season in Ligue 1 as they lost 1-0 at lowly Lorient on Sunday, while crisis-club …
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Two sent off for Real Madrid in Celta defeat
Dec 07 2025
Real Madrid crashed to a damaging 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, finishing the game with nine men …
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Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Spalletti's Juve and top of Serie A
Dec 07 2025
Rasmus Hojlund fired Napoli top of Serie A with both goals in Sunday's 2-1 win over Juventus and former idol Luciano …
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Colts quarterback Jones facing end of season after injury
Dec 07 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury as his team slipped to …
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