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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
AFP - 25m ago
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier …
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Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way
AFP - 1h ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday that he was "not frustrated" by the narrow advantage his side hold …
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca with title in sight
AFP - 1h ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick celebrated the return of winger Raphinha from injury on Friday as the Catalans close in on …
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Howe says Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle
AFP - 3h ago
Eddie Howe said Friday he was certain that Newcastle's Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club's efforts to …
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Chinese swimmer Sun Yang reports cyberbullying to police
AFP - 3h ago
Three-time Chinese Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang filed a police report after being subjected to "large-scale" …
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Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot
AFP - 4h ago
Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from …
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Former world skating champion Uno joins pro eSports team
AFP - 2h ago
Japan's retired former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday that he was "ready to take gaming beyond being …
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Japan baseball umpire hit by bat still unconscious two weeks on
AFP - 7h ago
A Japanese professional baseball umpire who was struck on the head by a bat during a game two weeks ago is still …
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Nakatani says won't be intimidated in sold-out Inoue title clash
AFP - 8h ago
Japan's Junto Nakatani said he won't be intimidated when he faces fellow unbeaten countryman Naoya "Monster" Inoue on …
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T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs
AFP - 8h ago
The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most …
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Timberwolves eliminate Jokic's Nuggets from NBA playoffs
AFP - 6h ago
The Minnesota Timberwolves knocked Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets out of the NBA playoffs with a 110-98 win Thursday to …
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Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title race
AFP - 9h ago
Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the …
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PSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg
AFP - 9h ago
Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League …
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Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye title
AFP - 7h ago
Espanyol have not won a single game in 2026 and if they finally break that run against Real Madrid on Sunday it could …
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Leipzig can book return to Champions League as Bundesliga top-four rivals meet
AFP - 9h ago
RB Leipzig can achieve their "season goal" of returning to the Champions League as the top-four race in the Bundesliga …
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Injuries add to Bath's challenge for Champions Cup semi in Bordeaux
AFP - 8h ago
A match away to title-holders Bordeaux-Begles side is tough enough but Bath also face an injury crisis ahead of their …
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Karius getting 'back to the top' with promotion-chasing Schalke
AFP - 6h ago
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius thought his career was over after his error-strewn performance cost his side …
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Knicks demolish Hawks to advance in NBA playoffs
AFP - 2h ago
The New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history Thursday, destroying Atlanta 140-89 …
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Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season
AFP - 2h ago
Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season …
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Ace lifts rookie Green to share of LPGA lead as Korda lurks
AFP - 5h ago
Melanie Green aced the par-three 15th hole on the way to a six-under par 66 and a share of the first-round lead in the …
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PGA Tour golfers take wait-and-see approach amid LIV turmoil
AFP - 3h ago
Golfers who left the PGA Tour for LIV golf should face consequences if they want to return, 2023 British Open champion …
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FIFA to review ticket strategy for 2030 World Cup
AFP - 4h ago
FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices …
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World No. 4 Young leads at PGA Cadillac Championship
Apr 30 2026
Cameron Young rode a hot putter to an eight-under par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot first-round lead in the PGA Tour …
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Bucks hire ex-Grizzlies coach Jenkins
Apr 30 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach after failing to reach the playoffs for the first …
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Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting
Apr 30 2026
Palestinian football federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to take part in a photo opportunity with Israel soccer …
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Rayo grab lead over Strasbourg in Conference League semi
Apr 30 2026
Brazilian striker Alemao glanced in the only goal to give Rayo Vallecano a precious 1-0 win in the UEFA Conference …
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Villa boss Emery fumes as Forest star Anderson escapes red card
Apr 30 2026
Unai Emery slammed the decision not to send off Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as Aston Villa crashed to a 1-0 …
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Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final
Apr 30 2026
Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud on Thursday by defeating the former world …
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Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar to close in on Conference League final
Apr 30 2026
Crystal Palace took a giant step towards the UEFA Conference League final in their first season of European football …
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Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season
Apr 30 2026
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, …
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Wood punishes Digne blunder as Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
Apr 30 2026
Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood's penalty …
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Braga strike late to seize advantage over Freiburg in Europa League semi
Apr 30 2026
Braga will take a slender advantage to Germany for the return leg of their Europa League semi-final after Mario Dorgeles …
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Miami GP could be moved up as thunderstorms threaten - drivers
Apr 30 2026
The start time of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday could be moved up because of the risk of severe thunderstorms, top …
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks, but say more change needed
Apr 30 2026
Formula One's drivers on Thursday welcomed rules tweaks made on safety grounds, but warned that more was needed to …
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Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing
Apr 30 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost …
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Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
Apr 30 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled …
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Honda confident Aston Martin power unit problems solved
Apr 30 2026
Honda’s trackside racing boss Shintaro Orihara said Thursday that he is confident they have found solutions to the power …
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Abuse of retired Bright 'too much', says Chelsea's Bompastor
Apr 30 2026
Chelsea women's boss Sonia Bompastor said retired Blues captain Millie Bright should be celebrated after the former …
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FIFA chief Infantino confirms Iran playing in US at World Cup
Apr 30 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled …
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Early favorite Renegade faces tough Kentucky Derby draw
Apr 30 2026
Trainer Todd Pletcher hopes his early favorite Renegade can overcome the dreaded inside post on Saturday to capture the …
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Gill, Buttler guide Gujarat to comfortable win over Bengaluru
Apr 30 2026
Sparkling cameos by skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler complemented a stellar display with the ball and in the field, …
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Bottas opens up on dangerous weight-loss diet
Apr 30 2026
Valtteri Bottas on Wednesday revealed he deliberately endured a dangerous near-starvation diet to control his weight …
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Italian footballer and coaching bodies join Serie A in backing Malago as new FA chief
Apr 30 2026
Italy's player and coaching associations on Thursday joined Serie A in endorsing Giovanni Malago, who headed the …
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Pogacar increases hold on Romandie lead with sprint win
Apr 30 2026
Tadej Pogacar continued to dominate the Tour de Romandie on Thursday, winning a sprint finish to take the second full …
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Du Plessis says Dutch talent is 'secret sauce' of new Euro T20 franchise
Apr 30 2026
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes local Dutch players will be the "secret sauce" for his Rotterdam …
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Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Belgian Blockx
Apr 30 2026
Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two …
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LIV Golf looking for new partners amid Saudi pullout reports
Apr 30 2026
LIV Golf said on Thursday it was seeking to secure "long-term financial partners", amid rumours Saudi Arabia's sovereign …
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Mainoo signs new five-year Man Utd contract
Apr 30 2026
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031, bringing an …
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Mainoo signs new Man Utd contract
Apr 30 2026
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will keep him at the club until 2031, bringing an end …
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Burnley boss Parker leaves club after relegation
Apr 30 2026
Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley by mutual consent following the club's relegation from the …
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
Apr 30 2026
A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historic moment" and …
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IPL fines Rajasthan's Parag for vaping in dressing room
Apr 30 2026
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined a quarter of his match fee for vaping in the dressing room during a …
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historical moment'
Apr 30 2026
A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", …
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Hero's welcome in Kenya for marathon record-breaker Sawe
Apr 30 2026
There was a hero's welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by …
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Pistons stay alive, Lakers can't stop Rockets
Apr 30 2026
Cade Cunningham kept top-seeded Detroit's NBA playoff run alive against the Orlando Magic, as the Los Angeles Lakers …
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Inoue wary of 'clever' Nakatani in sold-out Tokyo superfight
Apr 30 2026
Japan's Naoya Inoue said he will face a "clever, serious" opponent in fellow unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani when …
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Top-seeded Pistons stay alive in playoffs with Magic win
Apr 30 2026
An epic Cade Cunningham performance kept top-seeded Detroit's NBA playoff run alive in a crucial 116-109 victory over …
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Apr 30 2026
Football's power brokers meet in Vancouver on Thursday as FIFA convenes its 76th Congress, a high‑stakes gathering less …
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Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year: reports
Apr 30 2026
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will stop financing LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, throwing the future of …
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World snooker champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
Apr 30 2026
Defending champion Zhao Xintong fell victim to the "Crucible curse" as he was knocked out of the World Snooker …
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'This cannot happen': Arsenal's Arteta livid over Eze penalty review
Apr 29 2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 …
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Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw
Apr 29 2026
Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first …
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Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis
Apr 29 2026
Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid …
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Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult': Iranian media
Apr 29 2026
Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of …
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Palace boss Glasner eager for another trophy in Europe
Apr 29 2026
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Wednesday there was a "huge desire" among his squad to add to the club's …
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PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of Champions League semi-final return
Apr 29 2026
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich next …
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Welsh rugby great North to hang up his boots
Apr 29 2026
Welsh rugby icon George North said he will retire from the sport at the end of the season, having "been able to live out …
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'Gritty' Philadelphia pitches itself as low-cost US World Cup choice
Apr 29 2026
Philadelphia is presenting itself as the US World Cup host city offering fans the best value for money, with affordable …
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Rickelton ton in vain as Hyderabad chase down 244 to beat Mumbai
Apr 29 2026
Ryan Rickelton's maiden IPL century came in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 244 to beat Mumbai Indians by six …
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Draper out of French Open in fresh injury blow
Apr 29 2026
Jack Draper announced Wednesday he had been ruled out of the French Open with a knee injury.
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Liverpool 'expect Salah to be available' before Anfield exit
Apr 29 2026
Liverpool said on Wednesday that they expected Mohamed Salah to be "available to play again before the end of this …
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Joshua warm-up defeat would 'kill' Fury fight, warns promoter Warren
Apr 29 2026
Veteran boxing promoter Frank Warren has warned Anthony Joshua that defeat by Kristian Prenga would "kill" plans for a …
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Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead
Apr 29 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar stamped his authority on the Tour de Romandie by sprinting to victory on Wednesday's …
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Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest
Apr 29 2026
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European …
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Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa
Apr 29 2026
Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League semi-final …
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UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup
Apr 29 2026
UN rights experts on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to ditch their foreign labour system in the build-up to the 2034 …
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Was PSG against Bayern the Champions League's greatest ever game?
Apr 29 2026
Breathless, wild, and a thrilling display of what can happen when two teams packed with some of the world's best …
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Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires
Apr 29 2026
Chelsea captain and former England international Millie Bright announced her immediate retirement from football on …
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Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
Apr 29 2026
Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure …
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Wembanyama's Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive
Apr 29 2026
The San Antonio Spurs punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, leading wire to wire in a …
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Tigres edges Nashville in CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg
Apr 29 2026
Angel Correa's goal in the 33rd minute delivered Mexico's Tigres UANL a 1-0 victory over host Nashville of MLS in …
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What we learned from cycling's Spring Classics
Apr 29 2026
As attention turns to the build-up to the Giro d'Italia, the first of the year's Grand Tours, AFP looks back at a …
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days in semi-final showdown
Apr 29 2026
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, two clubs rich in European history, are one step from a first continental final in …
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Remarkable, ramshackle Rayo chasing Conference League dream amid chaos
Apr 29 2026
After a quarter of a century away from European football, the prospect of modest Spanish side Rayo Vallecano making …
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Embiid-led 76ers beat Boston to avoid NBA playoff exit
Apr 29 2026
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and made eight assists to spark Philadelphia over the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday, …
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight in Tokyo
Apr 29 2026
Japan's Naoya Inoue will face the biggest challenge of his stellar career when he takes on fellow unbeaten countryman …
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Rockets without Durant for game five against Lakers
Apr 29 2026
The Houston Rockets will be without injured star Kevin Durant as they try to fend off elimination in the NBA playoffs …
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'Final mission': NZ name star trio for T20 World Cup defence
Apr 29 2026
Retiring New Zealand cricket greats Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu were named Wednesday in the White Ferns' …
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World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
Apr 29 2026
FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the …
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LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event
Apr 29 2026
LIV Golf postponed its planned June tournament in New Orleans on Tuesday, with officials saying they hope to reschedule …
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FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup
Apr 28 2026
FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year's World Cup, boosting cash …
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Luis Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg after PSG beat Bayern in classic
Apr 28 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted his team will likely need to score several more goals away to Bayern …
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's Madrid title defence
Apr 28 2026
Hailey Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence in Madrid on Tuesday and halted the world number one's 15-match …
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PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
Apr 28 2026
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic …
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Players face red cards in new anti-racism rule at World Cup
Apr 28 2026
World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new …
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'Exceptional' Arsenal out to dominate at Atletico: Arteta
Apr 28 2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta defended his "exceptional" side against criticism on Tuesday and backed them to prove their …
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Reynolds jokes 'defibrillator' needed to watch new 'Welcome to Wrexham' series
Apr 28 2026
US movie star Ryan Reynolds has jokingly suggested that viewers ought to have a defibrillator nearby while watching the …
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Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi hammers 43 as Punjab suffer first loss
Apr 28 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the leading run-getter in this IPL season with a cracking 43 on Tuesday …
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in gambling probe
Apr 28 2026
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday to gambling-related charges, marking the first …
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Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters
Apr 28 2026
Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night …
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Frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth
Apr 28 2026
French champion Dorian Godon took a surprise victory in the Tour de Romandie opening prologue on Tuesday as world …
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Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
Apr 28 2026
JP Morgan Chase became the first global bank to join the Olympic Partner Programme (TOP) on Tuesday in a major boost for …
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