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Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final
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Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight …
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World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
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Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the loss of his unborn son, which was …
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England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
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England and Portugal aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final …
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Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
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Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was "one of the worst days of his life" as he …
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Ravindra leads New Zealand rally in England finale after Archer's double strike
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Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten fifty revived New Zealand after Jofra Archer's double strike had given England renewed hope …
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Keys beats Maria to clinch third Eastbourne title
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Madison Keys won the Eastbourne title for a third time as the American defeated Germany's Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 in the …
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Venus Williams relishes 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena
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Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.
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Ex-Olympic medallist Canderloro elected French Ice Sports chief
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Former Olympic figure skating medallist Philippe Candeloro was on Saturday elected president of the French Ice Sports …
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Wimbledon 'towel thief' Swiatek back on the trophy hunt
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Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is ready to embrace her role as the tournament's 'towel thief' as she looks to swipe the …
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Russell snatches controversial pole in Austria after Verstappen crash
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George Russell demonstrated his experience and a detailed understanding of the rules on Saturday to steer through a …
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'Why not?': Cape Verde eye seismic World Cup shock against Argentina
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Cape Verde say they have the quality, the heart and the global football family behind them as they size up a seismic …
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French Open champs head to Wimbledon wrestling with new-found status
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Newly crowned French Open champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva arrive at Wimbledon wrestling with an unexpected …
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Davidovich Fokina wins in Mallorca for first ATP title
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Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Ethan Quinn 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to win the pre-Wimbledon warm-up Mallorca …
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Sabalenka urges Grand Slams to 'get it done' in prize money boycott row
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka has urged Grand Slam chiefs to solve the prize money row that prompted Wimbledon stars …
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Russell snatches pole, Antonelli fourth for Austria GP grid
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George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position …
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Russell snatches pole as Verstappen, Antonelli fourth for Austria GP grid
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George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position …
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Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa's historic World Cup match
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos smiles a lot and snarls a little as he prepares for the biggest match of his 38-year …
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Russell snatches pole as Verstappen crashes at Austrian F1 Grand Prix
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George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position …
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Smith and supersub Foulkes strike for New Zealand in England finale
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Nathan Smith took four wickets and concussion substitute Zak Foulkes made a valuable double strike as an injury-hit New …
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Supersub Foulkes strike for New Zealand in England finale
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Concussion substitute Zak Foulkes took two key wickets as as an injury-hit New Zealand still dismissed England for 354 …
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Raducanu halts practice session to put Wimbledon bid in doubt
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Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon participation was plunged into doubt on Saturday as the former US Open champion halted a …
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Wolff says Russell will be at Mercedes next season
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff on Saturday ended speculation linking his team to Max Verstappen, as a possible …
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Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon
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Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a …
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Stokes falls cheaply as England collapse in New Zealand decider
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Returning England captain Ben Stokes was unable to repeat his bowling heroics with the bat as the hosts suffered a …
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Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass
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Jannik Sinner insists he is ready to defend his Wimbledon title despite going into the tournament with a lack of action …
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in final practice
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George Russell bounced back to beat his Mercedes teammate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli and clock the …
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Injured Australian pair Leckie, Italiano out of World Cup
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Injured Australian pair Mathew Leckie and Jacob Italiano were ruled out of the World Cup Friday ahead of their last-32 …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale, France roll on
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Cape Verde wrote another chapter in their fairytale debut World Cup campaign on Friday, battling into the knockout …
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Pino, Williams injuries mar Spain's World Cup progress
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Spain's progress to the last 32 of the World Cup came at a cost as Yeremy Pino's tournament appears over, while Nico …
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World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub
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Surrounded by dozens of dazzling screens and crowds of tourists, World Cup fans have turned New York's Times Square into …
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World Cup fans get taste of American life -- at the mall
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Waving flags and dancing to booming Latin music, the Ecuador football fans were living the World Cup fever. "Let's get …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting
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World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with …
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Bielsa accepts blame for World Cup exit, but says Uruguay deserved more
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Marcelo Bielsa said Uruguay deserved more from all three of their World Cup games, but accepted the critics that will …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
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World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with …
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
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Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to …
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Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench
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Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group game against Jordan on Saturday on the bench with the reigning champions …
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Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele produced his best ever World Cup performance with a stunning first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win …
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Maple Leafs make teen McKenna top pick in NHL Draft
Jun 26 2026
Penn State University left wing Gavin McKenna was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the first pick in the NHL …
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Injured England defender James to miss Panama game at World Cup
Jun 26 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel said right-back Reece James would miss Saturday's final World Cup group game against Panama …
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
Jun 26 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's …
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I …
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead
Jun 26 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the …
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Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash
Jun 26 2026
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the …
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DR Congo must take risks to keep World Cup 'dream alive', says Desabre
Jun 26 2026
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side will try to "keep the dream alive" for their fans back home by …
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Jangoo, Chase keep West Indies in touch against Sri Lanka
Jun 26 2026
Resolute batting by Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase kept the West Indies within reach of Sri Lanka's first innings …
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Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days
Jun 26 2026
Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the …
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Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
Jun 26 2026
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye …
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Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele scored one of the earliest hat-tricks in World Cup history on Friday as the Ballon d'Or winner starred …
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab early PGA Travelers lead
Jun 26 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the …
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Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace
Jun 26 2026
Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has …
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Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Jun 26 2026
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not …
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Hundred hero Duckett punishes New Zealand after Stokes sparks England revival
Jun 26 2026
Ben Duckett scored his first century in over a year and Jacob Bethell banished his first-innings blues after returning …
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American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon
Jun 26 2026
American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon, the Ligue 1 outfit's …
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South Korea coach bereft of answers with World Cup hopes on knife-edge
Jun 26 2026
South Korea's much-maligned coach Hong Myung-bo admits he is struggling to pinpoint where his side went wrong as their …
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Keys to face Maria in Eastbourne final
Jun 26 2026
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face German veteran Tatjana Maria in the Eastbourne final after the …
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Antonelli scores 'double top' for Mercedes as Russell warns of McLaren threat
Jun 26 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli swept to a perfect 'double top' for Mercedes in Friday's practice at the Austrian …
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Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies
Jun 26 2026
Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies …
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Australia eye 'something special' after reaching World Cup last 32
Jun 26 2026
Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do "something special" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for only …
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Osaka sinks Wang to reach first grass court final
Jun 26 2026
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is into the first grass court final of her career after blasting past China's …
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Teenager Antonelli dominates practice for Austrian GP
Jun 26 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli fought off the heat to top the times for Mercedes in both practice sessions on Friday …
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Japan say bring on Brazil at World Cup but wary of revenge mission
Jun 26 2026
Japan will give "everything we've got" and declared they have what it takes to beat Brazil in the last 32 of the World …
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Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont threat
Jun 26 2026
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine …
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Stokes strikes on England return before Duckett runs riot against New Zealand
Jun 26 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return to the side by reaching 250 Test wickets before Ben Duckett …
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Lyles enjoying freedom to focus on speed and stuff off the track
Jun 26 2026
With neither the Olympic Games nor the world championships on the summer schedule —- a first since 2020 —- US sprint …
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Stokes strikes on England return as New Zealand all out for 438
Jun 26 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him …
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Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont
Jun 26 2026
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine …
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Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP
Jun 26 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday’s opening …
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Wawrinka announces farewell fete with Federer and Murray
Jun 26 2026
Stan Wawrinka announced Friday he will throw a farewell party for fans on December 19 in Geneva with former tennis stars …
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Stokes strikes as New Zealand make England feel the heat
Jun 26 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him …
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Japan's progress paying off at World Cup, says Troussier
Jun 26 2026
Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be …
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Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
Jun 26 2026
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World …
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Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
Jun 26 2026
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend …
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Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
Jun 26 2026
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, …
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Russia pulls team from gymnastics World Cup event over flag row
Jun 26 2026
Russia will no longer take part in the rhythmic gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Romania, the team said Friday, after …
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US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last-gasp strike
Jun 26 2026
A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio …
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
Jun 26 2026
Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the …
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Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner
Jun 26 2026
Turkey beat a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that …
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Japan coach hopes World Cup success can inspire Asian rivals
Jun 26 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hopes his side's World Cup exploits will inspire other Asian countries after AFP footage …
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Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
Jun 26 2026
The Netherlands beat hapless Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F and avoid a last-32 clash with Brazil, …
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Court battle plays out over Wimbledon tennis expansion plan
Jun 26 2026
A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest …
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Tunisia boss Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flop
Jun 26 2026
Herve Renard said Thursday he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia's emergency coach at the World Cup …
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Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Jun 26 2026
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through …
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List of worst World Cup performances
Jun 26 2026
Tunisia's miserable World Cup campaign ended with zero points and a minus-10 goal difference after three Group F games …
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Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship, Korda satisfied with 'solid' start
Jun 26 2026
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where …
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Better to qualify this way, says Ecuador World Cup hero Plata
Jun 25 2026
Ecuador's World Cup hero Gonzalo Plata said qualifying for the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday …
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Germany committed 'tactical suicide', says Nagelsmann
Jun 25 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed …
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Ivory Coast see 'no limits' after reaching World Cup knockouts for first time
Jun 25 2026
Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe believes the Elephants can keep on going at the World Cup after beating Curacao 2-0 on …
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Advocaat 'proud' of Curacao as minnows exit World Cup
Jun 25 2026
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat said Thursday his team could go out of the World Cup with their heads held high as the …
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Iglesias -- Spanish World Cup striker unafraid to speak out about injustice
Jun 25 2026
Borja Iglesias paints his nails and speaks his mind on issues like Gaza and homophobia with a candour that has seen him …
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Anderson to join Man City from Forest for British record fee: reports
Jun 25 2026
Manchester City have agreed a potential British record transfer fee to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from …
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Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
Jun 25 2026
Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory …
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Cole grabs PGA Travelers lead with Scheffler one back
Jun 25 2026
Eric Cole, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize the lead after Thursday's opening round …
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De Silva century rescues Sri Lanka in first Test
Jun 25 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva’s assured 13th Test hundred anchored a determined Sri Lankan batting effort with the visitors …
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Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home
Jun 25 2026
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the …
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Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Jun 25 2026
Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned …
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Lions cornerback Arnold charged with armed robbery, kidnapping
Jun 25 2026
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, facing felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping that could carry a …
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WNBA suspends Thomas for fist to Clark's throat
Jun 25 2026
The WNBA has suspended six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas for one game after the Phoenix Mercury forward jammed her fist …
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England showing Premier League edge at World Cup: Eze
Jun 25 2026
Eberechi Eze says England are playing with the Premier League "intensity and passion" demanded by head coach Thomas …
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New Zealand's Latham and Conway pile on the runs before Stokes breakthrough
Jun 25 2026
New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England …
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Yoon grabs early Women's PGA Championship lead with Korda in hunt
Jun 25 2026
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where …
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USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
Jun 25 2026
Co-hosts the United States and Germany bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the …
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France squad look to do grieving Deschamps proud in final World Cup group game
Jun 25 2026
France star Aurelien Tchouameni said his team were aiming to make Didier Deschamps "as proud as possible" as they go …
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