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Sincaraz, Sabalenka and late nights: Australian Open storylines
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The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season, starts on Sunday in Melbourne.
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Alcaraz career Grand Slam at 22 would be 'crazy' - Federer
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Roger Federer said on Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz winning the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam aged …
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Error-strewn Keys crashes out to Mboko in Australian Open warm-up
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An erratic Madison Keys struck nearly 50 unforced errors Thursday as the Australian Open champion crashed out of her …
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Dupont's Toulouse face must-win Sale meeting with Champions Cup hopes on the line
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France superstar Antoine Dupont says six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse "do not have a choice" apart from beating …
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Sinner on semi-final collision course with Djokovic at Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision …
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Japan to make bid to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035
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Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to …
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Sinner on semi-final collison course with Djokovic at Australian Open
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Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision …
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Ledecky posts second-fastest 1500m free time ever in Pro Swim win
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Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on …
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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
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Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious …
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All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
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New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday, less than two years before the World Cup, after a scathing 2025 …
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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
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Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to …
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Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior
Jan 14 2026
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to …
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Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Jan 14 2026
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended …
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Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga
Jan 14 2026
Bayern Munich came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cologne on Wednesday and restore their 11-point lead atop the …
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Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip
Jan 14 2026
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of …
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Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg
Jan 14 2026
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the …
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Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON
Jan 14 2026
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of …
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Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final
Jan 14 2026
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of …
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Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter
Jan 14 2026
Napoli risk further falling behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw by Parma on …
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UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Jan 14 2026
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football …
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Promoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after horror crash
Jan 14 2026
Anthony Joshua's promoter believes the former world heavyweight champion will eventually box again following a fatal car …
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Wales's Faletau set to miss bulk of Six Nations
Jan 14 2026
Wales suffered a fresh blow on Wednesday after it was announced veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau would miss the opening …
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England sweating on Fin Smith's fitness for Six Nations opener
Jan 14 2026
Fin Smith could miss England's Six Nations opener against Wales next month because of a calf injury.
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England rugby league coach Wane quits role
Jan 14 2026
Shaun Wane stepped down as England rugby league head coach with immediate effect on Wednesday.
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Mitchell hits ton as New Zealand down India to level ODI series
Jan 14 2026
Daryl Mitchell struck an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the …
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European basketball pioneer Schrempf lauds 'global' NBA
Jan 14 2026
On the eve of the first regular season NBA game in Germany, European basketball pioneer Detlef Schrempf is "proud" of …
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Spurs sign England midfielder Gallagher from Atletico Madrid
Jan 14 2026
Tottenham signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth a reported £34.7 million ($46.6 …
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UK interior minister says 'lost confidence' in police chief over Maccabi fan ban
Jan 14 2026
Britain's interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Wednesday she had lost confidence in the police chief who oversaw …
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Burkina Faso sack coach Traore after AFCON exit
Jan 14 2026
Burkina Faso sacked their coach Brama Traore and all of his staff on Wednesday following their exit of the African Cup …
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UK police chief blames AI for error in evidence over Maccabi fan ban
Jan 14 2026
An under-fire UK police chief on Wednesday blamed the use of AI for erroneous evidence given to MPs over the decision to …
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Amateur stuns star-studded field to win 'One Point Slam' in Melbourne
Jan 14 2026
Amateur Jordan Smith sensationally upset a star-studded field to collect a Aus$1 million (US$670,000) prize Wednesday by …
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Ofner celebrates early then loses in Australian Open qualifying
Jan 14 2026
Austria's Sebastian Ofner suffered a brutal exit from Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday when he celebrated too …
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From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth
Jan 14 2026
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely …
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Keys overcomes serve demons to win latest Australian Open warm-up
Jan 14 2026
Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys overcame some first-set serve wobbles to win her latest warm-up match …
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LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets
Jan 14 2026
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an "affordable and inclusive" Games on Tuesday as they prepared to open …
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Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Thunder halt Spurs losing streak
Jan 14 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a three-game losing streak against the San …
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Sinner in way as Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia
Jan 14 2026
Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be …
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Italian Olympians 'insulted' by torch relay snub
Jan 14 2026
Persistent complaints by former Italian Olympians that they had been snubbed as relay torchbearers in favour of …
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Man Utd appoint Carrick as manager to end of the season
Jan 14 2026
Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday, tasking him with …
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Rahm, Dechambeau, Smith snub PGA Tour offer to stay with LIV
Jan 14 2026
Major winners Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith all committed to stay with LIV Golf in 2026 on Tuesday, …
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Semenyo an instant hit as Man City close on League Cup final
Jan 13 2026
Antoine Semenyo made himself an instant Manchester City hero as Pep Guardiola's men took a giant stride towards the …
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Marseille put nine past sixth-tier Bayeux in French Cup
Jan 13 2026
Marseille progressed to the last 16 of the French Cup on Tuesday with an emphatic 9-0 win over amateur side Bayeux.
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Dortmund outclass Bremen to tighten grip on second spot
Jan 13 2026
Serhou Guirassy scored his first league goal since October as Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 3-0 at home on …
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Shiffrin reasserts slalom domination ahead of Olympics with Flachau win
Jan 13 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin bounced back under floodlights in Flachau, Austria, on Tuesday when she won the slalom for the sixth …
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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Tomlin resigns after 19 years: club
Jan 13 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin resigned on Tuesday in the wake of his team's NFL playoff exit, bringing the …
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Russell eager to face Scotland team-mates when Bath play Edinburgh
Jan 13 2026
Finn Russell is looking forward to the challenge of going up against several Scotland team-mates when Bath face …
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Undav scores again as Stuttgart sink Frankfurt to go third
Jan 13 2026
Nikolas Nartey nabbed a late winner and Deniz Undav continued his hot form as Stuttgart beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at …
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Vingegaard targets first Giro while thirsting for third Tour title
Jan 13 2026
Jonas Vingegaard said on Tuesday he plans to "mix it up a bit" in 2026 by racing the Giro d'Italia for the first time, …
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Alpine release reserve driver Doohan ahead of F1 season
Jan 13 2026
The Alpine Formula One team announced on Tuesday that it is parting ways with Australian driver Jack Doohan, who had …
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Toulouse's Ntamack out of crunch Champions Cup match against Sale
Jan 13 2026
Toulouse will face Sale in their 'must-win' Champions Cup tie at the weekend without international fly-half Romain …
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Gloucester sign Springbok World Cup-winner Kleyn
Jan 13 2026
Gloucester have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, the English Prem strugglers …
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Cancelo rejoins Barca on loan from Al-Hilal
Jan 13 2026
Defender Joao Cancelo rejoined Barcelona on Tuesday on loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal until the end of the …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to learn from League Cup pain ahead of Chelsea semi
Jan 13 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to learn from the pain of last season's League Cup semi-final exit as they prepare to …
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Try to be Mourinho and I'll fail: new Real Madrid coach Arbeloa
Jan 13 2026
New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa insisted Tuesday he would be himself at the helm of the Spanish giants rather than …
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Vingegaard targets Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double
Jan 13 2026
Danish cycling great Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia this year as he bids to become …
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Iwobi hails Nigerian 'unity' with Super Eagles set for Morocco AFCON semi
Jan 13 2026
Nigeria star Alex Iwobi on Tuesday hailed coach Eric Chelle for creating a team spirit which has taken the Super Eagles …
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'Proving the boys wrong': Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme
Jan 13 2026
Teenage racer Zoe Florescu Potolea says it's nice to "prove the boys wrong" as she celebrates being named on Tuesday …
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Mbappe absent from training as Arbeloa takes charge at Real Madrid
Jan 13 2026
Striker Kylian Mbappe was absent as Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa took charge of his first training session on …
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Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss: reports
Jan 13 2026
Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of …
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Williams loses golden oldie clash in final Australian Open warm-up
Jan 13 2026
Venus Williams was dumped out of the Hobart International in straight sets by Tatjana Maria Tuesday to dent her …
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Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles
Jan 13 2026
Nick Kyrgios was feted like a rockstar at an exhibition event in Melbourne on Tuesday, but remained adamant a decision …
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Williams, 45, loses in first round of final Australian Open warm-up
Jan 13 2026
Venus Williams was dumped out of the Hobart International in straight sets Tuesday and two-time Grand Slam winner …
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Doncic scores 42 points but Lakers humbled by Kings
Jan 13 2026
Luka Doncic scored 42 points but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers stumbling to a third straight defeat with a …
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Rodgers misery as Texans rout Steelers to advance in NFL playoffs
Jan 13 2026
The Houston Texans produced a suffocating defensive display to muscle their way past the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 30-6 …
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Morocco's Bono 'one of best goalkeepers in the world'
Jan 13 2026
While Brahim Diaz scored in five straight matches and steered Morocco to an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against …
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Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line
Jan 13 2026
Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again on Wednesday on opposing sides as …
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Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Swiatek, US threats
Jan 13 2026
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a …
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Gay Australian footballer Cavallo alleges former club was homophobic
Jan 13 2026
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo on Tuesday accused former club Adelaide United of being homophobic, saying it led to his …
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US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans
Jan 13 2026
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday wades into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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Paris FC's Ikone stuns PSG to knock out former club from French Cup
Jan 12 2026
Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone came back to haunt his old club on Monday as he scored the only goal …
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Slot angered by 'weird' Szoboszlai error in Liverpool FA Cup win
Jan 12 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a sublime goal and a ridiculous error as Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over third-tier …
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Szoboszlai plays hero and villain in Liverpool's FA Cup win
Jan 12 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a sublime goal and a ridiculous error as Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over third-tier …
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Koepka rejoins PGA Tour under new rules for LIV players
Jan 12 2026
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka announced his return to the PGA Tour on Monday under a new progam that creates a …
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Ex-France, Liverpool defender Sakho announces retirement
Jan 12 2026
Former France, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain defender Mamadou Sakho announced his retirement on Monday aged 35.
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France scrum-half Le Garrec likely to miss start of Six Nations
Jan 12 2026
La Rochelle scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec, who was expected to be back-up to Antoine Dupont for France in the Six Nations, …
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Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket
Jan 12 2026
Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team's home series …
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Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach
Jan 12 2026
Real Madrid said on Monday coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro …
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How Alonso's dream Real Madrid return crumbled so quickly
Jan 12 2026
Xabi Alonso's reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the …
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Variawa leads South African charge over Dakar dunes
Jan 12 2026
Saood Variawa led a South African one-two in the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of …
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Rosenior plots long Chelsea stay as Arsenal loom
Jan 12 2026
New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Monday he would love to be at the club for six years or longer as he prepares for a …
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Kenya's NY marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension
Jan 12 2026
Kenya's former New York marathon champion Albert Korir was provisionally suspended on Monday after testing positive for …
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Carrick is frontrunner for interim Man Utd job: reports
Jan 12 2026
Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, …
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French coach and football pundit Rolland Courbis dies at 72
Jan 12 2026
Rolland Courbis, a former French player and coach often called in to rescue teams from relegation who became an …
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AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash
Jan 12 2026
The Confederation of African Football said Monday it had opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary …
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Trailblazing Milos Raonic retires from tennis
Jan 12 2026
Trailblazing former world number three Milos Raonic announced his retirement from tennis on Monday, ending a career that …
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Eagles stunned by depleted 49ers, Allen leads Bills fightback
Jan 12 2026
The injury-hit San Francisco 49ers sent the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles crashing out of the NFL …
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NBA-best Thunder beat the Heat as T-Wolves edge Spurs
Jan 12 2026
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparked defending champion Oklahoma City to victory on Sunday …
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Ukraine's Kostyuk defends 'conscious choice' to speak out about war
Jan 12 2026
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has defended her "conscious choice" to address the plight of her country during …
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Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
Jan 12 2026
Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's …
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Defending champion Eagles dumped out of playoffs in 49ers upset
Jan 12 2026
The reigning Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles were knocked out of the NFL playoffs on Sunday after suffering an …
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Australian Open 'underdog' Medvedev says he will be hard to beat
Jan 12 2026
Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev will be an underdog at the opening Grand Slam of the year, but the …
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In-form Bencic back in top 10 for first time since having baby
Jan 12 2026
Belinda Bencic powered back into the top 10 Monday for the first time since having a baby, with the in-form Swiss …
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Swiatek insists 'everything is fine' after back-to-back defeats
Jan 12 2026
Iga Swiatek insists "everything is fine" despite back-to-back losses in the lead-up to the Australian Open, with the …
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Napoli stay in touch with leaders Inter thanks to talisman McTominay
Jan 11 2026
Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday's entertaining 2-2 draw at …
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Lens continue winning streak, Endrick opens Lyon account in French Cup
Jan 11 2026
Ligue 1 leaders Lens ploughed to a 3-0 victory at third-tier Sochaux in a snow-delayed round of 32 French Cup match on …
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McTominay double gives Napoli precious point at Serie A leaders Inter
Jan 11 2026
Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday's entertaining 2-2 draw at …
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
Jan 11 2026
Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on …
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Allen magic leads Bills past Jaguars in playoff thriller
Jan 11 2026
Josh Allen rushed for a game-winning touchdown as the Buffalo Bills outdueled the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in a …
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Malinin spearheads US Olympic figure skating challenge
Jan 11 2026
Two-time world reigning world champion Ilia Malinin headlines a powerhouse US Olympic figure skating team named on …
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Malinin spearheads US figure Olympic figure skating challenge
Jan 11 2026
Two-time world reigning world champion Ilia Malinin headlines a powerhouse US Olympic figure skating team named on …
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Bordeaux-Begles rout Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch
Jan 11 2026
English Prem leaders Northampton paid the price for ill-discipline as they lost a feisty rematch of last season's …
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Olise sparkles as Bayern fire eight past Wolfsburg
Jan 11 2026
Michael Olise scored twice and set a Bundesliga assist record as Bayern Munich crushed Wolfsburg 8-1 on Sunday to go 11 …
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