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Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap
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The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick …
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Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
AFP - 19m ago
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and …
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Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot
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Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in …
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
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Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win …
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Brook hails England coach McCullum's impact in series win over India
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Harry Brook lauded coach Brendon McCullum for his role in England's first one-day international series victory over …
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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show
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Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted …
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Ryan Fox: All-Black son becomes New Zealand's latest sporting star
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Ryan Fox said winning the British Open is something he "would have killed" for when battling just to make it as a golf …
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Duckett's sublime century inspires England's series-clinching win over India
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Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 paved the way for England's 27-run victory over India in the third one-day …
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Calm Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian GP
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Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli ended a three-race winless streak on Sunday to extend his lead in the Formula One …
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New Zealander Fox birdies last hole for 'surreal' British Open win
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New Zealander Ryan Fox said winning the British Open was "more than a dream come true" after a birdie at the final hole …
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Record-breaking Duckett leads England to ODI series win over India
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Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 paved the way for England's 27-run victory over India in the third one-day …
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Italy's Mazzoli wins US PGA Dominican Republic title
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Stefano Mazzoli sank a birdie putt from just outside 24 feet on the final hole Sunday to win the US PGA Tour Corales …
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New Zealander Fox birdies last hole to win British Open
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New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on …
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Evenepoel wins Tour stage, Vingegaard crashes out after night-time control
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Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel beat race leader Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish to take Sunday's 15th stage of the …
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'Inhuman' testing procedures could have cost Vingegaard, says Pogacar
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Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar said that "inhuman" doping control procedures could have contributed to arch rival …
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Argentina make three changes for World Cup final, Spain name same team
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Lionel Messi's Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's World Cup final against Spain as the …
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New Zealander Fox wins British Open on final hole
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New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on …
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Three-team NBA trade sends Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs: reports
AFP - 45m ago
Oklahoma City have sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta who moved 2024 top overall NBA draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to …
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Mercedes boss seeks to comfort 'disappointed' Russell amid reliability woes
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Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff said he intended to put an arm around an emotional George Russell on Sunday after the …
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Argentina seek glorious World Cup finale for Messi against Spain
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Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on slick-passing Spain in Sunday's World Cup final as the first 48-team …
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Left knee issues will keep Ohtani off the mound for now
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Los Angeles Dodgers batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani will not make a scheduled mound start at Philadelphia on …
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Vingegaard to undergo collarbone surgery after Tour de France crash
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Two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard will undergo surgery on a fractured collarbone after he suffered a miserable end to his …
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Hamilton rues costly practice mistake for missing podium at Belgian GP
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Lewis Hamilton said he rued his mistake made in practice on Saturday and pledged to intensify his focus after finishing …
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Olympic champ Evenepoel wins Tour de France 15th stage
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Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel beat race leader Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish to take Sunday's 15th stage of the …
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Young charges into British Open lead as Scheffler comes up short
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Cameron Young faces an anxious countdown to see if his wait for a major win is over after setting the clubhouse lead at …
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Antonelli relieved to get 'tough win' in Belgium
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Kimi Antonelli showed relief and satisfaction on Sunday after taking full advantage of Mercedes team-mate George …
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Argentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnival
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Noisy Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York ahead of their blockbuster clash against …
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Kim leads British Open as Young charges into clubhouse lead
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South Korea's Kim Si-woo moved within sight of his first major after Sam Burns' two-shot overnight lead at the British …
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Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian Grand Prix
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Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead at the top of the world championship with victory in the Belgian Grand …
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Red and yellow sweep Madrid before World Cup final
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Madrid was awash in red and yellow on Sunday as Spain prepared for the World Cup final against Argentina, with buses …
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Russell out of Belgian GP after colliding with Hamilton on lap one
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Mercedes driver George Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after colliding with Ferrari's Lewis …
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Tsitsipas ends title drought in Gstaad
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Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first ATP title in nearly a year-and-a-half with a three-set win over Belgian …
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Tour de France rivals Pogacar, Vingegaard given night-time doping controls
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Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar and his main rival Jonas Vingegaard both confirmed on Sunday that they were visited …
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Tour de France leader Pogacar confirms night-time doping control
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Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar confirmed on Sunday that he was visited in the middle of the night by anti-doping …
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Sindhu wins Japan Open to end title drought
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Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu ended a title drought of almost two years at the Japan Open on Sunday and …
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Skipper Sheehan urges higher level from beaten Ireland
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Disappointed captain Dan Sheehan says third-ranked Ireland need to adopt the "right mindset" if they're to start beating …
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World Cup moments: Viking row and minnows sparkle
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The first 48-team World Cup has provided a thrilling spectacle and a string of compelling storylines.
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Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
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Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team …
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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
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US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of …
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Italy confident they can bounce back at Nations Championship
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Italy captain Michele Lamaro is confident his side can bounce back in a confidence-sapping Nations Championship …
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Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell
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Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes he is leaving the team in a good place, but with the Rugby World Cup on …
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Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup
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France coach Didier Deschamps said he had experienced a "truly wonderful adventure" with his players as he bid farewell …
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FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close
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It was supposed to be the World Cup weighed down by problems: sky-high prices, geopolitical tension, the shadow of …
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England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
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England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the …
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All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom
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Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory early in his tenure but warns a …
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England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel
Jul 18 2026
Thomas Tuchel said England had taken their first step in closing the gap on the top football nations after edging a …
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Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship
Jul 18 2026
Coach Eddie Jones said he was excited about Japan's future after some "absolutely outstanding" performances from young …
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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
Jul 18 2026
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the leading …
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Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'
Jul 18 2026
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said the seven-try 43-0 Nations Championship third-round victory over Wales in …
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Earl double guides England past Argentina after dramatic ending
Jul 18 2026
England No 8 Ben Earl scored twice as England beat Argentina 31-24 in the Nations Championship on Saturday in an …
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Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners
Jul 18 2026
Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain's Lamine Yamal …
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Burns rides new dad bounce to brink of British Open breakthrough
Jul 18 2026
Sam Burns was not even planning to tee off at Royal Birkdale until his daughter was born early, but now stands on the …
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McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics
Jul 18 2026
Rory McIlroy said on Saturday Bryson DeChambeau tried to hold the British Open "hostage" and was begging for attention …
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Burns leads British Open by two as McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
Jul 18 2026
Sam Burns will take a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the British Open as Rory McIlroy launched a scathing …
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Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinion
Jul 18 2026
Arsene Wenger said Saturday he accepted that the hydration breaks used at this year's World Cup were not universally …
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Back-to-back World Cup winners: Argentina seek to join elite group
Jul 18 2026
Argentina are one game away from becoming just the third team to successfully defend the World Cup, with European …
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England World Cup star Rogers set to join Chelsea: reports
Jul 18 2026
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign England World Cup midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, according to several …
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Wembanyama to make France team return after two years away
Jul 18 2026
NBA star Victor Wembanyama is set to make his return to the French national team for the first time since the 2024 …
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Debutant Williams scores as South Africa thump Wales
Jul 18 2026
Debutant wing Jaco Williams scored a try and created another as South Africa thumped Wales 43-0 on Saturday to reclaim …
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Pogacar wins 'unforgettable' Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
Jul 18 2026
Tadej Pogacar won an "unforgettable" mountainous 14th stage of the Tour de France amid huge crowds in the Vosges on …
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Teenage talent Seixas delighted after 'marvellously tough' Tour de France stage
Jul 18 2026
French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas underlined his potential with a third place finish on the 14th stage of the Tour de …
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Hamilton thanks Ferrari for 'mega' repairs after smashing car
Jul 18 2026
Lewis Hamilton thanked his Ferrari crew for their rapid work on his badly-damaged car on Saturday after he bounced back …
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Fox joins 62 club to lead British Open, McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
Jul 18 2026
Ryan Fox matched the record low score at a major of 62 to move into a share of the British Open lead on Saturday as Rory …
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Antonelli wants to lead Verstappen from start in Belgium
Jul 18 2026
Kimi Antonelli aims to start fast and have fun on Sunday as he bids to convert his sixth pole position of the season …
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Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final in smoggy New Jersey
Jul 18 2026
Argentina and Spain fine-tuned preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey as a persistent, choking smog …
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Wimbledon finalist Muchova out for 'a few weeks'
Jul 18 2026
Injury-prone Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova said on Saturday she would miss "a few weeks" of competition after …
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Antonelli pips Verstappen to take pole at Belgian Grand Prix
Jul 18 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli roared to pole position for Mercedes on Saturday when he beat Red Bull's four-time …
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Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
Jul 18 2026
The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium …
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India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale
Jul 18 2026
India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the third one-day international against England, team …
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Record setter Kerr, Alfred light up London Diamond League
Jul 18 2026
Josh Kerr streaked to a memorable world record in the men's mile at a high-octane Diamond League meet in London on …
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
Jul 18 2026
Tadej Pogacar won the 14th stage of the Tour de France in the Vosges on Saturday to extend his lead over Jonas …
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Antonelli takes pole at Belgian Grand Prix
Jul 18 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli outpaced his rivals Saturday when he took pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix at …
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Britain's Kerr sets new world record in men's mile
Jul 18 2026
Britain's Josh Kerr etched his name into the pantheon of milers when he set a new world record in the men's mile at the …
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Bethell hails 'incredible' Sobers for turning point in England career
Jul 18 2026
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell thanked the "incredible" Garry Sobers for the key role he played in forging his career …
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DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open
Jul 18 2026
Bryson DeChambeau said a two-shot British Open penalty "fires me up" as Ryan Fox became the third player in two days to …
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Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success
Jul 18 2026
Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey as organisers said they were keeping …
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Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example
Jul 18 2026
England white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his side to learn from Joe Root as they seek to complete a one-day …
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Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat
Jul 18 2026
Coach Eddie Jones said Japan were "making good progress" after losing 42-15 to France in the Nations Championship in …
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Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown
Jul 18 2026
When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final on Sunday it will mark the closing …
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Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout
Jul 18 2026
France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the "energy and commitment" of his players at the end of a long season after …
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Australia beat Italy 57-10 to end Schmidt era with win
Jul 18 2026
Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on …
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Infantino's enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters
Jul 18 2026
The World Cup has engaged punters like never before with an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 edition, …
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Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice
Jul 18 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday's crash-hit third …
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Ireland 'never really got going' against All Blacks, says Farrell
Jul 18 2026
Coach Andy Farrell said Saturday that Ireland were closer to the All Blacks than the scoreline suggested in a 40-21 …
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France cruise past Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship
Jul 18 2026
France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable …
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Rennie hails 'clinical' All Blacks after 40-21 win over Ireland
Jul 18 2026
Coach Dave Rennie said he was "really rapt" after New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat …
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France beat Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship
Jul 18 2026
France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable …
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Six-try All Blacks see off Ireland at Eden Park fortress
Jul 18 2026
New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 in a bruising Test on Saturday and extend …
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From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh's enduring love for Argentina
Jul 18 2026
There are rooftops draped in blue and white and murals of Lionel Messi everywhere -- but this is not Argentina, it is …
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England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel
Jul 18 2026
Thomas Tuchel said Friday that England's players carry the "scars" of a painful World Cup exit, admitting there was …
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Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina
Jul 18 2026
While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World …
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Argentina coach Scaloni hails 'legend' Messi before World Cup final
Jul 18 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing Lionel Messi lead his team out in another World Cup …
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Aston Villa sign Swiss World Cup star Manzambi
Jul 18 2026
Aston Villa announced the signing of Switzerland World Cup star Johan Manzambi from German side Freiburg on Friday for a …
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Argentina World Cup success moves me to tears, says goalkeeper Martinez
Jul 18 2026
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said Friday that thinking about his team's success in recent years sometimes …
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Trump questions England's World Cup tactics
Jul 18 2026
To the long list of critics of England's tactics in the World Cup semi-final they lost to Argentina can now be added …
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Messi to get 'special attention' from Spain, says de la Fuente
Jul 17 2026
Luis de la Fuente said Spain planned to pay "special attention" to Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final but ruled …
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Spain captain Rodri preparing for 'physical' Argentina battle
Jul 17 2026
Spain captain Rodri is bracing for a "physical" battle with reigning champions Argentina when the two sides collide in …
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Italy coach Quesada's ban reduced to one Test
Jul 17 2026
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has had his ban for criticising a referee downgraded to one Test, with the Argentinian …
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Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding
Jul 17 2026
The late Garry Sobers "stood out" even among cricket's greats but remained humble despite his standing in the game, …
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Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots
Jul 17 2026
Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns …
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DeChambeau's British Open charge hit by two-shot penalty
Jul 17 2026
Bryson DeChambeau's charge towards the top of the British Open leaderboard was dealt a huge blow by a two-shot penalty …
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Yankees' Judge improving, but not ready for baseball activities
Jul 17 2026
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's rib injury is healing, but he's still not ready to resume baseball activities, …
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