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Fighting South Africa lose Rickelton after India 189 all out
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Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts …
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Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
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Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England, leaving …
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Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out
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Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts …
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India close in on lead despite South African strikes
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Opener KL Rahul departed after a gritty 39 but helped India close in on a crucial first innings lead in the opening Test …
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Curry's 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs
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Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds, as the …
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NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test
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Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied on Saturday taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had …
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Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
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Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against …
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Japan's Tomono leads after men's short program at Skate America
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Japan's Kazuki Tomono topped the men's short program at Skate America on Friday with a polished performance that …
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Wood gets all-clear in boost for England
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Pace spearhead Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for …
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Golf's world No. 8 Thomas has back surgery
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Two-time major-winner Justin Thomas said Friday he has undergone a microdiscectomy procedure to treat hip pain and will …
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Grant, Kim share halfway lead in LPGA Annika tournament
Nov 14 2025
Sweden's Linn Grant shook off an opening bogey to card eight birdies in a seven-under par 63 on Friday and seize a share …
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Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands close, Germany in limbo
Nov 14 2025
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe …
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Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier
Nov 14 2025
Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 on Friday and within touching distance of …
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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four
Nov 14 2025
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a …
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Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-1 win over Faroes
Nov 14 2025
Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 …
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Kai Trump makes strides but still misses cut in LPGA debut
Nov 14 2025
Kai Trump conquered her nerves to cap her LPGA debut with a five-over par 75 on Friday and said she'd have plenty of …
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Returning Alldritt blames himself for France axing
Nov 14 2025
Returning France captain Gregory Alldritt on Friday said he was the only one to blame after being dropped by coach …
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England great Anderson says 'weak' Australia still Ashes favourites
Nov 14 2025
James Anderson believes England head into the Ashes as underdogs despite agreeing with former new-ball partner Stuart …
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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton
Nov 14 2025
Jannik Sinner stayed well on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after comfortably beating Ben Shelton 6-3, …
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Ford urges England to make their own New Zealand history
Nov 14 2025
George Ford insisted on Friday that England won't lack self-belief when they go in search of a rare win over New Zealand …
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Acosta top in Valencia MotoGP practice as Martin returns
Nov 14 2025
Pedro Acosta was fastest in practice for the Valencia Grand Prix on Friday, as Aprilia's Jorge Martin enjoyed a full day …
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Spain players on their way to becoming 'legendary': coach De la Fuente
Nov 14 2025
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday his squad are on their way to becoming "legendary" like the players that won …
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Darge returns to Scotland starting side against Argentina
Nov 14 2025
Rory Darge has been recalled at openside flanker in the only change to the Scotland starting side for Sunday's clash …
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'Battling' McIlroy closes in on Race to Dubai title
Nov 14 2025
Despite struggling with his game, Rory McIlroy once again showed his mastery of the Earth course with a three-under par …
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Heyes says England need fans' help to seal 'massive' New Zealand win
Nov 14 2025
Prop forward Joe Heyes on Friday urged the Twickenham crowd to play their part by roaring England to victory over New …
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Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight defeat - promoter
Nov 14 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drugs test on October 25, the day of his shock loss to Fabio …
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Not magic but patience key to Bumrah's bowling masterclass
Nov 14 2025
India's Jasprit Bumrah said his five-wicket haul on Friday in the first Test against South Africa was the product of …
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Japan beat Ghana in friendly to build World Cup momentum
Nov 14 2025
Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had "a different kind of pressure" in Friday's 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the …
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Bumrah claims five as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test
Nov 14 2025
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on the opening day of …
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Parker failed drugs test before heavyweight clash with Wardley - promoter
Nov 14 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on October 25, the day before his bout against Fabio …
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Santiago Carreras benched as Pumas ring changes for Scotland
Nov 14 2025
Santiago Carreras has been dropped to the bench for Argentina's match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, with …
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O'Neill still uncertain over Celtic future
Nov 14 2025
Martin O'Neill remains in the dark over whether he will be in charge for Celtic's next match against St Mirren following …
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Bumrah bags five as India bowl out South Africa for 159
Nov 14 2025
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the …
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Duckett and Crawley on fire in England Ashes warm-up
Nov 14 2025
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley shared in a 182-run opening stand Friday and Ben Stokes hit 84, but Joe Root and Harry Brook …
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Sumo grapples with ancient rule in age of woman PM
Nov 14 2025
The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women …
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Suns scorch depleted Pacers, Hawks hold off Jazz
Nov 14 2025
Phoenix's Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks combined for 65 points as the Suns became the latest NBA team to beat up on the …
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Henderson scores three touchdowns as Patriots top Jets
Nov 14 2025
The New England Patriots, powered by two rushing touchdowns and a TD catch by rookie TreVeyon Henderson, beat the New …
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Curacao thrash Bermuda 7-0 to top World Cup qualifying group as Jamaica held
Nov 14 2025
Curacao closed in on a 2026 World Cup berth on Thursday, routing Bermuda 7-0 to go top of their group in CONCACAF …
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Muntz eager to 'unleash weapons' from Fiji backline against France
Nov 14 2025
Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz says he is relishing the chance to "unleash" his star-studded backline against France in the …
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Galthie's France aim to 'come through' Boks defeat with Fiji match
Nov 14 2025
Fabien Galthie's wounded Six Nations champions France host Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday looking to get …
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Dodgers' Ohtani wins fourth MLB MVP award, Yankees' Judge bags a third
Nov 14 2025
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second straight World Series title, won his …
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Itoje summons spirit of 2019 as England bid for New Zealand win
Nov 14 2025
Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face New Zealand at Twickenham on …
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Australia capable of upsetting 'flat' Irish, says MacNeill
Nov 14 2025
Australia may have lost five of their last six Tests but could cause an upset in Saturday's Autumn international at …
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France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
Nov 14 2025
France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of …
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MLS to align calendar with world's top football leagues
Nov 14 2025
Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule in 2027 to align with the world's top football leagues in a …
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England stars buy into team-first mantra: Tuchel
Nov 13 2025
Thomas Tuchel insisted England's stars have bought into his team-building ethos after Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden …
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Ronaldo red 'nothing to do with me': Ireland coach
Nov 13 2025
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card he suffered as Portugal …
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England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role
Nov 13 2025
Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze maintained England's flawless record on the road to the World Cup but Jude Bellingham was …
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Mbappe, Olise star as France seal spot at 2026 World Cup
Nov 13 2025
Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to …
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Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world …
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'Ready' Rees-Zammit back in Wales's starting team to face Japan
Nov 13 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Saturday's clash with Japan in …
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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier
Nov 13 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another …
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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Nov 13 2025
Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an …
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Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil
Nov 13 2025
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles take a 7-2 record and three-game winning streak into their Sunday NFL clash …
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Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on …
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Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss
Nov 13 2025
Australia coach Joe Schmidt has achieved many things in a succesful rugby career, but the former Ireland boss is looking …
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Alldritt 'takes up the torch' for France against Fiji after South Africa loss
Nov 13 2025
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday recalled Gregory Alldritt to "take up the torch" as captain this weekend …
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Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland
Nov 13 2025
Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at …
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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive
Nov 13 2025
Star striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday in an …
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Wales boss Tandy 'excited' to see Rees-Zammit start against Japan
Nov 13 2025
Wales coach Steve Tandy said giving a start to Louis Rees-Zammit against Japan on Saturday was a "straightforward" …
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Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany
Nov 13 2025
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday backed Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to lead the line for his injury-hit …
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Fiji unchanged for France Autumn Nations Series trip
Nov 13 2025
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne announced on Thursday an unchanged starting lineup for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series …
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All Blacks boss Robertson at ease with 'respectful' England challenge to haka
Nov 13 2025
Scott Robertson insists New Zealand will have no qualms with a challenge to the haka from England at Twickenham on …
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France scrum-half Serin commits for two more seasons to Toulon
Nov 13 2025
France international scrum-half Baptiste Serin has extended his contract with French Top 14 side Toulon for two seasons …
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De Minaur knocks out Fritz to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Nov 13 2025
Alex de Minaur kept alive his chances of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after beating Taylor Fritz …
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Australia turn to O'Connor in search of Ireland inspiration
Nov 13 2025
James O'Connor has been summoned to revive Australia's faltering Autumn Nations Series campaign, with the veteran …
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Hansen and Prendergast start for Ireland against Australia
Nov 13 2025
Ireland's Mack Hansen will make a first Test start at full-back against his native Australia on Saturday, with Sam …
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McIlroy two shots off the lead as Kim top after round one in Dubai
Nov 13 2025
Rory McIlroy took a big first step towards capturing a seventh Order of Merit crown when he opened with a six-under par …
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Ikitau and O'Connor return as Wallabies make changes for Ireland
Nov 13 2025
Len Ikitau and James O'Connor have both been recalled to Australia's back-line as the Wallabies look to revive their …
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England great Anderson to play on for Lancashire
Nov 13 2025
James Anderson has signed a new one-year contract at county club Lancashire, meaning England's all-time most successful …
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Quesada sticks with Italy's Wallabies heroes for Springboks Test
Nov 13 2025
Gonzalo Quesada largely kept faith with the Italy team that stunned Australia last weekend, making just one change to …
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Springboks ring changes for Italy clash
Nov 13 2025
Rassie Erasmus on Thursday made sweeping changes to his South Africa team for the Autumn Series clash with Italy, …
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South Africa announces plan to bid for Olympic Games
Nov 13 2025
South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said Thursday, aiming to …
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South Africa's Bavuma says winning in India top ambition
Nov 13 2025
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Thursday said that the world champions are battle-ready to achieve their …
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Alldritt back to captain France against Fiji after South Africa loss
Nov 13 2025
Gregory Alldritt will captain France against Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend having been dropped for the …
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India's top tennis player says denied China visa
Nov 13 2025
India's top-ranked men's tennis player Sumit Nagal said China denied him a visa weeks before he was set to appear at an …
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Scott Barrett returns to skipper All Blacks against England
Nov 13 2025
Scott Barrett will return from injury to captain New Zealand against England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks …
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Spinners decide Tests in India, Gill says before South Africa opener
Nov 13 2025
India captain Shubman Gill said on Thursday fast bowlers could play a key role in the opening Test against South Africa, …
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Sri Lanka to stay in Pakistan after bomb, games move to Rawalpindi
Nov 13 2025
Sri Lanka's cricket board said Thursday that its players will remain in Pakistan to complete a one-day international …
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Curry lifts Warriors over Spurs, Thunder rout Lakers, Jokic shines
Nov 13 2025
Stephen Curry scored 46 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied to stun the San Antonio Spurs 125-120 on Wednesday …
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Duffy takes four as New Zealand crush West Indies to seal T20 series
Nov 13 2025
Jacob Duffy took 4-35 as New Zealand romped to a crushing eight-wicket win in the fifth T20 international against the …
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Smith says England speed kings could struggle in Ashes
Nov 13 2025
Steve Smith believes England may have picked the wrong bowlers for the Ashes, suggesting Australian wickets will be …
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Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify …
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Bayern stun Arsenal, Man Utd sink PSG in Women's Champions League
Nov 13 2025
Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, as …
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Skubal, Skenes win MLB Cy Young Awards for top pitchers
Nov 13 2025
Detroit's Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday and Paul Skenes was named …
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Gauff and Fritz back for United Cup against Swiatek's Poland
Nov 13 2025
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will spearhead the United States' title defence at the mixed teams United Cup in Australia, …
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Clippers' Beal to have season-ending surgery - report
Nov 12 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal will have surgery for a hip fracture and miss the rest of the NBA season, his …
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Portugal's Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him
Nov 12 2025
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in …
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England set for Etihad start to Euro 2028 tournament campaign
Nov 12 2025
England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with …
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Baxter says England must be 'selfless' to see off All Blacks
Nov 12 2025
Fin Baxter believes a "selfless' approach holds the key to England's hopes of a rare win over New Zealand when they face …
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Bayern battle back to shock Arsenal in Women's Champions League
Nov 12 2025
Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday.
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Scotland 'optimistic' Russell will be fit to face Argentina
Nov 12 2025
Scotland are increasingly confident senior players Finn Russell and Zander Fagerson will be fit to face Argentina with …
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New Zealand coach Robertson says Twickenham visit is 'why I'm doing the job'
Nov 12 2025
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson cannot wait to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks continue their …
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Auger-Aliassime beats Shelton to get off mark at ATP Finals
Nov 12 2025
Felix Auger-Aliassime got his ATP Finals bid up and running on Wednesday by beating Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 …
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Rees-Zammit back in Wales 'happy place' after Test return
Nov 12 2025
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Wednesday he had been back to his "happy place" after ending his 18-month exile …
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Chelsea winger Sterling's house burgled
Nov 12 2025
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling and his family were at home when burglars broke into the property last weekend.
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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
Nov 12 2025
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot …
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Wolves appoint Edwards as manager in bid to avoid relegation
Nov 12 2025
Premier League strugglers Wolves confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half …
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Tuchel warns Bellingham must fight for England berth at World Cup
Nov 12 2025
Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England's …
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Mbappe says France football team 'to remember' Paris terror victims
Nov 12 2025
France captain Kylian Mbappe said the national football team wished to remember all the victims of the 2015 Paris terror …
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Joshua decision on 2025 bout imminent - promoter
Nov 12 2025
A decision on whether former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua will fight in 2025 will be made later this …
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India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series
Nov 12 2025
Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world …
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