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Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
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Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a …
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Doncic and James power Lakers over Rockets as win streak hits seven
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Luka Doncic scored 40 points and LeBron James added 30 on Wednesday to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Houston …
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Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'
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Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, …
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Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
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Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain …
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World indoor athletics championships: five stand-out events
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Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson headline the world indoor athletics championships that kick off in Torun, Poland, …
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Scotland's Laidlaw extends tenure as Hurricanes coach
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Clark Laidlaw extended his coaching contract with New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes into a fourth year Thursday with …
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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter …
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Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over AFCON decision as Morocco defend appeal
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Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its …
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Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final
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Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but …
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Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami cup clash
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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, scoring for Inter Miami in …
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Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 18 2026
Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool …
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Tudor impressed by 'improved' Spurs despite Champions League exit
Mar 18 2026
Igor Tudor claimed Tottenham's spirited Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid showed they have improved enough …
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PSG will not relish Liverpool reunion, says Slot
Mar 18 2026
Arne Slot believes Liverpool fired a warning shot to Paris Saint-Germain of what they are capable of in a 4-0 thrashing …
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Kane says Bayern 'don't fear anyone' ahead of Real clash
Mar 18 2026
Harry Kane said Bayern Munich had nothing to fear in taking on Real Madrid after setting up a quarter-final clash with …
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Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta to set up Real clash
Mar 18 2026
Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Atalanta 4-1 at home in the Champions League last 16 on …
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Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 18 2026
Liverpool shrugged off their Premier League malaise to storm into the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing …
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Atletico survive Spurs scare to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 18 2026
Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham's bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite …
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Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 18 2026
Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 …
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WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official
Mar 18 2026
The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, officials said …
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Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
Mar 18 2026
Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation …
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Billionaire Dyson buys 50 percent stake in Bath rugby
Mar 18 2026
British billionaire businessman James Dyson has acquired a 50 percent stake in Bath, the English Prem rugby champions …
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PSG's Barcola ruled out for several weeks with ankle injury
Mar 18 2026
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has been ruled out for "the next few weeks" with an ankle injury, the …
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Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle
Mar 18 2026
The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on …
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Aston Villa want to be more than 'maybe team' in Europa League quest
Mar 18 2026
Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa …
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McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms
Mar 18 2026
Rory McIlroy is pleased with his recovery from a back injury and excited to play the Masters in three weeks as defending …
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Vinicius 'should be loved by everyone' says Donnarumma after celebration row
Mar 18 2026
Gianluigi Donnarumma has questioned why Vinicius Junior celebrated his goals at Manchester City on Tuesday in front of …
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Fernandez uncertain over Chelsea future after Champions League exit
Mar 18 2026
Enzo Fernandez has suggested he could leave Chelsea at the end of the current season after the London club were knocked …
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Carrick urges England boss Tuchel to call up United trio
Mar 18 2026
Michael Carrick has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to give Manchester United trio Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and …
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Three sporting champions to be stripped of titles for non-doping reasons
Mar 18 2026
Senegal's shock disqualification as African football champions on Tuesday is not the first time winners of a sporting …
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Aston Villa want to be more than a 'maybe team' in quest for Europa League
Mar 18 2026
Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa …
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WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: reports
Mar 18 2026
The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, US media …
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Stripping Senegal of AFCON title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Mar 18 2026
Senegal football fans Wednesday slammed the decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and …
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Doku adamant Man City still have plenty to play for after Champions League exit
Mar 18 2026
Jeremy Doku believes Manchester City demonstrated enough quality while being knocked out of the Champions League to show …
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Buttler ready to continue England career despite 'poor' T20 World Cup
Mar 18 2026
Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a "poor tournament" at the recent …
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Iran women's football team cross Turkish border to head home: AFP
Mar 18 2026
The Iranian women's national football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday, among them several players …
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Arsenal's Trossard says Leverkusen win ideal ahead of League Cup final
Mar 18 2026
Arsenal's Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen is the perfect preparation for Sunday's League Cup final with …
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Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up Women's Asian Cup final with Australia
Mar 18 2026
A clinical Japan swept past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to set up a Women's Asian Cup final against hosts Australia, …
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AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Mar 18 2026
Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to …
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Celtic keeper Schmeichel fears shoulder injury could end his career
Mar 18 2026
Kasper Schmeichel has revealed a major shoulder injury could end his career.
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Record setters Duplantis, Hodgkinson headline Torun world indoors
Mar 18 2026
Olympic gold medallists Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson headline a stellar cast of athletes for the world indoor …
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Venezuela stun USA to win politically charged World Baseball crown
Mar 18 2026
Venezuela stunned the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday for the first time, sparking an …
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'Special human' Slipper to break Super Rugby appearance record
Mar 18 2026
James Slipper was hailed as "a special human" Wednesday after being named in the ACT Brumbies side to face the Waikato …
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Greenland's teenage boxers throwing punches to survive
Mar 18 2026
When the bell rang, William let out a cry drowned out by the crowd: that night, the Greenlandic teen was boxing for his …
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder clinch playoff berth
Mar 18 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to …
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Venezuela stun United States to win World Baseball Classic
Mar 18 2026
Venezuela stunned the United States' star-studded "dream team" 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time …
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Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions
Mar 18 2026
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and …
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Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW
Mar 18 2026
Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was appointed head coach of New South Wales on Wednesday, vowing to …
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China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache
Mar 18 2026
China coach Ante Milicic said his "brave" team was tracking in the right direction despite their crushing loss to …
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Resilient Australia 'need to be better' in Women's Asian Cup final
Mar 18 2026
Australia coach Joe Montemurro praised his team's resilience after they ground into the Women's Asian Cup final, but …
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PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal march into Champions League last eight
Mar 18 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, record 15-time winners Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the quarter-finals of the …
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Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Pochettino says World Cup roster still 'open'
Mar 18 2026
Mauricio Pochettino included out-of-favor midfielder Giovanni Reyna alongside Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie in …
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'Incomplete' Man City not what they once were, says Guardiola
Mar 17 2026
Pep Guardiola believes a new-look Manchester City need time to match the feats of his earlier years in charge after …
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Arteta hails 'magical' Eze after Arsenal star sinks Leverkusen
Mar 17 2026
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer …
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Real Madrid 'change' under Champions League spotlight: Vinicius
Mar 17 2026
Vinicius Junior said "everything changes" for Real Madrid in the Champions League after his double dumped out Manchester …
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Clinical PSG bury Chelsea to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 17 2026
Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a …
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Real Madrid dump Man City out of Champions League once more
Mar 17 2026
Real Madrid dumped 10-man Manchester City out of the Champions League for the fourth time in five seasons as a 2-1 …
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Eze rocket fires Arsenal into Champions League quarters
Mar 17 2026
Arsenal eased into the Champions League quarter-finals as Eberechi Eze's stunning strike inspired a 2-0 win over Bayer …
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Sporting Lisbon thrash Bodo/Glimt to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 17 2026
Sporting Lisbon made an impressive comeback to hammer Norwegian giantkillers Bodo/Glimt 5-0 on Tuesday and reach the …
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Atletico boss Simeone defends Spurs star Romero
Mar 17 2026
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said he is a "big fan" of Cristian Romero as he defended the under-fire Tottenham …
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Iran women's football team arrive in Turkey on way home
Mar 17 2026
The Iranian women's national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation …
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Mexico prepared to host Iran World Cup games, says president
Mar 17 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her country is prepared to host Iran's first-round matches at …
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Slot vows to win back support of frustrated Liverpool fans
Mar 17 2026
Arne Slot insists he can win back the support of Liverpool's frustrated fans after admitting he "must have done a lot of …
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Van de Ven insists it's 'nonsense' to say players don't care about Spurs' plight
Mar 17 2026
Micky van de Ven is adamant it is "nonsense" to suggest that Tottenham Hotspur players are indifferent about the threat …
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Newcastle must grow under Camp Nou pressure: Howe
Mar 17 2026
Newcastle coach Eddie Howe on Tuesday called on his players to grow rather than shrink under the lights at Camp Nou when …
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Kompany warns of complacency as injury-hit Bayern host Atalanta
Mar 17 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Tuesday his "biggest role" was preventing complacency as his undermanned side …
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Kerr 'frustrated' at six-figure sum owed to him by Johnson's failed Grand Slam Track
Mar 17 2026
Britain's Josh Kerr is "frustrated" by the six-figure sum owed to him by US athletics great Michael Johnson's failed …
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Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
Mar 17 2026
Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to …
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Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final
Mar 17 2026
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scored the winner to put hosts Australia into the Women's Asian Cup final with a tense 2-1 …
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Barca Flick's 'last job' but not yet certain on renewal
Mar 17 2026
Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not know yet if he will extend his Barcelona contract, but is certain that …
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Pope says idea England 'weren't fussed' about the Ashes was tough to take
Mar 17 2026
Ollie Pope believes the idea England "weren't fussed" during their woeful Ashes tour of Australia was unfair on the …
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Thai eSports players sentenced over SEA Games cheating scandal
Mar 17 2026
A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced two eSports players to three months in detention for cheating at the Southeast Asian …
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Malaysia hit with 3-0 forfeits to send Vietnam to Asian Cup
Mar 17 2026
Malaysia's 2027 Asian Cup hopes were ended Tuesday after the country was hit with 3-0 forfeits in two qualifiers for …
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Hard-hitting Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa
Mar 17 2026
Devon Conway blasted a half-century before New Zealand skittled South Africa cheaply to win the second Twenty20 …
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Georgia ready for rugby elite despite rare Portugal defeat
Mar 17 2026
Georgia are ready to join either an expanded Six Nations or to provide a team to join the United Rugby Championship as …
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Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win, Spurs sink Clippers
Mar 17 2026
Luka Doncic scored 36 points as the in-form Los Angeles Lakers powered to their sixth straight victory with a 100-92 …
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Gavaskar condemns Indian-owned franchise for signing Pakistan bowler
Mar 17 2026
India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has alleged that the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by an Indian-owned …
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Venezuela end Italy fairytale to reach World Baseball Classic final
Mar 17 2026
Venezuela advanced to the final of the World Baseball Classic on Monday, ending Italy's fairytale campaign with a …
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Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
Mar 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe is ready to return from injury as Real Madrid aim to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League …
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Iran footballers train with Australia club and say 'everything will be fine'
Mar 17 2026
Two Iranian women footballers have trained with the Australian club Brisbane Roar after seeking asylum in the country, …
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Former tennis world number 39 banned for doping
Mar 16 2026
Australian tennis player turned coach Marinko Matosevic was slapped with a four-year ban on Tuesday for breaching …
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
Mar 16 2026
Wolves staged an impressive fightback from two goals down against Brentford as the Premier League's bottom club rescued …
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Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
Mar 16 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is "not 100 percent" fit so will miss two friendlies later this month …
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PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea: Dembele
Mar 16 2026
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has urged the Champions League holders to show no mercy in their last-16 …
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Chelsea huddle not meant to 'antagonise' says Rosenior
Mar 16 2026
Liam Rosenior insisted Chelsea's controversial pre-match huddle is not meant to antagonise opponents as he refused to …
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Laporta's new Barca chapter begins with Newcastle clash
Mar 16 2026
Cava was flowing before the votes had even begun to be counted, and it was spilling everywhere when the counting was …
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Out-of-favour Livingstone says 'no-one cares' in England set-up
Mar 16 2026
Liam Livingstone has slammed the England hierarchy following his exile from international cricket, saying "no-one cares …
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Rising star Antonelli says Chinese GP triumph 'starting point' for F1 success
Mar 16 2026
Kimi Antonelli said Monday that he is eyeing further Formula One success after the teenage Italian announced himself on …
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Teen star Dowman ready to make impact for Arsenal says Arteta
Mar 16 2026
Mikel Arteta said Max Dowman is ready to start "regularly" for Arsenal after the history-making teen sensation pushes …
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Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup
Mar 16 2026
Eddie Jones believes it would be "foolhardy" for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to replace Steve Borthwick as England …
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Man City must be 'perfect' to stun Real Madrid: Guardiola
Mar 16 2026
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have to play a "perfect" game when they face the "massive" task of overturning …
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Ntamack set for Toulouse return at Bordeaux-Begles
Mar 16 2026
France fly-half Romain Ntamack is expected to return from injury for Toulouse this weekend, the French Top 14 club said …
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Rooney says patience needed with Premier League record-breaker Dowman
Mar 16 2026
Wayne Rooney believes patience will be needed as teenage Premier League record-breaker Max Dowman continues his …
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City boss Guardiola still has hope of revival against Real Madrid
Mar 16 2026
Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his Manchester City side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against …
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Szoboszlai warns time against Liverpool in quest for Champions League place
Mar 16 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai believes Liverpool are "running out of time" in their bid to secure Champions League qualification …
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Record breaker Duplantis ready for return to 'special' Torun
Mar 16 2026
Pole vault king Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis says he is raring to return to the site of his first world record this week, …
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Chinese firms seek to loosen West's grip on lucrative snow business
Mar 16 2026
Lianhuashan's slopes have been kept snow-covered by ageing European snow cannons for more than 20 years, but the Beijing …
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Gilgeous-Alexander keeps streak alive as Thunder down Wolves
Mar 16 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his record-breaking 20-point scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to an …
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Future looks bright for Ireland and Farrell, says ex-Irish prop Ross
Mar 16 2026
Andy Farrell will "not be happy" that Ireland finished runners-up in the Six Nations, but he will be satisfied at the …
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Epic Six Nations raises defensive questions before Rugby World Cup
Mar 16 2026
As a Six Nations tournament widely lauded as the greatest ever came to a close on Saturday, the teams were left to …
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English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check
Mar 16 2026
Kings of the league phase, England's six Champions League sides were made to look like paupers in the first legs of the …
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Races off, Mercedes dominance, McLaren woe: China GP talking points
Mar 16 2026
Kimi Antonelli, 19, converted being the youngest pole-sitter in history into a maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix …
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Sinner tops Medvedev to win first Indian Wells title
Mar 16 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner surged home to beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday to capture his first …
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