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It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
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Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league
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Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi …
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Djokovic's Grand Slam future uncertain after brutal US Open defeat
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A record-setting 25th Grand Slam title looks even further from Novak Djokovic's grasp after the Serb great's brutal …
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French Top 14 boss offers 'no guarantees' for first Club World Cup
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French Top 14 president Yann Roubert said on Monday rugby union's inaugural Club World Cup is not guaranteed unless …
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Munoz reunites with Glasner after joining Forest from Palace
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Colombia right-back Daniel Munoz will be reunited with manager Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest after completing a …
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Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for £124 million
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France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League …
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Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
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France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League …
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Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal
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Brazilian winger Allan has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal from Palmeiras for a reported fee of £34 million …
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Root says new balls behind batsmen's struggles in England
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Joe Root believes a new batch of Dukes balls are the reason why there have been few big scores in Test cricket in …
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Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test
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South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four predictable changes to the team that started a victory over New …
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South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult
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South Korea's women's football federation announced an investigation Monday over allegations a female referee insulted …
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African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory
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Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa scored with a clever over-the-shoulder flick to seal a 2-0 Premier …
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Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open
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Venus Williams tumbled out of the US Open first round early Monday, the veteran US tennis icon losing in straight sets …
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Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
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Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to …
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Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years
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Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to …
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Injuries cloud tennis as US Open gets under way
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After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their …
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Itauma says 'I'll be back' after bruising heavyweight title loss
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Moses Itauma vowed "I'll be back" after the Briton fell short in his bid to become the second-youngest heavyweight world …
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FIFA president Infantino 'must go', says ex-UEFA boss Platini
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French football great Michel Platini said on Sunday FIFA president Gianni Infantino "must go" following the scandals …
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Brilliant Palou clinches fourth straight IndyCar crown
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Spain's Alex Palou clinched his fourth consecutive IndyCar Series title -- and fifth in six seasons -- on Sunday to …
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Yin holds off Kim to win sixth LPGA title, end title drought
Aug 30 2026
China's Yin Ruoning held her nerve to end her two-year title drought and claim the sixth LPGA Tour victory of her career …
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Medvedev advances without drama at US Open
Aug 30 2026
One year on from a spectacular first-round meltdown, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev made his way serenely into …
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Top-ranked Scheffler storms to PGA Tour Championship win
Aug 30 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler produced a final day charge on Sunday to overhaul Viktor Hovland and win the PGA Tour …
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Monaco beat Marseille to go top, Rosenior's Paris FC thump Nice
Aug 30 2026
Monaco stormed to the top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Marseille on Sunday as former Chelsea boss Lionel Rosenior led …
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Bellingham, Mbappe fire as Real Madrid ease to Malaga win
Aug 30 2026
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid's perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in …
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Calhanoglu fires Inter to nervy Cagliari win, Como stun Napoli
Aug 30 2026
Hakan Calhanoglu's early strike earned Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday as they continued a perfect start to …
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Root urges England to be 'grown-ups' after Pakistan series win
Aug 30 2026
England captain Joe Root urged his side to celebrate in a "grown-up way" after a 194-run success in the second Test at …
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Pegula shakes off nerves in US Open first-round win
Aug 30 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula conquered US Open first-round nerves to dispatch Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Sunday, …
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Aaron Donald ends retirement to rejoin Rams: team
Aug 30 2026
Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald has rejoined the Los Angeles Rams after ending his two-season …
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Como spoil Allegri's Napoli home debut
Aug 30 2026
Como pulled off their latest feat of Serie A giant-killing on Sunday as a 2-1 win at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona …
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England v Pakistan second Test: Three talking points
Aug 30 2026
England thrashed Pakistan by 194 runs to win the second Test at Lord's on Sunday and so take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in a …
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Rashford's return 'fantastic' for Man Utd, says Carrick
Aug 30 2026
Michael Carrick said on Sunday he believes Marcus Rashford will make a big impact on his return to Manchester United and …
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Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich
Aug 30 2026
Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Aug 30 2026
Chelsea and Manchester City have adjusted fastest to a Premier League season of change, while Liverpool and Tottenham …
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Robinson strikes again as England wrap up Pakistan series win
Aug 30 2026
Ollie Robinson led the way once more as England clinched a series win over Pakistan with a thumping 194-run win in the …
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Pegula shakes off nerves, Ruse in US Open first-round win
Aug 30 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula conquered US Open first-round nerves to dispatch Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Sunday, …
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Fernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller
Aug 30 2026
Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi …
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Suzuki sends 'perfect' Freiburg past Bremen, Schalke lose
Aug 30 2026
Japan's Yuito Suzuki scored a sensational hat-trick as Freiburg cruised to a 4-1 home win over Werder Bremen on Sunday, …
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Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article says Alonso
Aug 30 2026
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea are still a work in progress after a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday extended his …
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Mas wins Vuelta 9th stage to extend lead
Aug 30 2026
Spaniard Enric Mas extended his Vuelta a Espana lead, a day after previous red jersey wearer Tadej Pogacar crashed out …
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Dortmund's Konstantelias to miss 'several months' with knee injury
Aug 30 2026
Borussia Dortmund newcomer Giannis Konstantelias will miss "several months" with a serious knee injury picked up in …
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Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller, Leeds hold Brentford
Aug 30 2026
Chelsea's fearsome front three stretched Xabi Alonso's perfect start at Stamford Bridge in a thrilling 4-3 win over …
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Robinson strikes as England close in on series win over Pakistan
Aug 30 2026
Ollie Robinson continued to torment Pakistan as England eyed a series-clinching win in the second Test at Lord's on …
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Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller to extend Alonso's perfect start
Aug 30 2026
Free-scoring Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso's perfect start as manager with an eye-catching 4-3 win against Brighton on …
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In-form Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix
Aug 30 2026
Marc Marquez claimed a dominant victory at the Aragon MotoGP to put himself firmly in the title hunt on Sunday, with …
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Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix
Aug 30 2026
Marc Marquez claimed a dominant victory at the Aragon MotoGP on Sunday, with Pedro Acosta finishing second and Marco …
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Robinson rocks Pakistan again as England eye series win at Lord's
Aug 30 2026
Ollie Robinson tormented Pakistan again as England closed in on a series-clinching win in the second Test at Lord's on …
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Barcelona's Yamal getting back to 'top level': Flick
Aug 30 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his "top level" ahead of …
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Van Dijk wants Gakpo to stay at Liverpool amid Man City interest
Aug 30 2026
Virgil van Dijk is hoping Liverpool hang on to Cody Gakpo with Manchester City reportedly closing in on the Dutch …
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Dutch federation calls for football summit without Infantino
Aug 30 2026
The Dutch football federation (KNVB) on Sunday said "FIFA needs new leadership" and that it would like to host a summit …
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Five-wicket Abbas has Lord's landmark as Pakistan set 389 to win second Test
Aug 30 2026
Mohammad Abbas finally achieved a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul on Sunday, but …
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Chelsea sign Argentina 'stopper Martinez from Villa
Aug 30 2026
Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit …
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Parry clinches first title with WTA Monterrey win
Aug 30 2026
France's Diane Parry bagged the first singles title of her career with an upset defeat of Belgian second seed Elise …
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Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame
Aug 30 2026
A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal …
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Gobena and Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories
Aug 30 2026
Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men's and women's races …
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Hovland takes solo lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship
Aug 29 2026
Viktor Hovland opened a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour Championship on Saturday as Rory McIlroy surged back into …
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US Open top seed Zverev downplays favorite status
Aug 29 2026
The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions …
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Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga
Aug 29 2026
Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla …
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Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina
Aug 29 2026
Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina 27-21 in …
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Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history
Aug 29 2026
Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the …
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Juve notch second straight win, Fiorentina's centenary party falls flat
Aug 29 2026
Juventus saw off Parma 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the Serie A season on Saturday, while …
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Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open
Aug 29 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are "all good" for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to …
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Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1
Aug 29 2026
Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his …
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Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights
Aug 29 2026
Four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the first night session of the US Open, kicking off his latest quest for an …
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Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'
Aug 29 2026
Rival coaches Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie exchanged barbs about South Africa's scrumming tactics after the Springboks …
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'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles
Aug 29 2026
Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's dismal 2-0 defeat against Newcastle but insisted he won't panic after the …
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Bloodied Pogacar pulls out of Vuelta a Espana after heavy fall
Aug 29 2026
Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulled out of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday after suffering injuries including a fractured …
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Lawrence's fifty leaves Pakistan facing record chase to level England series
Aug 29 2026
Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a …
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Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut, Dortmund beat Hamburg
Aug 29 2026
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer …
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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again
Aug 29 2026
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw …
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USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set
Aug 29 2026
The exact formulation of a new Grand Slam player advisory council is still under discussion as top tournaments seek to …
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Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to second successive defeat
Aug 29 2026
Big-spending Tottenham crashed to a second successive Premier League defeat as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa inspired …
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South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
Aug 29 2026
South Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at …
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Ivory Coast captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
Aug 29 2026
Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his …
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Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut
Aug 29 2026
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer …
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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, Hull extend dream start
Aug 29 2026
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw …
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'Smooth' Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP sprint, Bezzecchi on pole
Aug 29 2026
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez glided to a dominant sprint win at MotorLand on Saturday after Italian Marco …
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Abbas strikes again but England build huge lead over Pakistan
Aug 29 2026
Mohammad Abbas was in the wickets again on Saturday but England built a huge lead of over 300 runs in the second Test …
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Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut
Aug 29 2026
Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz's strike that salvaged a …
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Bezzecchi takes Aragon MotoGP pole, Marc Marquez ripostes in sprint
Aug 29 2026
Italy's Marco Bezzecchi snatched a surprise pole position for the Aragon MotoGP on Saturday, smashing the MotorLand lap …
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Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or
Aug 29 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go …
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Rain frustrates England's bid for Pakistan series win
Aug 29 2026
England's push for a series-clinching win over Pakistan was halted by rain on Saturday, with no play before lunch on the …
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Rafael Leao leaving AC Milan for Galatasaray
Aug 29 2026
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray …
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India's Neeraj Chopra out for season with ankle injury
Aug 29 2026
India's two-time Olympic javelin medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Saturday that he has been ruled out for the rest of the …
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Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030
Aug 29 2026
Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a contract extension …
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Ramos strikes as AC Milan beat Venezia
Aug 29 2026
Star signing Goncalo Ramos scored with a flashing drive from a tight angle for his first Serie A goal as AC Milan beat …
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Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1
Aug 28 2026
Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to …
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Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship
Aug 28 2026
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship's $10 million top …
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Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension
Aug 28 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane confirmed on Friday he has started talks to extend his deal at the German champions …
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Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace
Aug 28 2026
Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on …
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Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga opener
Aug 28 2026
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in …
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Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
Aug 28 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling …
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Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in Palace rout
Aug 28 2026
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star's brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of …
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Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aug 28 2026
Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third …
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England pace quartet might keep Archer going until he is 40
Aug 28 2026
Jofra Archer said he might play "until I'm 40" thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look …
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Aston Villa seal swoop for Chelsea striker Jackson
Aug 28 2026
Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported club-record £65 million ($87 …
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Springboks a wounded beast, warns All Blacks captain Savea
Aug 28 2026
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said on Friday that South Africa are a "wounded beast", desperate for revenge after …
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Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan collapse in second Test
Aug 28 2026
Ollie Robinson took a sensational 4-11 in 13 overs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against …
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Leknessund breaks away to win emotional Vuelta stage seven
Aug 28 2026
On the day Norway's king died, Andreas Leknessund grabbed the country's fourth-ever Vuelta a Espana stage victory after …
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Bezzecchi edges Marquez brothers in blazing Spanish MotoGP practice
Aug 28 2026
Marco Bezzecchi edged out brothers Alex and Marc Marquez in a knife-edged second practice session for the Spanish MotoGP …
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Former Spain captain Morata joins second-tier Leganes
Aug 28 2026
Veteran striker Alvaro Morata on Friday joined Spanish second-division outfit Leganes on loan from Italian side Como.
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Ukraine opposes reintegration of Russia to motorsport
Aug 28 2026
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) has challenged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) over the …
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Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan all out for 110 in second Test
Aug 28 2026
Ollie Robinson took a sensational four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test …
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