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Brewers oust Cubs and will face Dodgers in MLB playoffs
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William Contreras, Andrew Vaughn and Brice Turang blasted solo home runs to give Milwaukee a 3-1 victory over the …
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Treading fine line, NBA money machine kicks into gear on China return
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The NBA brought star-studded lineups to Macau this week for the league's return to China after six years but many of the …
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Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps
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Lionel Messi scored twice to spark Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, seizing the lead in Major League …
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Walsh wins World Cup 50m fly in short course world record
Oct 11 2025
Gretchen Walsh shattered her own short course world record in the 50m butterfly on Saturday with a victory in 23.72sec …
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Woods undergoes lower back disc replacement surgery
Oct 11 2025
Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, …
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Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
Oct 11 2025
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of …
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Simmonds guides Pau to Top 14 summit with Bayonne win
Oct 11 2025
English fly-half Joe Simmonds scored 22 points to lift Pau to the summit of Top 14 on Saturday with a 47-24 success over …
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Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before Israel clash
Oct 11 2025
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a Group I fixture with Israel which will …
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Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before contested Israel clash
Oct 11 2025
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a contested Group I fixture with Israel …
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Gerrard rejects chance of Rangers return
Oct 11 2025
Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of contention to return for a second stint as manager …
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Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup return in easy win over Israel
Oct 11 2025
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of …
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Police disperse pro-Palestinian activists outside Israel v Norway match
Oct 11 2025
Norwegian police on Saturday dispersed a gathering of pro-Palestinian activists with tear gas and made several arrests …
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Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone power England to summit of Women's World Cup
Oct 11 2025
England stamped their authority on the Women's World Cup with a commanding 89-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on …
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Pro-Palestinian march, actions at Israel v Norway match
Oct 11 2025
Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced …
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Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark
Oct 11 2025
Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth …
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Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin
Oct 11 2025
An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin …
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Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph
Oct 11 2025
Tadej Pogacar won the Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's …
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Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final
Oct 11 2025
Jessica Pegula fought back to end Aryna Sabalenka's perfect record in Wuhan with a dramatic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory …
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Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket
Oct 11 2025
Captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test century of the year to put India firmly in control against West Indies on …
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Spinners keep India in command after Gill ton against West Indies
Oct 11 2025
India's spinners struck regular blows to dent West Indies' reply as the hosts extended their dominance in the second …
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Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland
Oct 11 2025
Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could …
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Gauff beats Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final
Oct 11 2025
Coco Gauff survived a battle of wills against Jasmine Paolini on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final for the first …
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Mariners out-last Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings to advance in MLB playoffs
Oct 11 2025
Jorge Polanco delivered the walk-off single in the 15th inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a …
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Curacao boost World Cup hopes with Jamaica win
Oct 11 2025
Curacao boosted their chances of reaching the World Cup for the first time on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Jamaica in …
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Balogun equalises as US held 1-1 by Ecuador
Oct 11 2025
Folarin Balogun scored a second-half equaliser as the United States came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw with Ecuador …
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Aces sweep Mercury to win third WNBA title in four years
Oct 11 2025
The Las Vegas Aces, powered by 31 points from A'ja Wilson, captured their third title in four seasons on Friday, beating …
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Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly
Oct 11 2025
Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in …
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McKeown sizzles as short course World Cup kicks off
Oct 11 2025
Australian Kaylee McKeown clocked a sizzling 25.42sec to win the women's 50m backstroke at the World Cup short course …
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Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France in World Cup qualifying
Oct 10 2025
Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup …
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Women's athletics venture Athlos showcases sport in New York
Oct 10 2025
Beneath the towering, neon-lit billboards of Times Square, six of the world's top long jumpers are soaring through the …
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Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan
Oct 10 2025
France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and …
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Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg
Oct 10 2025
Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on …
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NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol
Oct 10 2025
The NFL launched an investigation on Friday into how league concussion protocol was applied to New York Giants …
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From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series
Oct 10 2025
Roki Sasaki's first appearance at Dodger Stadium ended in tears. His first season in Major League Baseball could end in …
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Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout
Oct 10 2025
World super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a bruised hand during a sparring session that forced …
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Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win
Oct 10 2025
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, …
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Dogged Devine leads New Zealand to crushing win over Bangladesh
Oct 10 2025
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine continued her golden run of form with a gutsy 63 to help the Kiwis to their first win …
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Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win
Oct 10 2025
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, …
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Packed crowd greets NBA return to China after six-year absence
Oct 10 2025
The Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets 132-127 in overtime in a sold-out pre-season game in Macau on Friday as fans …
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Resurgent Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals
Oct 10 2025
Daniil Medvedev said he was showing "signs of my previous self" after the former world number one eased past Alex de …
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Cyclist Gee claims ex-team Israel PT seeking millions in damages
Oct 10 2025
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee has claimed that his former team, Israel Premier-Tech, is seeking millions of euros in …
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Italian cycling star Viviani to retire
Oct 10 2025
Italian Elia Viviani, an Olympic gold medallist and winner of stages on all three Grand Tours, announced Friday his …
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Estevao scores twice as five-star Brazil thrash South Korea
Oct 10 2025
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South …
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Liam Gallagher, Tyson Fury among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton
Oct 10 2025
Oasis star Liam Gallagher and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury were among the mourners at the funeral of British former …
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Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semis as Swiatek stunned by Paolini
Oct 10 2025
Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open …
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Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals
Oct 10 2025
Daniil Medvedev eased past world number seven Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure the last place in the Shanghai …
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Ton-up Jaiswal steers dominant India to 318-2 in West Indies Test
Oct 10 2025
Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smacked 173 not out as India moved ominously towards a massive first-innings total in …
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Cycling's Giro d'Italia to start in Bulgaria in 2026: organisers
Oct 10 2025
Next year's Giro d'Italia grand tour will begin in Bulgaria -- a first for the Balkan country -- organisers RCS Sport …
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Tyson Fury, Liam Gallagher among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton
Oct 10 2025
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Manchester on Friday as stars from the sporting world gathered to bid a final …
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Premier League ref Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse
Oct 10 2025
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage …
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'Duck' Alcaraz and 'Cow' Federer: China tennis fans delight in nicknames
Oct 10 2025
The tennis world is in China this month with fans getting the chance to cheer on some of the sport's biggest stars.
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Relentless Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semi-finals
Oct 10 2025
Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year and a clash with Jessica Pegula after a 6-3, 6-3 win over …
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Unseeded Rinderknech ousts Auger-Aliassime to reach Shanghai semis
Oct 10 2025
France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Friday as he claimed the …
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Jaiswal ton propels India to 220-1 in West Indies Test
Oct 10 2025
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a sparkling century to put India on course for a big total as they reached 220-1 at tea on …
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Schauffele jumps into share of second in Japan
Oct 10 2025
Xander Schauffele moved four shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan …
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India lose Rahul after strong start in West Indies Test
Oct 10 2025
India started strongly but lost KL Rahul to reach 94-1 at lunch on the first day of the second Test against West Indies …
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Dodgers win thriller to advance after Phillies blunder
Oct 10 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a thrilling 2-1 walkoff victory in extra innings to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Unstoppable Pogacar targets more history at season-ending Il Lombardia
Oct 10 2025
Tadej Pogacar is red-hot favourite to match a feat only ever achieved by cycling icon Eddy Merckx as the Slovenian …
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Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow relishing Top 14 reunion with 'juggernauts' La Rochelle
Oct 10 2025
Stade Francais's ex-New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said he is looking forward to facing former team La …
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Australia in 'tight' race to have Cummins fit for Ashes opener
Oct 10 2025
Australia is in a "tight" race to get injured captain Pat Cummins ready for the first Ashes Test in November, coach …
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Giants stun Super Bowl campion Eagles 34-17
Oct 10 2025
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart piloted the New York Giants to a 34-17 NFL victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on …
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Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas
Oct 10 2025
Sam Kerr is poised to return to international football following a lengthy injury layoff after she was named Friday in …
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Tuchel slams 'silent' England fans
Oct 10 2025
Thomas Tuchel blasted England's "silent" fans for failing to back his team loudly enough during their 3-0 friendly win …
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Lakers' James to miss NBA season-opener with sciatica: reports
Oct 09 2025
Los Angeles superstar LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers' NBA season-opener after the team said he will be sidelined …
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Saka lights up England's confident friendly win over Wales
Oct 09 2025
Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a 3-0 win over Wales, …
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Scotland sink Greece to boost bid to reach World Cup
Oct 09 2025
Scotland stepped up their bid to qualify for the World Cup as Lewis Ferguson's first international goal paved the way …
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Ex-Celtics star Pierce arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Oct 09 2025
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce, who won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics, was arrested this week in Los …
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Scotland keep World Cup dream alive with Greece comeback, Dutch win
Oct 09 2025
Scotland roared back to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday to boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, …
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Saka gem headlines England's confident friendly win over Wales
Oct 09 2025
Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a comprehensive 3-0 …
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Chiefs, Ravens look for spark amid early season struggles
Oct 09 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will look to get their faltering seasons back on track on Sunday following a …
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Argentina gives Boca Juniors manager Russo emotional stadium send-off
Oct 09 2025
Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats, Boca Juniors …
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Amoura scores twice as Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 09 2025
Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World …
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Home comforts beckon as under-fire Wirtz returns to Germany duty
Oct 09 2025
After a difficult start in Liverpool, midfielder Florian Wirtz will hope a return to the familiar surroundings of …
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Italian athlete gets three-year ban for spying on Olympic champion Jacobs
Oct 09 2025
The brother of Filippo Tortu, a member of Italy's 4x100m relay team that won Olympic gold in Tokyo, was suspended for …
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Rabiot backed by French players' union in row over Serie A match abroad
Oct 09 2025
The French players' union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at …
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Sabalenka, with help from Djokovic, and Swiatek reach Wuhan quarters
Oct 09 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final Thursday, having revealed she …
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'Concerned' Djokovic to meet 204th-ranked Vacherot in Shanghai semis
Oct 09 2025
Novak Djokovic said Thursday he was "concerned" about his physical state, but still dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs …
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Israel PT cycling team to miss Lombardy Tour by 'mutual agreement': organisers
Oct 09 2025
Organisers of cycling's prestigious Giro di Lombardia, RCS on Thursday announced that the Israel Premier-Tech team that …
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Monaco sack coach Hutter, line up Pocognoli: sources
Oct 09 2025
Monaco sacked their Austrian coach Adi Hutter on Thursday and are set to replace him with Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli, …
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Djokovic to meet 204th-ranked Vacherot in Shanghai Masters semi-final
Oct 09 2025
Novak Djokovic looked far from his best Thursday but dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai …
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Mbappe 'relaxed' and ready to play in France's World Cup qualifiers
Oct 09 2025
France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday he was feeling relaxed with his life in Madrid and was in good shape as his …
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French cycling sprinter Demare announces retirement
Oct 09 2025
French sprinter Arnaud Demare announced on Thursday that he would retire from professional cycling after Sunday's …
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World no. 204 Vacherot stuns Rune to reach Shanghai semi-finals
Oct 09 2025
Qualifier Valentin Vacherot battled back to stun world number 11 Holger Rune and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals …
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India's Gill out to avoid 'mental fatigue' from constant cricket
Oct 09 2025
Shubman Gill said Thursday that his biggest opponent could be "mental fatigue" after the India Test captain recently …
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NBA commissioner says 'tremendous interest' on return to China
Oct 09 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that there was "tremendous interest" as the league returns to China …
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Double world champion Rovanpera calls time on rally career
Oct 09 2025
Two-time title-holder Kalle Rovanpera announced his retirement from the world rally championship on Thursday aged just …
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Deschamps says adaptation the key to not becoming an 'old fool'
Oct 09 2025
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted to AFP in an interview that he has had to learn to adapt to the younger …
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Schauffele, Morikawa struggle at blustery Baycurrent Classic
Oct 09 2025
Ryder Cup teammates Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa were both four shots off the lead after Thursday's opening …
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Ukrainian takes sumo by storm after fleeing war to pursue dreams
Oct 09 2025
Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in …
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Ruthless Sabalenka races into Wuhan quarters after Djokovic boost
Oct 09 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final Thursday, having revealed she …
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Jays topple Yankees in MLB playoffs as Phillies, Tigers, Cubs stay alive
Oct 09 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays knocked the New York Yankees out of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the …
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Wilson drills game-winner as Aces hold off Mercury in WNBA Finals
Oct 09 2025
Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson drained a turnaround jump shot with .3 seconds left as the Aces held off Phoenix 90-88 on …
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Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in Brazil friendly
Oct 09 2025
South Korea captain Son Heung-min is set to break his country's record for most appearances for the men's national team …
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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive
Oct 09 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League …
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Pro-Palestinian protest threat racks up tension for Italy's World Cup qualifier with Israel
Oct 09 2025
Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is …
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Boca Juniors manager Russo dies aged 69: Argentine Football Association
Oct 08 2025
The coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69, the Argentine Football …
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Tigers rally to beat Mariners, stay alive in MLB playoffs
Oct 08 2025
Riley Greene and Javier Baez both homered in a four-run sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Seattle …
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Man Utd win on women's Champions League debut, Chelsea held by Twente
Oct 08 2025
Manchester United's women beat Valerenga 1-0 to mark their debut in the Champions League, while Chelsea could only …
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Flintoff did not feel 'valued' by new Superchargers owners
Oct 08 2025
England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff has walked away from his role as coach of the Northern Superchargers after …
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Zidane's son Luca 'proud' to play for Algeria
Oct 08 2025
French football legend Zinedine Zidane's son Luca said on Wednesday he is "proud" to represent Algeria ahead of the …
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Kane out but Tuchel wants more of the same from England
Oct 08 2025
England will be without captain Harry Kane in Thursday's friendly against Wales as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to build …
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Ratcliffe gives Amorim three years to prove himself at Man Utd
Oct 08 2025
Ruben Amorim has been given three years to prove himself at Manchester United after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insisted he …
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