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Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years
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Xabi Alonso praised Jordan Henderson after the Chelsea midfielder rolled back the years with a double in the 5-1 …
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Renshaw ends long wait to put Australia on top in first S.Africa Test
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Matt Renshaw batted with icy calm until he ended a near decade wait for a Test century before the Australia batsman …
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Romero claims Atletico late win at Alaves
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Cristiano Romero's header in the 87th minute earned Atletico Madrid a narrow 2-1 win at 10-man Alaves on Saturday, …
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Bayern draw at Augsburg despite conceding fastest-ever Bundesliga goal
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Bayern Munich twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Augsburg on Saturday after a mistake from Manuel Neuer led to the …
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Arsenal back on track after Leeds scare, five-star Chelsea run riot
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Arsenal got back on track as the Premier League champions survived a scare to beat Leeds 2-1, while Chelsea's blistering …
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French prodigy Seixas becomes youngest Giro di Lombardia winner
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French prodigy Paul Seixas ended his breakout season as a history-making Monument winner with a "dream" victory at the …
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Verstappen on pole as he hunts first Singapore Grand Prix win
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Max Verstappen roared to an all-important pole position on Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix to continue a dominant …
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Verstappen on pole position as he hunts first Singapore GP win
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Max Verstappen roared to an all-important pole position on Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix to continue a dominant …
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Australia strike early after Renshaw's 190 against South Africa
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Australia struck early in South Africa's innings after Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190 and steered the tourists into …
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Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse, says Arteta
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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had learned lessons from their "extremely average" performance at Brighton before the …
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Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday …
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Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger
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Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been ruled out of action for at least a month with a broken finger, coach Gian Piero …
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Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position
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Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190 and steered Australia into a strong position on the second day of the first Test …
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Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener
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A moustached Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to kick-start his title bid at the Shanghai Masters on …
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Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City
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Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, …
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Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday …
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Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva
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A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play …
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Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034
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Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034.
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Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes
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Max Verstappen won a wet and wild Singapore sprint race for Red Bull on Saturday after George Russell crashed his …
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Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach
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Les Kiss told his Australia side to "return fire" in the second Test against New Zealand after a heavy defeat on …
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All Blacks learn from 'failed' Springboks series to punish Wallabies
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Coach Dave Rennie says New Zealand learned from their "failed" series against South Africa in unleashing a comprehensive …
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Marquez grabs MotoGP championship lead after Indonesia sprint chaos
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Spain's Marc Marquez seized the lead from compatriot Jorge Martin in the MotoGP world championship following victory in …
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Russian teenager Andreeva breezes into China Open final
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Mirra Andreeva breezed into the China Open final on Saturday, brushing aside Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2, and will play …
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All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies
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New Zealand powered clear in the second half to beat Australia 50-19 on Saturday, extending their remarkable unbeaten …
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Marquez grabs MotoGP championship lead with Indonesia sprint win
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Spain's Marc Marquez seized the lead from compatriot Jorge Martin in the MotoGP world championship following victory in …
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Schauffele closes in on leaders after 'weird' round in Japan
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Double major winner Xander Schauffele moved four shots off the lead in Japan after carding two eagles and a double bogey …
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Medvedev through at Shanghai Masters in first match since disqualification
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Daniil Medvedev fought back to beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Shanghai …
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Fernandez trumps MotoGP championship duo to grab Indonesia pole
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Spain's Raul Fernandez took a memorable first pole position in his MotoGP career in Indonesia on Saturday to grab the …
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Brewers aim to take down two-time defending champion Dodgers in NLCS rematch
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The Milwaukee Brewers believe they have what it takes to squash the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series three-peat bid …
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Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens
Oct 09 2026
Lyon missed the chance to go top of Ligue 1 on Friday after sliding to their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 at …
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Prince Harry booed at English rugby match
Oct 09 2026
Britain's Prince Harry was booed by a section of the crowd as he watched Leicester play Gloucester in an English Prem …
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Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins
Oct 09 2026
Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia will be challenged by a world-class field in the …
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Fuellkrug halts Dortmund after late goal flurry
Oct 09 2026
Niclas Fuellkrug scored on his return to Borussia Dortmund on Friday as Werder Bremen scored twice late on to snatch a …
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Injured Ravens quarterback Jackson ruled out of Falcons clash
Oct 09 2026
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with a left ankle injury, …
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'Iron Mike' Ditka hailed as 'gold standard' NFL legend
Oct 09 2026
Mike Ditka's death on Friday at age 86 was mourned across the NFL as colleagues he inspired and rivals recalled his …
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Hope, Rutherford fire West Indies to record T20 chase of 250
Oct 09 2026
Skipper Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford struck blazing knocks as the West Indies recorded the second-highest T20 chase …
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Lombardia promises gripping end to season in Pogacar absence
Oct 09 2026
Tadej Pogacar's five-year-long iron-like grip on the Giro di Lombardia will come to an end on Saturday in what promises …
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Mike Ditka: Chicago Bears icon as player and coach
Oct 09 2026
Mike Ditka was already an NFL champion and Chicago icon when he guided the celebrated 1985 Bears to the Super Bowl …
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Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka
Oct 09 2026
Pakistan's newest skipper Sahibzada Farhan hit a swashbuckling half-century to guide Pakistan to a four-wicket win over …
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NFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86
Oct 09 2026
Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, …
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Turkey sack coach Montella after Nations League woe
Oct 09 2026
Vincenzo Montella was sacked as head coach of Turkey on Friday following a string of Nations League defeats.
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Verstappen continues resurgence with pole for Singapore sprint
Oct 09 2026
Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying …
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Australia struggle against South Africa quicks in first Test
Oct 09 2026
South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on …
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Australia struggle against South Africa's fast bowlers
Oct 09 2026
South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on …
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De Zerbi calls on struggling Spurs to react in Man Utd clash
Oct 09 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-of-the-table Tottenham to "react" to the pressure of their crunch clash with fellow …
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Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict
Oct 09 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was vital to "respect the process" after Manchester City were found guilty of …
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Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca
Oct 09 2026
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said Friday he has absolute faith the club will win its appeal after being found …
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Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup
Oct 09 2026
Defence guru Shaun Edwards and former head coach Mario Ledesma have joined the Argentina coaching staff, with the World …
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Man City whistleblower Pinto to stay under police protection
Oct 09 2026
Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into …
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Man Utd boss Carrick 'personally' affected by Man City verdict
Oct 09 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he has been "personally" affected by Manchester City being found guilty …
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Red Bull's Verstappen takes pole position for Singapore GP sprint race
Oct 09 2026
Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying …
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Man City case causing 'uncertainty' for whole Premier League, says Iraola
Oct 09 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the lack of clarity over Manchester City's future after the club was found guilty of …
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Chelsea star Palmer 'committed' to England insists Alonso
Oct 09 2026
Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer's commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel said the Chelsea forward had missed too …
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Home hope Zheng sets up Mertens clash in China Open semis
Oct 09 2026
Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the …
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Barca skipper Raphinha out against Getafe and Galatasaray
Oct 09 2026
Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club's next two matches after picking up a hamstring issue while playing for …
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Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match
Oct 09 2026
Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match …
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Kompany 'proud' of Man City success despite guilty verdict
Oct 09 2026
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists he is still "really proud" of his success with the club after it …
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Fernandez logs record lap at Indonesia MotoGP practice
Oct 09 2026
Raul Fernandez set a new lap record to top the standings at the end of a crash-laden practice session at the Indonesian …
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'I completely trust the club,' says Man City boss Maresca
Oct 09 2026
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said on Friday that he had absolute faith in the club after it was found guilty of …
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'10 out of 10' Quintana reminisces over dream Vuelta win
Oct 09 2026
Recently-retired Nairo Quintana won the Giro d'Italia during his storied career and finished on the Tour de France …
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Mourinho lashes out at 'ridiculous' criticism of Mbappe
Oct 09 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho slammed criticism of star striker Kylian Mbappe, on Friday labelling the attacks as …
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Maddinson given shock recall but fails to score
Oct 09 2026
Australia recalled Nic Maddinson after a near 10-year absence from Test cricket, but the opening batsman was out without …
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Russell goes fastest in practice for smoggy Singapore GP
Oct 09 2026
George Russell in a Mercedes topped the timesheets Friday in the only practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix at a …
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Home hope Zheng storms into China Open semi-finals
Oct 09 2026
Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the …
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Everton's US owners mull sale of club two years after takeover
Oct 09 2026
Everton's American owners are considering selling the Premier League club less than two years after they took control.
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Zverev churns out win in Shanghai Masters opener
Oct 09 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev churned out an opening win over Chinese wildcard Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) at the Shanghai …
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More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth
Oct 09 2026
Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of …
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LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers
Oct 09 2026
NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but …
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Guardians rally for 9-5 victory over White Sox to stay alive in MLB playoffs
Oct 09 2026
The Cleveland Guardians exploded for six runs in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Thursday and …
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Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of NFL season
Oct 09 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels standing in for injured Baker Mayfield, …
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James shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers
Oct 09 2026
NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but …
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Wallabies expect fast-paced All Blacks in Bledisloe opener
Oct 09 2026
Australian captain Harry Wilson said on Friday he expects New Zealand to unleash high speed rugby under …
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Record Eden Park streak creates tension for All Blacks
Oct 09 2026
New Zealand admit defending their proud record at Eden Park comes with a pressure that mounts every year as they prepare …
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Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdicts
Oct 09 2026
Manchester City are set for a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday in their first outing since being found guilty of …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid playing catch-up in Clasico countdown
Oct 09 2026
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trail leaders Barcelona by six points as La Liga action resumes this weekend, with Spanish …
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Aces star Wilson wins record-extending fifth WNBA MVP
Oct 08 2026
Las Vegas Aces center-forward A'ja Wilson was named the WNBA Most Valuable Player for a record fifth time, bagging the …
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Montagliani to seek CONCACAF re-election in boost for Infantino: reports
Oct 08 2026
Victor Montagliani, widely touted as the biggest potential threat to Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election bid, intends to …
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Undefeated 49ers seek Seahawks revenge
Oct 08 2026
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan will seek revenge for the 49ers' drubbing in last year's playoffs at the hands of the …
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Bordeaux confirmed in sixth tier of French football
Oct 08 2026
Six-time French champions Bordeaux, who were sanctioned in the summer for financial irregularities, will play the …
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Argentina friendlies no fairy tale for African footballers
Oct 08 2026
When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina -- including superstar Lionel Messi's …
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MLB proposes shortening season, reforming playoffs
Oct 08 2026
Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed reducing the number of regular-season games from 162 to 154 and changing …
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Swiss captain Xhaka gets suspended fine for fake Covid cert
Oct 08 2026
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has been fined 150,000 Swiss francs ($180,000) after admitting using a forged Covid …
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Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says Haaland
Oct 08 2026
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 …
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Eckert 'forever grateful' for Southampton support over spy scandal
Oct 08 2026
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert said Thursday he will "forever be grateful" for the club's support over his role in the …
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CAS opens hearing into Senegal AFCON title appeal
Oct 08 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of …
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UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
Oct 08 2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing …
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Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides
Oct 08 2026
Rwanda will host an F1 Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told AFP Thursday, …
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Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is
Oct 08 2026
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will …
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Antonelli and Russell to run different Mercedes aero packages in Singapore
Oct 08 2026
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday he would continue to run the new Mercedes car specification at this weekend's Singapore …
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Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova
Oct 08 2026
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), …
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'I love that challenge': Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore
Oct 08 2026
Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he would love a wet race at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend after rain in Malaysia a …
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Kovac's tough love has Dortmund dreaming of title charge
Oct 08 2026
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is defying his critics so far this season, having guided the team to their best start …
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Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
Oct 08 2026
Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he …
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Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
Oct 08 2026
Motorsport's global governing body said transboundary haze from Indonesian fires, which pushed air pollution in …
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Sri Lanka appoints Kusal Mendis as Test captain
Oct 08 2026
Sri Lanka's cricket board appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva who …
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Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
Oct 08 2026
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that he believes McLaren can challenge for the podium again this week in …
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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
Oct 08 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star …
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Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
Oct 08 2026
Defending champion Marc Marquez vowed to go on the "attack" on Thursday as he chases down compatriot Jorge Martin at the …
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
Oct 08 2026
World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday …
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Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
Oct 08 2026
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain of the Test team on Thursday, ahead of selection for next …
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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
Oct 08 2026
Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their …
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
Oct 08 2026
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs …
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