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Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'
AFP - 9m ago
The 2026 Winter Paralympics came to an end on Sunday with a glitzy closing ceremony in Cortina as China topped the medal …
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Sabalenka edges Rybakina to claim long-awaited Indian Wells title
AFP - 9m ago
Aryna Sabalenka saved a match point on the way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Elena Rybakina on Sunday to claim a …
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Stuttgart down Leipzig to strike blow in top-four race
AFP - 41m ago
Stuttgart's Deniz Undav scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over RB Leipzig on Sunday, sending the fourth-placed …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP - 1h ago
Arsenal's march towards the Premier League featured a historic contribution from teenager Max Dowman.
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Gilgeous-Alexander keeps streak alive as Thunder down Wolves
AFP - 1h ago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his record-breaking 20-point scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to an …
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Tudor sees Tottenham 'turning point' in Liverpool draw
AFP - 1h ago
Interim Tottenham boss Igor Tudor hailed an "amazing" spirit from his depleted squad to snatch a 1-1 draw at Liverpool …
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Troubled Spurs snatch late draw at Liverpool, Man Utd boost top-four bid
AFP - 2h ago
Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United …
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Espressos and red wine: Italy's baseball team captivates Classic
AFP - 1h ago
Home runs are greeted with a celebratory shot of espresso and the donning of an Armani jacket.
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USA win fifth straight gold in Paralympics ice hockey
AFP - 2h ago
The United States of America brought an end to competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday by claiming …
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Spurs strike late to stun Liverpool, end losing streak
AFP - 2h ago
Richarlison's 90th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Tottenham at Liverpool to snap a club-record losing streak …
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Stumbling Lyon miss chance to retake third in Ligue 1
AFP - 3h ago
Lyon's bid for automatic Champions League qualification suffered another blow in a 0-0 draw at 10-man Le Havre on Sunday …
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Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash Sevilla
AFP - 3h ago
Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga on …
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Carrick unfazed by Rooney support for Man Utd job
AFP - 36m ago
Michael Carrick opted to let Manchester United's results do the talking after Wayne Rooney tipped him to take charge at …
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Shiffrin claims Are World Cup slalom victory
AFP - 4h ago
Three-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 109th World Cup victory after winning the slalom event in Are, …
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Vingegaard wins Paris-Nice as Martinez claims final stage
AFP - 4h ago
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard claimed his first Paris-Nice title as Frenchman Lenny Martinez pipped …
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Man Utd sink Villa to boost top-four bid
AFP - 1h ago
Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals …
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No country 'formally' boycotting Paralympics ceremony: organisers
AFP - 4h ago
Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics said on Sunday that no countries are "formally" boycotting the closing …
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Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA
AFP - 4h ago
The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in …
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England players back Borthwick '100 per cent' despite turgid Six Nations
AFP - 5h ago
England ended a sluggish Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 48-46 loss to champions France in Paris after a …
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Iran women's football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media
AFP - 6h ago
The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for …
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Wainwright confident of better days ahead for Wales after Italy win
AFP - 3h ago
Aaron Wainwright believes the future is bright for Wales after they finally ended a long wait to win a Six Nations match …
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Verstappen downbeat after 'particularly bad' Red Bull weekend
AFP - 8h ago
Red Bull's Max Verstappen bemoaned Sunday a "particularly bad" weekend where the four-time world champion retired from …
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South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20
AFP - 7h ago
A new-look South Africa scythed through New Zealand's batting lineup to comfortably win Sunday's first Twenty20 …
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Antonelli says 'big dream' came true with first GP win
AFP - 7h ago
Teenager Kimi Antonelli said one of his "big dreams" came true in China on Sunday when he won a grand prix for the first …
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McLaren boss laments 'incredibly frustrating' double China failure
AFP - 6h ago
Team principal Andrea Stella said it was "incredibly frustrating" after both of his McLaren cars failed to start the …
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Odermatt wins super-G title as bad weather cancels Courchevel
AFP - 3h ago
The penultimate super-G race of the World Cup season was called off at Courchevel on Sunday leaving Swiss racer Marco …
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Odermatt wins Super-G title as bad weather cancels Couchevel
AFP - 8m ago
The penultimate super-G race of the world cup season was called off at Courchevel on Sunday leaving Swiss racer Marco …
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Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix with Mercedes 1-2 in China
AFP - 4h ago
An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George …
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Mercedes teenager Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China
AFP - 8h ago
An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George …
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Both McLarens out of Chinese Grand Prix before start
AFP - 2h ago
The McLarens of world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were unable to take part in the Chinese Grand Prix on …
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Japan hammer Philippines 7-0 to sweep into Women's Asian Cup semis
AFP - 4h ago
Ruthless Japan crushed the Philippines 7-0 on Sunday to book a Women's Asian Cup semi-final with South Korea and close …
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Italy to face Venezuela in World Baseball Classic semis
AFP - 4h ago
Wilyer Abreu and Maikel Garcia smashed home runs as Venezuela dethroned defending champion Japan 8-5 on Saturday to …
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Lakers edge Nuggets in OT while Wemby sparks Spurs win
AFP - 3h ago
Luka Doncic sank a baseline jumper with half a second remaining in overtime on Saturday to give the Los Angeles Lakers a …
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Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz
AFP - 14h ago
Carlos Alcaraz said it wasn't pressure to extend his perfect start to 2026 but superb play from Daniil Medvedev that …
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Medvedev snaps Alcaraz win streak, sets Indian Wells final with Sinner
AFP - 11h ago
Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to …
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China says no fear of hosts Australia in Women's Asian Cup semi-final
AFP - 11h ago
China coach Ante Milicic declared his team has no fear of facing hosts Australia in front of a big crowd in their …
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Alcaraz unbeaten run ends in Indian Wells semi-final loss to Medvedev
AFP - 10h ago
Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to …
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Reds coach Kiss 'rapt for the boys' after rousing Super Rugby win
AFP - 10h ago
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said he was "really rapt for the boys" after two tries in the last 10 minutes ensured a …
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Galthie hails 'lethal weapon' Bielle-Biarrey
AFP - 1h ago
France coach Fabien Galthie hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp victory over England …
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Aberg stretches lead to three at Players Championship
Mar 14 2026
Ludvig Aberg grinded through a difficult day for a one-under-par 71 and stretched his lead to three strokes after …
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Irish captain Doris proud of 'big performance' in win over Scots
Mar 14 2026
Ireland captain Caelan Doris said the senior players had "stood up" when it mattered after the Irish ended their Six …
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Title race not over, insists Man City boss Guardiola
Mar 14 2026
Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over despite a damaging 1-1 draw at West Ham that left …
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Italy edge Puerto Rico to reach World Baseball Classic semis
Mar 14 2026
Italy held off a late rally to beat Puerto Rico 8-6 on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the World Baseball …
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Ireland win Triple Crown but miss out on Six Nations title
Mar 14 2026
Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 on Saturday to win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years, before their dreams …
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Wembanyama powers Spurs over Hornets for 17th win in 19 games
Mar 14 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Saturday to lead San Antonio over Charlotte …
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Three Iranian football team members leave asylum in Australia
Mar 14 2026
Three more members of the Iranian women's football team have left their asylum in Australia and decided to return home, …
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Ramos hails France 'character' after last-gasp England win sweeps Six Nations title
Mar 14 2026
France match-winner Thomas Ramos said on Saturday their last-gasp 48-46 victory over England to clinch a second straight …
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Everton's Barry claims friends 'attacked' during Arsenal defeat
Mar 14 2026
Police are investigating claims by Everton striker Thierno Barry that friends of his were "attacked" during his side's …
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Guler scores from own half as Real Madrid thrash Elche
Mar 14 2026
Arda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real …
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France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England
Mar 14 2026
Thomas Ramos kicked a penalty after the final hooter to win the Six Nations for France with a mind-blowing 48-46 victory …
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Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Man City held by West Ham
Mar 14 2026
Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal closer to the title by becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer in a …
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Sinner beats Zverev to reach first Indian Wells final
Mar 14 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Indian …
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
Mar 14 2026
Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, …
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Rosenior unhappy with referee after bizarre huddle incident in Chelsea loss
Mar 14 2026
Liam Rosenior criticised Paul Tierney after the referee bizarrely gate-crashed Chelsea's pre-match huddle before …
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Man City held in blow to Premier League title bid
Mar 14 2026
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge was dealt a big blow by a 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham which left them …
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Livid Inter's Serie A title bid hit, McTominay returns in Napoli win
Mar 14 2026
Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …
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Win 'means everything' for skipper Lake as Wales end Six Nations losing streak
Mar 14 2026
Wales captain Dewi Lake said ending a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations with a 31-17 victory over Italy in …
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Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten
Mar 14 2026
Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal towards the title by becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer in a …
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Arsenal hero Dowman no 'normal' 16-year-old, says Arteta
Mar 14 2026
Mikel Arteta described Max Dowman becoming the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as a "magical moment" after …
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Chelsea top four push damaged by Newcastle defeat
Mar 14 2026
Newcastle forward Anthony sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea on Saturday that dealt a major blow to the Blues' bid to …
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Lens suffer blow to title hopes with Lorient loss
Mar 14 2026
Lens missed the chance to move top of Ligue 1 and put pressure on Paris Saint-Germain as they slipped to a 2-1 loss at …
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Nine-man Bayern fight to draw at Leverkusen
Mar 14 2026
Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful …
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Dowman, 16, makes Premier League history, gives Arsenal 10-point lead
Mar 14 2026
Max Dowman became the youngest ever goalscorer in the Premier League as the 16-year-old inspired Arsenal's late surge to …
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Sabalenka on a mission in blockbuster Indian Wells final against Rybakina
Mar 14 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka heads into a blockbuster final with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina determined …
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Livid Inter's Serie A title bid hit as McTominay returns for victorious Napoli
Mar 14 2026
Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …
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Wainwright at the double as Wales beat Italy to end Six Nations losing streak
Mar 14 2026
Wales finally ended a three-year wait for a Six Nations win with a 31-17 defeat of Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Former Germany women's star Popp signs with Borussia Dortmund
Mar 14 2026
Former Germany women's star Alexandra Popp on Saturday announced she will join Borussia Dortmund in the summer after …
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Atletico beat Getafe as Abqar sent off for touching Sorloth's crotch
Mar 14 2026
Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on Saturday, with the visitors reduced to 10 men when Abdel …
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Molina rocket helps Atletico beat 10-man Getafe
Mar 14 2026
Nahuel Molina scored a spectacular long-range strike as Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on …
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Inter's Serie A title bid hit with Atalanta draw
Mar 14 2026
Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …
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Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics
Mar 14 2026
Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev on Saturday defended the return of the Russian flag and anthem to the …
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France's Pinturault to retire at season's end
Mar 14 2026
Alexis Pinturault, France's most successful alpine skier with 34 victories on the World Cup circuit, announced Saturday …
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Nine-man Bayern hold on for draw at Leverkusen
Mar 14 2026
Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful …
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Carmona: actor, skateboarder, Paralympic history-maker
Mar 14 2026
Diogo Carmona has worn many hats in his young life, from his beginnings as a child actor to becoming a skateboarder …
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Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams alive in dashing Scotland's
Mar 14 2026
Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and win the Triple Crown for the …
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France's Godon wins chaotic Paris-Nice seventh stage, Vingegaard in control
Mar 14 2026
France's Dorian Godon won Saturday's shortened seventh and penultimate stage of the Paris-Nice with Dane Jonas …
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Iran state media says two more footballers pull Australia asylum bids
Mar 14 2026
Two more players of the Iranian women's football team, which competed in the Asian Cup in Australia, and one member of …
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Scheib seals World Cup giant slalom with Are win, Shiffrin fifth after scare
Mar 14 2026
Austrian Julia Scheib won her fifth giant slalom of the season in Are on Saturday to secure the discipline globe for the …
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Russia's Voronchikhina wins second gold medal at Winter Paralympics
Mar 14 2026
Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina secured her second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics on Saturday as she …
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France's Godon wins shortened Paris-Nice seventh stage, Vingegaard in control
Mar 14 2026
France's Dorian Godon won Saturday's shortened seventh and penultimate stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race with Dane …
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi 'cancelled or postponed': source to AFP
Mar 14 2026
Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be cancelled or rescheduled as the Middle East war engulfs the …
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China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis
Mar 14 2026
Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final against hosts Australia at the …
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Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog
Mar 14 2026
The men's world cup super-G event at Courchevel has been cancelled due to heavy snow and fog, the International Ski …
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Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history
Mar 14 2026
The 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest …
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'Hard to challenge' Ferrari in Chinese Grand Prix, admits Norris
Mar 14 2026
World champion Lando Norris admitted Saturday that McLaren had a performance deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari after he …
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Courchevel super-G postponed due to snow and fog
Mar 14 2026
The men's world cup super-G event at Courchevel has been postponed due to heavy snow and fog, the International Ski …
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China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis
Mar 14 2026
Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the …
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'Every lap is survival' laments Verstappen on Red Bull woes
Mar 14 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen cut a disconsolate figure Saturday after qualifying only eighth for the Chinese …
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Kimi Antonelli takes Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history
Mar 14 2026
The 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest …
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Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women's Asian Cup
Mar 14 2026
Coach Nils Nielsen said Saturday Japan have the tools to take apart the Philippines in their Women's Asian Cup …
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Mercedes' Russell wins 'pretty fun' Shanghai sprint from both Ferraris
Mar 14 2026
George Russell won "a pretty fun" sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, as the Mercedes driver continued …
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Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina
Mar 14 2026
Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion …
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Russell wins exciting sprint race at Chinese GP
Mar 14 2026
George Russell won a breathless sprint for Mercedes on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the first 100km dash in …
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USA to meet Dominicans in World Baseball Classic semis
Mar 14 2026
The United States struggled to another major sporting victory over border rival Canada on Friday to reach the World …
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Cavs crush Mavs while Knicks rip Indiana and Pistons roll
Mar 14 2026
Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 138-105 NBA victory at Dallas …
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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify
Mar 14 2026
Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to …
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Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis
Mar 14 2026
Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic …
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Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final
Mar 14 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka roared into her third Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, overpowering 14th-ranked …
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Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship
Mar 13 2026
Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday's second …
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Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey
Mar 13 2026
When thinking of Australia, one's mind tends to gravitate towards scorching sun and barbecues on the beach, but double …
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Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans
Mar 13 2026
Amine Gouiri came off the bench to smash home the only goal on Friday as Marseille consolidated their grip on third in …
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Streaks on line as Alcaraz takes on Medvedev in Indian Wells semis
Mar 13 2026
Someone's streak will end on Saturday when Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in 16 matches to start the season, faces red-hot …
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