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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
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Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row …
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Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup
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Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane powered Germany to a 2-1 win over World Cup co-hosts the United States in Chicago on …
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'Almost dying' - Simone Biles shares health scare on social media
AFP - 22m ago
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles revealed a recent health scare via an Instagram post on Saturday, revealing no details …
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Mexico cracks down on pirated goods ahead of World Cup
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Dozens of packages stuffed with shiny football jerseys have piled up in a Mexico City warehouse, each with a sticker …
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Exeter deny Saracens English Prem play-off place as McCall bows out
AFP - 35m ago
Exeter secured a place in English Prem rugby's semi-finals at the expense of Saracens after beating the London side …
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Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14 as champions
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Scrum-half Michael Ruru provided two assists to guide Vannes back to the Top 14 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Provence …
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Andreeva already eyeing second Grand Slam title after French Open triumph
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Mirra Andreeva said winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday at the French Open was "so much better" than she had …
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Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14
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Scrum-half Michael Ruru provided two assists to guide Vannes back to the Top 14 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Provence …
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LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup
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Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential strike during the World Cup, …
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French backup Samba arrives at World Cup by roundabout route
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Picked out for stardom at 18, goalkeeper Brice Samba is finally fulfilling his "dream" and going to the World Cup at 32 …
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Chwalinska hopes historic French Open final run can inspire
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World number 114 Maja Chwalinska says she hopes her run from qualifying all the way to the French Open final can be …
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Revived Hamilton admits 'tough' Monaco qualifying
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A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton swallowed his disappointment on Saturday after missing out on pole position for Ferrari at …
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Vollering stays cool to win shortened Giro d'Italia queen stage
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Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the queen stage of the women's Giro d'Italia on Saturday, shorn of the final 28 …
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Robinson rocks New Zealand again as rain frustrates England at Lord's
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Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to …
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Seixas eyes 'progress' test before Tour de France debut
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French cyclist Paul Seixas begins the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Sunday targeting a key test as deals with growing …
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'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
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Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his …
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Christmas Day lights up Epsom Derby as O'Brien makes more history
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Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to win four successive Epsom Derbies when Christmas Day eased to victory on …
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Teenager Antonelli claims Monaco pole for Mercedes after 'magic lap'
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Kimi Antonelli produced a "magic lap" to edge Max Verstappen in the dying seconds of Saturday's qualifying and claim …
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
AFP - 4h ago
Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row …
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Antonelli takes pole for Monaco F1 Grand Prix
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World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming …
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From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives 'dream'
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Mirra Andreeva has already come a long way from the heart of Siberia, but on Saturday she fulfilled her "dream", aged …
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Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open
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Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets …
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Robinson rocks New Zealand again as England press-on amid Lord's rain
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Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two wickets in quick succession, as England …
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Lay loving life as first lady of Lord's turf
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Meg Lay has swapped harvesting peas in New Zealand for tending the hallowed turf at Lord's as one of the few women in …
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Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
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Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his …
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Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough
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Alexander Zverev has been trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges to put …
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Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open
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Flavio Cobolli has ploughed his furrow in the shadow of his illustrious compatriot Jannik Sinner over the last few years …
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'Prevost is Real Madrid!': pope enters Spanish football schism
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Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, …
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Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
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Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in …
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Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test
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Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket …
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Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
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Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the …
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Rain checks England's bid for victory in 1st Test against New Zealand
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Rain prevented any play before lunch in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday as England looked to go 1-0 up in a …
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Zverev eyeing Grand Slam breakthrough in French Open final against Cobolli
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Alexander Zverev is hoping it will be fourth time lucky as he again targets a first Grand Slam title in Sunday's French …
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Rahul, Sudharsan push India to 209-2 in Afghanistan Test
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Opener KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan hit half-centuries as India reached 209-2 at tea on the first day of the one-off …
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Crusaders and Chiefs win ahead of all-New Zealand Super Rugby semi-finals
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The Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders powered to handsome Super Rugby play-off wins on Saturday to ensure four New …
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Crusaders beat Blues to book Super Rugby semi-final berth
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Fullback Johnny McNicholl scored a hat-trick of tries as the Canterbury Crusaders beat the ill-disciplined Auckland …
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Australian Rules bosses blast 'vile' racist abuse of player
AFP - 5h ago
Australian Rules bosses condemned racist and obscene social media messages targeting a Sudanese-born player as "vile" on …
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Wembanyama seeks clarity after heartbreaking Spurs loss
AFP - 11h ago
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in …
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Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
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Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the …
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In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene
AFP - 12h ago
In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- …
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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup
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World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final …
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Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout
AFP - 12h ago
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has apologised after their "embarrassing" Super Rugby playoff capitulation to the …
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Korda fights back at US Women's Open
AFP - 11h ago
World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women's Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in …
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'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets
AFP - 11h ago
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the …
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US confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup
AFP - 8h ago
Iran's football squad have been granted visas to enter the United Sates so they can play in the World Cup, US Ambassador …
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Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness
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Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming …
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FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry
Jun 05 2026
FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its …
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Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead
Jun 05 2026
JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's …
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Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says Tuchel
Jun 05 2026
Coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday said World Cup hopefuls England will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances …
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Spain thump England to close in on World Cup qualification
Jun 05 2026
Alexia Putellas scored a brace as world champions Spain leapfrogged European champions England in Women's World Cup …
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Pochettino frustrated by injured Richards' World Cup status
Jun 05 2026
Coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday said injured defender Chris Richards will not play in the United States' friendly …
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Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling after Gay's fifty on England debut
Jun 05 2026
Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at …
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Injured Germany starlet Karl may miss World Cup, says Nagelsmann
Jun 05 2026
Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl may miss this summer's World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, coach …
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McLaren hit a bump after celebrations
Jun 05 2026
Twenty-four hours after celebrating their landmark 1,000 Formula One race entry with an array of champion drivers and …
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Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice
Jun 05 2026
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to …
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Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling at Lord's
Jun 05 2026
Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at …
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Cobolli to play Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws
Jun 05 2026
Italy's Flavio Cobolli said he was "sad and happy at the same time" after reaching his first Grand Slam final at the …
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Zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover
Jun 05 2026
Alexander Zverev said on Friday that he "feels fine" and does not think French Open final opponent Flavio Cobolli will …
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Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad
Jun 05 2026
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next …
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Zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after beating Mensik
Jun 05 2026
Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in …
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Smith steadies England as New Zealand set 254 to win first Test
Jun 05 2026
Jamie Smith helped England recover from a middle-order collapse as they set New Zealand 254 to win the first Test at …
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Cobolli to face Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws
Jun 05 2026
Flavio Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the French Open final after his semi-final opponent and fellow Italian …
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Thundering On storms home to win Epsom Oaks
Jun 05 2026
Thundering On won the Epsom Oaks on Friday in impressive fashion to give two-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph …
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Zverev eases past Mensik to reach second French Open final
Jun 05 2026
Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in …
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Yamal named La Liga player of the year
Jun 05 2026
Teenage Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal was named player of the year in la Liga on Friday after spearheading the club's …
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England collapse gives New Zealand hope in first Test
Jun 05 2026
England suffered a dramatic middle-order collapse on Friday, losing four wickets for just one run, as New Zealand fought …
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FIFA ups payments to clubs who send players to World Cup
Jun 05 2026
Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, …
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From Siberia to French Open final, Andreeva living 'dream'
Jun 05 2026
Mirra Andreeva has already come a long way from the heart of Siberia, but on Saturday she can, at 19, fulfil her "dream" …
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Chwalinska, the 'tennis freak' making Roland Garros history
Jun 05 2026
Just two weeks ago, few but the most die-hard of tennis fans would have been familiar with the name Maja Chwalinska.
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Leclerc beats Hamilton as Ferrari shine in Monaco F1 practice
Jun 05 2026
Charles Leclerc made local knowledge pay on Friday when he topped the times for Ferrari in opening practice for his home …
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England's Robinson takes five wickets as New Zealand all out for 113
Jun 05 2026
Ollie Robinson celebrated a five-wicket haul on his return to England duty as New Zealand were dismissed for just 113 on …
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Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move over Israel stay
Jun 05 2026
Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestinian …
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Man City chairman will 'say everything' after verdict on financial charges
Jun 05 2026
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak plans to "say everything" about the club's battle with Premier League …
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Chwalinska bidding to take final step at French Open against Andreeva
Jun 05 2026
Maja Chwalinska will bid to become only the second qualifier in the professional era to win a Grand Slam title on …
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Former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix
Jun 05 2026
Philippe Saint-Andre told AFP many people had said he "was mad" to coach French second tier rugby side Aix-en-Provence …
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Serena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin
Jun 05 2026
Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the …
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Ireland head coach Farrell extends contract until 2031
Jun 05 2026
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension that will take him to the end of the 2031 Rugby World …
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Hurricanes hammer hapless Brumbies to make Super Rugby semi-finals
Jun 05 2026
Cam Roigard and Ruben Love gave another glimpse of their potential All Blacks combination on Friday as the Wellington …
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Sooryavanshi, 15, in line for maiden India call-up: report
Jun 05 2026
The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to be named in India's T20 squad while skipper …
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Japan change World Cup training sites in Mexico over conditions
Jun 05 2026
Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the …
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Irish racing great O'Brien bids to make Epsom Derby history
Jun 05 2026
Aidan O'Brien saddles four runners in Saturday's Epsom Derby and has a chance of sweeping the first three places, just …
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Uzbekistan's debut World Cup crowns surge in football popularity
Jun 05 2026
With its team already hailed as heroes and under the star guidance of Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, …
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Kupcho seizes slim lead in US Women's Open at Riviera
Jun 05 2026
Jennifer Kupcho made a hot start in firing a five-under-par 66 for a one-shot lead in the first round of the US Women's …
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Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York
Jun 05 2026
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying …
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Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight
Jun 05 2026
Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump's unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House …
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Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff
Jun 05 2026
Queensland Reds' Les Kiss is confident his team can "scare" the Waikato Chiefs in their Super Rugby playoff in what …
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Selfie-seeking fan banned for life by NBA after crashing Finals game
Jun 05 2026
A fan who crashed the court in San Antonio in a bid to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during game one …
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Clark, Spaun part of four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament
Jun 04 2026
A pair of US Open winners in Wyndham Clark and JJ Spaun were in a four-way tie for the lead alongside Tommy Fleetwood …
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Wemby counts on 'normal' Spurs to bounce back in NBA Finals
Jun 04 2026
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says there's no need for heroics as the Spurs aim to battle back from a deflating …
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LA Olympics boss Wasserman says will not step down over Epstein links
Jun 04 2026
Casey Wasserman said Thursday he has never considered stepping down as Los Angeles Olympics chief since his name …
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Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
Jun 04 2026
Olympic champion Noah Lyles scorched to victory in the men's 100m at the Rome Diamond League meeting on Thursday in …
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Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France
Jun 04 2026
Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Ivory Coast stunned France 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in Nantes on Thursday.
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Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash
Jun 04 2026
Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the …
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Qualifier Chwalinska in 'shock' at French Open title run
Jun 04 2026
Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska admitted she felt "overwhelmed" by her shock run from qualifying to the final of …
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Four-wicket Robinson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test after England slump
Jun 04 2026
England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a …
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Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss
Jun 04 2026
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier …
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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win
Jun 04 2026
Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in their decisive third and final …
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Four-wicket Robinson rocks New Zealand in 1st Test after England collapse
Jun 04 2026
Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening …
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Andreeva stays focused to race past Kostyuk into French Open final
Jun 04 2026
Mirra Andreeva was so focused she could "see the hairs on the ball" as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to …
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Colombia court bans pro-Trump candidate from using jersey as symbol
Jun 04 2026
A Colombian judge on Thursday banned hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella from using the national …
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Unfazed Antonelli plans to race with freedom
Jun 04 2026
Championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli intends to race free of worry during this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix as he …
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Four-wicket Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in 1st Test
Jun 04 2026
Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening …
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