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Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling at Lord's
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Flavio Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the French Open final after his semi-final opponent and fellow Italian …
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Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice
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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to …
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Thundering On storms home to win Epsom Oaks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Qualifier Chwalinska downs Shnaider to reach French Open final
Jun 04 2026
Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as she beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets …
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Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in first Test
Jun 04 2026
Ollie Robinson marked his first over in Test cricket for more than two years with a sensational three-wicket burst as …
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Hamilton coy on Monaco chances
Jun 04 2026
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday played down his and Ferrari's chances at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
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England collapse to 140 all out against New Zealand in first Test
Jun 04 2026
Kyle Jamieson did the bulk of the damage as England were dismissed for 140 on the opening day of the first Test against …
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Leclerc rejected rival offers to stick with Ferrari
Jun 04 2026
Charles Leclerc rejected offers from rival teams to extend his contract with Ferrari because he loves the team so much …
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England collapse against New Zealand in first Test
Jun 04 2026
Kyle Jamieson did the bulk of the damage as England suffered a dramatic collapse on the opening day of the first Test …
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Shaheen-led Pakistan dismisses Australia for 157 in third ODI
Jun 04 2026
Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi took three wickets as Pakistan dismissed Australia for 157 in their third and final …
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Andreeva races past Kostyuk to reach French Open final
Jun 04 2026
Mirra Andreeva raced into her first Grand Slam final as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on …
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Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions
Jun 04 2026
Jose Mourinho has filed suit at Europe's top rights court on grounds his right to freedom of expression was violated …
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Mboko hails 'Queen' Serena ahead of tennis legend's return
Jun 04 2026
Serena Williams started preparations for her sensational return from retirement as she took to the Queen's Club practice …
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Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal
Jun 04 2026
Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club's new head coach …
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Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman
Jun 04 2026
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before …
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Martinez Novell replaces Hjulmand as Leverkusen coach
Jun 04 2026
Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the appointment of Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell as manager, replacing former …
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Napoli confirm Conte exit with Allegri tipped as new coach
Jun 04 2026
Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed on Thursday that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years …
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New Zealand dismiss England debutant Gay before rain halts 150th Lord's Test
Jun 04 2026
New Zealand enjoyed an early breakthrough as they dismissed England debutant Emilio Gay cheaply in the 150th Test at …
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Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis
Jun 04 2026
Alexander Zverev may insist that he does not "particularly care" about being the runaway favourite to win a maiden Grand …
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City weigh legal action after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland
Jun 04 2026
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would …
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Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest
Jun 04 2026
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after …
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Brunson vows no let up after Knicks comeback sinks Spurs
Jun 04 2026
Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can't afford to relax after …
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South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
Jun 04 2026
South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final …
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Wembanyama 'not worried' after Knicks stun Spurs in finals opener
Jun 04 2026
Victor Wembanyama refused to hit the panic button on Wednesday after the San Antonio Spurs blew a double-digit lead to …
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Knicks rally to beat Spurs in NBA Finals game-one thriller
Jun 04 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the San Antonio …
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Ferrari tipped to end Antonelli's winning run
Jun 04 2026
Local hero Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end Ferrari's long winless streak and finish …
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"I am from Bosnia" -- Bosnia's first World Cup success
Jun 04 2026
"I am from Bosnia, Take me to America" -- with brass instruments, guitars and a video clip featuring grilled meat, …
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Brumbies battle the odds in Super Rugby playoff against Hurricanes
Jun 04 2026
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has urged his team to block out the past as they bid to upset the Wellington …
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Morocco's dual-national scouting policy pays rich dividends
Jun 04 2026
For a while, dual-national footballers were a rarity in the Moroccan national team, but today they account for the …
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Favourites keep apart in lead up to Tour de France
Jun 04 2026
The Tour de France promises perhaps one of the greatest yellow jersey battles in recent memory when it begins in one …
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Thanks millions! New Zealand footballer meets influencer behind viral fame
Jun 04 2026
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne met the influencer behind his stunning viral fame on Wednesday, presenting him with a …
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NBA 'on schedule' with Europe league plans: Silver
Jun 04 2026
The NBA is "very much on schedule" with plans to launch a new European league in 2027, commissioner Adam Silver said …
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Plan to merge BBL's Melbourne teams sparks 'anxiety' for players
Jun 04 2026
Melbourne's two Big Bash League sides -- the Stars and the Renegades -- are set to merge into a single Twenty20 …
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World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
Jun 04 2026
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that …
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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
Jun 04 2026
Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution …
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NZ football star meets influencer behind viral fame
Jun 03 2026
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as …
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'Thank you, Football' - quarterback Russell Wilson confirms move to broadcasting
Jun 03 2026
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media …
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Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm up
Jun 03 2026
Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before …
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Arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured
Jun 03 2026
Matteo Arnaldi booked an all-Italian French Open semi-final against Flavio Cobolli as Matteo Berrettini's run at Roland …
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Who said what: French Open day 11
Jun 03 2026
Key quotes from the 11th day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
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DRC cheered on by 23,000 fans in World Cup warm-up
Jun 03 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo held fellow World Cup qualifiers Denmark to a 0-0 friendly draw on Wednesday, the day …
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New York turns blue and orange as Knicks fever grips city
Jun 03 2026
Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team …
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Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka saw her golden opportunity to claim a maiden French Open title go by on Wednesday as the world number …
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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book 'derby' French Open semi
Jun 03 2026
Flavio Cobolli came back from a set down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open …
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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot
Jun 03 2026
Flavio Cobolli came back from a set down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open …
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Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham
Jun 03 2026
Police are investigating an alleged assault by a staff member on the coach of Australian tennis player James McCabe at a …
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France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
Jun 03 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt …
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Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian …
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Ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis
Jun 03 2026
Marta Kostyuk says she will be "very happy to represent Ukraine" when she faces Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the …
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McIlroy chasing elusive Memorial, Scheffler eyes three-peat
Jun 03 2026
Rory McIlroy is targeting a first ever victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament on Thursday as he returns to action …
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Sabalenka fell into 'dark hole' during French Open loss
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said she mentally slipped into a "deep, dark hole" while throwing away a dominant position to lose to …
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Stokes defends Archer's England absence due to IPL duties
Jun 03 2026
England captain Ben Stokes has warned leading players such as Jofra Archer could be driven away from international …
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Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals
Jun 03 2026
World number 114 Maja Chwalinska continued her stunning French Open run on Wednesday by becoming just the second women's …
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Henry fit to lead New Zealand's attack at Lord's
Jun 03 2026
Matt Henry is set to lead a full-strength New Zealand pace attack in the first Test against England at Lord's starting …
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Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la Fuente
Jun 03 2026
Forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams should be fit for Spain's World Cup opener, coach Luis de la Fuente said on …
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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side
Jun 03 2026
England captain Ben Stokes said the "landscape of cricket" has changed as he defended Jofra Archer's absence from the …
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DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors
Jun 03 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo are willing to play their pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors, their …
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