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Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
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From the slipperiest of superfoods to the cheeky monkeys bringing Pakistanis to their feet... Your weekly roundup of …
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World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal
AFP - 36m ago
World No.1 Jannik Sinner delayed his return to the courts when he withdrew from next week's China Open in Beijing on …
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China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign
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Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on …
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China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold
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Chinese teenager Zhang Zhanshuo won a record seventh swimming gold at the Asian Games on Friday and said it had been the …
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Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan
AFP - 21m ago
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes' George Russell in Friday's …
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Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury
AFP - 2h ago
Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of Germany's Nations League game with Greece this weekend with injury, …
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English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform
AFP - 2h ago
The four main European football leagues -- the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's …
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Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football
AFP - 2h ago
No Irish supporters in the stadium, no home match in Ireland and no pundits or Irish commentary on television: the …
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Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel
AFP - 4h ago
Mongolian athletes dig into a buffet including mozzarella made by an expert, an aroma steam bath awaits its next visitor …
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'Genius' Ohashi bids for third Asian Games gold after world record
AFP - 5h ago
Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi moved closer to a hat-trick of Asian Games breaststroke golds after qualifying for the 50m …
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Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths
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Chicago's White Sox and Cubs both grabbed post-season berths with wins Thursday, as did the Cleveland Guardians and San …
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Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons
AFP - 8h ago
Star running back Bijan Robinson rushed for an explosive 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons thrashed …
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Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
AFP - 9h ago
Tomokazu Harimoto said Japan had overcome their inferiority complex after ending table tennis powerhouse China's 32-year …
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Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
Sep 24 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns rallied late to give the United States a 3-2 lead over the …
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Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League
Sep 24 2026
Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn …
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Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
Sep 24 2026
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying …
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Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp debut
Sep 24 2026
Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Germany on Jurgen Klopp's debut …
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Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
Sep 24 2026
Joao Felix scored the only goal with a long-range shot as reigning Nations League champions Portugal opened their …
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Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths
Sep 24 2026
Chicago's White Sox and Cubs both grabbed post-season berths with wins Thursday as the Major League Baseball playoff …
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Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England series in thriller
Sep 24 2026
Dunith Wellalage took three wickets after captain Kusal Mendis hit a fine century as Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs …
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Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England ODI series
Sep 24 2026
Dunith Wellalage took three wickets after captain Kusal Mendis hit a fine century as Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs …
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Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms
Sep 24 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday that next month's friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will give …
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Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy
Sep 24 2026
French coach Claude Le Roy made a losing start on Thursday to a second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten …
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Cowboys, Ravens happy with footing for first Rio NFL clash
Sep 24 2026
The Brazil-bound Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are confident in the quality of the grass for their Sunday clash in …
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Paolini steers Italy past China in BJK
Sep 24 2026
Jasmine Paolini rescued Italy’s Billie Jean King Cup title defence campaign by triumphing in singles and doubles to …
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Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach
Sep 24 2026
France legend Zinedine Zidane on Thursday admitted to feeling "immense emotion" as he prepared to take charge of Les …
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Breetzke and Maharaj sink Australia in first one-day international
Sep 24 2026
Matthew Breetzke hit a century and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as South Africa beat Australia by …
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Napoli hoping to build new stadium, says owner
Sep 24 2026
Napoli want to move to a new stadium even though the city council would rather renovate the Stadio Diego Armando …
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Former Liverpool star Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted
Sep 24 2026
Former Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.
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Aubameyang to miss two months for Deportivo after knee surgery
Sep 24 2026
Deportivo La Coruna striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underwent knee surgery on Thursday, his club announced, and is …
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Early exit for Philippine darling Eala at Singapore Open
Sep 24 2026
Alexandra Eala failed to capitalise on her passionate support at the Singapore Open as the rising Philippines star was …
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Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Azerbaijan GP practice
Sep 24 2026
George Russell topped the times ahead of team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominated …
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Sri Lanka captain Mendis hits century in 321-6 against England
Sep 24 2026
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis led from the front with a superb century in the second one-day international against …
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Agassi demands proper break for exhausted tennis stars
Sep 24 2026
Andre Agassi has demanded a proper off-season for exhausted tennis players as he prepares to lead Team World against …
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Five up-and-coming players looking to make mark in Nations League
Sep 24 2026
If the build-up to the Nations League has mostly been focused on the touchlines with star coaches like Zinedine Zidane …
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Seixas 'crushes' teammates in training to draw Pogacar comparisons
Sep 24 2026
Next year Pavel Sivakov will be joining the rising French hope Paul Seixas at Decathlon but he is currently working …
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Udinese sign ex-Real Madrid defender Alaba on free transfer
Sep 24 2026
Udinese sprung a surprise with the high-profile signing of David Alaba, who had been without a club since leaving Real …
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Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 at Azerbaijan GP practice
Sep 24 2026
George Russell topped the times ahead of team-mate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominated …
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Alcaraz shrugs off pressure of packed calendar at 'joyful' Laver Cup
Sep 24 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday that competing in team events during a packed schedule helps bring back the "joy" of tennis …
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Fury to face British rival Joshua in Cardiff on December 11
Sep 24 2026
Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown in Cardiff on December 11.
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Kane relishing chance to become England's most-capped player
Sep 24 2026
Harry Kane is in line to move level with Peter Shilton as England's most-capped player over the next fortnight, but is …
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Japan swimmer Ohashi, 17, shrugs off Covid to smash world record
Sep 24 2026
Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi said a bout of Covid helped him smash the men's 200m breaststroke world record in a time …
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Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and new world record-holder
Sep 24 2026
Japan has been starved of swimming success in recent times but with the Los Angeles Olympics two years away junk …
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Mancini's Italy facing battle to 'win back' dispirited fans
Sep 24 2026
Roberto Mancini embarks on his bid to turn around Italy's fortunes for a second time as coach this week, but he also …
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Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams
Sep 24 2026
Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in …
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Olympic champion Yulo completes gymnastics gold collection at Asian Games
Sep 24 2026
Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold …
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England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon
Sep 24 2026
Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to …
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Russell on top in Baku practice after problems for Antonelli, Norris
Sep 24 2026
George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the two Ferraris in Thursday's …
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Japan teenager Ohashi smashes 200m breaststroke world record
Sep 24 2026
Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi smashed the men's 200m breaststroke world record in winning gold at the Asian Games on …
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Japan teen smashes swim world record as Asian Games complaints mount
Sep 24 2026
Japanese 17-year-old Shin Ohashi smashed a swimming world record at his home Asian Games on Thursday, as several teams …
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Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host summer Olympics
Sep 24 2026
Berlin on Thursday confirmed its withdrawal from the race be part of Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics and …
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Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, dominates in historic Games debut
Sep 24 2026
Japan's 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara crushed the competition on his Asian Games debut on Thursday, …
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'Failing, chaotic, musical chairs': Teams slam Asian Games organisers
Sep 24 2026
Several teams rounded on the organisation of the Asian Games in Japan on Thursday, with Thailand likening it to a …
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Zverev, Agassi defend 'spectacular' Laver Cup
Sep 24 2026
Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev and American legend Andre Agassi led a staunch defence of the Laver Cup ahead of …
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Thailand slams chaotic Asian Games organisation as 'musical chairs'
Sep 24 2026
Thailand are the latest country to condemn the organisation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, likening it to a …
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Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs
Sep 24 2026
Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a …
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Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games
Sep 24 2026
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi has stamped her mark all over the Asian Games and she could cause a …
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Ex-NFL star Brown to take plea deal in shooting case: lawyer
Sep 24 2026
Former NFL star Antonio Brown will accept a plea deal to avoid a potential 30-year prison sentence in his attempted …
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Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup 'scar' in Spain showdown
Sep 24 2026
World champions Spain's visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but …
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Giants QB Dart to have season-ending surgery
Sep 23 2026
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the NFL regular season, head …
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Scheffler and Burns to face Im and Lee in Presidents Cup opener
Sep 23 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will lead off for the United States against the Internationals in Thursday's …
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Giants QB Dart to have season-ending surgery: reports
Sep 23 2026
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season-ending surgery, multiple US media reported on …
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Crushing wins for Lyon and Barca in women's Champions League
Sep 23 2026
Last season's runners-up Lyon hammered Servette 8-0 in their women's Champions League opener on Wednesday to underline …
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Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict
Sep 23 2026
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said he hopes that this year’s Formula One world championship will conclude with its two …
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Leclerc admits going 'too far' in Hamilton shunt in Italy
Sep 23 2026
Charles Leclerc on Wednesday brushed off talk of a rift with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton and instead joined his …
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Klopp calls on Germany to 'rise above ourselves' as new era begins
Sep 23 2026
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday called on his squad to harness the power of the collective ahead of his …
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US seeks 11th Presidents Cup win in a row over global foes
Sep 23 2026
United States golfers will try to stretch their win streak to 11 while the Internationals seek their first victory since …
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Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales test
Sep 23 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo said he is focused on "the present", refusing to set a date for his international retirement when he …
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French court confirms rape trial for PSG and Morocco star Hakimi
Sep 23 2026
A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial …
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Ireland boss Hallgrimsson says timing of Israel remarks 'not clever'
Sep 23 2026
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted Wednesday the timing of his comments about the war in Gaza was "not clever" …
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Saka says England still have 'scar' from World Cup semi-final loss
Sep 23 2026
Bukayo Saka believes the England squad still have a "scar in us" following their agonising World Cup semi-final defeat.
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Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg
Sep 23 2026
Former Tottenham, Inter Milan and Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will return to his native Denmark after …
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Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues
Sep 23 2026
Manchester United's annual net loss increased by almost one third to £43 million ($57 million) despite record-breaking …
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Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season
Sep 23 2026
Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team …
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China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar
Sep 23 2026
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sealed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won …
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Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes
Sep 23 2026
Andy Robertson has urged his Tottenham team-mates to forget about their struggles over the past two seasons as they try …
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China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'
Sep 23 2026
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- but will go …
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Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
Sep 23 2026
High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 …
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Former Mexico boss Aguirre returns to Spain with Valencia
Sep 23 2026
Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will return to Spain to take over at La Liga strugglers Valencia, the club announced …
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North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
Sep 23 2026
Weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave North Korea their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world …
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China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold
Sep 23 2026
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea …
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Yu Zidi: fearless swimming prodigy, 13, with Olympics in her sights
Sep 23 2026
China's Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world …
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China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record
Sep 23 2026
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday with a dominant …
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Badminton no.1 An tells dad to keep it down at Asian Games
Sep 23 2026
Badminton world number one An Se-young had stern words for her watching father as her frustrations threatened to boil …
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Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Sep 23 2026
Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year's Formula One title race as he heads into …
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Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini
Sep 23 2026
After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let football do the talking again as Roberto …
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Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
Sep 23 2026
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on …
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Magnificent Mandhana's 79 helps India to Asian Games cricket gold
Sep 23 2026
Smriti Mandhana's whirlwind 79 helped India crush Sri Lanka by 147 runs and win a second consecutive women's cricket …
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World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter
Sep 23 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they get back into action …
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'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins
Sep 23 2026
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has promised to bring a "new approach" to the country's flagging fortunes, as the four-time …
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Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series
Sep 23 2026
New Zealand speedster Adam Milne will return to the Black Cap's T20 squad for next month's home series against India …
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MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
Sep 23 2026
Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a …
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Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late
Sep 22 2026
Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start their Women's …
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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
Sep 22 2026
Will Jacks starred with both bat and ball as England overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first one-day international …
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La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing 'conspiracy' claims
Sep 22 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real …
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Man City peg back Bayern to start Women's Champions League
Sep 22 2026
Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start the Women's Champions …
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Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub
Sep 22 2026
United States captain Brandt Snedeker is backing JJ Spaun to make next year's Ryder Cup team despite snubbing the former …
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Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds
Sep 22 2026
Elisa Longo Borghini and Filippo Ganna dug deep to lead the Italian mixed relay team to a long-awaited gold at the …
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Sri Lanka's Colombage strikes on debut as England dismissed for 265 in first ODI
Sep 22 2026
Sachindu Colombage took three wickets on his Sri Lanka debut as England were restricted to 265 all out in the first …
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England's Rashid out of Sri Lanka ODIs with hand injury
Sep 22 2026
Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been ruled out of England's one-day international series against Sri Lanka.
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Newcomers South Korea face holders Italy in Davis Cup finals
Sep 22 2026
South Korea's reward for reaching the Davis Cup finals for the first time ever is a quarter-final tie against hosts and …
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India cricketers win in style as Afghan savours 'special' Games silver
Sep 22 2026
India's dominant women retained their Asian Games cricket crown in style on Tuesday as an Afghan cyclist who once …
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