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Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect no let-up from Brighton this weekend when the teams …
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Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on
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Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with …
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French businessman takes over 2030 Winter Olympics amid leadership turmoil
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High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux was on Thursday unveiled as the new head of the organising committee of …
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Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century
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Josh Inglis completed his century before Australia were bowled out for 429 – a first innings lead of 100 – on the third …
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Duckett's best lifts England to 386-5 in Sri Lanka dead rubber
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Opener Ben Duckett smashed his highest score in one-day internationals to propel England to 386-5 in their dead rubber …
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Martin to ride with broken wrist in Malaysian MotoGP practice
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Championship-chasing Jorge Martin will risk racing with a broken wrist in Friday's opening practice for the Malaysian …
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Warrican's five-wicket haul leads West Indies fightback in Bangladesh Test
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West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 272 before the visitors reached 134-4 on …
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England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028
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England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a nightclub in June 2028, it was announced …
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Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win
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World number one Elena Rybakina hailed her "amazing achievement" after securing the year-end top ranking with a 6-2, 6-3 …
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Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit
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Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she would "keep attempting" to get back to her Grand Slam-winning best after …
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Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China
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Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the …
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No World Series miracle for weary Rays
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After defying expectations with an American League-best 98 regular-season wins, sweeping the New York Yankees and …
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Miami Heat earn first win of NBA season with Antetokounmpo
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The Miami Heat finally earned their first win since the start of the season and the arrival of superstar Giannis …
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Brewers catcher Contreras named World Series MVP
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Milwaukee's veteran catcher William Contreras was named World Series Most Valuable Player on Wednesday after excelling …
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Brewers beat Rays 4-1 to capture first World Series title
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The Milwaukee Brewers won the first World Series title in franchise history on Wednesday, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 …
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Miami stumble to draw against Cincinnati despite Suarez strike
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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami stumbled to a 2-2 draw with Cincinnati on Wednesday in an MLS game that sprang to life after …
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England in peril with Rugby League World Cup semi spots at stake
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England face their earliest Rugby League World Cup exit ever this weekend with their fate in the hands of Tonga and …
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Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico
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Kimi Antonelli will take his place in Formula One’s record books as the youngest champion and Italy’s first since 1953, …
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Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare
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Liverpool beat Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the League Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester …
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No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win
Oct 28 2026
Enzo Maresca admitted Manchester City did not practice penalties at all this season before beating Brighton & Hove …
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Argentine football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return
Oct 28 2026
An Argentine court jailed a football supporter for seven and a half years on Wednesday for threatening Angel Di Maria in …
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Chelsea win as Bayern draw with Madrid in Women's Champions League
Oct 28 2026
Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan were enough to give Chelsea their second win in this season's Women's …
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Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16
Oct 28 2026
Newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was left on the bench as Bayern Munich sailed to a 6-1 win over second-tier …
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as AC Milan, Juventus lose
Oct 28 2026
Inter reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a nervy 2-0 win at Venezia on Wednesday, while Samuel Mbangula's hat-trick …
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Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid
Oct 28 2026
Novak Djokovic dug deep to overcome Ugo Humbert in three sets in his opening match in Basel on Wednesday, keeping his …
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan
Oct 28 2026
Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a nervy 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia on Wednesday, while a Samuel …
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Bayern boss Kompany out of hospital after meningeal irritation
Oct 28 2026
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said Wednesday coach Vincent Kompany had been discharged from hospital, …
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Chelsea win as Bayern and Madrid draw in Women's Champions League
Oct 28 2026
Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan were enough to give Chelsea their second win in this season's Women's …
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Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans
Oct 28 2026
Oscar-nominated film producer Kathleen Kennedy was named on Wednesday to oversee preparations for the opening and …
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Russell calls on Scotland to 'kick on' and beat big teams
Oct 28 2026
Finn Russell is desperate to help Scotland produce the consistency needed to win a major tournament as he eyes his 100th …
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Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker suspended over sex allegations
Oct 28 2026
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday after serving a 10-game …
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Real Madrid, La Liga apology over Mbappe shows power of Chinese market
Oct 28 2026
Faced with a widespread boycott in China following the controversy sparked by Kylian Mbappe's comments about Mao Zedong, …
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Inglis and Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
Oct 28 2026
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey added an unbeaten 145 for the fifth wicket as Australia took a first innings lead on the …
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Perez extends Cadillac deal to 2029
Oct 28 2026
Sergio Perez has extended his contract with Cadillac until 2029 with the Mexican and his team announcing the news on …
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Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments
Oct 28 2026
Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday after star striker Kylian Mbappe apparently joked about Mao Zedong in …
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Inglis, Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
Oct 28 2026
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey added an unbeaten 145 for the fifth wicket as Australia took a first innings lead on the …
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Odegaard urges Arsenal to move on after Fleetwood upset
Oct 28 2026
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has insisted "we can't feel sorry for ourselves" and must move on quickly following …
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Eala recovers to move into Tokyo quarter-finals
Oct 28 2026
Philippine sensation Alexandra Eala came from behind to beat Talia Gibson 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 in Tokyo on Wednesday and said …
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Shadman guides Bangladesh to 213-3 in West Indies Test
Oct 28 2026
Opener Shadman Islam hit an unbeaten 99 to steer Bangladesh to 213-3 on the opening day of the first Test against West …
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No penalty practice for Fleetwood hero Haughey before he downs Arsenal
Oct 28 2026
Fleetwood shootout star Conor Haughey did not even practise penalties before his decisive spot-kick saw the fourth-tier …
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Springboks pick six uncapped players for Nations Championship
Oct 28 2026
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named six uncapped players on Wednesday for the northern hemisphere leg of the Nations …
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China says takes Mbappe apology 'seriously' after Mao remark
Oct 28 2026
China said Wednesday it took "seriously" an apology from Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe after comments he made …
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Mbappe furore rages on in China, but Mao comments censored
Oct 28 2026
Kylian Mbappe struggled to dissipate anger on Chinese social media on Wednesday despite apologising for his comments on …
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Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
Oct 28 2026
The pounding of running shoes echoes through a Singapore shopping mall as fitness enthusiasts desperate to exercise take …
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Rays win thriller to thwart Brewers in World Series
Oct 28 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays staged a dramatic extra-innings rally to keep their World Series dream alive on Tuesday, walking off …
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Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons
Oct 28 2026
The NBA reigning champion New York Knicks finally got their first win of the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97 …
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Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup
Oct 28 2026
Arsenal suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in their history as the Premier League champions were stunned by …
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'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood
Oct 27 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's stunning League Cup defeat by fourth-tier Fleetwood was "a very sad day" as the Premier …
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Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career
Oct 27 2026
Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to tennis as he brought the curtain down on a decorated 24-year career following a …
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Floriani hits maiden goal as Lazio go top
Oct 27 2026
Romano Floriani scored his first Serie A goal as Lazio soared to the top of the Italian league with a 6-2 thrashing of …
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Last-gasp Sabitzer strike sends Dortmund past Bremen in German Cup
Oct 27 2026
Marcel Sabitzer scored deep into stoppage time as Borussia Dortmund fought off Werder Bremen 3-2 in the second round of …
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Alcaraz and Zverev win Vienna openers
Oct 27 2026
Carlos Alcaraz won his opening match at the Vienna Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov, …
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England's Fin Smith in race against time to face Australia
Oct 27 2026
England are sweating on the fitness of fly-half Fin Smith to face Australia in their November opener, but fellow …
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Xhaka, Embolo can return to Swiss squad after fake Covid docs affair
Oct 27 2026
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo are available for selection again for next month's Nations …
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Allegri suspended for two Serie A games after red card
Oct 27 2026
Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri was on Tuesday banned for two Serie A matches and fined following his red card late in …
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Starc takes six as Australia fight back in South Africa decider
Oct 27 2026
Mitchell Starc said a "reset at lunch" led to an Australian fightback after South Africa made a flying start on the …
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McInnes feels 'guilt' ahead of Hearts return with Rangers
Oct 27 2026
Rangers boss Derek McInnes said he will understand a hostile reception at Tynecastle despite nearly leading Hearts to a …
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Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Oct 27 2026
Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after the Real Madrid star was dropped by major Chinese brands for apparently joking …
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Bayern 'risk' reaps huge reward for Ballon d'Or winner Kane
Oct 27 2026
The crowning moment of Harry Kane's career came back in his native city of London, but winning the Ballon d'Or would not …
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Iraola says Isak 'feels the trust' after Liverpool scoring streak
Oct 27 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Tuesday that striker Alexander Isak "feels the trust of everyone" after rediscovering …
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Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan
Oct 27 2026
Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best 5-34 as Sri Lanka cruised to a thumping eight-wicket win over …
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Carrick to remain Man Utd boss for Chelsea clash: reports
Oct 27 2026
Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, …
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Maresca defends Donnarumma, Guehi after Man City defeat
Oct 27 2026
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Tuesday defended goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and centre-back Marc Guehi after …
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Rybakina looking to clinch year-end number one in Tokyo
Oct 27 2026
Elena Rybakina said Tuesday that she had "definitely got more attention" since becoming world number one as she looks to …
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Osaka unveils crane outfit in Tokyo before win over Paolini
Oct 27 2026
Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 …
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Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach
Oct 27 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, opening the door to an …
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Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in
Oct 27 2026
Harry Kane said Tuesday that his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English …
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Bayern praise 'humble' Kane after Ballon d'Or win
Oct 27 2026
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks on Tuesday praised Harry Kane after his Ballon d'Or win, saying the striker …
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Madushanka wrecks Pakistan as Sri Lanka press for final slot
Oct 27 2026
Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best five wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for a paltry 110 in Lahore on …
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Destructive Abhishek 113 leads India to series win over New Zealand
Oct 27 2026
An aggressive partnership by Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi propelled India to a six-wicket win and a series …
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China brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments'
Oct 27 2026
Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France …
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Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
Oct 27 2026
Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French …
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Cavs edge T'Wolves in overtime despite superb Edwards
Oct 27 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the Minnesota Timberwolves' perfect start to the NBA season, winning 127-125 in an …
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Prescott fires Cowboys to 38-21 win over plummeting Eagles
Oct 27 2026
Dak Prescott passed for three touchdowns and 212 yards as the Dallas Cowboys bounced back with a 38-21 thumping of the …
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Brewers rout Rays to reach brink of World Series sweep
Oct 27 2026
With a devastating 16-hit batting performance and masterful pitching by Robert Gasser, the Milwaukee Brewers routed …
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Valkyries beat Dream to reach brink of WNBA title
Oct 27 2026
Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton each scored 13 points to spark Golden State over Atlanta 64-55 on Monday as the …
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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl LXI halftime show: NFL
Oct 27 2026
Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show this February in Los Angeles, the NFL announced Monday.
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NBA inks deal with Kalshi and Polymarket, citing safeguards
Oct 27 2026
The NBA on Monday announced commercial partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket that the basketball league said will help …
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Ballon d'Or 'beyond wildest dreams' but Kane has plenty more to prove
Oct 27 2026
Harry Kane is targeting Champions League glory for Bayern Munich and ending England's wait for a major international …
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Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory
Oct 27 2026
Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years in his native city of London on Monday, beating Lamine …
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No envy, no secrets: How Spain's Gipuzkoa became football coaching hotbed
Oct 27 2026
Premier League heavyweights Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea clash this week with an unlikely thread linking them -- the …
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Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane's crowning moment
Oct 26 2026
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph is the crowning moment for a player whose trophy collection does not do justice to his …
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Harry Kane wins men's Ballon d'Or
Oct 26 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday, ending England's 25-year wait …
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Ballon d'Or crowns Putellas's return to top of women's game
Oct 26 2026
Alexia Putellas picked up her third Ballon d'Or in her new home city of London on Monday, crowning a spectacular return …
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Godts stars as PSG beat Lyon to go top of Ligue 1
Oct 26 2026
Mika Godts scored his first Paris Saint-Germain goal as the reigning European champions put aside a raft of injuries to …
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De la Fuente wins men's Ballon d'Or coach of year
Oct 26 2026
Luis de la Fuente won the Ballon d'Or for men's coach of the year on Monday after leading Spain to World Cup glory.
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Nadal returns for Vegas hardcourt event
Oct 26 2026
Rafael Nadal will return to hardcourt competition for the first time since his retirement in November 2024 in a …
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Fainga'anuku named as loose forward for All Blacks northern tour
Oct 26 2026
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on Tuesday confirmed a positional switch for Leicester Fainga'anuku, as the …
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Sinner to play rescheduled Saudi Six Kings in December
Oct 26 2026
Jannik Sinner has signalled he will return to action in the "Six Kings Slam" tournament in Riyadh, which has been …
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Townsend urges Scotland to use Nations Championship as World Cup springboard
Oct 26 2026
Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland to build momentum ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia by finishing …
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South Africa select 'enforcer' Coetzee for Australia decider
Oct 26 2026
Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will replace injured fellow paceman Anrich Nortje in the South African team for the …
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Three things we learned from the United States Grand Prix
Oct 26 2026
Kimi Antonelli stands at the threshold of Formula One's hall of fame, needing just two more points to become the sport's …
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Man Utd crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe
Oct 26 2026
Winless in eight games and hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone, struggling Manchester United are …
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Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory
Oct 26 2026
Harry Kane is favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London …
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Eala breezes past world number 411 in Tokyo opener
Oct 26 2026
Philippines star Alexandra Eala said "the ball doesn't know what rank you are" after beating world number 411 Mika …
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Barca's big-game defeats pose familiar questions
Oct 26 2026
After a superb start to the season Barcelona were brought crashing back down to earth by Real Madrid and Paris …
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Senegal to host Youth Games, Africa's first ever Olympics
Oct 26 2026
Signs across the Senegalese capital proclaim "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, which …
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African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City's perfect record
Oct 26 2026
Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by …
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Chiefs and 49ers suffer first losses of NFL season, Vikings stay unbeaten
Oct 26 2026
The Seattle Seahawks put on a defensive masterclass to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of the NFL season …
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Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory
Oct 26 2026
England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London …
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Naomi Osaka could quit tennis if daughter asks her to
Oct 26 2026
Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her …
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Doncic dominates for Lakers as James' Sixers fall to Pistons
Oct 26 2026
Luka Doncic scored a monster 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers maintained their perfect start to life after LeBron …
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