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Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win
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Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the …
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Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters
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Yealimi Noh takes a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the women's British Open after a third round 69 fired …
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CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership
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North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" …
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Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire
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Jim Crowley, the 2016 British champion jockey who had switched from jumps to the flat, took the "hardest decision" of …
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Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal
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Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 …
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Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck
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Chelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on …
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UEFA target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino failed to calm the stormy waters surrounding his position despite on Saturday scrapping …
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Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva from Benfica
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Bournemouth signed Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on …
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Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat
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Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" on Saturday after his first game in charge of Manchester City, despite a defeat …
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Maresca's first Man City outing ends in shootout defeat to Inter
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Enzo Maresca's first game as Manchester City manager ended in defeat on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in …
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German FA calls for 'full investigation' into FIFA proposal
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The German FA (DFB) on Saturday called for a "full investigation" into the development of FIFA's World Cup private …
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Richarlison, Tonali fire 10-man Spurs to 2-1 Sydney win over Chelsea
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Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as …
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Ten-man Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney
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Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as …
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Infantino has lost UEFA's 'confidence' despite withdrawal of 'shabby deal'
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body UEFA after his plan to …
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Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pulled the plug on the plan to allow private investment in the World Cup which had …
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South Korea baseball league cancels two games over heatwave
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South Korea's baseball league cancelled two professional games Saturday to ensure the safety of players and fans in a …
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FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup …
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Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur, Osaka advances at Washington
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Defending champion Alex de Minaur and second-seeded Ben Shelton were bounced out of the Washington Open on Friday as …
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Injured Australian swim star O'Callaghan pulls out of PanPacs
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Australian five-time Olympic gold medallist Mollie O'Callaghan pulled out of the looming Pan Pacific championships on …
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Veteran Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper eyes World Cup comeback
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Veteran 38-year-old Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper says he never retired and is eyeing a comeback for next year's …
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FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash: Infantino
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World football governing body FIFA said Friday it was scrapping a plan to allow private investment in flagship events …
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South Africa's WAFCON hopes hang in the balance after dramatic draw
Jul 31 2026
South Africa snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, but …
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Hunter Bell cruises to Commonwealth gold, Pathirage stuns javelin stars
Jul 31 2026
Georgia Hunter Bell made the most of the absence of Keely Hodgkinson to cruise to 800m Commonwealth gold Friday as Sri …
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FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition
Jul 31 2026
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning world football's governing body FIFA's …
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Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur and Osaka advances at Washington
Jul 31 2026
Defending champion Alex de Minaur was eliminated by Brandon Nakashima on Friday while women's top seed Jessica Pegula …
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Nakashima ousts defending champion de Minaur to reach Washington semis
Jul 31 2026
Top-seeded defending champion Alex de Minaur was eliminated by Brandon Nakashima while women's top seed Jessica Pegula …
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Magaia salvages last-gasp WAFCON draw for South Africa
Jul 31 2026
Hildah Magaia scored nine minutes into added time to salvage a 2-2 draw for South Africa against Ivory Coast on Friday …
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Ryu leads in bid for third straight major at women's British Open
Jul 31 2026
Ryu Hae-ran is on course to become just the fifth woman to win three consecutive majors after taking the lead of the …
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Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to 'recharge'
Jul 31 2026
Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday he had stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a …
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Chelsea's Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal
Jul 31 2026
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume his career after the Football Association and the World …
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Wembanyama to get signature shoe in Nike contract extension: reports
Jul 31 2026
French NBA star Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a contract extension with Nike that will include his own signature shoe, …
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Howe resigns as Newcastle boss
Jul 31 2026
Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a five-year spell at St James' …
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Full-scale tour will benefit All Blacks, says coach Rennie
Jul 31 2026
New Zealand's first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits for them, head …
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England cricket chief Key refuses to rule out Stokes return
Jul 31 2026
England cricket chief Rob Key has left the door open for a dramatic international comeback by former Test captain Ben …
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Springboks star Feinberg-Mngomezulu back for Argentina Test
Jul 31 2026
Star fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was included on Friday in the 26-man South Africa squad for a one-off Test in …
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Chelsea fined £10mn, handed suspended transfer ban for breaching agent rules
Jul 31 2026
Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) and given a suspended two-window transfer ban on Friday after an appeal …
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Spaniard Santi Denia takes over as Czech Republic coach
Jul 31 2026
Santi Denia, who guided his native Spain to 2024 Olympic gold, has been appointed head coach of the Czech Republic, the …
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Bodies of four climbers found near Pakistan avalanche site: police
Jul 31 2026
Search teams in Pakistan found four bodies after an avalanche on one of the world's highest mountains, with six people …
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AC Milan 'in tears' at death of Italian football legend Baresi
Jul 31 2026
Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six …
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Bodies of four climbers recovered near northern Pakistan avalanche site, police say
Jul 31 2026
Search teams found four bodies near the site of an avalanche in northern Pakistan that left 10 people missing from a …
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Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan
Jul 31 2026
Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six …
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Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche
Jul 31 2026
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was …
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Baresi -- the 'Johan Cruyff of defenders'
Jul 31 2026
Franco Baresi, the iconic sweeper and captain who embodied AC Milan's dominance in the 1980s and 1990s and was widely …
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FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal
Jul 31 2026
World football's governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a …
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Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'
Jul 31 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their …
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World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager Alonso
Jul 31 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people" after …
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Ferrand-Prevot bids to defend Tour de France Femmes title
Jul 31 2026
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot begins the Tour de France Femmes this weekend determined to repeat last year's triumph, but the …
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in all-Aussie Washington clash
Jul 31 2026
Defending champion Alex de Minaur powered into the Washington Open quarter-finals with a clinical 6-2, 6-3 victory over …
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
Jul 30 2026
Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Liga …
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Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina
Jul 30 2026
Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express "hate" toward the Latin American …
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Davies completes Commonwealth double in 5,000m, LaFond leaps to historic Dominica gold
Jul 30 2026
Australia's Rose Davies completed a 5,000 and 10,000 metre double in Glasgow as Olympic triple jump champion Thea LaFond …
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
Jul 30 2026
European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup if FIFA pressed ahead with its …
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash
Jul 30 2026
A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday, progressing to the quarter-finals …
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Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open
Jul 30 2026
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul made the perfect start to her quest for a first major at the women's British Open with a …
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England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
Jul 30 2026
England centre-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, …
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
Jul 30 2026
European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its …
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Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return
Jul 30 2026
Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future …
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Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters
Jul 30 2026
Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he would make his return to competition at the Cincinnati Masters …
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History-chasing Ryu sets pace at women's British Open
Jul 30 2026
Ryu Hae-ran sank six birdies in an opening round of 66 as she made a strong start to her bid to win a third straight …
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Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach
Jul 30 2026
Barcelona have received a complaint from Atletico Madrid filed with FIFA over allegedly tapping up Julian Alvarez, a …
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Howe set to leave Newcastle, with Al-Ahli's Jaissle to take over: reports
Jul 30 2026
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly set to make a shock exit from St James' Park, with Al-Ahli boss Matthias …
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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach
Jul 30 2026
Joe Root was reappointed as England's Test captain on Thursday, with ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming named as …
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Grealish hits back over Man City tour snub claims
Jul 30 2026
Jack Grealish has hit back at claims that he was snubbed by Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca for the club's pre-season …
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Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Jul 30 2026
Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) …
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports
Jul 30 2026
Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on …
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India's history-making stand-in cricket captain Rahane retires
Jul 30 2026
India's Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a …
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South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
Jul 30 2026
Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday that he took "full responsibility" for his …
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South Korea Hong coach grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
Jul 30 2026
Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday that he took "full responsibility" for his …
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Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in New York friendly
Jul 30 2026
Liverpool won their second straight match under new coach Andoni Iraola as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season …
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Son at the double as MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3
Jul 30 2026
Son Heung-min scored twice to lead the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 4-3 win over their Liga MX counterparts on …
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Australia ask for more information on FIFA sell-off plan
Jul 30 2026
Football Australia on Thursday said they had asked for more details from FIFA on the proposal to sell a stake in the …
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Stokes should return for 'one more Ashes': Australia coach McDonald
Jul 30 2026
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ben Stokes has "a lot of good cricket left in him" and believes England's new Test …
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FIFA proposal 'an opportunity but not an obligation', says Infantino
Jul 30 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to exploit the …
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De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting role
Jul 30 2026
Roberto De Zerbi said he wants in-demand midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham, but cannot guarantee the …
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Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
Jul 30 2026
FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation …
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O'Connor wins Commonwealth heptathlon as Australia set new record for swimming golds
Jul 30 2026
Kate O'Connor cruised to heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland as Australia rounded off their best ever Commonwealth …
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Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout
Jul 30 2026
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul …
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De Minaur tops Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
Jul 30 2026
Alex de Minaur launched his Washington Open title defense with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on …
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Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup break
Jul 29 2026
Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup …
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De Minaur beats Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
Jul 29 2026
Defending Washington Open champion Alex de Minaur beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up an …
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FIFA proposal an opportunity to 'turbocharge' football, says Infantino
Jul 29 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial …
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Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde
Jul 29 2026
Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women's Africa Cup of …
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Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning ways
Jul 29 2026
Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having …
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Torrey Pines added to new PGA Tour top-level series from 2028
Jul 29 2026
The US PGA Tour's annual tournament at Torrey Pines in California will be added to the top-tier Championship Series …
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Eala beats defending champ Fernandez in Washington
Jul 29 2026
Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala dumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the …
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Korda seeks 'control' as she chases history at women's British Open
Jul 29 2026
Nelly Korda said Wednesday that her attitude was to "control what you can control" as she seeks a historic third major …
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FIFA proposal 'an outright attack on football', says DFB vice-president
Jul 29 2026
The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its …
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Ukraine appeals against Russian return to Olympics
Jul 29 2026
Ukraine said Wednesday that it had appealed against the International Olympic Committee's decision to ease restrictions …
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Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over'
Jul 29 2026
Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, tearfully declaring he was done playing for the Brazil national team …
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F1 boss says season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelled
Jul 29 2026
The Formula One season will finish in Europe if the planned races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled due to the Middle …
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FIFA hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in competitions
Jul 29 2026
There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of …
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Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC
Jul 29 2026
Tottenham striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning freekick as the London club were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC on …
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Ireland's Harrington named as vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
Jul 29 2026
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington was named on Wednesday as a vice-captain of Europe's team for the 2027 Ryder …
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FIFA's plans to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments widely criticised
Jul 29 2026
CONCACAF followed UEFA on Wednesday by criticising FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations …
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Neuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
Jul 29 2026
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
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Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
Jul 29 2026
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday …
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Shelton fends off Damm at Washington as veteran Venus ousted
Jul 29 2026
Second seed Ben Shelton dug deep to hold off qualifier Martin Damm in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Tuesday at …
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Indian hockey back on 'road to gold' after years in the wilderness
Jul 29 2026
Under the gaze of men's coach Craig Fulton, India's hockey players run, dribble and sweat buckets at an intense training …
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'Very hungry' Joao Pedro impresses new Chelsea manager Alonso
Jul 29 2026
Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the …
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FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments
Jul 29 2026
FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions …
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Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold
Jul 29 2026
Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men's 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games …
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Aussie teen Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington where dad won title
Jul 28 2026
Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, captured his first ATP Tour victory on …
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