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Iraola glad to raise Liverpool fans' hopes but says hard work ahead
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Andoni Iraola is pleased his side's performances have left some Liverpool fans dreaming of a Premier League title …
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Arsenal boss Arteta fires 'Disneyland' warning at Dowman after Fleetwood red card
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta warned Max Dowman he was "not in Disneyland" after the teenage rising star was sent off in …
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Flick praises Yamal 'mentality' after missing out on Ballon d'Or
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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has "reacted very well" following the disappointment of the Ballon d'Or being awarded to …
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Russia's ice hockey stars come in from the cold after CAS ruling
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Russia's men's and women's ice hockey teams can return to the world championships next year after a five-year hiatus …
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England great Anderson asks what's 'wrong with me?' after Lancashire exit
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James Anderson has revealed how his exit from Lancashire left him questioning if there is "something fundamentally wrong …
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Scotland's Kinghorn hails Toulouse move for enhancing career
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Scotland back Blair Kinghorn has credited his move to French giants Toulouse for enabling him to become a better rugby …
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Eala aiming to finish season with bang after Tokyo exit
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Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala lost in the quarter-finals in Tokyo on Friday and said she had "high motivation" to …
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Chase sparks Bangladesh collapse as West Indies on top in Mirpur
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West Indies captain Roston Chase ripped through Bangladesh's top order to leave the hosts reeling at 79-6 on the third …
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Bournemouth boss Rose vows to be patient with Kroupi
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Bournemouth manager Marco Rose is determined to proceed cautiously with forward Junior Kroupi's return to action despite …
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New Zealand's Phillips hits sublime century in 87-run win over India
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Glenn Phillips scored a sublime century as New Zealand made their highest T20 score in an 87-run win against India in …
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Kulusevski says 'nervous system changes' behind Spurs return
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Dejan Kulusevski has revealed how a "change to my nervous system" enabled him to return with Tottenham after a 17-month …
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Dakar Rally moved to Portugal and Morocco following Houthi attacks in Gulf
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Portugal and Morocco will host the 2027 Dakar Rally the organisers announced on Friday after it was moved from Saudi …
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Marquez crashes, then tops second practice in Malaysia
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Marc Marquez recovered from an early crash to set the fastest time on Friday in the second practice for the Malaysian …
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Kiss backs 'hungry' Beale to push for Wallabies game time
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Wallabies head coach Les Kiss backed Kurtley Beale on Friday to push for a place in the Australian team during the …
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World number one Rybakina withdraws in Tokyo with injury
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Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo with a neck injury on Friday, a day after she secured the …
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Boozer shines as Grizzlies top Blazers in battle of NBA unbeatens
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The Memphis Grizzlies, fueled by a triple-double from teenager Cameron Boozer, topped the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 …
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Jorge Martin confirmed to race at Malaysian MotoGP
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Jorge Martin has been declared fit to race at the Malaysian MotoGP after the Spaniard came through unscathed at Friday's …
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Bayern and Kane host Dortmund after week of 'extremes'
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Bayern Munich host long-time foes Borussia Dortmund on Saturday after a rollercoaster week punctuated by coach Vincent …
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Packers beat Panthers 27-19 as Watson returns from hospital
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Christian Watson had 113 receiving yards either side of an ambulance trip to a nearby hospital as the Green Bay Packers …
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Pelicans down Kings for first win of NBA season
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The New Orleans Pelicans, fueled by a 22-point, 13-assist double-double from Jeremiah Fears, bagged their first win of …
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Sports chiefs face losing battle to keep sport separate from politics
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IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on the field of play", but Ukraine and …
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Carrick fights for Man Utd job, Arsenal face Liverpool test
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Michael Carrick has been granted a stay of execution but will the beleaguered Manchester United manager survive a vital …
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Everton boss Moyes backs 'club decision' to drop Grealish for Newcastle tie
Oct 29 2026
David Moyes pointedly praised Everton's "really good values" after Jack Grealish was dropped for breaching club …
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Japanese star Forever Young goes for rare Breeders Cup Classic repeat
Oct 29 2026
Forever Young, who last year made history as the first Japanese horse to win the Breeders' Cup Classic, vies for a rare …
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Russell admits absence of rivalry because he cannot match Antonelli
Oct 29 2026
George Russell admitted Thursday that his "great relationship" with team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli had not …
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Small-market Brewers upend big-spenders as baseball lockout looms
Oct 29 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series triumph has delivered a stunning riposte to Major League Baseball's biggest …
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Antonelli struck with illness ahead of Mexico GP
Oct 29 2026
The biggest weekend in Kimi Antonelli's motor racing life so far began in silence on Thursday when he was excused from …
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Zverev 'on top of the world' after securing No. 1 ranking
Oct 29 2026
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascent to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday …
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Clash of styles as Vikings, Lions prepare for NFL showdown
Oct 29 2026
The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings face a test of their Super Bowl credentials against the Detroit Lions on Sunday as the …
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After a long slog to the top, Zverev leaps to No. 1 ranking
Oct 29 2026
It has been a long journey to the top for Alexander Zverev but after more than a decade of disappointment, controversy …
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Germany's Zverev becomes tennis world No. 1
Oct 29 2026
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascension to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on …
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Grealish dropped for Everton's League Cup tie after disciplinary breach
Oct 29 2026
Jack Grealish was dropped for Everton's League Cup fourth round clash against Newcastle on Thursday after "a breach of …
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Starc, Lyon leave South Africa reeling
Oct 29 2026
Australia's chances of winning their series against world Test champions South Africa soared on the third day of the …
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Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in shock Fleetwood defeat
Oct 29 2026
Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning League Cup loss at Fleetwood after an …
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Garcia bids for Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit
Oct 29 2026
Sergio Garcia will target an 11th Ryder Cup appearance in Ireland next year after he became the latest leading golfer to …
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England outlast Sri Lanka despite Rathnayake's hundred in dead rubber
Oct 29 2026
Pavan Rathnayake's brilliant century went in vain as England stopped Sri Lanka from chasing a big 387 target, winning …
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Starc strikes twice as Australia push for victory
Oct 29 2026
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc took two wickets as Australia went in search of a series-deciding victory on the third day of …
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No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager
Oct 29 2026
Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no …
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French businessman Roux de Bezieux takes over 2030 Winter Olympics after leadership turmoil
Oct 29 2026
High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as …
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Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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
Oct 29 2026
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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