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Police probe 'assault allegations' after Carse's nightclub incident
AFP - 30m ago
Derbyshire Police are looking into "allegations of assault" following the incident that saw England fast bowler Brydon …
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Savio scores on debut as Spurs set-up League Cup tie with Liverpool
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Savio scored on his Tottenham debut and was then challenged by manager Roberto De Zerbi to hit double figures for the …
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Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad
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Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho's …
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NFL owners approve record Seahawks sale
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NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the record sale of the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to an …
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Fenerbahce stun Lyon in Champions League as AEK crush Levski
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Goals from Vedat Muriqi and English defender Archie Brown helped Fenerbahce stun Lyon in the Champions League on …
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Savio scores on debut as Spurs advance in League Cup
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Savio scored on his Tottenham Hotspur debut as the Premier League side reached the third round of the English League Cup …
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LIV Golf to lay off majority of staff
AFP - 4h ago
LIV Golf will lay off the majority of its staff next week under drastic reforms intended to keep the breakaway tour …
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American Moll wins women's pole vault at Zurich city event
AFP - 6h ago
American Hana Moll cleared a personal best of 4.90 metres to win the women's pole vault at the Zurich Diamond League, …
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Veteran promoter Warren says it's Joshua's job to agree Fury fight
AFP - 7h ago
Anthony Joshua has the fate of a long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' clash with fellow former heavyweight world champion …
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UEFA 'likely' to drop threat to boycott FIFA tournaments: source
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UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments as the two conditions it was seeking from world …
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Ex-champ Wawrinka gets last-minute wildcard to US Open
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Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka has been granted a last-minute wildcard to compete in US Open singles next week, organizers …
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Brennan blasts to Vuelta stage five victory, Pogacar holds lead
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Matthew Brennan powered to victory in stage five of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday, comfortably holding off Jordi …
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Aldeguer switches to Rossi's VR46 for next season
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Spanish rider Fermin Aldeguer, currently in his second MotoGP season with the Gresini team, has signed a two-year deal …
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Barcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist sale
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Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said …
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Werro basks in new status, shelves world record talk
AFP - 7h ago
Audrey Werro's astronomical rise to the top of the pole of the women's 800m has brought predictable talk of a tilt at a …
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam returns against England '90 percent fit'
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has said he is "90 percent fit" as he returns to lead his country in the second Test against …
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Flick says Barca may go without striker as Atletico resist Alvarez sale
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new …
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Improving standards transform pole vault as spectacle, says Duplantis
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said Wednesday that improving standards in pole vaulting had transformed the event from a …
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India close in on win despite Sri Lanka fightback in second Test
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India are closing in on a big win in Colombo after Sri Lanka slumped to 229-6 at stumps on day four of the second Test, …
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Tongue says Root has left England in no doubt over conduct standards
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England captain Joe Root has laid down the law over the standards of behaviour he expects from his side as they deal …
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Olympic skating champion Liu to skip new season
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The women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu, 21, announced Wednesday that she will not take part in any …
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Benfica sign midfielder Palhinha from Bayern
AFP - 12h ago
Portuguese side Benfica signed Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich on Wednesday for a fee which could rise to 19 million …
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Bouaddi joins Man City for Premier League teenage record £85.6 mn
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Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining …
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Spurs closing in on Man City's Marmoush after signing Savio
AFP - 12h ago
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, with an …
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Man City sign Lille's Bouaddi for 100 mn euros
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Manchester City have signed teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a five-year deal the French club …
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Celtic count the cost of Champions League flop
AFP - 12h ago
Scottish champions Celtic face a second successive season without Champions League football, a blow which will not only …
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Sooriyabandara, Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback after follow-on
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Sri Lanka staged a spirited recovery after being made to follow on in the second Test against India, reaching 199-3 at …
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Zurich Diamond League: five events to watch
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Swiss star Audrey Werro will unashamedly be the star attraction at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.
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Sri Lanka 83-2 after India enforce follow-on in second Test
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India removed Sri Lanka's openers to raise hopes of an innings win after they made the hosts follow on during day four …
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North Korea to 'bring joy' to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games
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North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior …
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Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring
AFP - 8h ago
Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the …
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England bid to banish booze woes as Pakistan seek self-respect
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England will aim to put their latest drinking drama behind them when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's …
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High quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League
AFP - 11h ago
A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, …
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Asian Games chiefs hold talks as participant numbers balloon
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Japanese Asian Games organisers said Wednesday they were holding "regular discussions" with Asian Olympic chiefs after a …
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Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry
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Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving …
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PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
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The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the …
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Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finals
Aug 25 2026
The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start but could not progress to the final stages of …
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Segner out of South Africa tour as New Zealand injuries pile up
Aug 25 2026
Loose forward Anton Segner will not play again on the New Zealand tour of South Africa, head coach Dave Rennie said on …
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PGA Tour to end in two-week matchplay showdown from 2028: CEO
Aug 25 2026
The PGA Tour season from 2028 will culminate in a new matchplay tournament that pits the world's top golfers against one …
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Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles
Aug 25 2026
The superstar pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning debut Tuesday, shrugging off early cobwebs in …
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Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year
Aug 25 2026
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year …
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Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Johannesburg Lions
Aug 25 2026
Centre Rieko Ioane played a key role as New Zealand came from 18 points behind to defeat the Lions franchise 41-35 in …
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Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options
Aug 25 2026
Manchester United further bolstered their midfield with the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a reported £70 …
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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football
Aug 25 2026
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje …
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Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
Aug 25 2026
Siya Kolisi has recovered from a hamstring injury and will captain South Africa against New Zealand on Saturday in the …
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Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
Aug 25 2026
Cameroon's Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced …
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Welsh rugby league 'giant' Boston dies, aged 92
Aug 25 2026
Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
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Djokovic, Sabalenka tumble out of US Open mixed doubles
Aug 25 2026
Former world number one Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka were sent tumbling out of the …
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Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph
Aug 25 2026
Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar crushed his Vuelta a Espana rivals to clinch a sensational solo stage four victory on …
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At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study
Aug 25 2026
At least a quarter of National Football League players may end up with a degenerative brain disease, according to a new …
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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride to Dutch football
Aug 25 2026
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje …
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Olympic champion Brignone to undergo new knee operation
Aug 25 2026
Double Olympic champion Federica Brignone is to undergo surgery again on her left knee before deciding whether to …
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Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
Aug 25 2026
Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another …
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Root annoyed by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
Aug 25 2026
Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another …
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Sri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
Aug 25 2026
Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second …
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Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum's shadow
Aug 25 2026
Winter Olympic sport curling has found itself an unusual setting, under the hot sun in front of the Colosseum in Rome.
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Welsh rugby league great Boston dies, aged 92
Aug 25 2026
Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
Aug 25 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite …
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Sri Lanka slump to 216-7 at tea in second India Test
Aug 25 2026
Sri Lanka were reduced to 216-7 at tea on day three of the second Test against India in Colombo on Tuesday, needing a …
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Spurs splash out £75 million for Man City's Savinho
Aug 25 2026
Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £75 million …
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India in command despite Sooriyabandara half-century
Aug 25 2026
Sri Lanka were 130-4 at lunch on day three of the second Test against India on Tuesday after Pasindu Sooriyabandara …
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Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium
Aug 25 2026
Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the …
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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Aug 25 2026
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just …
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'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start
Aug 24 2026
Xabi Alonso hailed Chelsea's "special" forwards after Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro combined to inspire a …
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Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source
Aug 24 2026
Palmeiras have reached an agreement to transfer winger Allan to Manchester City for 40 million euros ($46.6 million), a …
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Vuelta stage three abandoned in dangerous weather conditions
Aug 24 2026
Stage three of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned inside the final few kilometres because of a dangerous hailstorm on …
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Banned Vondrousova appeals doping suspension to CAS
Aug 24 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has appealed against her four-year doping suspension to the Court of …
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Carse dropped from England squad after nightclub incident
Aug 24 2026
Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is …
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India in driver's seat in second Sri Lanka Test
Aug 24 2026
India took control on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, posting 503-9 declared before …
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Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president Infantino
Aug 24 2026
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has thrown his support behind beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he …
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Liverpool must improve on 'unacceptable' season, says Van Dijk
Aug 24 2026
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a bitterly disappointing season that cost Arne Slot his …
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India declare on 503-9 after Jurel hundred
Aug 24 2026
Dhruv Jurel's second Test hundred helped India reach 503-9 before declaring their first innings in the second Test …
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Springboks change half-backs for second All Blacks Test
Aug 24 2026
South Africa have changed their half-backs for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Cape Town, promoting …
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Jurel hits 95 not out as India reach 475-8 at tea in Sri Lanka Test
Aug 24 2026
Dhruv Jurel hit an unbeaten 95 as India reached 475-8 at tea on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka …
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Ingebrigtsen buoyed by fourth in Diamond League comeback
Aug 24 2026
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's return to Diamond League action resulted in a fourth-placed finish in a loaded 1,500m, but the …
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Pant, Jurel half-centuries take India past 400 in Sri Lanka Test
Aug 24 2026
Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel hit unbeaten half-centuries as India reached 419-6 at lunch on the second day of the second …
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'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory
Aug 24 2026
Every morning Harka Man Gharti slices into the blue water of a swimming pool in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, chasing a …
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UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
Aug 24 2026
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA …
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Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati
Aug 24 2026
Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first …
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Yamashita marches to nine-shot win in LPGA Canadian Women's Open
Aug 24 2026
Miyu Yamashita fired a four-under-par 66 to polish off a wire-to-wire victory in the LPGA Canadian Women's Open on …
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Japan's Olympic figure skating heroes to wed
Aug 24 2026
Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday.
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Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati
Aug 24 2026
Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of 'big' South Africa Test series
Aug 24 2026
Skipper Pat Cummins said he "can't wait" to play in Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous …
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Gauff powers past Pegula to win Cincinnati WTA 1000 crown
Aug 24 2026
Coco Gauff made a statement with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of …
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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care
Aug 24 2026
A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to …
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Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut
Aug 24 2026
US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's …
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Rookie La Sasso wins LIV season-ender as tour's future in doubt
Aug 23 2026
Rookie Michael La Sasso pipped Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win LIV Golf's season-ending Indianapolis event Sunday, …
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Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati bb/amz
Aug 23 2026
Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Clark fends off McIlroy to win BMW Championship
Aug 23 2026
A nervy Wyndham Clark birdied the final three holes to dramatically win the BMW Championship on Sunday, having earlier …
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Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche, Atletico salvage Villarreal draw
Aug 23 2026
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin …
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Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche
Aug 23 2026
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin …
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Spain's World Cup hero Torres saves PSG's blushes at Rennes
Aug 23 2026
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence …
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Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United
Aug 23 2026
Swiss striker Breel Embolo has signed for Atlanta United, the Major League Soccer club announced Sunday, in a deal …
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Jamieson gets Trump call after ending 14-year golf title drought
Aug 23 2026
Scott Jamieson ended his 14-year wait for a European tour title on Sunday and then promptly found himself taking a phone …
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Three Premier League talking points
Aug 23 2026
Arsenal underlined their determination to retain the Premier League crown with a swaggering start to their title …
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Man City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw
Aug 23 2026
Enzo Maresca made a dramatic start to Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola era with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over …
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10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns
Aug 23 2026
Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand …
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Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw
Aug 23 2026
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw …
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Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League
Aug 23 2026
World 100m champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden roared to victories at the Silesia Diamond League on …
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Villa boss Emery says it's down to Watkins to explain absence
Aug 23 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 …
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England cricketer Carse under investigation after 'nightclub incident'
Aug 23 2026
Brydon Carse is under investigation after he reportedly became the latest England cricketer to be involved in a …
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'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca
Aug 23 2026
Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City …
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