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De Ketelaere inspires Atalanta fightback to beat Chelsea
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Charles De Ketelaere inspired Atalanta's stirring fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League as the Blues' …
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Kounde double helps Barcelona claim Frankfurt comeback win
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Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in …
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Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods
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Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal's training methods despite admitting his side are in a "dangerous" situation …
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Karl and Gnabry spark Bayern to comeback win over Sporting
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Revitalised striker Serge Gnabry and teenage forward Lennart Karl helped inspire Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 …
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Under-fire Alonso says Real Madrid situation can 'change quickly'
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Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially …
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Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football
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Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering …
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Ivory Coast recall Zaha for AFCON title defence
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Defending champions Ivory Coast have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa …
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Trump's FIFA peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group
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Human rights group FairSquare has filed a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee claiming the world football body's …
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NHL 'optimistic' about Olympic rink but could pull out
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North America's National Hockey League (NHL) said it was "cautiously optimistic" about the Milan Olympic rink but warned …
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Pandya blitz helps India thrash South Africa in T20 opener
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Hardik Pandya struck an unbeaten 59 and took a key wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20 …
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Woltemade's 'British humour' helped him fit in at Newcastle - Howe
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Nick Woltemade's British sense of humour helped him adapt to life in England, ahead of …
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Miami's Messi wins second consecutive MLS MVP award
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Lionel Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday after propelling Inter …
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Jesus added to Arsenal's Champions League squad
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Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal's Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return …
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Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko
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Red Bull confirmed on Tuesday the departure of influential advisor Helmut Marko who oversaw the progression of serial …
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Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis plan winter transfer move
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Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League …
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Police raid Argentine football HQ, clubs in graft probe
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Argentine authorities raided the headquarters of the national football association and several major teams on Tuesday as …
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Saudi Arabia intent on recruiting Salah in winter transfer window
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Saudi Arabia says it will do "whatever it can" to recruit unsettled Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the winter …
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Heaven urges Man Utd to maintain European faith
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Ayden Heaven believes a return to European football is well within Manchester United's reach following Monday's 4-1 win …
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Salah turns up for training with Liverpool future in balance
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Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts continued to grow about the star striker's future at …
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Red Bull part ways with influential advisor Marko - reports
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Red Bull's influential advisor Helmut Marko is leaving the Formula One giants, it was reported by several media outlets …
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Real Madrid's Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash
AFP - 10h ago
Real Madrid's French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his …
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England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour with injury
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Fast bowler Mark Wood will play no further part in the Ashes tour and is to fly home from Australia at the weekend, …
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SEA Games to open in Thailand with tightened security
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The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday with security for athletes tightened due to fresh border …
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Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup showdowns
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A balanced scoring attack helped Phoenix outlast Minnesota 108-105 on Monday despite a 40-point NBA performance by …
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Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show
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Tony Jefferson intercepted a Jalen Hurts pass in overtime to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 22-19 victory over …
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Hay to debut for New Zealand as Blundell out of 2nd West Indies Test
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Injury-hit New Zealand will give a debut to wicketkeeper Mitch Hay in the second Test against the West Indies in …
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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
AFP - 14h ago
A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa …
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All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium
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The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch, …
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Australia quick Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes after injury setback
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Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the Ashes against England following an …
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Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout
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Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had "improved a lot" after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the …
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Pulisic quick-fire double sends AC Milan top of Serie A
Dec 08 2025
USA playmaker Christian Pulisic scored twice in 10 minutes on Monday as AC Milan came from behind to edge Torino 3-2 to …
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NBA fines Magic's Bane $35,000 for hurling ball at Anunoby
Dec 08 2025
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday for throwing the game ball with force at …
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Palmer misses Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atalanta
Dec 08 2025
Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atalanta on Tuesday as boss Enzo Maresca tries to keep the …
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Salah a 'disgrace' for Liverpool outburst: Carragher
Dec 08 2025
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher labelled Mohamed Salah "a disgrace" on Monday after the Egypt star's stunning …
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Slot has 'no clue' whether rebel star Salah has played last Liverpool game
Dec 08 2025
Arne Slot admitted Monday that he didn't know whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Egypt star …
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Troubled Liverpool host Barnsley in FA Cup third round
Dec 08 2025
Troubled Liverpool were handed an FA Cup third round tie fraught with the potential for embarrassment after being pitted …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Salah relationship not broken
Dec 08 2025
Arne Slot insisted that his relationship with Mohamed Salah has not broken down even after dropping the star attacker …
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Court will give decision in Sala compensation hearing on March 30
Dec 08 2025
A commercial court examining the long-running dispute between Cardiff City and French club Nantes over compensation for …
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Barcelona defence on 'another level' now, says Flick
Dec 08 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claimed Monday his team's defending is now on "another level" after a run of good results.
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Sala compensation hearing opens in Cardiff's dispute with Nantes
Dec 08 2025
A court hearing about the long-running dispute between Cardiff City and French club Nantes over compensation for the …
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Club Brugge sack coach in build up to Arsenal clash
Dec 08 2025
Club Brugge announced on Monday that it was parting ways with coach Nicky Hayen and replacing him with former coach Ivan …
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Spurs looking into Bissouma conduct after 'laughing gas' report
Dec 08 2025
Thomas Frank said Tottenham are "dealing" with Yves Bissouma's behaviour after the Mali midfielder allegedly inhaled …
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Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt …
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Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan following …
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Inter's Thuram braced for fightback from crisis-hit Liverpool
Dec 08 2025
Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram insisted Monday that the Italian side always rise to the occasion in the Champions …
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Fracturing Real Madrid need Mbappe magic in Haaland showdown
Dec 08 2025
Real Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappe at his magical best on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League …
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Three things to watch ahead of the 2026 F1 season
Dec 08 2025
Lando Norris's success with McLaren in ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign as world champion on Sunday ushered in a …
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Ex-footballer Barton handed suspended sentence for offensive posts
Dec 08 2025
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was spared jail on Monday after being given a suspended sentence for …
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Rooney says Salah 'destroying his Liverpool legacy'
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah is "absolutely destroying his Liverpool legacy" following an extraordinary outburst at manager Arne Slot, …
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African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute when Liverpool drew 3-3 away to Leeds at the weekend, but it did not stop the …
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Son Heung-min blackmailer jailed in South Korea
Dec 08 2025
A woman who blackmailed South Korean football superstar Son Heung-min by claiming she was the mother of his child was …
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Hakimi-inspired hosts Morocco the team to beat at 2025 AFCON
Dec 08 2025
Morocco have home advantage, a team that has won a world record 18 consecutive internationals and an inspirational …
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SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up
Dec 08 2025
The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday against a backdrop of chaotic organisation and with …
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'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step
Dec 08 2025
Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of …
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Formula One: Winners and Losers in 2025
Dec 08 2025
AFP Sports looks at the winners and losers in the 2025 season which came to a tense end on Sunday with Lando Norris …
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James and Doncic lead Lakers over Sixers, Thunder win 15th straight
Dec 08 2025
Luka Doncic returned with a triple-double and LeBron James came up big in the clutch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a …
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England woes deepen as Australia A hammer Lions by an innings
Dec 08 2025
England's cricketing woes deepened Monday when their second-tier team crashed to Australia A by an innings and 127 runs, …
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What next for Salah and Liverpool after explosive outburst?
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the …
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Resilient Australia 'adapt on the go' to close in on Ashes glory
Dec 08 2025
Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has thrust them to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve …
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'I did it my way': Norris proud of way he won F1 title
Dec 08 2025
Newly-crowned Formula One world champion Lando Norris said Sunday he was proud to have won his first world title in his …
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'Not a place for weak men': Stokes demands more from under-fire England
Dec 08 2025
England captain Ben Stokes has demanded his players toughen up after another embarrassing defeat to Australia left the …
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Steelers battle past Ravens, Allen leads Bills comeback over Bengals
Dec 08 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers battled past the Baltimore Ravens to claim a controversial NFL road win on Sunday as Josh Allen …
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'Angry' Alonso demands Real Madrid reaction against Man City
Dec 07 2025
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso called on his team to bounce back quickly after a painful defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday …
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Lyon slip to Ligue 1 loss at Lorient, Nice crisis deepens
Dec 07 2025
Lyon fell to their fifth defeat of the season in Ligue 1 as they lost 1-0 at lowly Lorient on Sunday, while crisis-club …
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Two sent off for Real Madrid in Celta defeat
Dec 07 2025
Real Madrid crashed to a damaging 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, finishing the game with nine men …
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Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Spalletti's Juve and top of Serie A
Dec 07 2025
Rasmus Hojlund fired Napoli top of Serie A with both goals in Sunday's 2-1 win over Juventus and former idol Luciano …
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Colts quarterback Jones facing end of season after injury
Dec 07 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury as his team slipped to …
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Matsuyama tops Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge
Dec 07 2025
Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama birdied the first hole of a sudden death playoff to beat Alex Noren in the Hero …
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Hojlund double shoots Napoli past Juventus and top of Serie A
Dec 07 2025
Rasmus Hojlund fired Napoli top of Serie A with both goals in Sunday's 2-1 win over Juventus and former idol Luciano …
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Odermatt wins Beaver Creek giant slalom
Dec 07 2025
Switzerland's four-time defending World Cup overall champion Marco Odermatt won the giant slalom at Beaver Creek on …
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Palestine, Syria celebrate reaching Arab Cup quarter-finals
Dec 07 2025
Celebrations erupted on the pitch and in the stands in Doha on Sunday when both Palestine and Syria made it through to …
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Colts blow as quarterback Jones suffers Achilles injury
Dec 07 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles injury in Sunday's clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars, …
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Capuozzo grabs hat-trick as Toulouse win Champions Cup opener
Dec 07 2025
Italy international Ange Capuozzo scored a hat-trick of tries as Toulouse saw off the South African franchise Sharks …
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Scheib bounces back to win Mont Tremblant giant slalom
Dec 07 2025
Austria's Julia Scheib bounced back to win the giant slalom at the alpine skiing World Cup event in Mont-Tremblant on …
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Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton
Dec 07 2025
Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win …
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Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to cement third spot
Dec 07 2025
Borussia Dortmund bounced back from their German Cup elimination by Bayer Leverkusen with a comfortable 2-0 home …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Dec 07 2025
Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League is down to two points after the Gunners' 18-match unbeaten run was ended …
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How Lando Norris won the F1 title
Dec 07 2025
The road was rocky and rife with twists and turns but it ultimately led Lando Norris to his desired destination in Abu …
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Emotional Norris triumph prompts widespread affection and respect
Dec 07 2025
Lando Norris's emotional success in winning the 2025 drivers' world championship sparked widespread celebrations with …
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Rutter rescues Brighton in West Ham draw
Dec 07 2025
Brighton forward Georginio Rutter stopped West Ham climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone with a last-gasp …
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England trained 'too much' prior to Ashes collapse, says McCullum
Dec 07 2025
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum responded to criticism his side were under-prepared for the Ashes by claiming …
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Tearful Norris completes 'long journey' to become F1 world champion
Dec 07 2025
Lando Norris claimed his maiden drivers' championship on Sunday to complete McLaren's first title double since 1998 with …
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Tearful Norris claims 'amazing' Formula One world champion
Dec 07 2025
A tearful Lando Norris claimed his maiden Formula One world drivers' title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ending Max …
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Lando Norris: England's F1 prince charming with a ruthless streak
Dec 07 2025
A steely will to win behind his ready charm and easy-going persona helped Lando Norris depose Max Verstappen as king of …
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Lando Norris crowned Formula One world champion
Dec 07 2025
Lando Norris claimed his maiden Formula One world drivers' title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ending Max Verstappen's …
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Nervous Norwegian winner Reitan overshadows Hovland in Sun City
Dec 07 2025
Nervous Kristoffer Reitan overshadowed fellow Norwegian Viktor Hovland with a one-shot victory on Sunday in the Nedbank …
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Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread
Dec 07 2025
Ben Stokes refuses to give up hope of winning the Ashes despite going 2-0 down in the five-match series after another …
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'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test
Dec 07 2025
Pumped-up Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer had a fiery verbal clash near the climax of …
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Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead
Dec 07 2025
Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday …
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Palestinian coach gets hope, advice from mum in Gaza tent
Dec 07 2025
Coach Ehab Abu Jazar is guiding a national team that carries on its shoulders all the hopes and sorrows of Palestinian …
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Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny
Dec 07 2025
England's Ashes preparations -- or lack of -- have come under renewed fire after they were well beaten in Brisbane on …
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Australia on brink of victory at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead
Dec 07 2025
Australia were on the brink of a big win in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday despite some belated …
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South Africa coach Conrad says meant no malice with 'grovel' remark
Dec 07 2025
South Africa cricket coach Shukri Conrad said he intended no malice with his "grovel" remark during the second Test in …
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Neergaard-Petersen edges out Smith for maiden DP World Tour win
Dec 07 2025
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen sank a 10-foot pressure putt at the last to edge major winner Cameron Smith and win a maiden …
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Stokes and Jacks lead rearguard action to keep England alive
Dec 07 2025
England captain Ben Stokes and off-spinner Will Jacks led a fighting rearguard action to ensure Australia will have to …
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McIlroy going to enjoy 'a few wines' to reflect on 'unbelievable year'
Dec 07 2025
Rory McIlroy said Sunday he was looking forward to putting his feet up and having a "few wines" over Christmas to …
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Harden moves to 10th on NBA all-time scoring list in Clippers defeat
Dec 07 2025
James Harden moved into the top 10 on the NBA's all-time scoring list on Saturday, but his 34 points weren't enough to …
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McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories
Dec 07 2025
Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand closed out the US Open in Austin, Texas, with dominant victories in …
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England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'
Dec 07 2025
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lampooned after turning up for the second Ashes Test against Australia with a …
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Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test
Dec 07 2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins said he will be "good to go" for the third Ashes Test after missing the first two with a …
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Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title
Dec 06 2025
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a starring role in a 3-1 …
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