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Brandt and Beier send Dortmund second in Bundesliga
AFP - 28m ago
Goals from Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier lifted Borussia Dortmund to a nervy 2-0 home win over Borussia …
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Haller, Aouar out of AFCON, Zambia coach drama
AFP - 46m ago
A hamstring injury sustained in a Dutch league match has ruled Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller out of the 2025 …
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Bologna win shoot-out with Inter to reach Italian Super Cup final
AFP - 57m ago
Bologna reached the Italian Super Cup final on Friday after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in …
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Family of Angels pitcher, club settle case over 2019 death
AFP - 2h ago
The family of former Los Angeles Angels player Tyler Skaggs reached a settlement with the club on Friday over the …
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Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka to retire in 2026
AFP - 3h ago
Stan Wawrinka says the 2026 season will be his last as the three-time Grand Slam singles champion aims to finish his …
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Pandya blitz powers India to T20 series win over South Africa
AFP - 52m ago
Hardik Pandya led India's batting assault with his 16-ball 50 to set up a 30-run win over South Africa and clinch the …
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Man Utd can fight for Premier League title in next few years: Amorim
AFP - 4h ago
Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson …
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Emery says rising expectations driving red-hot Villa
AFP - 5h ago
Unai Emery said Friday that greater expectations were fuelling Aston Villa's Premier League charge as his in-form side …
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'It's so much fun,' says Vonn as she milks her comeback
AFP - 6h ago
Lindsey Vonn's triumphal comeback tour of old haunts reaches France this weekend and she wants to go home with a cow.
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Amorim takes aim at Man Utd youth stars over 'entitlement'
AFP - 2h ago
Ruben Amorim said provocative social media posts from two of Manchester United's academy stars showed a damaging …
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Spurs 'not a quick fix' for under-fire Frank
AFP - 7h ago
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said there is no quick fix to his side's problems, but he maintains the support of the …
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Amorim unfazed by 'Free Mainoo' T-shirt ahead of Villa clash
AFP - 1h ago
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said a provocative T-shirt stunt by Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother would not influence …
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PSG penalty hero Safonov ended Intercontinental win with broken hand
AFP - 6m ago
Matvei Safonov probably saved two penalties with a broken hand to win Paris Saint-Germain the Intercontinental Cup win, …
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Guardiola 'excited' by Man City future, not pondering exit
AFP - 9h ago
Pep Guardiola said Friday that his departure from Manchester City is "not on the table" at the moment as he focuses on …
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Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim first World Cup win in Val Gardena super-G
AFP - 9h ago
Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from notching up a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the …
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Czechs name veteran coach Koubek for World Cup play-offs
AFP - 5h ago
The Czech Football Association said Friday it had appointed Miroslav Koubek as national coach for next two and and a …
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PSG penalty hero Safonov out until next year with broken hand
AFP - 56m ago
Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, the star of Paris Saint-Germain's Intercontinental Cup win, has a fracture in his left hand …
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Czech Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim Val Gardena super-G
AFP - 58m ago
Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from claiming a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the super-G …
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Arsenal in the 'right place' as Arteta marks six years at club
AFP - 3h ago
Mikel Arteta believes his transformation of Arsenal has put the Gunners in a position to win major trophies as he …
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Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore, says upbeat Slot
AFP - 11h ago
Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped …
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Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
AFP - 11h ago
Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number …
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Chelsea's Maresca says Man City link '100 percent' speculation
AFP - 5h ago
Enzo Maresca said Friday that reports linking him to the Manchester City manager's job were "100 percent" speculation, …
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Dominant Head moves into Bradman territory with fourth Adelaide ton
AFP - 12h ago
Travis Head continued his love affair with his home Adelaide Oval Friday by slamming a fourth century in as many Tests …
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Australia's Head slams unbeaten 142 to crush England's Ashes hopes
AFP - 11h ago
Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run …
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West Indies 110-0, trail by 465, after Conway's epic 227 for New Zealand
AFP - 4h ago
Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take the West Indies to …
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Seahawks edge Rams in overtime thriller to seize NFC lead
AFP - 3h ago
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks pulled off an improbable comeback in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 …
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Teenager Flagg leads Mavericks to upset of Pistons
AFP - 7h ago
Cooper Flagg scored 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks dug deep to upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons …
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Australia's Head fires quickfire 68 as England's Ashes hopes fade
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A dangerous Travis Head crunched an unbeaten 68 as Australia built an ominous 204-run lead Friday in the third Test as …
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Conway falls for 227 as New Zealand declare at 575-8 in West Indies Test
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Opener Devon Conway's epic 227 Friday led New Zealand to declare their first innings at 575-8 during the final session …
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Conway falls for 227 as New Zealand pass 500 in West Indies Test
AFP - 58m ago
Opener Devon Conway's epic innings ended on 227 Friday as the West Indies showed some fight after lunch on day two of …
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Stokes's 83 gives England hope as Australia lead by 102 in 3rd Test
AFP - 2h ago
Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne steered a nervy Australia to 17-1 at lunch and a 102-run lead Friday after Ben …
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Go long: the rise and rise of the NFL field goal
AFP - 13h ago
When the Indianapolis Colts' Blake Grupe blasted a career-best 60-yard field goal through the posts last weekend, it …
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New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league
AFP - 11h ago
The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations …
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England all out for 286, trail Australia by 85 in 3rd Test
AFP - 11h ago
Skipper Ben Stokes hit a gritty 83 as England were dismissed for 286 in their first innings of the must-win third Ashes …
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Joshua takes huge weight advantage into Paul fight
AFP - 10h ago
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his controversial …
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Conway's glorious 200 powers New Zealand to 424-3 against West Indies
AFP - 2h ago
Devon Conway powered to a second Test double century on Friday to guide New Zealand to a commanding 424-3 at lunch on …
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WNBA lockout looms closer after player vote authorizes strike
Dec 18 2025
WNBA players have given their backing to calling a strike "when necessary" as negotiations over a new collective …
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Rams ace Nacua apologizes over 'antisemitic' gesture furor
Dec 18 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized on Thursday after making an antisemitic gesture during a livestream …
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McIlroy wins BBC sports personality award for 2025 heroics
Dec 18 2025
Rory McIlroy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in a public vote on Thursday after a career-defining 2025 …
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Napoli beat Milan in Italian Super Cup semi-final
Dec 18 2025
Napoli downed AC Milan 2-0 in Thursday's Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh.
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Chicago Bears mulling Indiana home over public funding standoff
Dec 18 2025
The Chicago Bears have warned they are considering moving to Indiana if they are unable to secure state backing for …
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Former Olympic champion Dujardin continues dressage comeback after whipping ban
Dec 18 2025
Former Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin made her return to high-level competition in Britain on Thursday …
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Odermatt takes foggy downhill for 50th World Cup win
Dec 18 2025
Marco Odermatt secured his 50th World Cup win when he took a fog-hit men's downhill at Val Gardena, Italy on Thursday.
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Thai queen wins SEA Games gold in sailing
Dec 18 2025
The queen of Thailand on Thursday won a gold medal in sailing at the Southeast Asian Games, a regional competition being …
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Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed
Dec 18 2025
Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.
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Lyon humbled to surpass childhood hero McGrath's wicket tally
Dec 18 2025
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was humbled Thursday after claiming his 564th wicket to move clear of fellow Australian …
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England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away
Dec 18 2025
Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip …
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'Never enough': Conway leans on McKenzie wisdom in epic 300 stand
Dec 18 2025
As Devon Conway walked onto Bay Oval Thursday to face the West Indies in his 32nd Test, a reminder of his long and …
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England Ashes dreams on life-support as Australia rip through batting
Dec 18 2025
A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of …
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Masterful Conway, Latham in 323 opening stand as West Indies wilt
Dec 18 2025
Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of …
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WADA names India worst doping offender for third straight year
Dec 18 2025
India tops the rankings of global sports drug cheats for a third straight year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) …
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Cricket Australia boss slams technology as Snicko confusion continues
Dec 18 2025
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes series "not …
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Conway and Latham's 323-run opening stand batters hapless West Indies
Dec 18 2025
Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of …
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England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order
Dec 18 2025
England were struggling to stay in the crunch third Test and the Ashes Thursday after Australia ripped through their …
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Conway 120 as New Zealand in command at 216-0 against West Indies
Dec 18 2025
Devon Conway powered to a century in the third Test against the West Indies as the New Zealand openers dominated the …
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England in disarray at 59-3 in crunch Test as Lyon, Cummins pounce
Dec 18 2025
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon struck damaging blows to leave England reeling at 59-3 at lunch on day two of the crunch …
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Cricket Australia boss slams technology 'howler' in Ashes Test
Dec 18 2025
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg on Thursday called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes …
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New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test
Dec 18 2025
New Zealand were 83-0 at lunch on day one of the third Test against the West Indies on Thursday, justifying a decision …
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Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters
Dec 17 2025
Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea …
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Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis
Dec 17 2025
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over …
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Real Madrid scrape past third-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup
Dec 17 2025
A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to …
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Safonov hero as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup
Dec 17 2025
Back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saved four penalties as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a …
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Cherki inspires Man City cruise into League Cup semis
Dec 17 2025
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over …
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Mahomes undergoes surgery, could return for 2026 opener: Chiefs
Dec 17 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has successfully undergone surgery on his injured knee and begun rehab …
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Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule
Dec 17 2025
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports …
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Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
Dec 17 2025
Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to …
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
Dec 17 2025
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for …
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India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog
Dec 17 2025
The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog …
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Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban
Dec 17 2025
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he shared people's "frustration" that the women's marathon world record …
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Veteran Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract
Dec 17 2025
Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League …
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UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund
Dec 17 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday warned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich "the clock is ticking" …
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World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero
Dec 17 2025
Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero …
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World number one Alcaraz announces 'difficult' split with coach Ferrero
Dec 17 2025
Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero …
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Snicko operator admits error that led to Carey's Ashes reprieve
Dec 17 2025
The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia's …
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Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
An emotional Alex Carey slammed a controversial 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to …
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Senegal talisman Mane overcame grief to become an African icon
Dec 17 2025
Senegal talisman and striker Sadio Mane could have missed out on a glittering football career had he agreed with a wish …
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Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century
Dec 17 2025
An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a "special …
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'Many lessons to be learned' from Winter Games preparations, says ski chief
Dec 17 2025
Johan Eliasch, president of the most powerful winter sports federation, has told AFP that less than two months before …
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Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in third Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put …
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Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought
Dec 17 2025
OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final …
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West Indies hope Christmas comes early in must-win New Zealand Test
Dec 17 2025
Captain Roston Chase hopes that a bonding session over an early Christmas dinner will give the West Indies the festive …
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Khawaja revels in late lifeline as Australia 194-5 in 3rd Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday after being thrown a lifeline at the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as England …
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'Catastrophic mismatch': Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
Dec 17 2025
YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday in a money-spinning …
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Australia's Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
Australia's Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England just before it started Wednesday with …
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Khawaja grabs lifeline as Australia reach 94-2 in 3rd Ashes Test
Dec 17 2025
England claimed two wickets in an absorbing opening session at the third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide …
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Undefeated boxing great Crawford announces retirement
Dec 17 2025
Undefeated world super middleweight champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing on Tuesday, hanging …
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FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash
Dec 17 2025
World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the …
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Maresca relishes support of Chelsea fans after difficult week
Dec 17 2025
Enzo Maresca said he appreciated the backing of Chelsea's fans after they sung his name during Tuesday's 3-1 win at …
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Players pay tribute to Bondi victims at Ashes Test
Dec 16 2025
A moment of silence was observed Wednesday before the third Ashes Test with players from Australia and England wearing …
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Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
Dec 16 2025
Chelsea showed their support for unsettled boss Enzo Maresca as they survived a scare from third-tier Cardiff to reach …
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Shiffrin extends slalom domination with Courchevel win
Dec 16 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her ascendancy over the women's slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday night as she swept to a fifth …
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Artificial snow woes for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics organisers
Dec 16 2025
Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics said Tuesday they had "a technical problem" with the production of …
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FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets for 'loyal fans'
Dec 16 2025
World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a cheaper category of tickets after sustained criticism of the prices at the …
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
Dec 16 2025
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, …
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Shiffrin dominates first run in Courchevel slalom
Dec 16 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin posted the fastest time in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Courchevel on Tuesday, a discipline …
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Hamraoui loses case against PSG over lack of support after attack
Dec 16 2025
Ex-Paris Saint-Germain women's footballer Kheira Hamraoui on Tuesday lost her 3.5 million-euro ($4m) claim before a …
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Decades after Bosman, football's transfer war rages on
Dec 16 2025
Thirty years after the European ruling on the case of Jean-Marc Bosman transformed football's economic landscape, the …
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Australia's Green becomes most expensive overseas buy in IPL history
Dec 16 2025
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday.
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Man City star Doku sidelined until new year
Dec 16 2025
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be without injured Belgium winger Jeremy Doku until the new year.
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Man who hit Liverpool parade jailed for over 21 years
Dec 16 2025
A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday …
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PSG ordered to pay around 60mn euros to Mbappe in wage dispute
Dec 16 2025
Paris Saint-Germain were ordered by a French labour court to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe up to 61 million …
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Manchester United 'wanted me to leave', claims Fernandes
Dec 16 2025
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this …
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