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Marquez left to wait for eighth MotoGP crown as Bezzecchi wins in Qatar
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Marc Marquez will have to wait at least another fortnight to win his eighth MotoGP title after finishing second behind …
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Injury-hit France recall veterans for Springboks test, Etzebeth back
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France coach Fabien Galthie on Sunday recalled a clutch of experienced internationals for country's big challenge of …
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Chelsea shocked by Sunderland, Liverpool cruise
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Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Premier League strugglers Sunderland, while Liverpool got back on track with a …
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Pollock strikes as England hammer Australia to ease pressure on Borthwick
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Henry Pollock came off the bench to score two of England's seven tries as they overwhelmed Australia 45-22 at Twickenham …
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Spain's Alcaraz wins Paris Masters for first time
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Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the …
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Garcia, Schick take Leverkusen to derby win at Cologne
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Goals from Aleix Garcia and Patrik Schick took Bayer Leverkusen to a tense 2-1 derby win at Cologne on Sunday, lifting …
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Napoli hold Serie A leaders Lazio, Milan cast aside Euro blues at Genoa
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Serie A leaders Lazio dropped points for just the second time this season in Sunday's 1-1 draw away to struggling …
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Liverpool back on track after beating Palace
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Florian Wirtz bagged his first Premier League goal this season as Liverpool got back on track with a 3-1 win against …
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Veteran Neuer joins Bayern's long injury list
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Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury, compounding the …
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Multi-million 2006 Turin Games bobsleigh track to be demolished
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The controversial bobsleigh track built for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics at a cost of 110 million euros only to be …
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Rahm returns from LIV absence to claim Abu Dhabi title
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John Rahm completed a winning return to the European tour as he held off Tyrrell Hatton by two strokes on Sunday to win …
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Napoli hold leaders Lazio in Serie A
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Serie A leaders Lazio dropped points for just the second time this season as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to …
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Emotional Eala stunned by Liu in Hong Kong final
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Philippines tennis trailblazer Alex Eala dissolved into tears as she reflected on a "life-changing" season after falling …
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Hodge hits 140 as West Indies build lead over Bangladesh
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Kavem Hodge hit an unbeaten 140 to extend West Indies' lead to 315 on the fourth day of the second Test against …
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Walsh stars as Australia surge into Rugby League World Cup final
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Star fullback Reece Walsh bagged a hat-trick as Australia crushed Samoa 44-12 on Sunday to book their ticket to the …
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Sakuma wins LPGA Japan title after late hot streak
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Japan's Shuri Sakuma won her first LPGA title by four shots with a scorching final-round 64 at the Japan Classic on …
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Injury-hit France recall veterans for Springboks test
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France coach Fabien Galthie on Sunday recalled a clutch of experienced internationals for country's big challenge of …
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Philippines trailblazer Eala stunned by Liu in Hong Kong final
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Philippines trailblazer Alex Eala fell agonisingly short of winning a second WTA Tour title as she lost the Hong Kong …
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In Chile, Cape Verde hero Vozinha struggles to cope with glare of fame
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After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely hero of this …
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Laperche wins trans-Atlantic Route du Rhum in record time
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French skipper Tom Laperche won the Route du Rhum on Saturday, posting a record time in his first attempt at the …
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Azam says new Pakistan Test squad ready to fight against Sri Lanka
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Captain Babar Azam hopes an overhauled Pakistan can make a fresh start in the first Test against Sri Lanka that begins …
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Australia overpower Fiji to make Women's Rugby League World Cup final
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Abbi Church scored four tries as powerhouse Australia rallied to beat a gutsy Fiji 30-14 on Sunday and set up a women's …
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An wins Korea Open for 11th badminton title of year
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Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was "very proud" of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th …
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Brunson powers Knicks over Cavs in NBA playoff rematch
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Jalen Brunson scored 31 points to propel the NBA champion New York Knicks to a convincing 109-97 victory over the …
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Laperche wins Route du Rhum in record time
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French skipper Tom Laperche won the Route du Rhum on Saturday, posting a record time in his first attempt at the …
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Messi wins second MLS Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record
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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions …
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Defiant Khawaja defends re-igniting ball-tampering scandal
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Usman Khawaja insisted Sunday he did not "throw anyone under the bus" by claiming the entire Australian team was in on …
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Nuggets hold off Pacers in NBA Mexico City game
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Denver star Nikola Jokic scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Nuggets held off Indiana's second-half surge to …
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Trump offers UFC boss press secretary post, urges criminal probes of Democrats
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Facing an incoming Democratic congress, US President Donald Trump struck a combative tone Saturday, offering friend and …
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Security concerns as Australia name under-strength squad for Mideast friendlies
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Football Australia said it was continuing to assess security ahead of the Socceroos' two upcoming friendlies in the …
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Messi's Miami cling to second spot on dramatic final MLS day
Nov 07 2026
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami clung on for second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against …
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England's injured Tongue out of Australia white-ball tour
Nov 07 2026
England fast bowler Josh Tongue has been ruled out of their white-ball tour of Australia with a toe injury and will …
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Galthie laments Ntamack loss as France fly-half troubles mount
Nov 07 2026
France coach Fabien Galthie admitted on Saturday he has a conundrum to solve as he prepares to face world champions …
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Real Madrid beat Valencia as Spanish football honours De Miguel
Nov 07 2026
Real Madrid pulled level with La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Valencia on Saturday, as Spanish football paid …
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France thump Fiji but lose Ntamack to injury
Nov 07 2026
France stormed back to the top of the northern hemisphere Nations Championship table with a dominant but flawed 54-17 …
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PSG march on with 11th straight win
Nov 07 2026
Illia Zabarnyi scored the only goal of the game as a weakened Paris Saint-Germain claimed an unspectacular 1-0 win over …
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Real Madrid beat Valencia to level Liga leaders Barca
Nov 07 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga …
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Hamilton says tension with Ferrari teammate Leclerc 'squashed'
Nov 07 2026
Lewis Hamilton said he and his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc had "squashed" the tension between them that followed …
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Trump taps UFC boss as press secretary, urges criminal probes into Democrats
Nov 07 2026
Facing an incoming Democratic congress, US President Donald Trump struck a combative tone Saturday, offering friend and …
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Antonelli 'ready for anything' in Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 07 2026
New world champion Kimi Antonelli said he will be "ready for anything" in Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix when he starts …
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Route du Rhum boats diverted after skipper sends SOS
Nov 07 2026
As race leader Tom Laperche cruised toward the Route du Rhum finish line in Guadeloupe there was drama behind him on …
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World No.1 Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus
Nov 07 2026
World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday due to a viral illness.
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Norris grabs pole in rainswept qualifying for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 07 2026
McLaren's outgoing world champion Lando Norris grabbed pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a brave and …
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Delap double condemns Man City to third straight defeat
Nov 07 2026
Manchester City slumped to a third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday as Liam Delap's double lifted …
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City slump again as Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Nov 07 2026
Manchester City suffered a third consecutive Premier League defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest on Saturday, …
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Trump offers press secretary role to UFC chief Dana White
Nov 07 2026
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was offering a press secretary role to mixed martial arts executive and …
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World No.1 Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals
Nov 07 2026
World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday with an unspecified medical …
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Lakes says Wales won't accept 'mediocrity' after edging Japan
Nov 07 2026
Wales captain Dewi Lake insisted that his side are "no longer accepting mediocrity" after Saturday's 28-21 victory over …
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Heavy rain delays Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying
Nov 07 2026
Heavy rain paused and delayed the start of Saturday's qualifiying session for the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix.
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Bayern, Dortmund win to stay tight at the top of Bundesliga
Nov 07 2026
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund remain neck and neck at the top of the German Bundesliga table after 2-1 wins over …
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Alcaraz sets up Paris Masters final clash with Shelton
Nov 07 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that taking on world number four Ben Shelton is "one of the best challenges" in tennis …
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Adams double guides Wales past Japan in Nations Championship
Nov 07 2026
Winger Josh Adams scored twice as Wales beat Japan 28-21 on Saturday to claim their second win of the inaugural Nations …
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Arsenal edge past Hull to stretch Premier League lead
Nov 07 2026
Arsenal beat stubborn Hull 1-0 to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points on Saturday while …
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Arteta praises Madueke impact as Arsenal stretch lead
Nov 07 2026
Mikel Arteta said that Noni Madueke is reaping the rewards of his dedication after his starring role in a 1-0 win over …
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Olympic champ Rebbadj hat-trick helps Toulon thump Stade Francais
Nov 07 2026
Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist Rayan Rebbadj scored three tries as Toulon hammered Stade Francais 43-23 in the French …
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Itoje eager to gain edge over Australia ahead of World Cup
Nov 07 2026
England captain Maro Itoje wants his side to gain a psychological edge over Australia and "turn a corner" ahead of the …
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'Huge dream' to play for England with Jude, says Jobe Bellingham
Nov 07 2026
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham said Saturday he hoped to fulfil a "huge dream" by playing alongside …
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Marc Marquez has shot at eighth MotoGP title after Qatar sprint win
Nov 07 2026
Marc Marquez will have the chance to win his eighth MotoGP title on Sunday after storming to victory in a thrilling …
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Scotland rue ill-discipline after New Zealand defeat
Nov 07 2026
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was left lamenting his side's -- and his own -- ill-discipline following a 43-21 defeat …
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Shelton ends Van Assche's run to reach Paris Masters final
Nov 07 2026
World number four Ben Shelton fought from behind to end home hope Luca Van Assche's surprise run at the Paris Masters on …
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Verstappen and Ferrari pair incur grid penalties for Brazil GP
Nov 07 2026
Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped the times Saturday in the final Grand Prix practice but will start from the bottom of …
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Barrett at the double as New Zealand beat Scotland
Nov 07 2026
Beauden Barrett struck twice to become just the second player to score 50 Test tries for New Zealand as the All Blacks …
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Okafor sinks Spurs after Leeds survive major VAR scare
Nov 07 2026
Leeds survived a major VAR controversy against Tottenham on Saturday before striking late through substitute Noah Okafor …
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Erasmus demands more after Springboks crush Italy
Nov 07 2026
Rassie Erasmus insisted that South Africa must improve if they are to beat France and Ireland in the Nations …
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Rahm and McIlroy primed for Abu Dhabi title battle
Nov 07 2026
Jon Rahm will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, with Ryder Cup team-mate Rory …
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Okafor strike for Leeds ends Tottenham's winning run
Nov 07 2026
Leeds rode their luck to beat in-form Tottenham 1-0 on Saturday, benefiting from a controversial decision to allow …
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Wilson wants Wallabies to stay true to themselves against England
Nov 07 2026
Australia captain Harry Wilson has urged the Wallabies to "play our own game" when they face England in their November …
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Nine-try Springboks demolish Italy in Nations Championship
Nov 07 2026
South Africa picked up where they left off in the Nations Championship by dismantling injury-hit Italy 66-7 in Turin on …
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Barca's Garcia fit for Atletico clash as defensive crisis eases
Nov 07 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday defender Eric Garcia is fit to start against Atletico Madrid and Andreas …
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Hridoy scores Bangladesh Test-best 242 against West Indies
Nov 07 2026
Towhid Hridoy broke the record for the highest individual Test score by a Bangladesh batter when he struck an unbeaten …
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Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Nov 07 2026
Gael Monfils, who recently retired from tennis after a 22-year playing career, has been appointed captain of the France …
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New Zealand sweep into Rugby League World Cup final
Nov 07 2026
New Zealand saw off a gutsy Tonga 34-10 in an absorbing clash on Saturday to power into the Rugby League World Cup final …
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India win rain-hit second ODI against New Zealand by four runs
Nov 07 2026
India's seam bowlers thrived in helpful conditions for a second straight one-day international as they beat New Zealand …
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Hridoy breaks Bangladesh Test runs record with 220 against West Indies
Nov 07 2026
Towhid Hridoy broke the record for the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in a Test match when he struck …
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New Zealand power into 7th straight Women's Rugby League World Cup final
Nov 07 2026
Star centre Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick as New Zealand surged past Samoa 32-0 and into their seventh successive …
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Doncic's 53 points lift Lakers as Cavs top Sixers in James return
Nov 07 2026
Luka Doncic poured in 53 points to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 NBA Cup victory over Portland on Friday as …
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Australia's Khawaja claims entire team knew about 'Sandpapergate'
Nov 07 2026
Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 "Sandpapergate" scandal in Cape …
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Cavs thump 76ers in James return, Celtics crush Hornets
Nov 07 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James's latest homecoming on Friday, beating Philadelphia 119-95 to snap the …
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Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semis
Nov 07 2026
Carlos Alcaraz produced another miracle in the French capital as the seven-time Grand Slam champion fended off two match …
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Farrell 'delighted' but says Irish could be 'more ruthless'
Nov 06 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he was delighted "to get a good win" after his side routed Argentina 42-12 in their …
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Porzingis steps away from NBA over health issues
Nov 06 2026
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis said Friday he is stepping away from basketball due to health issues.
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'He can say I told you so': Moyes impressed by Everton striker Barry
Nov 06 2026
David Moyes said Thierno Barry had proved his point after the Everton striker's double inspired a 3-1 win against …
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Keenan's hat-trick inspires Ireland to rout of Argentina
Nov 06 2026
Hugo Keenan scored three tries in his first home Test appearance in over a year as Ireland outclassed a disappointing …
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Red-hot Barry strikes twice as Everton sink Coventry
Nov 06 2026
Thierno Barry extended his red-hot streak with a double as Everton beat Coventry 3-1 to climb into fifth place in the …
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Route du Rhum leader Laperche closes in on victory
Nov 06 2026
French skipper Tom Laperche is on course to cross the finish line of the Route du Rhum transatlantic yacht race in …
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Antonelli on top ahead of Norris in second Sao Paulo GP practice
Nov 06 2026
New world champion Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of McLaren's 2025 champion Lando Norris in …
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Tuchel's 'up and down' relationship with Bellingham in a good place
Nov 06 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed his "up and down" relationship with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is now in a …
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Ferrari boss reminds quarrelling drivers that team comes first
Nov 06 2026
Ferrari team chief Fred Vasseur on Friday said both of his quarrelling drivers had been reminded that the Italian team …
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WTA apologises over Pegula 'hot mic' incident
Nov 06 2026
Women's Tennis Association chief Valerie Camillo apologised on Friday after a courtside microphone captured US star …
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England players rally to Borthwick's defence after reports of unrest
Nov 06 2026
England rugby stars rallied behind Steve Borthwick on Friday after reports his squad demanded clear-the-air talks in …
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Mbappe headlines Zidane's France squad, Pagis gets call-up
Nov 06 2026
Kylian Mbappe headlined the France squad named Friday by coach Zinedine Zidane for their Nations League matches against …
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Shelton fights past Paul to reach Paris Masters semis
Nov 06 2026
World number four Ben Shelton edged out Tommy Paul in an attritional three-set tussle on Friday to book his spot in the …
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Tuipulotu hopes Scotland are 'tougher for longer' against All Blacks
Nov 06 2026
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu believes the team that can stay "tougher for longer" will triumph when they face New …
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Norris leads Antonelli in first practice ahead of Sao Paulo GP
Nov 06 2026
Last year's Sao Paulo winner Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of Mercedes' newly-installed champion Kimi …
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Dupont says Nations Championship offers France World Cup rehearsal
Nov 06 2026
France captain Antoine Dupont said the new Nations Championship would add extra significance to November internationals …
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Tottenham 'building something special', says De Zerbi
Nov 06 2026
Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are "building something special", but the Italian is wary of setting targets for his …
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Palmer must focus on Chelsea after England snub, says Alonso
Nov 06 2026
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso insisted he was "happy" with Cole Palmer following the latest England snub for the forward, …
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McIlroy sinks 11 birdies in Abu Dhabi surge as Rahm shares lead
Nov 06 2026
Rory McIlroy charged into contention at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a second round featuring 11 birdies as Jon Rahm …
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Emery in talks over new Villa contract
Nov 06 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has confirmed he is in talks with the Premier League club over a new contract.
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Olympic refugee athletes target glory -- and a better life for families
Nov 06 2026
Lourence Numukiza, a 16-year-old athlete from DR Congo, has gone from being a war refugee to earning a prized berth at …
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Arteta confirms Saka out for 'weeks', Konsa fit
Nov 06 2026
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka would be out of action for "weeks" but had a positive message …
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England fly-half Fin Smith fit to start against Australia
Nov 06 2026
England were given a boost as Fin Smith was passed fit to start at fly-half in their November Nations Championship …
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