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'I love the players we have', insists Arsenal boss Arteta
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Mikel Arteta has reacted to Arsenal's failure to sign a top-class forward during the summer transfer window by insisting …
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'Winner' Fernandez fundamental to Maresca's Man City rebuild
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Enzo Maresca believes Enzo Fernandez's winning mentality will fit in nicely at Manchester City after a £125 million …
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Song Yadong looks to become China's first male UFC champion after home victory
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UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step …
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Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite being outspent by …
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Alonso urges Chelsea to 'move forward' after Fernandez's exit
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hopes everyone at Stamford Bridge can now "move forward" following the protracted sale of …
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Emery says Madjo's time will come after Villa Euro exclusion
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Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Aston …
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Celtic, Rangers away fans shut out from Old Firm derbies
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Old Firm clashes between arch Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers will have no away fans this season after crowd trouble …
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Cadillac enjoying 'very respectable' first season, says team boss
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One look at the constructors championship standings suggests that Cadillac have struggled to get a foothold in their …
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Former world triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee retires from professional running
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Former world triathlon champion and Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional …
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Irish heroine Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing ring career
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When Katie Taylor began boxing, she sometimes entered junior contests as "K Taylor", her hair tucked beneath her …
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Leclerc on top as Ferrari take 1-2 in Monza opening practice
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Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate …
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Song Yadong looks to become China's first UFC champion after home victory
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UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step …
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India's Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women's cricket
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India's batting superstar Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after …
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Brussels Diamond League finals Day 2 - four events to watch
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Swiss star Audrey Werro and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, along with newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell …
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India hopes 'unique idea' will save athletes from cabin fever
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India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily …
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Night-owl Zverev goes distance to advance as upsets rock US Open
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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open title on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin …
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Marathon man Zverev goes distance again to reach US Open third round
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Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of …
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Zverev goes the distance again to reach US Open third round
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Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of …
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Ex-Pakistan coach Gillespie tells Javed 'look in the mirror' over sackings
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Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said Friday chairman of selectors Aaqib Javed needs to "look at himself in the …
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South Korean football referee faces hearing over 'period' insult
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A woman referee in South Korea will face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder …
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Monfils falls to Tien in US Open in Grand Slam farewell
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Gael Monfils took a final Grand Slam bow Thursday night, losing to American Learner Tien in straight sets but basking in …
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Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
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Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula …
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Toulouse eye Top 14 history after 'difficult' summer
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Toulouse remain favourites for a record fifth straight title despite a turbulent few months, as the new Top 14 season …
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Arsenal brace for Chelsea test as Spurs seek spark
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Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 …
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Springboks and All Blacks seek series lead after war of words
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South Africa and New Zealand will seek a 2-1 series lead with one Test to play when they clash in Johannesburg on …
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Efficient Rybakina reaches US Open third round
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Second-seeded Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the US Open Thursday, seeing off Spaniard Jessica Bouzas …
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Bundesliga brings the band back together in Premier League's shadow
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As the cashed-up Premier League spent billions in another record-breaking transfer window, many Bundesliga clubs were …
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Taiwan boxer Lin considered 'graceful exit' after Paris Games gold
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Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting told AFP she considered retiring after winning gold at the Paris Olympics but wanted to …
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War-bruised Myanmar finds relief in bareknuckle bloodsport
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In a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: Myanmar's lethwei martial art, where …
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Ailing Auger-Aliassime falls at US Open as Swiatek, Osaka and Gauff advance
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Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime tumbled out of the US Open on Thursday as former champions Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and …
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Kyrgios gets month ban for cocaine, enters treatment programme
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Nick Kyrgios has accepted and served a one-month ban for taking cocaine, the tennis anti-doping agency said Friday, …
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Westerners test their mettle at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
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From wrestling horseback to battling for control of a headless goat, Central Asia's unique sports have been in the …
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Gauff cruises into US Open third round
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Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula …
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Premier League transfer windfall a lifeline for ailing French clubs
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Record spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has served as a lifeline across the …
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Osaka squeezes into US Open third round
Sep 03 2026
When pursuit of perfection wasn't panning out, Naomi Osaka managed to re-prioritize on Thursday and come away with a …
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Carreras reverts to fullback as Argentina change four for Australia Test
Sep 03 2026
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi made four changes Thursday for their return clash with Australia while Santiago …
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Ailing Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Sep 03 2026
Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated an ailing third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of …
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Khachanov shocks ailing Auger-Aliassime, Swiatek and Osaka advance at US Open
Sep 03 2026
Karen Khachanov knocked ailing third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime out of the US Open on Thursday as former champions Iga …
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Wilson back to lead Australia as Kiss rotates team for Argentina
Sep 03 2026
Coach Les Kiss recalled skipper Harry Wilson and dynamic centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the starting side among eight …
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'Kinda chic' - Williams sisters set to launch US Open doubles bid
Sep 03 2026
"Kinda chic to play with your sister in the US Open" -- that's the verdict of Venus Williams, who will launch a women's …
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Japan's Ueda fires Lille top of Ligue 1 on debut
Sep 03 2026
Ayase Ueda's debut goal gave Lille a 1-0 away win at Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Thursday sending them provisionally top, …
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Arsenal chief executive reveals 'dynasty' ambition
Sep 03 2026
Arsenal are aiming to create a "dynasty" that will see them dominate European football, according to chief executive …
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Richarlison omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad
Sep 03 2026
Richarlison may have played his last match for Tottenham after he was left out of the club's 25-man Premier League squad …
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Khachanov stuns third-seeded Auger-Aliassime in US Open second round
Sep 03 2026
Karen Khachanov knocked third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime out of the second round of the US Open on Thursday, pulling …
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Bordeaux facing sixth-tier football after French federation upholds relegation
Sep 03 2026
Six-time French champions Bordeaux were condemned to sixth tier football on Thursday when the special executive …
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Hamilton drives his Ferrari dream at Monza
Sep 03 2026
Lewis Hamilton glided into Formula One's temple of speed on Thursday hoping that a twist of fate and an engine upgrade …
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Stoic Verstappen looking beyond 'painful' Monza weekend
Sep 03 2026
Max Verstappen expects no miracles at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix where, he said on Thursday, he believes his Red …
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Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Sep 03 2026
Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of the US Open …
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FIFA blasts UEFA 'smear campaign,' fights World Cup plan disclosures
Sep 03 2026
FIFA has accused UEFA of a "smear campaign" and a "fishing expedition" after European football's governing body asked US …
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Slovenian rookie Omrzel triumphs as Mas extends Vuelta lead
Sep 03 2026
Slovenian 20-year-old Jakob Omrzel climbed to victory on stage 12 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday as Spain's Enric …
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World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain team at 31
Sep 03 2026
Marcos Llorente, who plays for Atletico Madrid and was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his …
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Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for reported £60 million
Sep 03 2026
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi side Al-Hilal, the Premier League champions announced Thursday.
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Former champ Swiatek eases into US Open third round
Sep 03 2026
Former champion Iga Swiatek marched into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as men's top seed Alexander Zverev …
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Antonelli will obey Mercedes orders to help 'tow' teammate Russell
Sep 03 2026
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli will give his Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell "a tow" in …
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Heading for Ferrari's home race, Leclerc still dreams of world title
Sep 03 2026
In his eight years at Ferrari,Charles Leclerc has established himself as a popular and talented Monegasque prince of the …
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'Everyone a winner' with Barcola transfer, says PSG coach Luis Enrique
Sep 03 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Thursday that the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool was …
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Hugh Jackman in talks to buy stake in Norwich football club
Sep 03 2026
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman says he is in talks to buy a stake in Norwich -- and could soon be squaring up against …
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Just the beginning of the journey, Broeders-Bol says of 800m adventure
Sep 03 2026
Femke Broeders-Bol has achieved what many athletes can but dream: swapping with success from a discipline in which she …
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All Blacks drop veteran hooker Taylor for third Springboks Test
Sep 03 2026
New Zealand have dropped veteran hooker Codie Taylor for the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on …
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Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football
Sep 03 2026
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty …
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Iraola hails Barcola mentality after blockbuster Liverpool move
Sep 03 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday that Bradley Barcola arrived at the club with the "right mentality" after …
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Juve's Khephren Thuram out until 2027 with knee injury
Sep 03 2026
Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone surgery on his right knee, the Turin giants said Thursday, with …
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Michelsen shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans
Sep 03 2026
Brandon Nakashima, one of the hottest players in men's tennis this summer, couldn't find his best game Wednesday, losing …
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Menoncello, Reece headline Top 14 new-season signings
Sep 03 2026
The French Top 14 season starts on Saturday with a host of additions to its galaxy of star names from across the …
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Chinese WNBA star out of World Cup after losing passport
Sep 03 2026
China's WNBA star Li Yueru will miss the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin after losing her passport in the …
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Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournament
Sep 03 2026
Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team …
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Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat
Sep 03 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an "impossible" tennis calendar for …
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Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round
Sep 03 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early wobble to book his place in the third round of the US Open on …
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Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through
Sep 03 2026
Carlos Alcaraz got off to a sluggish start but stormed home, and Aryna Sabalenka was in control all the way as the …
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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
Sep 03 2026
Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship with a record sixth …
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Brussels Diamond League finals Day 1 - five events to watch
Sep 03 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and Jamaica's world 100m champion Oblique Seville headline the opening day of the two-day …
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Sabalenka races into US Open third round
Sep 03 2026
Top seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina …
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'Role model' Stokes set to open for Adelaide Strikers
Sep 03 2026
"Role model" Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim …
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Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance
Sep 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka took the next step on the road to a rare US Open three-peat, routing qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 …
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Veteran Wallaby Slipper targets fifth World Cup after Brumbies deal
Sep 03 2026
Veteran Wallabies prop James Slipper on Thursday committed to a 17th season of Super Rugby with the 37-year-old saying …
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US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate
Sep 03 2026
Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's …
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Chinese lucky loser stuns Jodar at US Open
Sep 02 2026
China's Bu Yunchaokete produced one of the US Open's most surprising results so far on Wednesday, drubbing rising …
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Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare
Sep 02 2026
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev said his nearly five-hour, five-set first round escape against Lorenzo Sonego was just what …
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Raiders to start Cousins over top NFL Draft pick Mendoza
Sep 02 2026
Number one NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza will not begin this season's opening game as the Las Vegas Raiders on …
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NBA hammers Clippers over Leonard salary cap violations
Sep 02 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday …
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NBA strips five first-round draft picks from Clippers for Leonard salary cap violations
Sep 02 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday …
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Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener
Sep 02 2026
A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second …
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Fury hits out at 'coward' Joshua as 'Battle of Britain' talks go on
Sep 02 2026
Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua "a coward" as the wait for confirmation of a 'Battle of Britain' showdown between …
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Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
Sep 02 2026
Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in a case …
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Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans
Sep 02 2026
Brandon Nakashima, one of the hottest players in men's tennis this summer, couldn't find his best game Wednesday, losing …
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Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'
Sep 02 2026
Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window …
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Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round
Sep 02 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on …
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Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash
Sep 02 2026
Olympic and world long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is a doubt for next week's inaugural World Athletics Ultimate …
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Man City, Chelsea fuel record-breaking Premier League transfer window
Sep 02 2026
Manchester City launched a new era by setting a Premier League transfer window record, while Chelsea made Morgan Rogers …
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Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round
Sep 02 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, dominating on serve in a 6-3, …
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Northampton seek 'happy medium' in bid to keep England star Pollock
Sep 02 2026
Northampton are attempting to find a "happy medium" in order to keep Henry Pollock at the Prem champions after his agent …
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Lawson fills in again for injured Hadjar at Monza
Sep 02 2026
French driver Isack Hadjar, who missed the last Grand Prix in the Netherlands because of an injured wrist, will again be …
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Brennan claims third Vuelta victory in stage 11 sprint
Sep 02 2026
Matthew Brennan claimed his third win at this year's Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday by triumphing in a sprint to take …
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England omit Carse from squad for third Test against Pakistan
Sep 02 2026
Brydon Carse remained in Test exile after he was omitted from England's squad announced Wednesday for next week's series …
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Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
Sep 02 2026
Enzo Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when Manchester City made contact in his first interview since …
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Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
Sep 02 2026
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash …
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Premier League clubs splash cash to smash transfer record
Sep 02 2026
Premier League clubs smashed their spending record for a single transfer window for the second straight season as …
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Folarin Balogun's move to Everton collapses
Sep 02 2026
United States striker Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the …
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'Humiliated' Aubameyang quits Gabon national team
Sep 02 2026
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt …
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Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era
Sep 02 2026
Argentina face a testing transition period as they attempt to move on from Lionel Messi's international retirement, with …
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World record prize winner Romantic Warrior retires from horse racing
Sep 02 2026
Romantic Warrior, the Hong Kong star racehorse who won a world record HK$288.74 million (US$29 million) in prize money, …
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Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games, says Japan chief
Sep 02 2026
Cricketers at this month's Asian Games in Japan will have better accommodation than athletes from many other sports, the …
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