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Leipzig and Union's Bundesliga clash shows changing face of football
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RB Leipzig's home Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin on Friday has the two sides chasing different season goals, while …
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Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup: report
AFP - 58m ago
An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football's governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the …
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Starc cleared to play in IPL by Cricket Australia
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Pace bowler Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League after missing the first half of the …
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Jones calls on Australian fans to get behind Japan at World Cup
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Eddie Jones said Thursday he hoped Australian fans would roar on his Japan side when they face Ireland north of Sydney …
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Japanese team with school coach to cap remarkable journey to the top
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Japan's Machida Zelvia shared their clubhouse with senior citizens doing fitness classes less than a decade ago. Now …
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Thunder roll past Suns, Pistons bounce back to level series with Magic
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 …
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Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake
AFP - 4h ago
Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season but Lionel Messi failed to get on the scoresheet as …
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Inter ready to pounce for Serie A title glory as Milan host Juve
AFP - 4h ago
Inter Milan could have their first chance to seal the Serie A title on Sunday as the champions in waiting take on Torino …
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'Big loss' for F1 if Verstappen quits, say McLaren rivals
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If four-time world champion Max Verstappen were to quit Formula One, as he has hinted on numerous occasions, it would be …
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Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated
AFP - 9h ago
Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley …
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Barca edge Celta but lose match-winner Yamal to injury
Apr 22 2026
Barcelona moved a step closer to winning La Liga with a tight 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday but lost their …
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Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final
Apr 22 2026
Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final …
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Groundbreaking Iranian snooker star Vafaei takes on the world
Apr 22 2026
Iranian player Hossein Vafaei began his campaign at the snooker world championship on Wednesday in positive fashion as …
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PSG roll over Nantes to move closer to Ligue 1 title
Apr 22 2026
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain strolled to a 3-0 win over struggling Nantes on Wednesday to …
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Chelsea sack Rosenior after worst run since 1912
Apr 22 2026
Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea manager after less than four months in charge on Wednesday following a run of five …
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Atletico beaten again in Elche thriller
Apr 22 2026
Atletico Madrid fell to a 3-2 defeat at lowly Elche in La Liga on Wednesday, their seventh loss in their last eight …
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England rugby great Moody offered 'hope' in battle with motor neurone disease
Apr 22 2026
Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody says he has been emboldened in his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) by a …
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De La Hoya and Ali's grandson slam proposed federal boxing reform
Apr 22 2026
Oscar De La Hoya and Muhammad Ali's grandson on Wednesday slammed proposed changes to federal boxing laws, warning a US …
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Archer, Burger turn up the heat as Rajasthan beat Lucknow in IPL
Apr 22 2026
Pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger shared five wickets between them as Rajasthan Royals defended a modest total …
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Archer, Burger help Rajasthan beat Lucknow in IPL
Apr 22 2026
Pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger shared five wickets between them as Rajasthan Royals defended a modest total …
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Raiders expected to make Mendoza first pick in NFL Draft
Apr 22 2026
Cuban-American quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to the United States college football crown, is expected to …
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Veteran Fijian Botia extends La Rochelle contract to 2027
Apr 22 2026
Veteran Fijian international Levani Botia has extended his contract with La Rochelle until 2027, the Top 14 club …
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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager
Apr 22 2026
Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club …
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Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup
Apr 22 2026
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed Wednesday he will miss this summer's World Cup with a thigh …
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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club
Apr 22 2026
Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club …
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French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner
Apr 22 2026
French prodigy Paul Seixas at 19 became the youngest winner of the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday in …
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French teenager Seixas becomes youngest winner of La Fleche Wallonne
Apr 22 2026
French prodigy Paul Seixas at 19 became the youngest winner of the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday in …
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Sakib Hussain: IPL quick whose mum sold her jewellery to fund cricket dream
Apr 22 2026
Sakib Hussain's father is a labourer from India's poorest state and his mother sold her jewellery to buy him bowling …
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Stadium that was symbol of NZ post-quake rebuild to hold first match
Apr 22 2026
A new $400 million stadium that was a symbol of Christchurch's struggle to rebuild after a deadly earthquake struck the …
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Blazers stun Spurs after Wemby injury, Lakers down Rockets
Apr 22 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the …
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Japanese minnows one win from fairytale Champions League title
Apr 22 2026
Japanese minnows Machida Zelvia have vowed to keep their cool in Saturday's final on hostile soil as they attempt to …
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Rugby Australia eyes brighter future as Lions tour brings cash windfall
Apr 22 2026
Rugby Australia announced a record surplus Wednesday on the back of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, saying it …
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Blazers rally stuns Spurs after Wembanyama injury
Apr 22 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the …
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PGA Tour mulls pathway back for golfers as LIV plots survival
Apr 22 2026
The PGA Tour is exploring pathways for players to return from LIV Golf, even as the embattled breakaway circuit …
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New batch of World Cup tickets to go on sale
Apr 22 2026
A new batch of World Cup tickets to all 104 matches will go on sale this Wednesday, just 50 days before the tournament …
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Lens sweep past Toulouse to reach French Cup final
Apr 21 2026
Lens kept alive their hopes of winning the French Cup for the first time with a 4–1 home victory over Toulouse in the …
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Mbappe on the mark as Real Madrid sink Alaves
Apr 21 2026
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to cling on to their slim hopes of …
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Rosenior blasts Chelsea flops after 'unacceptable' Brighton defeat
Apr 21 2026
Liam Rosenior slammed Chelsea's "unacceptable" 3-0 defeat against Brighton as the furious Blues boss accused his players …
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Inter roar back to beat Como and reach Italian Cup final
Apr 21 2026
Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by …
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Brighton crush Chelsea to pile pressure on under-fire Rosenior
Apr 21 2026
Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions …
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Nowitzki, Bird among eight inductees into FIBA Hall of Fame
Apr 21 2026
Dirk Nowitzki and Sue Bird were among eight new inductees into the FIBA Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Berlin on Tuesday, …
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Churchill Downs buys Preakness for $85 million
Apr 21 2026
Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered an agreement to purchase the Preakness Stakes for $85 million, uniting two …
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Abhishek's 135 powers Hyderabad to third straight IPL win
Apr 21 2026
Swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma struck an unbeaten 135 to fire Sunrisers Hyderabad to their third IPL win in a row …
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Maradona's daughter slams 'manipulation' of family by his doctors
Apr 21 2026
Diego Maradona's daughter Gianinna on Tuesday testified about what she called the "total manipulation" of the late …
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No.1 Jeeno seeks first major win at LPGA Chevron event
Apr 21 2026
Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand seeks her first major title while Australian Hannah Green hopes to extend her hot …
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Seixas relishes 'steep' challenge at Fleche Wallonne
Apr 21 2026
French teenager Paul Seixas says he is eager to face the challenge of the decisive climb that often settles Wednesday's …
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Trailblazer Karren Brady steps down from West Ham role
Apr 21 2026
Karren Brady, who blazed a trail for women executives in English football, has stepped down as vice-chair of Premier …
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Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances
Apr 21 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his principal aim as he prepares for the Madrid Open is to be in the "best …
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Donovan steps down as Bulls coach
Apr 21 2026
Billy Donovan stepped down as coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after the team missed the NBA playoffs for the fifth …
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Barcelona need leaders to fulfil Flick's Champions League dream
Apr 21 2026
Barcelona require leaders on the pitch if they are to achieve their coach Hansi Flick's dream of winning the Champions …
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Guardiola hints that Rodri will make swift Man City return
Apr 21 2026
Pep Guardiola has eased Manchester City's fears that Rodri could be ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League …
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'We weren't soft, we were skilled': Nowitzki on NBA's European revolution
Apr 21 2026
As he is inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, Dallas Mavericks and German basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki is typically …
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PSG and Luis Enrique sweat on Vitinha ahead of Champions League semis
Apr 21 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was unsure if midfield metronome Vitinha would be fit to play …
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Di Matteo says 'vital' for faltering Chelsea to add experience
Apr 21 2026
Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo told AFP on Tuesday it was "vital" that the faltering Premier League side add …
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Ex-Spurs star Davids condemns 'lack of quality, lack of management'
Apr 21 2026
Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids on Tuesday told AFP that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid …
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Timberwolves battle back to stun Nuggets in NBA playoffs
Apr 21 2026
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling …
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Eta appointment 'no surprise' for Union Berlin's ascendant women
Apr 21 2026
The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as head coach of Union Berlin's men's Bundesliga side may have captured global …
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Mitchell, Harden shine as Cavs down Raptors for 2-0 series lead
Apr 21 2026
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 58 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-105 …
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PGA Tour to scrap Hawaii opening events from 2027
Apr 21 2026
The PGA Tour is planning to abandon the traditional season-opening swing in Hawaii from 2027, it said Monday.
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Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism
Apr 21 2026
Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed on Monday to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations …
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Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year
Apr 20 2026
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA's defensive player of the year on Monday, becoming the first …
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West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves, piles pressure on Spurs
Apr 20 2026
West Ham's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted …
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Wolves relegated from Premier League
Apr 20 2026
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after West Ham's goalless draw at Crystal Palace sealed their …
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Wembanyama 'changing the game as we speak', says Nowitzki
Apr 20 2026
German basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki has told AFP that Victor Wembanyama, who won on his NBA playoff debut on Sunday, …
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Alcaraz may skip French Open rather than rush injury comeback
Apr 20 2026
French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz insisted Monday he would rather miss defending the Roland Garros title in May rather …
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Swiss football club turn down Kanye West concert approach
Apr 20 2026
Swiss football club FC Basel on Monday confirmed to AFP they had turned down an approach about staging a Kanye West …
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Leicester fairytale turns sour as relegation to third tier looms
Apr 20 2026
Ten years after authoring the ultimate sporting fairytale, former Premier League champions Leicester are on the brink of …
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Varma ton revives Mumbai's IPL hopes with win over Gujarat
Apr 20 2026
Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the …
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Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again
Apr 20 2026
Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on Monday he believes this year's tournament is the perfect time for the …
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Rose to take charge at Bournemouth after Iraola exit
Apr 20 2026
Bournemouth announced on Monday that German manager Marco Rose will take charge of the Premier League club next season, …
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Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns
Apr 20 2026
Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi completed a Kenyan double-double at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both …
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Olympic status a massive 'boost' for squash says European champion Crouin
Apr 20 2026
European squash champion Victor Crouin believes the visibility of his sport will get a huge boost after it makes its …
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French Open sensation Boisson returns to action after 'most difficult' spell
Apr 20 2026
Lois Boisson, the French player who lit up Roland Garros last year with her stunning run to the French Open semi-finals, …
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Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump
Apr 20 2026
Liam Rosenior said Monday that Chelsea's owners had been "magnificent" in their support despite an alarming slump that …
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Romania legend Hagi eyes 'winning every game' on return as coach
Apr 20 2026
Gheorghe Hagi took over as coach of the Romanian national team on Monday with the former Barcelona star announcing …
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Rana stars as Bangladesh down New Zealand to level ODI series at 1-1
Apr 20 2026
Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second …
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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe
Apr 20 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what …
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Rana takes 5-32 as Bangladesh bowl out New Zealand for 198
Apr 20 2026
Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 as Bangladesh bundled out New Zealand for 198 in the second one-day international on …
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Magic shock Pistons as Thunder and Celtics win big in NBA playoffs
Apr 20 2026
The Orlando Magic stunned the Detroit Pistons 112-101 on Sunday as the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder and …
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Australia's Green wins playoff for third LPGA LA Championship title
Apr 20 2026
Australia's in-form Hannah Green birdied the first hole of a three-way playoff to capture her third LA Championship …
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Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock Pistons
Apr 20 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics launched their NBA playoff campaigns with big wins on Sunday as Orlando …
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP
Apr 20 2026
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists announced Sunday for this year's award …
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Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US
Apr 20 2026
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the …
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History haunts Arsenal as Man City take control of title race
Apr 20 2026
The spectre of a charging Manchester City haunts Arsenal once more after a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday …
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Rahm coasts to LIV Golf win in Mexico City
Apr 19 2026
Jon Rahm cruised to a six-stroke victory with a final round of 64 Sunday at a LIV Golf event in Mexico City overshadowed …
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Fitzpatrick survives Scheffler playoff to win RBC Heritage
Apr 19 2026
Matt Fizpatrick survived a nail-biting playoff with Scottie Scheffler to win his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, as …
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Thunder thrash Suns, Celtics crush Sixers in NBA playoff openers
Apr 19 2026
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder launched their NBA playoff campaign with a 119-84 thrashing of the Phoenix …
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Kenyans Korir, Lokedi seek to repeat at Boston Marathon
Apr 19 2026
Defending champion John Korir returns to the Boston Marathon on Monday aiming for a fourth straight marathon crown after …
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Spring double keeps Racing 92 in Top 14 play-off hunt with Paris derby win
Apr 19 2026
France full-back Max Spring crossed twice as Racing 92 beat Parisian rivals Stade Francais 47-20 on Sunday to remain in …
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AC Milan, Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
Apr 19 2026
AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with respective …
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Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
Apr 19 2026
Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon claimed a surprise 2-1 win away to Paris …
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AC Milan and Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
Apr 19 2026
AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with respective …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Apr 19 2026
Last week Arsenal had the chance to go 12 points clear of Manchester City in their hunt for a first Premier League title …
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Celtics crush Sixers as Tatum and Brown shine in playoff opener
Apr 19 2026
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 51 points as Boston Celtics thumped Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their …
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Kane scores as Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title
Apr 19 2026
Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home win over Stuttgart to claim a …
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Man City beat Arsenal to seize control of title race, Liverpool win
Apr 19 2026
Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race as Liverpool …
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Treble-chasing Bayern put beer showers on ice despite title win
Apr 19 2026
Despite sealing their 35th Bundesliga title on Sunday, Bayern Munich put the celebrations, including the traditional …
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Guardiola warns title not won yet as Man City hunt down Arsenal
Apr 19 2026
Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City's vital 2-1 victory over Arsenal has only given his side "hope" in the Premier …
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Arteta tells Arsenal to 'go again' in pursuit of Premier League title
Apr 19 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal remain "convinced" they will end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League despite losing 2-1 …
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Arya, Connolly help Punjab hammer Lucknow in IPL
Apr 19 2026
Explosive knocks from opener Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly helped top of the table Punjab Kings hammer Lucknow Super …
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Balogun continues Monaco scoring streak, Rennes boost Champions League hopes
Apr 19 2026
USA star Folarin Balogun scored in an eighth consecutive Ligue 1 game for Monaco on Sunday but could not stop his side …
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Haaland gives Man City edge over Arsenal in Premier League title showdown
Apr 19 2026
Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks after Erling Haaland's strike beat the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday to land …
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