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Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout
AFP - 40m ago
The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on …
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Man City sponsor Etihad says considering legal action against Premier League
AFP - 1h ago
UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City's main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League …
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Croatian ex-international Simic charged in graft case
AFP - 1h ago
Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was reportedly charged on Thursday in an alleged graft case linked …
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Zverev beats Norrie to kick off Sinner-less China Open
AFP - 3h ago
World number two Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to kick-start his bid for the China Open on …
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'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format
AFP - 5h ago
Hardly any professional tennis players support shortening men's Grand Slam matches, world number two Alexander Zverev …
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Alcaraz begins Japan Open defence with win over Michelsen
AFP - 5h ago
Carlos Alcaraz began his defence of the Japan Open title with a battling 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 win over Alex Michelsen in …
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England paceman Archer rested for ODI tri-series
AFP - 5h ago
Paceman Jofra Archer has been rested for England's one-day international tri-series in Pakistan later this month, with …
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India to clash with Pakistan as Eala suffers Games heartbreak
AFP - 6h ago
India and arch-rivals Pakistan will clash for Asian Games cricket gold as Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala …
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Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens
AFP - 6h ago
Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a damaging defeat to Gambia deepened the Black Stars' latest …
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England forward Toney pleads not guilty to nightclub assault
AFP - 7h ago
England striker Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a nightclub during a court appearance in London on …
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Tom Kim finishes marathon Asian Games second round under floodlights
AFP - 4h ago
Tom Kim probably didn't have floodlit golf on his Asian Games to-do list in Nagoya this week, but that is exactly what …
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Judoka wins Asian Games gold after honouring dying grandmother's wish
AFP - 7h ago
Tokyo-born Huh Mimi switched to representing South Korea at judo at the wish of her dying grandmother and was rewarded …
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Tearful Nishikori calls time on career with defeat at Japan Open
AFP - 2h ago
Japan's Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, brought the curtain down on his pioneering career on …
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India to face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold
AFP - 1h ago
World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold after both won their semi-finals …
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Verstappen wary of tyre wear as he eyes first F1 win of season
AFP - 2h ago
Max Verstappen warned on Thursday that high tyre wear may hamper his bid to convert Red Bull's late-season surge into a …
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Qatar 'ready' if 2030 Asian Games moved back: official
AFP - 9h ago
Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent's premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a …
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India thump Sri Lanka, will face Pakistan for Asian Games cricket gold
AFP - 1h ago
World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men's gold medal after both won their …
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Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil
AFP - 6h ago
India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the …
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Cash-strapped Senegalese unmoved by Youth Olympic Games
AFP - 6h ago
At a busy market in Dakar's Grand-Yoff district, residents jostling past stalls say jobs and the cost of living are far …
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Yankees, White Sox, Padres advance, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
AFP - 4h ago
The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres powered into the second round of the Major League Baseball …
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Samad launches Pakistan into first Asian Games men's cricket final
AFP - 3h ago
Abdul Samad smashed 22 off five balls in an unbeaten 30 on Thursday as Pakistan's men cruised into their maiden Asian …
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Yankees and White Sox advance, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
AFP - 1h ago
The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox powered into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on …
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Man City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand
AFP - 7h ago
The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences …
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First-time Sepang F1 racers will master track 'from opening lap'
AFP - 6h ago
Malaysia's only Formula One driver expects current racers to be up to speed from the first lap when they compete at …
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'Happiest moment': China's Mu first woman to win eSports Games gold
AFP - 7h ago
Mu Xinyue called it "the happiest moment of my life" after she became the first woman to win an Asian Games gold medal …
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Meidroth blasts White Sox through, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
AFP - 2h ago
Chase Meidroth's three-run homer sent the Chicago White Sox into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs …
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Guardiola backs Man City after bombshell guilty verdicts
AFP - 5h ago
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threw his weight behind the club on Wednesday after a bombshell verdict on …
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped
AFP - 9h ago
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after …
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US tennis star Navarro reveals health battle, ends season
Sep 30 2026
American Emma Navarro, a three-time WTA tournament champion, revealed a three-year battle with health issues on …
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Bohm's blast keeps Phillies alive in MLB playoffs
Sep 30 2026
Alec Bohm smashed a game-winning solo home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday, giving Philadelphia a 4-3 victory at …
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Barcelona lay down marker in Women's Champions League, Arsenal slip up
Sep 30 2026
Barcelona continued their emphatic start to their defence of the Women's Champions League title by brushing aside Roma …
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Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international
Sep 30 2026
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh hailed the improvement shown by his team after they were convincing winners of the …
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Fury, Joshua kick off 'battle of Britain' in good spirits
Sep 30 2026
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were all smiles as they kicked off the countdown to their much-anticipated heavyweight …
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Portugal boss denies 'incident' with Ronaldo
Sep 30 2026
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus insisted on Wednesday that there was no rift between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the …
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In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation
Sep 30 2026
Manchester City fans told AFP Wednesday they were "devastated" by the verdict on the football club's financial breaches, …
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Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
Sep 30 2026
The Swiss Football Association (SFV) announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its support for beleaguered incumbent Gianni …
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Man City's meteoric rise clouded by financial scandal
Sep 30 2026
Manchester City enjoyed a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination, but their golden era …
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NHL Avalanche ink Bednar to four-year coaching deal
Sep 30 2026
Jared Bednar, who guided the Colorado Avalanche to the 2022 Stanley Cup, signed a four-year contract on Wednesday to …
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Manchester City: Main points of damning judgement and possible sanctions
Sep 30 2026
Manchester City employed a series of measures to bypass Premier League spending rules, according to the damning …
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Italy looking for 'identity' under Mancini says Scalvini
Sep 30 2026
Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini said Wednesday the Azzurri were still defining themselves under new coach Roberto …
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Demuro hopes to deliver Japan a 'magical' Arc victory
Sep 30 2026
Cristian Demuro has ridden the winner of Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, twice and he …
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Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
Sep 30 2026
Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open on …
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China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Games organisers say sorry
Sep 30 2026
China's divers extended their remarkable Asian Games unbeaten record stretching back to 1974 as a top Japanese official …
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Japan win marathon penalty shootout to set up South Korea gold-medal clash
Sep 30 2026
Hosts Japan will play reigning champions South Korea for Asian Games men's football gold after winning a nail-biting …
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Parma appoint Italy World Cup winner Gilardino
Sep 30 2026
Parma have appointed former Italy and AC Milan striker Alberto Gilardino to succeed the sacked Carlos Cuesta, as the …
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
Sep 30 2026
Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by …
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West Indies pile up record 405-7 in second ODI against India
Sep 30 2026
Opener John Campbell hit 101 to lay the foundations for West Indies' highest-ever one-day international total of 405-7 …
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Man City future in doubt after guilty verdict
Sep 30 2026
Manchester City face an uncertain future after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial …
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In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'
Sep 30 2026
On the streets of Manchester, people voiced shock and dismay at the scale of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City, …
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Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
Sep 30 2026
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday they will play their second Nations League match against Israel …
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
Sep 30 2026
Tom Kim defied jet-lag and just six hours of sleep in two days to shoot a three-under par 67 as the Asian Games golf …
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Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
Sep 30 2026
Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the Formula One season, the racer and his team said Wednesday, following a …
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South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
Sep 30 2026
Reigning champions South Korea struck with eight minutes left to seal a 2-1 win over a "proud" China on Wednesday and …
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South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
Sep 30 2026
South Korea struck with eight minutes left to seal a 2-1 victory over a heartbroken China on Wednesday and reach the …
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Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
Sep 30 2026
Under 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games hosts Japan beat South Korea in the semi-finals of the women's football at a …
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Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
Sep 30 2026
Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city …
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Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins
Sep 30 2026
Cam Schlittler baffled Boston batters and Ben Rice blasted two home runs to spark a New York Yankees triumph Tuesday, …
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'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history
Sep 30 2026
Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, believes even faster times are on the horizon both …
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Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup
Sep 30 2026
Rugby's biggest World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 24 teams clashing over six weeks in Australia, and …
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The eight stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Sep 30 2026
The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13.
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Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile
Sep 30 2026
Mathis Albert became the youngest-ever US goal-scorer and fellow teen Julian Hall netted in back-to-back games as …
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Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
Sep 30 2026
Kimi Antonelli has vowed to bounce back and rebuild his runaway advantage in the drivers' championship as Formula One …
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Forsling's OT blast lifts Florida over Carolina in NHL opener
Sep 30 2026
Gustav Forsling blasted a slapshot past goaltender Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give Florida …
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Brazil football clubs face massive sponsorship blow from betting ban
Sep 30 2026
Brazil's powerhouse football clubs are reeling after a ban on sports betting companies, their biggest sponsors, which …
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Pope-backed White Sox join Braves with MLB playoff wins
Sep 30 2026
Pope Leo XIV sent support to his hometown Chicago White Sox ahead of their Major League Baseball playoff victory on …
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FIFA boss Infantino blasted as would-be 'emperor' by UEFA's Ceferin
Sep 30 2026
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin on Tuesday attacked FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying "football has no need for …
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Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs
Sep 30 2026
Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 …
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NBA close to picking new $12-13bn Vegas team owners: report
Sep 29 2026
The NBA will choose owners for a new Las Vegas team "in the very near future," with a whopping $12-13 billion price tag …
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LA28 Olympics torch relay to visit all 50 states
Sep 29 2026
The torch relay ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will pass through all 50 US states for the first time, …
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Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming
Sep 29 2026
Lamine Yamal scored two goals and set up another as Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday in the Nations League in their …
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England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win
Sep 29 2026
Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were on target again as England saw off 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 to get their Nations …
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Premier League confirms Man City guilty of serious financial breaches
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City face severe sanctions after being found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial …
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Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?
Sep 29 2026
Over the course of nearly two decades, Emirati money has turned once mediocre Manchester City into one of the most …
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Manchester City guilty of Premier League charges: What comes next?
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City have been plunged into crisis after a damming verdict found the Premier League leaders guilty of …
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Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict says club's former chairman
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City must be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules, …
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Man City chief Soriano slams Premier League 'conspiracy theory'
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City chief executive officer Ferran Soriano said on Tuesday his club will be vindicated after blasting the …
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Manchester City guilty of breaking financial rules - Premier League
Sep 29 2026
The Premier League said on Tuesday that Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier …
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Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City's fate in a legal battle with the Premier League is yet to be sealed, but reports they have been found …
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Football overload leaves players near 'breaking point', warns Tebas
Sep 29 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned that footballers have a "breaking point" as he highlighted the injury risks of …
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Man Utd do not deserve medals if Man City stripped of titles: Rooney
Sep 29 2026
Wayne Rooney insists his old club Manchester United do not deserve Premier League winners' medals if Manchester City are …
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'Like a dream' for An as Games organisers 'sorry' for latest mix-up
Sep 29 2026
Badminton world number one An Se-young said it was "like a dream" as she retained her Asian Games crown on Tuesday in …
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Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly
Sep 29 2026
Brazil came from behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of over 52,000 fans in …
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Ireland undecided on second Israel match: coach
Sep 29 2026
Ireland have yet to decide how they will approach their second Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, coach …
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Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners' medal
Sep 29 2026
Former England star Lawrence Dallaglio is selling his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.
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Ruthless An retains Asian Games badminton crown as Kunlavut triumphs
Sep 29 2026
An Se-young wants to follow in the footsteps of badminton legend Lin Dan after becoming the first woman to win two Asian …
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Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027
Sep 29 2026
Former world champion Fernando Alonso has quashed retirement talk after confirming he will stay with Aston Martin for …
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China badminton 'still strong' despite Asian Games slump
Sep 29 2026
Beaten finalist Wang Chang said Tuesday that Chinese badminton is "still strong" as the country goes home with its …
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Tebas says Man City should face 'most severe' sanctions if guilty of rule breaches
Sep 29 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas said Manchester City should face the "most severe sanction" available if they have …
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Pochettino calls Man City success 'a period of deception'
Sep 29 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has branded Manchester City's era of sustained success "a period of deception" after they were …
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Kunlavut first Thai man to win Asian Games badminton singles gold
Sep 29 2026
Kunlavut Vitidsarn became Thailand's first Asian Games men's badminton singles champion after thrashing Singapore's Loh …
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Ex-world snooker champion jailed for 7 years for child sex crimes
Sep 29 2026
A court in Scotland on Tuesday sentenced former world snooker champion Graeme Dott to seven years in prison after he was …
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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation campaign' in bid for World Cup papers
Sep 29 2026
FIFA has accused European football's governing body UEFA of a "misinformation campaign" in its bid to access documents …
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Ruthless An makes history to retain Asian Games badminton crown
Sep 29 2026
South Korea's world number one An Se-young said she wanted to follow in the footsteps of badminton legend Lin Dan after …
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Sabalenka 'fresh' for first tournament since losing No.1 spot
Sep 29 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was feeling "fresh" as she prepared for her first tournament since being ousted as the …
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South Korea team latest to be bussed to wrong Asian Games venue
Sep 29 2026
South Korea were victims of another Asian Games transport mix-up in Japan when the bus carrying their men's volleyball …
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South Korea volleyball team latest to be bussed to wrong Games venue
Sep 29 2026
South Korea were victims of another Asian Games transport mix-up in Japan when the bus carrying their men's volleyball …
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Bears thrash Eagles 27-7 as third-string QB Keenum shines
Sep 29 2026
Chicago Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum dealt the Philadelphia Eagles their first defeat of the season, …
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All Blacks name veteran Taylor captain as Mo'unga seizes 10 jersey
Sep 29 2026
Richie Mo'unga will have the chance to take ownership of the All Blacks number 10 jersey after Dave Rennie named his …
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Race against time as Asian Games cricket quarter-finals washed out
Sep 29 2026
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of the men's Asian Games cricket on Tuesday without a ball being bowled …
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Batista sacked as Costa Rica coach after six months
Sep 29 2026
Costa Rica's head coach Fernando "Bocha" Batista was dismissed Monday following the team's disastrous start to the …
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Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium
Sep 29 2026
Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders …
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NFL Giants obtain QB McCarthy from Vikings
Sep 28 2026
Second-year NFL quarterback J.J. McCarthy was traded on Monday by Minnesota to the New York Giants, hoping to boost …
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