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Snooker great O'Sullivan loses to Zhou in UK Championship first round
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Snooker great Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out in the first round of the UK Championship on Tuesday following a 6-4 …
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O'Neill salutes Celtic players for 'terrific' response
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Martin O'Neill praised Celtic players for their "terrific" response as he prepared for what will "definitely" be his …
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Woods recovery 'not as fast as I'd like', no timetable for return
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Tiger Woods said Tuesday that recovery from his latest back surgery has not gone as quickly as he wanted, stating it was …
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Red Bull promote rookie Hadjar to partner Verstappen
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French rookie Isack Hadjar will step up to the main Red Bull car next season to partner four-time world champion Max …
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Mbappe more than his goals: Real Madrid coach Alonso
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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday French superstar Kylian Mbappe was vital to the team for more than just his …
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Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to qualify for Olympics
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 …
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IOC president calls for end to 'finger-pointing' in doping fight
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International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry and her World Anti-Doping Agency counterpart on Tuesday called …
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'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Liverpool's Slot
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Arne Slot admitted on Tuesday that "superhuman" Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool's team for …
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Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
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Former England Test player Robin Smith has died aged 62, hailed by cricket chiefs as a "batter ahead of his time".
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Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 …
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Deeper Arsenal squad helping with 'worst' injuries, says Arteta
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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's deeper squad was helping the Premier League leaders cope with their "worst" run of injuries …
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Former England batsman Robin Smith dies aged 62
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Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, English county side Hampshire announced on Tuesday.
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Major sports anti-doping conference opens with call for unity
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World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka on Tuesday called for unity in the fight against performance-enhancing …
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Formula One title showdown: the road to Abu Dhabi
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When the 2025 season revved into gear in Melbourne back in March, there was every expectation that this would be a …
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Australia opener Khawaja out of second Ashes Test with injury
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Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Ashes Test against England with the back …
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New Zealand 231-9 as 'old school' West Indies exploit pace-friendly wicket
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New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies Tuesday after …
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Weight of history against England in pink-ball Gabba Ashes Test
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England head into Thursday's day-night second Ashes Test against pink-ball masters Australia needing a rare victory at …
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England spinner Jacks replaces injured Wood for second Ashes Test
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Off-spinner Will Jacks has replaced the injured Mark Wood in the England side for the day-night second Ashes Test …
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French talent Kroupi 'ready to suffer' to realise Premier League dream
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Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi may have already put a difficult start to Premier League life behind him, but the …
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New Zealand 231-9 as West Indies exploit bowler-friendly wicket
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New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies Tuesday after …
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Suns eclipse shoddy Lakers, Mavs upset Nuggets
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The Phoenix Suns shrugged off an injury to Devin Booker to end the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with an …
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Seven footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal 'victims': union
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Global footballers' union FIFPro says that seven players embroiled in a Malaysian national team eligibility scandal are …
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Patriots on brink of playoffs after Giants rout
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The resurgent New England Patriots continued their march towards the NFL playoffs on Monday with a 33-15 demolition of …
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Rugby World Cup draw: who, how and when?
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The draw for the men's 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday at 0900 GMT.
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Williamson falls for 52 as NZ reach 128-5 in West Indies Test
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Kane Williamson celebrated his return to Test cricket Tuesday with his 38th half-century before his dismissal ignited a …
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'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations at Grand Prix Final
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United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish his credentials as the red-hot favourite for Olympic gold when he …
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New Zealand 17-1 at lunch in rain-hit West Indies Test
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Kane Williamson had a quick return to Test cricket Tuesday as New Zealand reached 17-1 at lunch in a rain-interrupted …
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Vardy's first Serie A double fires Cremonese past high-flying Bologna
Dec 01 2025
Jamie Vardy struck his first brace in Serie A on Monday as Cremonese claimed a stunning 3-1 win at Bologna and the …
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Cameroon sack coach Brys, drop goalkeeper Onana for AFCON
Dec 01 2025
Cameroon sacked Belgian coach Marc Brys on Monday, and dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the …
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Bulgaria hosts opening trio of 2026 Giro stages
Dec 01 2025
Bulgaria will host the first three stages of next year's Giro d'Italia, which will once again crown its champion in …
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Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal
Dec 01 2025
Chelsea captain Reece James reckons his "dominant" side made a statement in holding Premier League leaders Arsenal to a …
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South Africa coach Broos picks 17 local stars for AFCON
Dec 01 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos on Monday included 17 local-based players in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations …
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Murray 'disappointed' with results coaching former rival Djokovic
Dec 01 2025
British tennis great Andy Murray said Monday he was "disappointed" with Novak Djokovic's results while coaching his …
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Red Bull apologise for criticism after Antonelli receives death threats
Dec 01 2025
The Red Bull Formula One team on Monday said it sincerely regretted suggesting Kimi Antonelli had handed McLaren's Lando …
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Man City boss Guardiola uncertain over Rodri return
Dec 01 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Monday he was uncertain when Spain midfielder Rodri will be fit enough to …
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Barca's Flick happy to have players back for Atletico clash
Dec 01 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he was relieved to have some injured players returning to fitness ahead of Tuesday's …
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Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday hit with new points deduction
Dec 01 2025
Cash-strapped Sheffield Wednesday have been handed a further six-point deduction by the English Football League (EFL), …
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Slovenia looking for new coach after World Cup bid failure
Dec 01 2025
Slovenia are looking for a new coach after deciding to part ways with Matjaz Kek following their failure to qualify for …
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African star Girmay signs with NSN Cycling Team
Dec 01 2025
Trailblazing Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay will compete for the NSN Cycling Team for the next three seasons, the outfit …
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Boycott urges England to 'use their brains' in quest to level Ashes
Dec 01 2025
Geoffrey Boycott has urged England to "use their brains" as Ben Stokes's men go in search of an Ashes series-levelling …
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Italian tennis icon Nicola Pietrangeli dies aged 92
Dec 01 2025
Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time winner of the French Open, has died at the age of 92, Italy's tennis federation announced …
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Three things we learned from the Qatar Grand Prix
Dec 01 2025
After another bungled team performance from McLaren, Max Verstappen is now within reach of what seemed to be an …
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Chinese fans lambast Brighton over Imperial Japan soldier post
Dec 01 2025
Chinese football fans have condemned Brighton and the Premier League side's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma after a social …
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Thunder hold off Blazers to avenge lone defeat of NBA season
Dec 01 2025
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only defeat of the season on Sunday, using a fourth-quarter surge …
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Young dazzles as Panthers upset Rams, Bills down Steelers
Dec 01 2025
Bryce Young threw three touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers upset the in-form Los Angeles Rams 31-28 on Sunday with the …
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Williamson bolsters New Zealand for West Indies Test series
Dec 01 2025
New Zealand batting talisman Kane Williamson returns to the Test arena for the first time in a year to bolster the …
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F1 set for final-race showdown as Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder
Dec 01 2025
The three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a …
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Williamson bolsters New Zealand batting for West Indies Test series
Dec 01 2025
New Zealand batting talisman Kane Williamson returns to the Test arena for the first time in a year to bolster the …
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Thunder down Blazers to avenge lone defeat of season
Dec 01 2025
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only defeat of the season on Sunday, using a fourth-quarter surge …
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Spain aim to turn 'suffering' to success in Nations League final second leg
Dec 01 2025
World champions Spain were barely recognisable in the first leg of the women's Nations League final as they escaped from …
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Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder in Qatar to set up final race title showdown
Dec 01 2025
Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full …
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Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool
Dec 01 2025
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …
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Pau beat La Rochelle as Hastoy sent off after 34 seconds
Nov 30 2025
Pau moved back up to second in the Top 14 with a 53-33 win over La Rochelle on Sunday after the visitors lost fly-half …
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Real Madrid title hopes dented at Girona in third straight draw
Nov 30 2025
Real Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain …
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Real Madrid drop points at Girona in third straight Liga draw
Nov 30 2025
Real Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain …
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Napoli beat rivals Roma to join Milan at Serie A summit
Nov 30 2025
Napoli joined AC Milan at the top of Serie A on Sunday after winning 1-0 at title rivals Roma, as Inter Milan kept pace …
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Thauvin double sends Lens top of Ligue 1 for 1st time in 21 years
Nov 30 2025
Florian Thauvin scored a brace to fire Lens to the top of the French Ligue 1 table with a 2-1 victory at Angers on …
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Shiffrin bags 104th World Cup win with Copper Mountain slalom victory
Nov 30 2025
American star Mikaela Shiffrin maintained her unbeaten start to the slalom season on Sunday with a dominant victory at …
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Arteta takes heart from Arsenal escape in Chelsea battle
Nov 30 2025
Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved respect after the Premier League leaders battled to a bruising 1-1 draw with …
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Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone crowned 'Athletes of the Year'
Nov 30 2025
Swedish pole vault star Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and US track sensation Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named athletes of …
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McLaren boss admits team made strategy blunder
Nov 30 2025
McLaren team chief Andrea Stella admitted his team made a costly strategic blunder on Sunday that cost his title-chasing …
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West Ham's red-carded Paqueta slams FA for lack of support
Nov 30 2025
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta criticised the Football Association for a lack of support in a remarkable outburst …
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Three Premier League talking points
Nov 30 2025
Chelsea slugged it out with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a fiery 1-1 draw that set the stage for a gripping title …
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Relaxed Verstappen set for another title showdown
Nov 30 2025
Max Verstappen paid tribute to his Red Bull team and chief strategist Hannah Schmitz on Sunday after his stunning …
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Martinez double at Pisa keeps Inter on heels of Serie A leaders AC Milan
Nov 30 2025
Lautaro Martinez fired Inter Milan to within a point of the Serie A summit with both goals in Sunday's 2-0 win at …
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Van Graan compares Bath match-winner Arundell to Springbok great Habana
Nov 30 2025
Bath boss Johann van Graan compared Henry Arundell to South Africa great Bryan Habana after the England wing scored two …
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Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak end drought to fire Liverpool
Nov 30 2025
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …
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Slot hails 'important' Isak goal as Liverpool beat West Ham
Nov 30 2025
Arne Slot agreed Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal for Liverpool was important for both the striker and the …
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Merino strikes to give Arsenal bruising draw at 10-man Chelsea
Nov 30 2025
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a …
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Arundell stars as Bath top Prem table with comeback win over Saracens
Nov 30 2025
Henry Arundell scored the winning try as Bath came from behind to complete a 36-29 win away to Saracens on Sunday that …
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Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown
Nov 30 2025
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to set up a final race title showdown with McLaren duo Lando Norris …
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Villarreal edge Real Sociedad, Betis win fiery derby
Nov 30 2025
Alberto Moleiro helped Villarreal rise to joint second in La Liga on Sunday with a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory …
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Celtic close on Scottish leaders Hearts after beating Hibs
Nov 30 2025
Martin O'Neill maintained his perfect domestic record as interim Celtic manager after two goals in 33 first-half seconds …
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Kohli stars as India beat South Africa in first ODI
Nov 30 2025
Star batsman Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 52nd one-day century to set up India's 17-run win over a spirited South …
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Isak scores first Premier League goal for Liverpool to sink West Ham
Nov 30 2025
Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win at …
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Set-piece theft pays off for Man Utd: Amorim
Nov 30 2025
Ruben Amorim said stealing set-piece routines played a key role in Manchester United's fightback to win 2-1 at Crystal …
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Moleiro snatches Villarreal late winner at Real Sociedad
Nov 30 2025
Alberto Moleiro helped Villarreal rise to joint second in La Liga on Sunday with a stoppage time winner in a 3-2 victory …
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Zirkzee ends goal drought to inspire Man Utd victory at Palace
Nov 30 2025
Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal for nearly a year before Mason Mount grabbed the winner as …
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West Ham legend Bonds dies aged 79
Nov 30 2025
West Ham's legendary former captain and manager Billy Bonds has died aged 79, the Premier League club announced on …
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Kohli's 135 powers India to 349-8 in first South Africa ODI
Nov 30 2025
Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an attacking 135 to power India to 349-8 against South Africa in the first of three …
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Springboks top the pile as England chase and France await Dupont
Nov 30 2025
Two years out from the Rugby World Cup, South Africa's opponents will be wondering how to stop their march to a …
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West Indies' Russell retires from IPL, named KKR 'power coach'
Nov 30 2025
Big-hitting West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, but …
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England's Root questions need for Ashes pink-ball Tests
Nov 30 2025
England's Joe Root on Sunday questioned whether the Ashes needed a pink-ball Test as he expressed confidence in his …
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Spain's Puig wins Australian PGA for first DP World Tour title
Nov 30 2025
Nerveless young Spaniard David Puig on Sunday became the first European to win the Australian PGA Championship since …
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Messi, Miami into first MLS Cup final after New York rout
Nov 30 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hailed Lionel Messi as "extraordinary" after the Argentine superstar steered the …
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Hornets sting red-hot Raptors in NBA overtime thriller
Nov 30 2025
The Charlotte Hornets snapped Toronto's nine-game winning streak on Saturday, stunning the Raptors 118-111 in an NBA …
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Inter Miami, Messi beat New York 5-1 to reach first MLS Cup
Nov 30 2025
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami reached the MLS Cup final for the first time on Saturday after a 5-1 thrashing of New York …
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Flamengo beat Palmeiras 1-0 to win Copa Libertadores
Nov 29 2025
Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores on Saturday, becoming the most successful Brazilian team in …
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France star Dupont makes injury comeback in Toulouse romp
Nov 29 2025
France star Antoine Dupont made a triumphant return to rugby after eight months out injured as Toulouse cruised to a …
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Frank blasts Spurs fans for 'unacceptable' Vicario jeers in Fulham loss
Nov 29 2025
Thomas Frank slammed the Tottenham fans who booed Guglielmo Vicario after the goalkeeper's howler condemned his side to …
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AC Milan take Serie A lead after fraught win over Lazio
Nov 29 2025
AC Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after surviving a late penalty controversy to beat Lazio 1-0 and take a …
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Barca take La Liga lead, Atletico rise to third
Nov 29 2025
Champions Barcelona moved provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Alaves, with midfielder Dani Olmo …
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Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes, Spurs crash again
Nov 29 2025
Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a …
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PSG beaten by Monaco as Marseille miss chance to go top of Ligue 1
Nov 29 2025
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Monaco on Saturday but retained top spot in Ligue 1 …
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Sorloth downs Oviedo, fires Atletico up to third
Nov 29 2025
Alexander Sorloth's first-half brace earned Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Saturday to take them …
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AC Milan beat Lazio to move top of Serie A
Nov 29 2025
AC Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Lazio which gave the seven-time European champions a …
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Spurs beaten by Fulham as under-fire Frank feels the heat
Nov 29 2025
Thomas Frank's problems mounted as Tottenham crashed to a dismal 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday that extended …
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New Zealand's Robinson wins Copper Mountain World Cup giant slalom
Nov 29 2025
New Zealand's Alice Robinson captured her fifth World Cup victory in dominant style on Saturday, clocking the fastest …
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France star Dupont makes rugby return for Toulouse
Nov 29 2025
France rugby star Antoine Dupont made his return to rugby for club side Toulouse on Saturday following eight months out …
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Norris has 'nothing to complain about' after missing Qatar GP pole
Nov 29 2025
Lando Norris said on Saturday that he had nothing to moan about after being beaten to pole for the Qatar Grand Prix by …
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Championship leaders Coventry mark Lampard anniversary with Charlton win
Nov 29 2025
Coventry remained 10 points clear at the top of English football's second-tier Championship with a 3-1 victory over …
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Piastri boosts title bid with dramatic late pole lap
Nov 29 2025
Oscar Piastri boosted his title bid with a dramatic late lap to claim pole position on Saturday for the Qatar Grand …
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