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New Australia coach Kiss gives Japan starts to Ross, Amatosero
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Les Kiss warned Thursday the Wallabies will need to be on their toes against Japan this weekend as he named a "pretty …
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How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
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Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the "Bazball" …
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto
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Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of …
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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
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Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the …
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Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
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Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San …
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Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
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Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on …
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Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
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Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps signed for the NSW Waratahs Thursday with the veteran duo returning home …
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev exit Montreal Masters
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The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev …
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters
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The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev …
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Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
Aug 05 2026
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched outsiders Malawi lose 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, but still …
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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the "full support" of senior directors on Wednesday but world football's …
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula and Gauff advance at WTA Toronto event
Aug 05 2026
Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the …
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Auger-Aliassime out of Montreal ATP event with injury
Aug 05 2026
Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime withdrew on Wednesday from his home ATP Montreal Masters tournament due to a back …
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Top seed Zverev ousted in ATP Montreal opener
Aug 05 2026
French Open champion Alexander Zverev suffered a 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Tallon Griekspoor on Wednesday in his …
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with directors of world football's governing body in Morocco on …
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Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses
Aug 05 2026
The Preakness, the second leg of US horse racing's Triple Crown, will move eight days later in 2027 with hopes of …
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Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move
Aug 05 2026
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor …
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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit
Aug 05 2026
Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure, the English Premier …
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Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets to level series
Aug 05 2026
Pakistan levelled the brief series against the West Indies on Wednesday, completing an eight-wicket win just after lunch …
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Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career
Aug 05 2026
Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami announced her retirement on Wednesday ending a glittering career that brought Olympic …
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with directors of world football's governing body in Morocco on …
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Former England fly-half Burns retires from rugby union
Aug 05 2026
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns announced his retirement from rugby union on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain …
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NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'
Aug 05 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has insisted he will be back in action soon after saying Wednesday that …
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Reusser holds lead as Vollering wins in Tour de France hills
Aug 05 2026
Race favourite Demi Vollering won a three-way sprint for stage five on the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday as Marlen …
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Argentina's Albornoz hit with four-game ban for 'intimidatory' referee abuse
Aug 05 2026
Argentina's Tomas Albornoz will miss Tests against South Africa and Australia after being given a four-game suspension …
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LIV Golf CEO says funding secured to play beyond 2026
Aug 05 2026
LIV Golf has reached a deal with a lead investor to keep the series playing beyond the end of the 2026 season, LIV chief …
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Tuipulotu to lead New Zealand in South African tour opener
Aug 05 2026
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain New Zealand for the second time when they open an eight-match South African tour …
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Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Aug 05 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is recovering in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the Scottish champions …
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Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
Aug 05 2026
Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for …
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Salah arrives in Turkey for Trabzonspor talks
Aug 05 2026
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor …
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Inter Milan and AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in Perth friendly
Aug 05 2026
Frenchman Christopher Nkunku converted a late penalty as AC Milan drew 1-1 with rivals Inter Milan in a lacklustre …
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Mudryk back for Chelsea in friendly defeat to Juventus
Aug 05 2026
Mykhailo Mudryk played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday but was unable to stop his side …
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'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo
Aug 05 2026
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Luis Figo has called for "deceitful" Gianni Infantino to quit as pressure mounts …
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Infantino and the failed deal affair -- What they said
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino probably hoped things would return to business as usual after shelving his …
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors
Aug 05 2026
President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, …
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South Korea pro baseball league cancels games over heatwave
Aug 05 2026
South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a …
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De Minaur fights past Duckworth in all-Aussie Montreal battle
Aug 05 2026
Alex de Minaur blew through the opening set but needed some good luck in the second to emerge with a 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) …
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Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener
Aug 05 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to her hard court comfort zone with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Japanese qualifier …
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Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury
Aug 04 2026
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters with the wrist injury that has sidelined …
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Kgatlana strikes as South Africa reach WAFCON quarter-finals
Aug 04 2026
Star striker Thembi Kgatlana scored as South Africa edged Burkina Faso 1-0 on Tuesday to squeeze into the Women's Africa …
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Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him
Aug 04 2026
Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Tuesday, with opposition emerging from within world …
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Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies
Aug 04 2026
Pakistan's spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six …
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Swiatek fends off Bejlek to reach Toronto third round
Aug 04 2026
Former world number one Iga Swiatek survived some nervy moments to launch her US Open build-up with a 6-0, 6-3 victory …
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New commissioner Berg wants to take MLS to 'next level'
Aug 04 2026
Larry Berg, who will succeed Don Garber as Major League Soccer commissioner next year, said Tuesday the league is poised …
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Tsitsipas comeback continues with Montreal first-round win
Aug 04 2026
Former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas regained some of the touch lost during a recent rankings slump, with the …
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South Africa captain Kolisi to make Test return in Argentina
Aug 04 2026
South Africa flanker Siya Kolisi will make his first Test appearance of the season when he captains the world champions …
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Reusser romps to overall lead at Tour de France Femmes
Aug 04 2026
Marlen Reusser took the overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes on Tuesday, after a carefully executed plan to win the …
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Swiss Reusser wins Tour de France Femmes time-trial
Aug 04 2026
Marlen Reusser took the overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes on Tuesday, winning a 21km time-trial between …
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Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports
Aug 04 2026
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on …
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Thousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi
Aug 04 2026
Thousands of people gathered outside a Milan church Tuesday to pay tribute to Italian football great Franco Baresi, who …
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Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach
Aug 04 2026
Herve Renard, who led Ivory Coast to 2015 Africa Cup of Nations glory, has returned for a second spell as coach, the …
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Infantino faces nervy times to see if challenger emerges
Aug 04 2026
Gianni Infantino's iron grip on the FIFA presidency has been significantly weakened by the global uproar over a …
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'No decision' on Mudryk future after Chelsea return: Alonso
Aug 04 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday "no decision" had been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future but added the winger …
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Man Utd sign reported record £20mn sponsorship deal for training kit
Aug 04 2026
Manchester United announced a new training kit sponsorship deal with Betway on Tuesday, reportedly worth a record £20 …
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Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was "absolutely necessary"
Aug 04 2026
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to …
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Stokes reveals England coaching ambition
Aug 04 2026
Ben Stokes has revealed his ambition to coach England in the future, but ruled out any chance of ending his shock …
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Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes
Aug 04 2026
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, …
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Defending champ Shelton finding tournament sweet spot in Montreal
Aug 04 2026
Ben Shelton doesn't want to miss his chances on court as he begins the defense of his ATP Montreal Masters title with …
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Osaka out to improve Toronto fortunes with eye on US Open
Aug 04 2026
Naomi Osaka is hoping her success last year in Montreal, where she finished runner-up to Victoria Mboko, will translate …
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New Zealand hooker Bell out of South Africa tour with calf strain
Aug 04 2026
New Zealand hooker George Bell has returned home from South Africa after suffering a calf strain while training in Cape …
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Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor plan
Aug 04 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ability to brush aside criticism and push through enlarged versions of the Club World …
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Major League Soccer names LAFC co-owner Berg as next commissioner
Aug 03 2026
Major League Soccer named Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner on Monday, …
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Fritz outguns Jodar to win ATP Washington title
Aug 03 2026
World number 10 Taylor Fritz held off 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Monday to claim his first ATP …
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Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies
Aug 03 2026
Abdullah Shafique struck his sixth Test century and Babar Azam closed in on a hundred as Pakistan reached 266-2 in reply …
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Eala powers past Pegula for first WTA title in Washington
Aug 03 2026
Alexandra Eala capped her giant-killing run at the Washington Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over top-seeded Jessica …
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Norway's Haugset wins stage 3 to claim Tour de France Femmes lead
Aug 03 2026
Sigrid Haugset of Norway won stage three of the Tour de France Femmes on Monday, seizing the overall lead and the yellow …
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Chelsea sign England midfielder Jordan Henderson
Aug 03 2026
Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Premier League rivals Brentford on …
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Dortmund sign Greek teenager Karetsas from Genk
Aug 03 2026
Borussia Dortmund on Monday announced the signing of teenage Greek forward Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian side Genk …
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Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid
Aug 03 2026
Wales on Monday became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election …
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Cycling superstar Pogacar to ride in Vuelta
Aug 03 2026
Slovenian cycling great Tadej Pogacar will bid to win the one Grand Tour missing from his achievements the Vuelta a …
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Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title
Aug 03 2026
Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her …
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Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday
Aug 03 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open …
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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
Aug 03 2026
Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has …
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Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool
Aug 02 2026
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool …
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Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
Aug 02 2026
Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking will be on the line at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, where the …
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Thorbjornsen earns maiden PGA win at Rocket Classic
Aug 02 2026
Michael Thorbjornsen sank a 26-foot putt on the final green to secure his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic …
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Greaves steadies West Indies in second Test against Pakistan
Aug 02 2026
Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second …
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Zverev says sanctions won't solve problem of bloated Masters events
Aug 02 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev said that money won't solve the problem of big-name absentees as the ATP Montreal Masters …
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Russian teen Liutova wins WTA Memphis title
Aug 02 2026
Russian 16-year-old Kristina Liutova won the WTA Memphis title on Sunday, beating Darja Vidmanova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 to …
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Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events
Aug 02 2026
Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to …
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Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg
Aug 02 2026
Valentin Barco became Chelsea's seventh signing of the transfer window on Sunday after joining from sister club …
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Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'
Aug 02 2026
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is eager to get back to work at the WTA 1000 hard court tournament in Toronto after the …
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Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games
Aug 02 2026
Emma Finucane sprinted into Commonwealth Games history with a fourth track cycling gold as New Zealand were crowned …
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Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body after avalanche disaster
Aug 02 2026
Rescuers recovered the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja on Sunday after an avalanche killed him and nine team …
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Wiebes takes dominant second win at Tour de France Femmes
Aug 02 2026
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Sunday after a hilly 147.9km run …
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Dodgers land Tigers pitching ace Skubal in MLB trade deadline blockbuster
Aug 02 2026
Reigning two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers from Detroit in a …
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Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief
Aug 02 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's leadership has become "radioactive" and his 10-year reign as head of world football …
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Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula
Aug 02 2026
Alexandra Eala stunned former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the women's final of the WTA …
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Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
Aug 02 2026
Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as …
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Dressel, Walsh win 50m free titles at US Swimming Championships
Aug 02 2026
Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel and world record-holder Gretchen Walsh closed the US Swimming …
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De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs
Aug 02 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward …
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Tottenham manager De Zerbi 'happy' with pre-season progress
Aug 02 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as they return to London unbeaten in three …
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Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban
Aug 02 2026
Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea this week in Hong Kong, manager Xabi Alonso …
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Auger-Aliassime playing for hometown pride at Montreal Masters
Aug 01 2026
World number four Felix Auger-Aliassime will be playing for local pride when the ATP Montreal Masters begins on Sunday …
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Commonwealth Games poster boy Kerr delivers mile gold in Glasgow
Aug 01 2026
Fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, Josh Kerr delivered Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland on home soil …
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Pegula defeats Shnaider to reach Washington Open final
Aug 01 2026
Jessica Pegula, seeking her third title of the year, advanced to the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open by …
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Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win
Aug 01 2026
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the …
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Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters
Aug 01 2026
Yealimi Noh takes a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the women's British Open after a third round 69 fired …
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CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership
Aug 01 2026
North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" …
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Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire
Aug 01 2026
Jim Crowley, the 2016 British champion jockey who had switched from jumps to the flat, took the "hardest decision" of …
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Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal
Aug 01 2026
Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 …
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Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck
Aug 01 2026
Chelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on …
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