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Reigning champion Nick Rockett out of Grand National
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Reigning champion Nick Rockett is out of Saturday's Grand National horse race in Liverpool after being declared a …
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'Free' McIlroy launches his Masters repeat bid
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy saved par on the first hole to begin his opening round Thursday at the 90th Masters …
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Seven World Cup winners start for England in Women's Six Nations opener
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England's starting lineup will feature only seven Women's Rugby World Cup winners when they begin their Six Nations …
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Sinner survives energy dip, end of streak to see off Machac
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Jannik Sinner overcame evident discomfort to advance to the last eight of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, beating …
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Player tells Tiger to 'get a chauffeur'
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Golf legend Gary Player, speaking at the Masters on Thursday, called on Tiger Woods to "get a chauffeur" after his DUI …
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Croke Park boss eager to stage Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash in Dublin
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The long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could take …
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Fonseca eases into Monte Carlo last eight meeting with Zverev
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Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca reached the quarter-finals of a Masters 1000 event for the first time when he strode to a …
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McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and …
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Verstappen set for fresh F1 angst as engineer nears Red Bull exit - reports
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after reports …
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Ambitious Como's Champions League bid tested by Serie A leaders Inter
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Como's bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside …
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Six new caps for France for women's Six Nations opener
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France will begin their women's Six Nations campaign against Italy with six new caps in their matchday 23 after new …
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Champions Cup 'heartbreak' driving Toulouse revenge mission
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Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka is eyeing revenge on Sunday as the six-time Champions Cup winners head to Bordeaux-Begles …
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Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback
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Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up …
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You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
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Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to …
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Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage
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Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite …
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Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters
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The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in …
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Grand National had to change to survive, says former winning jockey
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The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in …
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Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through
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Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second …
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Australia's Perth to host Italian football giants
Apr 08 2026
Italian football titans AC Milan will face off against arch-rivals Inter Milan and Juventus in pre-season friendlies in …
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Slot admits Liverpool in 'survival mode' in PSG defeat
Apr 08 2026
Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League …
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Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie
Apr 08 2026
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a …
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Tiger Woods drug records to be subpoenaed by prosecutors
Apr 08 2026
Prosecutors have requested medical records for all the prescription drugs Tiger Woods was taking when he crashed his car …
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Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tie
Apr 08 2026
Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool …
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England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
Apr 08 2026
England's Aaron Rai birdied the last two holes to win Wednesday's Masters Par-Three Contest and risk the event's curse …
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Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Basque Tour stage win
Apr 08 2026
Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on …
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Buttler hits form with IPL fifty as Gujarat win last-ball thriller
Apr 08 2026
England's Jos Buttler struck form with a fluent 52 to help Gujarat Titans to their first win of the 2026 IPL as they …
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Betis earn draw in Europa League quarter-final at Braga
Apr 08 2026
Real Betis fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Braga on Wednesday.
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Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win
Apr 08 2026
Five Americans with multiple major triumphs but no green jacket made final preparations Wednesday at Augusta National on …
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Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters
Apr 08 2026
Rory McIlroy tossed a golf ball to a child at the 2016 Players Championship and that kid, US Amateur champion Mason …
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Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters
Apr 08 2026
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says the home of the Masters won't create fictional scripted dramas …
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Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed
Apr 08 2026
Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the …
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Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Tour of the Basque Country stage win
Apr 08 2026
Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on …
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Laurance pips Arrieta to Tour of the Basque Country third stage win
Apr 08 2026
Frenchman Axel Laurance clinched the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man …
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Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through
Apr 08 2026
Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second …
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Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach
Apr 08 2026
Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the …
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CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal
Apr 08 2026
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body's …
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Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo
Apr 08 2026
Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the …
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Australia's O'Callaghan sets sights on Titmus's 200m freestyle world record
Apr 08 2026
Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she has Ariarne Titmus's 200m freestyle world record in her sights …
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
Apr 08 2026
Cricket New South Wales said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding …
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China says investigating 'malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving star
Apr 08 2026
China's top sports authority said on Wednesday it was investigating "malicious" online attacks against teenage diving …
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Rockets comeback sinks Phoenix on Durant return
Apr 08 2026
Kevin Durant scored 24 points against his former team to help inspire the Houston Rockets to a come-from-behind 119-105 …
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Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as 'amazing, fearless' after acing Bumrah test
Apr 08 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was hailed as "amazing" and "fearless" after the 15-year-old underlined his rare talent with an …
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Unbeaten legend Winx's $7 million foal retires without racing
Apr 08 2026
Legendary mare Winx's first surviving foal, that sold for a record Aus$10 million (US$7 million), was retired on …
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Forest's Igor Jesus eyes Europa League 'dream', Villa brace for Bologna in quarters
Apr 08 2026
Nottingham Forest may be fighting for Premier League survival this term but Thursday's trip to Porto for their Europa …
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In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia
Apr 08 2026
In-demand tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis on Wednesday rebuffed Ireland and Ulster to commit to Australian rugby and …
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McIlroy chases Masters repeat at lightning-fast Augusta
Apr 07 2026
Rory McIlroy seeks a historic repeat victory starting Thursday at the 90th Masters, while world number one Scottie …
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Bayern's Kompany praises 'special' Neuer display in win at Real Madrid
Apr 07 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hailed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his team secured a 2-1 Champions League …
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Arsenal's Raya hailed as 'world's best keeper' after denying Sporting
Apr 07 2026
David Raya was hailed as the world's best goalkeeper by Arsenal's Kai Havertz after the pair inspired Tuesday's 1-0 win …
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Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting
Apr 07 2026
Kai Havertz snatched a last-gasp winner as Arsenal bounced back from their domestic distress to steal a 1-0 victory at …
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Diaz, Kane give Bayern Champions League edge at Real Madrid
Apr 07 2026
Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored the goals that gave dominant Bayern Munich a crucial 2-1 Champions League quarter-final …
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Diaz, Kane give Bayern vital Champions League win at Real
Apr 07 2026
Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored the goals that gave dominant Bayern Munich a crucial 2-1 Champions League quarter-final …
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Former Romania coach Lucescu dies aged 80
Apr 07 2026
Mircea Lucescu, who left his position as coach of the Romanian national team last week, has died at the age of 80 …
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'Nice to get a 2nd chance': Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back against PSG
Apr 07 2026
Under-fire Liverpool coach Arne Slot said his team will bounce back from their latest setback in a difficult season as …
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Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi fire Rajasthan to win in rain-hit IPL clash
Apr 07 2026
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit blistering knocks to lead Rajasthan Royals to a …
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Extra Masters security eases anxiety battle for Woodland
Apr 07 2026
Gary Woodland will have special security this week at the Masters as he battles anxiety and stress following 2023 brain …
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Atletico's Simeone hails 'exemplary' departing Griezmann
Apr 07 2026
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed departing forward Antoine Griezmann ahead of the club's Champions League …
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Relaxed McIlroy finds new challenges after Masters win
Apr 07 2026
Putting on a green jacket has lifted an incredible weight off the shoulders of Rory McIlroy as the relaxed reigning …
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Fitzpatrick tries to balance goals ahead of Masters
Apr 07 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick said his hot form means he has never been more confident entering the Masters, but the world number six …
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McIlroy starting with Young, Howell in Masters repeat bid
Apr 07 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on …
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Seixas climbs to victory to extend Basque Tour lead
Apr 07 2026
Teenage French starlet Paul Seixas stretched his overall lead at the Tour of the Basque Country on Tuesday after …
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Isak named in Liverpool squad for PSG clash after long injury absence
Apr 07 2026
Alexander Isak has been included in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first-leg at …
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Young says rise up rankings gives him belief for Masters
Apr 07 2026
Cameron Young said that his recent rise up the golf rankings has shown that he can put himself in a position to win …
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Rahm confident of playing '27 Ryder Cup and DP World Tour
Apr 07 2026
Jon Rahm says he is confident he will play in next year's Ryder Cup and on the DP World Tour in September despite a …
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Major dreams and Middle East War in Fleetwood's Masters thoughts
Apr 07 2026
While Tommy Fleetwood dreams of winning his first major title at this week's Masters, the Dubai resident's thoughts are …
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Sinner and Alcaraz start fast on Monte Carlo clay in race for No.1
Apr 07 2026
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their duel for the world number one ranking before the French Open as they …
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Sinner keeps run going by crushing Humbert in Monte Carlo
Apr 07 2026
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner cruised past Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-0 on Tuesday in the second round of the Monte-Carlo Masters.
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Ex-footballer Barton denies assault near golf club
Apr 07 2026
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club in northwest England.
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Barca's Flick to defend 'emotional' teen Yamal against criticism
Apr 07 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would defend teenage star Lamine Yamal against criticism for his occasional …
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PSG wary of wounded Liverpool ahead of European showdown
Apr 07 2026
Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha insisted his side remain very wary of the threat posed by Champions League …
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires at 35
Apr 07 2026
Former Wales captain and Arsenal regular Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement from football at the age of 35 on …
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Conte says Italian federation should consider him for coach's job
Apr 07 2026
Napoli coach Antonio Conte would be willing to take the vacant Italy job with his club president Aurelio De Laurentiis …
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Makhmudov hails heavyweight 'legend' Fury ahead of London clash
Apr 07 2026
Arslanbek Makhmudov says he is relishing the chance to measure himself against boxing "legend" Tyson Fury at London's …
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Juve's Vlahovic suffers latest injury setback
Apr 07 2026
Juventus' Serbia attacker Dusan Vlahovic is set to be sidelined for three weeks due to a calf issue having recently …
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
Apr 07 2026
Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the …
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McKeown edges O'Callaghan, dominant Pallister wins 400m freestyle at Australian Open
Apr 07 2026
Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown edged Mollie O'Callaghan in a sizzling 100m backstroke victory at the Australian Open …
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Maguire signs one-year Man Utd contract extension
Apr 07 2026
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is set to remain at Old Trafford for at least another season after signing a …
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Veteran Lawes eyes England return after signing for Sale
Apr 07 2026
Courtney Lawes is eyeing a return to the England Test side at the age of 37, and perhaps a fifth Rugby World Cup next …
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Former Wallaby 'Iceman' Foley to retire
Apr 07 2026
Former Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley, who played at two Rugby World Cups, will retire at the end of the current …
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Departing Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale
Apr 07 2026
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League …
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PSG look to pile misery on Liverpool as sides meet again in Champions League
Apr 07 2026
When Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool last met in the Champions League a year ago, the Anfield outfit were marching …
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Magic upset Pistons, Spurs suffer Wembanyama scare
Apr 07 2026
The Orlando Magic kept up their bid for an automatic playoff berth with an 123-107 upset over the Eastern …
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Chalmers urges McEvoy to swim in Australia 4x100m relay team at Olympics
Apr 07 2026
Sprint king Kyle Chalmers has urged new 50m freestyle world record holder Cameron McEvoy to rejoin Australia's relay …
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Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife's death
Apr 07 2026
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis said on Tuesday he loved his wife and never wanted to hurt her in …
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Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters
Apr 07 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Rory McIlroy tested their shotmaking at opening practice for the …
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted by beating AC Milan
Apr 07 2026
Napoli are still in the hunt to retain their Serie A title after the champions beat Scudetto rivals AC Milan 1-0 on …
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Rodriguez back in training after health scare: Minnesota
Apr 06 2026
Minnesota United denied reports that James Rodriguez was suffering from a potentially fatal health condition on Monday …
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Tiger's treatment battle in thoughts of stars at Masters
Apr 06 2026
Tiger Woods was missing from the Masters on Monday, but the 15-time major winner was in the hearts and minds of several …
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Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off
Apr 06 2026
Pongsapak Laopakdee, a 21-year-old Thai golfer better known as Fifa, is ready for a historic start Thursday at the 90th …
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Age and near misses don't worry Rose in Masters quest
Apr 06 2026
Justin Rose shrugs off those who doubt he can win another major title at age 45 just as the Englishman sets aside the …
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High-flying Villarreal stumble at Girona
Apr 06 2026
Villarreal slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Girona on Monday in La Liga, failing to capitalise on Atletico Madrid's loss …
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Reed finds DP World Tour success after leaving LIV
Apr 06 2026
Deciding to leave LIV Golf helped Patrick Reed launch his most successful golf in years, boosting his confidence ahead …
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WNBA star Reese joining Atlanta from Chicago: club
Apr 06 2026
WNBA star Angel Reese is joining the Atlanta Dream from the Chicago Sky in a blockbuster move ahead of the new season, …
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Gotterup seeks rare win in Masters debut
Apr 06 2026
Chris Gotterup is taking aim at a green jacket this week in his Masters debut in just his fifth major start.
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Bayern's Kompany waiting on Kane for 'toughest' game at Real Madrid
Apr 06 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said on Monday he would wait until matchday to make a final call on Harry Kane's …
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Juve beat Genoa to close in on Serie A top four
Apr 06 2026
Juventus moved to within a point of Serie A's Champions League places with a 2-0 win over Genoa on Monday, as the top …
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French hope Seixas storms Basque Tour time-trial opener
Apr 06 2026
French teenager Paul Seixas won the Tour of the Basque Country opening stage time trial around Bilbao on Monday over a …
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Wawrinka falls in first round on Monte Carlo farewell
Apr 06 2026
Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first …
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Wawrinka falls in first round of Monte Carlo Masters
Apr 06 2026
Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first …
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Ex-England rugby international Lawes to leave Brive
Apr 06 2026
Former England international Courtney Lawes will leave French second-division side Brive at the end of the season, with …
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Fit-again Mbappe at Real Madrid for clashes like Bayern tie: Arbeloa
Apr 06 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Kylian Mbappe joined the club to star in key matches like Tuesday's Champions …
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Swimmers McKeown, O'Callaghan and Chalmers dominate at Australian Open
Apr 06 2026
Olympic 200m backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown clocked a dominant 2:05.66 at the Australian Open Monday as the world …
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African players in Europe: Semenyo scores as City rout Liverpool
Apr 06 2026
Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo scored the third goal as Manchester City hammered Liverpool 4-0 at the weekend in a …
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