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Liverpool still have 'lots to improve', says match-winner Isak
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Alexander Isak said Liverpool have "still lots to improve" after the Swedish striker scored the winner to edge out …
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Venezia upset Napoli for first Serie A win of season
AFP - 20m ago
Napoli's torrid start to the season continued Saturday when Venezia head coach Davide Nicola masterminded a shock 1-0 …
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Walsh breaks her own 50 free world short course record
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American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke her own 50-meter freestyle short course world record with a victory in 22.75 …
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Leinster thump Clermont as grieving Lions set for Champions Cup debut
AFP - 39m ago
Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast starred as four-time winners Leinster opened their Champions Cup account with a …
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Haaland brace extends Man City's winning start in Premier League
AFP - 49m ago
Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City defiantly extended their blistering start to the Premier League season …
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Dortmund go top despite Union Berlin stalemate
AFP - 50m ago
Borussia Dortmund returned to the top of the Bundesliga table despite a stodgy 0-0 draw away to Union Berlin on …
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Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford
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Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came …
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'Special' Ombudsman storms to victory in Champion Stakes
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Ombudsman produced a stunning performance to win the British Champion Stakes on Saturday and avenge his defeat to star …
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Neto double gives Chelsea win marred by Martinez injury
AFP - 1h ago
Pedro Neto's double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as Chelsea won 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium …
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Glasgow and Bulls win as grieving Lions set for Champions Cup debut
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Glasgow fought back from an early deficit to beat Sale 47-27 on Saturday, while the Bulls overwhelmed Stade Francais …
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Chacarra takes lead as McIlroy falls away in Delhi
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Spain's Eugenio Chacarra will take a two-shot lead into an extended final day as a faltering Rory McIlroy fell away at …
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In-form Atletico scrape late win at Espanyol
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Alex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol and put pressure on La Liga leaders …
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Chwalinska downs Swiatek to set up Wuhan final with world number 170 Kartal
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Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, …
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Rabada returns as S.Africa seek to bounce back against Australia
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Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return to the South African team for the second Test against Australia starting at St …
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Zverev, Medvedev ousted with Spaniards to clash for Shanghai title
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Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where …
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Jayawardene quits as coach of five-time IPL winners Mumbai
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Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as head coach of Mumbai Indians on Saturday to end a nearly decade-long association with …
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World number 170 Kartal battles past Ostapenko to reach Wuhan final
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World number 170 Sonay Kartal became the lowest-ranked player to reach a WTA 1000 final as she knocked out Jelena …
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Zverev stunned by Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals
AFP - 4h ago
Top seed Alexander Zverev fell to a relentless Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on …
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I'd have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says Mourinho
AFP - 6h ago
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday if he were winger Vinicius Junior he would have left the club this summer.
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Wallabies coach Kiss calls latest All Blacks humbling 'unacceptable'
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Coach Les Kiss called Australia's performance "unacceptable" after they crashed 43-21 to New Zealand on Saturday but …
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Superstar horse Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest
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Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising lost his first race in 22 starts Saturday when stunned by Tempted on a soft track at …
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Rampant All Blacks crush Wallabies 43-21 to extend dominance
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Beauden Barrett and Josh Moorby both scored twice as a rampaging New Zealand swept past the Wallabies 43-21 in Sydney on …
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All Blacks crush Wallabies 43-21 to extend dominance
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Beauden Barrett and Josh Moorby both scored twice as a rampaging New Zealand swept past the Wallabies 43-21 in Sydney on …
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Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest
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Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising lost his first race in 22 starts Saturday after being stunned by Tempted on a soft …
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Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday
AFP - 10h ago
Game four of the Major League Baseball playoff series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays has been …
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Canada stun England to end four-year unbeaten streak
AFP - 12h ago
Canada ended England's four-year unbeaten streak with a thrilling 24-21 victory over the reigning women's rugby world …
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Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game start delayed by rain
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The start of the Cleveland Guardians' home playoff game against the Tampa Bay Rays was delayed after rain pounded …
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Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test
Oct 16 2026
New Zealand suffered a setback ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday with …
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As Champions Cup opens on mournful note, holders Bordeaux-Begles draw
Oct 16 2026
Europe's club rugby competitions made a sombre start Friday with a minute's silence for Lions player Hyron Andrews who …
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Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it
Oct 16 2026
Brandon Figueroa lost his World Boxing Association featherweight title on the scales Friday when the American failed to …
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End of a dynasty? Dodgers digest playoff drubbing
Oct 16 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Major League Baseball's 2026 season as red-hot favorites to complete a hat-trick of …
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Troyes sack sporting director Blanchard amid sexism claims
Oct 16 2026
Promoted French Ligue 1 club Troyes announced on Friday that it has sacked sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard "with …
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Itauma coming to terms with Hrgovic heavyweight loss
Oct 16 2026
British boxing rising star Moses Itauma said Friday he had finally come to terms with his first professional defeat …
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Real Madrid say Tebas must resign over Goebbels comparison
Oct 16 2026
Real Madrid called on Friday for La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign after he compared the club's efforts to …
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NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets and parlays: report
Oct 16 2026
The NBA told sportsbook partners in a Friday memo to ban certain types of bets and parlays this season that gamblers …
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Djokovic gets Basel wild card as ATP Finals race heats up
Oct 16 2026
Novak Djokovic has accepted a wild card for the ATP 500 tournament in Basel later this month as the 39-year-old battles …
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Pant, Bumrah named in India Test squad for New Zealand tour
Oct 16 2026
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was on Friday named in India's Test squad for two matches in New Zealand next month, but will …
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King of the Mountains Carapaz joins NSN Cycling team
Oct 16 2026
Ecuadorian climbing king Richard Carapaz, a former Olympic champion and Giro d'Italia winner, has signed a two-year deal …
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S.African rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup game
Oct 16 2026
South African second row Hyron Andrews of Johannesburg-based side the Lions was found dead at a hotel in France on …
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Maresca says Man City 'more together' after financial charges
Oct 16 2026
Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City are "more together" after the club was found guilty of over 100 breaches of …
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Arteta praises 'incredible will' of struggling Gyokeres
Oct 16 2026
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Friday praised struggling Viktor Gyokeres for his "incredible will and determination" as …
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S.African rugby player dies in France ahead of Champions Cup game
Oct 16 2026
South African rugby player Hyron Andrews of Johannesburg-based side the Lions was found dead at a hotel in France on …
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'Sportswashing' or investment? Rwanda F1 stirs debate and doubts
Oct 16 2026
Viewed by some as "sportswashing" and by others as an overly ambitious, grandiose project, the prospect of a Formula 1 …
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Chelsea captain James faces lay-off after knee surgery
Oct 16 2026
Chelsea captain Reece James will be out of action for several weeks after undergoing successful knee surgery, manager …
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Swiatek moves into Wuhan semi-finals
Oct 16 2026
Iga Swiatek kept up her bid for a WTA Finals place with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ann Li on Friday that set up an …
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Man Utd have 'moved on' from Martinez outburst, says Carrick
Oct 16 2026
Michael Carrick said Friday that Manchester United had "moved on" from Lisandro Martinez's outburst aimed at the club's …
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Flick confirms return of Barcelona duo Raphinha, De Jong
Oct 16 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick announced that star attacker Raphinha and midfield lynchpin Frenkie de Jong have recovered …
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Medvedev beats Paul to face Jodar in Shanghai Masters semis
Oct 16 2026
Daniil Medvedev overcame a wobble to beat a fighting Tommy Paul on Friday and reach the semi-finals of the Shanghai …
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Rising star Jodar says 'still learning' after swearing at ballboy
Oct 16 2026
Rising Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar said he was still "learning how to behave on court" after swearing at a ballboy …
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Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
Oct 16 2026
Manchester United travel to historic rivals Leeds on Sunday with pressure mounting on manager Michael Carrick, while …
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Munster eye fitting tribute to 'special' Foley in Racing reunion
Oct 16 2026
Irish province Munster host French club Racing 92 in the opening round of the Champions Cup on Saturday with the fixture …
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Chelsea captain James has knee surgery
Oct 16 2026
Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful knee surgery, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
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Broncos top Super Bowl champion Seahawks in overtime
Oct 16 2026
Wil Lutz booted the game-winning field goal in overtime as the Denver Broncos capitalized on a late interception to beat …
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New Zealand star Ponga breaks arm in Rugby League World Cup opener
Oct 16 2026
Star New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga faces missing the rest of the Rugby League World Cup after scans Friday showed he …
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Brilliant Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series
Oct 16 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to reach baseball's World Series for the first time in 44 …
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Brewers complete Dodgers sweep to reach World Series
Oct 16 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday to reach baseball's World Series for the first …
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High-flying Freiburg try to shut out the noise as fairytale run continues
Oct 16 2026
Five months on from their Europa League final appearance, Freiburg sit atop the Bundesliga table as the most successful …
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Yamal on song as entertainers Barcelona face Betis challenge
Oct 16 2026
There is much debate over who should win the Ballon d'Or this year, but if Lamine Yamal's recent form continues over the …
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Flamengo secure 0-0 draw in La Plata in Copa Libertadores semi
Oct 16 2026
Reigning champions Flamengo will take a 0-0 scoreline back to the Maracana next week after stifling Estudiantes de La …
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Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup 'on schedule' after attacks
Oct 16 2026
The Asian Cup in January is "on schedule", Saudi Arabian organisers said, after growing fears for the tournament …
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Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
Oct 16 2026
Manchester United travel to historic rivals Leeds on Sunday with pressure mounting on manager Michael Carrick, while …
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Lyon down Palace in Europa League, Sunderland leave it late
Oct 16 2026
French club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to …
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Wallabies coach has 'faith' as All Blacks juggernaut awaits
Oct 15 2026
Australia coach Les Kiss is adamant he retains "a lot of faith" in his playing group as they look to bounce back from a …
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Guardians edge Rays to seize MLB playoff series lead
Oct 15 2026
Petey Halpin smashed a two-run home run to power Cleveland over Tampa Bay 3-2 on Thursday as the Guardians seized the …
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Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy
Oct 15 2026
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for publicly criticising the club's board for a lack …
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Brazil forward Antony says home burgled during Betis match
Oct 15 2026
Brazilian international Antony said his home was burgled while he was playing for Real Betis in their 3-2 Champions …
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Ravens face familiar foe in Browns coach Monken
Oct 15 2026
Baltimore star quarterback Lamar Jackson remains questionable with a left ankle injury but the Ravens will see a …
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Infantino offers apology but 'no answers' at FIFA meeting over World Cup plan
Oct 15 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave "no satisfactory answers" when grilled Thursday during a meeting to discuss his …
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Chelsea's Caicedo eager to be more of a leader
Oct 15 2026
Moises Caicedo wants to repay the faith shown in him by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso by becoming more of a leader on the …
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Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV in bankruptcy court
Oct 15 2026
Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf, according to court documents, waiving all financial claims …
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ATP proposes rankings system changes, extra player bonuses
Oct 15 2026
The ATP unveiled plans to change its ranking system, centre the tour more on its Masters 1000 events and increase bonus …
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Newcastle boss Jaissle says Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal
Oct 15 2026
Matthias Jaissle is convinced £51 million ($67.5 million) summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal to …
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Italian football suffers new blow with Champions League misery
Oct 15 2026
Still reeling from the national team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, Italian football hit a new …
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Barcola must get used to Liverpool highs and lows, says Iraola
Oct 15 2026
Bradley Barcola will have to cope with the scrutiny that comes with a huge price tag, said Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola …
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McIlroy makes 'solid' start in rain-hit Delhi as Norgaard leads
Oct 15 2026
Rory McIlroy and defending champion Tommy Fleetwood finished four shots off the clubhouse lead on a rain-hit opening day …
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Swiatek avoids seed exodus to breeze into Wuhan last eight
Oct 15 2026
Iga Swiatek hit a new milestone on Thursday as she stormed into a second consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final with a …
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Inter skipper Martinez facing month out with thigh injury
Oct 15 2026
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has picked up a left thigh injury, the Serie A champions confirmed on Thursday, …
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Zverev cruises past De Minaur to reach Shanghai semi-finals
Oct 15 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev took "a huge step up" to dismantle Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday and roll into the …
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Holders Australia edge New Zealand 24-22 to open Rugby League World Cup
Oct 15 2026
Jack Bostock bagged a hat-trick on debut as Australia edged New Zealand 24-22 to kick off their Rugby League World Cup …
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Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchy
Oct 15 2026
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said "anger and frustration" at defeat to Atletico Madrid led to his swipe …
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed but 'no hurry' to decide: AFC
Oct 15 2026
The Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia could be moved back a year to 2028 "if we need to", the continent's …
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Conrad wields axe after South Africa loss to Australia
Oct 15 2026
South African head coach Shukri Conrad axed batsman Tristan Stubbs and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne on Thursday when he …
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'High hopes' as Indonesian women get a football league, again
Oct 15 2026
Seven years after Covid-19 put the brakes on Indonesia's new women's football league, Zahra Naqiyyah will finally return …
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'Expectations high' for Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hat-trick bid, says Depoortere
Oct 15 2026
Centre Nicolas Depoortere admits "expectations will be high" for Bordeaux-Begles in their bid for a record-equalling …
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Rennie urges All Blacks to stay focused against 'hurting' Wallabies
Oct 15 2026
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie urged his side Thursday not to take their foot off the gas with the Bledisloe Cup already …
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Brewers blasts leave Dodgers on brink
Oct 15 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers produced a late home run blitz to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and leave the reigning World …
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Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 in Libertadores semi-final first leg
Oct 15 2026
Palmeiras, lethal on the counterattack, beat Fluminense 2-1 on Wednesday to seize the upper hand in their Copa …
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Wallabies back Meredith as playmaker for second New Zealand Test
Oct 15 2026
Australia coach Les Kiss elevated Declan Meredith to playmaker Thursday among four changes to his starting side as they …
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Messi's Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City
Oct 15 2026
Lionel Messi set up a Rodrigo De Paul goal and German Berterame snapped his scoring drought as Inter Miami booked their …
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All Blacks make three changes for second Wallabies Test
Oct 15 2026
New Zealand made three changes to its starting side Thursday for the second Bledisloe Cup Test with forwards Josh Lord …
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Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision
Oct 14 2026
Jose Mourinho hit out at the "shameless" decision by Spanish football authorities to announce that Real Madrid winger …
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PSG 'got lucky' to win Man City thriller, says Luis Enrique
Oct 14 2026
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique said the European champions rode their luck to beat Manchester City 4-2 and …
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PSG beat Man City in Champions League thriller, Barcola hits Liverpool hat-trick
Oct 14 2026
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 4-2 victory away to embattled Manchester City in the UEFA Champions …
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PSG outgun embattled Man City in six-goal Champions League thriller
Oct 14 2026
Paris Saint-Germain further soured the mood at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City's first home game since the guilty …
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Villa put six past Fenerbahce in record rout
Oct 14 2026
Aston Villa recorded their biggest ever European victory as Nicolas Jackson inspired a 6-0 rout of Fenerbahce in the …
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Giant-killers Bodo sink Dortmund in Champions League
Oct 14 2026
Fredrik Sjovold's 52nd-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for Bodo/Glimt over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League …
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Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion
Oct 14 2026
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a Roma reunion to remember as Real Madrid completed an astonishing comeback by scoring three late …
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Shakhtar make winning start at new Champions League 'home'
Oct 14 2026
Nomadic Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk celebrated moving into their new Champions League "home" at Stamford Bridge …
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Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool: Iraola
Oct 14 2026
Andoni Iraola believes Bradley Barcola's hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 Champions League win over LASK on Wednesday will …
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Rays-Guardians game three start moved up due to rain forecast
Oct 14 2026
Game three of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays will …
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Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six
Oct 14 2026
Bradley Barcola silenced his critics as the Liverpool forward ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in a chaotic 6-3 …
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Mekies extends contract as Red Bull team principal until 2031
Oct 14 2026
Frenchman Laurent Mekies has signed a contract extension as Red Bull team principal until 2031, the British-based …
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