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Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens
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Lyon missed the chance to go top of Ligue 1 on Friday after sliding to their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 at …
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Prince Harry booed at English rugby match
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Britain's Prince Harry was booed by a section of the crowd as he watched Leicester play Gloucester in an English Prem …
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Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins
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Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia will be challenged by a world-class field in the …
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Fuellkrug halts Dortmund after late goal flurry
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Niclas Fuellkrug scored on his return to Borussia Dortmund on Friday as Werder Bremen scored twice late on to snatch a …
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Injured Ravens quarterback Jackson ruled out of Falcons clash
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with a left ankle injury, …
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Brewers aim to take down two-time defending champion Dodgers in NLCS rematch
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The Milwaukee Brewers believe they have what it takes to stop the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series three-peat bid in …
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'Iron Mike' Ditka hailed as 'gold standard' NFL legend
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Mike Ditka's death on Friday at age 86 was mourned across the NFL as colleagues he inspired and rivals recalled his …
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Hope, Rutherford fire West Indies to record T20 chase of 250
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Skipper Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford struck blazing knocks as the West Indies recorded the second-highest T20 chase …
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Lombardia promises gripping end to season in Pogacar absence
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Tadej Pogacar's five-year-long iron-like grip on the Giro di Lombardia will come to an end on Saturday in what promises …
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Mike Ditka: Chicago Bears icon as player and coach
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Mike Ditka was already an NFL champion and Chicago icon when he guided the celebrated 1985 Bears to the Super Bowl …
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Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka
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Pakistan's newest skipper Sahibzada Farhan hit a swashbuckling half-century to guide Pakistan to a four-wicket win over …
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NFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86
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Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, …
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Turkey sack coach Montella after Nations League woe
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Vincenzo Montella was sacked as head coach of Turkey on Friday following a string of Nations League defeats.
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Verstappen continues resurgence with pole for Singapore sprint
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Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying …
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Australia struggle against South Africa quicks in first Test
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South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on …
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Australia struggle against South Africa's fast bowlers
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South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on …
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De Zerbi calls on struggling Spurs to react in Man Utd clash
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Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-of-the-table Tottenham to "react" to the pressure of their crunch clash with fellow …
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Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was vital to "respect the process" after Manchester City were found guilty of …
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Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca
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Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said Friday he has absolute faith the club will win its appeal after being found …
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Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup
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Defence guru Shaun Edwards and former head coach Mario Ledesma have joined the Argentina coaching staff, with the World …
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Man City whistleblower Pinto to stay under police protection
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Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into …
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Man Utd boss Carrick 'personally' affected by Man City verdict
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he has been "personally" affected by Manchester City being found guilty …
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Red Bull's Verstappen takes pole position for Singapore GP sprint race
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Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying …
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Man City case causing 'uncertainty' for whole Premier League, says Iraola
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Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the lack of clarity over Manchester City's future after the club was found guilty of …
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Chelsea star Palmer 'committed' to England insists Alonso
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Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer's commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel said the Chelsea forward had missed too …
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Home hope Zheng sets up Mertens clash in China Open semis
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Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the …
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Barca skipper Raphinha out against Getafe and Galatasaray
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Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club's next two matches after picking up a hamstring issue while playing for …
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Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match
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Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match …
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Kompany 'proud' of Man City success despite guilty verdict
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Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists he is still "really proud" of his success with the club after it …
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Fernandez logs record lap at Indonesia MotoGP practice
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Raul Fernandez set a new lap record to top the standings at the end of a crash-laden practice session at the Indonesian …
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'I completely trust the club,' says Man City boss Maresca
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Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said on Friday that he had absolute faith in the club after it was found guilty of …
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'10 out of 10' Quintana reminisces over dream Vuelta win
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Recently-retired Nairo Quintana won the Giro d'Italia during his storied career and finished on the Tour de France …
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Mourinho lashes out at 'ridiculous' criticism of Mbappe
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho slammed criticism of star striker Kylian Mbappe, on Friday labelling the attacks as …
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Maddinson given shock recall but fails to score
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Australia recalled Nic Maddinson after a near 10-year absence from Test cricket, but the opening batsman was out without …
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Russell goes fastest in practice for smoggy Singapore GP
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George Russell in a Mercedes topped the timesheets Friday in the only practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix at a …
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Home hope Zheng storms into China Open semi-finals
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Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the …
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Everton's US owners mull sale of club two years after takeover
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Everton's American owners are considering selling the Premier League club less than two years after they took control.
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Zverev churns out win in Shanghai Masters opener
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Top seed Alexander Zverev churned out an opening win over Chinese wildcard Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) at the Shanghai …
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More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth
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Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of …
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LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers
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NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but …
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Guardians rally for 9-5 victory over White Sox to stay alive in MLB playoffs
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The Cleveland Guardians exploded for six runs in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Thursday and …
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Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of NFL season
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels standing in for injured Baker Mayfield, …
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James shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers
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NBA superstar LeBron James delivered a solid first half in his first pre-season game for Philadelphia on Thursday, but …
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Wallabies expect fast-paced All Blacks in Bledisloe opener
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Australian captain Harry Wilson said on Friday he expects New Zealand to unleash high speed rugby under …
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Record Eden Park streak creates tension for All Blacks
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New Zealand admit defending their proud record at Eden Park comes with a pressure that mounts every year as they prepare …
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Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdicts
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Manchester City are set for a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday in their first outing since being found guilty of …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid playing catch-up in Clasico countdown
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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trail leaders Barcelona by six points as La Liga action resumes this weekend, with Spanish …
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Aces star Wilson wins record-extending fifth WNBA MVP
Oct 08 2026
Las Vegas Aces center-forward A'ja Wilson was named the WNBA Most Valuable Player for a record fifth time, bagging the …
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Montagliani to seek CONCACAF re-election in boost for Infantino: reports
Oct 08 2026
Victor Montagliani, widely touted as the biggest potential threat to Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election bid, intends to …
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Undefeated 49ers seek Seahawks revenge
Oct 08 2026
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan will seek revenge for the 49ers' drubbing in last year's playoffs at the hands of the …
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Bordeaux confirmed in sixth tier of French football
Oct 08 2026
Six-time French champions Bordeaux, who were sanctioned in the summer for financial irregularities, will play the …
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Argentina friendlies no fairy tale for African footballers
Oct 08 2026
When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina -- including superstar Lionel Messi's …
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MLB proposes shortening season, reforming playoffs
Oct 08 2026
Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed reducing the number of regular-season games from 162 to 154 and changing …
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Swiss captain Xhaka gets suspended fine for fake Covid cert
Oct 08 2026
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has been fined 150,000 Swiss francs ($180,000) after admitting using a forged Covid …
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Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says Haaland
Oct 08 2026
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 …
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Eckert 'forever grateful' for Southampton support over spy scandal
Oct 08 2026
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert said Thursday he will "forever be grateful" for the club's support over his role in the …
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CAS opens hearing into Senegal AFCON title appeal
Oct 08 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday opened its hearing into Senegal's appeal against being stripped of …
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UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
Oct 08 2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing …
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Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides
Oct 08 2026
Rwanda will host an F1 Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told AFP Thursday, …
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Farhan hopes Pakistan's new combination takes off in Sri Lanka T20Is
Oct 08 2026
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan hopes a new combination without star players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi will …
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Antonelli and Russell to run different Mercedes aero packages in Singapore
Oct 08 2026
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday he would continue to run the new Mercedes car specification at this weekend's Singapore …
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Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova
Oct 08 2026
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), …
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'I love that challenge': Hamilton prays for rain in Singapore
Oct 08 2026
Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he would love a wet race at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend after rain in Malaysia a …
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Kovac's tough love has Dortmund dreaming of title charge
Oct 08 2026
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is defying his critics so far this season, having guided the team to their best start …
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Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
Oct 08 2026
Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he …
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Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
Oct 08 2026
Motorsport's global governing body said transboundary haze from Indonesian fires, which pushed air pollution in …
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Sri Lanka appoints Kusal Mendis as Test captain
Oct 08 2026
Sri Lanka's cricket board appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain on Thursday, replacing Dhananjaya de Silva who …
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Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
Oct 08 2026
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that he believes McLaren can challenge for the podium again this week in …
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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
Oct 08 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star …
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Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
Oct 08 2026
Defending champion Marc Marquez vowed to go on the "attack" on Thursday as he chases down compatriot Jorge Martin at the …
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
Oct 08 2026
World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open on Thursday …
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Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
Oct 08 2026
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain of the Test team on Thursday, ahead of selection for next …
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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
Oct 08 2026
Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their …
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
Oct 08 2026
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs …
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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
Oct 08 2026
Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to …
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
Oct 08 2026
The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and …
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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
Oct 08 2026
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday "it's not about me" as he prepares for his first clash against Australia, …
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New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
Oct 08 2026
New Zealand Rugby took legal action Thursday against the Australian Rugby League Commission to prevent a new NRL club …
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
Oct 08 2026
The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs …
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
Oct 08 2026
Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a …
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Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
Oct 07 2026
Jo Adell struck a bases-clearing triple as the Cleveland Guardians thumped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 Wednesday to stay …
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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
Oct 07 2026
Former New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will make his first Test appearance this year after being named on Thursday to …
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Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
Oct 07 2026
Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he will be reunited with …
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Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
Oct 07 2026
Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to "unacceptable" terms, the star's lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant …
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New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
Oct 07 2026
New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Australia, New Zealand Rugby said …
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Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
Oct 07 2026
Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to "accept whatever punishment" they are given for the good of the game after …
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Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'
Oct 07 2026
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on Wednesday escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal …
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Gauff says online abuse was 'draining' after China Open exit
Oct 07 2026
Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her loss to …
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Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030
Oct 07 2026
Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with …
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Former Spain, Barca winger Pedro retires from football
Oct 07 2026
Spanish World Cup winner and former Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez retired from football on Wednesday at the age of …
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Russell hit with Singapore grid penalty for taking new power unit
Oct 07 2026
George Russell's hopes of winning the 2026 world championship hit another road bump on Wednesday when it was announced …
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Arteta signs new Arsenal deal until 2030
Oct 07 2026
Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until …
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England's Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds
Oct 07 2026
England's free-scoring start to the Nations League has begun to heal the wounds of a painful World Cup exit as Thomas …
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Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open
Oct 07 2026
Elise Mertens beat a listless Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday to seal her spot in the China Open quarter-finals, where …
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Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance
Oct 07 2026
Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel …
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UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT
Oct 07 2026
UK tax authorities launched an investigation into Manchester City in 2018 to determine whether the club -- recently …
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Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'
Oct 07 2026
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after …
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Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs
Oct 07 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven superb innings Tuesday to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers within one victory of advancing …
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Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore
Oct 07 2026
Max Verstappen's resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix …
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US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break
Oct 07 2026
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed optimism for the United States's future as a soccer powerhouse after teen …
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Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
Oct 07 2026
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring …
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Dodgers push Braves to the brink of MLB playoff exit
Oct 07 2026
Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman smacked home runs Tuesday to power the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers over …
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