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Renshaw hits century against Pakistan in Warner 'audition'
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Matt Renshaw hit an unbeaten 136 against Pakistan in a timely reminder to Australian selectors Friday of his credentials …
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James fuels Lakers to set up NBA Cup final showdown with Pacers
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The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a …
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Warner brushes off Johnson criticism as Cummins backs teammate
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David Warner brushed off scathing criticism from former teammate Mitchell Johnson over his selection for Australia's …
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Lakers, Pacers set up NBA Cup final showdown
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The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a …
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Patriots hold off Steelers rally to snap losing streak
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Tight end Hunter Henry celebrated his birthday with two touchdowns as the New England Patriots snapped their five-game …
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Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
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Arsenal's grip on the Premier League's top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders …
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Messi, Argentina to face old foe Chile in Copa America
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Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals …
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Crisis-club Lyon look to start the fightback against lowly Toulouse
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Floundering Lyon will look to stop the rot when they host fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Toulouse on Sunday, with the home …
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Kewell in frame after Muscat steps down at Japan's Yokohama
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Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday …
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Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
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Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm confirmed Thursday he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of …
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Returning Osaka targets Paris Olympics, more Grand Slam titles
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A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes …
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Upstart Pacers topple Bucks to reach NBA Cup final
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Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to propel the Indiana Pacers to a 128-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on …
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Messi, Miami heading to Hong Kong for pre-season friendly
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong in February as part of the club's first ever …
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West Ham battle back to heap pain on wasteful Spurs
Dec 07 2023
Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down …
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Eagles No.1 seed hopes on line in Cowboys blockbuster
Dec 07 2023
One of the NFL's most ferocious rivalries is poised for another bruising instalment on Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys …
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Everton stun Newcastle to move out of Premier League relegation zone
Dec 07 2023
Everton struck three times in the final 11 minutes to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone despite a 10-point …
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West Ham battle back to heap pain on Spurs
Dec 07 2023
Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down …
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Ten Hag admits he was warned off 'impossible' Man Utd job
Dec 07 2023
Erik ten Hag said he was warned off taking on the "impossible job" of Manchester United manager but admitted he could …
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MLS Cup could be final bow for Chiellini and Vela
Dec 07 2023
Los Angeles FC are one win away from becoming just the third team in Major League Soccer's history to win back-to-back …
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Spanish ace Rahm poised to join LIV golf: reports
Dec 07 2023
Spanish star Jon Rahm is poised to join LIV Golf in a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, multiple US media …
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French minister says 'no Plan B' for Tahiti's Olympic surfing
Dec 07 2023
France's sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera on Thursday ruled out any move of Olympic surfing events away from Tahiti …
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Nadal not certain 2024 will be last year of his career
Dec 07 2023
Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he could not confirm that 2024 would be his final season before retirement, saying it …
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US firm Arctos Partners takes minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain
Dec 07 2023
French champions Paris Saint-Germain said Thursday that the US investment firm Arctos Partners had acquired a minority …
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Italy's anti-doping tribunal chases four-year ban for Pogba
Dec 07 2023
France's World Cup winner Paul Pogba is facing the possibility of a lengthy ban after Italy's anti-doping tribunal …
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US firm Arctos Partners acquires 'minority stake' in Paris Saint-Germain: club
Dec 07 2023
French champions Paris Saint-Germain said on Thursday US investment firm Arctos Partners had acquired a minority stake …
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McTominay urges Man Utd to show consistency
Dec 07 2023
Scott McTominay called on Manchester United to show consistency after they lifted the pressure on under-fire boss Erik …
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Emery refuses to label surging Villa as title contenders
Dec 07 2023
Unai Emery refused to label Aston Villa as Premier League title contenders after his side climbed to third place with a …
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Munro slams 99 as Heat crush Stars to open Big Bash League
Dec 07 2023
Big-hitting New Zealander Colin Munro slammed an unbeaten 99 to help steer Brisbane Heat to a 103-run thrashing of Glenn …
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German pair triumphs in short programme at Beijing Grand Prix
Dec 07 2023
Newcomers Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin claimed figure skating gold in the pairs short programme at the Grand …
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'Struggling' Man City leave Guardiola with title headache
Dec 07 2023
Pep Guardiola admits "struggling" Manchester City's unexpected stumble in the Premier League title race has left him …
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Ukraine 'very concerned' over Russian Olympics call: Sports minister
Dec 07 2023
The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to …
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All Black Barrett looking to 'mentally refresh' in Japan
Dec 07 2023
All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett said Thursday that he plans to "mentally refresh" during his season-long sabbatical …
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Suarez fires farewell double to end Brazilian adventure
Dec 07 2023
Luis Suarez scored twice in his farewell match for Gremio as the Brazilian side defeated Fluminense 3-2 at the Maracana …
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Wallabies star winger Nawaqanitawase quits for rugby league
Dec 07 2023
Rising Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase announced Thursday he will jump codes and join rugby league powerhouse Sydney …
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Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from Australian Open entry list
Dec 07 2023
Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 …
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World Cup stars 'make some coin' as Japan rugby season kicks off
Dec 07 2023
Almost half the players who started the World Cup final including All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be in action when …
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Curran redemption as England thrash West Indies to level ODI series
Dec 07 2023
Sam Curran bounced back with a match-winning bowling display as England scored a series-levelling six-wicket victory …
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Villa climb above Man City as Bailey rocks reeling champions
Dec 06 2023
Aston Villa dealt a major blow to Manchester City's Premier League title challenge as Leon Bailey clinched a 1-0 win …
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Klopp slams 'ignorant' TV presenter after kick-off comment
Dec 06 2023
Jurgen Klopp blasted an "ignorant" television presenter for making a joke about Liverpool's next game after Wednesday's …
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McTominay double delivers big Man Utd win for Ten Hag over Chelsea
Dec 06 2023
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said his side sent a message with a 2-1 win over Chelsea to ease the pressure on the …
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Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
Dec 06 2023
Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City on Wednesday to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool …
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Guardiola has to 'find a solution' to Man City woes after Villa loss
Dec 06 2023
Pep Guardiola admitted he has to "find a solution" to Manchester City's woes after the Premier League champions crashed …
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New Zealand name uncapped duo for home Bangladesh ODI series
Dec 06 2023
New Zealand named two uncapped players on Thursday in the squad for their looming home one-day international series …
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Marseille beat Lyon in game rearranged after bus attack
Dec 06 2023
Marseille eased to a 3-0 win over beleaguered Lyon on Wednesday in a Ligue 1 game that was rescheduled from October …
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Relentless Villa beat off-colour Man City, Liverpool win
Dec 06 2023
Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City on Wednesday to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool …
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Stuttgart send Dortmund out as German Cup upsets continue
Dec 06 2023
Stuttgart won 2-0 at home to boot Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday, as third-tier …
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Relentless Villa beat Man City, Liverpool win
Dec 06 2023
Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City on Wednesday to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool …
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Liverpool close on Premier League leaders Arsenal, Forest slump
Dec 06 2023
Liverpool beat Premier League basement club Sheffield United 2-0 on Wednesday to move just two points behind leaders …
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Brazilian Ribeiro strikes as Mamelodi Sundowns win 10 in a row
Dec 06 2023
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro scored to earn Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over AmaZulu on Wednesday, and a record-extending …
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Disgraced former Spanish football chief 'forcefully kissed' England star
Dec 06 2023
Disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales behaved inappropriately towards England players …
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Rashford dropped by Man Utd for Chelsea clash
Dec 06 2023
Marcus Rashford paid for his slump in form as the Manchester United star was dropped to the bench by Erik ten Hag for …
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Golf ball changes will bring back skills, says McIlroy
Dec 06 2023
Rory McIlroy says golf ball rules announced on Wednesday aimed at taming the biggest hitters will bring certain "skills" …
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Man City's De Bruyne named in Club World Cup squad despite injury
Dec 06 2023
Manchester City's injured midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was a surprise inclusion in the treble winners' squad for the FIFA …
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Golf chiefs change rules to shorten hitting distances
Dec 06 2023
Golf's biggest hitters are expected to lose up to 15 yards in driving distance under new rules relating to ball …
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New sliding track in Cortina for 2026 Olympics back on table
Dec 06 2023
Italian deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has insisted a new track for sliding events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina …
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Surfing governing body 'welcomes' pause in Olympics works at Tahiti venue
Dec 06 2023
The International Surf Association (ISA) said on Wednesday it welcomed the decision by authorities to suspend work on …
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Dyche warns Everton to ignore rivals in fight for survival
Dec 06 2023
Sean Dyche has warned his Everton players to ignore their relegation rivals' results as they battle to climb out of the …
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UK unveils reforms in wake of 'unforgivable' Hillsborough response
Dec 06 2023
The UK government on Wednesday unveiled reforms to ensure there would be no repeat of the "most unforgivable forms of …
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Nadal confident he will be 'competitive' on return
Dec 06 2023
Rafael Nadal on Wednesday insisted he will be "competitive" when he returns to professional tennis next month after …
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International Surf Association 'welcomes' pause in Olympics works at Tahiti venue
Dec 06 2023
The International Surf Association (ISA) said on Wednesday it welcomed the decision by authorities to suspend work on …
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Paris officials warn against metro price hikes during Olympics
Dec 06 2023
The mayor's office in Paris has urged the regional transport authority to abandon its plan to near-double metro fares …
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Bayern Munich agree deal to sign Spain's Zaragoza next season
Dec 06 2023
Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from La Liga side Granada next summer, the …
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Newcastle 'keeper Pope out for 'around four months' with injury
Dec 06 2023
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope will be sidelined for "around four months" with a shoulder injury, manager Eddie Howe …
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Spinners drag Bangladesh back into contest as Kiwis teeter on 55-5
Dec 06 2023
Spinners Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam shared five wickets between them to help Bangladesh claw their way back into …
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Bangladesh 172 all out against New Zealand after rare dismissal
Dec 06 2023
Mushfiqur Rahim became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field as Bangladesh …
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Former champion Wozniacki handed Australian Open wildcard
Dec 06 2023
Caroline Wozniacki was awarded a wildcard to the Australian Open on Wednesday as the 2018 champion returns to Melbourne …
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Bangladesh reeling at 149-8 after rare dismissal
Dec 06 2023
Mushfiqur Rahim became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field as Bangladesh …
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'Perfect ending' as Canada star Sinclair bows out
Dec 06 2023
Canada striker Christine Sinclair made an emotional farewell to international football on Tuesday, bringing the curtain …
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Bangladesh 80-4 at lunch after New Zealand spinners strike early
Dec 06 2023
New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel took two wickets each to reduce Bangladesh to 80-4 at lunch on the …
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Dreadlocked Japanese crowd favourite Horie to retire from rugby
Dec 06 2023
Japan rugby international Shota Horie said Wednesday he will retire at the end of this season after playing in four …
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Under-fire Ten Hag urges Man Utd hierarchy to keep faith in him
Dec 05 2023
Erik ten Hag urged Manchester United's hierarchy to keep faith with him on Tuesday as his track record proves he is the …
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Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton
Dec 05 2023
Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after Declan Rice's last-gasp goal capped the leaders' …
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Late drama sees Netherlands and Germany into Women's Nations League finals
Dec 05 2023
Germany and the Netherlands booked their places at the Women's Nations League finals, where they will also fight for …
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Messi named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'
Dec 05 2023
Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an …
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Germany draw to book place in Women's Nations League finals
Dec 05 2023
Germany booked their place at the Women's Nations League finals, where they will also fight for their spot at the 2024 …
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France's Dubuisson retires from pro golf aged 33
Dec 05 2023
Frenchman Victor Dubuisson, a former Ryder Cup winner, announced his retirement from professional golf at the age of …
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Pochettino warns Chelsea to beware wounded Man Utd
Dec 05 2023
Mauricio Pochettino has warned Chelsea to beware of a backlash from wounded Manchester United when they face Erik ten …
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Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russians as neutrals for 2024 Olympics
Dec 05 2023
Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees on Tuesday called for Russian and …
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American team Trackhouse replaces RNF on 2024 MotoGP grid
Dec 05 2023
Trackhouse Racing will replace RNF as an Aprilia affiliate team in MotoGP next year, the American team announced on …
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Sheffield United reappoint Wilder after Heckingbottom axing
Dec 05 2023
Chris Wilder admits he faces a "huge challenge" to keep Sheffield United in the Premier League after returning as Blades …
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Klopp frustrated by 'unpleasant' debate over Alexander-Arnold position
Dec 05 2023
Jurgen Klopp said on Tuesday that Trent Alexander-Arnold will play in whichever position suits Liverpool best as the …
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Guardiola predicts Man City will win Premier League
Dec 05 2023
A bullish Pep Guardiola says he believes Manchester City will win a record fourth consecutive Premier League title …
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Ten Hag confident he retains backing of Man Utd players
Dec 05 2023
Under-fire Erik ten Hag is confident he retains the backing of Manchester United's players after the club were angered …
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Sheffield United reappoint Wilder after sacking manager Heckingbottom
Dec 05 2023
Sheffield United on Tuesday reappointed Chris Wilder as manager after sacking Paul Heckingbottom following a miserable …
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Sheffield United sack manager Paul Heckingbottom
Dec 05 2023
Sheffield United announced on Tuesday they had sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom, with the Premier League side at the …
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Rublev, Tiafoe headline ATP return to Hong Kong after two decades
Dec 05 2023
World number five Andrey Rublev will begin his 2024 season at the Hong Kong Open when the ATP Tour returns to the city …
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Haliburton stars as Pacers oust Celtics, Pelicans advance in NBA Cup
Dec 05 2023
The Indiana Pacers, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton's first career triple-double, beat the Boston Celtics 122-112 Monday to …
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Jaguars lose quarterback Lawrence to injury in Bengals defeat
Dec 05 2023
Cincinnati's Jake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown Monday as the Bengals grabbed a 34-31 overtime win over …
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Double world champion Alaphilippe to begin 2024 at Tour Down Under
Dec 05 2023
Double cycling world champion Julian Alaphilippe will begin his 2024 season at the Tour Down Under next month, event …
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Premier League announces record $8.45 bn domestic TV deal
Dec 05 2023
The Premier League announced on Monday it had agreed a record £6.7 billion ($8.45 billion) domestic television rights …
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Scotland's Corsie says 'outrageous' to question integrity in England clash
Dec 04 2023
Scotland captain Rachel Corsie said any questioning of her team's integrity when England visit Hampden Park on Tuesday …
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Unbeaten Al Hilal finish atop Asian Champions League group
Dec 04 2023
Four-time winners Al Hilal ended their Asian Champions League group campaign unbeaten thanks to a 2-1 home victory …
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Bitter pill for Botafogo, Textor as Brazil title slips away
Dec 04 2023
After 28 years, it looked like Botafogo's Brazilian league title drought was finally ending, thanks to a crackling start …
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Nadal plays down expectations before Brisbane return
Dec 04 2023
Former world number one Rafael Nadal said on Monday he expects "nothing" from himself before his return to the courts …
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Fiji lock Ratuniyarawa admits sex offences
Dec 04 2023
Fiji rugby union international Api Ratuniyarawa on Monday admitted committing a series of sex offences before he was due …
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Kenyan marathon aces Kipchoge and Kiptum to go head-to-head in Paris
Dec 04 2023
Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum were on Monday named in Kenya's …
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'No plan B': France set on Olympics river opening despite attack
Dec 04 2023
The French government is insisting it will keep a plan to hold the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River …
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Man City charged by FA over players' behaviour against Spurs
Dec 04 2023
Manchester City were charged by the Football Association on Monday over their players' behaviour in the final moments of …
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Arsenal's Arteta says Premier League has 'gone up a level'
Dec 04 2023
Mikel Arteta said the Premier League has "gone another level up" from last season as Arsenal seek to open up a …
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'Keep it simple': Romanian swim star Popovici embraces stress
Dec 04 2023
Romanian swimming star David Popovici says he has learned to "embrace" the demands of the sport after a challenging year …
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England's Wiegman expecting no favours from Scotland to aid GB Olympic hopes
Dec 04 2023
England boss Sarina Wiegman says there is "no way" Scotland are going to "give away" the game when the sides meet at …
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South African Van Wyk becomes most capped African footballer
Dec 04 2023
Janine van Wyk became the most capped African footballer on Monday after making a 185th appearance for South Africa in a …
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