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Bayern look to rebound at bogey side Frankfurt
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Bayern Munich travel to bogey side Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday looking to rebound having dropped points twice in the …
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Finally beaten Madrid aiming for Villarreal rebound in La Liga
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Reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid have started the season below their brilliant best and this week …
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Bagnaia leads Martin in first Japan MotoGP practice
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Defending champion Francesco Bagnaia finished fastest in a rain-interrupted first practice for the Japan MotoGP on …
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Former Wallaby O'Connor signs for Canterbury Crusaders
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Former Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor signed for New Zealand Super Rugby powerhouse Canterbury Crusaders Friday, …
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Ipswich Town's Luongo enticed back to Socceroos under new coach Popovic
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Ipswich Town's Massimo Luongo was lured out of international retirement Friday to help new Australia coach Tony Popovic …
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EU court set for key Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market
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An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a …
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Man Utd's Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a reversal in his side's Premier League fortunes on Sunday against …
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Arc de Triomphe retains allure as the race where legends are made
Oct 03 2024
European racing superstar City of Troy may be absent from Sunday's renewal but for John Hammond, a two-time winning …
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Judge me at the end of the season, says under-fire Man Utd boss Ten Hag
Oct 03 2024
Erik ten Hag pleaded to be given until the end of the season as Manchester United boss after needing a late Harry …
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Maguire spares Man Utd's blushes in Europe as Chelsea, Tottenham win
Oct 03 2024
Harry Maguire struck in the 91st minute to spare Manchester United's blushes as they rescued a 3-3 draw at Porto in the …
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Maguire saves Man Utd from more pain in Porto
Oct 03 2024
Harry Maguire's injury-time equaliser saved Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag from another damaging defeat after the …
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FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel
Oct 03 2024
World football's governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, …
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England's Skinns sets course record with 60 at PGA event
Oct 03 2024
England's David Skinns fired a course-record 12-under par 60 on Thursday to grab the lead at the PGA Sanderson Farms …
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Spurs creep past Ferencvaros in the Europa League
Oct 03 2024
A much-changed Tottenham side ground out a 2-1 win away to Hungary's Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday.
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Unbeaten NFL Vikings face Jets in London as Chiefs meet Saints
Oct 03 2024
Sam Darnold, the NFL's top touchdown passer, leads the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings against his former club, the Aaron …
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Bangladesh, Pakistan win Women's T20 World Cup openers
Oct 03 2024
Bangladesh ended a 10-year wait to win a Women's T20 World Cup match on Thursday as Pakistan warmed up for a …
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Pakistan down Sri Lanka at Women's T20 World Cup
Oct 03 2024
Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup …
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Top Africa football boss facing Swiss probe over payments
Oct 03 2024
A top figure in African football's governing body is under investigation in Switzerland on suspicion of criminal …
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Bangladesh 'emotional' after first win in 10 years at Women's T20 World Cup
Oct 03 2024
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty on Thursday described her team's first victory in a Women's T20 World Cup match …
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Milan's Morata moves house after Inter-fan town mayor 'violates' privacy
Oct 03 2024
AC Milan's star recruit Alvaro Morata revealed on Thursday that he was forced to move house after the mayor of the …
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'Devastating' storm hits Augusta National but Masters will go on
Oct 03 2024
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley said Thursday the home of the Masters suffered damage from Hurricane …
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Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow wants to stay in Top 14 after La Rochelle exit
Oct 03 2024
Former New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said on Thursday he wants to remain in the French Top 14 after his La …
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Solanke handed England recall as Bellingham returns
Oct 03 2024
Dominic Solanke has been called up to the England squad for games against Greece and Finland seven years after winning …
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Solanke handed England recall as Palmer returns
Oct 03 2024
Dominic Solanke was called up to the England squad on Thursday for games against Greece and Finland seven years after …
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Mbappe left out of France squad for Nations League games
Oct 03 2024
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of his team's UEFA Nations League matches this month after coach Didier …
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Gauff survives scare to reach China Open semi-finals
Oct 03 2024
Coco Gauff survived a scare to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva in three sets and reach the China Open …
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Sosie draw gives Fabre Arc boost while Japan's Shin Emperor hopes take hit
Oct 03 2024
Sosie's chances of providing trainer Andre Fabre with a record-extending ninth win in Europe's most prestigious race, …
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History-maker Zhang to plough on after fairytale Beijing run
Oct 03 2024
China's 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai has vowed to play on after her historic run in Beijing ended valiantly in the …
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Championship leader Martin warns of 'unpredictable' Japan MotoGP
Oct 03 2024
Championship leader Jorge Martin on Thursday warned of "unpredictable" conditions at this weekend's Japan MotoGP as he …
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Skiing calls on UN climate science to combat melting future
Oct 03 2024
World skiing's governing body joined forces with the UN's weather agency on Thursday in a bid to feed its meteorological …
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Sri Lanka spinner Jayawickrama banned from cricket for corruption
Oct 03 2024
Sri Lankan spin bowler Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from cricket for a year by the sport's world governing body …
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Gruelling schedule highlighted as Alcaraz runs from stadium to airport
Oct 03 2024
Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he had no time to celebrate becoming the China Open champion thanks to the gruelling tennis …
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Conte plays down Napoli's title chances
Oct 03 2024
Antonio Conte has taken Napoli back to the top of Serie A for the first time since they won the title in 2023 but he …
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Tigers, Royals, Padres advance in MLB playoffs, Brewers stay alive
Oct 03 2024
Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to …
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Baseball 'superhuman' Ohtani finds new ways to amaze among greats
Oct 03 2024
Japan's Shohei Ohtani is the record-breaking baseball "superhuman" following in the footsteps of the legendary Babe Ruth …
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Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield
Oct 03 2024
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to …
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Australia's world No.7 Green wants women to play Presidents Cup
Oct 03 2024
Australian major winner Hannah Green has called for women to play in the Presidents Cup to make it more competitive, …
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Slot makes Liverpool history as Reds beat Bologna
Oct 03 2024
Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his opening nine matches as Mohamed Salah's brilliant …
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Tigers and Royals complete sweeps to advance in MLB playoffs
Oct 02 2024
Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to …
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Australia's most capped footballer Polkinghorne to retire
Oct 02 2024
Australia's most capped player, Clare Polkinghorne, announced her retirement from international football Thursday after …
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Emery masterminds 'statement' Champions League win for Aston Villa
Oct 02 2024
Bayern Munich had not lost a Champions League group game since 2017 until a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday that …
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Ancelotti holds hands up as Real Madrid's long unbeaten run ends
Oct 02 2024
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of his team was well deserved after their long unbeaten run came to an …
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Juventus played like a team 'possessed', says Vlahovic
Oct 02 2024
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic said his side played like they were "possessed" in Wednesday's 3-2 come-from-behind …
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Conceicao stunner nets 10-man Juventus win at Leipzig
Oct 02 2024
A superb solo goal from Francisco Conceicao with eight minutes remaining claimed 10-man Juventus a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig …
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Aston Villa stun Bayern in repeat of 1982 European Cup final
Oct 02 2024
Aston Villa repeated their famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran's winner beat the German …
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Real Madrid beaten in Champions League as Villa shock Bayern
Oct 02 2024
Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated …
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David strikes as Lille claim Real Madrid scalp in Champions League
Oct 02 2024
Lille claimed the scalp of Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday as a Jonathan David penalty just before …
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Tigers sweep Astros to advance in MLB playoffs
Oct 02 2024
Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to …
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Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's Atletico in Champions League
Oct 02 2024
Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.
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Dodgers say pitching icon Valenzuela 'focusing on health'
Oct 02 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers said legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has stepped away from team broadcasting duties to …
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Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's absent Atletico
Oct 02 2024
Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.
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Calf injury slows Doncic as Mavs launch training camp
Oct 02 2024
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will miss a week of pre-season preparation after suffering a left calf contusion …
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South Africa trounce Ireland by 139 runs in first ODI
Oct 02 2024
Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs hit half-centuries as South Africa trounced Ireland by 139 runs in the first of three …
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Knicks get Towns from T-wolves for Randle in major NBA deal
Oct 02 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to New York in a three-team NBA trade on Wednesday that …
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Leicester coach Cheika handed ban for 'disrespecting' doctor
Oct 02 2024
Leicester head coach Michael Cheika has been hit with a two-week suspension after being found guilty of disrespecting an …
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More own goal agony as Girona tumble against Feyenoord
Oct 02 2024
Girona lost their first ever home Champions League match 3-2 against Feyenoord on Wednesday, with two own goals helping …
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Man Utd start no cause to 'panic' says under-fire Ten Hag
Oct 02 2024
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United's poor start to the season is nothing "to panic about" despite speculation his days …
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Spurs star Maddison eyes return to England squad
Oct 02 2024
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has set his sights on returning to the England squad this week after his painful …
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French luxury goods giant LVMH in F1 sponsorship deal
Oct 02 2024
French luxury goods giant LVMH on Wednesday announced a 10-year sponsorship deal as a global partner of Formula One.
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Juve's injury-hit Milik undergoes more knee surgery
Oct 02 2024
Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik has undergone another knee operation in an effort to cure the injury which ruled him …
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Pochettino gives chance to USA squad to prove their worth
Oct 02 2024
New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has avoided the temptation to make wholesale changes to the …
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NBA legend Jordan files anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR
Oct 02 2024
An auto racing team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan filed an anti-trust lawsuit on Wednesday against the National …
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Bridgestone latest Japanese firm to end Olympics sponsorship
Oct 02 2024
Tyre giant Bridgestone has become the latest Japanese firm to end its Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship, following …
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McIlroy hopeful golf's civil war will be over by end of 2024
Oct 02 2024
Rory McIlroy is hopeful golf's civil war will be over before the end of the year as major figures from both camps gather …
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Buttler returns as England captain for West Indies tour
Oct 02 2024
Jos Buttler will return as white-ball captain for England's tour of the West Indies starting later this month after a …
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Battling Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in thriller to win China Open
Oct 02 2024
Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik Sinner in a thriller and win his first China …
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Alcaraz 'got the joy back' after dramatic Beijing title win
Oct 02 2024
Carlos Alcaraz said he had got his love for tennis back having won a dramatic China Open final against world number one …
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Barca lure goalkeeper Szczesny out of retirement
Oct 02 2024
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has come out of retirement to sign for Spanish giants Barcelona on Wednesday.
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Newest China tennis hope Bu takes hard path to face world's best
Oct 02 2024
Bu Yunchaokete ultimately lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner but his journey from rescued child to the semi-finals …
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Greenland's footballers yearn for the international stage
Oct 02 2024
Despite being covered by ice and largely desolate, football is still king in Greenland, whose players want to compete …
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The New Saints - Welsh league's European pathfinders
Oct 02 2024
The New Saints are no strangers to making football history and on Thursday they become the first Welsh domestic club to …
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Chelsea's Conference League exile follows internal turmoil
Oct 02 2024
Just three years after being crowned kings of Europe, Chelsea find themselves slumming it in the UEFA Conference League.
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Tigers, Royals, Mets and Padres win MLB playoff openers
Oct 02 2024
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to defeat Houston 3-1 on …
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Al Hilal enjoy AFC Champions League romp after Neymar boost
Oct 02 2024
Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was on target as Al Hilal, buoyed by Neymar returning to training this week, …
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Cricket: Six to watch at the women's T20 World Cup
Oct 02 2024
As the 10 teams prepare for the start of the 2024 T20 Women's World Cup, AFP Sport takes a look at six players who are …
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Ten Hag demands Man Utd response in Europa League
Oct 02 2024
Manchester United will attempt to recover from another demoralising defeat that raised fresh questions over manager Erik …
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Tigers beat Astros, Royals blank Orioles to open MLB playoffs
Oct 02 2024
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to defeat Houston 3-1 on …
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Dortmund and Adeyemi hand Celtic brutal European reality check
Oct 02 2024
Karim Adeyemi scored three goals in the first half as Borussia Dortmund handed Celtic a brutal Champions League reality …
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Arsenal beat PSG in Champions League duel, Dortmund hit Celtic for seven
Oct 02 2024
Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Champions League duel on Tuesday, while last season's beaten …
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Lewandowski hits brace as Barca crush Young Boys
Oct 01 2024
Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Young Boys 5-0 in a one-sided Champions League clash on …
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Havertz and Saka star as Arsenal sink PSG
Oct 01 2024
Mikel Arteta saluted "unbelievable" Kai Havertz after the German inspired Arsenal's 2-0 success against Paris …
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Inter sweep past Red Star to claim first Champions League win
Oct 01 2024
Inter Milan won their first match of this season's revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star …
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Tigers defeat Astros 3-1 to open MLB playoffs
Oct 01 2024
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to beat Houston 3-1 on …
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Celtic got 'spooked', says Rodgers after Dortmund beating
Oct 01 2024
Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers admitted his side got "spooked" in Tuesday's 7-1 Champions League loss at Borussia …
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Leverkusen hold on to beat AC Milan in the Champions League
Oct 01 2024
Bayer Leverkusen showed attacking flair and then defensive grit to see off AC Milan 1-0 at home in the Champions League …
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'Rusty' Foden happy to kickstart Man City season in Bratislava rout
Oct 01 2024
Phil Foden said he is still "rusty" but scored his first goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Slovan …
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NFL suspends Bills' Miller four games for personal conduct violation
Oct 01 2024
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was suspended for four games on Tuesday for …
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Man City kickstart Champions League campaign with Bratislava rout
Oct 01 2024
Manchester City cruised to their first win in the Champions League this season with Erling Haaland among the goalscorers …
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Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan's white-ball skipper
Oct 01 2024
Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the …
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Kompany confident Kane will be fit to face Aston Villa
Oct 01 2024
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany is hopeful Harry Kane will be able to shrug off an ankle injury to face Aston Villa …
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Real Madrid to take no risks with Mbappe at Lille in Champions League
Oct 01 2024
Kylian Mbappe has recovered faster than expected from a thigh injury but Real Madrid will take no risks with the fitness …
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Brest claim stunning Champions League win, Stuttgart draw
Oct 01 2024
French outsiders Brest made it two wins out of two at the start of their first ever UEFA Champions League campaign with …
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Euro 2025 ticket sales kick off in snowy Alps
Oct 01 2024
Switzerland launched the ticket sales for the 2025 women's European football championships with a snowy kickabout …
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Man Utd captain Fernandes has red card rescinded
Oct 01 2024
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has escaped a three-match suspension after his red card in a 3-0 defeat to …
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Emery keen to show Villa can compete in 'special' Bayern clash
Oct 01 2024
Unai Emery is hoping Aston Villa can summon the spirit of the club's 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich when …
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Sinner staves off Chinese wildcard to set up Alcaraz final
Oct 01 2024
Jannik Sinner ignored the bubbling controversy over his steroid case and a roaring home crowd to set up a China Open …
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Slot calls for Liverpool to show they missed Champions League stage
Oct 01 2024
Arne Slot said he wants Liverpool's players and fans to show how much they missed the Champions League when the …
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Fils saves match point to beat Humbert in all-French Japan Open final
Oct 01 2024
France's Arthur Fils came back from a match point down to win the Japan Open with a "crazy" 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory …
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Haaland captains Norway with Odegaard still 'a long way' from playing
Oct 01 2024
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will take over the captain's armband for this month's Nations League fixtures, …
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Pohang thump Shanghai Port as Gwangju go top in AFC Champions League
Oct 01 2024
A brilliant second-half display by Pohang Steelers saw them thump 10-man Shanghai Port 3-0 on Tuesday in the AFC …
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Italians recover from nosedive to keep Louis Vuitton Cup final tied
Oct 01 2024
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli bounced back superbly after a nosedive to keep the Louis Vuitton Cup final clash with Ineos …
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Second-ranked Zverev battles illness ahead of Shanghai Masters
Oct 01 2024
Alexander Zverev revealed Tuesday he was still battling lung inflammation that saw him hospitalised after last month's …
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