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Canada and USA to meet in ice hockey gold medal showdown at Winter Olympics
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Canada and the United States will face off in a blockbuster men's ice hockey final after the two North American giants …
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Canada to face US in Olympic ice hockey final
AFP - 31m ago
Canada and the United States set up a showdown in the men's ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics by beating Finland …
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Jake Paul requires second jaw surgery after Joshua knockout
AFP - 39m ago
Jake Paul has undergone a second surgery on his jaw after his knockout loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony …
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Marseille lose first Ligue 1 game of Beye era
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Two flashing headers from Ludovic Ajorque in the first-half fired Brest to a 2-0 home win as Marseille got off to a …
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'Proud' Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev and reach Qatar final
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World no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points before finally toppling defending champion Andrey Rublev 7-6 (7/3), …
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US freeskier Ferreira completes Olympic set with halfpipe gold
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US freestyle skier Alex Ferreira won gold on Friday to complete his set of Olympic medals, soaring to victory in a men's …
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US freestyle skier Ferreira wins Olympic halfpipe gold
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US freestyle skier Alex Ferreira won the first Olympic gold of his career on Friday, soaring to victory in a men's …
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Svitolina edges Gauff to set up Pegula final in Dubai
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Elina Svitolina reached her first WTA 1000 final since 2018 with a marathon 6-4, 6-7 (13/15), 6-4 victory over …
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Last-gasp Canada edge Finland to reach Olympic men's ice hockey final
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Canada set up a potential showdown with the United States in the men's ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics after …
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Aston Martin in disarray as Leclerc tops F1 testing timesheets
AFP - 4h ago
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain …
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Venus Williams accepts Indian Wells wild card
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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 45, has accepted a wild card to play the prestigious Indian Wells WTA …
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Scotland captain Tuipulotu grateful for Wales boss Tandy's influence
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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu on Friday paid tribute to Wales coach Steve Tandy for turning him into Test-match …
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Carrick praises Man Utd 'diversity' after Ratcliffe's immigrant rant
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Michael Carrick praised Manchester United's "diversity" after the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe caused controversy by …
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Sweden to play Switzerland in Olympic women's curling final
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Sweden's women curlers defeated Canada on Friday to set up an Olympic title showdown with Switzerland, who eliminated …
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Doris says Ireland must pile pressure on England rising star Pollock
AFP - 6h ago
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has told side to put Henry Pollock "under pressure as much as possible" as they bid to win …
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Ukraine Paralympics team to boycott opening ceremony over Russian flag decision
AFP - 2h ago
Ukraine's Paralympic athletes will skip the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month in protest at …
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Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup
AFP - 5h ago
Former Brazil captain Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year after being hampered by injuries but …
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Australia end dismal T20 World Cup by thrashing Oman
AFP - 5h ago
Captain Mitchell Marsh crashed a belligerent 64 off 33 balls as Australia finished their dismal T20 World Cup with a …
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Olympics chief says Milan-Cortina has set new path for Games
AFP - 6h ago
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she believes the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics …
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Pegula fights back to sink Anisimova and reach Dubai final
AFP - 3h ago
Jessica Pegula maintained her perfect record against Amanda Anisimova and triumphed 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American …
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England's Itoje says managing 'emotional turmoil' key to 100 cap landmark
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Maro Itoje is set to join a select group when he wins his 100th England cap in Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to …
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Tudor is '100 percent' certain of saving Spurs from relegation
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Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor said he is "100 percent" sure his troubled club will avoid relegation as he …
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Azam dropped for scoring too slowly, says Pakistan coach Hesson
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Batting great Babar Azam was dropped for Pakistan's final T20 World Cup group game against Namibia for scoring too …
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Italy bring back Capuozzo for France Six Nations trip
AFP - 2h ago
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has brought in dashing outside back Ange Capuozzo in his only change to the side to face …
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From Malinin's collapse to Liu's triumph: Top Olympic figure skating moments
AFP - 2h ago
Alysa Liu's stunning triumph rounded off a captivating figure skating competition at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'write own destiny' after title wobble
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Mikel Arteta challenged spluttering Arsenal to start writing their "own destiny" in Sunday's north London derby at …
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Wales captain Lake wants fans to bring 'noise' against Scotland
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Wales captain Dewi Lake has urged long-suffering home fans to bring "support and noise" when his struggling side bid to …
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Skier Vonn's Italian hospital a hotbed of men, sister says
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An Italian doctors' association on Friday praised US ski star Lindsey Vonn's sister for recognising the "beauty" of …
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India target S.Africa top order, Abhishek to come good: bowling coach
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India's bowlers will target early wickets against South Africa, said bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday as he …
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Milan sprints to second straight UAE stage win as Tiberi keeps lead
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Jonathan Milan won a second straight sprint finish to take the fifth stage of the UAE Tour in Dubai on Friday.
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US Olympic freeskier Hess embraces 'loser' tag after Trump blast
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US Olympian Hunter Hess said Friday he had found extra motivation after President Donald Trump called him a "real loser" …
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Benfica investigate video of fans' monkey gestures
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Benfica have begun an investigation into two fans who were filmed making what appeared to be monkey gestures in the …
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New Zealand freeskier Melville Ives 'stable' after Olympics crash
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World champion freestyle skier Finley Melville Ives is "stable and positive" following a hard fall during men's freeski …
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Guardiola 'couldn't care less' about Arsenal stumble in title race
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Pep Guardiola insists he "couldn't care less" about Arsenal's stumble letting Manchester City back into the Premier …
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Kompany says Mourinho made 'huge mistake' in Vinicius racism row
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Vincent Kompany has criticised Jose Mourinho's handling of the racism controversy involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius …
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Galthie recalls hulking locks Flament, Meafou for Italy
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France coach Fabien Galthie has recalled second row hulks Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou for Sunday's Six Nations …
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New Zealand freestyle skier Ives in hard Olympic crash
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New Zealand freestyle skier Finley Melville Ives was stretchered off on Friday after a hard fall during his second …
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New Zealand must adapt quickly to Sri Lanka wickets: Chapman
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New Zealand can adapt quickly to switching to Sri Lankan pitches in the T20 World Cup after playing all their matches so …
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Ukraine Paralympics team to boycott opening ceremony over Russian flag decision: statement
AFP - 4h ago
Ukraine's Paralympic athletes will skip the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games next month in protest at …
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Scottish inconsistency 'bugs everyone' says former international Beattie
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After a thrilling win over England at Murrayfield last weekend, a revitalised Scotland head to Cardiff on Saturday to …
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Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia
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Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Colombo on Saturday as the second "Super Eights" phase of the T20 World Cup kicks …
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Shepherd hat-trick to Samra ton: Five top T20 World Cup performances so far
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Cricket's T20 World Cup moves into the Super Eights stage on Saturday after two weeks of intense action in the 20-team …
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Cunningham stars as NBA-leading Pistons ease past Knicks
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A dominant Cade Cunningham scored 42 points as the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons swatted aside the New York Knicks 126-111 …
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Messi kicks off MLS season in key World Cup year
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Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league …
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Teen burnout to Olympic gold: Alysa Liu 'looking to inspire others'
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Newly crowned Olympic women's figure skating champion Alysa Liu says she wants her story to "inspire others" after the …
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Andre Gomes joins MLS side Columbus Crew
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Former Barcelona and Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has joined Columbus Crew just two days before the Major League …
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England turn to Pollock for Six Nations boost against Ireland
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England will hope the dynamic Henry Pollock can revive their Six Nations fortunes after the 21-year-old rising star was …
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Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
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Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham …
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Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
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Since Hansi Flick arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2024 things have largely gone better than even he might have …
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Leipzig host red-hot Dortmund with Champions League hopes slipping away
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RB Leipzig host in-form Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Bundesliga with hopes of Champions League football next …
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McIlroy shares Riviera clubhouse lead as Rai charges, Scheffler fades
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Rory McIlroy weathered drenching rain and gusting winds to fire a five-under par 66 and seize a share of the clubhouse …
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Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief
AFP - 8h ago
The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee told AFP he feels the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have …
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Martinez missing as Inter limp to Lecce after Bodo/Glimt humbling
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Serie A leaders Inter Milan travel to a resurgent Lecce on Saturday without leading light Lautaro Martinez after the …
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Japanese star Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
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Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her …
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Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs
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Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa …
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Liu captures Olympic figure skating gold as US seal hockey glory
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Alysa Liu saw off her Japanese rivals to claim America's first Olympic women's figure skating gold in a generation on …
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FIFA to lead $75m Palestinian soccer rebuilding fund
Feb 19 2026
FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between …
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Chicago Bears take key step in proposed Indiana stadium move
Feb 19 2026
The Chicago Bears on Thursday hailed the "most meaningful step" yet toward building a new stadium in Indiana, as the …
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Man Utd cruise into Women's Champions League quarters
Feb 19 2026
Manchester United made short work of Atletico Madrid to reach the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday …
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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar, Sinner stunned
Feb 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Karen Khachanov on Thursday and book his spot in the semi-finals of the Qatar …
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Golden Liu puts US women back on top of Olympic women's figure skating
Feb 19 2026
American Alysa Liu surged from third at the start of the day to win the Olympic women's singles figure skating gold with …
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Keller overtime strike gives USA Olympic women's ice hockey gold
Feb 19 2026
Megan Keller was the hero as her spectacular overtime strike earned the USA the Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal …
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Hodgkinson sets women's 800m world indoor record
Feb 19 2026
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson broke the women's indoor 800m world record on Thursday at the meet in Lievin, France, …
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USA's Alysa Liu wins Olympic women's figure skating gold
Feb 19 2026
The USA's Alysa Liu surged from third at the start of the day to win the Olympic women's singles figure skating gold at …
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Gu reaches Olympic halfpipe final after horror crash mars qualifiers
Feb 19 2026
Eileen Gu held her nerve to reach the final of the women's freeski halfpipe on Thursday in an event marred by former …
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Former Olympic freeski halfpipe champion Sharpe stable after heavy crash
Feb 19 2026
Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe is in a stable condition after being stretchered off during the women's halfpipe …
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Gu qualifies for Olympic halfpipe final marred by horror crash
Feb 19 2026
Eileen Gu held her nerve to reach the final of the women's freeski halfpipe on Thursday in an event marred by former …
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Former Olympic freeski halfpipe champion Sharpe crashes heavily
Feb 19 2026
Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe was stretchered off the course during the women's halfpipe qualifiers at the …
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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar
Feb 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Karen Khachanov 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday and book his spot in the …
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Former Olympic champion Sharpe suffers heavy halfpipe crash
Feb 19 2026
Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe was stretchered off the course during the women's halfpipe qualifiers at the …
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England captain Itoje warns of 'corrosive' social media after abuse of Ireland's Edogbo
Feb 19 2026
England captain Maro Itoje has criticised the "corrosive" effects of social media following the racist abuse suffered by …
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Townsend expects recalled Scotland duo to shine in Six Nations clash with Wales
Feb 19 2026
Gregor Townsend believes Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe will be fuelled by "huge determination" after he …
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Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut
Feb 19 2026
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai goes for a shock Olympic gold in women's figure skating on Thursday after ski mountaineering …
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UK pubs to stay open late if home nations reach World Cup knockouts
Feb 19 2026
UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2:00 am if home nation teams reach the knockout stages of the football World …
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Crowley gets nod for Irish as Prendergast drops out
Feb 19 2026
Jack Crowley will start at fly-half for Ireland's Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on Saturday with Sam …
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Cardona Coll, Fatton claim first Olympic ski mountaineering golds
Feb 19 2026
Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll and Switzerland's Marianne Fatton bagged the first two Olympic golds on offer in ski …
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Williams 'on the back foot' after missing Barcelona: Albon
Feb 19 2026
Williams driver Alexander Albon fears missing the Barcelona shakedown last month has left his team clawing to make up …
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Italian Milan takes sprint honours at UAE Tour
Feb 19 2026
Jonathan Milan beat Ethan Vernon and his own younger brother Matteo Milan in a bunch sprint on stage four of the UAE …
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Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe
Feb 19 2026
Real Madrid said it had provided "all available evidence" to UEFA on Thursday in support of their Brazilian star …
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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
Feb 19 2026
The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but …
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Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win
Feb 19 2026
T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage …
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Cardona Coll, Fatton win Olympic-debuting ski mountaineering sprint golds
Feb 19 2026
Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll and Switzerland's Marianne Fatton bagged the first two Olympic golds on offer in ski …
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Russian Filippov wins first medal at Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes
Feb 19 2026
Russian Nikita Filippov won the first medal at the Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes when he claimed …
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Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'
Feb 19 2026
Ange Postecoglou has said he has only himself to blame for an extraordinarily brief reign as Nottingham Forest manager, …
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Switzerland's Fatton wins women's ski mountaineering sprint on Olympic debut
Feb 19 2026
Switzerland's Marianne Fatton won Olympic gold in the women's ski mountaineering sprint in Bormio on Thursday in the …
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Kinghorn, Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales
Feb 19 2026
Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been recalled to Scotland's starting side for their Six Nations clash away …
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Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs
Feb 19 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to use the "pain" of a shock 2-2 draw with Wolves when they look to …
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Unbeaten Swiss to meet Great Britain in Olympic men's curling semis
Feb 19 2026
Undefeated Switzerland will play Great Britain in the Olympic men's curling semi-finals on Thursday with Canada to take …
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Sri Lanka post 178-7 against Zimbabwe ahead of T20 Super Eights
Feb 19 2026
Sri Lanka scored 178-7 for seven against Zimbabwe in Colombo on Thursday as both teams had their final run out before …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
Feb 19 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Thursday he believes striker Alexander Isak is in the "final stages of rehab" and …
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Costelow starts, Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut in Six Nations clash with Scotland
Feb 19 2026
Sam Costelow will start at fly-half, with Gabriel Hamer-Webb handed a debut, as Wales look to end their Six Nations …
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West Indies ease past Italy to tune up for T20 Super Eights
Feb 19 2026
The West Indies tuned up for the T20 World Cup Super Eights in perfect fashion on Thursday with a comfortable 42-run …
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India search for 'perfect game' as South Africa loom in Super Eights
Feb 19 2026
India say they can peak at the right time and play their "perfect game" in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup, while …
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Traore backs 'hungry' Italy against France in Six Nations
Feb 19 2026
Former Italy prop Cherif Traore believes that a "hungry" Azzurri side can beat France in the Six Nations this weekend …
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All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death
Feb 19 2026
England face co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super Eights on Sunday, but without Sam Curran, Harry Brook's side may well have …
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Veteran Slipper set for new Super Rugby landmark
Feb 19 2026
James Slipper will hit a new landmark this weekend when he becomes the first Australian to play 200 Super Rugby games, …
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Australia vow to entertain in bid for Women's Asian Cup glory
Feb 19 2026
Coach Joe Montemurro pledged Thursday Australia will play an "entertaining" brand of football in their bid to win the …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw
Feb 19 2026
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League …
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MotoGP dumps Phillip Island for Adelaide street circuit
Feb 19 2026
Australia's Phillip Island will host its last MotoGP this year after nearly three decades with organisers Thursday …
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Australia Olympic TV reporter apologises after slurring words
Feb 19 2026
A prominent Australian television reporter apologised Thursday after slurring her way through a live broadcast from the …
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Shiffrin finally strikes Olympic gold, China win first title
Feb 18 2026
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ended her Olympic medal drought in style with gold in the slalom on Wednesday as …
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USA and Canada on course to meet for Olympic men's ice hockey gold
Feb 18 2026
The USA and pre-tournament favourites Canada stayed on track to meet in the Olympic men's ice hockey final with …
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