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Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US
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World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the …
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Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming
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Up-and-coming Frenchman Arthur Fils beat Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to lift the Barcelona clay-court title on …
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Evenepoel outsprints Skjelmose to win Amstel Gold Race
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Remco Evenepoel made up for his disappointment a year ago by outsprinting reigning champion Mattias Skjelmose to win the …
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Liverpool snatch derby win ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
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Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions …
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Rabiot fires AC Milan to verge of Champions League return
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Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, …
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Rybakina outclasses Muchova to win Stuttgart WTA title
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Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina picked up her second title of the year as she outclassed Karolina Muchova 7-5, …
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Liverpool beat Everton ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
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Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions …
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Rabiot fires AC Milan past Verona to verge of Champions League return
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Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, …
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Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season
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Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan …
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Shelton wins fifth ATP title with victory in Munich
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Second seed Ben Shelton won the ATP 500 clay-court tournament in Munich for the first time wth a 6–2, 7–5 victory over …
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Blasi stuns field with victory in women's Amstel Gold Race
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Paula Blasi won the 12th edition of the women's Amstel Gold Race in Valkenburg on Sunday, stunning the favourites at the …
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Rampant South Africa tame Argentina to win Hong Kong Sevens at last
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South Africa finally broke their duck by winning the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time as they overwhelmed …
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Nagelsmann backs injured Gnabry as World Cup doubts grow
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday threw his support behind Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry, who could miss …
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Champions League or bust for Atletico after Copa del Rey agony
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Diego Simeone tried to convey hope but his body language spoke for itself.
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Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
AFP - 6h ago
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, …
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'Pure joy' for Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph
Apr 18 2026
Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on …
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Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut
Apr 18 2026
Lionel Messi gifted Inter Miami's new coach a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids with a brace including a spectacular …
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Nuggets hold off T'Wolves, Cavs thump Raptors in NBA playoff openers
Apr 18 2026
Nikola Jokic's 25-point triple-double and 30 points from Jamal Murray propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 116-105 victory …
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Fitzpatrick extends lead as Scheffler charges at RBC Heritage
Apr 18 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick extended his lead with an erratic three-under par 68 Saturday at the US PGA Tour RBC Heritage as world …
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Real Sociedad secure Copa del Rey penalty triumph over Atletico
Apr 18 2026
Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history …
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Substitute Dupont helps Toulouse cruise past Castres in Top 14
Apr 18 2026
Antoine Dupont came off the bench to help leaders Toulouse to a 42-25 win over local rivals Castres to move 12 points …
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'Scandalous' Marseille lose at Lorient, dent Champions League bid
Apr 18 2026
Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia blasted the team's performance after a 2-0 loss at Lorient in Ligue 1 on …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to have no regrets in Man City title showdown
Apr 18 2026
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are "more than capable" of landing a knockout blow to Manchester City in the Premier …
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Man Utd beat Chelsea as Spurs stunned by Brighton equaliser
Apr 18 2026
Matheus Cunha fired Manchester United towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday, while …
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Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
Apr 18 2026
Manchester United took a giant step towards ending a two-year exile from the Champions League as Matheus Cunha scored …
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Questions surround Warriors after NBA play-in exit
Apr 18 2026
The Golden State Warriors face a raft of questions, including the future of coach Steve Kerr, after their elimination …
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England beat Iceland to stay perfect in Women's World Cup qualifying
Apr 18 2026
Alessia Russo scored the only goal to earn England a 1-0 victory in Iceland on Saturday and a fourth win in as many 2027 …
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Napoli's Serie A title defence nears end with Lazio defeat
Apr 18 2026
Napoli could concede the Serie A title to Inter Milan as soon as next week after falling to a 2-0 home defeat at the …
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Cavs cruise past Raptors in NBA playoff opener
Apr 18 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 32 points from Donovan Mitchell, beat the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in …
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Spurs 'not finished yet', says defiant De Zerbi
Apr 18 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side are "not finished yet" despite a bitterly disappointing 2-2 draw …
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Germany's Gnabry a World Cup doubt after thigh injury
Apr 18 2026
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry could miss this summer's World Cup after tearing a muscle in his thigh, …
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England run in 12 tries to hammer Scotland in Six Nations
Apr 18 2026
England stormed to an 84-7 demolition of Scotland to maintain a perfect start to their Women's Six Nations defence in …
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Rublev, Fils fightbacks set up Barcelona Open final
Apr 18 2026
Frenchman Arthur Fils overcame in-form teenager Rafael Jodar 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a Barcelona Open final …
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Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose, Eta beaten on debut
Apr 18 2026
Bayern Munich edged closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while …
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Spurs stunned by late Brighton equaliser, Leeds pull clear of trouble
Apr 18 2026
Tottenham remain in the Premier League relegation zone after Georginio Rutter's stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a 2-2 …
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Relegation-haunted Spurs count cost of Brighton draw
Apr 18 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has five games to save Tottenham from the unthinkable nightmare of relegation from the Premier League …
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Abhishek fireworks, Malinga spell sink Chennai
Apr 18 2026
Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga's tight spell of 3-29 and a trademark blistering half-century by Abhishek Sharma helped …
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Spurs count cost after Brighton draw leaves them in drop zone
Apr 18 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has five games to save Tottenham from the unthinkable nightmare of relegation from the Premier League …
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'Scandalous' Marseille lose at Lorient, damage Champions League bid
Apr 18 2026
Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia blasted the team's performance after a 2-0 loss at Lorient on Saturday dealt a …
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Rybakina powers past Andreeva to reach Stuttgart final
Apr 18 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina surged to a 7-5, 6-1 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday and will …
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Spain rout Ukraine to boost Women's World Cup qualifying hopes
Apr 18 2026
Edna Imade netted two headers as Spain crushed Ukraine 5-0 to pull provisionally level with England at the top of …
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Leeds pull clear of trouble, Bournemouth sink Newcastle
Apr 18 2026
Leeds beat Wolves 3-0 to open up a nine-point cushion in the battle for Premier League survival before Tottenham aim to …
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Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose
Apr 18 2026
Bayern Munich moved closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday, …
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Cobolli downs Zverev to set up Munich final with Shelton
Apr 18 2026
Flavio Cobolli ended top seed Alexander Zverev's Munich Open title defence on Saturday as the Italian breezed past the …
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La Rochelle thump threadbare Bordeaux-Begles
Apr 18 2026
A much-changed Bordeaux-Begles side went down 45-15 at La Rochelle in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
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Miller bludgeons Delhi to IPL win over Bengaluru
Apr 18 2026
South African David Miller struck two sixes and a four off consecutive deliveries in the final over from Romario …
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Muchova battles past Svitolina to book Stuttgart final berth
Apr 18 2026
Karolina Muchova edged Elina Svitolina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday to book her spot in the final of the Stuttgart Open.
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Allegri rules out taking Italy job, wants to stay at AC Milan
Apr 18 2026
Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday that he was not interested in the vacant Italy job, the AC Milan coach saying that he …
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Brentford blow chance for top six in Fulham stalemate
Apr 18 2026
Brentford missed the chance to leapfrog Chelsea into the Premier League's top six after being held to a 0-0 draw by west …
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'We've already beaten other favorites', Lyon's Endrick warns PSG
Apr 18 2026
Brazilian forward Endrick told AFP that he believes his Lyon side can spring a surprise when they take on French and …
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'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket
Apr 18 2026
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 -- more than 10 times the normal price -- for the quick round-trip train between …
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Fitzpatrick charges to one-shot lead at RBC Heritage
Apr 17 2026
Former champion Matt Fitzpatrick fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 63 on Friday to surge to a one-stroke lead over …
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Andreeva sinks Swiatek to meet top seed Rybakina in Stuttgart semis
Apr 17 2026
Top seed Elena Rybakina saved two match points against unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez to advance to the semi-finals …
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Carrick won't rule out Rashford return to Man Utd
Apr 17 2026
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United once his loan …
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Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry to Premier League
Apr 17 2026
Frank Lampard has silenced his critics by leading Coventry into the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, …
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Inter swat aside Cagliari to continue Serie A title procession
Apr 17 2026
Inter Milan took another step towards the Serie A title on Friday by comfortably beating Cagliari 3-0 and taking a …
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Lens leave it late to edge Toulouse and keep pressure on PSG
Apr 17 2026
Lens came back from two goals down to find a late winner to beat Toulouse 3-2 on Friday and move to within one point of …
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'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket
Apr 17 2026
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands stadium when …
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Thunder stay in the moment as NBA title repeat beckons
Apr 17 2026
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder say they can't afford to look too far ahead -- or back -- as they chase the …
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World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket: official
Apr 17 2026
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile (58-km) roundtrip train trip between New York and Meadowlands …
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Gujarat's Gill consigns Kolkata to fifth defeat in IPL
Apr 17 2026
Skipper Shubman Gill led the way with 86 off 50 balls as Gujarat Titans beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in …
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Top-seeded Pistons embrace underdog tag
Apr 17 2026
Detroit are tuning out the naysayers who tip the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks or even fourth-seeded Cleveland to beat …
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Andreeva sinks Swiatek to reach Stuttgart semis
Apr 17 2026
Teenage Mirra Andreeva came from a set down to stun Iga Swiatek and reach the semi-finals of the WTA clay-court …
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Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before 'joy' of Copa final
Apr 17 2026
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up all the small moments he can during his last weeks at …
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Zverev fights past Cerundolo to reach Munich semis
Apr 17 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Friday and book a spot …
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UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game
Apr 17 2026
UEFA on Friday opened disciplinary proceedings after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers …
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Fils takes out Musetti to reach Barcelona Open semis
Apr 17 2026
Arthur Fils defeated second seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Barcelona Open semi-finals.
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Lille's Bentaleb out after 'minor surgery' for infection
Apr 17 2026
Lille midfielder Nabil Bentaleb faces a spell on the sidelines after underdoing "minor surgery" to treat an infection, …
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Vondrousova in trouble after shutting door on doping officer
Apr 17 2026
Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, said on Friday she was facing a doping investigation after failing to …
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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury
Apr 17 2026
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Masters on Friday, increasing concerns over whether he will be able to defend …
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Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown
Apr 17 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged spluttering Arsenal to embrace the "huge privilege" of facing Manchester City in a potentially …
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Chelsea star Caicedo signs seven-year contract extension
Apr 17 2026
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has signed a lucrative seven-year contract extension that will keep him at Stamford …
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If Man City lose 'it's over', says Guardiola ahead of Arsenal title showdown
Apr 17 2026
Pep Guardiola said an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would end the Premier League title race, but that his …
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Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup
Apr 17 2026
Frenchman Herve Renard told AFP on Friday he has been relieved of his duties as Saudi Arabia coach, less than two months …
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Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open
Apr 17 2026
Former three-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open beginning next week as he needs more time to …
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South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One
Apr 17 2026
South Korea wants to host a Formula One race for the first time since 2013 after unveiling a new circuit design that …
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Red-hot Bayern could cap memorable week with Bundesliga title
Apr 17 2026
Just days after eliminating Spanish giants Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich could …
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Raucous partying and some rugby as Hong Kong Sevens turns 50
Apr 17 2026
The first Hong Kong Sevens took place in front of a few thousand curious spectators, and some of the players wore gym …
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Slot backs Ekitike to recover from 'devastating' Achilles injury
Apr 17 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike can come back even stronger from a ruptured Achilles tendon that has …
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Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim
Apr 17 2026
The International Cricket Council said Friday it is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, …
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Red-hot Bayern on cusp of Bundesliga title as perfect week rolls on
Apr 17 2026
Just days after eliminating European giants Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich can …
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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
Apr 17 2026
Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to …
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God, destiny, Griezmann: Atletico target rare Copa del Rey success
Apr 17 2026
No sooner had Atletico Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League than their fans turned their attention to …
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Racing 92's Manu eyes All Blacks World Cup berth
Apr 17 2026
Racing 92 centre Joey Manu says he would love to play for New Zealand at next year's Rugby World Cup as the former NRL …
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Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
Apr 17 2026
Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.
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All Blacks great Jones says rugby union losing 'hearts and minds' to league
Apr 17 2026
All Blacks great Michael Jones told AFP that rugby union in New Zealand is losing the battle for "hearts and minds" to …
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England great Catt says 'good guy' Prince Harry a boon for rugby
Apr 17 2026
England great Mike Catt said "good guy" Prince Harry's decision to attend a Super Rugby match on his Australia visit …
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Japan's Olympic pairs skating champions announce retirement
Apr 17 2026
Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement on Friday, …
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Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia
Apr 17 2026
Two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum last month during the Asian Cup said Friday the support they had …
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Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO
Apr 17 2026
LIV Golf is preparing to make structural changes that "might surprise some people," CEO Scott O'Neil said Thursday, as …
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Aberg grabs one-stroke lead at RBC Heritage, Scheffler five back
Apr 17 2026
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg fired eight birdies in a crisp eight-under par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the US …
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Villa and Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis
Apr 17 2026
Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an …
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Durant not only Rockets weapon, Lakers star James warns
Apr 16 2026
Superstar LeBron James warned Thursday that Kevin Durant isn't the only threat the depleted Los Angeles Lakers must be …
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Rybakina, Gauff cruise into Stuttgart quarter-finals
Apr 16 2026
Top seed Elena Rybakina beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to qualify for the quarter-finals of the WTA clay-court …
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Palace lose but still progress to Conference League semis, Strasbourg comeback
Apr 16 2026
Crystal Palace went down to a 2-1 defeat at Fiorentina on Thursday but nonetheless progressed 4-2 on aggregate to the …
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Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn
Apr 16 2026
Victoria Beckham said Thursday she and her husband David have always sought to "protect" their children, months after …
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'He was my idol' says Maradona doctor at trial over icon's death
Apr 16 2026
Diego Maradona's personal physician, on trial over the 2020 death of the Argentine football legend, said Thursday he was …
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'You can feel it' - Spurs' Wembanyama eager for NBA playoff debut
Apr 16 2026
Victor Wembanyama, whose rapid rise from teen phenom to superstar has transformed the San Antonio Spurs into legitimate …
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Musetti sees off Moutet to meet Fils in Barcelona Open quarters
Apr 16 2026
Italian second seed Lorenzo Musetti eased into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday with a straight-sets …
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Kildunne on wing as England ring changes for Scotland Six Nations clash
Apr 16 2026
Ellie Kildunne was named on the wing, rather than in her usual full-back position, as John Mitchell announced a …
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Doncic, Cunningham eligible for MVP race: NBA
Apr 16 2026
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have been ruled eligible for the NBA's Most Valuable Player race despite not meeting the …
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Shakhtar draw at AZ to cruise into Conference League semis
Apr 16 2026
Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 at AZ Alkmaar on Thursday as the Ukrainian side progressed to the UEFA Conference League …
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