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Pirovano wins World Cup downhill title, Aicher puts pressure on Shiffrin
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Italy's Laura Pirovano claimed the women's downhill World Cup title with victory in Lillehammer on Saturday, as Emma …
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Doroshchuk wins Ukraine's second world indoor gold, Hodgkinson and Alfred coast
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Oleh Doroshchuk won Ukraine's second gold of the world indoor championships in Torun, Poland, when he claimed victory in …
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Invincible Japan edge Australia to win Women's Asian Cup
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Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third Women's Asian Cup title …
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Italy's Paris claims first win of season in World Cup downhill finale
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Dominik Paris powered to his first World Cup victory of the season in the final downhill race of the campaign in …
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Mbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa
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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he has "maximum confidence" in French superstar Kylian Mbappe ahead of …
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Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract
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Borussia Dortmund have made good on their promise to support captain Emre Can as he recovers from an ACL injury, …
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Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner
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Champion jockey James McDonald became the prolific Group 1 winner Saturday in Australian horse racing history, …
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Pistons top Warriors to clinch NBA playoff berth
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The Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Friday to become the first Eastern Conference team to …
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Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Miami openers
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World number one Carlos Alcaraz was dialed-in on Friday, powering past rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 to …
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Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row
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Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, …
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Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs
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Coach Stephen Larkham said the ACT Brumbies' sensational 33-24 come-from-behind win over the Waikato Chiefs would build …
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Gauff rallies to avance at Miami Open
Mar 20 2026
Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Friday, rallying …
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WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal
Mar 20 2026
The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" …
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Lens go top of Ligue 1 with handsome Angers win
Mar 20 2026
Lens provisionally reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Friday with an Odsonne Edouard-inspired 5-1 home victory over …
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Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held
Mar 20 2026
Michael Carrick described the inconsistency of penalty decisions in Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as …
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Leipzig pummel Hoffenheim to climb to third
Mar 20 2026
Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner scored doubles and Yan Diomande dazzled again as hosts RB Leipzig thumped …
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Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees red
Mar 20 2026
Manchester United's charge towards the Champions League stalled after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth …
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US newcomer Anthony crowned world indoor sprint king
Mar 20 2026
US newcomer Jordan Anthony announced himself on the global stage by scorching to gold in the men's 60m at the world …
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Quinn ousts 11th seed Ruud at rain-hit Miami Open
Mar 20 2026
American Ethan Quinn upset Norway's 11th-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) on Friday and advanced to the third round of …
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Anthony, Jackson nail US double at world indoors
Mar 20 2026
Jordan Anthony was crowned sprint king at the world indoor championships on Friday as shot putter Chase Jackson ensured …
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Zarco seizes his moment as rain disrupts Brazil MotoGP practice
Mar 20 2026
The opening practices for the first MotoGP race in Brazil in over two decades turned into a damp squib on Friday after …
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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86
Mar 20 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" …
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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
Mar 20 2026
Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up …
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Coroner 'not satisfied' boxer Hatton intended to take own life
Mar 20 2026
A coroner said Friday she "cannot be satisfied" that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own …
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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86: family
Mar 20 2026
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" …
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Arsenal must 'attack trophy' in League Cup final, says Arteta
Mar 20 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal team to "bring it home" as he prepares for Sunday's League Cup final against …
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Audi team principal Wheatley in shock exit after two races
Mar 20 2026
Audi, who are just two races into their Formula One journey, have parted company with team principal Jonathan Wheatley …
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Spurs boss Tudor hopes for 'nice surprises' in relegation fight
Mar 20 2026
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor hopes the club's medical staff can deliver some "nice surprises" over the next few …
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Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final, says Arteta
Mar 20 2026
Mikel Arteta said Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City would be a defining moment for Arsenal as they seek …
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Liverpool showdown brings back 'beautiful memories' for PSG coach Luis Enrique
Mar 20 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday that the prospect of a Champions League quarter-final against …
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Ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert
Mar 20 2026
France hooker Peato Mauvaka said on Friday his Toulouse and Test team-mate Romain Ntamack will want to prove his worth …
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England stars have 'last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel
Mar 20 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel said this month's friendlies are the "last opportunity for players to compete for their …
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League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City, says Guardiola
Mar 20 2026
Pep Guardiola believes Sunday's League Cup final against Arsenal is the acid test of his side's "level" as Manchester …
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Injured Ronaldo misses Portugal World Cup friendlies
Mar 20 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, was on Friday left out of the Portugal squad to play …
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Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate
Mar 20 2026
Liverpool on Friday condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly and …
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Coach Valverde to leave Bilbao at end of season
Mar 20 2026
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde is to step down at the end of the season after a hugely successful third spell in …
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Mahuchikh soars to world indoor high jump gold, Hodgkinson cruises
Mar 20 2026
Ukraine's world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh dominated the women's high jump to win the first gold on offer at the …
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Liverpool suffer Salah blow in chase for Champions League
Mar 20 2026
Mohamed Salah will miss Liverpool's trip to Brighton on Saturday with a muscle injury -- a major blow for manager Arne …
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Spain include Joan Garcia as one of four new call-ups
Mar 20 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named in-form Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia in his 27-man squad on Friday as one of …
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England recall Mainoo, Maguire for pre-World Cup matches
Mar 20 2026
Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo earned international recalls on Friday as Thomas Tuchel named a …
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Salah ruled out of Liverpool's Brighton clash
Mar 20 2026
Mohamed Salah will miss Liverpool's trip to Brighton on Saturday with a muscle injury -- a major blow for manager Arne …
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Snooker great O'Sullivan makes history with highest-ever break
Mar 20 2026
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan made professional snooker history on Friday by crafting the highest break …
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China swim sensation Yu, 13, beats multiple Olympic medallist
Mar 20 2026
Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi added to her fast-growing reputation as the 13-year-old phenomenon beat multiple …
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James ties NBA record for most regular-season games in latest milestone
Mar 20 2026
LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played in style with a triple-double in the Lakers' win …
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Australia must be 'smart' to beat Japan in Asian Cup final: coach
Mar 20 2026
Coach Joe Montemurro told his Australia team Friday they must be adaptable and "smart" to win the Women's Asian Cup for …
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Wembanyama lifts playoff-bound Spurs, Doncic and James fuel Lakers
Mar 20 2026
Victor Wembanyama's game-winner lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a 101-100 triumph over Phoenix and into the NBA playoffs …
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Vinicius, Real Madrid must prove consistency in Atletico derby
Mar 20 2026
Real Madrid have a host of brilliant players, including winger Vinicius Junior, but both he and the team as a whole must …
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Kane credits Kompany's Bayern 'evolution' as treble beckons
Mar 20 2026
Harry Kane praised coach Vincent Kompany's role in Bayern Munich's evolution this campaign as a history-making season …
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PSG look back to their best, but not yet out of sight in Ligue 1
Mar 20 2026
Paris Saint-Germain's comprehensive victory over Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 suggests they are coming back …
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Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top-four surge
Mar 20 2026
Relegation-haunted Tottenham face a crunch clash against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest as the fight for Premier …
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Australia must be 'smart and adapt' to beat Japan in Asian Cup final: coach
Mar 20 2026
Coach Joe Montemurro told his Australia team Friday they must be adaptable and "smart" to win the Women's Asian Cup for …
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From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
Mar 20 2026
Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to …
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Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette
Mar 20 2026
Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for …
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James ties NBA record for most regular-season games played
Mar 20 2026
Basketball superstar LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played as his Los Angeles Lakers …
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FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty
Mar 20 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as …
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New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches
Mar 20 2026
All teams participating in a women's tournament organised by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or …
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Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa League quarters, Villa advance
Mar 19 2026
Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the …
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Carrick uncertain if Man Utd defender De Ligt will return this season
Mar 19 2026
Michael Carrick admits he doesn't know if Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will play again this season as he …
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Forest beat Midtjylland on penalties to reach Europa League quarters
Mar 19 2026
Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the …
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Megan Jones to captain England in Women's Six Nations
Mar 19 2026
Megan Jones will captain all-conquering world champions England in the upcoming Women's Six Nations, the Rugby Football …
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MLS reveals shortened 2027 campaign details
Mar 19 2026
Major League Soccer will play a February-to-May campaign in 2027 to transition into a season schedule that aligns with …
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Braves outfielder Profar's full MLB season ban upheld: report
Mar 19 2026
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 Major League Baseball season after his appeal of …
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Cunningham out for NBA Pistons with collapsed lung
Mar 19 2026
Cade Cunningham, who has sparked the Detroit Pistons to the NBA Eastern Conference lead, will miss at least two weeks …
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Fernandez 'completely committed' to Chelsea insists Rosenior
Mar 19 2026
Enzo Fernandez has told Liam Rosenior he is happy at Chelsea and "how passionate he is for this football club" after the …
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England cricket chiefs to front up to media over Ashes flop
Mar 19 2026
English cricket chiefs Rob Key and Richard Gould will speak to the media at Lord's on Monday regarding a post-Ashes …
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Woltemade deployed too deep to be dangerous at Newcastle, says Nagelsmann
Mar 19 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was …
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Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
Mar 19 2026
Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly …
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Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost
Mar 19 2026
Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London's High Court ruled the …
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New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision
Mar 19 2026
Morocco's new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi congratulated his country on Thursday on CAF's "well-deserved" decision to strip …
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Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision
Mar 19 2026
The Senegalese Football Federation announced Thursday it has instructed its lawyers to lodge an appeal to the Court of …
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'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad
Mar 19 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he was "mixing things up" by banking on flexibility as he announced his squad for …
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Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors
Mar 19 2026
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will take to the track in Torun, Poland, this weekend aiming to nab an elusive world …
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Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise
Mar 19 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will head into the world indoor championships, which run from Friday to Sunday, confidently …
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Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid
Mar 19 2026
Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur …
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Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson
Mar 19 2026
Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs -- it has been a chastening week …
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Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury
Mar 19 2026
Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl received a first Germany call-up while his injured club teammate Jamal Musiala missed …
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'Surreal' for F1 world champion Norris to have Tussauds waxwork
Mar 19 2026
Formula One world champion Lando Norris has said it feels "surreal" he will soon be joining other sports stars and …
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North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup
Mar 19 2026
North Korea reached their first Women's World Cup since 2011 on Thursday with the Philippines also securing a spot at …
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Man Utd boss Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
Mar 19 2026
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on …
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Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
Mar 19 2026
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a …
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Doncic and James power Lakers over Rockets as win streak hits seven
Mar 19 2026
Luka Doncic scored 40 points and LeBron James added 30 on Wednesday to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Houston …
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Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'
Mar 19 2026
Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, …
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Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
Mar 19 2026
Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain …
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World indoor athletics championships: five stand-out events
Mar 19 2026
Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson headline the world indoor athletics championships that kick off in Torun, Poland, …
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Scotland's Laidlaw extends tenure as Hurricanes coach
Mar 19 2026
Clark Laidlaw extended his coaching contract with New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes into a fourth year Thursday with …
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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
Mar 19 2026
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter …
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Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over AFCON decision as Morocco defend appeal
Mar 19 2026
Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its …
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Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final
Mar 19 2026
Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but …
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Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami cup clash
Mar 19 2026
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, scoring for Inter Miami in …
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Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 18 2026
Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool …
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Tudor impressed by 'improved' Spurs despite Champions League exit
Mar 18 2026
Igor Tudor claimed Tottenham's spirited Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid showed they have improved enough …
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PSG will not relish Liverpool reunion, says Slot
Mar 18 2026
Arne Slot believes Liverpool fired a warning shot to Paris Saint-Germain of what they are capable of in a 4-0 thrashing …
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Kane says Bayern 'don't fear anyone' ahead of Real clash
Mar 18 2026
Harry Kane said Bayern Munich had nothing to fear in taking on Real Madrid after setting up a quarter-final clash with …
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Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta to set up Real clash
Mar 18 2026
Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Atalanta 4-1 at home in the Champions League last 16 on …
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Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 18 2026
Liverpool shrugged off their Premier League malaise to storm into the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing …
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Atletico survive Spurs scare to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 18 2026
Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham's bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite …
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Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 18 2026
Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 …
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WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official
Mar 18 2026
The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, officials said …
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Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
Mar 18 2026
Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation …
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Billionaire Dyson buys 50 percent stake in Bath rugby
Mar 18 2026
British billionaire businessman James Dyson has acquired a 50 percent stake in Bath, the English Prem rugby champions …
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PSG's Barcola ruled out for several weeks with ankle injury
Mar 18 2026
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has been ruled out for "the next few weeks" with an ankle injury, the …
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Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle
Mar 18 2026
The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on …
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