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Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs
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Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia …
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Haaland, Kane and Mbappe battle to be Europe's best
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Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are all scoring at better than a goal-a-game rates in a blistering start to …
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Verstappen makes clear he is gunning for a fifth world title
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Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four …
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Ex-Buccaneers running back Martin dies at 36
Oct 19 2025
The NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Sunday they were "deeply saddened" to learn of the death at the age of 36 of former …
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NFL Eagles soar over Vikings while Colts improve to 6-1
Oct 19 2025
Jalen Hurts delivered a masterful performance to lead Super Bowl champion Philadelphia over Minnesota while Indianapolis …
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Frustrated Piastri calls for calm review
Oct 19 2025
Series leader Oscar Piastri called for a calm review of his recent frustrating form and rejected calls for McLaren to …
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Leao double fires AC Milan past livid Fiorentina and top of Serie A
Oct 19 2025
Rafael Leao shot AC Milan to the top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina who were enraged by the …
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Mbappe sends Real Madrid top as Getafe self-destruct
Oct 19 2025
Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring streak to 11 consecutive games to help Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga …
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Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead
Oct 19 2025
Max Verstappen maintained the pressure on McLaren and cut another chunk out of Oscar Piastri's lead in this year's world …
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Jaminet guides Toulon to win over Racing, Serin injured
Oct 19 2025
Full-back Melvyn Jaminet scored 18 points to help Toulon to a 45-21 victory over Racing 92 in the Top 14 on Sunday.
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Leao double fires AC Milan past Fiorentina and top of Serie A
Oct 19 2025
Rafael Leao shot AC Milan to the top of Serie A on Sunday with a brace, including a late penalty, in a 2-1 win over …
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NFL Eagles soar over Vikings while Chiefs blank Raiders
Oct 19 2025
Jalen Hurts delivered a masterful performance to lead Super Bowl champion Philadelphia over Minnesota while Patrick …
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Amorim wants more after 'biggest' Man Utd win at Liverpool
Oct 19 2025
Ruben Amorim said a first victory at Anfield since 2016 was just reward for Manchester United's long suffering fans …
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Man Utd stretch Liverpool losing streak to four games
Oct 19 2025
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Oct 19 2025
Arsenal opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League, while champions Liverpool slumped to a fourth …
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Auger-Aliassime thanks new bride after lifting Brussels ATP title
Oct 19 2025
Felix Auger-Aliassime thanked his new bride after he beat Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (8/6), 6-2 to lift the Brussels …
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Frank unable to explain Spurs' miserable home record
Oct 19 2025
Thomas Frank admitted he had no instant solution for Tottenham's miserable home record after their crashed to a 2-1 …
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Deila fired as head coach of MLS Atlanta United
Oct 19 2025
Atlanta United dismissed head coach Ronny Deila on Sunday, the MLS club announced hours after ending a brutal season …
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Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90 mln extension: reports
Oct 19 2025
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $90 million with the Houston Rockets, …
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Spurs humbled at home again as Villa hit back
Oct 19 2025
Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia inspired Aston Villa's fightback to win 2-1 against Tottenham on Sunday as the north …
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Paz fires high-flying Como to historic win over Juve
Oct 19 2025
Rising star Nico Paz shone again for Como with a goal and assist in Sunday's landmark 2-0 win over Juventus, which …
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Malinin wins men's figure skating at French Grand Prix
Oct 19 2025
American Ilia Malinin won the French Grand Prix figure skating competition in Angers on Sunday, dethroning three-time …
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Ruud skips past Humbert for Stockholm 250 title
Oct 19 2025
Norway's Casper Ruud blasted past Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-3 to win the Stockholm ATP 250 tournament on Sunday to …
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Rovanperä win sets up sizzling world rally title battle
Oct 19 2025
Kalle Rovanpera's win at the Central European Rally on Sunday deepened the three-way struggle for the world title as his …
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French pair win ice dance at home figure skating Grand Prix
Oct 19 2025
Home pair Guillaume Cizeron and his new partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry produced a captivating free dance routine to …
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Japan's world number 500 Kataoka qualifies for Masters, British Open
Oct 19 2025
World number 500 Naoyuki Kataoka will make his major debut next year after winning the Japan Open on Sunday.
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Rybakina storms back from a set down to win Ningbo Open
Oct 19 2025
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina stormed back from a set down to capture the 10th title of her career with a …
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Red-hot Fleetwood wins in India to continue blistering form
Oct 19 2025
Red-hot Tommy Fleetwood shot a superb final round of seven-under 65 on Sunday to win the DP World India Championship by …
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Captain Marsh guides Australia to victory in rain-hit India ODI
Oct 19 2025
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh guided his side to a comfortable seven-wicket win against India in a rain-affected …
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Kim Sei-young ends five-year LPGA win drought at BMW Championship
Oct 19 2025
South Korea's Kim Sei-young overcame crippling doubts to win her first LPGA title in five years when she triumphed on …
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India set Australia 131 to win in rain-hit ODI
Oct 19 2025
A quickfire 38 off 31 balls from KL Rahul helped India to 136-9 off 26 overs in a rain-affected innings in the first ODI …
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Canada's Fernandez beats Valentova to win Japan Open
Oct 19 2025
Canada's Leylah Fernandez beat Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 to win the Japan Open on Sunday, her second …
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Spain's Fernandez 'cannot believe it' after maiden MotoGP win
Oct 19 2025
An overjoyed Raul Fernandez surged to a maiden MotoGP victory in Australia Sunday in his 76th race while Alex Marquez …
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Spain's Raul Fernandez surges to maiden MotoGP win in Australia
Oct 19 2025
Spain's Raul Fernandez surged to a maiden MotoGP victory in Australia on Sunday while Alex Marquez finished fourth to …
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Messi bags hat-trick as Inter roar into playoffs with 5-2 win over Nashville
Oct 19 2025
A rampant Lionel Messi scored a sensational hat-trick to seal Major League Soccer's Golden Boot award on Saturday as …
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Doncic anchors Lakers' NBA title bid in James's possible last stand
Oct 19 2025
Past and future converge for the Los Angeles Lakers this season as LeBron James and Luka Doncic embark on their first …
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NBA teams ring changes but Thunder still fancied to repeat
Oct 19 2025
Superstar players on new teams and All-Stars sidelined by severe injuries have jumbled expectations, but Oklahoma City …
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O'Callaghan bags 200m freestyle short course world mark
Oct 19 2025
Australian Mollie O'Callaghan clocked a short course world record of 1min 49.77sec to win the 200m freestyle at the …
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Norris retains composure as pressure mounts in title race
Oct 18 2025
Lando Norris kept his composure under pressure on Saturday to claim second place on the grid behind Max Verstappen in …
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Verstappen takes pole to keep pressure on McLaren duo
Oct 18 2025
Max Verstappen continued to apply pressure on McLaren's duelling title rivals on Saturday when, hours after winning the …
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Late Maximin try sends Pau top after shocking champions Toulouse
Oct 18 2025
Replacement lock Jimi Maximin scored a last-gasp try to give surprise leaders Pau a thrilling 30-26 victory over …
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Greenwood quadruple sends Marseille top of Ligue 1, Nice down Lyon
Oct 18 2025
Mason Greenwood scored four goals as Marseille came from behind to hammer Le Havre 6-2 and storm to the top of the Ligue …
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Ferrari issue statement backing team boss Vasseur
Oct 18 2025
Ferrari chairman John Elkann on Saturday issued a statement of support for team boss Fred Vasseur in a bid to end …
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Barca claim Liga lead, Atletico rise to fourth
Oct 18 2025
Barcelona moved top of La Liga on Saturday after Ronald Araujo struck deep in stoppage time to snatch the champions a …
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Inter top of Serie A after win at Roma and Napoli slip
Oct 18 2025
Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on goal difference on Saturday after winning 1-0 at Roma, taking advantage of Napoli's …
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Almada secures Atletico Liga win over Osasuna
Oct 18 2025
Thiago Almada earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga to climb to fourth with his first …
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Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Dortmund to stay clear in Bundesliga
Oct 18 2025
Harry Kane scored for the seventh straight game as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home on Saturday -- their …
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Trossard sinks Fulham as leaders Arsenal go three points clear
Oct 18 2025
Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League as Leandro Trossard sealed a 1-0 win against Fulham on …
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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Arsenal win at Fulham to stay top
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Arsenal …
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Nice deny Lyon chance to go top of Ligue 1
Oct 18 2025
Nice produced a clinical 3-2 win at home to Lyon on Saturday as they denied the visitors the chance to go top of Ligue …
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Napoli fall at Torino without injured McTominay and Hojlund
Oct 18 2025
Napoli were sunk 1-0 at Torino by old boy Giovanni Simeone on Saturday as they struggled without the injured Rasmus …
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Barca claim Liga lead after Araujo's late derby winner
Oct 18 2025
Barcelona moved top of La Liga on Saturday after Ronald Araujo struck deep in stoppage time to snatch the champions a …
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Verstappen wins dramatic US Grand Prix sprint, McLarens crash
Oct 18 2025
Max Verstappen made the most of a first-corner collision between the two McLaren drivers to win Saturday's sprint race …
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Man City too reliant on ruthless Haaland, says Guardiola
Oct 18 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side are too reliant on Erling Haaland for goals after the Norwegian scored …
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Araujo strikes late as Barca snatch win over Girona
Oct 18 2025
Ronald Araujo struck at the death to snatch Barcelona a 2-1 win over Girona on Saturday and lift the champions top of La …
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Capilla and Carreras doubles send Bayonne top in France
Oct 18 2025
Back row forward Esteban Capilla and wing Mateo Carreras scored two tries each as Bayonne thumped Clermont 44-17 on …
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Postecoglou's Forest exit is latest chapter in rollercoaster career
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's ruthless dismissal by Nottingham Forest on Saturday is the latest plot twist in the Australian's …
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Minnows Mjallby set to land historic first Swedish title
Oct 18 2025
Mjallby AIF coach Anders Torstensson wants to keep a cool head with his club on the brink of winning a historic first …
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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Haaland takes Man City top
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Erling …
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Grimaldo hits brace as Leverkusen beat Mainz in Bundesliga
Oct 18 2025
Alex Grimaldo scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen won 4-3 at Mainz on Saturday in the Bundesliga, extending their unbeaten …
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Rains continue as Pakistan–New Zealand World Cup clash washed out
Oct 18 2025
Colombo's wet spell showed no signs of letting up as the Women's World Cup fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand was …
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Forest sack Postecoglou after 40 days as manager
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager on Saturday, minutes after his side's 3-0 defeat by Chelsea -- …
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Japanese teenager Nakai shocks Sakamoto to win Grand Prix de France
Oct 18 2025
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai shocked teammate and big favourite Kaori Sakamoto to win her first title at the ISU Grand …
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Postecoglou sacked by Forest after Chelsea defeat
Oct 18 2025
Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked on Saturday after just eight matches in charge -- just minutes …
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Italy star Brignone says no skiing 'before January' as Olympics near
Oct 18 2025
Italy's Federica Brignone told AFP on Saturday that she won't return to alpine skiing competition before January, less …
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Chelsea sink Forest to ramp up pressure on winless Postecoglou
Oct 18 2025
Injury-hit Chelsea heaped the pressure on Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou on Saturday, surviving a sloppy …
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British ice dancers Fear and Gibson lead at ISU Grand Prix de France
Oct 18 2025
British ice dancers Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson's 'Spice Girls' routine proved a big hit as they led after the rhythm …
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Rybakina blasts past Paolini into Ningbo final against Alexandrova
Oct 18 2025
Elena Rybakina powered into the Ningbo Open final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Saturday that keeps …
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Italy ski star Brignone unsure of return as home Olympics near
Oct 18 2025
Italy's Federica Brignone said Saturday she still does not know when she will be able to next strap on her skis with …
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Alonso backs players' protest against La Liga Miami game
Oct 18 2025
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso on Saturday backed La Liga players protesting against the Spanish top flight's decision to …
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Marc Guehi to leave Crystal Palace, says Glasner
Oct 18 2025
Marc Guehi has told Crystal Palace he will not sign a new deal at the club, manager Oliver Glasner has said.
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Ogier derails title tilt in wild crash at Central European Rally
Oct 18 2025
Aiming for a record equalling ninth World Rally crown Sebastien Ogier derailed his title tilt on Saturday when he …
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Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown
Oct 18 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but …
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First New Zealand-England T20 washed out in Christchurch
Oct 18 2025
The first T20 international between New Zealand and England was abandoned Saturday after rain prevented the tourists …
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Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius scratched after vet scans
Oct 18 2025
Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius has been ruled out of the "race that stops a nation" after vet scans showed the …
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Star sprinter Ka Ying Rising wins world's richest turf race, The Everest
Oct 18 2025
Hong Kong superstar and raging favourite Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, won his 14th in a row Saturday by …
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Monuments, monkeys and McIlroy: India's 'special' golf course
Oct 18 2025
Rory McIlroy and centuries of history blended beautifully as the Ryder Cup winner tackled a "special" golf course this …
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Bezzecchi overcomes seagull hit to win Australian MotoGP sprint race
Oct 18 2025
Marco Bezzecchi hit a seagull but still won a white-knuckle Australian MotoGP sprint race Saturday, while Alex Marquez's …
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Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series
Oct 18 2025
Shohei Ohtani produced one of the greatest all-round performances in baseball history as the defending champion Los …
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Mariners one win away from World Series after Suarez grand slam beats Jays
Oct 18 2025
Eugenio Suarez belted a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the …
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Quartararo grabs pole at Australian MotoGP as Alex Marquez crashes
Oct 18 2025
Fabio Quartararo edged Marco Bezzecchi to clinch pole position Saturday for the Australian MotoGP sprint race and grand …
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Upbeat Norris hopes for strong race
Oct 17 2025
An upbeat Lando Norris shrugged off his disappointment after being beaten to pole position by Max Verstappen in Friday's …
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Verstappen takes pole for sprint race, keeps pressure on McLaren duo
Oct 17 2025
Four-time champion Max Verstappen maintained the pressure on McLaren's nerve-wracked title duellists on Friday when he …
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UK govt aims to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
Oct 17 2025
The UK government vowed on Friday to do everything to allow all fans to attend a match between Aston Villa and Tel Aviv …
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PSG fightback denies Strasbourg in six-goal Ligue 1 thriller
Oct 17 2025
Paris Saint-Germain produced a second-half fightback to draw 3-3 with an impressive Strasbourg on Friday as Luis …
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New Red Bull boss says team can power Verstappen to fifth title
Oct 17 2025
Red Bull team chief Laurent Mekies, who took over following the dismissal of Christian Horner in July, said on Friday …
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Cowboys' Diggs in concussion protocol after home accident
Oct 17 2025
The Dallas Cowboys' struggling defense suffered a blow on Friday as cornerback Trevon Diggs was ruled out of Sunday's …
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Teen Nakai leads favourite Sakamoto at Grand Prix de France
Oct 17 2025
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai shone on day one of the season-opening ISU Grand Prix de France on Friday, leading the way …
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Norris shunt repercussions 'minor', says McLaren boss
Oct 17 2025
McLaren team boss Zak Brown on Friday made clear that the 'repercussions' for Lando Norris, for colliding with team-mate …
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Norris on top in sizzling Austin GP practice
Oct 17 2025
Title-chasing Lando Norris topped the times ahead of Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and his McLaren team-mate and series …
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South Africa storm past Sri Lanka in rain-hit World Cup encounter
Oct 17 2025
South Africa's juggernaut rolled on in the Women's World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred …
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UK government in talks to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Oct 17 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government held urgent talks on Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans …
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Postecoglou defiant despite Forest slump
Oct 17 2025
Ange Postecoglou says that if he is given time at a club it always ends "with me and a trophy" as he fights to save his …
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Amorim wants sense of urgency at Man Utd despite Ratcliffe backing
Oct 17 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the support of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will mean little if he fails to turn …
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Guardiola has 'unfinished business' at Man City
Oct 17 2025
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are heading in the right direction after a significant rebuild, vowing he still has …
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Flawless Fleetwood jumps into India Championship lead
Oct 17 2025
Tommy Fleetwood played a flawless second round of eight-under to move into the lead at the India Championship on Friday, …
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'Very unlucky' Odegaard faces weeks out, says Arteta
Oct 17 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November …
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Marquez return in Valencia 'a possibility', says team boss
Oct 17 2025
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, who withdrew from the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix after injuring a shoulder, …
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In-form Kane 'hungry' as Bayern and Dortmund face off
Oct 17 2025
Vincent Kompany lauded striker Harry Kane's "hunger" as his Bayern Munich side prepare to host Borussia Dortmund on …
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Chelsea's Palmer out of action for another six weeks: Maresca
Oct 17 2025
Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks with a groin problem, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on …
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Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak
Oct 17 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "results don't lie" after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive …
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Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
Oct 17 2025
British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European …
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