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Inter's Serie A title bid hit with Atalanta draw
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Inter Milan suffered another wobble in their bid to reclaim the Serie A title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta, …
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Russian sports minister defends return of flag, anthem to Paralympics
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Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev on Saturday defended the return of the Russian flag and anthem to the …
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Irish captain Doris proud of 'big performance' in win over Scots
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Ireland captain Caelan Doris said the senior players had "stood up" when it mattered after the Irish kept their Six …
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France's Pinturault to retire at season's end
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Alexis Pinturault, France's most successful alpine skier with 34 victories on the World Cup circuit, announced Saturday …
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Nine-man Bayern hold on for draw at Leverkusen
AFP - 34m ago
Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful …
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Carmona: actor, skateboarder, Paralympic history-maker
AFP - 51m ago
Diogo Carmona has worn many hats in his young life, from his beginnings as a child actor to becoming a skateboarder …
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Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams alive in dashing Scotland's
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Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and win the Triple Crown for the …
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France's Godon wins chaotic Paris-Nice seventh stage, Vingegaard in control
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France's Dorian Godon won Saturday's shortened seventh and penultimate stage of the Paris-Nice with Dane Jonas …
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Iran state media says two more footballers pull Australia asylum bids
AFP - 2h ago
Two more players of the Iranian women's football team, which competed in the Asian Cup in Australia, and one member of …
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Scheib seals World Cup giant slalom with Are win, Shiffrin fifth after scare
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Austrian Julia Scheib won her fifth giant slalom of the season in Are on Saturday to secure the discipline globe for the …
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Russia's Voronchikhina wins second gold medal at Winter Paralympics
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Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina secured her second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics on Saturday as she …
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France's Godon wins shortened Paris-Nice seventh stage, Vingegaard in control
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France's Dorian Godon won Saturday's shortened seventh and penultimate stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race with Dane …
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi 'cancelled or postponed': source to AFP
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Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be cancelled or rescheduled as the Middle East war engulfs the …
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China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis
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Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final against hosts Australia at the …
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Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog
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The men's world cup super-G event at Courchevel has been cancelled due to heavy snow and fog, the International Ski …
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Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history
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The 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest …
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'Hard to challenge' Ferrari in Chinese Grand Prix, admits Norris
AFP - 6h ago
World champion Lando Norris admitted Saturday that McLaren had a performance deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari after he …
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Courchevel super-G postponed due to snow and fog
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The men's world cup super-G event at Courchevel has been postponed due to heavy snow and fog, the International Ski …
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China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis
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Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the …
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'Every lap is survival' laments Verstappen on Red Bull woes
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen cut a disconsolate figure Saturday after qualifying only eighth for the Chinese …
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Kimi Antonelli takes Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history
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The 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest …
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Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women's Asian Cup
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Coach Nils Nielsen said Saturday Japan have the tools to take apart the Philippines in their Women's Asian Cup …
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Mercedes' Russell wins 'pretty fun' Shanghai sprint from both Ferraris
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George Russell won "a pretty fun" sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, as the Mercedes driver continued …
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Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina
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Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion …
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Russell wins exciting sprint race at Chinese GP
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George Russell won a breathless sprint for Mercedes on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the first 100km dash in …
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USA to meet Dominicans in World Baseball Classic semis
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The United States struggled to another major sporting victory over border rival Canada on Friday to reach the World …
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Cavs crush Mavs while Knicks rip Indiana and Pistons roll
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Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 138-105 NBA victory at Dallas …
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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify
AFP - 12h ago
Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to …
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Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis
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Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic …
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Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka roared into her third Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, overpowering 14th-ranked …
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Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship
Mar 13 2026
Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday's second …
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Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey
Mar 13 2026
When thinking of Australia, one's mind tends to gravitate towards scorching sun and barbecues on the beach, but double …
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Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans
Mar 13 2026
Amine Gouiri came off the bench to smash home the only goal on Friday as Marseille consolidated their grip on third in …
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Streaks on line as Alcaraz takes on Medvedev in Indian Wells semis
Mar 13 2026
Someone's streak will end on Saturday when Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in 16 matches to start the season, faces red-hot …
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City of Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium
Mar 13 2026
Rome's city council on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Serie A club Roma's plan to build a new stadium in the …
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Tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead
Mar 13 2026
Colombian climber Harold Tejada attacked 4.5 kilometres from the finish in Apt on Friday to win the sixth stage of the …
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Mignoni returns as Toulon coach after mid-season 'breakdown'
Mar 13 2026
Pierre Mignoni, who has resumed his post as Toulon coach after a sudden mid-season pause, said Friday he had suffered a …
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Gaelic Warrior caps a golden Cheltenham for Mullins and Townend
Mar 13 2026
Irish duo Willie Mullins and Paul Townend completed a sweep of the races regarded as the 'Holy Trinity' of the …
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Williams wants Six Nations strugglers Wales to follow Italy's lead
Mar 13 2026
Tomos Williams has urged Wales to learn from the example of Italy as they try to end their lengthy losing streak in the …
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Doris adamant Ireland fired up to face Scotland for Triple Crown
Mar 13 2026
Ireland captain Caelan Doris believes his side will have a "ton of motivation" when they face Scotland in a Triple Crown …
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Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI
Mar 13 2026
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 128 runs via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method in the rain-affected second ODI at …
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Mullins and Townend the golden boys of Cheltenham
Mar 13 2026
Gaelic Warrior eased home to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue-riband event of steeplechasing, and give trainer …
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Dupont wary of 'dangerous' England side in Six Nations finale
Mar 13 2026
France captain Antoine Dupont is wary of a "dangerous" and "physical" England side with nothing to lose in the Six …
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Arsenal's Arteta backs 'incredible' Saka despite patchy form
Mar 13 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal "fully trust and love" Bukayo Saka despite an underwhelming season for the England winger.
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Boat Race captains will be French in historic first
Mar 13 2026
Next month's edition of the annual men's Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities will feature French …
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Tuipulotu says Scotland have 'been to hell and back' ahead of Six Nations title shot
Mar 13 2026
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu says his side have "been to hell and back together" as they attempt to break new ground …
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'Cry or fight': Tudor issues rallying cry to sorry Spurs
Mar 13 2026
Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor said his beleaguered team must stand up and "fight" if they are to avoid the …
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Carrick shrugs off Scholes dig as Man Utd gear up for Villa test
Mar 13 2026
Michael Carrick on Friday brushed off criticism from former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes as he prepares his …
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Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations
Mar 13 2026
Six Georgian men's rugby international players have been suspended for doping violations following a joint investigation …
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'Perfect day' as Odermatt wins fifth straight World Cup ski title
Mar 13 2026
Swiss skier Marco Odermatt bounced back from his disappointment at the Milan-Cortina Olympics to seal his fifth …
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Guardiola warns title bid 'over' if Man City lose to West Ham
Mar 13 2026
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City's Premier League title challenge "will be over" if they fail to beat resurgent …
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'World's best' James signs new six-year Chelsea deal
Mar 13 2026
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior hailed Reece James as the "best player in world football in his position" after the captain …
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Chelsea captain James signs new six-year deal
Mar 13 2026
Chelsea captain Reece James believes the Blues "have everything it takes" to be successful after signing a new six-year …
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Arbeloa 'confident' Mbappe fit for Man City trip in Champions League
Mar 13 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Friday he was "confident" that Kylian Mbappe will be available to face Manchester …
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Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan's Ahmed for Hundred
Mar 13 2026
Sunrisers Leeds are facing a fierce social media backlash after the Indian-owned Hundred franchise signed Pakistan …
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Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning
Mar 13 2026
Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump's warning that …
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Slot seeks silverware to save Liverpool's season
Mar 13 2026
Arne Slot said the "bar at Liverpool is always high" as he targets glory in the FA Cup and Champions League to save the …
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Verstappen fumes 'whole day a disaster' after Shanghai struggles
Mar 13 2026
A fuming Max Verstappen said Friday was "a disaster" after torrid practice and sprint qualifying sessions at the Chinese …
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Russell leads Mercedes one-two in China GP sprint qualifying
Mar 13 2026
Championship pacesetter George Russell took pole position on Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, leading a …
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Wales boss Bellamy 'feels a responsibility' with World Cup on line
Mar 13 2026
Manager Craig Bellamy told AFP on Friday that he "feels a responsibility" to take Wales to this summer's World Cup, …
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China coach tells players to stay 'calm' in Taiwan clash
Mar 13 2026
China coach Ante Milicic urged his players on Friday to remain "calm and confident" in a charged Women's Asian Cup …
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Alcaraz gains Norrie revenge to set up Medvedev semi at Indian Wells
Mar 13 2026
Carlos Alcaraz extended his unbeaten season and got revenge over Cameron Norrie on Thursday to reach the semi-finals at …
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Gilgeous-Alexander 'completely different man' since record streak began
Mar 13 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he is a totally different player and man compared to 17 months ago when he began what …
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Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Chamberlain's NBA record 20-point streak
Mar 13 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by delivering his 127th in a row on Thursday …
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Russell fastest in only practice session for Chinese Grand Prix
Mar 13 2026
George Russell was quickest ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli and the McLaren of world champion Lando Norris on …
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Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game
Mar 13 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by recording his 127th in a row on Thursday …
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France fired up by chance to retain Six Nations
Mar 13 2026
Head coach Fabien Galthie says France have a Six Nations to win and that is motivation enough for their clash with …
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Cool 'cat' Irish wing Baloucoune making up for lost time
Mar 13 2026
Robert Baloucoune is nicknamed the 'Cat' and the Ireland wing thought he had used up his nine lives with regard to Test …
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Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla
Mar 13 2026
Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher …
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Wales seek end to Six Nations woe against resurgent Italy
Mar 13 2026
Wales may be on a 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations but it would sum up an unpredictable 2026 Championship were …
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Lens eye top spot in Ligue 1 as they take title fight to PSG
Mar 13 2026
Lens are enjoying a remarkable season in France and can seize top spot in Ligue 1 this weekend as they look to take the …
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Leverkusen wrestle with inconsistency as brilliant Bayern await
Mar 13 2026
Unpredictable Bayer Leverkusen host Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday, still battling the inconsistency which …
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Svitolina topples Swiatek at Indian Wells as Sabalenka, Rybakina advance
Mar 13 2026
Elina Svitolina sent two-time champion Iga Swiatek spinning out at Indian Wells on Thursday to line up a semi-final …
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'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear
Mar 13 2026
What does it take to rocket down an icy sheet of Dolomite rock at over 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) when missing a …
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Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'
Mar 13 2026
US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took …
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Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
Mar 13 2026
Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool on Sunday searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against …
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Swiatek dumped out of Indian Wells by Svitolina
Mar 13 2026
Two-time champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Indian Wells ATP and WTA Masters 1000 on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 …
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Five share lead at US PGA Players Championship
Mar 13 2026
Austria's Sepp Straka and American Sahith Theegala were among five players sharing the lead at five-under par 67 when …
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Forest stunned by Midtjylland, Villa beat Lille in Europa League
Mar 12 2026
Nottingham Forest suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Midtjylland in the Europa League last-16 first leg, while Ollie …
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Sabalenka out-guns Mboko to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 12 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her bid for a first Indian Wells title on track, holding off Canadian teen …
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Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record
Mar 12 2026
Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record on Thursday for the 15th time at the meet that bears his name in …
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Sinner rolls into Indian Wells semi-final clash with Zverev
Mar 12 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Learner Tien 6-1, 6-2 to book a semi-final showdown with fourth-ranked …
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Sinner eases into Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 12 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner kept his bid for a first Indian Wells title on track Thursday, overpowering 20-year-old …
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Watkins ends drought as Villa snatch Europa last 16 advantage over Lille
Mar 12 2026
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win against Lille in the Europa League …
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Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship with back trouble
Mar 12 2026
Two-time major-winner Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship after one hole on Thursday with a back …
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Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell
Mar 12 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating …
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Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage
Mar 12 2026
Former Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line alone after an impressive 21km solo break for his second …
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Spurs extend season ticket deadline as relegation fears grow
Mar 12 2026
Tottenham have extended the deadline for fans to renew their season tickets because of the growing threat of relegation …
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Scotland boss Townsend says Six Nations title 'out of our hands'
Mar 12 2026
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the destination of the Six Nations title was "out of their hands" as his …
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Sheehan and van der Flier recalled for Triple Crown decider with Scots
Mar 12 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled stalwarts Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier to the starting XV for the Six …
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Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy
Mar 12 2026
Chelsea's Pedro Neto is set to be punished by UEFA for pushing a ball boy during his team's 5-2 defeat by Paris …
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign Pakistan's Ahmed for Hundred
Mar 12 2026
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was snapped up by Sunrisers Leeds -- a Hundred franchise with links to the Indian Premier League …
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Scotland make three changes for crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland
Mar 12 2026
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting side for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations …
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France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'
Mar 12 2026
France coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match on …
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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Mar 12 2026
Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions …
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Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy
Mar 12 2026
Wales coach Steve Tandy urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged team for their Six Nations …
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Wales unchanged for Italy Six Nations finale
Mar 12 2026
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged starting side for their …
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'Hurt' Atalanta try to bounce back from Bayern battering at Serie A leaders Inter
Mar 12 2026
Reeling from their six-goal mauling at the hands of Champions League heavyweights Bayern Munich, Atalanta take the short …
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World champion Norris says McLaren must 'improve in all areas'
Mar 12 2026
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that McLaren have made some progress since a disappointing opening to the …
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Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'
Mar 12 2026
George Russell said Thursday the "championship means nothing at this point" as the Mercedes ace enters the second …
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Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Mar 12 2026
Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid …
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Last S. Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays
Mar 12 2026
The final batch of players from South Africa and the West Indies have left India after being stranded for more than a …
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