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Three share Quail Hollow lead with McIlroy, Mickelson in pursuit
AFP - 3h ago
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland headlined a leading trio at Quail Hollow on Friday, where two-time winner Rory …
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Murray to hit with Djokovic in Rome with Roland Garros on his mind
AFP - 5h ago
Andy Murray will head to the Rome Masters next week and practice with world number one and long-time rival Novak …
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Lille win derby at Lens to tighten grip on Ligue 1 lead
AFP - 5h ago
Ligue 1 leaders Lille held their nerve to win 3-0 at local rivals Lens on Friday and put the pressure back on their …
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Alvarez, Saunders comfortably make weight for Texas showdown
AFP - 5h ago
Mexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Britain's Billy Joe Saunders comfortably made the weight for Saturday's super …
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Nadal admits Zverev defeat 'step back' but positive as Roland Garros nears
AFP - 6h ago
Rafael Nadal admitted his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Friday was a …
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Newcastle dent Leicester's Champions League bid with shock win
AFP - 9m ago
Newcastle United derailed Leicester City's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League with a 4-2 win on Friday …
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Nine clubs sanctioned by UEFA over Super League project as three hold out
AFP - 7h ago
UEFA on Friday announced sanctions, including financial punishments, against nine of the 12 clubs behind the aborted …
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Atkinson 'kicked' after being Tasered, murder trial told
AFP - 7h ago
Dalian Atkinson was kicked by a police officer moments after being Tasered and falling to the ground "like a ton of …
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Quail Hollow confidence carries McIlroy to weekend
AFP - 3h ago
Rory McIlroy fired a five-under par 66 on Friday to play himself into the weekend at Quail Hollow, a welcome boost for …
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Stomach ailment hits Walker Cup golfers
AFP - 3h ago
Players from both teams in the Walker Cup amateur golf match have been hit by a stomach ailment and are under …
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Nadal stunned by Zverev in Madrid to cast cloud over Roland Garros bid
AFP - 2h ago
Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Friday, casting doubts …
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UK 'open' to hosting Champions League final due to Turkey travel ban
AFP - 9h ago
Britain on Friday said it was willing to step in to host the Champions League football final, after the UK government …
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'No musical chairs' over Bottas future, says Mercedes team chief Wolff
AFP - 30m ago
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff insisted Friday that Valtteri Bottas' seat with the team was safe and that there would be no …
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Angry Solskjaer plans player rotation following fixture pile-up
AFP - 15m ago
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning sweeping changes during Manchester United's run of four matches in eight days, saying …
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Abid and Azhar centuries put Pakistan in strong position
AFP - 10h ago
Centuries by Abid Ali and Azhar Ali put Pakistan in a strong position on the first day of the second Test against …
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Courageous Correa returns, 20 months after Spa tragedy
AFP - 10h ago
Racing driver Juan Manuel Correa considers he is more "crazy than brave" as he returns to the grand prix circuit 20 …
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Glazer promises Man Utd fans he accepts 'need for change'
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Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer has written to fans acknowledging the "need for change" and better …
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Hamilton dominates Barcelona practice as Verstappen falters
AFP - 4h ago
Lewis Hamilton dominated second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona on Friday ahead of the Mercedes world …
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Liverpool's top-four chance may have gone, says Klopp
AFP - 15m ago
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League may be over with the club …
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Lewandowski 'focused' on breaking Gerd Mueller's goal record
AFP - 4h ago
Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick said on Friday Robert Lewandowski is focused on breaking Gerd Mueller's all-time …
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Guardiola says Champions League final not on his mind as Man City host Chelsea
AFP - 1h ago
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday will not have any bearing on the …
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Tuchel hails 'key factor' Azpilicueta as Chelsea push for top four
AFP - 7h ago
Thomas Tuchel has hailed rejuvenated Cesar Azpilicueta as a "key factor" in Chelsea's fine run, saying the pair struck …
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Goalkeeper Gulacsi extends Leipzig deal until 2025
AFP - 13h ago
Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi has signed a contract extension with Bundesliga high-fliers RB Leipzig until 2025, it …
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Kristoffersen sidelined after motocross accident
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Norway's world and Olympic medal-winning slalom specialist Henrik Kristoffersen has been sidelined for six weeks after …
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Thiem battles past Isner to reach semi-finals in Madrid
AFP - 7h ago
Dominic Thiem came from a set down to beat John Isner and reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open on Friday.
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Jadeja set to return to India action in World Test final
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Indian selectors on Friday brought back star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja into the squad for the World Test Championship …
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Angry Solskjaer plans to rotate heavily to cope with fixture pile-up
AFP - 21m ago
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning sweeping changes during Manchester United's run of four matches in eight days, saying …
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Japan extends virus emergency as Olympics approach
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A virus state of emergency in Tokyo and other parts of Japan was extended on Friday, less than three months before the …
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France face 14-day quarantine before Wallabies Tests
AFP - 1h ago
France will have to observe a two-week isolation period before July's three-match Test series in Australia, the French …
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Protecting mental health will be key for Gatland's Lions in South Africa
AFP - 1h ago
Warren Gatland says looking after the mental health of his British and Irish Lions players could be his toughest …
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Bottas keeps Verstappen at bay in Barcelona practice
AFP - 3h ago
Valtteri Bottas topped opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix with Mercedes' Finnish driver ending Friday's morning …
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Bayern Munich president rules out any big signings this summer
AFP - 2h ago
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has ruled out any big-money signings this summer as the Bundesliga giants tighten …
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France prop Haouas's burglary trial again postponed
AFP - 5h ago
The burglary trial of France prop Mohamed Haouas, scheduled for May 28 in Montpellier, has been postponed to September …
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Arteta says he is right man for Arsenal despite Europa League 'pain'
AFP - 2h ago
Mikel Arteta admits he feels "deep pain" at missing out on reaching the Europa League final but insists he is the right …
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Gladbach's Bensebaini out to spoil Bayern title party
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Algeria left-back Ramy Bensebaini says Borussia Moenchengladbach are out to spoil the title party at Bayern Munich on …
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Inter entering 'new cycle': Lukaku
AFP - 4h ago
Inter Milan, who ended the record reign of nine consecutive titles of Italian champions Juventus, can start "a new …
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Crunch time for La Liga's title race as contenders go head to head
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Gerard Pique said in any normal season this weekend would decide La Liga's champion but even he admitted this time there …
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US Rugby League club sacks player for backing Hayne over sex assault
AFP - 4h ago
Former Australian Test player Tony 'T-Rex' Williams was sacked by his American club Friday after coming to the defence …
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Mayweather looking to entertain - for 'crazy' payday
AFP - 4h ago
Floyd Mayweather has untold riches, private jets, yachts and mansions yet the desire to entertain remains.
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Clippers at full strength in dominating win over struggling Lakers
AFP - 5h ago
Paul George scored a team high 24 points as the Los Angeles Clippers clobbered the Los Angeles Lakers 118-94 on Thursday …
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Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic face off in battle for Champions League spot
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Dethroned Juventus host AC Milan on Sunday in a clash of former Serie A title hopefuls now fighting to qualify for the …
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La Liga fever pitch, Bayern on brink and French derby - what to watch in Europe
AFP - 7h ago
Barcelona host Atletico Madrid while Real Madrid face Sevilla as La Liga's title race enters the final straight, Bayern …
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Aussie basketball star threatens Olympic boycott over 'whitewashed' photo shoots
AFP - 9h ago
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage Friday hit out at what she claimed was a lack of racial diversity in Australian …
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Reds on revenge mission, Crusaders on a roll for Super Rugby finals
AFP - 11h ago
The Queensland Reds are seeking revenge while across the Tasman, the Canterbury Crusaders will look to extend their …
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'Dark horse' Evenepoel challenges Yates, Bernal in Giro d'Italia
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Young Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel returns from injury with hopes high that he can challenge the likes Simon Yates and …
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Five key stages on the 2021 Giro d'Italia
AFP - 8h ago
AFP Sport takes a look at the five key stages of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, which runs from May 8-30, before Saturday's …
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Man City eye Premier League title in Champions League final curtain raiser
AFP - 8h ago
Manchester City and Chelsea will play off for the biggest prize in European club football later this month, but there is …
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Nadal reaches Madrid last eight as rivals falter, Barty in final
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Rafael Nadal swept into the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Alexei Popyrin, while …
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Brawl as Mayweather faces off with Youtube star Paul
AFP - 6h ago
Floyd Mayweather was involved in a chaotic brawl on Thursday during the build-up to next month's fight with Internet …
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Focused Phil Mickelson leads by two at Quail Hollow
May 06 2021
Phil Mickelson, seeking to add to his haul of 44 US PGA Tour titles for the first time since 2019, fired a …
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Roma's former child refugee Darboe plays his heroes in Europa League
May 06 2021
Former African child refugee Ebrima Darboe, who arrived in Italy alone four years ago and now plays top-flight football …
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Emery gets revenge on 'devastated' Arsenal as Villarreal reach Europa League final
May 06 2021
Villarreal boss Unai Emery came back to haunt Arsenal as the Spanish side held out for a 0-0 draw at the Emirates on …
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Solskjaer blasts United's tight schedule after reaching Europa League final
May 06 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticised football authorities for Manchester United's punishing schedule after his side advanced …
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Aussie star Hewitt delays Tennis Hall of Fame entry to 2022
May 06 2021
Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt of Australia said Thursday his induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame …
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Man United into Europa League final despite defeat in Rome
May 06 2021
Manchester United advanced to the Europa League final 8-5 on aggregate on Thursday despite losing 3-2 to Roma at the …
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Emery gets Arsenal revenge as Villarreal set up Man Utd Europa League final
May 06 2021
Villarreal will face Manchester United in the Europa League final after the Spanish side held out for a 0-0 draw at …
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Lions boss Gatland says 'durability' fears key to Sexton's omission
May 06 2021
Warren Gatland said concerns over Johnny Sexton's "durability" lay behind one of his "toughest decisions" in omitting …
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Madrid's Hazard 'sorry' for 'offensive' post-Champions League exit behaviour
May 06 2021
Eden Hazard apologised on Thursday after images appeared of him smiling in the aftermath of Real Madrid's Champions …
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Nadal, Osaka win top Laureus sports awards
May 06 2021
Tennis players Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka picked up the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards on …
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Hertha down Freiburg to climb out of relegation places
May 06 2021
Hertha Berlin climbed out of the Bundesliga relegation places on Thursday with a 3-0 home win over Freiburg in their …
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MCC denies talk of 'revolt' over Heyhoe Flint statue plan
May 06 2021
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) said on Thursday plans to install a permanent memorial to women's cricket great Rachael …
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Canelo fights Saunders to unify titles before 70,000 in Texas
May 06 2021
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez faces Britain's undefeated Billy Joe Saunders in a world super middleweight unification showdown …
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Alonso admits F1 return 'challenge' but 'capable of driving better'
May 06 2021
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso admits his return to Formula One has been a "challenge" but is "not worried" by …
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France, Australia to play three Tests in 11 days
May 06 2021
France will travel to Australia for three Tests in 11 days this July, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on …
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Nadal makes Madrid last eight as Barty eases into women's final
May 06 2021
Rafael Nadal swept into the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Alexei Popyrin, while …
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Atkinson 'not in right mind' when tasered, father told police
May 06 2021
The jury in the Dalian Atkinson murder trial at Birmingham Crown Court heard a statement Thursday from the former …
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Rangers fined $250,000 by NHL over Wilson fine rant
May 06 2021
The National Hockey League slapped the New York Rangers with a $250,000 fine on Thursday following the team's furious …
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Pakistan ready to hand Test debut to 36-year-old seamer Tabish
May 06 2021
Pakistan could hand a surprise Test debut to 36-year-old seamer Tabish Khan in the second Test against Zimbabwe starting …
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Ed Sheeran to sponsor Ipswich shirt next season
May 06 2021
Four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran will be the shirt sponsor for his boyhood team Ipswich Town next season, the club …
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English grounds consider role as IPL stand-in - reports
May 06 2021
Several Test grounds in England are ready to act as stand-in hosts for the concluding matches of this year's …
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Foreign money and coaching sees English clubs dominate in Europe again
May 06 2021
For the second time in three years the UEFA Champions League final will be an all-English affair, with the financial …
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Barty gets Badosa revenge to reach Madrid final
May 06 2021
Ashleigh Barty cruised into the Madrid Open final on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Paula Badosa, as the world number …
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Pfizer/BioNTech to supply vaccines for Olympic athletes
May 06 2021
US drugs giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech on Thursday announced a deal with the International Olympic …
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Wales skipper Jones to lead Lions in South Africa
May 06 2021
Veteran Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will lead the 2021 British and Irish Lions in South Africa but there was no place …
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Lions king Jones 'completes rugby CV'
May 06 2021
In one of the worst-kept secrets in the history of the British and Irish Lions, Alun Wyn Jones was confirmed as captain …
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Pacquiao in 'final stages' of talks for Mikey Garcia fight: aide
May 06 2021
Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao is in the "final stages" of talks for a bout against American star Mikey Garcia, …
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Thiem downs De Minaur to make Madrid quarter-finals
May 06 2021
Dominic Thiem qualified for the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Thursday after beating Australia's Alex de Minaur …
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FIFA postpone June World Cup qualifiers in Africa
May 06 2021
FIFA confirmed on Thursday that the 2022 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for Africa during June have been postponed until …
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Leeds' Costa to miss end of season
May 06 2021
Leeds United winger Helder Costa will miss the final four games of the Premier League season with a back problem, club …
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Chelsea's Werner relieved by Champions League redemption
May 06 2021
Timo Werner admitted he was relieved to redeem himself with a goal against Real Madrid which helped put Chelsea into the …
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Aussie IPL cricketers flee India for Maldives but top Kiwis remain
May 06 2021
Australian cricketers fled Covid-ravaged India for the Maldives Thursday, but New Zealand's top stars are stuck in Delhi …
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Jazz regain top spot in the West, Reserves help Hawks down Suns
May 06 2021
Jordan Clarkson scored a team high of 30 points as the NBA-leading Utah Jazz won their third straight with a 126-94 NBA …
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New Zealand weightlifter set to be first transgender Olympian
May 06 2021
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic …
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Hosting IPL not a mistake, insists India cricket chief
May 06 2021
India's cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has defended the attempt to hold the Indian Premier League during the country's …
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Ex-49er, Australian rugby star Hayne jailed for sex assault
May 06 2021
Former Australia rugby league star and San Francisco 49er Jarryd Hayne was Thursday jailed for five years and nine …
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Oshie nets hat trick as Capitals-Rangers brawl from the opening bell
May 06 2021
An emotional TJ Oshie scored a hat trick Wednesday as the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 4-2 in a …
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NBA's Hachimura gets racist messages 'almost every day'
May 06 2021
Japanese NBA rising star Rui Hachimura said he receives racist messages "almost every day", as uproar grows over the …
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Oshie scores hat trick as Capitals beat Rangers in fight-filled contest
May 06 2021
An emotional TJ Oshie, scored a hat trick Wednesday as the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 4-2 in a …
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Hamilton pursues 100th pole as 'nip and tuck' title battle arrives in Spain
May 06 2021
The Formula One circus pitches up in Barcelona this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix with Red Bull's tantalising tilt …
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Gangs, gunshots 'the norm' in Springbok Kolbe's 'rough' childhood
May 06 2021
More than most people, South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe, now the toast of Toulouse, is used to avoiding trouble.
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Nets Irving fined $35k for refusing reporters interviews
May 06 2021
The National Basketball Association slapped Kyrie Irving with a $35,000 fine on Wednesday, because the Brooklyn Nets …
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Nadal cruises into Madrid last 16, Barty faces surprising Badosa in semis
May 06 2021
Rafael Nadal began his bid for a sixth Madrid Open title in simple fashion on Wednesday, easing past youngster Carlos …
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Real Madrid outclassed by Chelsea as defeat raises fresh doubts around old guard
May 05 2021
Real Madrid were not just beaten but outplayed, their defeat by Chelsea on Wednesday clear enough to spell the end of a …
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Tuchel transformation takes Chelsea to brink of Champions League glory
May 05 2021
Sacked by Paris Saint-Germain on Christmas Eve, Thomas Tuchel is going back to the Champions League final for a second …
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Chelsea dominate Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final
May 05 2021
Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount …
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Tuchel salutes Chelsea's desire as Blues reach Champions League final
May 05 2021
Thomas Tuchel hailed the hunger of his "fantastic" Chelsea stars as they reached the Champions League final with a 2-0 …
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Three things we learned from Chelsea v Real Madrid
May 05 2021
Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 to clinch a 3-1 aggregate success in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.
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McIlroy among stars rejecting golf Super League 'money grab'
May 05 2021
Rory McIlroy dismissed revived talk of a golf Super League as a "money grab" on Wednesday as the PGA Tour reportedly …
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Hazard starts on return to Chelsea with Real Madrid
May 05 2021
Zinedine Zidane handed Eden Hazard a start on his return to Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid aim to prevent Chelsea …
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Man Utd's Liverpool clash rearranged after fan fury
May 05 2021
Manchester United will have to play three Premier League matches in five days after their postponed clash with Liverpool …
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Fonseca backs Mourinho to thrive at Roma
May 05 2021
Paulo Fonseca has backed Jose Mourinho to thrive at Roma when the former Tottenham boss replaces him as manager at the …
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Man City's Sterling abused online after social media boycott
May 05 2021
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has been racially abused on Instagram less than 48 hours after the Premier …
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