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NASCAR boss pays tribute to 'badass' Kyle Busch
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NASCAR chief Steve O'Donnell paid tribute to "American badass" Kyle Busch on Friday, one day after the two-time Cup …
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in sprint qualifying
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George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian …
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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time
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Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de …
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Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph
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Former England No 8 Billy Vunipola was instrumental as Montpellier trounced Ulster 59-26 on Friday in Bilbao, Spain, to …
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Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead
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Im Sung-jae conjured a hole-in-one and a closing eagle to cap a 10-under par 61 on Friday to share the early clubhouse …
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FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
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The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event …
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Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell
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Championship leading Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli set the pace on Friday ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell …
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Klaasen helps Hyderabad past Bangalore
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A powerhouse batting display, headlined by three frenetic half-centuries, set up Sunrisers Hyderabad’s comprehensive …
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Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title
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Coco Gauff is keen to sidestep any pressure that might come with starting Roland Garros as the defending women's …
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Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says Kompany
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said former mentor Pep Guardiola, who announced on Friday he is leaving Manchester …
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Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros
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Rafael Jodar may share the same first name and nationality as Roland Garros' greatest ever champion but the Spanish …
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Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts
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Stan Wawrinka says he is considering giving the famous pair of shorts he wore en route to the 2015 French Open title a …
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Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'
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Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart.
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Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi
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Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they battle to avoid a first …
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Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final
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Barcelona star Alexia Putellas on Friday refused to answer questions about her future beyond this season as the former …
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Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead
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Alberto Bettiol won the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday while Afonso Eulalio retained the overall lead as the …
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Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach
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Michael Carrick said he wanted to make Manchester United challengers for major trophies again after the club confirmed …
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Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros
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Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.
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Sinner says returning to Roland Garros 'special feeling' after 2025 final
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World number one Jannik Sinner said on Friday that coming back to the home of the French Open was "nice" despite it …
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PSG defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed
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Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, on Friday sought to have the case …
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Man City needed 'new energy' as Guardiola seeks break from coaching
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Pep Guardiola said Friday he feared he would run out of the energy required to lead Manchester City after announcing his …
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Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open
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Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious …
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Tennis players 'ignored', want 'respect' in Grand Slam pay dispute
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World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …
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Dethroned clay queen Swiatek 'willing to fight'
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For the first time since 2022, Iga Swiatek comes into the French Open without the status of defending women's champion …
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Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City
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Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden …
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Leinster's Cullen wants Champions Cup to be 'protected' after format change reports
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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said on Friday organisers need to safeguard the Champions Cup following reports the …
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Tennis players 'ignored' but 'united' in Grand Slam pay dispute
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World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …
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Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
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Thomas Tuchel said Friday he has no fears after leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly …
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Tennis players 'ignored' in pay dispute, says Fritz
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World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …
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Pick of Pep Guardiola's quotes during his time at Manchester City
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The curtain is coming down on Pep Guardiola's trophy-laden spell as manager of Manchester City.
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Leinster's Lowe misses out on Champions Cup final selection
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Ireland winger James Lowe has been omitted from Leinster's team for this weekend's Champions Cup final with holders …
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Tuchel has no fears after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
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Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly …
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Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager
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Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a …
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Pep Guardiola's finest Manchester City moments
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Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade that has secured his status as one football's all-time …
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Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
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Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football during a …
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Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager - club
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Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a …
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Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad
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Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad …
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PSG's Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed
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Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in …
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Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool
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Arne Slot said on Friday he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after the Egyptian appeared to take …
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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post
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Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season.
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Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback
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Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest …
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Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad
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Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England's World Cup …
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Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports
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Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's England …
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Dynasties clash as Barcelona and Lyon face off in Women's Champions League final
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The two dominant forces in European women's football over the last decade go head-to-head in Saturday's Champions League …
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Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs
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Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI …
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North Korean women deny 'rough' play ahead of Asian club final
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The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years said his players were not "rough" as …
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Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback
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Japan's former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday he was coming out of retirement and targeting an …
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Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup
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Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of …
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What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
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La Liga draws to a close this weekend with several matters still to be resolved, even though Hansi Flick's Barcelona …
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Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
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Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks …
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Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
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The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 …
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Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
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The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on …
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French football's pioneering British champions
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French giants Paris Saint-Germain secured a 14th league title last week to continue their recent Ligue 1 domination.
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Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
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Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time …
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Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
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In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a …
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Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
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The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite …
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'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone
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Kurtley Beale says he still has "fire in the belly" as the veteran Australian back readies to move past All Blacks great …
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Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
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Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in …
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Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year
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Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late …
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Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence
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Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's …
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
May 21 2026
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died …
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Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts
May 21 2026
George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he …
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'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph
May 21 2026
Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 …
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Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released
May 21 2026
Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won …
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Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title
May 21 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, …
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World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
May 21 2026
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the …
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Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph
May 21 2026
Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph …
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Clinical Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win
May 21 2026
Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.
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Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink
May 21 2026
Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their …
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Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad
May 21 2026
England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World …
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Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens
May 21 2026
Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the …
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
May 21 2026
World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next …
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Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup
May 21 2026
Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled …
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Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title
May 21 2026
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League …
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Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
May 21 2026
Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains …
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Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw
May 21 2026
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in …
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Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid
May 21 2026
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out …
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Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?
May 21 2026
Many of the world's tennis stars will protest against perceived low prize money when they gather at Roland Garros for …
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Arteta alone in garden when Arsenal clinched Premier League title
May 21 2026
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League …
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Lustrinelli succeeds Eta as Union Berlin coach
May 21 2026
Swiss coach Mauro Lustrinelli has replaced Marie-Louise Eta as coach of Union Berlin, the Bundesliga club announced on …
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Alex Marquez out of Italy, Hungary MotoGP races after crash
May 21 2026
Spanish rider Alex Marquez will be sidelined for at least the next two MotoGP races after suffering two fractures in a …
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In Ankara, Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process
May 21 2026
At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa …
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Sri Lanka cricket finances 'greater than feared': interim chief
May 21 2026
Financial irregularities surrounding Sri Lankan cricket were far worse than feared, government-appointed administrators …
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London next step in all-women Athlos' goal to be 'F1 of track and field'
May 21 2026
London is to host a star-studded all-women Athlos track and field meet on September 18 as founder Alexis Ohanian builds …
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Bordeaux-Begles' Lucu on verge of Basque 'dream' with Champions Cup final
May 21 2026
Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will lead out Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup final against Leinster in Bilbao on Saturday …
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Juve risk disaster as Serie A's Champions League race goes down to the wire
May 21 2026
Juventus' season is at risk of turning into a disaster ahead of Sunday's fraught Turin derby which could end with their …
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Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win
May 21 2026
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers' title bid this …
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Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
May 21 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled the Oklahoma City Thunder level with San Antonio on Wednesday, as the defending NBA …
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South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team
May 21 2026
Suwon FC Women's coach has said his team felt "hurt" by a lack of home support after losing to the first North Korean …
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Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup
May 21 2026
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the …
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Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
May 21 2026
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia …
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Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era
May 20 2026
Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an …
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McGinn invites Prince William to join Villa's Europa celebrations
May 20 2026
Aston Villa captain John McGinn invited Prince William to join his side's Europa League victory party after the royal …
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Tielemans reveals secret behind goal that inspired Villa's Europa glory
May 20 2026
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans revealed his superb opener in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg …
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Southampton lose appeal over Championship play-off removal
May 20 2026
Southampton lost an appeal on Wednesday against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final after they were …
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Cavs' Atkinson defends Harden, rues 'collective' defensive woes
May 20 2026
Defiant Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson insisted the Cavaliers can bounce back after an epic fourth-quarter collapse …
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says 2026 his last NFL season
May 20 2026
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that 2026 will be his last NFL season.
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Kolkata see off Mumbai to keep IPL playoff hopes alive
May 20 2026
A clinical bowling display, followed by a decisive stand between Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell, kept Kolkata Knight …
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Silva says it's time for new Man City generation to shine
May 20 2026
Bernardo Silva believes it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City.
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Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying
May 20 2026
Southampton said on Wednesday they had appealed against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as the …
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In-form Narvaez makes it three Giro stage wins
May 20 2026
Jhonatan Narvaez won the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, his third win of this year's renewal as Afonso …
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Borthwick to monitor Lawes as England great targets Test recall
May 20 2026
England coach Steve Borthwick will closely watch Courtney Lawes's form in next season's Prem Rugby competition as the …
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