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England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup
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England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes debacle and a series of failures at global …
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Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs
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Holders India will enter the T20 World Cup as firm favourites on home soil, but coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense …
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'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins
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For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the treacherous road to the Super Bowl involves more than a series of …
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Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams
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Eddie Jones said Tuesday that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the …
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Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross
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Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is among those who believe Ireland are in decline as a rugby force, but …
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Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races
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The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will feature 306 male and female skiers from more than 70 countries racing in 10 …
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Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions
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The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Friday as the Games return to their traditional heartland of the European …
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Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations
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England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland's grip on the competition with coach …
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Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball leads Hornets fightback
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Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory …
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Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10
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Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history as the first mothers ranked inside the WTA Tour's top 10 at the …
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Italy's spread-out Olympics face transport challenge
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One of the biggest challenges in this month's Winter Olympics may be off the slopes: moving hundreds of thousands of …
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FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump
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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald …
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Side hustle: Part-time refs take charge of Super Bowl
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What do a tax fraud investigator, a physical therapist and a health insurance salesman have in common? They are all …
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Hosts Australia to open Rugby World Cup against Hong Kong
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Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of next year's Rugby World Cup, with defending …
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NFL chief expects Bad Bunny to unite Super Bowl audience
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National Football League chief Roger Goodell on Monday said he expects Bad Bunny to deliver a unifying performance at …
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Australia's Hazlewood to miss start of T20 World Cup
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Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages of the Twenty20 World Cup as he recovers from hamstring and …
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Liverpool seal Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day
Feb 02 2026
Liverpool won the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League transfer …
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Sunderland rout 'childish' Burnley
Feb 02 2026
Burnley manager Scott Parker blasted his "childish" players after a dismal 3-0 defeat at Sunderland pushed the Premier …
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Former France striker Benzema switches Saudi clubs
Feb 02 2026
French striker Karim Benzema, who fell out with his club Al-Ittihad, has joined another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, the …
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Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day
Feb 02 2026
Liverpool were set to win the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League …
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Sunderland rout hapless Burnley
Feb 02 2026
Sunderland cruised to a 3-0 win against Burnley on Monday to boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe and push the …
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Romero slams 'disgraceful' Spurs squad depth
Feb 02 2026
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero slammed his squad's lack of depth as "disgraceful" after their quiet end to the …
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Borthwick backs Itoje to get 'big roar' off the bench against Wales
Feb 02 2026
Steve Borthwick backed Maro Itoje to make a "massive impact" when the mourning England captain comes off the bench …
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Mateta move to Milan scuppered by medical concerns: source
Feb 02 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta's potential deadline-day move to AC Milan from Crystal Palace has fallen through for medical …
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Italian biathlete Passler suspended after pre-Olympics doping test
Feb 02 2026
Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has failed a doping test and was on Monday provisionally suspended from competing at …
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Sri Lanka drop Test captain De Silva from T20 World Cup squad
Feb 02 2026
Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.
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Arteta seeks Arsenal reinforcement for injured Merino
Feb 02 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are "actively looking" for a replacement for the injured Mikel Merino in the closing hours of …
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Russia uses sport to 'whitewash' its aggression, says Ukraine minister
Feb 02 2026
Sports federations who claim sport is separate from politics should not include armed conflicts in that definition …
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England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener against Wales
Feb 02 2026
England captain Maro Itoje will be on the bench for his side's Six Nations opener at home to Wales on Saturday.
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Rahm says golfers should be 'free' to play where they want after LIV defections
Feb 02 2026
Two-time major winner Jon Rahm on Monday said golfers should be free to choose to play "where they want", following the …
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Rosenior will not rush Estevao return from Brazil
Feb 02 2026
Liam Rosenior has refused to put a timescale on Estevao's return to action for Chelsea after he was granted …
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Mercedes ready to win F1 world title, says Russell
Feb 02 2026
George Russell believes he has been handed a car ready to win the world championship as Mercedes head into a new era for …
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Barca coach Flick 'not happy' with Raphinha thigh strain
Feb 02 2026
Barcelona will be without winger Raphinha for the Copa del Rey clash at second-tier Albacete on Tuesday because of a …
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Rink issues resolved, NHL stars chase Olympic gold at Milan
Feb 02 2026
With ice rink concerns solved just weeks before the opening faceoff, National Hockey League stars return to the Winter …
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San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony
Feb 02 2026
One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of …
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Rodri rages that officials 'don't want' Man City to win
Feb 02 2026
Manchester City midfielder Rodri called on referees "to be neutral" in a furious tirade after their Premier League title …
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African players in Europe: Ouattara dents Villa title hopes
Feb 02 2026
Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara scored the winner as 10-man Brentford dented the Premier League title hopes of Aston …
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Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet - reports
Feb 02 2026
Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million …
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Olympic Games in northern Italy have German twist
Feb 02 2026
Biathlon fans brush up your Italian -- but also your German, for the events this Winter Olympics will be in South Tyrol …
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Knicks boost win streak to six by beating LeBron's Lakers
Feb 02 2026
The New York Knicks spoiled what might have been LeBron James's last game at Madison Square Garden, stretching their win …
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France great Benazzi relishing 'genius' Dupont's Six Nations return
Feb 02 2026
French rugby federation (FFR) vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi says the sport needs "genius" Antoine Dupont as Les …
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South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women's Asian Cup boycott
Feb 02 2026
South Korea football bosses said on Monday they were in talks with players to avert a boycott of next month's Women's …
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Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history
Feb 02 2026
Carlos Alcaraz says that his absolute hatred of losing drives him to keep making landmarks after becoming the youngest …
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Djokovic hints at retirement as time seeps away on history bid
Feb 02 2026
Novak Djokovic leaves the Australian Open still stuck on 24 Grand Slam titles and with fresh doubts about how many more …
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Arsenal scoop $2m prize for winning FIFA Women's Champions Cup
Feb 02 2026
Arsenal scooped the biggest financial prize in women's club football history by beating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time …
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Reigning world champs Tinch, Hocker among Millrose winners
Feb 01 2026
Reigning world champions Cordell Tinch and Cole Hocker won titles Sunday at the 118th Millrose Games indoor track meet, …
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PSG beat Strasbourg after Hakimi red to retake top spot in Ligue 1
Feb 01 2026
Nuno Mendes scored a late winner as Paris Saint-Germain survived the second-half sending-off of Achraf Hakimi to beat …
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Real Madrid scrape win over Rayo, Athletic claim derby draw
Feb 01 2026
Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo …
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Inter eight clear after win at Cremonese marred by fans' flare flinging
Feb 01 2026
Inter Milan extended their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points with Sunday's 2-0 win at Cremonese, a match which …
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NFL Cardinals hire Rams' assistant LaFleur as head coach
Feb 01 2026
Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinater for the Los Angeles Rams, was named head coach of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals on …
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Atletico agree deal to sign Lookman from Atalanta
Feb 01 2026
Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Feb 01 2026
Arsenal moved a step closer to ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title after a dream weekend for the …
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Real Madrid's Bellingham set for month out with hamstring injury
Feb 01 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss the club's upcoming Champions League play-off matches against …
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Man City won't surrender in title race: Guardiola
Feb 01 2026
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will keep fighting for the Premier League title despite blowing a two-goal lead …
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Korda captures weather-shortened LPGA season opener
Feb 01 2026
Nelly Korda captured her 16th career LPGA title on Sunday at the season-opening Tournament of Champions after the event …
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Man City held by Solanke stunner, Sesko delivers 'best feeling' for Man Utd
Feb 01 2026
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge hit a fresh stumbling block as Dominic Solanke's acrobatic strike …
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Emery riled by 'unfair' VAR call as Villa's title hopes fade
Feb 01 2026
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery blasted a VAR intervention to rule out a goal for his side as Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to …
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Guirassy double helps Dortmund move six points behind Bayern
Feb 01 2026
Serhou Guirassy scored twice in the second half as Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat bottom club Heidenheim 3-2 …
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England underline World Cup credentials with series win over Sri Lanka
Feb 01 2026
England completed a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20 international to wrap up the three-match …
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Guirassy brace helps Dortmund move six behind Bayern
Feb 01 2026
Serhou Guirassy scored twice in the second half as Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat last-placed Heidenheim 3-2 …
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Solanke's scorpion kick denies Man City as Spurs hit back
Feb 01 2026
Dominic Solanke's breathtaking scorpion kick delivered a major blow to Manchester City's Premier League title bid as …
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Mbappe penalty earns Real Madrid late win over nine-man Rayo
Feb 01 2026
Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo …
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Carrick revels in 'best feeling' after Man Utd leave it late
Feb 01 2026
Michael Carrick said Manchester United's last-gasp winner against Fulham was the "best feeling" after Benjamin Sesko …
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Olympic chiefs admit 'still work to do' on main ice hockey venue
Feb 01 2026
The main ice hockey venue for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics still needs "frantic" work but all scheduled matches …
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Pope says Winter Olympics 'rekindle hope' for world peace
Feb 01 2026
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that the Winter Olympics -- starting in less than a week's time in northern Italy -- were an …
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Last-gasp Demirovic strike sends Stuttgart fourth
Feb 01 2026
Ermedin Demirovic unleashed a thunderbolt in the 90th minute to send Stuttgart into the top four with a 1-0 home win …
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Sesko strikes to rescue Man Utd, Villa beaten by Brentford
Feb 01 2026
Benjamin Sesko rode to Manchester United's rescue in another thrilling 3-2 win for Michael Carrick's men over Fulham on …
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Coventry says 'sad' about ICE, Wasserman 'distractions' before Olympics
Feb 01 2026
IOC president Kirsty Coventry said on Sunday it was "sad" that the presence of ICE agents and the inclusion of the Los …
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In-form Lyon make it 10 wins in a row
Feb 01 2026
Lyon continued their excellent run of form with a 1-0 win over Lille in Ligue 1 on Sunday making it 10 straight …
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Van der Poel romps to record eighth cyclo-cross world title
Feb 01 2026
Dutch cycling giant Mathieu van der Poel won a record eighth world cyclo-cross title at Hulst in the Netherlands on …
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Man Utd strike late as Carrick extends perfect start in Fulham thriller
Feb 01 2026
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time strike …
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Von Allmen storms to downhill win in final Olympic tune-up
Feb 01 2026
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen powered to a dominant home victory in the men's downhill at Crans-Montana on Sunday in the …
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Resurgent Pakistan seal T20 sweep of Australia
Feb 01 2026
Saim Ayub and Babar Azam hit half-centuries and Mohammad Nawaz took five wickets as Pakistan thrashed Australia by 111 …
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Fiji top sevens standings after comeback win in Singapore
Feb 01 2026
Fiji produced a stirring second-half comeback to overcome a 12-point deficit and beat France in the men's final at the …
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win 'dream' Australian Open
Feb 01 2026
Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to …
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Alcaraz says Nadal inspired him to 'special' Australian Open title
Feb 01 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said having Rafael Nadal watching in the crowd helped drive him to a maiden Australian Open title on …
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Djokovic says 'been a great ride' after Melbourne final loss
Feb 01 2026
Novak Djokovic said it had been "a great ride" and "God knows what happens tomorrow" after losing Sunday's Australian …
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Carlos Alcaraz: tennis history-maker with shades of Federer
Feb 01 2026
Carlos Alcaraz has an easy charm and broad Tom Cruise-like smile, but underneath the cool exterior is a highly driven …
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Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title
Feb 01 2026
Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to …
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Alcaraz one set from victory in Australian Open final
Feb 01 2026
Carlos Alcaraz won the third set of the Australian Open final 6-3 against Novak Djokovic on Sunday to lead 2-1 and move …
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Alcaraz wins second set to level Australian Open final
Feb 01 2026
World number one Carlos Alcaraz won the second set against Novak Djokovic 6-2 to leave the Australian Open final finely …
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Italy's extrovert Olympic icon Alberto Tomba insists he is 'shy guy'
Feb 01 2026
Alberto Tomba is one of the icons of Italian winter sports, a dashing skier who collected three Olympic golds and won …
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Chloe Kim goes for unprecedented snowboard halfpipe Olympic treble
Feb 01 2026
Chloe Kim arrives at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on the brink of a historic third straight women's halfpipe gold, …
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Djokovic wins first set of Australian Open final
Feb 01 2026
Novak Djokovic won the first set of the men's Australian Open final 6-2 over world number one Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday …
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Denmark's Andresen swoops to win Cadel Evans Road Race
Feb 01 2026
Denmark's Tobias Lund Andresen pounced on British sprinter Matthew Brennan in the dash to the finish to win the Cadel …
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Volkanovski beats Lopes in rematch to defend UFC featherweight title
Feb 01 2026
Australian Alexander Volkanovski cemented his supremacy in the UFC featherweight division on Sunday after again …
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'Quiet assassin' Rybakina targets world number one after Melbourne win
Feb 01 2026
Elena Rybakina beat the two top-ranked players in the world to win the Australian Open and show that her quiet …
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LA Olympic chief 'deeply regrets' flirty Maxwell emails in Epstein files
Feb 01 2026
Los Angeles Olympics chief Casey Wasserman apologized on Saturday after decades-old flirty emails between him and …
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Rose powers to commanding six-shot lead at Torrey Pines
Feb 01 2026
Justin Rose fired seven birdies in another dominant display on Torrey Pines' formidable South Course on Saturday, his …
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Napoli edge Fiorentina as injury crisis deepens
Jan 31 2026
Italian champions Napoli edged lowly Fiorentina 2-1 in Serie A on Saturday to keep pace in the title race, three days …
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Barca wasteful but beat Elche to extend Liga lead
Jan 31 2026
Barcelona spurned some big chances but still moved four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win at …
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Konate cut short compassionate leave to ease Liverpool injury crisis
Jan 31 2026
Ibrahima Konate said he returned to Liverpool ahead of schedule after the death of his father to aid the Premier League …
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Dodgers manager Roberts says Ohtani won't pitch in Classic
Jan 31 2026
Shohei Ohtani will play for Japan but won't pitch for the defending champions in March's World Baseball Classic, Los …
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De Zerbi 'ready to go to war' to solve Marseille troubles
Jan 31 2026
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said he is "ready to go to war" with the club's season in danger of unravelling as a …
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Barca triumph at Elche to extend Liga lead
Jan 31 2026
Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win at Elche to move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday, with goals from …
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Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Chelsea, Liverpool stage comebacks
Jan 31 2026
Arsenal settled fears of a collapse in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by thrashing Leeds 4-0 …
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Korda defies cold and wind to lead LPGA opener
Jan 31 2026
Nelly Korda overcame brutal conditions to fire an eight-under par 64 and grab a three-stroke lead in Saturday's …
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La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Atonio retirement
Jan 31 2026
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffered a rare home defeat on Saturday losing 44-24 to Lyon in the French Top 14 after an …
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Ekitike, Wirtz give Liverpool sight of bright future in Newcastle win
Jan 31 2026
Liverpool ended their wait for a Premier League win in 2026 as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz starred in a 4-1 win over …
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West Indies 'tick boxes' in shortened T20 against South Africa
Jan 31 2026
West Indian captain Shai Hope said his team were "ticking more boxes" after they won a reduced-overs third and final T20 …
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Chelsea have something 'special' says Rosenior
Jan 31 2026
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's dramatic fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 on Saturday showed his side …
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'Empowering': Ireland's first female sumo wrestler blazes a trail
Jan 31 2026
Sweat darkened the white "dohyo" ring mat as Ireland's first female sumo wrestler shoved and strained, learning a …
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