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Celtics chase second straight NBA title in playoff field led by Thunder, Cavs
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The NBA champion Boston Celtics launch their bid for a title repeat in a playoff landscape altered by the emergence of …
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Heat and Grizzlies take final spots in the NBA playoffs
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Tyler Herro scored 30 points as the Miami Heat reached the NBA playoffs with a thrilling 123-114 overtime defeat of the …
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Humanoid robots stride into the future with world's first half-marathon
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Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of …
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Dodgers star Ohtani skips trip to Texas to await birth of first child
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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani on Major League Baseball's paternity list on Friday as …
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Thomas maintains two-shot lead at RBC Heritage
Apr 18 2025
Justin Thomas followed up his sizzling 61 with a two-under par 69 on Friday that was good enough to keep him two shots …
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Norris edges Piastri as McLaren top Jeddah practice
Apr 18 2025
Lando Norris drew a line in the sand after his trying time in Bahrain last weekend and bossed a second practice at the …
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Spurs' Popovich reportedly home and well after 'medical incident'
Apr 18 2025
Legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to hospital after a "medical incident" at a restaurant on …
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Alcaraz into Barcelona semis as defending champion Ruud exits
Apr 18 2025
Carlos Alcaraz battled into the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open on Friday with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Alex de Minaur …
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Evenepoel returns with victory in Brabantse Pijl
Apr 18 2025
Remco Evenepoel said even he was surprised as he won the Brabantse Pijl one-day race on Friday in Belgium on his …
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F1 success is 'like cooking' - Ferrari head chef Vasseur
Apr 18 2025
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur likened success in the cauldron of Formula One on Friday to "cooking".
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Cycling mulls slowing bikes to make road racing safer
Apr 18 2025
The head of cycling's governing body said it is wrestling with the idea of reducing the maximum power riders can …
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Klopp 'happy' in new job despite Real Madrid rumours: agent
Apr 18 2025
Jurgen Klopp is "very happy" in his current post at Red Bull despite rumours linking him to a return to management with …
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Maresca confident he will survive Chelsea slump
Apr 18 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he maintains the full backing of the club's owners despite growing disquiet among the …
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Arsenal's Havertz could return for Champions League final
Apr 18 2025
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he would bet on Kai Havertz returning before the end of the season as his recovery from a …
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Flick demands answers from La Liga for 'joke' schedule
Apr 18 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday demanded to meet with La Liga officials over what he called a "joke" schedule, …
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'Maddest game' sums up Man Utd career for Maguire
Apr 18 2025
Harry Maguire said the "maddest game" of his life summed up a topsy-turvy Manchester United career after scoring the …
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'Not the time to discuss future', says Alonso amid Real Madrid links
Apr 18 2025
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday refused to shut down speculation he could be set for a move to Real Madrid …
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Southgate's ex-assistant Holland fired by Japan's Yokohama
Apr 18 2025
Former England assistant Steve Holland was fired by Japanese side Yokohama F-Marinos, the club said Friday, less than …
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No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot
Apr 18 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes maintaining the squad that is romping towards the Premier League title is more …
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Man Utd beat Lyon in Europa League epic, Spurs and Athletic Bilbao reach semis
Apr 18 2025
Harry Maguire headed in the winner as Manchester United produced an astonishing extra-time comeback on Thursday to beat …
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Postecoglou sticking around 'a little longer' as Spurs show fight in Frankfurt
Apr 18 2025
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou took aim at his critics after beating Eintracht Frankfurt to reach the Europa League …
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Slegers targets Lyon scalp in pursuit of Arsenal European glory
Apr 18 2025
Renee Slegers' Arsenal will go into the first leg of their Women's Champions League clash against European giants Lyon …
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Lyon left to regroup for Champions League bid after painful European exit
Apr 18 2025
Lyon must somehow pick themselves up to try to qualify for next season's Champions League after their agonising exit …
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Unravelling Real Madrid face Athletic Bilbao Liga test
Apr 18 2025
Real Madrid are still reeling from their Champions League destruction by Arsenal but must immediately refocus when they …
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Napoli disturbing buoyant Inter's peace in Serie A Easter bonanza
Apr 18 2025
Napoli are hot on Inter Milan's heels as the Serie A title race heads into a packed Easter weekend with Antonio Conte's …
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Disappointed Dortmund chase consistency with Europe at stake
Apr 18 2025
Champions League finalists less than a year ago, Borussia Dortmund host Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga on …
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Yan and Buhai share lead at LA Championship
Apr 18 2025
China's Liu Yan and South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai both shot 9-under par rounds of 63 to share the lead after the first …
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Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
Apr 18 2025
Liverpool could seal the Premier League on Sunday should the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal …
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CAF crackdown after trouble in African club matches
Apr 18 2025
Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Mouloudia Alger of Algeria were the clubs hardest hit …
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Man Utd buy time to make miserable season 'special', says Amorim
Apr 18 2025
Manchester United can turn a miserable season into a memorable one, Ruben Amorim said Thursday after watching his Red …
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Thomas three clear at RBC Heritage after sizzling 61
Apr 17 2025
Justin Thomas fired a sensational 10-under-par 61 to open up a three-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Tour's …
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Man Utd stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semis
Apr 17 2025
Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to …
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Frankfurt's Goetze sidelined with leg injury
Apr 17 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Mario Goetze is set for a stint on the sidelines with a muscle injury sustained in the …
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Spurs players 'never lost belief', says Postecoglou
Apr 17 2025
Embattled Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou said Thursday's 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, which sent them to the Europa …
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Solanke penalty sends Spurs to Europa League semis
Apr 17 2025
A first-half Dominic Solanke penalty sent Tottenham to a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday and into the …
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Jacks helps Mumbai beat Hyderabad in IPL
Apr 17 2025
The Mumbai Indians batters and bowlers starred in a comfortable four-wicket victory overt Sunrisers Hyderabad in the …
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Andreeva knocked out by Alexandrova in Stuttgart last 16
Apr 17 2025
In-form teenager Mirra Andreeva crashed out of the WTA event in Stuttgart on Thursday after going down in straight sets …
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'Not at 50' - Alonso sets retirement limit
Apr 17 2025
Spain's Formula One 'golden oldie' Fernando Alonso set a date on his retirement on Thursday, saying he won't be behind …
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Alcaraz finds best to reach Barcelona Open quarters
Apr 17 2025
Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second set wobble to defeat Laslo Djere 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday and reach the Barcelona Open …
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Verstappen dismisses Red Bull exit fears
Apr 17 2025
Max Verstappen has brushed aside fears of a possible Red Bull exit, saying on Thursday "I'm just focusing on driving".
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'Slow but steady' progress for Martin after Qatar MotoGP crash
Apr 17 2025
World MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is "slowly but steadily" improving, his Aprilia team said on Thursday, four days …
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Pogacar-Van der Poel duel inspires Evenepoel comeback
Apr 17 2025
Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel has drawn inspiration during his struggle with injury and personal demons by …
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Bearman back at 'special' debut-track Jeddah
Apr 17 2025
Oliver Bearman reflected Thursday on his "special" relationship with Jeddah's Corniche circuit, venue for this weekend's …
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France full-back Dulin to retire at end of season
Apr 17 2025
France international full-back Brice Dulin, who won two Champions Cup titles with La Rochelle, announced on Thursday …
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Ukrainian tennis player seeks legal justice over 'moral abuse'
Apr 17 2025
Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko said she will "seek justice in court" after claiming she had suffered "moral …
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Nuno says Forest still in control of Champions League chase
Apr 17 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo says Nottingham Forest's Champions League qualification bid is still "in our hands" despite back to …
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Malinin, Liu help US take early lead at skating's World Team Trophy
Apr 17 2025
US world figure skating champions Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu dazzled again to help their country take a commanding lead …
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Etzebeth returns to Sharks lineup after concussion absence
Apr 17 2025
Veteran Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will return to action on Friday after four months out with injuries that included …
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Bayern forced to watch on as home final dream 'shattered'
Apr 17 2025
When the football world casts its eyes at Munich's Allianz Arena in May for the Champions League final, home side Bayern …
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Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract
Apr 17 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday signed a new two-year contract with the club, ending months of fevered …
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Anger as China club plays hours after striker Boupendza's death
Apr 17 2025
Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC's decision to go ahead with a league match hours after the death of …
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Sexton moves into coaching role with Ireland and Lions
Apr 17 2025
Former international fly-half Johnny Sexton has been appointed as assistant coach of Ireland and will also take up a …
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Ancelotti exposed as Real Madrid struggle to accommodate Mbappe
Apr 17 2025
Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid was envisioned to expand their Champions League domination, but he was muzzled by …
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Arteta's Arsenal come of age with Madrid masterclass
Apr 17 2025
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side came of age as they dethroned Champions League kings Real Madrid with ease to reach the …
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F1 on Jeddah's streets - talking points ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP
Apr 17 2025
This weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first 'triple header' of the season.
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Heat scorch Bulls to advance, Mavericks upset Kings
Apr 17 2025
Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes …
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No room for sentiment as Hinault returns to site of world title glory
Apr 17 2025
French cycling legend Bernard Hinault is licking his lips at the prospect of current superstars Tadej Pogacar and …
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Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent
Apr 17 2025
Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs "poaching" teenage talent, with chairman Daniel …
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Heat scorch Bulls to keep playoff dream alive
Apr 17 2025
Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes …
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Australia's Mary Fowler set for long lay-off after ACL injury
Apr 17 2025
Australia winger Mary Fowler said she is facing a long spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate …
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CONCACAF chief rejects 64-team World Cup plan for 2030
Apr 17 2025
The South American proposal for the 2030 World Cup to feature 64 teams has received a serious blow with CONCACAF …
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Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis
Apr 17 2025
Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a …
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'No problem' if Real Madrid replace me: Ancelotti
Apr 17 2025
Carlo Ancelotti accepted Real Madrid may look to replace him as coach after Arsenal knocked out the Champions League …
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Rice 'knew' Arsenal would dethrone Real Madrid
Apr 16 2025
Declan Rice said Arsenal are on course for "special things" after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on …
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Inter dreaming of treble glory after reaching Champions League semis
Apr 16 2025
Inter Milan's treble dream is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday …
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Newcastle thrash Crystal Palace to go third in Premier League
Apr 16 2025
Newcastle soared up to third in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Wednesday to close in on a …
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'No limits' for treble-hunting Inter, says Pavard
Apr 16 2025
Benjamin Pavard said that Inter Milan can go as far as they want after the France defender helped fire the Italians into …
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Inter off Bayern to reach Champions League last four
Apr 16 2025
Inter Milan's treble dream treble is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on …
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Ruud keeps Barcelona Open defence on course
Apr 16 2025
Barcelona Open holder Casper Ruud ousted Hamad Medjedovic 7-5, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
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Arsenal defeat Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis
Apr 16 2025
Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a …
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Inter hold off Bayern to reach Champions League last four
Apr 16 2025
Inter Milan reached the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday after drawing 2-2 with Bayern Munich to win a …
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Starc stars as Delhi beat Rajasthan in Super Over
Apr 16 2025
Delhi Capitals edged out Rajasthan Royals in the IPL's first Super Over of the season after pace bowler Mitchell Starc …
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Amorim asks McIlroy to bring Masters magic to Man Utd
Apr 16 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has invited Masters champion Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford to help inspire the …
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Starc stars as Delhi beat Rajasthan in IPL's Super Over thriller
Apr 16 2025
Delhi Capitals edged out Rajasthan Royals in IPL's first Super Over of the season after pace bowler Mitchell Starc …
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Son to miss Spurs' Europa League trip to Frankfurt
Apr 16 2025
Son Heung-min will miss Tottenham's crunch Europa League return leg at Eintracht Frankfurt with a foot injury, manager …
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Chelsea fans must 'trust' the process despite blip, says Maresca
Apr 16 2025
Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea are improving despite an alarming slump in form that has put the Blues at risk of missing …
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Zverev joins Shelton in Munich ATP quarters
Apr 16 2025
German world number three Alexander Zverev is through to the quarter-finals of the ATP event in Munich after cruising to …
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Sports bodies have 'no excuses' on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
Apr 16 2025
Campaigners say there are "no excuses" for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports events after a …
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Onana to return in goal for Man Utd against Lyon: Amorim
Apr 16 2025
Andre Onana will be recalled for Manchester United's season-defining Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon …
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Gabon striker Boupendza dies after 11th floor fall
Apr 16 2025
Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a …
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PSG keep Champions League bid alive, despite old ghosts reappearing
Apr 16 2025
Paris Saint-Germain's bid to win a first Champions League crown remains on course but the French giants only just …
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All Black Ioane to join Leinster on six-month 'sabbatical'
Apr 16 2025
All Black centre Rieko Ioane is to join Champions Cup semi-finalists Leinster for next season, the player and his New …
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Employee dead, client critical after Paris cryotherapy session goes wrong
Apr 16 2025
A cryotherapy session in Paris has turned deadly with one woman dying and another hospitalised in critical condition due …
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Barca suffer morale blow in Dortmund amid quadruple hunt
Apr 16 2025
Barcelona reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2019 but Wednesday's defeat by Borussia …
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Cycling fan admits throwing bottle at Van der Poel was 'stupid'
Apr 16 2025
The spectator who threw a water bottle at Mathieu van der Poel during the Paris-Roubaix race last weekend has apologised …
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Troubled Red Bull search for path back to fast lane
Apr 16 2025
Ailing Red Bull arrive on the Red Sea for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah desperate to prevent their …
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Skating comeback queen Liu says she can get even better for Olympics
Apr 16 2025
Figure skater Alysa Liu feared she might "humiliate" herself on her comeback last year, but now she is women's world …
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Kerr salutes Harvard defiance over Trump after Warriors win
Apr 16 2025
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr rallied to the support of Harvard University on Wednesday, praising the US …
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'Magician' Chahal casts spell with IPL heroics
Apr 16 2025
Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been out of the Indian national team for two years but is toast of the cricketing …
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Butler, 'Batman' Curry shine as Warriors down Grizzlies to reach playoffs
Apr 16 2025
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 75 points as the Golden State Warriors squeezed into the NBA playoffs on …
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Skating 'Quad God' Malinin ready for Olympic favourite tag
Apr 16 2025
Double world figure skating champion Ilia Malinin knows he will have a target on his back at next year's Winter …
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Toppmoeller has ascendant Frankfurt challenging their limits
Apr 16 2025
Ahead of Thursday's return home leg against Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoeller has his side on the …
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Onana faces date with destiny as Man Utd chase Lyon win
Apr 16 2025
Andre Onana faces a potentially make-or-break match for his Manchester United career against Lyon in the Europa League …
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Emery targets 'next step' for Aston Villa after Champions League heroics
Apr 16 2025
Unai Emery believes there is more to come from Aston Villa as they exited the Champions League with pride after a …
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'Gap too big' for Dortmund after first leg, says Guirassy
Apr 15 2025
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy said his side had sealed their fate with a poor first leg performance in …
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'We thought the tie was over': Dembele admits PSG switched off against Villa
Apr 15 2025
Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele said his side needed to learn not to switch off in big games after almost …
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Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death
Apr 15 2025
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's daughter told a court Tuesday his death "would have been avoided" if doctors …
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PSG survive Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2025
Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League …
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Barcelona 'justified' semi-final spot despite Dortmund loss, says Flick
Apr 15 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side deserved to reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 loss in the …
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Barca through to Champions League semis despite Guirassy hat-trick
Apr 15 2025
Barcelona are through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win, despite losing 3-1 at Borussia …
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French Ligue 1 clubs vote to break TV deal with DAZN
Apr 15 2025
French Ligue 1 clubs on Tuesday voted in favour of breaking their domestic television deal with DAZN at the end of this …
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Kane urges Bayern to hit the mark against Inter in Champions League
Apr 15 2025
Harry Kane said Tuesday that he hoped he and his Bayern Munich teammates will be clinical in front of goal in their …
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