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Alcaraz extends winning streak, Draper into semi-finals at Queen's
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Carlos Alcaraz was relieved to overcome the challenge of Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at …
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Wirtz wants to 'win everything' for Liverpool after record move
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Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on …
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Gill launches India captaincy reign in style with hundred against England
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Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal …
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Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal
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The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League after Florian Wirtz joined …
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Sabalenka saves four match points against Rybakina to reach Berlin semis
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to book her …
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Liverpool complete record swoop for Wirtz from Leverkusen
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Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal …
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Tennis star Sinner releases duet with Italian tenor Bocelli
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Tennis star Jannik Sinner has turned his hand to music releasing a duet on Friday with the renowned Italian tenor Andrea …
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Zverev battles in Halle, faces Medvedev in semis
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Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli …
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Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
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Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday …
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Draper digs deep to reach Queen's semi-finals for first time
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Jack Draper reached the Queen's Club semi-finals for the first time with a tense 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over American Brandon …
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Afghan-born Nadia Nadim returns to Danish team for Euros
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Former Denmark star Nadia Nadim will make her return to the national team for the women's Euro 2025 tournament after an …
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Ton-up Jaiswal makes England toil in first Test as India take control
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India's Yashasvi Jaiswal marked his first Test innings in England with a superb century and captain Shubman Gill hit an …
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NBA star Durant takes minority PSG stake
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Basketball star Kevin Durant has taken a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions announced Friday, …
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Zverev battles into Halle semis, joined by Medvedev
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Home favourite Alexander Zverev shrugged off a mystery illness at Halle on Friday to battle past Italian Fabio Cobolli …
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Bangladesh's lead over Sri Lanka nears 200 in first Test
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Bangladesh edged ahead of Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test in Galle on Friday, extending their lead to 187 runs …
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Dutch footballer Promes extradited over cocaine smuggling case
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Former Ajax and Dutch international footballer Quincy Promes has been extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands, …
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Liverpool agree deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez: reports
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Liverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million), …
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Sinner says early Halle exit gives him more time to prepare for Wimbledon
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World number one Jannik Sinner is looking forward to a bit of unexpected down-time after his second round loss at Halle, …
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England strike back against India in first Test
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England hit back with two wickets just before lunch on the opening day of the first Test after India threatened to make …
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Kiwi sailing legend Burling joins Italy's America's Cup team
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Three-time America's Cup winning sailor Peter Burling will bring his wealth of experience to Italian outfit Luna Rossa …
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Salah among nominees for PFA Player of the Year award
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Men's …
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Three-time world champion figure skater Sakamoto to retire
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Japan's three-time world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto said Friday she will retire after the Winter Olympics in …
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Rays pitcher Bigge hospitalized after being struck by foul ball
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Hunter Bigge was hospitalized for evaluation after he was struck on the right side of his …
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PSG stunned by Botafogo after Messi lights up Club World Cup
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European champions Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday …
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Thunder ready to play for all the marbles - Gilgeous-Alexander
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The Oklahoma City Thunder "sucked" in a sloppy, lopsided game six loss to the Indiana Pacers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …
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PSG stunned by Botafogo in Club World Cup upset
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Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat against Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday in a …
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Richards strike gives USA spot in Gold Cup quarters
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The USA booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin on …
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Pacers thrash Thunder to stay alive in NBA Finals
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The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday …
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Pacers demolish Thunder to stay alive in NBA Finals
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The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday …
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Australia drop struggling Labuschagne for first West Indies Test
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Australia on Friday dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the opening match of their three-Test tour of the West Indies after a …
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Jeeno Thitikul edges clear as heat takes toll at Women's PGA
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Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul fired a four-under-par 68 to edge into a slender lead as searing heat and humidity tested …
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Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup
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A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on …
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US immigration agents barred from LA Dodgers' stadium: team
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The Los Angeles Dodgers said Thursday the club barred federal immigration agents from the team's stadium parking lot as …
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Barrios double gets Atletico back on track
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Pablo Barrios scored twice as Atletico Madrid bounced back from their Club World Cup opening defeat to Paris …
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World No. 1 Scheffler shares lead at PGA Travelers Championship
Jun 19 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler fired an eagle and seven birdies in an eight-under-par 62 to seize a share of the …
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Messi's 'winning spirit' surprising: Inter Miami's Mascherano
Jun 19 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano admitted he is surprised at Lionel Messi's desire to win after the MLS side shocked …
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Chelsea boss Maresca 'trusts' Mudryk after doping charge
Jun 19 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Thursday he still maintained trust in Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian winger was …
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World No.1 Sinner shocked in Halle second round by Bublik
Jun 19 2025
Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his second-round match on grass at Halle on Thursday to Kazakhstan's Alexander …
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US immigration agents barred from LA baseball stadium: team
Jun 19 2025
Federal immigration agents were barred from entering Dodger Stadium on Thursday after requesting access to the Major …
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French Open winner Gauff falls at first hurdle on Berlin grass
Jun 19 2025
Twelve days after winning her second Grand Slam title at the French Open, Coco Gauff fell at the first hurdle on grass …
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Jorginho gunning for old side Chelsea with Flamengo at Club World Cup
Jun 19 2025
Brazilian giants Flamengo will be hoping the experience of Jorginho can help them get the better of his old side Chelsea …
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Real Madrid star Mbappe released from hospital
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been released from hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, …
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Trawlerman and Buick move into top gear to land Ascot Gold Cup
Jun 19 2025
Trawlerman produced a stunning performance to lead from pillar to post and win Royal Ascot's most historic race the …
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Alcaraz survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals
Jun 19 2025
Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar as the world number two moved into the Queen's …
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Zverev holds off Sonego to reach Halle quarter-finals
Jun 19 2025
World number three Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to see off Italy's Lorenzo Sonego and advance to the …
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Palmeiras ease past Al Ahly in Club World Cup
Jun 19 2025
Palmeiras drew first blood in Club World Cup Group A with a 2-0 victory over Al Ahly on Thursday in New Jersey.
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Stokes adamant Archer 'desperate' for England return
Jun 19 2025
England captain Ben Stokes says Jofra Archer is "absolutely desperate" to be involved in the upcoming home series …
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Palmeiras v Al Ahly Club World Cup clash suspended for weather
Jun 19 2025
The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in Group A was suspended Thursday because of a weather warning.
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Czech champion Kvitova calls time on tennis career
Jun 19 2025
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced Thursday that she will be retiring from the professional tennis …
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Test series win in England bigger prize than IPL, says India captain Gill
Jun 19 2025
Shubman Gill believes captaining India to a Test series victory in England would be a bigger achievement than winning …
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Sabalenka back to winning ways in Berlin
Jun 19 2025
Twelve days after her bruising French Open final defeat, world number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to winning ways as …
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Mahuchikh, Holloway headline Paris Diamond League
Jun 19 2025
Yaroslava Mahuchikh headlines the Diamond League meet in Paris on Friday as athletes continue to fine-tune their form …
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Russell signs new deal at Premiership champions Bath
Jun 19 2025
Scotland captain and British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell has signed a new deal with Bath until 2028, the newly …
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Sabalenka back to winnings ways in Berlin
Jun 19 2025
Twelve days after her bruising French Open final defeat, world number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to winnings ways as …
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Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised with stomach bug
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is being treated in hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, the …
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Dropping Pope for India Test would have been 'remarkable', says England's Stokes
Jun 19 2025
England skipper Ben Stokes insisted Thursday that Ollie Pope was never in danger of being dropped for this week's first …
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India's Bumrah aiming for three Tests out of five against England
Jun 19 2025
India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as …
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Bordeaux-Begles 'underdogs' before Top 14 semis despite Champions Cup triumph
Jun 19 2025
Bordeaux-Begles may have won the Champions Cup last month but for prop Jefferson Poirot they remain "underdogs" for …
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Gattuso convinced Italy can reach World Cup
Jun 19 2025
Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri …
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England v India: Three key battles
Jun 19 2025
Ben Stokes' England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the first Test of a …
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'Moving Great Wall': China unleash towering teen basketball star
Jun 19 2025
China look set to unleash their 2.26m (7ft 5in) "moving Great Wall" at the Women's Asia Cup after teenager Zhang Ziyu …
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Suaalii fit to face Lions but O'Connor left out by Wallabies for Fiji Test
Jun 19 2025
Explosive back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will be fit to face the British and Irish Lions after being named Thursday in …
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Juventus thump Al Ain in Club World Cup after Trump visit
Jun 19 2025
Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces as Juventus hammered Al Ain 5-0 on Wednesday in their Club …
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New Zealand coroner raises alarm over 'perilous' collision sport
Jun 19 2025
A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a "perilous" rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into …
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Real Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph in Club World Cup openers
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first …
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India start new era without Kohli and Rohit against England
Jun 19 2025
Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end …
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Williams boost for Crusaders ahead of Chiefs Super Rugby showdown
Jun 19 2025
Canterbury Crusaders will be bolstered by the return of All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams when they chase an eighth Super …
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Donnarumma warns PSG 'hungry' for more success at Club World Cup
Jun 19 2025
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma warned Wednesday that the newly crowned European champions were …
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Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal after Man City win Club World Cup opener
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on …
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Messi fit to face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano
Jun 18 2025
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, …
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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN
Jun 18 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the …
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Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal in Alsonso's debut
Jun 18 2025
Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in …
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Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak
Jun 18 2025
World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her …
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Draper survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals
Jun 18 2025
British second seed Jack Draper survived a scare to reach the Queen's Club quarter-finals with a gritty 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 …
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Guardiola hails new signings as Man City survive 'tough conditions'
Jun 18 2025
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 …
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Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign with win against Wydad
Jun 18 2025
Phil Foden scored inside two minutes to set Manchester City on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca …
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Lions boss Farrell says Test places still up for grabs
Jun 18 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has insisted selection for the Test series with Australia remains wide open …
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South Africa captain Bavuma hails special Test triumph
Jun 18 2025
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday …
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Pacers sweating on Haliburton injury ahead of NBA Finals clash
Jun 18 2025
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will make a last-minute decision on Tyrese Haliburton's fitness as his team prepare …
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South Africa moves closer to hosting Formula One race
Jun 18 2025
Toby Venter, owner of the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit near Johannesburg, said on Wednesday that plans to upgrade the …
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Chelsea's Mudryk charged over anti-doping violation
Jun 18 2025
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by England's Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after …
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Pant hopes India can make country 'happy again' after plane crash
Jun 18 2025
Rishabh Pant hopes his side's Test series in England can start to "make India happy again" after one of the world's …
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Gosdens celebrate Royal Ascot double as Buick motors home on Ombudsman
Jun 18 2025
Father and son training partnership John and Thady Gosden celebrated a big race double on the second day of Royal Ascot …
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India's Pant glad of Anderson and Broad exits ahead of England Tests
Jun 18 2025
India vice-captain Rishabh Pant is relieved pace-bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad are no longer in the …
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Almeida takes fourth stage of Tour of Switzerland with injured Thomas out
Jun 18 2025
Portuguese rider Joao Almeida powered to the fourth stage of the Tour of Switzerland after former Tour de France …
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World champion Olga Carmona signs for PSG women's team
Jun 18 2025
Spanish World Cup winner Olga Carmona said she is ready to step up another level with Paris Saint-Germain after signing …
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Bangladesh tighten grip on first Sri Lanka Test
Jun 18 2025
Bangladesh continued their dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first test Wednesday, finishing at a …
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England's Pope keeps place for India series opener
Jun 18 2025
England vice-captain Ollie Pope has retained his place at number three for the first Test against India, meaning rising …
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Itoje to lead Lions for first time against Argentina
Jun 18 2025
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their Australia tour warm-up match against …
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Welshman Thomas out of Tour of Switzerland as 'precautionary measure'
Jun 18 2025
Former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has withdrawn from the rest of the Tour of Switzerland, his Ineos …
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South Africans welcome home Test champions the Proteas
Jun 18 2025
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test …
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Liverpool face Bournemouth in Premier League opener, Man Utd host Arsenal
Jun 18 2025
Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal …
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Liverpool to kick off Premier League title defence against Bournemouth
Jun 18 2025
Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal …
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Sergio Ramos gives Inter a scare in Club World Cup stalemate
Jun 18 2025
The 39-year-old Spanish great Sergio Ramos scored as Monterrey held Inter Milan 1-1 in a hard-fought FIFA Club World Cup …
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Panthers rout Oilers to capture second NHL Stanley Cup in a row
Jun 18 2025
The Florida Panthers, powered by Sam Reinhart's four-goal effort, captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup on …
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Inzaghi defends manner of exit from Inter to Saudi club
Jun 18 2025
Former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has shrugged off criticism over the manner of his move to Saudi club Al-Hilal.
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Sundowns edge Ulsan in front of empty stands at Club World Cup
Jun 18 2025
Mamelodi Sundowns got off to a winning start at the Club World Cup with a 1-0 victory over South Korean side Ulsan HD on …
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Guardiola says axed Grealish needs to get 'butterflies back in his stomach'
Jun 17 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggested Tuesday that the dropped Jack Grealish needed to rediscover his love for …
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Mbappe a doubt for Real's Club World Cup opener
Jun 17 2025
Real Madrid could be without striker Kylian Mbappe for their Club World Cup opener against Saudi Pro League side Al …
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River Plate ease past Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt
Jun 17 2025
River Plate overcame a spirited Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 on Tuesday to make a strong start in Club World Cup Group E.
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Levy wants Spurs to be Premier League winners
Jun 17 2025
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said he had no regrets over the hiring of Ange Postecoglou as he defended the decision to …
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Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner
Jun 17 2025
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down when his contract ends next year, the tour announced in a statement on …
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