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Kenya president vows more 'professionalism' in anti-doping agency
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Kenya's President William Ruto on Thursday said he wanted greater "professionalism" in the country's anti-doping agency …
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FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under …
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Bangladesh cruise to win over Pakistan in Women's World Cup
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Bangladesh kicked off their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign in style, cantering past Pakistan's modest 129 with seven …
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Relaxed Verstappen has 'nothing to lose' as he hunts down McLarens
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he has "nothing to lose" as he looks to extend his late-season …
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Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster
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Championship leader Oscar Piastri said Thursday he was learning "tough lessons" as he looks to get back on track in …
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Djokovic says players 'not united enough' over tennis calendar
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Novak Djokovic said Thursday that talk about reorganising the tennis schedule has been going on for at least 15 years …
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Formula One declares first official 'heat hazard' at Singapore GP
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This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix was on Thursday declared an official Formula One "Heat Hazard" -- the first time a …
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Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers
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Jean-Philippe Mateta was rewarded for his excellent form with Crystal Palace by being called up to the France squad …
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Gauff powers into Beijing semi-finals and date with Anisimova
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Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys in straight sets on Thursday to power into her third …
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Siraj takes 4-40 as India dominate West Indies in first Test
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Red-hot Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 4-40 as India dismissed the West Indies for 162 and then turned the screw …
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Hamilton thanks 'overwhelming' response to dog Roscoe's death
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Lewis Hamilton on Thursday thanked people around the tight-knit Formula One family and beyond for their messages of …
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Gauff says more Slam money 'important' for future of tennis
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Two-time major champion Coco Gauff said Thursday that more money for all players from the four Grand Slams would be for …
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Norris says Verstappen 'genuinely a challenger' as F1 title race hots up
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Lando Norris admitted in Singapore on Thursday that Max Verstappen was now "genuinely a challenger" as the 2025 Formula …
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Japan's Arc hopes take a hit with poor draw, Minnie Hauk gets plum stall
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Croix du Nord and Byzantine Dream's chances of fulfilling Japan's dream of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe …
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Barcelona's Camp Nou return delayed again
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Barcelona's return to the Camp Nou has been delayed again after the Spanish champions said on Thursday the stadium would …
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Contepomi backs inexperienced Argentina playmakers against Springboks
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Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi said on Thursday he had full confidence in his inexperienced half-backs for their …
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Argentina scrum-half Cruz to start against Springboks
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Argentina scrum-half Simon Benitez Cruz will make just his second Test start when they face South Africa in the Rugby …
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Germany recall Schlotterbeck but drop Fuellkrug for World Cup qualifiers
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann made six changes to his 24-man squad for October's World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, …
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Man City 'not good enough' for frustrated Haaland
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Erling Haaland said Manchester City must show more energy to end their miserable run on the road in the Champions League …
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Gauff powers past unseeded Lys in straight sets for Beijing semis
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Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to power into her third consecutive …
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Siraj, Bumrah lead onslaught as India bowl out West Indies for 162
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Red-hot Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling charge with seven wickets between them as the hosts …
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Sinner primed for 'tough challenge' of defending Shanghai title
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World number two Jannik Sinner said Thursday he anticipates "a very, very difficult and tough challenge" as he prepares …
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Eddie Jones demands respect for Japan ahead of 'ambitious' tour
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Coach Eddie Jones believes Japan do not get the respect they deserve on or off the pitch and said Thursday that they are …
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Robertson rallies All Blacks with Rugby Championship on the line
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson drilled the importance of consistency into his side with the Rugby Championship at …
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Siraj on song as West Indies stumble to 90-5 in first India Test
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Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj took three wickets to lead some inspired Indian bowling as West Indies stumbled to 90-5 at …
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Wallabies bench O'Connor for All Blacks Test as Slipper set for farewell
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Australia entrusted rookie Tane Edmed with playmaker duties ahead of the experienced James O'Connor for Saturday's …
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Dodgers down Reds to advance in MLB playoffs, Yankees stay alive
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The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League …
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Skipper Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks change six for Wallabies Test
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Scott Barrett got the all-clear Thursday to return for New Zealand's must-win Rugby Championship clash against Australia …
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Surridge penalty lifts Nashville over Austin for US Open Cup
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Sam Surridge converted the game-winning penalty in the 60th minute as Nashville SC beat Austin FC 2-1 in the US Open Cup …
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Yankees, Guardians and Padres stay alive in baseball playoffs
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Jazz Chisholm raced from first base to score the go-ahead run as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Celtics 4-3 on …
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Fitzpatrick blasts 'offensive' PGA chief after Ryder Cup row
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Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA …
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Guardians, Padres stay alive in first round of baseball playoffs
Oct 01 2025
The Cleveland Guardians put up five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 and force game three in …
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Barca must defend better to reach PSG level: Flick
Oct 01 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against …
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Haaland scores twice but Man City denied by Monaco in Champions League
Oct 01 2025
Eric Dier's late penalty handed Monaco a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday as an Erling …
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'Dangerous' Odegaard has freedom to shine for Arsenal, says Arteta
Oct 01 2025
Mikel Arteta said his decision to give Martin Odegaard "total freedom" has helped the Arsenal captain after he starred …
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PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco
Oct 01 2025
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League …
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Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca
Oct 01 2025
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 …
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Hojlund and De Bruyne combine to push Napoli past Sporting
Oct 01 2025
Rasmus Hojlund gave Napoli their first points in this season's Champions League after combining with Kevin De Bruyne to …
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Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League
Oct 01 2025
Gabriel Martinelli extended Arsenal's perfect start in the Champions League as the Brazilian forward inspired a 2-0 …
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Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League
Oct 01 2025
Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and set up another as Borussia Dortmund beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at home on Wednesday for …
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Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
Oct 01 2025
Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on …
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First woman coach breaks barriers in Brazil basketball
Oct 01 2025
Serbian-Australian basketball coach Jelena Todorovic wants to be more than just the first woman coaching a male team in …
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Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad
Oct 01 2025
Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for …
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Emery relishes Villa's 'special' Rotterdam visit
Oct 01 2025
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Thursday's Europa League clash with Feyenoord in Rotterdam is a "special" occasion …
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Thuram set to miss France's World Cup qualifiers with hamstring knock
Oct 01 2025
Marcus Thuram is likely to miss France's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Azerbaijan and Iceland after Inter …
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Tennis schedule under renewed scrutiny as injuries, criticism mount
Oct 01 2025
Carlos Alcaraz added his voice to the criticism and pulled out of the Shanghai Masters with "physical issues" as the …
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'Normal' Sinner romps to 21st title but Swiatek stunned in Beijing
Oct 01 2025
Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien at the China Open on …
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India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says Asian cricket boss
Oct 01 2025
Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads Pakistan's cricket board, said Wednesday that India are …
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Swiatek out with a whimper as Navarro stuns top seed in Beijing
Oct 01 2025
Iga Swiatek imploded in the final set as Emma Navarro stunned the top seed and 2023 China Open champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 in …
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Japanese trainer Saito hopes for better Arc experience second time round
Oct 01 2025
Japanese trainer Takashi Saito hopes he has absorbed the bitter lessons of his first failed tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de …
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Slot faces reality check at Liverpool as problems mount
Oct 01 2025
Liverpool started the season with seven straight wins as they threatened to sweep all before them but consecutive …
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Australia ease to six-wicket win in first New Zealand T20
Oct 01 2025
An unbeaten maiden century by New Zealand's Tim Robinson wasn't enough to deny Australia a comfortable six-wicket win in …
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France's Monfils announces retirement at end of 2026
Oct 01 2025
French tennis player Gael Monfils, one of the most entertaining and popular players on the ATP tour, announced on …
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'Normal' Sinner thrashes Tien in Beijing for 21st title
Oct 01 2025
Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open …
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New player load guidelines hailed as 'landmark moment' for rugby
Oct 01 2025
New guidelines agreed to by World Rugby that will limit players to 30 full games a season to protect their health were …
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Sinner thrashes Tien to win China Open for 21st title
Oct 01 2025
Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open …
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Indonesia's MotoGP project leaves evicted villagers in limbo
Oct 01 2025
The land that villager Senum once called home has been swallowed by Indonesia's MotoGP circuit, part of a mega tourism …
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Australia's Lyon tells England that no spinner would be Ashes error
Oct 01 2025
Nathan Lyon warned England on Wednesday that they would be making a mistake if they do not play a spinner during the …
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Verstappen's late-season surge faces steamy Singapore examination
Oct 01 2025
Max Verstappen's recent resurgence will be put to the test at the Singapore Grand Prix this week as the Red Bull driver …
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Ohtani erupts as Dodgers down Reds, Red Sox stun Yankees in MLB playoffs
Oct 01 2025
Shohei Ohtani blasted two home runs in a 10-5 Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the Cincinnati Reds while the New York …
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Wallabies' most-capped player James Slipper announces retirement
Oct 01 2025
Australia's most capped player James Slipper announced his international retirement on Wednesday, with the Wallabies' …
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Australian Rules axes 'centre bounce' after 130 years
Oct 01 2025
Australian Rules football has started games with a centre bounce for more than 130 years, but from next season it will …
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Rangers searching for Europa League respite, Villa visit Feyenoord
Oct 01 2025
Beleaguered Rangers manager Russell Martin finally scraped to his first Scottish Premiership win in charge at the …
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Crystal Palace soaring under Glasner ahead of European bow
Oct 01 2025
Crystal Palace enter unfamiliar territory Thursday as they make their first full venture into European football riding a …
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Suarez double in vain as Chicago sink Miami to clinch playoff berth
Oct 01 2025
Chicago Fire booked their place in the Major League Soccer playoffs on Tuesday with a roller coaster 5-3 victory over …
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England's 'outsiders' aim to break trophy drought at Women's Cricket World Cup
Oct 01 2025
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her team of "outsiders" can thrive at the Women's Cricket World Cup as they seek …
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Former Wallabies coach Cheika joins Sydney Roosters
Oct 01 2025
Former Wallabies and Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Wednesday joined National Rugby League side Sydney Roosters as an …
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Rugby World Cup draw set for December 3
Oct 01 2025
The draw for an expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place on December 3, organisers said Wednesday, with hosts …
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Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
Oct 01 2025
Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to …
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Chelsea memories don't 'feed' Mourinho after return ends in defeat
Sep 30 2025
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him after Benfica were beaten 1-0 …
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Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in Champions League, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica
Sep 30 2025
A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged …
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Spurs snatch late draw at Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
Sep 30 2025
Tottenham emerged from a chastening trip to the Arctic Circle with a 2-2 draw in the league phase of the Champions …
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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return in Champions League
Sep 30 2025
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios' own-goal condemned the former Blues …
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Tigers down Guardians, Cubs edge Padres in baseball playoffs
Sep 30 2025
Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful pitching performance to help the Detroit Tigers claim a 2-1 victory over the …
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Liverpool slump to Champions League defeat at Galatasaray
Sep 30 2025
Liverpool slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday as Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute …
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Dominant Inter sweep past Slavia Prague in Champions League
Sep 30 2025
Inter Milan continued their strong start to this season's Champions League on Tuesday with a comfortable 3-0 win over …
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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return
Sep 30 2025
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios's own goal condemned the former Blues …
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Real Madrid thrash Kairat with Mbappe hat-trick
Sep 30 2025
Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win …
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Dolphins' Hill out for season after knee surgery
Sep 30 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering "multiple" torn …
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Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola
Sep 30 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with …
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Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener
Sep 30 2025
A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri …
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PSG must keep Barca's 'Harry Potter' Pedri at bay: Luis Enrique
Sep 30 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique compared Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to fictional wizard Harry Potter and …
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Howe blasts irrelevant criticism of Woltemade after 'idiot' jibe
Sep 30 2025
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has blasted "irrelevant" criticism of Nick Woltemade after Bayern Munich executive Karl-Heinz …
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Erasmus ready for 'high stakes' Argentina clash in Rugby Championship finale
Sep 30 2025
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his side are set for a "high stakes" finale against Argentina as they look to win …
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Barca star Yamal must 'work hard' to reach top level, says Flick
Sep 30 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve he must focus on improving his work …
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Key warns England not to be 'stupid' on Ashes tour
Sep 30 2025
England managing director Rob Key has urged the tourists not to "get caught doing stupid things" on their Ashes tour of …
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Saliba says he was focused on staying at Arsenal after signing new deal
Sep 30 2025
William Saliba said he always had his heart set on staying with Arsenal after ending speculation over his future by …
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Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic
Sep 30 2025
Borussia Dortmund said the absence of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams "could help us", as the German club welcome …
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Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina
Sep 30 2025
South Africa have recalled prop Ox Nche to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against …
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Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season
Sep 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai …
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Sinner to face teenager Tien in Beijing final as Gauff battles on
Sep 30 2025
Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday and will face talented teenager Learner Tien as …
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Alcaraz beats Fritz in Tokyo for eighth title of season
Sep 30 2025
World number one Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season after beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, …
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San Siro on course for demolition after sale to Inter and AC Milan approved
Sep 30 2025
One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of …
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PSG's Kvaratskhelia to miss Barcelona Champions League trip
Sep 30 2025
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a further injury blow after the Champions League holders announced winger Khvicha …
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Saliba signs new long-term deal at Arsenal
Sep 30 2025
William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
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Sinner powers into Beijing final as Gauff survives Bencic test
Sep 30 2025
Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday as defending women's champion Coco Gauff fought …
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Gauff calls for shorter tennis seasons as 'impossible' to play more
Sep 30 2025
Coco Gauff called Tuesday for shorter tennis seasons and said it was "impossible" to play more than she already does, …
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Paralympics' vote to lift Russian suspension 'bold step' as conflict rages: ex-IOC executive
Sep 30 2025
The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold …
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India hot favourites for home Tests against struggling West Indies
Sep 30 2025
Shubman Gill's India will be heavy favourites when they play a home two-Test series starting Thursday against a West …
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Gauff survives tense Bencic test to reach Beijing quarter-finals
Sep 30 2025
Defending champion Coco Gauff fought back to beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in a tense encounter Tuesday and …
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Barca's Yamal eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss
Sep 30 2025
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's …
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PSG facing injury crisis as Barcelona present first big test
Sep 30 2025
Paris Saint-Germain face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona …
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