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European fans take aim at hosting league matches overseas
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European supporters groups on Wednesday said plans by the Spanish and Italian football federations to host league …
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Scotland's Townsend extends contract until 2027 Rugby World Cup
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Gregor Townsend said the chance to coach Scotland at another Rugby World Cup was "exciting" after extending his contract …
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Espanyol fan who racially abused Williams sentenced to prison
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An Espanyol fan who racially abused Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams was sentenced to a year in prison on …
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Ferdinand says 'nice guys don't win' after Isak transfer saga
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Players should not be vilified for forcing through transfer moves, former England star Rio Ferdinand told AFP on …
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Bielsa eyes third World Cup spot with Messi set for home swansong
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Charismatic veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the brink of guiding a third team to World Cup qualification as Uruguay …
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Rugby chiefs adamant cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at Women's World Cup
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Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after …
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Grinding Djokovic hopes body holds up for Alcaraz US Open clash
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Novak Djokovic said he is hopeful he will be fit enough to put up a proper fight against Carlos Alcaraz after setting up …
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Djokovic sets up Alcaraz US Open blockbuster as Sabalenka advances
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Novak Djokovic advanced to a blockbuster US Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as reigning women's champion …
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Djokovic lines up Alcaraz date in US Open semi-finals
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Novak Djokovic set up a titanic US Open semi-final with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as the Serbian star kept his bid for a …
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South Africa women's team step up to chase Springbok success
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South Africa's women's team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as …
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Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit
AFP - 14h ago
Venus Williams said she plans to keep playing tennis on Tuesday after exiting the US Open women's doubles with partner …
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European heavyweights belatedly begin World Cup qualifying
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With the next World Cup kicking off in just over nine months, European champions Spain and some of the continent's other …
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'Almost perfect' Alcaraz rolls into US Open semi-finals
Sep 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz said he almost hit perfection as he continued his relentless march at the US Open on Tuesday with a 6-4, …
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Sabalenka into US Open semis after Vondrousova walkover
Sep 02 2025
Reigning women's US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals on Tuesday when Marketa Vondrousova pulled …
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Alcaraz into US Open semi-finals, Sabalenka faces Pegula rematch
Sep 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the US Open semi-finals to set up a potential showdown with Novak Djokovic on Tuesday as …
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Ravens visit Bills as hungry NFL rivals meet in opener
Sep 02 2025
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will host two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and the …
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Alcaraz, Pegula ease into US Open semi-finals
Sep 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the US Open semi-finals to set up a potential showdown with Novak Djokovic on Tuesday as …
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Chaos hits NFL Cowboys as season opener with Eagles looms
Sep 02 2025
A chaotic off-season for the Dallas Cowboys, capped by the trading of star defensive end Micah Parsons to Green Bay, …
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Galatasaray sign Gundogan from Man City on free transfer
Sep 02 2025
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasaray from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams …
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Galatasary sign Gundogan from Man City on free transfer
Sep 02 2025
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasary from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams …
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Afghanistan roar back to beat Pakistan in tri-series
Sep 02 2025
Afghanistan's veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi reached 100 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as he helped his team beat …
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Alcaraz dominates Lehecka to reach US Open semi-finals
Sep 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz continued his untroubled progress at the US Open as he eased into the semi-finals on Tuesday with a 6-4, …
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Pegula 'surprised' by US Open semi-final return
Sep 02 2025
Jessica Pegula said she had surprised herself by shaking off a poor run of form to reach the US Open semi-finals for the …
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'Nobody wants to watch that' says Brook as South Africa hammer England
Sep 02 2025
England captain Harry Brook admitted "nobody wants to come and watch that" after his side suffered a humiliating …
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Ex-NFL coach Belichick suffers blowout loss in college debut
Sep 02 2025
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who guided the NFL club to a record six Super Bowl crowns, suffered a …
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Steelers turn to 41-year-old Rodgers in search of NFL success
Sep 02 2025
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the NFL's oldest active player at age 41, and Mike Tomlin, the longest-tenured NFL head …
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Aussie IndyCar racer Power splits with Penske after 17 years
Sep 02 2025
Will Power, a two-time IndyCar season champion and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner, has split with team owner Roger …
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Injured Olympic 200m champion Thomas out of Worlds
Sep 02 2025
Olympic 200m gold medallist Gabby Thomas has withdrawn from this month's World Championships in Tokyo due to injury, she …
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South Africa thrash England in 1st ODI
Sep 02 2025
South Africa inflicted a humiliating seven-wicket defeat upon England in the first one-day international in Leeds on …
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Anisimova eyes Swiatek US Open revenge after Wimbledon nightmare
Sep 02 2025
Amanda Anisimova will be aiming for revenge over Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, two months …
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Vingegaard takes Vuelta red as Vine wins stage 10
Sep 02 2025
Jonas Vingegaard claimed the overall Vuelta a Espana lead on Tuesday while Jay Vine earned stage 10 victory for his …
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Isak 'forever grateful' to Newcastle after Liverpool switch
Sep 02 2025
Alexander Isak says he will be "forever grateful" to former club Newcastle following his British-record £125 million …
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England collapse to 131 all out against South Africa in 1st ODI
Sep 02 2025
England slumped to 131 all out against South Africa with more than half their overs remaining in the first one-day …
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Men's rugby can harness personality power on show at women's World Cup: global chief
Sep 02 2025
Men's rugby must not be afraid to harness the personality power on show at the Women's Rugby World Cup to promote the …
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Gender-row Olympic boxer Lin won't compete at worlds, says official
Sep 02 2025
Taiwanese Olympic boxing gold medallist Lin Yu-ting will not compete at the world championships starting this week, …
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Glory, survival drive Premier League's record £3 bn transfer splurge
Sep 02 2025
Premier League clubs demonstrated their awesome financial power during the summer transfer window, spending more than £3 …
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Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG as Ederson departs
Sep 02 2025
Manchester City confirmed the signing of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after …
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Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG
Sep 02 2025
Manchester City confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for a …
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Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals
Sep 02 2025
Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League as the …
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Inoue says taunts 'missed the target' ahead of world title clash
Sep 02 2025
Undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue conceded Tuesday that Murodjon Akhmadaliev has power but said …
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Ederson leaves City for Fenerbahce as Donnarumma waits in wings
Sep 02 2025
Long-serving Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has completed a move to Fenerbahce in Turkey, the Premier League club …
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Bundesliga faces reckoning as Premier League flexes financial muscle
Sep 02 2025
The Premier League's record transfer summer has had an acute impact on Germany, where even Bundesliga giants Bayern …
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Australia hopeful on Cummins fitness for Ashes despite back issue
Sep 02 2025
Australia are confident that captain Pat Cummins will be fit for the Ashes after he was ruled out Tuesday of series …
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Alcaraz and Djokovic on US Open collision course
Sep 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic can set up a heavyweight clash at the US Open on Tuesday, while Aryna Sabalenka aims …
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Australia skipper Cummins under fitness cloud for Ashes
Sep 02 2025
Australia are sweating on the fitness of captain Pat Cummins ahead of the Ashes after he was ruled out Tuesday of series …
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Australian fast bowler Starc retires from T20 international cricket
Sep 02 2025
Prolific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket on …
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Osaka crushes Gauff at US Open as Sinner, Swiatek roll into quarters
Sep 02 2025
Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as …
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Osaka crushes Gauff as Sinner, Swiatek roll into quarters
Sep 02 2025
Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as …
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'AI-generated' Sinner terminates Bublik to reach US Open quarters
Sep 02 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner demolished big-serving Alexander Bublik to storm into the US Open quarter-finals on …
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Venus Williams, Fernandez into US Open doubles quarter-finals
Sep 02 2025
Venus Williams prolonged her stay at the US Open on Monday, partnering Leylah Fernandez to reach her first Grand Slam …
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Donald vows Europe will be ready for Ryder Cup bear pit
Sep 02 2025
Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald vowed his squad would be ready to handle the pressure and intensity of the golf …
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Sinner demolishes Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 02 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner demolished big-serving Alexander Bublik to storm into the US Open quarter-finals on …
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Key Premier League moves in summer transfer window
Sep 02 2025
The Premier League transfer window shut on Monday after a record-breaking summer of signings across the division.
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Empty feeling for Gauff after US Open rout by Osaka
Sep 02 2025
Coco Gauff admitted to feeling a "little bit empty" in a heavy US Open defeat by Naomi Osaka on Monday that dashed her …
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'Partnership not pants': Motorsport boss candidate seeks culture change
Sep 02 2025
The only candidate to take over the stewardship of motorsport has called for a change of culture after several …
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Happy Osaka breezes past Gauff, into US Open quarter-final
Sep 01 2025
A smiling Naomi Osaka breezed past Coco Gauff to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday, saying a happier …
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Chile great Sanchez joins Sevilla from Udinese
Sep 01 2025
Former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexis Sanchez has joined Sevilla from Udinese, the Spanish club said on Monday.
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Osaka crushes Gauff in US Open showdown, Swiatek into quarters
Sep 01 2025
Naomi Osaka delivered a statement win at the US Open by thrashing home favourite Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday as …
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Isak vows to 'make history' with Liverpool after British record move
Sep 01 2025
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak vowed to make history with the Premier League champions after finally completing his …
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Newcastle splash out on Brentford's Wissa after Isak exit
Sep 01 2025
Newcastle signed DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a £50 million ($67 million) deal after Alexander Isak …
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Auger-Aliassime grateful for resurgence at US Open
Sep 01 2025
Felix Auger-Aliassime says he is thankful to get another shot at a US Open quarter-final after embarking on his deepest …
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Bayern sign Jackson on loan from Chelsea, ending stand-off
Sep 01 2025
Bayern Munich on Monday announced the signing of striker Nicolas Jackson on a season-long loan from Chelsea, days after …
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Sancho signs Villa loan deal on transfer deadline day
Sep 01 2025
Jadon Sancho joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Manchester United on Monday, ending a long wait to find a new …
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Liverpool sign Newcastle striker Isak in British record deal
Sep 01 2025
Liverpool finally landed Newcastle striker Alexander Isak on Monday in a British-record £125 million ($169 million) deal …
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De Minaur targets quarter-final jinx after Riedi romp
Sep 01 2025
Alex de Minaur said he will pull out all the stops in a bid to end his Grand Slam quarter-final jinx after motoring into …
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Isak poised for Liverpool switch as transfer window shuts
Sep 01 2025
Alexander Isak was on the brink of a British record £125 million ($169 million) move to Liverpool from Newcastle before …
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Chile great Sanchez leaves Udinese
Sep 01 2025
Veteran former Arsenal and Barcelona star Alexis Sanchez has left Udinese at the age of 36, the Italians announced on …
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Leverkusen sack Ten Hag after two league matches in charge
Sep 01 2025
Bayer Leverkusen sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after just two Bundesliga matches in charge and said letting the …
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Eagles and Chiefs still among fancied few as NFL season opens
Sep 01 2025
Defending champion Philadelphia will entertain Dallas when the 106th NFL season kicks off on Thursday while the Kansas …
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Osaka routs Gauff to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 01 2025
Naomi Osaka blew past Coco Gauff to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday in a lopsided battle of former …
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France striker Kolo Muani completes Spurs loan move
Sep 01 2025
Tottenham on Monday announced the signing of Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Betis sign Brazilian Antony from Manchester United
Sep 01 2025
Real Betis announced the signing of Brazil international winger Antony from Manchester United on Monday on a five-year …
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Swiatek reaches US Open quarters ahead of Gauff-Osaka blockbuster
Sep 01 2025
Iga Swiatek booked her place in the US Open quarter-finals on Monday as Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka prepared to face off …
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Rashid sets T20I record as Afghanistan beat UAE in tri-series
Sep 01 2025
Ace spinner Rashid Khan became the highest wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals as he helped Afghanistan beat United …
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Swiatek sinks Alexandrova to book US Open quarter-final spot
Sep 01 2025
Iga Swiatek swept aside Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets to sail into the quarter-finals of the …
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Napoli sign Hojlund on loan from Manchester United
Sep 01 2025
Napoli on Monday announced the signing of Rasmus Hojlund on loan from Manchester United with an obligation to buy, …
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PSG's Asensio joins Fenerbahce on permanent deal
Sep 01 2025
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Marco Asensio has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce on transfer deadline day, both clubs …
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Olympic champion boxer Khelif challenges gender test at CAS
Sep 01 2025
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of a row at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has turned to sport's top court to …
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Villarreal snap up Lyon striker Mikautadze ahead of transfer deadline
Sep 01 2025
Georgian international striker Georges Mikautadze has joined Spanish side Villarreal from Lyon for a fee of up to 36 …
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New Italy coach Gattuso 'not afraid' before first matches in charge
Sep 01 2025
Gennaro Gattuso insisted Monday he had no fear despite feeling "wound up like a spring" before his first games as Italy …
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Leverkusen sack Erik ten Hag after two league matches
Sep 01 2025
Bayer Leverkusen sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after just two Bundesliga matches in charge and said letting the …
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Olympic champion boxer Khelif challenges gender test at CAS: statement
Sep 01 2025
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of a row at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has turned to sport's top court to …
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Isak poised for Liverpool switch on frantic Premier League deadline day
Sep 01 2025
Alexander Isak was on the brink of a British-record £125 million ($169 million) move to Liverpool from Newcastle on …
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Bangladesh crush Netherlands to clinch T20 series
Sep 01 2025
Spinner Nasum Ahmed returned figures of 3-21 to help Bangladesh thrash the Netherlands by nine wickets in the second T20 …
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Former British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner dies aged 75
Sep 01 2025
Former British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner, who took Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier the distance in the 1970s, has died …
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French Top 14 chief calls R360 rebel league an 'abomination'
Sep 01 2025
French Top 14 president Yann Roubert said on Monday the reported rebel club rugby league, R360, would be an …
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Europe's Ryder Cup skipper Donald opts for continuity in captain's picks
Sep 01 2025
Europe captain Luke Donald selected major winners Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm among his six captain's picks for the …
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Donnarumma set for move to Manchester City, Gattuso says
Sep 01 2025
Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will undergo a medical and sign for Manchester City on transfer …
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France striker Kolo Muani set for Tottenham loan move
Sep 01 2025
France striker Randal Kolo Muani is on the brink of completing a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur from Paris …
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Bayern's Davies returns to training
Sep 01 2025
Bayern Munich and Canada left-back Alphonso Davies has returned to training with the ball, five months after tearing his …
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Isak on brink of Liverpool move on frantic Premier League deadline day
Sep 01 2025
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British record fee of £125 million ($169 million) to sign Alexander Isak from …
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African players in Europe: Mbeumo hits first league goal for United
Sep 01 2025
Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester United in a dramatic 3-2 home win …
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Donnarumma set for move to Manchester City
Sep 01 2025
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day on Monday after the Premier …
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Women's Cricket World Cup prize money to outstrip men: ICC
Sep 01 2025
Prize money for the Women's World Cup cricket will outstrip the men's edition by more than a third, boasting an overall …
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Morocco set to be first African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
Sep 01 2025
Morocco, captained by Ballon d'Or nominee Achraf Hakimi, could this week become the first African qualifiers for the …
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Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown at Dutch Grand Prix
Sep 01 2025
Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max …
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Seattle Sounders stun Messi's Inter Miami to lift Leagues Cup
Sep 01 2025
The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, in a final marred by a …
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Miami's Suarez at center of spitting incident after Leagues Cup loss
Sep 01 2025
Luis Suarez appeared to spit at a staff member of the opposing team during an ugly brawl following Inter Miami's 3-0 …
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Alcaraz, Djokovic stroll into US Open quarter-finals as Sabalenka cruises
Sep 01 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion …
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Djokovic encouraged by stroll into US Open quarters
Sep 01 2025
Novak Djokovic said his straight-sets win over German qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff filled him with optimism as he eased …
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Sabalenka eases into US Open quarter-finals
Sep 01 2025
Aryna Sabalenka said she is thriving under the pressure of being world number one as she took another confident stride …
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Seattle Sounders stun Messi's Inter Miami 3-0 to lift Leagues Cup
Sep 01 2025
The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their …
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