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Ledecky beats McIntosh to win 800m freestyle thriller
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United States great Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh in a titanic three-way battle to win a thrilling 800m freestyle …
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Fearless Wallabies stun weary Lions to win third Test 22-12
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A fearless Australia stunned the British and Irish Lions 22-12 in a chaotic third Test interrupted by lightning Saturday …
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Double champion Walsh calls Phelps criticism 'frustrating'
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Gretchen Walsh said it was "frustrating" to hear criticism of the American swimming team from retired greats Michael …
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Jaiswal and Deep keep India in the hunt against England
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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep shared a century partnership as India dominated the third morning in the fifth and …
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Piastri edges Norris as McLaren dominate Hungarian GP final practice
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Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri beat team-mate and title rival Lando Norris by just three-hundredths of a …
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McKeown beats Smith again for world backstroke double
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Australia's Kaylee McKeown underlined her backstroke dominance with a world championships double after winning the 200m …
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New dad McEvoy adds 'unreal' world swimming gold to Olympic title
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New father Cam McEvoy powered to the 50m freestyle world gold on Saturday in Singapore to go with his Olympic crown.
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Walsh completes world butterfly double in riposte to Phelps
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A fit and firing Gretchen Walsh completed a butterfly double at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Saturday, …
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US do talking in pool after Phelps, Lochte slam worlds performance
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The United States preferred to do their talking in the pool on Saturday after Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps took …
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Second seed Fritz ends Canadian hopes at ATP Toronto Masters
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Taylor Fritz ended Canadian hopes at the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday as he crushed Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 6-2 to advance …
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Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek blaze to 100m titles at US trials
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on Friday, …
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Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer after decade
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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he will leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.
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Sevastova topples Pegula to book date with Osaka, Swiatek advances in Montreal
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Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to book a fourth-round …
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Richardson 'domestic violence' drama overshadows US trials
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US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson was at the center of a new controversy on Friday after it emerged she was arrested …
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Former Olympic champion Mu-Nikolayev fails in worlds bid
Aug 01 2025
Former Olympic and world champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev suffered disappointment in her bid to qualify for the World …
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US sprint star Richardson out of trials following arrest
Aug 01 2025
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson withdrew from the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Friday as it emerged …
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Young leads at weather-hit PGA Wyndham Championship
Aug 01 2025
American Cameron Young had a one-shot lead with three holes remaining when play was suspended Friday in the weather-hit …
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Sevastova shocks fourth-ranked Pegula to book date with Osaka
Aug 01 2025
Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to reach the fourth …
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Rublev, Tiafoe sweat out three-set wins in Toronto
Aug 01 2025
The seeded pair of Andrey Rublev and Frances Tiafoe were tested over three sets before making their way into the fourth …
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Olympic swim greats Phelps, Lochte, rip US World Championships performance
Aug 01 2025
Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps and his longtime US teammate Ryan Lochte took a swipe at the US team's performance …
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Lyles, Richardson scratch from 100m at US trials
Aug 01 2025
Reigning world champions Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson have withdrawn from the final rounds of the 100m at the US …
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NFL Commanders win key vote in quest for new stadium
Aug 01 2025
Washington DC City Council members voted 9-3 on Friday to approve a $1.1 billion funding bill, a major step in the …
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Prosecutors call for PSG's Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial
Aug 01 2025
French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a …
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US keeper Turner joins Lyon from Notts Forest, loaned to MLS
Aug 01 2025
US international goalkeeper Matt Turner on Friday signed for Lyon from Nottingham Forest with the French club loaning …
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End of the chain gang? NFL adopts virtual measurement system
Aug 01 2025
The NFL introduced a virtual measurement system for determining first downs in the season's first pre-season game and it …
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Deep lucky to escape Duckett 'elbow' as India get under England's skin
Aug 01 2025
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick claimed Akash Deep was lucky not to be elbowed by Ben Duckett after the India …
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India's Krishna and Siraj rock England in series finale
Aug 01 2025
Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test against …
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Norris completes 'double top' in Hungary practice
Aug 01 2025
Lando Norris completed a commanding 'double top' on Friday with the fastest times ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar …
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Osaka ousts Ostapenko to reach WTA fourth round at Canada
Aug 01 2025
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open on Friday by dominating …
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Rovanpera emerges from home forests leading Rally of Finland
Aug 01 2025
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera raced into the lead in front of home fans in the remote forest trails at the Rally of Finland …
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Missing Kenya football tickets blamed on govt protest fears
Aug 01 2025
As Kenya prepares its biggest-ever football hosting job this weekend, locals are wondering why they can't buy tickets, …
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MLB names iconic Wrigley Field as host of 2027 All-Star Game
Aug 01 2025
Chicago's Wrigley Field, the historic ballpark which opened in 1914, will serve as the host venue for the 2027 Major …
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Squiban doubles up at women's Tour de France
Aug 01 2025
French rider Maeva Squiban claimed a back-to-back double on the women's Tour de France by winning stage 7 on Friday, a …
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China's Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
Aug 01 2025
China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday as …
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Siraj strikes as India fight back in England finale
Aug 01 2025
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna both took three wickets as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test at the …
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Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak: reports
Aug 01 2025
Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on …
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Douglass dedicates world gold to stricken US after 'rough' week
Aug 01 2025
Kate Douglass dedicated her 200m breaststroke gold Friday to her team-mates after a "rough" week for the United States …
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China's Qin milks 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
Aug 01 2025
China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday as …
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Miracle man Qin wins second worlds gold ahead of blockbuster
Aug 01 2025
China's Qin Haiyang celebrated "a miracle" second gold at the world championships in Singapore on Friday, on the eve of …
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England openers run riot in India finale after Atkinson strikes
Aug 01 2025
England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett shared a blistering stand in the fifth and deciding Test against India at …
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China's Qin wins 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
Aug 01 2025
China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday, …
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Steenbergen wins world 100m freestyle to deny O'Callaghan
Aug 01 2025
Defending champion Marrit Steenbergen denied Mollie O'Callaghan a sprint double at swimming's world championships on …
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India collapse in England decider as Atkinson strikes
Aug 01 2025
Gus Atkinson took a five-wicket haul on his England return as India collapsed to 224 all out in the fifth and deciding …
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Rees-Zammit to return to rugby after NFL dream ends
Aug 01 2025
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Friday he was returning to rugby union after giving up on his attempt to break …
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England say injured Woakes set to miss rest of India decider
Aug 01 2025
England paceman Chris Woakes is set to miss the remainder of the fifth and deciding Test against India at the Oval after …
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Pakistan inflict more T20 misery on West Indies
Aug 01 2025
Pakistan beat the West Indies in their opening T20 international on Thursday as their spin bowlers inflicted the damage …
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Farrell says debate over Australia as Lions destination 'insulting'
Aug 01 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has dismissed talk that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents as "insulting" …
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Battered Wallabies determined to deny Lions a whitewash
Aug 01 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson insisted Friday his bruised and battered side can lift for the third British and Irish …
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McIntosh, Ledecky set up 800m world title showdown
Aug 01 2025
Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky set up a showdown for the ages at swimming's world championships in Singapore when …
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Zverev rallies in Toronto to claim milestone 500th ATP match win
Aug 01 2025
Top seed Alexander Zverev switched into survival mode to claim a milestone 500th ATP match win on Thursday, fighting …
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'Emotional' Yu, 12, celebrates historic world swimming medal
Aug 01 2025
China's Yu Zidi said she felt "quite emotional" after the 12-year-old became the youngest swimmer in history to win a …
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Top seed Gauff rallies to reach WTA Montreal fourth round
Aug 01 2025
World number two Coco Gauff battled through another tough three-setter Thursday, rallying from a set and a break down to …
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Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials
Aug 01 2025
Reigning 100m world champions Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their opening heats at the USA Track …
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After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
Aug 01 2025
After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations …
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Wallabies' Tizzano absent from third Lions Test after online abuse
Aug 01 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he left flanker Carlo Tizzano out of his squad for the third British and Irish Lions …
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Correa returning to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade from Twins
Aug 01 2025
Carlos Correa, a World Series champion and Rookie of the Year with Houston, is headed back to the Astros in a …
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Michelsen stuns Musetti as Ruud rallies in Toronto
Jul 31 2025
Alex Michelsen rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 upset victory over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday, converting …
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Michelsen stuns Musetti at ATP Toronto Masters
Jul 31 2025
Alex Michelsen rallied for a 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 upset victory over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday, converting …
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Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider
Jul 31 2025
Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's …
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Vasseur signs new contract as Ferrari team principal
Jul 31 2025
Charles Leclerc on Thursday welcomed the "important" Ferrari announcement that Fred Vasseur had signed a new multi-year …
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Squiban solos to Tour de France stage win, Le Court maintains lead
Jul 31 2025
Maeva Squiban secured a home win on the sixth stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday, as history-maker Kim Le …
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Verstappen quells speculation by committing to Red Bull for 2026
Jul 31 2025
Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said …
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Max Verstappen confirms he is staying at Red Bull next year
Jul 31 2025
Max Verstappen ended weeks of speculation about his future on Thursday when the reigning Formula One world champion said …
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Mitchell keeps New Zealand on top against Zimbabwe
Jul 31 2025
Daryl Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first innings lead of 158 runs before claiming two late wickets on the …
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India captain Gill run out in sight of Gavaskar record
Jul 31 2025
India captain Shubman Gill ran himself out on Thursday's opening day of the fifth and deciding Test against England as …
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West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges
Jul 31 2025
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the …
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Wirtz said I would 'enjoy' Bayern move, says Diaz
Jul 31 2025
Luis Diaz said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz told him he would "enjoy" a move to Bayern Munich as the …
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Authorities abandon recovery of German Olympian killed in Pakistan
Jul 31 2025
Authorities have abandoned efforts to recover the body of German Olympic biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, who died in a …
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Talks over France, Lions game 'progressing': Benazzi
Jul 31 2025
The French Rugby Federation's vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi said on Thursday informal talks are "progressing" about a …
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Popovici ready to hit the beach after world swim sprint double
Jul 31 2025
David Popovici said he was looking forward to "a great big holiday on the beach" after completing a sprint double at …
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Magic Marchand adds gold to world record as McIntosh wins again
Jul 31 2025
Swimming superstar Leon Marchand won 200m individual medley world gold on Thursday to go with his record as untouchable …
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Sleepless in Singapore: Marchand wins gold, day after world record
Jul 31 2025
French swimming superstar Leon Marchand won 200m medley world gold on Thursday despite having struggled to sleep after …
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England make early double strike in India series decider
Jul 31 2025
England took two early wickets in the fifth and deciding Test against India at the Oval on Thursday, with the tourists …
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Popovici wins 100m freestyle world gold for sprint double
Jul 31 2025
Romania's David Popovici completed a world swimming sprint double in Singapore on Thursday after winning the 100m …
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Marchand wins 200m medley gold, day after world record
Jul 31 2025
French swimming superstar Leon Marchand won gold in the 200m individual medley at the world championships on Thursday, a …
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McIntosh powers to third gold of worlds, 12-year-old Yu fourth
Jul 31 2025
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh powered to her third gold of the Singapore world championships with victory …
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World Athletics brings in gene tests for female category eligibility
Jul 31 2025
Track and field athletes aiming to take part in the female category in elite competitions will have to take a gene test …
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India's Bumrah out of Oval finale as England bowl in fifth Test
Jul 31 2025
India star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Thursday as stand-in …
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Lions have 'massive responsibility' to finish job against Wallabies
Jul 31 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell warned Thursday there will be no let-up against the Wallabies in the third …
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Veteran White gets fairytale sendoff for 'deflated' Wallabies
Jul 31 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt insisted Thursday on picking retiring scrum-half Nic White for the third British and Irish …
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Lions make two changes for final Wallabies Test
Jul 31 2025
The British and Irish Lions made two changes Thursday for the final Test against the Wallabies, with James Ryan in at …
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White and Tupou to start for Wallabies in third Lions Test
Jul 31 2025
Veteran scrum-half Nic White and hulking prop Taniela Tupou were handed starts Thursday for the Wallabies' third Test …
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Fritz beats rain, Carballes Baena, to advance in Toronto
Jul 31 2025
Second-seeded Taylor Fritz struggled with three rain delays and a stubborn Spanish opponent on Wednesday, pulling out a …
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United cruise over Bournemouth in Premier League US friendly
Jul 31 2025
Manchester United made it two wins out of two with a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series …
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McLaughlin-Levrone, Lyles headline US championships
Jul 31 2025
Olympic stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles headline a star-studded line-up as the US Track and Field …
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Too much too young?: Swimming's dilemma over 12-year-old schoolgirl
Jul 31 2025
Swimming is a sport well used to talented teenagers, but Yu Zidi's participation aged 12 at the world championships has …
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles, Bouchard says goodbye in Montreal
Jul 31 2025
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised, Naomi Osaka battled through and Canadian Eugenie Bouchard called time on her WTA …
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Wallabies scrum-half Nic White calls time on career
Jul 31 2025
Veteran Wallabies scrum-half Nic White announced his retirement Thursday, with the 35-year-old saying it was the right …
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Amateur football leagues win over cynical Chinese fans
Jul 31 2025
On a summer's day in the city of Suzhou, about 40,000 people crowded into a stadium while thousands more gathered by …
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England and India set for final push in gripping Test series
Jul 31 2025
Both England and India are set to field new-look teams when the decisive fifth and final Test of an enthralling, …
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Ex-NBA star Arenas arrested on charges of hosting illegal poker games
Jul 31 2025
Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five others on charges of running illegal …
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Shelton ends Mannarino jinx in Toronto
Jul 30 2025
Ben Shelton earned his first career win over gritty Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Wednesday, posting a 6-2, 6-3 victory …
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles through in Montreal
Jul 30 2025
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised into the third round of the WTA Canadian Open on Wednesday as Naomi Osaka fought …
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US sprinter Kerley out of US trials
Jul 30 2025
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this week's US Track and Field Championships in Oregon, ruling …
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Olympic biathlon champion confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
Jul 30 2025
Germany's two-time Olympic biathlon gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead aged 31 on Wednesday after being …
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Henry puts New Zealand in control of 1st Test against Zimbabwe
Jul 30 2025
Matt Henry bowled New Zealand into a dominant position on the first day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens …
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Le Court makes history for Africa at women's Tour de France
Jul 30 2025
Mauritian Kim Le Court became the first African to win a stage on the women's Tour de France on Wednesday.
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Marchand shatters record as US, Australia win more world gold
Jul 30 2025
Leon Marchand smashed the 200m individual medley world record in Singapore on Wednesday with another breathtaking swim …
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Stokes braced for 'emotional' tribute to late England batsman Thorpe
Jul 30 2025
Ben Stokes is preparing himself for an "emotional" tribute to Graham Thorpe when the late former England batsman is …
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Kingscote revels in being the 'villain' of Sussex Stakes shock
Jul 30 2025
Richard Kingscote said with a grin on his face he felt like a "villain" after the 2022 Epsom Derby winning jockey landed …
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English cricket chiefs confirm sale of six Hundred franchises
Jul 30 2025
Six teams in English cricket's controversial Hundred competition have now been sold to private investors, with deals for …
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Wirtz opens Liverpool account in friendly win in Japan
Jul 30 2025
Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Premier League champions beat Yokohama F. Marinos 3-1 in a …
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