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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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World No.1 Sinner shocked in Halle second round by Bublik
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been released from hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, …
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Alcaraz survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals
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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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Chelsea boss Maresca 'trusts' Mudryk after doping charge
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Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Thursday he still maintained trust in Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian winger was …
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Zverev holds off Sonego to reach Halle quarter-finals
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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
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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
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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
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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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Trawlerman and Buick move into top gear to land Ascot Gold Cup
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Trawlerman produced a stunning performance to lead from pillar to post and win Royal Ascot's most historic race the …
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Czech champion Kvitova calls time on tennis career
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Alcaraz wins testing Queen's opener, Fritz, Shelton out
Jun 17 2025
Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing first-round match against Adam Walton at Queen's on Tuesday as the top seed …
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Samsonova downs Osaka as Keys crashes out in Berlin
Jun 17 2025
Russia's Liudmila Samsonova came from behind to beat Naomi Osaka while Australian Open winner Madison Keys crashed out …
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Organised crime and murder: top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned
Jun 17 2025
Hardcore supporters of Serie A giants Inter Milan and AC Milan were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for …
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Dortmund held by Fluminense at Club World Cup
Jun 17 2025
Borussia Dortmund were held to a 0-0 draw by Fluminense at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, as Brazilian teams maintained …
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Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds
Jun 17 2025
Shiho Tanaka won the women's -70kg title and Sanshiro Murao the men's -90kg to bring Japan's tally to six golds at the …
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Alcaraz wins testing Queen's opener, Draper cruises
Jun 17 2025
Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing first-round match against Australia's Adam Walton at Queen's on Tuesday as the top …
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England 'keeper Hampton keen to step out from Earps' shadow
Jun 17 2025
England women's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton said stepping up to replace Mary Earps at Euro 2025 will be a daunting task …
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Field of Gold sparkles on opening day of Royal Ascot
Jun 17 2025
Field of Gold put to bed who is the best three-year-old colt over a mile as the Irish 2000 Guineas winner eased to …
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Premiership club Gloucester sign All Blacks prop Laulala
Jun 17 2025
English Premiership club Gloucester announced Tuesday that they had signed All Blacks prop Nepo Laulala for the 2025/26 …
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Record stand puts Bangladesh in command in first Sri Lanka Test
Jun 17 2025
A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in …
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Galthie defends second-string France squad for New Zealand tour
Jun 17 2025
France coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday he had no choice but to select a second-choice squad for this summer's games …
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Disgraced referee Coote charged by FA over Klopp remarks
Jun 17 2025
Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote was Tuesday charged by the Football Association over disparaging …
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Roma not aiming for Serie A title 'but you never know', says Gasperini
Jun 17 2025
Gian Piero Gasperini said Tuesday he does not expect Roma can challenge for the Serie A title in his first season after …
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Farrell has no regrets over short France stint with Racing 92
Jun 17 2025
Owen Farrell said Tuesday that he does not regret his move to France even though he ended up spending just one …
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Man Utd CEO Berrada sticking to 2028 Premier League title aim
Jun 17 2025
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada is sticking to his ambitious target of winning the Premier League in 2028 …
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Payback time: how Dutch players could power Suriname to the World Cup
Jun 17 2025
For years the small South American country of Suriname, a former Dutch colony, has been instrumental in producing some …
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Thai cabinet approves bid to host Bangkok F1 race
Jun 17 2025
Thailand moved a step closer to staging Formula One on the streets of Bangkok when the cabinet Tuesday formally approved …
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Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca
Jun 17 2025
Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on …
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'Farewell, Comrade Boll': China fans hail German table tennis ace
Jun 17 2025
Chinese table tennis fans on Tuesday bid heartfelt farewell to the retiring Timo Boll, Germany's former world number one …
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All Black Ardie Savea to play for Japan's Kobe in 2026
Jun 17 2025
All Blacks back-row forward Ardie Savea said Tuesday that he will return to Japan's Kobe Steelers in 2026, exercising a …
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Ohtani makes first pitching performance since 2023
Jun 17 2025
Shohei Ohtani made a trouble-free return to the pitching mound after a near two-year absence on Monday in the Los …
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Haliburton ready for 'backs against wall' NBA Finals test
Jun 17 2025
Tyrese Haliburton vowed to be ready for Indiana's must-win NBA Finals game six after being hobbled by injury during the …
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Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
Jun 17 2025
Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory …
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Dominant Flamengo open with victory at Club World Cup
Jun 17 2025
Brazilian giants Flamengo set themselves up for a Club World Cup showdown with Chelsea by easing to a 2-0 win against …
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'Strange' to play in front of 50,000 empty seats: Chelsea's Maresca
Jun 17 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca labelled the atmosphere in his team's opening Club World Cup game on Monday "strange" after …
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Boca denied by two Argentines as Benfica fight back
Jun 17 2025
Goals from two Argentine internationals denied Boca Juniors victory over Benfica on Monday, as the Buenos Aires side …
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Chelsea defeat LAFC in poorly-attended Club World Cup opener
Jun 16 2025
Chelsea kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Monday in Group D, …
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Tiafoe crashes out, Rune cruises through at Queen's Club
Jun 16 2025
Frances Tiafoe fell to a first round exit at Queen's Club on Monday as veteran Brit Dan Evans rolled back the years, …
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Four Atletico ultras get suspended jail for Vinicius effigy
Jun 16 2025
Four Atletico Madrid ultras have been handed suspended jail sentences for hanging a dummy of Real Madrid star Vinicius …
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England's top women's league to expand to 14 teams
Jun 16 2025
The English Women's Super League (WSL) is set expand to 14 teams from 12 for the start of the 2026/27 season after the …
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Three things we learned from the Canadian Grand Prix
Jun 16 2025
The crash that McLaren dreaded, but that everyone else was waiting for, will not change the team's approach, even …
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Ex-England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92
Jun 16 2025
Former England captain Owen Farrell is returning to Saracens after a single season in France with Racing 92, the English …
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Sri Lanka's Mathews hails 'dream run' in final Test against Bangladesh
Jun 16 2025
Sri Lanka are set to begin a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Galle on Tuesday that will mark the end of Angelo …
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Former England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92
Jun 16 2025
Former England captain Owen Farrell is returning to Saracens after spending a season in France with Racing 92, the …
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Olympic champ Ingebrigtsen's father acquitted of abusing son
Jun 16 2025
A Norway court on Monday acquitted Gjert Ingebrigtsen of abusing his son, Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, …
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