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Battling Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes
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Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a …
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'I don't miss tennis' says Nadal
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Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the …
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Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics
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American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she …
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Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes
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Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for …
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Bucks' Lillard upgraded to 'questionable' for game 2 v Pacers
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The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Damian Lillard to "questionable" to play in game two of their NBA playoff series …
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Duplantis and Biles win Laureus World Sports Awards
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Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and American gymnast Simone Biles shared the top honours on Monday at the annual …
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The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'
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His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a …
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Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League
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Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were …
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AI only just beginning to revolutionize the NBA game
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It's not a scene out of the future, but a reality on the hard courts of today.
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Gill, Sudharsan help toppers Gujarat boss Kolkata in IPL
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Shubman Gill led from the front with his 55-ball 90 to help Gujarat Titans hammer holders Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 …
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Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke
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Leeds are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League after Joel Piroe scored four goals in a 6-0 demolition of Stoke …
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Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri
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Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending …
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Korir wins Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri
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Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending …
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Pope Francis inspired IOC president Bach to create refugee team
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Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, inspired International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to create the …
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Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for 'good things' at Liverpool: Van Dijk
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for "a lot of good things" even if he …
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Pope's death prompts CONI to call for sporting postponements, minute's silence
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The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) called for all sporting events due to take place in Italy on Monday to be …
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The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football
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His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a …
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Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title
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Jelena Ostapenko stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the WTA event in Stuttgart on Monday, …
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Zhao sets up all-China clash after beating 2024 world snooker finalist Jones
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Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to reach the second round of the world snooker championships after beating last …
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Mehidy's five wickets help Bangladesh fight back in first Zimbabwe Test
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Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Monday trailing by only 25 runs after spinner …
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Real Madrid hold minute's silence as La Liga mourns Pope Francis
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Real Madrid players observed a minute's silence before training on Monday as tributes poured in from across La Liga …
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Zimbabwe lead first Test despite Bangladesh spinner Mehidy's five wickets
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Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets as Bangladesh managed to restrict Zimbabwe to 273 on Monday for a modest …
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Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points
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Oscar Piastri left Jeddah the new world championship leader after another statement win in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded
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Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the …
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Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win
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Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
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Liverpool closed to within one win of the Premier League title, while Leicester's relegation was confirmed on Sunday …
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Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start
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Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero …
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Swede Lingblad gets first win in just third LPGA start
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Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero …
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Thunder crush Grizzlies, Celtics and Cavs open NBA playoffs with wins
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The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff …
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Padres say slugger Arraez 'stable' after scary collision
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San Diego Padres slugger Luis Arraez was in stable condition after being stretchered off the field and taken to hospital …
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Thunder rumble to record win over Grizzlies, Celtics top Magic in NBA playoff openers
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The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, grabbing the most lopsided game-one win in …
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Higgo holds on for win after Dahmen's late collapse
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South Africa's Garrick Higgo held on to win the PGA Tour's Punta Cana Championship on Sunday by a stroke, taking …
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo named NBA MVP finalists
Apr 20 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis …
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Thomas ends long wait with playoff win over Novak
Apr 20 2025
Justin Thomas defeated Andrew Novak in a playoff to win the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage and claim his first victory since …
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Linesman hit by projectile as Saint-Etienne edge toward safety
Apr 20 2025
Saint-Etienne beat bitter rivals Lyon 2-1 on Sunday in a Ligue 1 derby overshadowed by a 45-minute interruption after an …
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Mallia guides Toulouse to Top 14 win over Stade Francais
Apr 20 2025
Argentina international Juan Cruz Mallia racked up 17 points to guide Top 14 leaders Toulouse to a hard-fought 27-20 win …
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Valverde stunner saves Real Madrid title hopes against Bilbao
Apr 20 2025
Fede Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the …
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Pina strikes twice as Barca rout Chelsea in Champions League semi
Apr 20 2025
Women's Champions League holders Barcelona dominated Chelsea as they claimed a 4-1 semi-final first leg victory on …
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Leaders Inter level with Napoli after falling to late Orsolini stunner at Bologna
Apr 20 2025
Inter Milan remained level with Napoli at the top of Serie A after Riccardo Orsolini fired Bologna to a last-gasp 1-0 …
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Leverkusen held at Pauli to put Bayern on cusp of title
Apr 20 2025
Bayer Leverkusen were held 1-1 at St Pauli on Sunday, leaving Bayern Munich needing just five points from their …
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Ligue 1 derby interrupted after assistant referee hit by projectile
Apr 20 2025
The Ligue 1 derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was interrupted for 45 minutes just before half-time on Sunday after an …
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Leclerc bags Ferrari first podium of the year
Apr 20 2025
Ferrari received a boost after a sluggish start to the season on Sunday with Charles Leclerc claiming the team's first …
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Ligue 1 derby halted after assistant referee hit by projectile
Apr 20 2025
The Ligue 1 derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was interrupted just before half-time on Sunday evening after an …
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Thunder rumble with record win over Memphis in playoff opener
Apr 20 2025
The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, the 51 point margin representing …
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Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
Apr 20 2025
McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the …
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David rediscovers teeth as Chevalier loses some in nervy Lille win
Apr 20 2025
Lille moved back into the Ligue 1 top four on Sunday as Nice revived their European challenge by ending a five match …
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Leicester relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool close in on title
Apr 20 2025
Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title on Sunday with a …
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Piastri wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Verstappen second
Apr 20 2025
McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the …
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Kohli, Rohit star as Bengaluru and Mumbai win in IPL
Apr 20 2025
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 73 and Rohit Sharma struck form with 76 not out in match-winning knocks for Royal …
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Birthday boy Zverev roars back to form with Munich win
Apr 20 2025
Germany's world number three Alexander Zverev celebrated his 28th birthday in style on Sunday easing to the ATP Munich …
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Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool to brink of title, Leicester relegated
Apr 20 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title as his late strike sealed a 1-0 win that …
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Guirassy helps Dortmund past Gladbach, putting top-four in sight
Apr 20 2025
Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-2 on Sunday, keeping alive their slim hopes …
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Alexander-Arnold lauds 'special' Liverpool moments
Apr 20 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold refused to quash speculation he will leave Liverpool for Real Madrid at the end of the season …
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Rohit, Suryakumar on song as Mumbai hammer Chennai in IPL
Apr 20 2025
India captains Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav struck unbeaten half-centuries to power Mumbai Indians to a nine-wicket …
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Dortmund beat Gladbach to keep top-four hopes alive
Apr 20 2025
Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-2 on Sunday, keeping their slim hopes of …
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Maresca leaves celebrations to players after Chelsea sink Fulham
Apr 20 2025
Enzo Maresca claimed Chelsea's players deserved the chance to enjoy the acclaim of their fans after he made an abrupt …
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Man Utd 'lack a lot' admits Amorim after Wolves loss
Apr 20 2025
Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United "lack a lot" after Wolves' 1-0 win at Old Trafford exposed the flaws in his …
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Rune defeats Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open
Apr 20 2025
Holger Rune beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Sunday to win the Barcelona Open for the first time.
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Arteta hopes Arsenal star Saka will be fit to face PSG
Apr 20 2025
Mikel Arteta hopes Bukayo Saka will be fit for Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain after …
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Arsenal make Liverpool wait for title party, Chelsea beat Fulham
Apr 20 2025
Arsenal made sure Liverpool cannot secure the Premier League title on Sunday by cruising to a 4-0 victory at 10-man …
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Outsider Skjelmose in Amstel Gold heist ahead of Pogacar and Evenepoel
Apr 20 2025
Up-and-coming Danish Lidl-Trek rider Mattias Skjelmose edged cycling giants Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel in a …
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Sabalenka to face Ostapenko in Stuttgart final
Apr 20 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the Stuttgart Open WTA event on …
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Arsenal stroll makes Liverpool wait for title as Ipswich face relegation
Apr 20 2025
Arsenal made Liverpool wait to be crowned Premier League champions as Leandro Trossard inspired a 4-0 win that pushed …
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Kohli, Padikkal guide Bengaluru to revenge win over Punjab
Apr 20 2025
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal hit half-centuries to steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a seven-wicket win over …
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Ostapenko eases past Alexandrova into Stuttgart final
Apr 20 2025
Latvian Jelena Ostapenko cruised through her semi-final against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Stuttgart WTA on Sunday, …
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Zimbabwe on top in first Test after Bangladesh out for 191
Apr 20 2025
Zimbabwe finished the first day of the first Test in a commanding position at 67-0 after an inspired bowling performance …
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De Bruyne 'surprised' over Man City exit
Apr 20 2025
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he was "a bit surprised" to be told his glittering Manchester City career will finish at …
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Lewandowski injury confirmed in blow to Barca quadruple bid
Apr 20 2025
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Sunday and is set to miss the Copa del Rey final …
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Zimbabwe bowl Bangladesh out for 191 in first Test in Sylhet
Apr 20 2025
Mominul Haque top-scored with 56 as Bangladesh were dismissed for 191 runs on the first day of the first Test after an …
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Home hero Wu wows Shanghai crowds by charging to China Open win
Apr 20 2025
Home favourite Wu Ashun charged to a second Volvo China Open triumph on Sunday, a decade after his first, as five …
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Defending champion Kyren Wilson crashes out in first round of World Snooker Championship
Apr 20 2025
Defending champion Kyren Wilson crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship, losing 10-9 to Chinese …
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi: the 14-year-old whose IPL dream came true
Apr 20 2025
Shy schoolboy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is in dreamland at just 14, having become the youngest player in Indian Premier League …
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T'Wolves dominate Lakers, Nuggets edge Clippers as NBA playoffs start
Apr 20 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles …
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Unbeaten Miami edge Columbus in front of big MLS crowd in Cleveland
Apr 20 2025
Inter Miami are the last remaining unbeaten team in Major League Soccer after they handed the Columbus Crew their first …
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Alaalatoa hails 'hustling hard' Brumbies for rare Super Rugby clean sheet
Apr 20 2025
ACT Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa hailed his side for "hustling hard" after they became the first Super Rugby team to …
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Trio share lead at tight LA Championship
Apr 20 2025
Japan's Akie Iwai and American Lauren Coughlin share the lead with Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad at the LPGA Tour's LA …
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Sampdoria fighting relegation disaster as old heroes ride into town
Apr 20 2025
Sampdoria are fighting for Serie B survival as the 1991 Italian champions and former European Cup finalists flirt …
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Nuggets edge Clippers in NBA playoff overtime thriller, Knicks and Pacers win
Apr 20 2025
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and Aaron Gordon added 25 as the Denver Nuggets edged the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in …
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Force skipper clueless about extra-time rules in pulsating Super Rugby draw
Apr 20 2025
Western Force skipper Jeremy Williams admitted he had no idea of the extra-time rules after his team escaped with a …
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Nuggets edge Clippers in NBA playoff overtime thriller, Pacers thump Bucks
Apr 19 2025
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and Aaron Gordon added 25 as the Denver Nuggets edged the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in …
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Unbeaten Miami edge Columbus in front of big crowd in Cleveland
Apr 19 2025
Inter Miami are the last remaining unbeaten team in Major League Soccer after they handed the Columbus Crew their first …
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Kim takes one-shot lead over Thomas, Novak at RBC Heritage
Apr 19 2025
South Korean Kim Si-woo fired a five-under par 66 on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over two-time major champion …
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Bordeaux-Begles backups edge Pau to close in on Top 14 summit
Apr 19 2025
Bordeaux-Begles rested a dozen of the starters from last week's Champions Cup quarter-final but still eked out a 26-22 …
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'So grateful' - Dodgers star Ohtani and wife welcome first child
Apr 19 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on Saturday that he and his wife, Mamiko, have welcomed their …
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PSG maintain unbeaten Ligue 1 record, Marseille back up to second
Apr 19 2025
Paris Saint-Germain stayed on course to complete the Ligue 1 season without losing a game as the Champions League …
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Liga leaders Barca make stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo
Apr 19 2025
Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points …
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McTominay fires Napoli level with Inter as Conte fuels exit rumours
Apr 19 2025
Scott McTominay headed Napoli level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with the only goal in Saturday's …
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Pacers thump Bucks to open NBA playoffs
Apr 19 2025
The Indiana Pacers seized control early and powered to a convincing 117-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday …
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Sabalenka reaches Stuttgart semis as Ostapenko extends Swiatek mastery
Apr 19 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Stuttgart Open semi-finals on Saturday while two-time champion Iga …
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PSG beat Le Havre to stay on course for unbeaten Ligue 1 season
Apr 19 2025
Paris Saint-Germain stayed on course to complete the Ligue 1 season without losing a game as the Champions League …
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'Fuming' Watkins fires Villa in bid to prove Emery wrong
Apr 19 2025
Ollie Watkins revealed his dynamic display in Aston Villa's 4-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday was inspired by his …
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Bayern close in on Bundesliga title with Heidenheim thumping
Apr 19 2025
Harry Kane scored his 24th league goal of the season as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 win at Heidenheim on Saturday, …
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England thrash Scotland to set up France Grand Slam showdown
Apr 19 2025
England set up a Grand Slam decider against France at Twickenham next weekend with a 59-7 rout of Scotland on Saturday.
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Verstappen's Red Bull 'comes alive' to claim record pole in Jeddah
Apr 19 2025
Max Verstappen said his Red Bull car had "come alive" after he nailed pole for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from …
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Rajasthan unleash Suryavanshi, 14, as youngest IPL player but lose thriller
Apr 19 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an explosive 34 off 20 balls as he became the youngest player in IPL history aged just 14 on …
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Man City boost top five bid, Aston Villa thrash in-form Newcastle
Apr 19 2025
Manchester City bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a dramatic 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday, …
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Villa rout Newcastle to rekindle bid to reach Champions League
Apr 19 2025
Ollie Watkins inspired Aston Villa's 4-1 rout of Newcastle on Saturday, reviving their bid to qualify for the Champions …
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Dumornay gives Lyon lead over Arsenal in Women's Champions League semis
Apr 19 2025
Melchie Dumornay's late strike fired Lyon to a 2-1 win against Arsenal in the Women's Champions League semi-final first …
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'We have to wait': Barca's Flick on Lewandowski injury fear
Apr 19 2025
Barcelona are waiting to find out if striker Robert Lewandowski will be fit for the Copa del Rey final and the Champions …
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Man City boost top five bid, Southampton snatch late leveller
Apr 19 2025
Manchester City bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a dramatic 2-0 win at Everton, while …
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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest IPL player
Apr 19 2025
Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Saturday made history as the youngest ever IPL player at 14 years old after …
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Man City close in on Champions League with Everton late show
Apr 19 2025
Manchester City's chances of Champions League football next season were given a huge boost as late goals from Nico …
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