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Osaka books WTA Montreal title clash with Canadian teen Mboko
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko booked a championship showdown with …
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Khachanov topples Zverev to book ATP Toronto title clash with Shelton
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Karen Khachanov rallied to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev and book an ATP Toronto Masters title clash with Ben …
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Wallabies' White out of short-lived retirement for South Africa Tests
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Veteran scrum-half Nic White's retirement lasted barely a week after he was named Thursday in an injury-depleted …
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Struggling Test opener Konstas sent on Australia A tour of India
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Struggling Test opener Sam Konstas was picked Thursday for Australia A's red-ball tour of India next month, with chief …
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Mo'unga to return to New Zealand in time for World Cup build-up
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Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will return to New Zealand next year, putting him in the frame to steer the All Blacks at the …
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World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
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Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but …
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Khachanov topples Zverev to reach ATP Toronto final
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Karen Khachanov rallied from 3-1 down in the final set tiebreaker to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 …
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Canadian teen Mboko beats Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final
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Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko saved a match point on the way to a thrilling 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former …
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Mexican president backs threatened female football referee
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A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's match between Monterrey and …
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Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat
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Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a …
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'Global icon' Son Heung-min joins LAFC from Tottenham
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South Korea star Son Heung-min said he was "here to win" on Wednesday as Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC welcomed …
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Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down
Aug 06 2025
Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he …
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Sinner lukewarm on expanded Cincinnati format
Aug 06 2025
Jannik Sinner on Wednesday gave tepid approval to the 12-day jumbo version of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters while …
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Rested Scheffler ready to tackle US PGA Tour playoffs
Aug 06 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's "rested and ready to play" as he prepares to tee it up in the US PGA Tour …
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German great Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps
Aug 06 2025
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Mueller has signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps, the Canadian …
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Isak told to train alone by Newcastle - reports
Aug 06 2025
Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedly told to train apart …
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Vonn appoints Svindal as coach ahead of 2026 Olympics
Aug 06 2025
Comeback queen Lindsey Vonn has appointed former Norwegian ski star Aksel Lund Svindal as coach to help her prepare for …
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Arsenal have 'belief' to end trophy drought, says Arteta
Aug 06 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Gunners believe this season will be different as they aim to get over a series of …
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Liverpool set to cut losses with Nunez move to Saudi: reports
Aug 06 2025
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could allow the Premier …
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Rugby Australia relaxes 'redundant' limit on foreign-based players
Aug 06 2025
Rugby Australia has signalled that more overseas-based players will be allowed to represent the Wallabies, shifting away …
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Son draws fans to airport as LAFC calls Wednesday news conference
Aug 06 2025
South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS, but excited …
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Son draws fans to airport even though MLS deal not official
Aug 06 2025
South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS but excited fans …
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Fritz, Shelton set up all-American Toronto semi-final
Aug 06 2025
US second seed Taylor Fritz overcame a late niggle while serving for the match on Tuesday to beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 …
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Sizzling Osaka to face Tauson in WTA Canadian Open semis
Aug 06 2025
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open on Tuesday with a …
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NFL buys 10% stake in ESPN, which buys NFL Network, RedZone
Aug 06 2025
The NFL sold its NFL Network and Sunday RedZone television show to ESPN on Tuesday in exchange for a 10% equity stake in …
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Fritz banishes brain freeze to advance into ATP Toronto semis
Aug 06 2025
US second seed Taylor Fritz overcame a late niggle while serving for the match on Tuesday to beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 …
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Trump seeks sway over Los Angeles Olympics with new task force
Aug 06 2025
Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force that he will lead on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, a …
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Tauson ousts Keys and advances to WTA Canadian Open semis
Aug 06 2025
Danish 16th seed Clara Tauson stunned reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-1, 6-4 on Tuesday and advanced to …
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Jobe Bellingham 'anxious' about following Jude at Dortmund
Aug 05 2025
Jobe Bellingham admitted on Tuesday to having "anxieties" on following in brother Jude's footsteps after joining …
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Belgium's Evenepoel to join Red Bull-Bora in 2026
Aug 05 2025
Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel will leave Soudal Quick-Step at the end of this season, the team said on …
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Man Utd, Newcastle make bids for Leipzig striker Sesko: reports
Aug 05 2025
Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle have both placed competing bids for in-demand RB Leipzig striker …
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German club backs out of signing Israel striker after fan backlash
Aug 05 2025
Bundesliga 2 side Fortuna Duesseldorf has pulled out of signing Israel striker Shon Weissman in response to fan anger …
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Wirtz unfazed by huge Liverpool price tag
Aug 05 2025
Florian Wirtz says his huge price tag "doesn't matter" as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League after a …
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Hobbled at home, Nigerian sportswomen dominate abroad
Aug 05 2025
As Nigerian women dominate sports on the continent, they're facing off not just against top talent abroad but a domestic …
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Former Arsenal player Partey granted bail on rape charges
Aug 05 2025
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on …
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Malaysia tycoon pleads guilty in Singapore to abetting obstruction of justice
Aug 05 2025
A Malaysian hotel tycoon who helped bring Formula One to Singapore pleaded guilty there Monday to abetting the …
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England face searching Ashes questions after India series thriller
Aug 05 2025
England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of …
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Zverev to meet Khachanov in ATP Toronto semi-finals
Aug 05 2025
Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei …
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Zverev ignores fan distraction to advance to ATP Toronto semis
Aug 05 2025
Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei …
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With six months to go, Winter Games organisers say they'll be ready
Aug 05 2025
Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are …
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Rybakina to face teen Mboko in WTA Canadian Open semis
Aug 05 2025
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, and Canadian teen Victoria Mboko advanced to a WTA Canadian Open semi-final …
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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cincinnati Masters
Aug 05 2025
Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year …
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Rybakina advances to WTA Canadian Open semis
Aug 04 2025
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open on Monday when …
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NBA Spurs agree to four-year extension with Fox: reports
Aug 04 2025
NBA All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth …
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Brazil's Paixao promises 'big things' at Marseille unveiling
Aug 04 2025
Brazil striker Igor Paixao was unveiled at Marseille on Monday as he vowed to deliver in Ligue 1 the form and ambition …
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Shubman Gill: India's elegant captain
Aug 04 2025
Shubman Gill will fly home to India with plenty of credit after a sensational campaign with the bat against England and …
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England v India: Three talking points
Aug 04 2025
India will return home satisfied after levelling their five-Test series against England following a dramatic six-run win …
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Siraj stars as India beat England by six runs in fifth-Test thriller
Aug 04 2025
Mohammed Siraj was the hero as India beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to …
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India's Siraj 'woke up believing' ahead of Test heroics
Aug 04 2025
Mohammed Siraj said he never lost faith in his own ability to deliver a sensational victory for India in the fifth and …
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Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England collapse
Aug 04 2025
Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame …
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Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030
Aug 04 2025
Czech striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen through to 2030, the Bundesliga club …
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Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix
Aug 04 2025
Ferrari may have endured another afternoon to forget in Hungary on Sunday with polesitter Charles Leclerc finishing …
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Lions hooker Sheehan banned over Lynagh incident
Aug 04 2025
British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches for flattening Wallabies playmaker Tom …
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Tycoon who brought F1 to Singapore pleads guilty in graft case
Aug 04 2025
A Malaysian hotel tycoon who helped bring Formula One to Singapore pleaded guilty Monday to abetting the obstruction of …
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Fritz fights through to reach ATP Toronto Masters quarters
Aug 04 2025
Taylor Fritz battled into Monday morning before finally getting past Czech Jiri Lehecka with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 …
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Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs to capture T20 series
Aug 04 2025
Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub combined for a 138 opening partnership and Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs …
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Teenage kicks: McIntosh, 12-year-old Yu set to rule the pool at LA 2028
Aug 04 2025
The Los Angeles Olympics are three years away, but Summer McIntosh showed at the swimming world championships why she …
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Swiatek crashes out of WTA Canadian Open, Osaka races through
Aug 04 2025
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek became the latest seed to fall at the WTA Canadian Open on Sunday, stunned 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 …
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Australia name experienced squad for Women's Rugby World Cup
Aug 04 2025
Australia on Monday unveiled an experienced squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup, retaining 17 players from the last …
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Messi out indefinitely with 'minor muscle injury': club
Aug 04 2025
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a "minor muscle …
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Robertson names one uncapped player in All Blacks squad
Aug 04 2025
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson on Monday named one uncapped player in his squad for the Rugby Championship, …
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Lyles says best to come after testy trials win
Aug 04 2025
Noah Lyles believes he is rounding into form at the right time ahead of next month's World Championships in Tokyo after …
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French rider Ferrand-Prevot solos to victory in women's Tour de France
Aug 04 2025
French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prevot soloed to victory on Sunday in the ninth and final stage in the Alps to seal the …
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Man United draws Everton, West Ham blanks Bournemouth in US tour finales
Aug 04 2025
Bruno Fernandes scored one goal and set up another as Manchester United drew Everton 2-2 on Sunday to capture the …
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Coleman defends 'great person' Richardson after assault controversy
Aug 03 2025
Christian Coleman sprang to the defense of partner Sha'Carri Richardson on Sunday, a week after the reigning women's …
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Lyles, Jefferson-Wooden storm to victories at US trials
Aug 03 2025
Noah Lyles laid down a world championship marker with a blistering 200m victory at the US trials in Oregon on Sunday as …
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De Minaur survives Tiafoe to reach Toronto quarter-finals
Aug 03 2025
Alex de Minaur pushed his ATP winning streak to seven matches as he fended off Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 on Sunday to …
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Young captures long-awaited first PGA Tour win at Wyndham Championship
Aug 03 2025
American Cameron Young seized his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a two-under par 68 in the final round of the …
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Osaka roars into WTA Montreal quarter-finals as Keys fights through
Aug 03 2025
Australian Open champion Madison Keys saved two match points on the way to a three-set victory over Karolina Muchova to …
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West Ham blanks Bournemouth in Premier League US series
Aug 03 2025
Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen scored to lift West Ham United over Bournemouth 2-0 on Sunday, giving the London side …
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White's two homers drive Braves to 4-2 win over Reds in MLB Speedway Classic
Aug 03 2025
Eli White belted two home runs to propel the Atlanta Braves across the finish line with a 4-2 victory over the …
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Richardson exits 200m at US trials, Coleman through
Aug 03 2025
Sha'Carri Richardson failed to reach the final of the 200m at the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Sunday, …
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Ferrari boss confident 'frustrated' Hamilton will bounce back after Hungarian GP
Aug 03 2025
Lewis Hamilton received support from his Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Sunday just hours after the Briton cut a …
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Chelsea sign Dutch defender Hato from Ajax
Aug 03 2025
Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million) …
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Oval downpour leaves England-India series on knife edge
Aug 03 2025
Harry Brook and Joe Root both hit hundreds before a late flurry of wickets and an Oval downpour left England's series …
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Japan's Yamashita wins Women's British Open to clinch first major
Aug 03 2025
Japan's Miyu Yamashita won the Women's British Open by two strokes at Royal Porthcawl on Sunday to clinch an emotional …
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Despondent Hamilton and Ferrari crash back to earth
Aug 03 2025
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari crashed back to earth on Sunday when 24 hours after Charles Leclerc claimed the team's first …
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Norris relishing combat with McLaren teammate Piastri
Aug 03 2025
Lando Norris said he was looking forward to "more of the same" thrilling wheel-to-wheel duels with team-mate Oscar …
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Departing Spurs captain Son in tears on emotional evening
Aug 03 2025
Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in …
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Norris wins in Hungary to trim Piastri lead as McLaren reel off another 1-2
Aug 03 2025
Lando Norris trimmed McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri's lead in the drivers’ world championship to just nine points on …
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Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix in another McLaren 1-2
Aug 03 2025
Lando Norris fended off teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and maintain McLaren's …
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Brook and Root run riot as England eye stunning win in India decider
Aug 03 2025
Harry Brook's dashing century put England on the brink of their latest spectacular run chase in the fifth and deciding …
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Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix in another McLaren 1-2
Aug 03 2025
Lando Norris fended off teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and maintain McLaren's …
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Marchand, McIntosh dominate as US end turbulent worlds with record
Aug 03 2025
Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with dominant victories on Sunday's …
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Marchand says 'passion' burns bright on road to 2028 Olympics
Aug 03 2025
Leon Marchand said his performances at the world championships proved he still had "a passion for swimming" after …
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McIntosh says narrowly missing Phelps feat keeps her 'hungry' for LA
Aug 03 2025
Summer McIntosh said Sunday that falling one gold short of a clean sweep of five titles at swimming's world …
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Marchand, McIntosh rampant as US end turbulent worlds with record
Aug 03 2025
Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with rampant victories on Sunday's …
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Olympic champ Finke slams 'stupid' criticism of US world swim team
Aug 03 2025
Three-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke said Sunday that criticism of the United States swimming squad at the world …
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McIntosh wins fourth Singapore gold with 400m medley title
Aug 03 2025
Summer McIntosh led from start to finish to win her fourth gold at the Singapore world championships on Sunday with a …
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Siraj strikes for India as England's Brook rides his luck in Oval thriller
Aug 03 2025
Mohammed Siraj struck again for India before England's Harry Brook counter-attacked in style as a dramatic fifth and …
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Rovanpera delights home crowd with Rally of Finland victory
Aug 03 2025
Finland's Kalle Rovanpera boosted his bid for a third world rally championship title with a dominant win in front of his …
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Australia's beaming Harris foils Walsh treble bid at swimming worlds
Aug 03 2025
Australia's Meg Harris denied Gretchen Walsh a sprint treble at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Sunday, …
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All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out of Argentina Tests
Aug 03 2025
All Black Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of two Tests in Argentina, New Zealand Rugby announced Sunday, with the …
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Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff in Montreal
Aug 03 2025
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko took down top-seeded American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday, thrilling the home crowd …
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'Struggling' Marchand targets second gold at swimming worlds
Aug 03 2025
Leon Marchand admitted he was "struggling" on the final day of the world championships on Sunday after qualifying for …
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Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan in T20
Aug 03 2025
Jason Holder smashed a four on the final ball to give West Indies a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan on …
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Top seed Zverev, defending champ Popyrin book ATP Toronto quarter-final
Aug 03 2025
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to an ATP Toronto Masters quarter-final against defending champion Alexei Popyrin …
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Rain suspends MLB Speedway Classic until Sunday
Aug 03 2025
Heavy rain washed out Major League Baseball's "Speedway Classic" on Saturday, suspending play in the first inning and …
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Lions' Sheehan cited for foul play in third Wallabies Test
Aug 03 2025
British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan was cited Sunday for foul play over an incident in the third Test against …
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Farrell content despite Australia denying Lions whitewash
Aug 03 2025
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says their gruelling Australian tour was "an absolute delight" despite …
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Messi exits early with injury in Miami's Leagues Cup win
Aug 03 2025
Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory …
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Messi exits with injury in 11th minute of Leagues Cup match
Aug 03 2025
Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory …
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