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Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
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Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face …
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Ferrari fined but Hamilton and Leclerc escape grid penalty
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc escaped any grid position penalties on Friday when instead Ferrari were fined for a …
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Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: Merino
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Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" as La …
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What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?
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Argentine football players know how to suffer, experts and fans believe, as the South American nation sets its sights on …
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Germany defender Gosens signs with Schalke
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Germany defender Robin Gosens signed with Schalke on Friday, joining from Fiorentina on a season-long loan which will …
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Pogacar urges rivals to fight for victory
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All-conquering Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar on Friday urged his rivals not to give up and to fight for the …
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'Great innings has come to an end' -- cricket legend Sobers dies
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Garry Sobers, arguably the greatest all rounder of all time, has died aged 89 West Indies Cricket announced on Friday.
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No tears as Deschamps prepares for final France match
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Didier Deschamps said Friday that no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the …
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Antonelli fastest for Mercedes in second practice in Belgium
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World championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times for Mercedes ahead of defending champion Lando Norris of …
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Swiss rider Schmid cramps up but wins Tour de France stage 13
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Swiss rider Mauro Schmid said that he had to overcome cramps before he beat Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-man sprint …
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Garry Sobers, towering West Indies cricket all-rounder, dies at 89
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Cricket in the 20th century was littered with great players, but by universal consent two stand head and shoulders above …
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NFL boss teases Japan among 10 new nations for regular-season games
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell named Japan as a place he wants to see the league play a future regular-season contest …
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Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final
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Spanish elan meets Argentinian steel in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe …
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Swiss rider Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13
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Swiss rider Mauro Schmid beat Colombian Harold Tejada in a two-man sprint finish to win the 13th and longest stage of …
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Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future
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Neymar returns to his home club Santos Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future …
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Warholm eyes win in London stadium that kickstarted his career
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Karsten Warholm on Saturday returns to the London Stadium where he won his first 400 metres hurdles world title in 2017, …
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Herbert takes British Open lead, equals major history with 62 alongside Burns
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Lucas Herbert stormed into the lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled …
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Italian authorities dole out fines for Olympic ambush marketing
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Italy's Competition Authority (AGCM) said Friday it had fined six companies a total of 2.5 million euros ($2.86 million) …
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Herbert equals major record round of 62 to take British Open lead
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Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history with an eight-under par 62 to …
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Verstappen back on top in opening practice at Belgian Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Friday's sunny opening free practice …
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Kerr targets world mile record, Hodgkinson happy to 'run free'
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Josh Kerr is confident he is in the kind of form that could see him break the 27-year-old world record for the mile to …
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Neutral games needed at Nations Championship, says official
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Rugby's new Nations Championship has "logistical challenges" that can only be solved by having some teams play home …
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Herbert's record front nine snatches British Open lead
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Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled a British Open record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine at Royal Birkdale on …
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Lucu urges France to keep heads in steamy Tokyo
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France captain Maxime Lucu warned Friday that the heat and humidity in steamy Tokyo will affect decision-making when his …
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Australian cyclist Dennis admits driving while disqualified
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Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis admitted on Friday to driving while disqualified over a 2023 road …
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Root says England 'learning on the job' in ODIs after 99 no against India
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Joe Root said his younger England team-mates were having to "learn on the job" in one-day international cricket because …
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Wilson keen to continue Wallabies captaincy as Schmidt era ends
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Harry Wilson said he's determined to continue captaining Australia as they build towards next year's home World Cup, …
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Ireland to attack at All Blacks' Eden Park stronghold
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Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland won't beat New Zealand at their impregnable fortress by keeping the score down, urging …
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Japan, France ready for tussle in steamy Tokyo
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Japan and France are preparing for a heavyweight arm-wrestle in Tokyo on Saturday, with the heat and humidity set to …
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Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test
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Joe Schmidt is feeling "nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of his last Test as Wallabies coach, desperate for a win to …
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Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series
Jul 16 2026
The All Blacks are well advanced in their planning for the looming series against South Africa but coach Dave Rennie has …
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Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title
Jul 16 2026
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he believes the Miami Heat are his best chance at …
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Lewandowski MLS debut match postponed by air quality concern
Jul 16 2026
Polish star Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut was on hold Thursday after the match between the Chicago Fire …
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McIlroy laments 'stupid mistakes' but retains British Open hope
Jul 16 2026
Rory McIlroy remained hopeful he can recover from shooting two over par after his opening round of the British Open that …
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Messi set 'blueprint' for greatness - Antetokounmpo
Jul 16 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami to join the NBA's Heat on Thursday taking inspiration from Lionel Messi, a …
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Root's 99 not out sees England to ODI series-levelling win over India
Jul 16 2026
Joe Root's typically composed 99 not out steered a jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day …
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Argentina footballers 'inspire' Contepomi's Pumas before England Test
Jul 16 2026
Head coach of Argentina's rugby team Felipe Contepomi said on Thursday that the feats of the country's football side at …
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Suber the shock leader of British Open as McIlroy faces cut battle
Jul 16 2026
Unheralded American Jackson Suber leads after the first round of the British Open at five under par, with world number …
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Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
Jul 16 2026
Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final …
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Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
Jul 16 2026
A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction …
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Morocco back coach Ouahbi after World Cup exit
Jul 16 2026
World Cup quarter-finalists Morocco gave coach Mohamed Ouahbi a vote of confidence on Thursday to continue with his deal …
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France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
Jul 16 2026
France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the dreaded …
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'King' James keeps NBA guessing on next team
Jul 16 2026
NBA superstar LeBron James offered no clues to where he'll play his record-extending 24th season as he appeared live at …
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Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
Jul 16 2026
Thomas Tuchel is already looking forward to a home Euros in 2028 after England's bitter World Cup exit. But will he have …
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Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in title bid at Spa
Jul 16 2026
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday urged his Ferrari team to intensify their efforts for improvement as he bids to mount a title …
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UK minister urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
Jul 16 2026
A British minister Thursday called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las …
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Verstappen takes old rear wing in place of 'super-dangerous' upgrade
Jul 16 2026
Max Verstappen will race with a conventional rear wing at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull reacted to his …
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Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins
Jul 16 2026
Belgian sprint star Tim Merlier trebled up at the Tour de France on Thursday as he won the 12th stage in a chaotic and …
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Merlier looking to 'survive' Tour de France until Paris
Jul 16 2026
Tour de France sprint king Tim Merlier said he would now just look to "survive" at the Grand Boucle after claiming a …
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Scheffler makes steady start, DeChambeau one off the lead at British Open
Jul 16 2026
Scottie Scheffler made a steady start to his defence of the British Open with a two under par 68 as a bogey at the last …
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Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final
Jul 16 2026
Master will take on apprentice when Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lines up against his former student, Argentina's …
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Archer stars as England dismiss India for 233 in 2nd ODI
Jul 16 2026
Jofra Archer led a much-improved England bowling display as India were dismissed for 233 in the second one-day …
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Rosenior ready for Paris FC challenge after 'learning lessons' at Chelsea
Jul 16 2026
Former Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said Thursday he hoped his short stint in charge at Stamford Bridge would help him …
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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final as England fall short
Jul 16 2026
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after Lionel Messi orchestrated a spectacular comeback …
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No start for Pollock as England name unchanged side for Argentina clash
Jul 16 2026
Henry Pollock was once more left among the replacements as England coach Steve Borthwick named an unchanged starting …
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Scheffler makes fast start to defence of British Open
Jul 16 2026
Scottie Scheffler made a strong start to his defence of the British Open to sit just one off the clubhouse lead of four …
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Hearts and Scotland keeper Gordon retires
Jul 16 2026
Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement at the age of 43 on Thursday.
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'Lost his Tuch?' -- England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
Jul 16 2026
Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too "passive" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against …
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Depleted Italy make nine changes for Australia Test
Jul 16 2026
Italy made nine changes Thursday to its starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Australia in Perth at the …
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Schmidt says struggling Australia 'not far off' as he makes changes for Italy clash
Jul 16 2026
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt insisted Thursday his struggling team were "not far off" as he rolled the dice with three …
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Italy coach Quesada banned for two Tests after TV rant
Jul 16 2026
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada was slapped with a two-match ban by World Rugby on Thursday for criticising the referee …
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IOC chief Coventry can learn from Infantino on handling Trump: ex-IOC executives
Jul 16 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close relationship with Donald Trump has ensured a successful World Cup and all eyes …
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France overhaul front row to face Japan in Nations Championship
Jul 16 2026
France coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday that he was "not completely satisfied" with his team's scrum as he named a …
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No room in All Blacks for Beauden Barrett against Ireland
Jul 16 2026
Decorated fly-half Beauden Barrett was once again omitted as New Zealand announced four starting changes on Thursday for …
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McReight benched as Australia make three changes for Italy showdown
Jul 16 2026
Joe Schmidt kept faith with rookie flyhalf Declan Meredith Thursday but benched star flanker Fraser McReight for the …
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Fiji scrum-half Kuruvoli slapped with four-match ban for red card
Jul 16 2026
Fiji scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli was on Thursday suspended for four weeks after receiving a red card in the 73-8 defeat …
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Japan give Haangana debut for France 'forward battle' in steamy Tokyo
Jul 16 2026
Japan coach Eddie Jones said Thursday that he was expecting a fierce forward battle against France in a hot and humid …
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Ireland coach Farrell relishes another crack at Eden Park record
Jul 16 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Thursday his side were "fortunate" to have "another shot" at what he called one of …
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Japan to give flanker Haangana his debut against France
Jul 16 2026
Japan on Thursday named flanker Esei Haangana to make his debut against France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo, …
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Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final
Jul 16 2026
Lionel Messi has already won the World Cup, but the Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on …
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Familiar tale of woe as England exit World Cup
Jul 16 2026
Thomas Tuchel was appointed in a blaze of publicity, stating his aim was to add a second star to the England shirt with …
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Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
Jul 16 2026
Argentina's World Cup semi-final match-winner Lautaro Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal which took his …
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'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over in Argentina
Jul 15 2026
When Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina's winning goal in the 92nd minute, Buenos Aires erupted into ecstasy as a famous …
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Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England
Jul 15 2026
Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the …
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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday …
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Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies
Jul 15 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late …
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Kane 'gutted' after England crash out of World Cup
Jul 15 2026
Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions …
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Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final
Jul 15 2026
Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after they beat …
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Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback …
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
Jul 15 2026
Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the …
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Argentina protects landmark Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts
Jul 15 2026
Buenos Aires police on Wednesday erected barricades around the city's beloved Obelisk monument in anticipation of …
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Tour stage winner Waerenskjold inspired by Manx Missile Cavendish
Jul 15 2026
Tour de France stage 11 winner Soren Waerenskjold said on Wednesday he had learnt to sprint by watching British great …
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Ahead of World Cup semi-final, Argentine VP calls English 'pirates'
Jul 15 2026
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English "usurping pirates" ahead of Wednesday's World Cup …
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Court rules England World Cup winner died from brain injury linked to heading
Jul 15 2026
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a …
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Castres' ex-All Black Papali'i ruled out for six months
Jul 15 2026
French Top 14 club Castres said on Wednesday their former New Zealand back-rower Dalton Papali'i has been sidelined for …
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British Open chiefs have no plan to change schedule if England reach World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
British Open golf chiefs have no plans to alter Sunday's final round schedule at Royal Birkdale should England reach the …
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Women's rights charity ends Stade Francais deal after McLean arrival
Jul 15 2026
Women's rights charity Her Game Too France announced on Wednesday it had ended its partnership with Top 14 club Stade …
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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'
Jul 15 2026
Rory McIlroy said the recent UK heatwave that has transformed conditions ahead of this week's British Open is a …
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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
Jul 15 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day …
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
Jul 15 2026
As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, …
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
Jul 15 2026
Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of structural, political and cultural problems in German society, …
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
Jul 15 2026
Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La …
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
Jul 15 2026
Stuart Broad believes England must add an extra fast bowler to their attack if they are to be competitive at next year's …
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
Jul 15 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait …
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
Jul 15 2026
Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for …
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
Jul 15 2026
Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the …
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Jul 15 2026
Two badminton veterans enjoyed 16 minutes of fame at the Japan Open on Wednesday when they appeared in the main draw of …
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
Jul 15 2026
Australian Rules football chiefs removed Indigenous ex-player Nicky Winmar from the game's hall of fame on Wednesday …
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
Jul 15 2026
Australian Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she had been told to "stop swimming immediately" last …
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France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
France arrived in the World Cup semi-finals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament …
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Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
Jul 15 2026
Thomas Tuchel said he did not feel burdened by the weight of history as he bids to lead England to a first World Cup …
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Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jul 15 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances on the way to another …
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