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Wilson captain, Slipper absent in Kiss's first Wallabies squad
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New Australia coach Les Kiss pledged "evolution not revolution" after retaining Harry Wilson as captain Thursday and …
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Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez
AFP - 3h ago
Dutch corner is known for being the biggest and craziest party in cycling.
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Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut
AFP - 4h ago
Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, beat Chicago …
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Record-equalling Red Sox streak halted at 15 wins
AFP - 4h ago
The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, …
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Mercedes expect Hungary challenge from Hamilton and Ferrari
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Kimi Antonelli heads to Budapest this weekend knowing he will lead the drivers' world championship into F1's summer …
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Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president
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The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage "where champions …
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Tearful fights, edible offerings: A glimpse into the Maradona trial
AFP - 6h ago
The fraught and fiery trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team has at times been as turbulent as the …
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Argentine Football Association says US did not detain its president
AFP - 7h ago
Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer …
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Philipsen snaps 'horrible' drought with Tour de France stage 17 victory
AFP - 7h ago
Jasper Philipsen admitted he had been feeling the pressure before sprinting to a dominant victory from a reduced bunch …
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Red Sox tie club record with 15th straight MLB win
Jul 22 2026
The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, …
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Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes deal
Jul 22 2026
Inter Miami on Wednesday announced the signing of Brazil star Casemiro but Major League Soccer immediately said it was …
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Pogacar sweating on Yates's fitness ahead of Tour Queen stage
Jul 22 2026
Tadej Pogacar said on Wednesday that he was hopeful team-mate Adam Yates would recover from an upset stomach in time to …
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Philipsen ends 'horrible' drought with Tour de France 17th stage victory
Jul 22 2026
Jasper Philipsen took a dominant victory in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the Tour de France's Alpine 17th stage …
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Philipsen wins Tour de France 17th stage
Jul 22 2026
Jasper Philipsen took a dominant victory in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the Tour de France's Alpine 17th stage …
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CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticism
Jul 22 2026
African football boss Patrice Motsepe offered an emphatic defence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, …
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'Beautiful game' provides Venezuelans with welcome distraction in wake of tragedy
Jul 22 2026
"Today more than ever, we remain united" reads the banner brandished by the players of Venezuelan club UCV prior to the …
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Fury says 'best yet to come' ahead of Thailand fight
Jul 22 2026
British boxer Tyson Fury insisted on Wednesday that "the best is yet to come" ahead of a charity fight in Thailand, a …
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Italian FA chief says in touch with Guardiola over coaching vacancy
Jul 22 2026
The head of Italy's football federation has confirmed he held discussions with legendary coach Pep Guardiola over the …
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Bezos holds talks with group interested in buying Liverpool stake: reports
Jul 22 2026
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the Amit Bhatia-fronted consortium that has expressed interest in …
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Australia cricket great Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving
Jul 22 2026
Australia cricket great David Warner pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drink driving and will be sentenced later this year, …
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Designing a Tour de France route: a three-year labour of love
Jul 22 2026
As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de …
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Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
Jul 22 2026
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 …
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Rainout keeps Red Sox MLB win streak at 14 with two games Wednesday
Jul 21 2026
The Boston Red Sox remained one win shy of matching their team-record longest win streak, set in 1946, after their Major …
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Messi lands in Argentine hometown after World Cup defeat
Jul 21 2026
Argentina's defeated football hero Lionel Messi returned to his hometown on Tuesday after a painful World Cup final …
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Panthers lose Moton to blood clot as NFL camps open
Jul 21 2026
Carolina Panthers right offensive tackle Taylor Moton will miss the start of the upcoming NFL season after being …
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Evenepoel wins 'special' Tour de France individual time-trial
Jul 21 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in Tuesday's 26.1km individual time-trial at the Tour de France to …
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Lipowitz breaks collarbone in Tour de France crash
Jul 21 2026
German rider Florian Lipowitz suffered a broken collarbone after crashing out of the Tour de France's 16th stage on …
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LPGA launches Nanea Cup event next March in Hawaii
Jul 21 2026
The LPGA will launch the Nanea Cup, a $4 million event featuring tour professionals and top college players, next March …
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Pogacar fired up by losing twice to Evenepoel at Tour de France
Jul 21 2026
Reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar admitted Tuesday that he was fired up to prove his superiority after …
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Ipswich sign Ghana winger Fatawu from Leicester
Jul 21 2026
Ipswich signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester in a deal worth a reported £20 million ($26 million) on Tuesday.
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Liverpool in talks with Bhatia consortium over minority investment
Jul 21 2026
Liverpool are in talks with British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia over a potential deal for a minority stake in the …
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Evenepoel wins Tour de France individual time-trial
Jul 21 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in Tuesday's 26.1km individual time-trial at the Tour de France to …
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Premier League referee Taylor retires, bemoans 'constant scrutiny'
Jul 21 2026
Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing the intense pressure and …
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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez
Jul 21 2026
Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea …
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Former Man Utd boss Ferguson salutes old rival Keegan
Jul 21 2026
Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle's "greatest team" …
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Former MotoGP champion Quartararo to make Honda switch
Jul 21 2026
Former MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo will join Honda on a two-year deal next season, the team announced on …
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Tour de France hit by new wave of anti-doping tests
Jul 21 2026
Several Tour de France teams, including that of Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel, confirmed on Tuesday they had faced …
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Jul 21 2026
Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the …
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Red Sox stretch streak to 14 after clinging on to beat Orioles 6-5
Jul 21 2026
Caleb Durbin smashed the deciding solo home run and the Boston Red Sox stretched their win streak to 14 games on Monday …
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Australia's Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon back for Bangladesh Test series
Jul 21 2026
Australia's veteran bowling trio -- captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have returned from injury and …
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Ceferin skipped World Cup final reportedly to show disapproval of FIFA
Jul 21 2026
Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media …
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"The pain is immense," says Messi of World Cup defeat
Jul 21 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina's World Cup final loss "the pain is immense and it's going to take a …
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Unnatural physique turns Evenepoel into a Tour de France contender
Jul 21 2026
When Remco Evenpoel announced in April that he would not race any more until July's Tour de France, eyebrows were …
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Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
Jul 21 2026
Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed …
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Argentina squad returns, without Messi, after World Cup final loss
Jul 20 2026
Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their …
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Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
Jul 20 2026
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets …
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World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of a million on bus parade
Jul 20 2026
New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday …
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Spanish king hails World Cup heroes as celebration tour begins
Jul 20 2026
Spain's World Cup winners were hailed by the country's king on Monday in Madrid after returning from the United States …
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'Giant of the game': Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75
Jul 20 2026
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
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Judge approved night-time Tour de France doping tests
Jul 20 2026
A French judge approved the night-time Tour de France anti-doping tests of star riders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas …
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'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
Jul 20 2026
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
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Kevin Keegan: The 'Mighty Mouse' who conquered Europe
Jul 20 2026
Kevin Keegan earned Messiah status at Newcastle and conquered Europe with Liverpool in a remarkable career that took him …
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DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over British Open penalty: reports
Jul 20 2026
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call US president Donald Trump in a bid to resolve his rules row at the …
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Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Jul 20 2026
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
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Three things we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix
Jul 20 2026
Mercedes may appear to be the runaway Formula One leaders, but closer examination suggests rivals Ferrari have found the …
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Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecoming
Jul 20 2026
After their 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local …
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Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change'
Jul 20 2026
Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, the …
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Plane carrying Spain's World Cup winning team lands in Madrid
Jul 20 2026
A plane carrying Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid on Monday, a day after their 1-0 victory …
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McCullum confident he can work with new England Test coach
Jul 20 2026
Brendon McCullum insists he can work alongside England's next Test coach despite being sacked from the role.
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Madrid awaits triumphant return of Spain's World Cup heroes
Jul 20 2026
A million jubilant Spain supporters are expected to greet their heroes on Monday in Madrid as the World Cup winners …
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Lara calls for celebration of 'father figure' Sobers
Jul 20 2026
Brian Lara has urged the "whole of the Caribbean" to celebrate Garry Sobers following the death of the West Indies …
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Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names
Jul 20 2026
It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy …
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Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome
Jul 20 2026
Spain's World Cup winners headed home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to …
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Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph
Jul 20 2026
Thousands of ecstatic Spanish fans in Madrid bellowed out the Queen song "We are the Champions" following Spain's …
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Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat
Jul 20 2026
Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' …
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'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era
Jul 20 2026
Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of …
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Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni
Jul 20 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the …
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Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown
Jul 19 2026
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his …
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Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame
Jul 19 2026
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.
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Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Jul 19 2026
Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday …
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Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final
Jul 19 2026
Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with …
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Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap
Jul 19 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick …
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Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot
Jul 19 2026
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in …
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Jul 19 2026
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win …
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Brook hails England coach McCullum's impact in series win over India
Jul 19 2026
Harry Brook lauded coach Brendon McCullum for his role in England's first one-day international series victory over …
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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show
Jul 19 2026
Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted …
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Ryan Fox: All-Black son becomes New Zealand's latest sporting star
Jul 19 2026
Ryan Fox said winning the British Open is something he "would have killed" for when battling just to make it as a golf …
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Duckett's sublime century inspires England's series-clinching win over India
Jul 19 2026
Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 paved the way for England's 27-run victory over India in the third one-day …
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Calm Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian GP
Jul 19 2026
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli ended a three-race winless streak on Sunday to extend his lead in the Formula One …
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New Zealander Fox birdies last hole for 'surreal' British Open win
Jul 19 2026
New Zealander Ryan Fox said winning the British Open was "more than a dream come true" after a birdie at the final hole …
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Record-breaking Duckett leads England to ODI series win over India
Jul 19 2026
Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 paved the way for England's 27-run victory over India in the third one-day …
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Italy's Mazzoli wins US PGA Dominican Republic title
Jul 19 2026
Stefano Mazzoli sank a birdie putt from just outside 24 feet on the final hole Sunday to win the US PGA Tour Corales …
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New Zealander Fox birdies last hole to win British Open
Jul 19 2026
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on …
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Evenepoel wins Tour stage, Vingegaard crashes out after night-time control
Jul 19 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel beat race leader Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish to take Sunday's 15th stage of the …
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'Inhuman' testing procedures could have cost Vingegaard, says Pogacar
Jul 19 2026
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar said that "inhuman" doping control procedures could have contributed to arch rival …
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Argentina make three changes for World Cup final, Spain name same team
Jul 19 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's World Cup final against Spain as the …
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New Zealander Fox wins British Open on final hole
Jul 19 2026
New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on …
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Three-team NBA trade sends Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs: reports
Jul 19 2026
Oklahoma City have sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta who moved 2024 top overall NBA draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to …
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Mercedes boss seeks to comfort 'disappointed' Russell amid reliability woes
Jul 19 2026
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff said he intended to put an arm around an emotional George Russell on Sunday after the …
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Argentina seek glorious World Cup finale for Messi against Spain
Jul 19 2026
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on slick-passing Spain in Sunday's World Cup final as the first 48-team …
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Left knee issues will keep Ohtani off the mound for now
Jul 19 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani will not make a scheduled mound start at Philadelphia on …
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Vingegaard to undergo collarbone surgery after Tour de France crash
Jul 19 2026
Two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard will undergo surgery on a fractured collarbone after he suffered a miserable end to his …
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Hamilton rues costly practice mistake for missing podium at Belgian GP
Jul 19 2026
Lewis Hamilton said he rued his mistake made in practice on Saturday and pledged to intensify his focus after finishing …
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Olympic champ Evenepoel wins Tour de France 15th stage
Jul 19 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel beat race leader Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish to take Sunday's 15th stage of the …
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Young charges into British Open lead as Scheffler comes up short
Jul 19 2026
Cameron Young faces an anxious countdown to see if his wait for a major win is over after setting the clubhouse lead at …
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Antonelli relieved to get 'tough win' in Belgium
Jul 19 2026
Kimi Antonelli showed relief and satisfaction on Sunday after taking full advantage of Mercedes team-mate George …
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Argentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnival
Jul 19 2026
Noisy Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York ahead of their blockbuster clash against …
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Kim leads British Open as Young charges into clubhouse lead
Jul 19 2026
South Korea's Kim Si-woo moved within sight of his first major after Sam Burns' two-shot overnight lead at the British …
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Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian Grand Prix
Jul 19 2026
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead at the top of the world championship with victory in the Belgian Grand …
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Red and yellow sweep Madrid before World Cup final
Jul 19 2026
Madrid was awash in red and yellow on Sunday as Spain prepared for the World Cup final against Argentina, with buses …
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Russell out of Belgian GP after colliding with Hamilton on lap one
Jul 19 2026
Mercedes driver George Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after colliding with Ferrari's Lewis …
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Tsitsipas ends title drought in Gstaad
Jul 19 2026
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first ATP title in nearly a year-and-a-half with a three-set win over Belgian …
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