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Rybakina, Gauff advance to Toronto quarter-finals
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World number two Elena Rybakina battled her way into the WTA Canadian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, while fourth-ranked …
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Clay-courter Merida on hardcourt learning curve in Montreal
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Daniel Merida smothered Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday as the Spaniard continued his rapid adjustment to hardcourt …
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NBA champion player and historic coach Nelson dead at 86
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Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, …
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Rahm three-peats as LIV Golf season champ while Niemann wins at New York
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Jon Rahm captured his third consecutive LIV Golf season crown on Sunday while Chile's Joaquin Niemann took a …
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Arteta backs Guimaraes to 'ignite something different' at Arsenal
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Mikel Arteta has backed Bruno Guimaraes to "ignite something different" in Premier League champions Arsenal.
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Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes after war of nerves
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Dutch rider Demi Vollering took the Tour de France Femmes overall title in style on Sunday, winning the hilly final …
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Como sign England defender Chalobah from Chelsea
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Como have completed the signing of England centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea for a reported fee of 30 million …
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PSG sign France full-back Digne from Villa
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Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal, the European champions announced …
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Demi Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes
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Dutch rider Demi Vollering took the Tour de France Femmes overall title in style on Sunday, winning the hilly final …
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Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
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World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian announced …
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Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat
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Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his …
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Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career
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Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father Jorge, the global star's emotional anchor and …
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Fernandez's 'perfect' race earns him British MotoGP Grand Prix win
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Aprilia-Trackhouse's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming just the second …
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Raul Fernandez wins British MotoGP Grand Prix
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Aprilia-Trackhouse's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming just the second …
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Hogh's hat-trick inspires Celtic to 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock
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Kasper Hogh scored a hat-trick, his first goals for Celtic, as the Scottish champions made light of the absence of …
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Erasmus hopeful Kolisi hamstring injury not 'too bad'
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South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Sunday the injury sustained by captain Siya Kolisi in a 17-10 Test …
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Lion queen Werro focused on Euro medal, not 800m world record
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In-form Swiss athlete Audrey Werro said she was focused on winning a medal in a loaded 800m field at the European …
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Jacobson to lead New Zealand for first time against Sharks
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Luke Jacobson will captain New Zealand for the first time when they face the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday in the second …
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South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies
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South Korea's under-fire football association has apologised over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of …
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Messi absent after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
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Lionel Messi was absent following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a …
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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
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Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club …
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Spanish teen Jodar ousts eighth seed Lehecka at Montreal
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Spanish teen Rafael Jodar defeated Czech eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of …
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ZXMoto leads China's charge to dominate the global motorbike market
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Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the …
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Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula stunned in Toronto fourth round
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round matches on Saturday at the Toronto …
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Messi missing after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
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Lionel Messi was missing following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in …
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World number one Sabalenka ousted in Toronto by Alexandrova
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated by Russian 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Saturday in a fourth-round …
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Olympic weightlifter hoists debris for Venezuela earthquake recovery
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Venezuelan Olympic weightlifting silver medalist Julio Mayora hoisted 151 kilograms (330 pounds) to win two gold medals …
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Darderi to face Nakashima in Montreal quarter-finals
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Italian Luciano Darderi fuelled himself with an expresso shot during a mid-match changeover in a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory …
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FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino
Aug 08 2026
FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its …
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Espresso power fires Darderi past Borges in Montreal
Aug 08 2026
Italian Luciano Darderi fuelled himself with an expresso shot during a mid-match changeover in a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory …
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South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surge
Aug 08 2026
World champions South Africa withstood a 15-phase post-hooter attack to edge Argentina 17-10 in a tense one-off Test in …
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Shnaider upsets Pegula to book Toronto quarter-final with Swiatek
Aug 08 2026
Diana Shnaider upset world number three Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the WTA Toronto Masters …
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Man Utd boss Carrick being 'careful' with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG
Aug 08 2026
Michael Carrick said he had to be "careful" with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury …
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Mount injury overshadows Man Utd draw with Paris Saint-Germain
Aug 08 2026
Manchester United managed a creditable 1-1 draw with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on …
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Vollering grabs Tour de France lead in Nice
Aug 08 2026
Demi Vollering's late attack and solo break for victory earned the overall lead of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday …
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MotoGP leader Martin soars to victory in British GP sprint race
Aug 08 2026
MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin soared to victory in Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
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All Black Tuipulotu surprised after Sharks include Nonu
Aug 08 2026
New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu said on Saturday he was "surprised" that South African club the Sharks had included …
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Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report
Aug 08 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private …
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Euros to showcase new TV guidelines on non-sexualisation of women athletes
Aug 08 2026
New guidelines to prevent broadcasters sexualising coverage of women athletes will come into place when the European …
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Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach
Aug 08 2026
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Belgian Hugo Bross as coach of South Africa, the national football association …
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'Calm' Kiss savours first win as Wallabies boss
Aug 08 2026
New Australia coach Les Kiss said he was "calm and collected" after opening his Wallabies tenure with a roller-coaster …
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Duplantis bids for fourth European title as stars align in Birmingham
Aug 08 2026
Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis leads 10 world champions seeking glory when a high-quality European …
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Recovering Marchand to skip medleys at European swim champs
Aug 08 2026
Swimming star Leon Marchand has cut back on the events he will compete in at the European championships starting Monday …
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Wallabies squeeze past Japan to give Kiss a winning start
Aug 08 2026
Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan in …
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Johnson reveals 'stress' of Grand Slam Track collapse, clarifies payment
Aug 08 2026
Michael Johnson said he had "nights where I didn't sleep" during the collapse of his Grand Slam Track (GST) athletics …
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Guimaraes eager to 'make history' at Arsenal after £75 mn move
Aug 08 2026
Bruno Guimaraes said he wanted to "make history" at Arsenal after joining the Premier League champions from top-flight …
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MotoGP leader Martin speeds to British Grand Prix pole
Aug 08 2026
MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin set a new lap record on his way to pole position for both Saturday's …
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Defending champion Ferrand-Prevot out of Tour de France Femmes
Aug 08 2026
Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France Femmes before Saturday's …
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Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle
Aug 08 2026
Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of …
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Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
Aug 08 2026
Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite …
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Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino's side
Aug 08 2026
A rare woman in the top echelons of football, the head of Norway's federation Lise Klaveness has been a thorn in FIFA's …
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Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto
Aug 08 2026
Reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Friday while …
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Defending champion Shelton storms to Montreal win
Aug 08 2026
Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on …
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Travis Head wins Australian cricketer of the year gong
Aug 08 2026
Star batsman Travis Head has won Australia's top cricketing honour for the second year in a row, edging Alex Carey to …
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Death of NBA forward Clarke ruled accident due to heroin, cocaine
Aug 07 2026
The death of NBA Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled an accident due to "the effects of heroin and …
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Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support
Aug 07 2026
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support after over a week of scathing …
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FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American football
Aug 07 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday received support from several leading South American football figures as he …
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Shelton storms to Montreal win as title defence solidifies
Aug 07 2026
Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on …
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All Blacks need to improve says coach after opening win against Stormers
Aug 07 2026
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said his team needed to improve after they beat the Stormers 38-21 in the opening match of …
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All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against Stormers
Aug 07 2026
Four late tries sealed a 38-21 win for the New Zealand All Blacks against the Stormers in the opening match of their …
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Bezzecchi smashes Silverstone track record in MotoGP qualifying
Aug 07 2026
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi returned after a broken collarbone to shave almost a full second off the Silverstone track …
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Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland
Aug 07 2026
Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan hammered Ireland by 92 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.
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Niewiadoma seizes Tour de France Femmes lead on Mont Ventoux
Aug 07 2026
Kasia Niewiadoma sprung a surprise on her two rivals Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering with a long-range solo win on the …
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Flintoff quits England Lions role after Sydney Thunder appointment
Aug 07 2026
Andrew Flintoff said Friday he had stepped down from his role as coach of the second-string England Lions after his …
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FIFA chief Infantino travels to Colombia for presidential inauguration
Aug 07 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino arrived on Friday in the Colombian city of Cali to attend hard-right president Abelardo …
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Japan defender Tomiyasu joins Crystal Palace
Aug 07 2026
Crystal Palace on Friday announced the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, reportedly on a free transfer.
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Celtic boss O'Neill out of hospital after 'small procedure'
Aug 07 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants.
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Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri - reports
Aug 07 2026
Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup …
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Call for Infantino to resign comes in wake of wave of support
Aug 07 2026
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support, after over a week of scathing …
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McLaren boss glad of 'harmony' between F1 teammates Norris and Piastri
Aug 07 2026
McLaren boss Andrea Stella is proud of the way Formula One world champion Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri have …
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Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says icon's masseur
Aug 07 2026
Diego Maradona was bedridden, suffering from edema, and appeared resigned to his fate in his final days, according to …
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Fleming 'like me, but better': McCullum on new England Test coach
Aug 07 2026
Brendon McCullum has hailed his successor Stephen Fleming as "like me, but better", after England appointed his former …
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Infantino and the failed investment plan -- What they said
Aug 07 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's position remains precarious, despite having received support from senior directors and …
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Kiss takes reins as Wallabies face Japan
Aug 07 2026
Australia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go …
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South Africa coach Erasmus wary of struggling Argentina
Aug 07 2026
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insists the world champions face a "massive challenge" against Argentina on …
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Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur
Aug 07 2026
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex …
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No.1 Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto
Aug 07 2026
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's …
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Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur at Montreal
Aug 06 2026
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex …
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UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino
Aug 06 2026
Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his cancelled plan to bring private finance into …
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Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost
Aug 06 2026
Real Madrid on Thursday announced a new six-year deal for star forward Vinicius Junior and the signing of teenage …
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All Blacks skipper Taylor cautiously recovering from calf strain
Aug 06 2026
Playing time could be restricted for New Zealand stand-in captain Codie Taylor before the first Test against South …
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UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat
Aug 06 2026
Pressure built further on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his handling of the now shelved private investment plan …
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PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco
Aug 06 2026
Paris Saint-Germain announced Thursday the signing of France international Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue 1 outfit …
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CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA
Aug 06 2026
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of FIFA's private investor plan, …
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Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US
Aug 06 2026
Promoter Frank Warren has refused to say if the 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson …
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Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP
Aug 06 2026
Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a …
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Le Court sprints to stage six Tour de France Femmes win
Aug 06 2026
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court overcame an early fall and mechanical problems on Thursday to win a sprint finish for stage …
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Doping body says Parker's positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
Aug 06 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs …
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British Grand Prix stays on MotoGP calendar until 2028
Aug 06 2026
The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar until at least 2028.
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UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment
Aug 06 2026
European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on …
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Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
Aug 06 2026
Real Madrid on Thursday announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for what …
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Pogacar teammate Del Toro gets new UAE deal after Tour podium
Aug 06 2026
Young Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro was rewarded with a new UAE contract on Thursday after finishing third in the Tour de …
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Forlan named new Uruguay head coach
Aug 06 2026
Former striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World …
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England selector North not 'hung up' on Stokes absence
Aug 06 2026
England selector Marcus North said he would not get "hung up" on the retirement of captain and talisman Ben Stokes as …
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UEFA chief Ceferin: 'Underdog' leader taking fight to FIFA's Infantino
Aug 06 2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says one of his mantras is to "choose your battles", but European football's governing …
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UK Anti-Doping confirm former world champ Parker's ban lifted
Aug 06 2026
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a …
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Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor
Aug 06 2026
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving …
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England recall batsman Lawrence for Pakistan series
Aug 06 2026
England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill …
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New Australia coach Kiss gives Japan starts to Ross, Amatosero
Aug 06 2026
Les Kiss warned Thursday the Wallabies will need to be on their toes against Japan this weekend as he named a "pretty …
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How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
Aug 06 2026
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the "Bazball" …
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto
Aug 06 2026
Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of …
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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
Aug 06 2026
Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the …
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