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Cobolli says cramps hampered him in French Open loss to Zverev
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Flavio Cobolli said he was hit by cramps late in his French Open final defeat by Alexander Zverev on Sunday, as he faded …
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Feyenoord sack van Persie after 'difficult season'
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Dutch giants Feyenoord said on Sunday they had sacked Robin van Persie as coach after a frustrating season that saw them …
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Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac …
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Ex-All Black Brown to join New Zealand from Springboks after World Cup
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New Zealand Rugby announced on Monday Tony Brown would leave his role with the Springboks to join the All Blacks as an …
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Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
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Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli continued his record-breaking drive to glory on Sunday when he became the youngest …
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'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
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Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs …
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'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev
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After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev finally …
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Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead
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Karl-Anthony Towns has matched Victor Wembanyama in a battle of big men, a major reason why the New York Knicks are two …
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Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties
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George Russell claimed "the punishment doesn't fit the crime" on Sunday after being handed a late drive-through penalty …
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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
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Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio …
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Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis suffered a first pole vault defeat in almost three years when he failed to get past 6 metres at …
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Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand
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Ollie Robinson insisted his return to England duty was "just the start" of his second act as an international cricketer …
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Vollering overhauls Van der Breggen to win women's Giro
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European champion Demi Vollering completed the full set of Grand Tours on Sunday as she claimed the women's Giro …
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Antonelli wins fifth straight in interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
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Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a commanding and nerveless victory for …
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Stokes says Lord's pitch 'not ideal' as England hammer New Zealand
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England captain Ben Stokes said the Lord's pitch was "not ideal" for Test cricket after his side thrashed New Zealand by …
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Child's play fuels Serena's return, but singles comeback far from certain
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Serena Williams said the chance to play in front of her children was the driving force behind her sensational return to …
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Local star Baudin claims opening stage of Tour Auvergne-Rhones Alpes
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French climber Alex Baudin won the opening stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone Alpes on Sunday after a solo breakaway …
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Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
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Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Poston grabs lead after third round finish at PGA Memorial
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JT Poston seized a four-stroke lead over fellow American Ryan Gerard after Sunday morning's completion of the third …
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Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP for weekend sweep
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Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won on a Sunday for the first time this season as he held off young Spanish …
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
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Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire on the very first lap of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on …
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Debutant Suthar takes three wickets as India dominate Afghanistan Test
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Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took three wickets to dent Afghanistan's reply after India declared their innings on 564-8 …
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Atkinson strikes as England thrash New Zealand in first Test
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Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first …
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Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row rages
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Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Canada's Lai defeats home favourite to win Indonesia Open
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Canada's Victor Lai overcame a partisan crowd to defeat home favourite Jonatan Christie in straight games to win the …
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Atkinson strikes as dominant England defeat New Zealand in first Test
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Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first …
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New All Blacks boss Rennie lifts title in final Japan game
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Incoming New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said it was "going to be nice to have one job" after signing off from Japan …
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India declare on 564-8 after Afghanistan's Saleem takes six wickets
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India declared their first innings on an imposing 564-8 on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Sunday …
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Pant falls for 81 as India pile up 475-6 against Afghanistan
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Afghanistan pace bowler Mohammad Saleem hit back with two wickets before lunch on Sunday but India pushed on to 475-6 on …
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Vegas edge wild Stanley Cup Final thriller as records tumble
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Shea Theodore scored the winning goal 5:38 into the second overtime period on Saturday to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over …
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Sooryavanshi, 15, to travel with parents on India cricket tours
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can have his parents travel with him on India's overseas tours, the cricket board told AFP on …
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Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras
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Argentina eased to a 2-0 victory against a lacklustre Honduras in the reigning champions' penultimate World Cup warm-up …
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Top-ranked Korda shares US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young
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World number one Nelly Korda birdied the last three holes in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to share the US Women's …
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Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
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Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes scored the goals as Brazil wrapped up their pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory …
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Tiny homes see tiny boost for Los Angeles homeless as World Cup nears
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For the past few months, Michael Gilpin has slept in a small, prefabricated house he moved into when he got off the …
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In the Knicks, New Yorkers see their own resilience reflected
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As New York prepares to host the World Cup, the city is instead awash in Knicks blue and orange, reflecting a deep love …
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Kiss switches focus to Wallabies as Reds tenure ends in defeat
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Les Kiss said he had mixed emotions after his last game in charge of the Queensland Reds, with his focus now switching …
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'So many of us!' Mexicans attempt world's biggest human wave
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Just days before Mexico hosts the World Cup's opening match, thousands of people packed the capital's main thoroughfare …
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Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo wins 158th Belmont Stakes
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Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday to give trainer …
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Kane edges England to underwhelming New Zealand victory
Jun 06 2026
Harry Kane's 79th international goal edged England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand as the Three Lions' World Cup …
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Poston and Gerard share lead at storm-hit PGA Memorial
Jun 06 2026
Americans JT Poston and Ryan Gerard shared the lead when play was suspended Saturday due to course conditions after …
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Rampant Scotland hit Bolivia for four in pre-World Cup romp
Jun 06 2026
Scotland warmed up for their return to the World Cup in style with four first-half goals to thrash Bolivia 4-0 in New …
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Germany beat combative US in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup
Jun 06 2026
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane led Germany to a 2-1 win over the United States in Chicago on Saturday, but an impressive …
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Thomas sets 2026 world best to win Lone Star 200m title
Jun 06 2026
Reigning Olympic champion Gabby Thomas won the women's 200 meters in 21.70 seconds, this year's world-fastest time, to …
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Ex-All Black Plummer denies Bordeaux-Begles Top 14 play-off spot
Jun 06 2026
Clermont's former New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer kicked a late drop goal to deny Bordeaux-Begles a place in the …
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Knicks expect Spurs to come out punching as NBA Finals shift to New York
Jun 06 2026
The New York Knicks, who held off San Antonio in another instant NBA Finals classic to take a 2-0 lead in the …
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Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
Jun 06 2026
Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup …
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
Jun 06 2026
Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row …
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Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warmup
Jun 06 2026
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane powered Germany to a 2-1 win over World Cup co-hosts the United States in Chicago on …
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'Almost dying' - Simone Biles shares health scare on social media
Jun 06 2026
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles revealed a recent health scare via an Instagram post on Saturday, revealing no details …
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Mexico cracks down on pirated goods ahead of World Cup
Jun 06 2026
Dozens of packages stuffed with shiny football jerseys have piled up in a Mexico City warehouse, each with a sticker …
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Exeter deny Saracens English Prem play-off place as McCall bows out
Jun 06 2026
Exeter secured a place in English Prem rugby's semi-finals at the expense of Saracens after beating the London side …
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Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14 as champions
Jun 06 2026
Scrum-half Michael Ruru provided two assists to guide Vannes back to the Top 14 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Provence …
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Andreeva already eyeing second Grand Slam title after French Open triumph
Jun 06 2026
Mirra Andreeva said winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday at the French Open was "so much better" than she had …
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Kiwi Ruru guides Vannes back to Top 14
Jun 06 2026
Scrum-half Michael Ruru provided two assists to guide Vannes back to the Top 14 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Provence …
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LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup
Jun 06 2026
Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential strike during the World Cup, …
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French backup Samba arrives at World Cup by roundabout route
Jun 06 2026
Picked out for stardom at 18, goalkeeper Brice Samba is finally fulfilling his "dream" and going to the World Cup at 32 …
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Chwalinska hopes historic French Open final run can inspire
Jun 06 2026
World number 114 Maja Chwalinska says she hopes her run from qualifying all the way to the French Open final can be …
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Revived Hamilton admits 'tough' Monaco qualifying
Jun 06 2026
A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton swallowed his disappointment on Saturday after missing out on pole position for Ferrari at …
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Vollering stays cool to win shortened Giro d'Italia queen stage
Jun 06 2026
Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the queen stage of the women's Giro d'Italia on Saturday, shorn of the final 28 …
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Robinson rocks New Zealand again as rain frustrates England at Lord's
Jun 06 2026
Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to …
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Seixas eyes 'progress' test before Tour de France debut
Jun 06 2026
French cyclist Paul Seixas begins the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Sunday targeting a key test as deals with growing …
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'Fresh' Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Jun 06 2026
Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his …
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Christmas Day lights up Epsom Derby as O'Brien makes more history
Jun 06 2026
Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to win four successive Epsom Derbies when Christmas Day eased to victory on …
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Teenager Antonelli claims Monaco pole for Mercedes after 'magic lap'
Jun 06 2026
Kimi Antonelli produced a "magic lap" to edge Max Verstappen in the dying seconds of Saturday's qualifying and claim …
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Jun 06 2026
Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row …
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Antonelli takes pole for Monaco F1 Grand Prix
Jun 06 2026
World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming …
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From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives 'dream'
Jun 06 2026
Mirra Andreeva has already come a long way from the heart of Siberia, but on Saturday she fulfilled her "dream", aged …
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Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open
Jun 06 2026
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets …
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Robinson rocks New Zealand again as England press-on amid Lord's rain
Jun 06 2026
Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two wickets in quick succession, as England …
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Lay loving life as first lady of Lord's turf
Jun 06 2026
Meg Lay has swapped harvesting peas in New Zealand for tending the hallowed turf at Lord's as one of the few women in …
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Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP sprint
Jun 06 2026
Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his …
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Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough
Jun 06 2026
Alexander Zverev has been trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges to put …
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Cobolli takes centre stage at 'chance of my life' French Open
Jun 06 2026
Flavio Cobolli has ploughed his furrow in the shadow of his illustrious compatriot Jannik Sinner over the last few years …
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'Prevost is Real Madrid!': pope enters Spanish football schism
Jun 06 2026
Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, …
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Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
Jun 06 2026
Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in …
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Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test
Jun 06 2026
Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket …
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Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Jun 06 2026
Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the …
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Rain checks England's bid for victory in 1st Test against New Zealand
Jun 06 2026
Rain prevented any play before lunch in the first Test at Lord's on Saturday as England looked to go 1-0 up in a …
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Zverev eyeing Grand Slam breakthrough in French Open final against Cobolli
Jun 06 2026
Alexander Zverev is hoping it will be fourth time lucky as he again targets a first Grand Slam title in Sunday's French …
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Rahul, Sudharsan push India to 209-2 in Afghanistan Test
Jun 06 2026
Opener KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan hit half-centuries as India reached 209-2 at tea on the first day of the one-off …
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Crusaders and Chiefs win ahead of all-New Zealand Super Rugby semi-finals
Jun 06 2026
The Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders powered to handsome Super Rugby play-off wins on Saturday to ensure four New …
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Crusaders beat Blues to book Super Rugby semi-final berth
Jun 06 2026
Fullback Johnny McNicholl scored a hat-trick of tries as the Canterbury Crusaders beat the ill-disciplined Auckland …
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Australian Rules bosses blast 'vile' racist abuse of player
Jun 06 2026
Australian Rules bosses condemned racist and obscene social media messages targeting a Sudanese-born player as "vile" on …
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Wembanyama seeks clarity after heartbreaking Spurs loss
Jun 06 2026
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in …
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Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Jun 06 2026
Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the …
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In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene
Jun 06 2026
In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- …
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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup
Jun 06 2026
World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final …
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Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout
Jun 06 2026
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has apologised after their "embarrassing" Super Rugby playoff capitulation to the …
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Korda fights back at US Women's Open
Jun 06 2026
World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women's Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in …
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'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets
Jun 06 2026
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the …
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US confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup
Jun 06 2026
Iran's football squad have been granted visas to enter the United Sates so they can play in the World Cup, US Ambassador …
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Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness
Jun 06 2026
Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming …
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FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry
Jun 05 2026
FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its …
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Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke PGA Memorial lead
Jun 05 2026
JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's …
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Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says Tuchel
Jun 05 2026
Coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday said World Cup hopefuls England will not use scorching heat and vast travel distances …
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Spain thump England to close in on World Cup qualification
Jun 05 2026
Alexia Putellas scored a brace as world champions Spain leapfrogged European champions England in Women's World Cup …
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Pochettino frustrated by injured Richards' World Cup status
Jun 05 2026
Coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday said injured defender Chris Richards will not play in the United States' friendly …
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Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling after Gay's fifty on England debut
Jun 05 2026
Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at …
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Injured Germany starlet Karl may miss World Cup, says Nagelsmann
Jun 05 2026
Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl may miss this summer's World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, coach …
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McLaren hit a bump after celebrations
Jun 05 2026
Twenty-four hours after celebrating their landmark 1,000 Formula One race entry with an array of champion drivers and …
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Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice
Jun 05 2026
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to …
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