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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third
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West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for …
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Starc takes four to keep Delhi alive in IPL
AFP - 19m ago
Australia's Mitchell Starc returned figures of 4-40 as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive in the IPL with a …
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Modiba thunderbolt gives Sundowns victory in African final first leg
AFP - 48m ago
A thunderbolt free-kick from Aubrey Modiba gave South African club Mameloldi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Moroccan visitors …
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World champions England see off France to clinch another Women's Six Nations
AFP - 58m ago
Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six …
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Sinner wins Italian Open, extends Masters tournament streak
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Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth …
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Putter powers sizzling Kitayama to record 63 at PGA
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Kurt Kitayama matched the lowest final round in major golf history at the PGA Championship on Sunday, firing a …
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Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dead at 61 - SRU
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Scotland great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced …
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Di Giannantonio wins Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez hurt in horror crash
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Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio triumphed in a crash-hit Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday, during which Alex Marquez was …
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Kitayama fires sizzling 63 at PGA as No.1 Scheffler starts
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Defending champion Scottie Scheffler began Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship five strokes behind leader Alex …
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Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in Man Utd win, West Ham brace for Newcastle
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Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place …
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Ireland thrash Scotland 54-5 in Women's Six Nations to finish third
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Ireland marked their first stand-alone match at Dublin's Lansdowne Road with a 54-5, eight-try, rout of Scotland on …
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Vingegaard climbs to victory as Eulalio holds firm in pink
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Jonas Vingegaard won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, edging ahead on a long, slow climb to Corno alle …
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Carrick expects clarity on Man Utd future in 'coming days'
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Michael Carrick said he expects his future as Manchester United manager to be clarified this week amid reports he will …
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Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph, Napoli secure top four
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Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty …
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Kohli, Venkatesh dazzle as Bengaluru qualify for IPL play-offs
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Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer struck half-centuries to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru become the …
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Di Giannantonio wins Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix, Alex Marquez injured in horror crash
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Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio triumphed in a crash-hit Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday which saw Alex Marquez taken to …
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Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller
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Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place …
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Earps to leave PSG, in talks with London City Lionesses
AFP - 3h ago
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain's women's team this summer and is in talks with …
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Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph
AFP - 1h ago
Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty …
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Bowlers, Joy put Bangladesh on top in second Pakistan Test
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Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy struck a fluent half-century after the bowlers dominated to put Bangladesh firmly in command …
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Alex Marquez injured in horrific Catalan MotoGP crash
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The Catalan MotoGP was red-flagged twice on Sunday, the first time after a horrific crash involving multiple riders, …
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Bayern's Neuer sidelined again with leg issue
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Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined with a left calf injury just one week …
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Denmark's Antonsen wins badminton Thailand Open title
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Denmark's Anders Antonsen won the badminton men's singles final of the Thailand Open on Sunday, getting his revenge …
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Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
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FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in …
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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
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Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal from next season with the Spaniard the …
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Lyles says 'well worth the journey' after winning 100m in Tokyo
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Olympic champion Noah Lyles won his first 100m final of the season at the Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo on Sunday, making …
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North Korean women footballers land in South ahead of rare match
AFP - 10h ago
A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …
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North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP
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A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …
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Rousey demolishes Carano in MMA comeback fight
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Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey demolished fellow combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano in their long-awaited …
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Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
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Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 …
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McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch
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Conor McGregor will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon for the first time in five years when he takes …
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Pal in last duo could ease nerves for PGA leader Smalley
AFP - 13h ago
Unheralded leader Alex Smalley has a pal in Sunday's final pairing of the PGA Championship, and that might just ease the …
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Rising star Woad in charge at LPGA Queen City Championship
AFP - 11h ago
England's Lottie Woad conjured seven birdies in a five-under-par 65 to grab a three-shot lead going into the final round …
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Rodgers returning with Steelers for 22nd season
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Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for a 22nd season in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with …
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Rahm on PGA: 'It's a battle out there'
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Jon Rahm, twice a major winner, is prepared for a battle on Sunday at Aronimink as he tries to become the first Spaniard …
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Napoleon Solo wins 151st Preakness Stakes
May 16 2026
Napoleon Solo surged around the final turn to seize a redemptive triumph in the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in …
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Smalley grabs PGA lead as wild final day showdown looms
May 16 2026
Alex Smalley overcame a horrid start with seven birdies in the last 12 holes to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's …
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Five share PGA lead logjam with wild final day in store
May 16 2026
Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg were among five players sharing the clubhouse lead late in Saturday's final round of the PGA …
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Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
May 16 2026
Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications …
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Bielle-Biarrey helps Bordeaux-Begles avoid Top 14 slip-up before Champions Cup final
May 16 2026
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey came off the bench to guide Bordeaux-Begles to a nervy 37-32 home win over lowly …
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McIlroy charges into the hunt for epic major comeback win
May 16 2026
Rory McIlroy charged into the hunt for the greatest three-day fightback victory in major golf history with a sizzling …
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Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown
May 16 2026
Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome …
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Rain washes out Indianapolis 500 qualifying
May 16 2026
Rain washed out the scheduled first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday, forcing organizers to plan a …
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Gujarat miss out on top spot as Kolkata stay alive in IPL
May 16 2026
Finn Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs on Saturday to keep their IPL …
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Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager: reports
May 16 2026
Xabi Alonso is set to be named as Chelsea's new manager, just four months after being sacked by Real Madrid, according …
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Hearts broken as O'Neill summons Celtic's champion spirit
May 16 2026
Scottish football's most dramatic season for decades had a fittingly chaotic finale as Hearts fell agonisingly short of …
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Charging McIlroy grabs share of the PGA lead
May 16 2026
Rory McIlroy birdied six of the first 13 holes to seize a share of the lead in Saturday's third round of the PGA …
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No beer for City stars despite FA Cup win, says Guardiola
May 16 2026
Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City players would not even be allowed "one beer" despite beating Chelsea 1-0 at …
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Kane hits hat-trick, St. Pauli relegated from Bundesliga
May 16 2026
Forward Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th German title on a gripping final day of the …
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McFarlane eyes 'massive' Spurs clash after FA Cup final defeat
May 16 2026
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane urged his side to bounce back from their FA Cup final defeat against Manchester …
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Man City still dream of Premier League glory after FA Cup win: Silva
May 16 2026
Bernardo Silva said Manchester City still had a "small dream" of winning the Premier League after beating Chelsea 1-0 in …
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Narvaez doubles up as Team UAE rejig Giro d'Italia aims
May 16 2026
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez powered away from his breakaway rivals to win stage eight of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday …
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Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
May 16 2026
Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City's …
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Football back on war-battered pitches in Sudan capital
May 16 2026
Football returned to Sudan's war-scarred capital on Friday as the domestic league staged its first matches since the …
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Kane hits hat-trick, St. Pauli are relegated from Bundesliga
May 16 2026
Forward Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th German title on a gripping final day of the …
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Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final
May 16 2026
Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in …
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Narvaez racks up second stage win at Giro d'Italia
May 16 2026
Ecuadorian Jhonatan Narvaez powered away from his breakaway rivals to win stage eight of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday …
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Kim, Rose and Kirk charge into PGA hunt as McIlroy starts his third round
May 16 2026
Michael Kim birdied six of the first seven holes to charge into contention in Saturday's third round of the PGA …
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Alex Marquez edges out Acosta in Catalan MotoGP sprint
May 16 2026
Alex Marquez claimed Catalunya MotoGP sprint victory on Saturday, while Marco Bezzecchi was able to protect his overall …
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Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test
May 16 2026
Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their first …
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Duplantis wins in Shanghai, fails to beat record as Warholm stunned
May 16 2026
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis cruised to pole vault victory in the opening Diamond League meeting of the season on Saturday, …
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Cantona on the couch: footballer explores 'demons' in raw new film
May 16 2026
French football legend Eric Cantona told AFP he's been doing therapy since age 20 but still struggles with his "demons", …
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Lewandowski to leave Barca with 'mission complete'
May 16 2026
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract.
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Acosta takes pole, Bezzecchi crashes in Catalan MotoGP qualifying
May 16 2026
KTM rider Pedro Acosta earned pole position at the Catalunya MotoGP in qualifying on Saturday, while overall leader …
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Arbeloa 'happy' if Mourinho back at Real Madrid next season
May 16 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him and leads the club next …
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Haaland to play marauding Viking in new animated film
May 16 2026
In an inspired piece of casting, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is to voice a fierce Viking warrior in a new animated …
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Lyles excited to race 'good kid' Gout over 150m
May 16 2026
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles said Saturday that he had been energised by Gout Gout's "youthful spirit" and was …
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World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets
May 16 2026
Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.
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France-born Bouaddi approved to play for Morocco before World Cup
May 16 2026
France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
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South Korea coach backs Son to shine at his fourth World Cup
May 16 2026
South Korea's coach backed Son Heung-min to get back to goalscoring ways at his fourth World Cup after on Saturday …
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Son Heung-min to lead South Korea squad at his fourth World Cup
May 16 2026
Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad for his fourth World Cup on Saturday.
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Pretty in pink: Dallas World Cup venue chasing perfect pitch
May 16 2026
Dangling above field level at the biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup, eighteen giant metal arms flood a newly laid …
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McIlroy, back in PGA hunt, blames bad setup for lead logjam
May 16 2026
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of winning the PGA Championship with improved driving and a bogey-free round on Friday, …
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Kubo vows to lead Japan at World Cup with Mitoma out
May 16 2026
Japan's Takefusa Kubo has vowed to fill the World Cup void left by Kaoru Mitoma, who will miss the tournament with a …
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McNealy and Smalley share PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
May 16 2026
Americans Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley shared the lead after Friday's chaotic second round of the PGA Championship …
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Knicks forward Anunoby trains as NBA Eastern Conference finals loom
May 15 2026
Knicks forward OG Anunoby practiced "in full" on Friday, stoking hopes he'll be back from a hamstring strain for the NBA …
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American McNealy grabs PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
May 15 2026
Maverick McNealy made an eagle and two birdies in a five-hole span to seize the lead late in Friday's second round of …
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Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification
May 15 2026
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk …
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Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai
May 15 2026
Australian opener Mitchell Marsh missed out on a second IPL century in three innings, though his brutal 90 was the …
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Substitute 'keeper sends Saint-Etienne into promotion play-off
May 15 2026
Saint-Etienne will contest a promotion play-off for the French top flight after an eventful 7-6 penalty shoot-out win …
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Sinner's bid to reach Italian Open final held up by Roman rain
May 15 2026
Jannik Sinner will have to wait to complete his passage to the Italian Open final after his gripping last four clash …
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Scheffler slams 'absurd' PGA pin locations
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler called PGA Championship pin placements the hardest he has seen on tour, …
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Potgieter grabs early PGA lead at difficult Aronimink
May 15 2026
South African Aldrich Potgieter grabbed the early lead in a chaotic second round of the PGA Championship on Friday as …
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Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash
May 15 2026
Casper Ruud reached the final of the Italian Open on Friday after dismantling Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a …
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Smalley seizes PGA lead with Matsuyama making a charge
May 15 2026
Alex Smalley, chasing his first PGA Tour title, grabbed a one-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the PGA …
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Acosta quickest in practice for Catalan MotoGP
May 15 2026
KTM's Pedro Acosta set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, the sixth of 22 rounds in the …
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Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
May 15 2026
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were …
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Vingegaard powers to maiden Giro stage victory
May 15 2026
Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable …
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Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey: media
May 15 2026
The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local …
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Bayern veteran Neuer signs one-year contract extension
May 15 2026
Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one …
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'Everybody wants Hearts to win', says Celtic's O'Neill ahead of title decider
May 15 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on …
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Scheffler stumbles from share of lead at windy PGA
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four …
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Farke calls for Leeds owners to match his ambition
May 15 2026
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has warned the club's owners that he is "not the right choice" to be in charge if they fail …
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Zverev pulls out of home event in Hamburg with back injury
May 15 2026
World number three Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in his home city of Hamburg with a …
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De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
May 15 2026
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that …
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England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup
May 15 2026
England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World …
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Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola
May 15 2026
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or …
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No.1 Scheffler opens with bogey to fall from share of PGA lead
May 15 2026
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA …
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Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'
May 15 2026
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty …
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'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad
May 15 2026
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record …
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Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown
May 15 2026
Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title …
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Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
May 15 2026
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to …
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