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Asian Games begin with Qatar basketball win, nine days before opening ceremony
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The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the …
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Duplantis leads creme de la creme at 'game-changing' Ultimate Championship
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis is the headline act as the world's top-ranked track and field athletes gather for this …
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India trailblazer won't 'let go' of chance for Asian weightlifting glory
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Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu told AFP she "will not let go" of the chance to round off a glittering career with an …
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Seahawks beat Patriots again in NFL opener
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The Seattle Seahawks shrugged off Sam Darnold's early injury to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL's opening …
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Japan gymnasts under injury cloud for home Asian Games
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Japan men's gymnastics team for their home Asian Games this month includes multiple Olympic and world champions, but …
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Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking
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Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen's spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she …
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Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semis
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Top seed Alexander Zverev motored into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday, cruising past the Netherlands' Botic …
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Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza
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After "walking on water" in Monza, Kimi Antonelli faces an entirely different challenge at this weekend's Spanish Grand …
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Korda leads US bid to win first away Solheim Cup since 2015
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World number one Nelly Korda spearheads a US team hoping to win the Solheim Cup on European soil for the first time in …
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'Not normal' US Open scheduling under-fire after late-night finishes
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Ben Shelton's record-breaking late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz has reignited the debate over scheduling at the US …
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PSG thrash Slovan in Champions League opener, Liverpool down Atletico
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Holders Paris Saint-Germain made a smooth start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title as Ferran …
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Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win
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Drawing inspiration from Frances Tiafoe's rally from two sets down to reach the US Open semi-finals, Coco Gauff saved …
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Pegula aiming to thwart Sabalenka three-peat in US Open semis
Sep 09 2026
Aryna Sabalenka is gunning for her third US Open title in a row -- can Jessica Pegula stop her this time?
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Khachanov reaches US Open semi-finals as Blockx retires
Sep 09 2026
Karen Khachanov punched his ticket the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, advancing when Belgian Alexander Blockx retired …
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Arteta lauds in-form Odegaard as 'remarkable' Arsenal edge Napoli
Sep 09 2026
Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard for another match-winning moment as his goal sealed a 1-0 victory …
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Rogers hails Alonso for 'exciting' Chelsea goal spree
Sep 09 2026
Morgan Rogers said Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into an "exciting" force after their 6-3 win over Leeds in the …
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Luis Enrique hails 'marvellous' Dembele as PSG win big in Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his Ballon d'Or winning forward Ousmane Dembele for a "marvellous" …
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Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback against Atletico Madrid
Sep 09 2026
Alexis Mac Allister strengthened his case for an improved Liverpool contract with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to …
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Liverpool's Iraola 'lucky' after first taste of Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said it was difficult to ask for more from his Champions League coaching debut after the …
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With No. 1 ranking secured Rybakina eyes more Grand Slam glory
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina will rise to number one in the world rankings for the first time after reaching the US Open semi-finals, …
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Ferran Torres hits hat-trick as PSG wallop Slovan in Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele also starred as Paris Saint-Germain began their quest to win a …
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Resurgent Zheng takes positives from storming US Open run
Sep 09 2026
Zheng Qinwen's storming run through qualifying to the US Open quarter-finals has the 2024 Olympic gold medallist finally …
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Chelsea hit Leeds for six to advance in League Cup
Sep 09 2026
Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League …
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Odegaard gives Arsenal winning Champions League start at Napoli
Sep 09 2026
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's sensational late strike broke stern Napoli resistance as the English champions began …
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Rybakina advances to US Open semis, seals No.1 ranking
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina ensured she will become world number one for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic champion …
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Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback to beat Atletico Madrid
Sep 09 2026
Alexis Mac Allister did his case for an improved Liverpool contract no harm with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to …
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Sabah boss goes from game show contestant to Champions League manager
Sep 09 2026
Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas will complete a remarkable rise from game show contestant to Champions League manager …
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Rampant Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona rout Feyenoord
Sep 09 2026
Raphinha continued his superb goalscoring form with a brace as Barcelona demolished Feyenoord 5-1 to begin their …
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Ogura to miss San Marino MotoGP with hand injury
Sep 09 2026
Japanese rider Ai Ogura will miss a second consecutive MotoGP race at this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix as he …
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England on top in third Test after historic Pakistan collapse
Sep 09 2026
England inflicted a historic batting collapse on Pakistan before fifties from Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the …
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Josh Kerr: I pick my races and I'm not a robot
Sep 09 2026
World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at …
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Rybakina ensures rise to No.1 by reaching US Open semis
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic …
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England on top in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse
Sep 09 2026
England inflicted yet another batting collapse on Pakistan before Emilio Gay and Harry Brook ensured the hosts ended the …
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Rybakina ensures rise to world no. 1 by reaching US Open semis
Sep 09 2026
Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic …
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England edge ahead in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse
Sep 09 2026
England overcame the loss of early wickets to establish a slender first-innings lead on the opening day of the third …
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Vuelta debutant Brennan claims fifth victory on stage 17
Sep 09 2026
Sprint king Matthew Brennan claimed a fifth Vuelta a Espana stage victory on Wednesday as he edged a bunch sprint in …
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Josh Kerr: I pick my races and never get 'greedy'
Sep 09 2026
World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at …
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Pakistan collapse to 133 all out against England in 3rd Test
Sep 09 2026
Pakistan slumped to 133 all out on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after the latest in a …
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Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in 'magical' Champions League
Sep 09 2026
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe's best on their return to the …
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McIlroy predicts player exodus after LIV files for bankruptcy protection
Sep 09 2026
Rory McIlroy predicts players will opt to leave LIV Golf after the breakaway tour filed for bankruptcy protection, …
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Pakistan collapse to 100-7 against England in 3rd Test
Sep 09 2026
Pakistan slumped to 100-7 at lunch on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another …
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Pakistan collapse to 26-4 against England in 3rd Test
Sep 09 2026
Pakistan slumped to 26-4 in the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another collapse during their sorry tour …
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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in 3:34 am US Open finish, Sabalenka battles on
Sep 09 2026
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the …
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Courtois to put Belgium career on hold
Sep 09 2026
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in quotes published on Wednesday he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby …
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Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish
Sep 09 2026
Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to American Ben Shelton in an …
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Alcaraz out in latest US Open finish, Sabalenka through on marathon day
Sep 09 2026
Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the …
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Record rain forces Asian Games athletes to evacuate accommodation
Sep 09 2026
Hundreds of Asian Games athletes in Japan were briefly evacuated from their accommodation as record rainfall lashed host …
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Sabalenka edges Noskova to keep US Open treble bid alive
Sep 09 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth …
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'Our year': Kane and Bayern primed for Champions League tilt
Sep 09 2026
Bayern Munich have made it clear their main goal this season is to win the Champions League after recent near-misses, …
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Australian World Cup star Volpato fined over positive cocaine test
Sep 09 2026
Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato has been fined after failing a roadside test for cocaine, police and media …
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Pegula outlasts Navarro to set US Open semi with Sabalenka
Sep 09 2026
Jessica Pegula booked a third straight US Open showdown with Aryna Sabalenka, grinding out a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Emma …
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NFL breaks new ground as 100,000 set to pack MCG in Australia
Sep 09 2026
The growing popularity of American football in Australia will see the NFL play a regular-season game there for the first …
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Tiafoe escapes Michelsen to reach US Open semi-finals
Sep 09 2026
Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down -- and 3-0 down in the fifth set -- to hand Alex Michelsen a heartbreaking US …
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
Sep 09 2026
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter …
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Sabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive
Sep 08 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth …
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Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City
Sep 08 2026
Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start on his return to the Champions League with Real Madrid on Tuesday as the …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan
Sep 08 2026
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions …
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Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach League Cup fourth round
Sep 08 2026
Newcastle battled into the League Cup fourth round as Joe Willock's late goal sealed a bruising 1-0 win against Millwall …
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Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto
Sep 08 2026
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto.
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Villa take 'big step forward' with win over Brugge
Sep 08 2026
Unai Emery said Aston Villa took "one big step forward" after clinching their first win this season with a 3-2 victory …
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Sabalenka survives Noskova to return to US Open semi-finals
Sep 08 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a break down in the final set to edge Elena Noskova 7-6 (7/1), …
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Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow
Sep 08 2026
Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure on Tuesday hailed the dawn of "a new era" as he prepares to …
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Lawes and Marchant told to prove themselves in quest for England recalls
Sep 08 2026
Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been warned by a senior member of England coach Steve Borthwick's staff they will …
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Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final: Simeone
Sep 08 2026
Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid are a work in progress as they aim to reach the Champions League final at their …
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Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
Sep 08 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker on …
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Villa end goal drought to beat Brugge in Champions League opener
Sep 08 2026
Aston Villa finally ended their goal drought as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win against …
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McIlroy says 'we'll keep our heads down and play' in event of Trump golf visit
Sep 08 2026
Rory McIlroy believes this year's Irish Open will feel "different" should US President Donald Trump make an anticipated …
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Sabalenka holds of Noskova to reach US Open semi-finals
Sep 08 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a break down in the final set to hold off Wimbledon winner …
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Rangers captain Shankland sidelined for up to four months
Sep 08 2026
Rangers manager Derek McInnes confirmed striker Lawrence Shankland is set to be sidelined for up to four months due to a …
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Wasim Akram urges 'fair treatment' for jailed Imran Khan
Sep 08 2026
Cricket great Wasim Akram has urged authorities to give Imran Khan, his jailed former captain and ex-prime minister of …
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No. 1 in reach as Rybakina battles for US Open semi-final spot
Sep 08 2026
Elena Rybakina is one win away from the world number one ranking, but the Kazakh star says her main goal in her US Open …
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Mac Allister 'very sad' at lack of new Liverpool deal
Sep 08 2026
Alexis Mac Allister threw his future at Liverpool into doubt on Tuesday after revealing his frustration at not being …
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Pakistan's drastic squad upheaval 'news' to skipper Babar Azam
Sep 08 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said Tuesday he had no input into the dramatic reshaping of his squad ahead of this week's …
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World Cup final scorer Torres leads Ballon d'Or nominees
Sep 08 2026
Ferran Torres, whose goal against Argentina won the World Cup for Spain in July, leads a 30-man list for the men's …
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Root wants Pietersen to pull no punches on England return
Sep 08 2026
Joe Root has insisted Kevin Pietersen should continue to be outspoken when his former England team-mate joins the …
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Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or
Sep 08 2026
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with …
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England skipper Root says it's wrong to accuse Pakistan of lacking fight
Sep 08 2026
Joe Root has insisted it's "disrespectful" to accuse Pakistan of showing "no fight" with the tourists on the brink of …
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Totti turns down Italy and Roma to join basketball club
Sep 08 2026
Francesco Totti, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy and is adored in his home city where he played his entire career …
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Napoli's McTominay has successful heart procedure
Sep 08 2026
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery on a minor heart issue and will return to training in two …
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Turkish Airlines will be new Liverpool shirt sponsor in £300 mn deal
Sep 08 2026
Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool's new front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2027/28 season, the Premier …
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Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors
Sep 08 2026
The Big Bash League is to be partially privatised, beginning with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades, …
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Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach US Open quarter-finals, Zverev and Rybakina advance
Sep 08 2026
Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, beating Iga Swiatek to book a quarter final with Elena Rybakina …
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Zverev romps into quarter-finals as Darderi downed
Sep 08 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev romped into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight sets defeat of Italy's …
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Pakistan roll the dice in search of consolation win over England
Sep 08 2026
Pakistan will try to salvage something from the wreckage of a woeful tour of England with an upset victory in the third …
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Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?
Sep 08 2026
Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain have already secured their status as one of the Champions League's greatest teams by …
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Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 08 2026
Coco Gauff bested rising US star Iva Jovic on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time since …
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Blockx first Belgian man to reach US Open quarter-finals
Sep 08 2026
Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo in four sets on Monday to become the first Belgian man ever to reach the US …
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Comeback queen Zheng reaches US Open quarter-finals, Rybakina and Gauff advance
Sep 08 2026
Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, rallying to beat Iga Swiatek and reach the quarter-finals as …
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Rybakina tops Osaka, sets US Open quarter-final clash with Zheng
Sep 08 2026
World number two Elena Rybakina swept past four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 on Monday to line up a US …
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Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL season as league expands global reach
Sep 08 2026
The most ambitious NFL season in history kicks off on Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch, an unprecedented global …
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Osaka seeks answers to nagging achilles injury after US Open exit
Sep 07 2026
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka says she'll try to get to the bottom of a lingering left Achilles tendon injury …
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Comeback queen Zheng reaches US Open quarter-finals, Belgian history for Blockx
Sep 07 2026
Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, rallying to beat Iga Swiatek and reach the quarter-finals as …
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Zheng shocks Swiatek in another incredible US Open comeback
Sep 07 2026
Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen, who had to come through US Open qualifying, stunned six-time Grand Slam champion …
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Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jaded
Sep 07 2026
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season "was not easy" for his World Cup …
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Alcaraz faces Shelton in blockbuster US Open quarter-final
Sep 07 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face his toughest test yet when he takes on red-hot American Ben Shelton on …
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Comeback queen Zheng strikes again for US Open quarter-final berth
Sep 07 2026
Olympic gold medallist Zheng QinWen pulled off another incredible comeback Monday to stun six-time Grand Slam champion …
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Third absence for injured Hadjar as Lawson fills in again in Spain
Sep 07 2026
Isack Hadjar, who has missed the last two grand prix with a wrist injury, will again be absent from this weekend's …
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Willemse replaces Kolbe for Springboks' All Blacks series decider
Sep 07 2026
Damian Willemse will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe at full-back in two changes named by South Africa head coach …
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Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploits
Sep 07 2026
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Monday it was natural for people to consider him a potential Ballon d'Or winner …
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Andreeva survives in three sets against Potapova
Sep 07 2026
Fifth-seeded French Open champion Mirra Andreeva of Russia shook off a slow start to beat Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4 …
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'Impressive' Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
Sep 07 2026
Carlos Alcaraz is at his "truly impressive" best as far as Ben Shelton can see, but the American is eager for his shot …
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Bowling coach Noffke says Pakistan's off-field issues are nothing new
Sep 07 2026
Bowling coach Ashley Noffke said on Monday there was "always something going on in the background" of Pakistan cricket …
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