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Dynasties clash as Barcelona and Lyon face off in Women's Champions League final
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The two dominant forces in European women's football over the last decade go head-to-head in Saturday's Champions League …
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Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs
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Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI …
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North Korean women deny 'rough' play ahead of Asian club final
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The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years said his players were not "rough" as …
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Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback
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Japan's former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday he was coming out of retirement and targeting an …
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Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup
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Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of …
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What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
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La Liga draws to a close this weekend with several matters still to be resolved, even though Hansi Flick's Barcelona …
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Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
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Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks …
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Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
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The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 …
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Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race
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The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on …
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French football's pioneering British champions
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French giants Paris Saint-Germain secured a 14th league title last week to continue their recent Ligue 1 domination.
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Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence
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Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time …
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Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
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In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a …
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Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
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The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite …
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'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone
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Kurtley Beale says he still has "fire in the belly" as the veteran Australian back readies to move past All Blacks great …
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Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
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Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in …
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FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
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The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event …
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Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year
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Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late …
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Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence
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Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's …
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
May 21 2026
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died …
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Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts
May 21 2026
George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he …
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'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph
May 21 2026
Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 …
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Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released
May 21 2026
Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won …
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Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title
May 21 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, …
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World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
May 21 2026
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the …
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Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph
May 21 2026
Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph …
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Clinical Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win
May 21 2026
Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.
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Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink
May 21 2026
Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their …
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Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad
May 21 2026
England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World …
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Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens
May 21 2026
Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the …
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
May 21 2026
World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next …
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Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup
May 21 2026
Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled …
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Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title
May 21 2026
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League …
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Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
May 21 2026
Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains …
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Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw
May 21 2026
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in …
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Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid
May 21 2026
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out …
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Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?
May 21 2026
Many of the world's tennis stars will protest against perceived low prize money when they gather at Roland Garros for …
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Arteta alone in garden when Arsenal clinched Premier League title
May 21 2026
Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League …
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Lustrinelli succeeds Eta as Union Berlin coach
May 21 2026
Swiss coach Mauro Lustrinelli has replaced Marie-Louise Eta as coach of Union Berlin, the Bundesliga club announced on …
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Alex Marquez out of Italy, Hungary MotoGP races after crash
May 21 2026
Spanish rider Alex Marquez will be sidelined for at least the next two MotoGP races after suffering two fractures in a …
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In Ankara, Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process
May 21 2026
At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa …
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Sri Lanka cricket finances 'greater than feared': interim chief
May 21 2026
Financial irregularities surrounding Sri Lankan cricket were far worse than feared, government-appointed administrators …
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London next step in all-women Athlos' goal to be 'F1 of track and field'
May 21 2026
London is to host a star-studded all-women Athlos track and field meet on September 18 as founder Alexis Ohanian builds …
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Bordeaux-Begles' Lucu on verge of Basque 'dream' with Champions Cup final
May 21 2026
Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will lead out Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup final against Leinster in Bilbao on Saturday …
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Juve risk disaster as Serie A's Champions League race goes down to the wire
May 21 2026
Juventus' season is at risk of turning into a disaster ahead of Sunday's fraught Turin derby which could end with their …
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Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win
May 21 2026
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers' title bid this …
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Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
May 21 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled the Oklahoma City Thunder level with San Antonio on Wednesday, as the defending NBA …
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South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team
May 21 2026
Suwon FC Women's coach has said his team felt "hurt" by a lack of home support after losing to the first North Korean …
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Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup
May 21 2026
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the …
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Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
May 21 2026
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia …
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Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era
May 20 2026
Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an …
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McGinn invites Prince William to join Villa's Europa celebrations
May 20 2026
Aston Villa captain John McGinn invited Prince William to join his side's Europa League victory party after the royal …
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Tielemans reveals secret behind goal that inspired Villa's Europa glory
May 20 2026
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans revealed his superb opener in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg …
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Southampton lose appeal over Championship play-off removal
May 20 2026
Southampton lost an appeal on Wednesday against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final after they were …
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Cavs' Atkinson defends Harden, rues 'collective' defensive woes
May 20 2026
Defiant Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson insisted the Cavaliers can bounce back after an epic fourth-quarter collapse …
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says 2026 his last NFL season
May 20 2026
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that 2026 will be his last NFL season.
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Kolkata see off Mumbai to keep IPL playoff hopes alive
May 20 2026
A clinical bowling display, followed by a decisive stand between Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell, kept Kolkata Knight …
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Silva says it's time for new Man City generation to shine
May 20 2026
Bernardo Silva believes it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City.
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Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying
May 20 2026
Southampton said on Wednesday they had appealed against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final as the …
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In-form Narvaez makes it three Giro stage wins
May 20 2026
Jhonatan Narvaez won the 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, his third win of this year's renewal as Afonso …
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Borthwick to monitor Lawes as England great targets Test recall
May 20 2026
England coach Steve Borthwick will closely watch Courtney Lawes's form in next season's Prem Rugby competition as the …
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North Korean women win rare match in South to reach final
May 20 2026
North Korea's first sports team to visit the South in eight years reached the Asian Women's Champions League final on …
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Gough says McCullum 'very lucky' to keep England job after Ashes debacle
May 20 2026
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough believes England coach Brendon McCullum was "very lucky" to remain in post after …
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Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
May 20 2026
Arsenal players were pictured celebrating with fans at 5:00 am at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday after they clinched the …
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Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival struggles
May 20 2026
James Maddison accepts it is "a little bit embarrassing" for Tottenham Hotspur to be involved in a final-day battle to …
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Saka says Arsenal critics 'not laughing anymore' after title triumph
May 20 2026
Bukayo Saka said that Arsenal's critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as the club celebrated their first Premier …
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Taijul takes six to lead Bangladesh to Pakistan Test series sweep
May 20 2026
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan in the second Test and clinch a …
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Langer left in awe by teen Sooryavanshi's 'breathtaking' batting
May 20 2026
Former Australia coach Justin Langer lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his "breathtaking" batting after the 15-year-old's …
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LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut
May 20 2026
Golf's Asian Tour on Wednesday said it had axed a planned increase in prize money for this week's Korea Open, just weeks …
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Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in NBA East finals opener
May 20 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the …
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Eala and Tjen bring a Southeast Asian 'sense of pride' to Roland Garros
May 20 2026
Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen have taken different routes to the women's top 40, but both began their journeys from a …
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Djokovic trying to hold back time at French Open
May 20 2026
Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even …
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How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?
May 20 2026
With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the …
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Knicks rally to stun Cavs in overtime in NBA Eastern Conference finals opener
May 20 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the …
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Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president
May 20 2026
The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team …
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Mavericks part ways with head coach Kidd
May 19 2026
The Dallas Mavericks are "parting ways" with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team …
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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw
May 19 2026
Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 …
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Chelsea beat Spurs to leave rivals in 'embarrassing' relegation danger
May 19 2026
Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to leave Roberto De Zerbi's men in danger of relegation from the Premier League …
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Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes ended
May 19 2026
Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended …
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Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth
May 19 2026
Thousands of Arsenal fans descended on the Emirates Stadium to celebrate a first Premier League title in 22 years on …
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Chiefs' Rice jailed for probation violation
May 19 2026
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was arrested on Tuesday after testing positive for marijuana in violation of his …
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Five factors in Arsenal's Premier League title triumph
May 19 2026
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by …
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Mikel Arteta: Pep protege to Premier League winner
May 19 2026
Mikel Arteta has silenced his doubters by awakening sleeping giant Arsenal, restoring the Gunners to the top of English …
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How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait
May 19 2026
Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League …
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Guardiola silent on Man City exit reports
May 19 2026
Pep Guardiola did not comment on reports he is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season as he arrived at …
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Teen wonder Sooryavanshi's slams 93 to edge Rajasthan closer to IPL play-offs
May 19 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a blistering 93 to power Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over …
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Emery focused on Villa glory, not crown of Europa League 'king'
May 19 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has insisted he is not the "king" of the Europa League despite bidding to win the …
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Italy's Ganna wins time-trial in Giro shake-up
May 19 2026
Italy's Filippo Ganna won the stage 10 time-trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, as overnight leader Afonso Eulalio …
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Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
May 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday …
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Ganna wins time-trial in Giro shake-up
May 19 2026
Italy's Filippo Ganna won the stage 10 time-trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, as overnight leader Afonso Eulalio …
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Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
May 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday …
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India rest Bumrah for one-off Test against Afghanistan
May 19 2026
India have rested pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for a one-off Test against Afghanistan next …
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Robertson and McGinn in Scotland squad bidding for World Cup breakthrough
May 19 2026
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and Aston Villa captain John McGinn were among the players named on Tuesday by manager …
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Ghana, Ivory Coast to clash in 2027 AFCON qualifying
May 19 2026
Ghana were drawn in the same group as the Ivory Coast when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw was made in …
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Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
May 19 2026
Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto …
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Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan
May 19 2026
Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle …
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England sweat on skipper Sciver-Brunt's fitness before T20 Women's World Cup
May 19 2026
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt could miss next month's T20 World Cup after the all-rounder was ruled out of her side's …
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Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
May 19 2026
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football …
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Albania appoint coach Rolando Maran as Sylvinho's successor
May 19 2026
Italian Rolando Maran was appointed on Tuesday as the new head coach of Albania's national football team, replacing …
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Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports
May 19 2026
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option two …
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How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?
May 19 2026
The World Cup represents football's pinnacle, the ultimate prize every young player dreams of winning. But whether the …
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'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach
May 19 2026
The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions Tuesday about …
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World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
May 19 2026
The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club …
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