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Rune 'not ready' to put a date on tennis return
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Former world no.4 Holger Rune, who hasn't played since injuring his left Achilles in October, has told AFP that he is …
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Argentina weaknesses? Austria's World Cup coach can't find any
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Coach Ralf Rangnick warned his Austria team on Sunday that World Cup holders Argentina are "more than just Messi", …
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McIlroy races for exit after weekend US Open fade
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Rory McIlroy came to Shinnecock ready to battle the brutal winds and fast greens for a US Open title and departed Sunday …
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
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Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 …
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
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Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year's World Cup by becoming his country's all-time top …
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Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup
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Ollie Watkins admitted he cannot emulate hotshot Harry Kane but is ready to reprise his Euro 2024 super-sub role for …
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Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
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Miyu Yamashita birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lottie Woad in a duel of rising stars at the Meijer LPGA Classic …
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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins
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Wyndham Clark clung to a one-stroke lead over fellow American Sam Burns after playing the front nine in Sunday's final …
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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
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The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the …
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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson
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Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he remains "proud" of his players as he called for realism in the wake of a 4-0 …
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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta
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Brazil must find a way to overcome the loss of injured star Raphinha as quickly as possible, midfielder Lucas Paqueta …
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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
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Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court …
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'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
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Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Iraq's Arnold promises to have a go against France at World Cup
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Iraq coach Graham Arnold has promised that his team of outsiders will try to take the game to tournament favourites …
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Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
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Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in …
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Clark and Scheffler begin final-round drama at US Open
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Wyndham Clark began Sunday's final round of the US Open with a six-stroke lead in search of a wire-to-wire victory while …
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Henry the hero for New Zealand as England bring back Stokes
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Matt Henry did the damage as New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval on Sunday for a …
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Noskova overpowers Pegula to win Berlin WTA
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Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova overcame American world number four Jessica Pegula to claim the Wimbledon warm-up …
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Gakpo savours 'freedom' to fire Dutch in World Cup title bid
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Cody Gakpo faced flak from Liverpool fans as their Premier League title defence imploded but at the World Cup he is …
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Cerundolo outlasts Paul to win marathon Queen's Club final
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Federico Cerundolo won the longest final in Queen's Club history on Sunday, beating Tommy Paul to claim the biggest …
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Pogacar wins final stage to seal Tour of Switzerland success
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Tadej Pogacar took his third stage victory this week as the world champion sealed overall success in the Tour of …
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Japan striker Ueda channels frustration to send World Cup warning
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Ayase Ueda warned Sweden his confidence was sky-high after the red-hot striker scored a classy World Cup brace to put …
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Dominant Tiafoe swats aside Fritz to win Halle Open
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American world number 26 Frances Tiafoe has claimed the ATP tournament in Halle, a traditional Wimbledon warm-up event, …
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Stokes to return as England captain for 3rd New Zealand Test - McCullum
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Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week's third and deciding Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, …
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India hails Sooryavanshi after record 11-ball half-century
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Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunned with the fastest half-century in List A history, …
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Yamal returns to kickstart Spain attack against Saudi Arabia
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Lamine Yamal was recalled for his first start in two months with Spain needing a spark in attack against Saudi Arabia on …
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP to close gap on banned Bezzecchi
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Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Czech Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday, scoring a second straight win …
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP as Bezzecchi banned
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Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Czech MotoGP in Brno on Sunday, scoring a second straight win …
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Henry the hero as New Zealand level England series in style
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Matt Henry did the damage as New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval on Sunday for a …
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Gill to skipper India against England, Kohli to play if fit
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Shubman Gill will captain India for next month's three-match one-day international series against England, with veterans …
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Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts
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A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on …
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England's Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games ahead of 3rd Test
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England captain Ben Stokes and Test team-mate Gus Atkinson were both withdrawn from their respective County Championship …
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Springboks recall 'outstanding' Papier for Nations Championship
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Scrum-half Embrose Papier has been recalled by South Africa as part of a 46-man squad for Nations Championship matches …
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Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward
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MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi was banned from Sunday's Czech GP after slapping a track steward in the face …
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FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many …
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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock Ecuador
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Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory …
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Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics
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Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean island after a jaw-dropping display that …
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Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game
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Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on …
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Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
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Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup …
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Iran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach
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Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said Saturday he has been told US travel restrictions on his World Cup team will finally be …
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New mindset, prior win give Clark confidence at US Open
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Wyndham Clark says a new mindset and a major victory in 2023 give him a confidence boost as he enters Sunday's final …
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Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges
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American Wyndham Clark seized a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie …
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Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks start after Super Rugby heroics
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Fly-half Ruben Love has been backed for an All Blacks starting role after he drove the Wellington Hurricanes to a …
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Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
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Scottie Scheffler rarely utters the words career Grand Slam but make no mistake, he knows what's at stake in Sunday's …
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Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain
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Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory …
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Nagelsmann says Germany has higher ambitions than advancing to knockout stage
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Coach Julian Nagelsmann was thrilled by Germany's comeback victory against Ivory Coast on Saturday, but stopped short of …
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Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32
Jun 20 2026
Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory …
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'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente
Jun 20 2026
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his players have been stung by the criticism that followed a shock 0-0 draw against …
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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden
Jun 20 2026
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory …
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Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final
Jun 20 2026
Argentina fly-half Domingo Miotti kicked 17 points as Montpellier held on to edge Stade Francais 25-15 on Saturday in …
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Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges
Jun 20 2026
Wyndham Clark clung to a two-stroke lead after nine holes in Saturday's third round of the US Open with top-ranked …
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Burn dons cowboy boots as England unwind at World Cup
Jun 20 2026
England defender Dan Burn swapped his football boots for cowboy boots at a country music show as Thomas Tuchel's men let …
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Netherlands thump Sweden in Houston to get World Cup liftoff
Jun 20 2026
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the rampant Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup warning on …
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France's Saliba says playing through the pain at World Cup
Jun 20 2026
France centre-half William Saliba said Saturday he has been "gritting his teeth" and playing through the pain at the …
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Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi suspended
Jun 20 2026
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia scorched to victory in the Czech MotoGP sprint in Brno on Saturday, while championship leader …
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Clark begins with bogey as McIlroy charges at US Open
Jun 20 2026
Leader Wyndham Clark made a bogey at the first hole to begin his third round Saturday at the US Open while Rory McIlroy …
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Jamieson strikes as New Zealand eye series-levelling win despite Root heroics
Jun 20 2026
Kyle Jamieson took three wickets as New Zealand pressed for a series-levelling win, despite another landmark day for Joe …
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Fritz takes down Zverev again to reach Halle final
Jun 20 2026
Taylor Fritz came from a set down on Saturday to see off French Open champion Alexander Zverev 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-5 and …
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Heavy metal: French town hosts medieval combat cage fights
Jun 20 2026
A French town on Saturday hosted a special event inside a hexagonal cage normally used for mixed martial arts: duels …
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Scheffler opens with bogeys while McIlroy pars at windy US Open
Jun 20 2026
Scottie Scheffler opened with two bogeys while Rory McIlroy saved a par from a greenside bunker to begin their third …
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Jamieson strikes as New Zealand eye series-levelling win against England
Jun 20 2026
Kyle Jamieson took three wickets as New Zealand pressed for a series-levelling win in the second Test after leaving …
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Brazil turn corner but tougher World Cup tests await
Jun 20 2026
Brazil eased the immediate pressure but remain some way from the finished article at the World Cup after closing in on a …
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Ronaldinho coming out of retirement to join Italian 3rd division side
Jun 20 2026
Former Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the …
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Pegula powers past Sabalenka to reach Berlin final
Jun 20 2026
American Jessica Pegula rallied past world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-0 to reach the final of the …
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Cerundolo sees off Nakashima to set up Queen's final with Paul
Jun 20 2026
Francisco Cerundolo booked his place in the final at Queen's Club with a hard-fought 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 win over the …
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Real Madrid say no contact with Bayern's Olise
Jun 20 2026
Spanish giants Real Madrid said Saturday they have not made any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise over a …
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Hendy quick-fire double sweeps Northampton to Prem title
Jun 20 2026
Winger George Hendy scored twice in three second-half minutes to help Northampton Saints edge Exeter Chiefs 26-17 on …
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Kolbe star goal kicker as Springboks put 80 past Barbarians
Jun 20 2026
Renowned try-scorer Cheslin Kolbe kicked 18 points as South Africa beat the Barbarians 80-31 in an exhibition match in …
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Heartbreak for Japanese ace Satono Reve as Almeraq wins Royal Ascot thriller
Jun 20 2026
Almeraq broke Japanese racing hearts on Saturday as Satono Reve was runner-up for the second successive year in the …
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Injured Doris out of Ireland's Nations Championship squad
Jun 20 2026
Ireland will be without their captain Caelan Doris and wing Tommy O'Brien as they head off to Australia and New Zealand …
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'Not ridiculous': US dreams of World Cup glory after big wins
Jun 20 2026
Could the United States really win the World Cup?
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Pogacar pips Van der Poel to Swiss Tour TT win
Jun 20 2026
Tadej Pogacar extended his Tour of Switzerland lead after sensationally pipping his one-day classics rival Mathieu van …
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Cerundolo sees off Nakashima to reach Queen's final
Jun 20 2026
Seventh seed Francisco Cerundolo booked his place in the final at Queen's Club with a hard-fought 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 …
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Jamieson double rocks England at start of record run-chase
Jun 20 2026
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson took two wickets in five balls to leave England reeling at the start of their …
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Krishna and Jaiswal power India to ODI sweep against Afghanistan
Jun 20 2026
Pace bowler Prasidh Krishna's 5-23 and an unbeaten 110 by Yashasvi Jaiswal powered India to a nine-wicket win over …
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Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi crashes
Jun 20 2026
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia scorched to victory in the Czech MotoGP sprint in Brno on Saturday ahead of pole sitter Ai …
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New Zealand set England record 463 to win second Test
Jun 20 2026
England were left with a record chase of 463 to win a Test match after bowling out New Zealand on the fourth day at the …
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New Zealand pile on the runs to leave England facing record chase in 2nd Test
Jun 20 2026
England were left with a record chase to win a Test match despite taking three New Zealand wickets on Saturday's fourth …
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Shahidi hits ton but India bowl out Afghanistan for 218
Jun 20 2026
Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi hit his first ODI century but India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 as the hosts look to …
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Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
Jun 20 2026
High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in …
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Japan's Ogura smashes own track record to take Czech MotoGP pole
Jun 20 2026
Aprilia rider Ai Ogura smashed his own track record to earn his maiden pole position for the Czech MotoGP in Brno on …
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Hurricanes blow away Chiefs in record-breaking Super Rugby final
Jun 20 2026
The Wellington Hurricanes completed a dominant season by blowing away the Waikato Chiefs 60-5 in Saturday's Super Rugby …
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil swat Haiti
Jun 20 2026
The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil …
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Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
Jun 20 2026
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be …
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Ancelotti hails 'complete game' as Brazil sink Haiti at World Cup
Jun 20 2026
Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil produced a "complete performance" in Friday's 3-0 World Cup win over Haiti and will …
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Tunisia ask how Sweden World Cup star Ayari slipped its net
Jun 20 2026
When Yasin Ayari scored two spectacular goals in Sweden's emphatic opening World Cup victory, it left a bitter taste in …
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Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco World Cup setback
Jun 20 2026
Scotland players led by star John McGinn retained the belief that they can secure a historic qualification for the …
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Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
Jun 20 2026
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and …
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Scheffler career Slam chances blowing in Shinnecock winds
Jun 20 2026
Scottie Scheffler's chances of winning the US Open to complete a career Grand Slam might just come down to how the …
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Iran's treatment at World Cup 'a dark point' for football: official
Jun 20 2026
Iran's treatment at the World Cup in North America is a "dark point" in the history of the competition, a leading …
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McIlroy seven back but likes his chances at US Open
Jun 20 2026
Three bogeys in a row and a double bogey on the back nine doomed Rory McIlroy's hopes of pushing the leaders Friday at …
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Nagelsmann eyes same German lineup against I. Coast after Curacao trouncing
Jun 20 2026
German coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday he sees no reason to change a lineup that hammered World Cup debutants …
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
Jun 20 2026
The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Scotland's …
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Clark leads US Open by four with major champs in the hunt
Jun 20 2026
Wyndham Clark held off charges by fellow major winners Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa to seize …
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Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland
Jun 20 2026
Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on …
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Pochettino backs 'high IQ' players to block out World Cup hype
Jun 19 2026
US coach Mauricio Pochettino backed his "high IQ" players not to get carried away after they secured progress to the …
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Douglass breaks 50m free world record at Indy Pro Swim
Jun 19 2026
Kate Douglass surged home in 23.59sec to break Sarah Sjostrom's 50m freestyle world record in a scintillating final at …
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World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'
Jun 19 2026
Striker Alexander Isak will get "stronger and stronger" and is smiling again, Sweden coach Graham Potter said Friday in …
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Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final
Jun 19 2026
Antoine Dupont was at his influential best as Toulouse thrashed Racing 92, 71-17, on Friday to reach next week's French …
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Tunisia coach says 'I am no wizard' after World Cup SOS call
Jun 19 2026
New Tunisia coach Herve Renard said Friday only hard work and unity will save their World Cup, adding: "I am no wizard."
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Zverev sets up Fritz semi at Halle Open
Jun 19 2026
French Open champion Alexander Zverev will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Halle after …
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