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Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
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Siya Kolisi has recovered from a hamstring injury and will captain South Africa against New Zealand on Saturday in the …
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Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
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Cameroon's Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced …
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Welsh rugby league 'giant' Boston dies, aged 92
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Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football
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New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje …
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Djokovic, Sabalenka tumble out of US Open mixed doubles
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Former world number one Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka were sent tumbling out of the …
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Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph
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Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar crushed his Vuelta a Espana rivals to clinch a sensational solo stage four victory on …
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At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study
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At least a quarter of National Football League players may end up with a degenerative brain disease, according to a new …
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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride to Dutch football
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New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje …
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Olympic champion Brignone to undergo new knee operation
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Double Olympic champion Federica Brignone is to undergo surgery again on her left knee before deciding whether to …
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Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
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Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another …
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Root annoyed by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
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Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another …
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Sri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
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Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second …
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Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum's shadow
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Winter Olympic sport curling has found itself an unusual setting, under the hot sun in front of the Colosseum in Rome.
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Welsh rugby league great Boston dies, aged 92
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Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite …
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Sri Lanka slump to 216-7 at tea in second India Test
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Sri Lanka were reduced to 216-7 at tea on day three of the second Test against India in Colombo on Tuesday, needing a …
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Spurs splash out £75 million for Man City's Savinho
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Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £75 million …
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India in command despite Sooriyabandara half-century
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Sri Lanka were 130-4 at lunch on day three of the second Test against India on Tuesday after Pasindu Sooriyabandara …
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Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium
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Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the …
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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
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Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just …
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'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start
Aug 24 2026
Xabi Alonso hailed Chelsea's "special" forwards after Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro combined to inspire a …
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Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source
Aug 24 2026
Palmeiras have reached an agreement to transfer winger Allan to Manchester City for 40 million euros ($46.6 million), a …
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Vuelta stage three abandoned in dangerous weather conditions
Aug 24 2026
Stage three of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned inside the final few kilometres because of a dangerous hailstorm on …
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Banned Vondrousova appeals doping suspension to CAS
Aug 24 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has appealed against her four-year doping suspension to the Court of …
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Carse dropped from England squad after nightclub incident
Aug 24 2026
Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is …
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India in driver's seat in second Sri Lanka Test
Aug 24 2026
India took control on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, posting 503-9 declared before …
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Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president Infantino
Aug 24 2026
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has thrown his support behind beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he …
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Liverpool must improve on 'unacceptable' season, says Van Dijk
Aug 24 2026
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a bitterly disappointing season that cost Arne Slot his …
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India declare on 503-9 after Jurel hundred
Aug 24 2026
Dhruv Jurel's second Test hundred helped India reach 503-9 before declaring their first innings in the second Test …
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Springboks change half-backs for second All Blacks Test
Aug 24 2026
South Africa have changed their half-backs for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Cape Town, promoting …
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Jurel hits 95 not out as India reach 475-8 at tea in Sri Lanka Test
Aug 24 2026
Dhruv Jurel hit an unbeaten 95 as India reached 475-8 at tea on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka …
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Ingebrigtsen buoyed by fourth in Diamond League comeback
Aug 24 2026
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's return to Diamond League action resulted in a fourth-placed finish in a loaded 1,500m, but the …
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Pant, Jurel half-centuries take India past 400 in Sri Lanka Test
Aug 24 2026
Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel hit unbeaten half-centuries as India reached 419-6 at lunch on the second day of the second …
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'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory
Aug 24 2026
Every morning Harka Man Gharti slices into the blue water of a swimming pool in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, chasing a …
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UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
Aug 24 2026
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA …
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Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati
Aug 24 2026
Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first …
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Yamashita marches to nine-shot win in LPGA Canadian Women's Open
Aug 24 2026
Miyu Yamashita fired a four-under-par 66 to polish off a wire-to-wire victory in the LPGA Canadian Women's Open on …
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Japan's Olympic figure skating heroes to wed
Aug 24 2026
Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday.
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Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati
Aug 24 2026
Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of 'big' South Africa Test series
Aug 24 2026
Skipper Pat Cummins said he "can't wait" to play in Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous …
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Gauff powers past Pegula to win Cincinnati WTA 1000 crown
Aug 24 2026
Coco Gauff made a statement with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of …
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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care
Aug 24 2026
A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to …
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Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut
Aug 24 2026
US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's …
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Rookie La Sasso wins LIV season-ender as tour's future in doubt
Aug 23 2026
Rookie Michael La Sasso pipped Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win LIV Golf's season-ending Indianapolis event Sunday, …
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Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati bb/amz
Aug 23 2026
Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Clark fends off McIlroy to win BMW Championship
Aug 23 2026
A nervy Wyndham Clark birdied the final three holes to dramatically win the BMW Championship on Sunday, having earlier …
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Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche, Atletico salvage Villarreal draw
Aug 23 2026
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin …
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Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche
Aug 23 2026
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin …
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Spain's World Cup hero Torres saves PSG's blushes at Rennes
Aug 23 2026
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence …
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Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United
Aug 23 2026
Swiss striker Breel Embolo has signed for Atlanta United, the Major League Soccer club announced Sunday, in a deal …
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Jamieson gets Trump call after ending 14-year golf title drought
Aug 23 2026
Scott Jamieson ended his 14-year wait for a European tour title on Sunday and then promptly found himself taking a phone …
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Three Premier League talking points
Aug 23 2026
Arsenal underlined their determination to retain the Premier League crown with a swaggering start to their title …
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Man City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw
Aug 23 2026
Enzo Maresca made a dramatic start to Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola era with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over …
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10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns
Aug 23 2026
Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand …
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Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw
Aug 23 2026
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw …
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Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League
Aug 23 2026
World 100m champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden roared to victories at the Silesia Diamond League on …
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Villa boss Emery says it's down to Watkins to explain absence
Aug 23 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 …
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England cricketer Carse under investigation after 'nightclub incident'
Aug 23 2026
Brydon Carse is under investigation after he reportedly became the latest England cricketer to be involved in a …
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'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca
Aug 23 2026
Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City …
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Duplantis labours to 'super difficult' pole vault win at Silesia Diamond League
Aug 23 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up another victory in …
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Max smash at zany Zandvoort: Three stories from the Dutch GP
Aug 23 2026
A high-speed crash for the local hero, thrilling overtakes between legends of the sport, and a unique party atmosphere: …
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Brennan sprints to Vuelta stage two victory, Pogacar keeps red
Aug 23 2026
Matthew Brennan emerged triumphant from a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a Espana stage two victory, while overall …
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Duplantis conquers pole vault at Silesia Diamond League
Aug 23 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up victory at the …
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McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Aug 23 2026
Formula One world champion Lando Norris stormed to victory in a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, sealing …
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France's badminton gold winners set for obscurity back home
Aug 23 2026
Newly-crowned badminton world champion Alex Lanier on Sunday said he would go unrecognised on French streets despite …
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Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa
Aug 23 2026
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on …
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Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start
Aug 23 2026
Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal as Lille gave Davide Ancelotti a winning start as coach with a 2-0 victory at …
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Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback
Aug 23 2026
Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol …
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Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires
Aug 23 2026
Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha broke the half-marathon world record on Sunday in the streets of Buenos Aires becoming the …
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Mo'unga returns for All Blacks against Johannesburg Lions
Aug 23 2026
Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will make his first appearance for New Zealand since the 2023 Rugby World Cup when they face the …
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'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs
Aug 23 2026
Alex Lanier on Sunday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, …
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Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka
Aug 23 2026
Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the …
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Belgian sprinter Philipsen wins Renewi Tour
Aug 23 2026
Home rider Jasper Philipsen powered to overall victory in the Renewi Tour by winning his third stage of the race in …
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Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race
Aug 23 2026
US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch …
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Kane voted player of the year in Germany
Aug 23 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports …
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Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double
Aug 23 2026
Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, …
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Kane voted German footballer of the year
Aug 23 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an association of sports journalists on …
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'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks
Aug 23 2026
Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his …
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Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi
Aug 23 2026
Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 …
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Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games
Aug 23 2026
Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend …
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Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea
Aug 23 2026
Devdutt Padikkal continued to impress, posting yet another half-century as India reached 187-3 at tea on day one of the …
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Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways
Aug 23 2026
Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of …
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Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level
Aug 23 2026
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test …
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Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
Aug 23 2026
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to …
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Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
Aug 23 2026
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to …
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Starc heroics put Australia on brink of victory over Bangladesh
Aug 23 2026
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to …
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Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium
Aug 23 2026
Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a finishers' medal depicting a stadium in …
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Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff
Aug 23 2026
Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco …
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Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto
Aug 23 2026
A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight …
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Starc strikes as Bangladesh struggle to stay alive in 2nd Test
Aug 23 2026
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc ripped into the Bangladesh top order as Australia took an iron grip on the second Test …
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Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final
Aug 23 2026
Jessica Pegula rallied from a break down in the final set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on …
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Australia in control with 146-run first innings lead over Bangladesh
Aug 23 2026
Shoriful Islam took a career-best 7-48 and Cameron Green hit a valuable 67, as Australia were dismissed for 210 in their …
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World No. 3 Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincy final
Aug 22 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula out-lasted defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final …
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IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250
Aug 22 2026
Race cars roared across Washington city streets in the shadow of iconic landmarks on Saturday as the Freedom 250 Grand …
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Wyndham Clark surges clear at BMW Championship
Aug 22 2026
Wyndham Clark surged into a commanding five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Saturday, bouncing back from an …
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Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return
Aug 22 2026
Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on …
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Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence
Aug 22 2026
Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home …
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Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
Aug 22 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential …
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Real Madrid beat Espanyol in Mourinho's first game on return
Aug 22 2026
Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on …
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Lens hammer Auxerre thanks to Thauvin penalty double
Aug 22 2026
Lens captain Florian Thauvin scored two penalties as Lens thumped Auxerre 5-2 in their first game of the French Ligue 1 …
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Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup
Aug 22 2026
Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the …
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Fils dominates Cobolli to book Cincinnati final
Aug 22 2026
Arthur Fils charged into the men's final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as he dispatched Flavio Cobolli …
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