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Hector wins as Shiffrin third in Czech giant slalom before Olympics
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Olympic champion Sara Hector warmed up for her women's giant slalom title defence at next month's Winter Olympics by …
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Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Djokovic hits landmark, Osaka out
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Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday as Novak …
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England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODI
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England rang the changes and spun a web around Sri Lanka, bowling the hosts out for a modest 219 in 49.3 overs in the …
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Franzoni gains Olympic boost edging Odermatt in Kitzbuehel downhill
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Italy's Giovanni Franzoni set himself up perfectly for next month's Winter Olympics on home snow by winning Saturday's …
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Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win
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Record-shattering Novak Djokovic said he was "hanging in there" after becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam …
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Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia
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Record-shattering Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last …
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'Amazing journey': Wawrinka, 40, says farewell to Australian Open
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Stan Wawrinka reflected on an "amazing journey" as the 40-year-old said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open …
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Shiffrin fourth in first run of Czech giant slalom race
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US star Mikaela Shiffrin clocked the fourth fastest time after the first run of the World Cup giant slalom at Spindleruv …
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Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives
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Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday while Naomi …
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Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16
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Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last …
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'Heartbroken' Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured
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Two-time champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open with an abdominal injury ahead of her third-round clash …
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Wawrinka, 40, out in third round on fond Australian Open farewell
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The 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday as he bowed out of …
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Extreme heat triggers Melbourne match suspensions as Sinner battles on
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Extreme heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and …
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'Zap you': Top players wrestle with scorching Melbourne heat
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Top players spoke of temperatures that "zap you" and used bags of ice to try and cool down in brutal heat touching 40C …
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'I got lucky' - Cramping Sinner drops set on way to Melbourne last 16
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A misfiring and cramping Jannik Sinner admitted Saturday he "got lucky" after dropping a rare set before taming American …
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Extreme heat triggers Melbourne suspension rule as Sinner battles on
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Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up …
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Struggling Sinner drops set before making Melbourne last 16
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A misfiring Jannik Sinner dropped a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in a drama-filled clash in …
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Pacers outlast Thunder in NBA Finals rematch
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The Indiana Pacers toppled the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 on Friday, withstanding a 47-point …
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Podcast co-hosts Keys, Pegula to clash in Melbourne last 16
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Defending champion Madison Keys will face close friend Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open last 16 -- but first they …
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Vernon avoids crashes to win Tour Down Under stage in brutal heat
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Ethan Vernon won a shortened fourth stage of the Tour down Under in brutal heat on Saturday with Jay Vine remaining on …
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NSW Waratahs forward banned for punching teammate
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NSW Waratahs forward Miles Amatosero was Saturday slapped with a four-game ban for punching a teammate and leaving him …
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Extreme heat triggers suspension rule at baking Australian Open
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Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up the …
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Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Djokovic steps up history bid
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Defending champion Madison Keys revelled in the Melbourne heat Saturday to set up a last-16 showdown with fellow …
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Anisimova ramps up Melbourne title bid with imperious win
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Amanda Anisimova ramped up her Australian Open title charge with a 6-1, 6-4 beating of fellow American Peyton Stearns on …
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Nepal skipper eyes new summit with 'nothing to lose' at T20 World Cup
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Nepal captain Rohit Paudel says his side have "nothing to lose" in next month's T20 World Cup as they target more famous …
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Defending champion Keys surges into Australian Open last 16
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Defending champion Madison Keys powered into the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday with a statement straight-sets win …
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Pegula beats heat to sweep into last 16 at Australian Open
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Dominant sixth seed Jessica Pegula powered past unseeded Russian Oksana Selekhmeteva and into the last 16 at the …
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Teen Blades Brown shoots 60 to share PGA La Quinta lead with Scheffler
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Teenager Blades Brown fired a spectacular 12-under par 60 to join world number one Scottie Scheffler atop the …
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Teenage giantkiller Jovic gets help from 'kind' Djokovic in Melbourne
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Giantkiller Iva Jovic has credited "kind and attentive" Novak Djokovic for helping her make a splash at the Australian …
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FBI probes death of Colts owner Jim Irsay
Jan 23 2026
The FBI has launched an investigation into the death of Jim Irsay, the 65-year-old owner of the Indianapolis Colts NFL …
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Inter fight back to thrash Pisa and extend Serie A lead to six points
Jan 23 2026
Inter Milan roared back from two goals down to hammer promoted Pisa 6-2 on Friday and move six points clear at the top …
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Barcola's winner sends PSG top despite lack of 'confidence'
Jan 23 2026
Coach Luis Enrique said that Paris Saint-Germain lacked confidence despite Bradley Barcola's deft chipped finish sending …
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Suryakumar, Kishan star as India thrash New Zealand in second T20
Jan 23 2026
Blistering knocks by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan led India to a crushing seven-wicket win over New Zealand …
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Arteta tells Nwaneri to 'swim with sharks' on Marseille loan move
Jan 23 2026
Mikel Arteta said Ethan Nwaneri's loan move to Marseille on Friday will be the making of the 18-year-old.
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Palmer 'happy' at Chelsea despite homesick speculation: Rosenior
Jan 23 2026
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Cole Palmer remains "very happy" at the club despite reports the 23-year-old is homesick …
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Ferrari unveil 2026 car with Hamilton ready for 'massive challenge'
Jan 23 2026
Lewis Hamilton is braced for the "massive challenge" of adapting to the seismic change in technical regulations facing …
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Welsh full-back Williams retires from international rugby
Jan 23 2026
Former Wales and British and Ireland Lions wing Liam Williams announced on Friday that he has retired from international …
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Fisilau among new faces in England Six Nations squad
Jan 23 2026
England coach Steve Borthwick named Greg Fisilau among three uncapped players for his Six Nations squad on Friday, but …
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Carrick keen for Man Utd to build around 'quality' Mainoo
Jan 23 2026
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick believes Kobbie Mainoo has the quality and character to become a key player for …
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Reed seizes halfway lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Jan 23 2026
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed powered into a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on …
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Williams to miss opening F1 test due to car delays
Jan 23 2026
Williams' preparations for the 2026 Formula One season have been dealt a significant blow after conceding defeat in …
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Odermatt retains Kitzbuehel super-G in Olympic broadside
Jan 23 2026
World champion Marco Odermatt underlined his credentials as a firm favourite for Olympic gold next month by scorching to …
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Ski chief confident of Olympic preparations
Jan 23 2026
Snow production has hit all targets but preparations for next month's Winter Olympics look set to be finalised "at the …
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Man City chasing 'world's best' in Arsenal, says Guardiola
Jan 23 2026
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are tasked with chasing down the best team in the world in Premier League leaders …
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McCall to step down after 15 years as director of rugby at Saracens
Jan 23 2026
Mark McCall, one of the most successful coaches in English rugby, is to step down as director of rugby at Saracens at …
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Liverpool on the up as new signings hit form, says Slot
Jan 23 2026
Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Reds will only get better in the years to come as a huge outlay on young talent in …
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Alcaraz eases into Melbourne last 16 as Sabalenka 'all over the place'
Jan 23 2026
Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his quest to win a maiden Australian Open as he overwhelmed showman Corentin Moutet on Friday …
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Australian Open to start earlier Saturday over forecast 40C heat
Jan 23 2026
Temperatures of 40C are forecast to roast the Australian Open on Saturday, forcing a change of schedule and warnings for …
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Gauff hopes to copy 'insane' Osaka fashion statement, but not yet
Jan 23 2026
Coco Gauff on Friday called Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired Australian Open outfit "cool" and "insane" -- but isn't …
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Alcaraz warns he's getting 'better and better' at Australian Open
Jan 23 2026
An ominous Carlos Alcaraz warned he was getting "better and better" after sweeping into the Australian Open last 16 on …
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Teenager Jovic dumps seventh seed Paolini out of Australian Open
Jan 23 2026
Teenager Iva Jovic sent two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini crashing out of the Australian Open on Friday with …
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'He must hate me': Medvedev renews Tien rivalry at Australian Open
Jan 23 2026
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev renews his rivalry with up-and-coming Learner Tien in the Australian Open last 16, …
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Putintseva sings rabbit song to shut out 'disrespectful' fans
Jan 23 2026
Yulia Putintseva hit out Friday at "disrespectful" fans during her Australian Open clash with Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez and …
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Gauff fights back after wobble to reach Australian Open last 16
Jan 23 2026
Coco Gauff survived a scare as she recovered from early serving problems and being a set down against fellow American …
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Ryan backs La Rochelle 'to get over hump' of Champions Cup exit
Jan 23 2026
La Rochelle assistant coach Donnacha Ryan has challenged his side to bounce back from their Champions Cup elimination in …
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Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift-off
Jan 23 2026
Real Madrid roared back to life this week, led by a superb Vinicius Junior, who is looking to confirm his own …
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Schnitzel-fuelled Kane has Bayern hungry for history
Jan 23 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane revealed a hidden motivation behind his brilliant season with the German giants -- a …
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Welsford storms to Tour Down Under stage as Vine holds GC lead
Jan 23 2026
Powerhouse Australian sprinter Sam Welsford stormed home from well back for his seventh stage win in the Tour Down Under …
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Rising star Mboko relishes another 'really cool' first against Sabalenka
Jan 23 2026
Fast-rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko has been racking up a lot of firsts in recent months, with a clash against …
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Rodman inks record-setting contract with NWSL's Spirit
Jan 23 2026
United States forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year deal with the National Women's Soccer League's …
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Alcaraz celebrates 100th Slam match with easy win at Australian Open
Jan 23 2026
An ominous Carlos Alcaraz wasted little energy in his 100th Grand Slam match to sweep into the last 16 of the Australian …
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Sabalenka plans to have children but will return to tennis
Jan 23 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she planned to have children at some point in the next few years, but would return to tennis …
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'Five sets again': Gutsy Medvedev battles into Melbourne last 16
Jan 23 2026
Gutsy three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev fought back from two sets down to reach the last 16 on Friday …
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Tennis: Australian Open results
Jan 23 2026
Results on day six of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday (x denotes seeding):
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Sixers down Rockets behind Embiid triple-double
Jan 23 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 36 points from Tyrese Maxey and a triple-double from Joel Embiid, beat the Houston …
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T20 cricket World Cup row overshadows India's Olympic ambitions
Jan 23 2026
India hopes next month's T20 World Cup will bolster its credentials as a global sports host -- and the country's Olympic …
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Sabalenka digs deep as Alcaraz sets sights on Melbourne last 16
Jan 23 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said she was "emotionally all over the place" as she was forced to dig deep to reach the last 16 on …
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Emotional Sabalenka comes through test to make last 16 at Australian Open
Jan 23 2026
An emotional top seed Aryna Sabalenka survived a thorough examination from Anastasia Potapova before reaching the last …
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Dodgers' latest splurge reignites baseball salary cap debate
Jan 23 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers' $240 million signing of Kyle Tucker has reignited calls for Major League Baseball to introduce …
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'Basic tennis etiquette' - Navratilova, Davenport condemn Osaka
Jan 23 2026
Tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport took Naomi Osaka to task on Friday, saying she had failed to …
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Fuming Kyrgios 'does not know' what comes after Australian Open
Jan 23 2026
A drained, hobbling and "pissed off" Nick Kyrgios said he did not know where his career was going next after the former …
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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten
Jan 23 2026
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while …
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Arsenal face Man Utd test as City search for spark
Jan 23 2026
Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they …
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Scheffler tied for second behind Lee, Coody in La Quinta
Jan 23 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler made a bright start to 2026, firing a nine-under par 63 on Thursday to join a big …
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Patriots vie for Super Bowl return against Broncos
Jan 22 2026
New England quarterback Drake Maye and a whole new crop of Patriots take on the Denver Broncos Sunday aiming to return …
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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Celtic draw in Italy
Jan 22 2026
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while …
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Galthie confirms Dupont as France captain for Six Nations
Jan 22 2026
France coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday in an interview with sports daily L'Equipe that star scrum-half …
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Track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announces pregnancy
Jan 22 2026
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400 metres hurdles champion and the second fastest woman ever in the …
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Springboks to meet All Blacks in USA for first time
Jan 22 2026
World champions South Africa will face their greatest rivals New Zealand in the United States for the first time when …
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Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of season
Jan 22 2026
Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract, the Premier League …
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Sri Lanka seal 19-run win over England in opening ODI
Jan 22 2026
Sri Lanka's spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day …
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Frank says troubled Spurs 'going in right direction'
Jan 22 2026
Thomas Frank said Thursday that Tottenham are united with a "lot of things going in the right direction" as he tries to …
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Injuries force two changes in South Africa T20 World Cup squad
Jan 22 2026
Injuries have forced two changes in South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
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Ex-marathon record holder Kosgei trades Kenya for Turkey at Olympics
Jan 22 2026
Kenya's ex-marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei told AFP on Thursday that she and four other Kenyans will compete for …
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Real Madrid stadium owners to face trial over concert noise
Jan 22 2026
A neighbourhood association is taking the owners of Real Madrid's football stadium to court over noise pollution from …
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Molinari leads Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy struggles
Jan 22 2026
Francesco Molinari powered into a two-shot lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, as …
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Ligue 1 leaders Lens still waiting for PSG title charge
Jan 22 2026
Lens coach Pierre Sage says he is waiting for champions Paris Saint-Germain to turn on the after-burners as the surprise …
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Mendis' unbeaten 93 anchors Sri Lanka to 271-6 against England
Jan 22 2026
Kusal Mendis played the anchor role with a surgeon's touch as Sri Lanka posted a competitive 271 for six after opting to …
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Reeling Napoli face Juve after 'unacceptable' Champions League showing
Jan 22 2026
Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie …
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Djokovic, Sinner plough on in Melbourne, Wawrinka makes history
Jan 22 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner barrelled ominously into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as 40-year-old …
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Osaka 'confused' as testy exchange sours Australian Open win
Jan 22 2026
Naomi Osaka was "confused" but apologetic after a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end of her Australian Open …
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Mercedes unveil 2026 F1 car for new 2026 rules
Jan 22 2026
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday that Formula One would undergo "significant change" in 2026 as the team …
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Kitzbuehel's Hahnenkamm, the terrifying Super Bowl of skiing
Jan 22 2026
French racer Ken Caillot became another unwanted footnote in Kitzbuehel history when he crashed in training as skiers …
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Swiatek says packed tennis season makes it 'impossible' to switch off
Jan 22 2026
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek stepped up her criticism of the tennis schedule Thursday saying that the season was …
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Sloppy Osaka grinds past 'mad' Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open
Jan 22 2026
An error-riddled Naomi Osaka left her parasol, hat and veil in storage Thursday before the Japanese superstar ground …
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Imperious Sinner barrels into Australian Open round three
Jan 22 2026
Two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner wasted no time in barrelling into the Australian Open third round with a …
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Exhausted Wawrinka battles on in Melbourne farewell after five-set epic
Jan 22 2026
Exhausted 40-year-old Swiss warhorse Stan Wawrinka battled to an epic five-set win to scrape into the third round on …
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Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Jan 22 2026
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys did …
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Djokovic says heaving Australian Open crowds 'good problem'
Jan 22 2026
Australian Open king Novak Djokovic said Thursday that record-breaking crowds were "a very good problem" despite …
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Swiatek in cruise control to make Australian Open third round
Jan 22 2026
Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek turned on the style to motor past Marie Bouzkova and into the Australian Open …
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Djokovic races on in Melbourne - with help from 'ally' fig tree
Jan 22 2026
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian …
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Anisimova grinds down Siniakova in 'crazy' Australian Open clash
Jan 22 2026
Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova pummelled doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova into submission on Thursday in a "crazy" …
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