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In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'
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On the streets of Manchester, people voiced shock and dismay at the scale of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City, …
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Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
AFP - 58m ago
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday they will play their second Nations League match against Israel …
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
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Tom Kim defied jet-lag and just six hours of sleep in two days to shoot a three-under par 67 as the Asian Games golf …
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
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Philippines tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by …
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Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
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Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the Formula One season, the racer and his team said Wednesday, following a …
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South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
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Reigning champions South Korea struck with eight minutes left to seal a 2-1 win over a "proud" China on Wednesday and …
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South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
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South Korea struck with eight minutes left to seal a 2-1 victory over a heartbroken China on Wednesday and reach the …
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Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
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Under 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games hosts Japan beat South Korea in the semi-finals of the women's football at a …
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Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
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Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city …
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Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins
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Cam Schlittler baffled Boston batters and Ben Rice blasted two home runs to spark a New York Yankees triumph Tuesday, …
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'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history
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Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, believes even faster times are on the horizon both …
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Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup
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Rugby's biggest World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 24 teams clashing over six weeks in Australia, and …
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The eight stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
AFP - 8h ago
The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13.
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Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile
AFP - 6h ago
Mathis Albert became the youngest-ever US goal-scorer and fellow teen Julian Hall netted in back-to-back games as …
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Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
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Kimi Antonelli has vowed to bounce back and rebuild his runaway advantage in the drivers' championship as Formula One …
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Forsling's OT blast lifts Florida over Carolina in NHL opener
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Gustav Forsling blasted a slapshot past goaltender Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give Florida …
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Brazil football clubs face massive sponsorship blow from betting ban
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Brazil's powerhouse football clubs are reeling after a ban on sports betting companies, their biggest sponsors, which …
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Pope-backed White Sox join Braves with MLB playoff wins
AFP - 7h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent support to his hometown Chicago White Sox ahead of their Major League Baseball playoff victory on …
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FIFA boss Infantino blasted as would-be 'emperor' by UEFA's Ceferin
AFP - 3h ago
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin on Tuesday attacked FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying "football has no need for …
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Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs
AFP - 2h ago
Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 …
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NBA close to picking new $12-13bn Vegas team owners: report
Sep 29 2026
The NBA will choose owners for a new Las Vegas team "in the very near future," with a whopping $12-13 billion price tag …
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LA28 Olympics torch relay to visit all 50 states
Sep 29 2026
The torch relay ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will pass through all 50 US states for the first time, …
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Yamal inspires Spain to Croatia romp on World Cup homecoming
Sep 29 2026
Lamine Yamal scored two goals and set up another as Spain hammered Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday in the Nations League in their …
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England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win
Sep 29 2026
Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were on target again as England saw off 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 to get their Nations …
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Premier League confirms Man City guilty of serious financial breaches
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City face severe sanctions after being found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial …
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Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?
Sep 29 2026
Over the course of nearly two decades, Emirati money has turned once mediocre Manchester City into one of the most …
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Manchester City guilty of Premier League charges: What comes next?
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City have been plunged into crisis after a damming verdict found the Premier League leaders guilty of …
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Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict says club's former chairman
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City must be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules, …
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Man City chief Soriano slams Premier League 'conspiracy theory'
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City chief executive officer Ferran Soriano said on Tuesday his club will be vindicated after blasting the …
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Manchester City guilty of breaking financial rules - Premier League
Sep 29 2026
The Premier League said on Tuesday that Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier …
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Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?
Sep 29 2026
Manchester City's fate in a legal battle with the Premier League is yet to be sealed, but reports they have been found …
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Football overload leaves players near 'breaking point', warns Tebas
Sep 29 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned that footballers have a "breaking point" as he highlighted the injury risks of …
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Man Utd do not deserve medals if Man City stripped of titles: Rooney
Sep 29 2026
Wayne Rooney insists his old club Manchester United do not deserve Premier League winners' medals if Manchester City are …
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'Like a dream' for An as Games organisers 'sorry' for latest mix-up
Sep 29 2026
Badminton world number one An Se-young said it was "like a dream" as she retained her Asian Games crown on Tuesday in …
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Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly
Sep 29 2026
Brazil came from behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of over 52,000 fans in …
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Ireland undecided on second Israel match: coach
Sep 29 2026
Ireland have yet to decide how they will approach their second Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, coach …
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Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners' medal
Sep 29 2026
Former England star Lawrence Dallaglio is selling his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.
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Ruthless An retains Asian Games badminton crown as Kunlavut triumphs
Sep 29 2026
An Se-young wants to follow in the footsteps of badminton legend Lin Dan after becoming the first woman to win two Asian …
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Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027
Sep 29 2026
Former world champion Fernando Alonso has quashed retirement talk after confirming he will stay with Aston Martin for …
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China badminton 'still strong' despite Asian Games slump
Sep 29 2026
Beaten finalist Wang Chang said Tuesday that Chinese badminton is "still strong" as the country goes home with its …
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Tebas says Man City should face 'most severe' sanctions if guilty of rule breaches
Sep 29 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas said Manchester City should face the "most severe sanction" available if they have …
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Pochettino calls Man City success 'a period of deception'
Sep 29 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has branded Manchester City's era of sustained success "a period of deception" after they were …
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Kunlavut first Thai man to win Asian Games badminton singles gold
Sep 29 2026
Kunlavut Vitidsarn became Thailand's first Asian Games men's badminton singles champion after thrashing Singapore's Loh …
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Ex-world snooker champion jailed for 7 years for child sex crimes
Sep 29 2026
A court in Scotland on Tuesday sentenced former world snooker champion Graeme Dott to seven years in prison after he was …
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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation campaign' in bid for World Cup papers
Sep 29 2026
FIFA has accused European football's governing body UEFA of a "misinformation campaign" in its bid to access documents …
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Ruthless An makes history to retain Asian Games badminton crown
Sep 29 2026
South Korea's world number one An Se-young said she wanted to follow in the footsteps of badminton legend Lin Dan after …
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Sabalenka 'fresh' for first tournament since losing No.1 spot
Sep 29 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was feeling "fresh" as she prepared for her first tournament since being ousted as the …
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South Korea team latest to be bussed to wrong Asian Games venue
Sep 29 2026
South Korea were victims of another Asian Games transport mix-up in Japan when the bus carrying their men's volleyball …
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South Korea volleyball team latest to be bussed to wrong Games venue
Sep 29 2026
South Korea were victims of another Asian Games transport mix-up in Japan when the bus carrying their men's volleyball …
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Bears thrash Eagles 27-7 as third-string QB Keenum shines
Sep 29 2026
Chicago Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum dealt the Philadelphia Eagles their first defeat of the season, …
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All Blacks name veteran Taylor captain as Mo'unga seizes 10 jersey
Sep 29 2026
Richie Mo'unga will have the chance to take ownership of the All Blacks number 10 jersey after Dave Rennie named his …
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Race against time as Asian Games cricket quarter-finals washed out
Sep 29 2026
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of the men's Asian Games cricket on Tuesday without a ball being bowled …
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Batista sacked as Costa Rica coach after six months
Sep 29 2026
Costa Rica's head coach Fernando "Bocha" Batista was dismissed Monday following the team's disastrous start to the …
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Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium
Sep 29 2026
Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders …
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NFL Giants obtain QB McCarthy from Vikings
Sep 28 2026
Second-year NFL quarterback J.J. McCarthy was traded on Monday by Minnesota to the New York Giants, hoping to boost …
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Dodgers eye three-peat, Red Sox face Yankees as MLB playoffs begin
Sep 28 2026
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a third consecutive World Series title but Boston and the New York …
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Clippers apologize, warn fans of 'challenges' after Leonard scandal
Sep 28 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers on Monday apologized to fans and warned of grave challenges ahead after the NBA franchise was …
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Olise wonder strike gives Zidane's France win in Belgium
Sep 28 2026
Michael Olise's magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday as …
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Wissa spoils Zimbabwe homecoming as DR Congo win AFCON qualifier
Sep 28 2026
Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and created the second as the Democratic Republic of Congo spoilt a Zimbabwe …
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Hurricanes to hoist title banner as NHL season begins
Sep 28 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes will hoist their Stanley Cup championship banner on Tuesday in the 2026-27 NHL season opener, …
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Wemby ready for NBA Spurs to move rivals in climb to top
Sep 28 2026
Victor Wembanyama said he still struggles to sleep sometimes following San Antonio's loss to New York in June's NBA …
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Willis happy with England exile after retains Top 14 player award
Sep 28 2026
England flanker Jack Willis said on Monday he was at ease with missing out on Test selection after retaining the French …
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Tuchel says Czech Republic game 'not yet a must-win'
Sep 28 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel said Monday the upcoming Nations League game against the Czech Republic in Prague was "not …
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Rose, Scott among 2027 World Golf Hall of Fame finalists
Sep 28 2026
England's Justin Rose and Australian Adam Scott were among finalists announced on Monday for the 2027 induction class at …
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Ex-All Black Plummer 'sure' New Zealand will find Super Rugby solution
Sep 28 2026
Former New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer said on Monday he was confident rugby bosses in the country can find a …
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Brunson says NBA champion Knicks can't get satisfaction
Sep 28 2026
Jalen Brunson says the reigning champion New York Knicks, coming off their first NBA title since 1973, cannot become …
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Real Madrid's Perez summoned over Barcelona referee payments comments
Sep 28 2026
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and FC Barcelona have been summoned to appear before a Madrid court on November …
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Berlin Marathon winner Assefa finished race with torn Achilles
Sep 28 2026
Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa has undergone surgery in Munich on Monday after finishing Sunday's race with a torn …
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Next stop the world: Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold
Sep 28 2026
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won javelin gold at the Asian Games on Monday to add to his growing collection and …
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Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games
Sep 28 2026
Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala was in ruthless mood at the Asian Games on Monday as rain disrupted some …
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Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad
Sep 28 2026
Cody Gakpo has pulled out of the Netherlands squad with an ankle problem, adding to Liverpool's injury problems.
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Ex-boss Mancini says City charges 'not my concern'
Sep 28 2026
Roberto Mancini says questions about his contract during his time as Manchester City manager were the club's "issue, not …
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Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan
Sep 28 2026
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss England's one-day international series in Pakistan after suffering a …
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Eala blasts into Asian Games quarters in just 55 minutes
Sep 28 2026
Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala made a ruthless start to her Asian Games title charge with victory in just 55 …
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Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson
Sep 28 2026
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had "raised awareness worldwide" about the Gaza conflict after they chose …
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Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal
Sep 28 2026
Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting, the Olympic champion who was thrust into a major gender row at Paris 2024, guaranteed herself …
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More Asian Games woes as bus takes Pakistan team to wrong venue
Sep 28 2026
Organisational chaos again dogged the Asian Games in Japan on Monday when the official bus carrying the Pakistan men's …
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More Asian Games transport woes as bus takes Pakistan to wrong venue
Sep 28 2026
More organisational chaos dogged the Asian Games in Japan on Monday when the official bus carrying the Pakistan men's …
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Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics
Sep 28 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz are all obsessed with it, and on Monday the fast-growing racquet …
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India, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout
Sep 28 2026
India and Pakistan stayed on course to meet in the Asian Games cricket final after both men's quarter-finals were …
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'Hurting' badminton star Sindhu says Asian Games schedule 'took toll'
Sep 28 2026
India's two-time Olympic badminton medallist P.V. Sindhu said Monday she was "hurting" after defeat following three …
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Ravens grab last-second win in Rio as Commanders stop Seahawks
Sep 28 2026
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-31 in the NFL's first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro as the Washington …
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Erasmus sizes up 'improved' Wallabies ahead of 2027 World Cup
Sep 28 2026
Coach Rassie Erasmus believes South Africa has gained valuable intel on an "improved" Wallabies side ahead of next …
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Messi on target again but Miami downed by Columbus
Sep 28 2026
Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus …
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Scheffler makes sportsmanship stand over tee screamer
Sep 27 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler was so aggravated by a yelling US supporter at the Presidents Cup on Sunday that he …
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USA rallies to capture 11th consecutive Presidents Cup
Sep 27 2026
The United States made a stunning rally to capture an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup on Sunday, defeating the …
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Phillies clinch, Astros wrap up division on final day of MLB season
Sep 27 2026
Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa blasted home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies punched their ticket to the playoffs with a …
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Stunned McNulty wins 'miracle' road race world title
Sep 27 2026
A shocked Brandon McNulty became the first American in 33 years to win the men's cycling road race world title as he …
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Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse to Top 14 summit
Sep 27 2026
France captain Antoine Dupont scored two tries as Toulouse moved to the summit of the fledgling Top 14 table with a …
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Greece stun Klopp's Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza
Sep 27 2026
Substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis gave Greece a shock 1-0 Nations League win away to Germany on Sunday as Ireland's players …
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Greece hand Klopp first defeat as Germany manager
Sep 27 2026
Jurgen Klopp tasted defeat for the first time as Germany manager as his side lost 1-0 to Greece in Augsburg on Sunday, …
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Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war in Gaza
Sep 27 2026
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish …
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Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
Sep 27 2026
Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the winner as Portugal made it back-to-back victories to …
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Commanders hand champion Seahawks their first loss
Sep 27 2026
The Washington Commanders and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stunned Seattle 33-31 Sunday, handing the reigning Super …
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Dupont scores twice to send Toulouse top of Top 14
Sep 27 2026
France captain Antoine Dupont scored two tries as Toulouse moved top of the fledgling Top 14 table with a resounding …
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American McNulty wins shock road race world title
Sep 27 2026
Brandon McNulty became the first American in 33 years to win the men's cycling road race world title as he stunned the …
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Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with 'rage'
Sep 27 2026
Thomas Tuchel has urged Jude Bellingham to play with "a bit of rage" after the England midfielder showed his spikey side …
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Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales
Sep 27 2026
The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in …
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Banton hundred paves way for England ODI series win over Sri Lanka
Sep 27 2026
Tom Banton's maiden England hundred laid the foundations for a series-clinching 223-run win over Sri Lanka in the third …
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Bavuma, Miller hit centuries as South Africa clinch series
Sep 27 2026
Centuries by Temba Bavuma and David Miller set up a series-clinching 32-run win for South Africa in the second one-day …
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Milestone man Kohli powers India to big ODI win over West Indies
Sep 27 2026
Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century after reaching 15,000 runs to lead India to a …
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Spain bring in Le Normand for injured Garcia
Sep 27 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Sunday called up centre-back Robin Le Normand to his Nations League squad following an …
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