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Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
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Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to …
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'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
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US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely …
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Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
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Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the …
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Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals
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With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday's …
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Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected
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Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for …
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
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Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria …
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Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
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Handling physicality from the New York Knicks and hostility from New York supporters has helped boost the San Antonio …
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Stokes considering England captaincy future after nightclub incident
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Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported …
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Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive
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Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of …
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Scotland First Minister vows to help fans refused entry for World Cup in US
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Scotland's First Minister has vowed to do "all I can to help" after some Scottish football fans were reportedly denied …
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
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Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing …
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Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow
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American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial at the Tour …
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Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
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The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the …
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Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI
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Mosaddek Hossain hit a career-best 86 not out and Nahid Rana took four wickets as Bangladesh trounced Australia by 86 …
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Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move
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Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of …
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Itoje out of latest England training squad
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England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh …
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UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
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Allegations that the billionaire co-owner of West Ham football club, David Sullivan, preyed on women for sex are "deeply …
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'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit
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New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an …
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Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident
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Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the …
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McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials
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Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell …
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Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia
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Mosaddek Hossain struck a career-best 86 not out on his return to international cricket as Bangladesh recovered to post …
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Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
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Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his …
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Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep
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Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup have turned to referee Ma Ning -- …
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Spain beat Peru 3-1 to head into World Cup on high
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Spain gave a taste of what makes them one of the World Cup favourites with a 3-1 win over Peru on Monday in their final …
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Wembanyama sparks Spurs past Knicks in NBA Finals as Trump booed
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Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to spark the San Antonio Spurs over New York 115-111 in the NBA Finals on Monday, …
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Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
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US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance …
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Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump booed
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Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to inspire the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over New York in the NBA Finals …
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Hopes soar for US fans as hosts assemble at World Cup camp
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Under dazzling blue California skies, the United States soccer team held its first World Cup training session at the …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
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Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday
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Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers …
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World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun
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Raised in London by Nigerian parents, Folarin Balogun didn't quite know what to expect when he signed up to play for the …
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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
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A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting …
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Former rugby league star in Australia comes out as gay
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Former rugby league hardman Kane Evans said he was finally at peace after coming out as gay -- the second man from the …
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
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The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth …
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Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
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France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a …
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Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests
Jun 08 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, …
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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals
Jun 08 2026
New York's fabled Madison Square Garden went into virtual lockdown Monday as police threw a tight security cordon around …
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Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game
Jun 08 2026
Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA
Jun 08 2026
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident 'with rugby player'
Jun 08 2026
Ben Stokes' position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being …
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Federer to play in US Open exhibition event
Jun 08 2026
Roger Federer will play in a US Open one-night exhibition event that also includes long-time rivals Andre Agassi, John …
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Wildcard snub surprises Queen's champion Maria
Jun 08 2026
Queen's champion Tatjana Maria said on Monday she thought she would get a wildcard after having to come through two …
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England's Stokes, Atkinson under investigation for nightclub incident
Jun 08 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are …
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Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
Jun 08 2026
Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle …
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Give Brazil the respect we deserve, says World Cup star Guimaraes
Jun 08 2026
Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted Monday his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they get ready to kick off …
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Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39
Jun 08 2026
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club …
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Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly
Jun 08 2026
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is "doing well" after being admitted to hospital due to collapsing during Denmark's …
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Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win
Jun 08 2026
Dane Anthon Charmig broke clear on the final climb of the long second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Monday …
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Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31
Jun 08 2026
Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.
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Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data
Jun 08 2026
Recreational boating activity in Monegasque waters surged during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, reaching nearly six …
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Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official
Jun 08 2026
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was …
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Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach
Jun 08 2026
Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as coach of Sassuolo last week, has signed a two-year contract …
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France's Konate to join Real Madrid until 2030
Jun 08 2026
France international Ibrahima Konate has agreed a four-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, a source …
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Diarra settles 65 mn euros transfer case with FIFA and Belgian FA
Jun 08 2026
Former France international Lassana Diarra has reached agreement with FIFA and the Belgian football association in his …
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'Rusty' Afghanistan need more Tests, says coach Pybus
Jun 08 2026
Coach Richard Pybus said Afghanistan's Test team were "rusty" in their heavy defeat to India on Monday and needed more …
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England coach McCullum 'hopeful' Archer available for second Test
Jun 08 2026
England could face a tricky decision over Jofra Archer's return, with coach Brendon McCullum "hopeful" that the fast …
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McKeown on fire at Australian trials as Short challenges 400m freestyle world record
Jun 08 2026
World record holder Kaylee McKeown clocked the fastest 50m women's backstroke of the year Monday as she warms up for the …
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Suthar stars on debut as India crush Afghanistan in biggest Test victory
Jun 08 2026
India's Manav Suthar returned a match haul of seven wickets on debut as India hammered Afghanistan by an innings and 300 …
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Three things we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix
Jun 08 2026
Formula One celebrated the arrival of a "generational talent and champion" as Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli removed …
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Bangladesh seek ODI upset against depleted Australia
Jun 08 2026
Bangladesh want to seize a rare opportunity against a depleted Australia, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday on …
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Denmark's Eriksen in 'good spirits' after collapsing during friendly
Jun 08 2026
Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits", said the Danish team football doctor, despite being hospitalised after …
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Outclassed Afghanistan 98-5 as India close in on innings win
Jun 08 2026
India left an outclassed Afghanistan reeling at 98-5 to close in on a thumping innings victory after debutant spinner …
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Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
Jun 08 2026
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose …
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World Cup star 'really sorry' after missing daughter's birth
Jun 08 2026
South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has some making up to do after missing the birth of his first child because he is …
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Suthar takes six wickets on debut as India make Afghanistan follow on
Jun 08 2026
Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took six wickets as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on on day …
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Suthar takes six wickets as India bowl out Afghanistan for 152
Jun 08 2026
Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took six wickets as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on, the …
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Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station
Jun 08 2026
Six people were wounded Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, the city's mayor said, as the metropolitan area …
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Sky-high ticket costs can't cool the cauldron of Madison Square Garden
Jun 08 2026
Soaring ticket prices and extra security for US President Donald Trump do not alter the electric energy of fabled …
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Australia's Marsh and Head out of Bangladesh ODI series
Jun 08 2026
Captain Mitchell Marsh and star batsman Travis Head were ruled out of Australia's one-day international series in …
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Five injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station: fire dept
Jun 08 2026
Five people were wounded Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, according to the city fire department, as the …
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'I'm in a dream': Tearful Korda wins golf's US Women's Open
Jun 08 2026
Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open on Sunday, holing a clutch birdie putt at 17 and sealing a one-shot triumph at …
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World number one Korda wins US Women's Open golf championship
Jun 08 2026
Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a …
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Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
Jun 08 2026
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after he suffered a cardiac …
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Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel
Jun 08 2026
Iran's national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm …
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Poston beats Gerard in playoff to win PGA Memorial title
Jun 07 2026
JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial …
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Zverev says first Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom'
Jun 07 2026
Alexander Zverev said he hopes winning his first Grand Slam crown at the French Open will unblock the path to more major …
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Odegaard on target as Norway draw with Morocco
Jun 07 2026
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants …
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Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023
Jun 07 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis suffered a first pole vault defeat in almost three years when he failed to clear six metres at …
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Cobolli says cramps hampered him in French Open loss to Zverev
Jun 07 2026
Flavio Cobolli said he was hit by cramps late in his French Open final defeat by Alexander Zverev on Sunday, as he faded …
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Feyenoord sack van Persie after 'difficult season'
Jun 07 2026
Dutch giants Feyenoord said on Sunday they had sacked Robin van Persie as coach after a frustrating season that saw them …
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Ex-All Black Brown to join New Zealand from Springboks after World Cup
Jun 07 2026
New Zealand Rugby announced on Monday Tony Brown would leave his role with the Springboks to join the All Blacks as an …
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Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
Jun 07 2026
Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli continued his record-breaking drive to glory on Sunday when he became the youngest …
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'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
Jun 07 2026
Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs …
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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Jun 07 2026
Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio …
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'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev
Jun 07 2026
After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev finally …
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Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead
Jun 07 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns has matched Victor Wembanyama in a battle of big men, a major reason why the New York Knicks are two …
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Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties
Jun 07 2026
George Russell claimed "the punishment doesn't fit the crime" on Sunday after being handed a late drive-through penalty …
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Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand
Jun 07 2026
Ollie Robinson insisted his return to England duty was "just the start" of his second act as an international cricketer …
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Vollering overhauls Van der Breggen to win women's Giro
Jun 07 2026
European champion Demi Vollering completed the full set of Grand Tours on Sunday as she claimed the women's Giro …
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Antonelli wins fifth straight in interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
Jun 07 2026
Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a commanding and nerveless victory for …
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Stokes says Lord's pitch 'not ideal' as England hammer New Zealand
Jun 07 2026
England captain Ben Stokes said the Lord's pitch was "not ideal" for Test cricket after his side thrashed New Zealand by …
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Child's play fuels Serena's return, but singles comeback far from certain
Jun 07 2026
Serena Williams said the chance to play in front of her children was the driving force behind her sensational return to …
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Local star Baudin claims opening stage of Tour Auvergne-Rhones Alpes
Jun 07 2026
French climber Alex Baudin won the opening stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone Alpes on Sunday after a solo breakaway …
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Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Poston grabs lead after third round finish at PGA Memorial
Jun 07 2026
JT Poston seized a four-stroke lead over fellow American Ryan Gerard after Sunday morning's completion of the third …
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Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP for weekend sweep
Jun 07 2026
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez won on a Sunday for the first time this season as he held off young Spanish …
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
Jun 07 2026
Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire on the very first lap of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on …
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Debutant Suthar takes three wickets as India dominate Afghanistan Test
Jun 07 2026
Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took three wickets to dent Afghanistan's reply after India declared their innings on 564-8 …
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Atkinson strikes as England thrash New Zealand in first Test
Jun 07 2026
Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first …
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Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row rages
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Canada's Lai defeats home favourite to win Indonesia Open
Jun 07 2026
Canada's Victor Lai overcame a partisan crowd to defeat home favourite Jonatan Christie in straight games to win the …
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Atkinson strikes as dominant England defeat New Zealand in first Test
Jun 07 2026
Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first …
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