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Portugal's Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him
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Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in …
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England set for Etihad start to Euro 2028 tournament campaign
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England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with …
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Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals
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Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify …
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Baxter says England must be 'selfless' to see off All Blacks
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Fin Baxter believes a "selfless' approach holds the key to England's hopes of a rare win over New Zealand when they face …
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Bayern battle back to shock Arsenal in Women's Champions League
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Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday.
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Scotland 'optimistic' Russell will be fit to face Argentina
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Scotland are increasingly confident senior players Finn Russell and Zander Fagerson will be fit to face Argentina with …
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New Zealand coach Robertson says Twickenham visit is 'why I'm doing the job'
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New Zealand coach Scott Robertson cannot wait to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks continue their …
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Auger-Aliassime beats Shelton to get off mark at ATP Finals
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Felix Auger-Aliassime got his ATP Finals bid up and running on Wednesday by beating Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 …
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Rees-Zammit back in Wales 'happy place' after Test return
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Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Wednesday he had been back to his "happy place" after ending his 18-month exile …
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Chelsea winger Sterling's house burgled
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Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling and his family were at home when burglars broke into the property last weekend.
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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
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The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot …
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Wolves appoint Edwards as manager in bid to avoid relegation
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Premier League strugglers Wolves confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half …
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Tuchel warns Bellingham must fight for England berth at World Cup
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Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England's …
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Mbappe says France football team 'to remember' Paris terror victims
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France captain Kylian Mbappe said the national football team wished to remember all the victims of the 2015 Paris terror …
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Joshua decision on 2025 bout imminent - promoter
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A decision on whether former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua will fight in 2025 will be made later this …
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India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series
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Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world …
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Messi return 'unrealistic', says Barca president Laporta
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Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is "unrealistic", the club's president Joan …
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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
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Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup …
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Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1
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Tyrese Maxey and hometown hero Justin Edwards sparked the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 102-100 on Tuesday while …
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Australia's Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out
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Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared to continue his preparations for the first Ashes Test against England after …
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Australia's Hazlewood in injury scare ahead of first Ashes Test
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Australia suffered a double injury scare Wednesday ahead of the first Ashes Test against England with pacemen Josh …
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No ordinary Joe: Stokes backs Root to fire in Australia
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Skipper Ben Stokes hailed Joe Root as England's greatest batsman Wednesday and backed him to fire in the Ashes against …
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Stokes bats away criticism of England's Ashes preparations
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Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus …
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France aim to secure World Cup place as Paris marks attacks anniversary
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France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th …
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Alcaraz fights back to beat Fritz at ATP Finals
Nov 11 2025
Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, moving to within one win of securing …
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Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka in first ODI as Agha and Rauf shine
Nov 11 2025
Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in …
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Ford returns to pull England strings against All Blacks
Nov 11 2025
Sale fly-half George Ford was recalled to England's starting line-up to face New Zealand at Twickenham as coach Steve …
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Atalanta turn to Palladino after Juric sacking
Nov 11 2025
Atalanta announced the arrival of Raffaele Palladino as coach on Tuesday, following on from the sacking of Ivan Juric.
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Agha hundred lifts Pakistan to 299-5 in 1st Sri Lanka ODI
Nov 11 2025
Salman Agha cracked a brilliant century to lead Pakistan to 299-5 against Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international …
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last
Nov 11 2025
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of …
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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
Nov 11 2025
The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by 'upset' Spanish federation
Nov 11 2025
Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after …
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Pistons win streak hits seven on night of NBA thrillers
Nov 11 2025
Cade Cunningham's triple double, Daniss Jenkins's three-pointer at the buzzer and Javonte Green's overtime dunk lifted …
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'Joy to beloved motherland': N.Korea football glory fuels propaganda
Nov 11 2025
North Korea is basking in its dominance of women's youth football after a third World Cup win in just over a year, …
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NHL unveils new Zurich office as part of global push
Nov 11 2025
The National Hockey League announced the opening of its new office in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday as a base for …
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Sinner dominates injury-hit Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals opener
Nov 10 2025
Italy's Jannik Sinner got his title defence off to a solid start with a dominant straight sets win over ailing Canadian …
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Atalanta sack coach Juric after poor start to season
Nov 10 2025
Croatian Ivan Juric has been sacked as coach of Atalanta after back-to-back Serie A defeats left them in the bottom half …
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Gattuso wants 'maximum commitment' as Italy's World Cup bid on the line
Nov 10 2025
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday called for "maximum commitment" from his side as the Azzurri's bid to qualify …
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'Fired-up' Fritz sees off Musetti in ATP Finals
Nov 10 2025
Taylor Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4 win …
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Injured Courtois set to miss Belgium World Cup qualifiers
Nov 10 2025
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for their World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein after …
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Fritz sees off Musetti in ATP Finals
Nov 10 2025
Taylor Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4 win …
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Three things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 10 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris took a 24-point lead in Formula One's drivers championship after winning Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand …
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ASC acquire majority share in Atletico Madrid
Nov 10 2025
Atletico Madrid will come under new ownership after global sports investment company Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) reached …
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Ferrari boss tells Hamilton, Leclerc to drive, not talk
Nov 10 2025
Ferrari president John Elkann issued a plea on Monday to the misfiring team's two drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles …
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NBA champion Thunder rally to down Grizzlies
Nov 10 2025
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-100 on …
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Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win as Pats streak hits seven
Nov 10 2025
Jonathan Taylor ran 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to spark the …
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Dreyer, Pellegrino lift San Diego to 4-0 MLS Cup playoff win over Portland
Nov 10 2025
Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino scored two goals apiece to lift San Diego FC to a 4-0 victory over Portland Timbers …
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NFL makes successful return to Berlin, 35 years on
Nov 10 2025
When Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley kicked a last-gasp field goal to send Sunday's NFL match to overtime, the …
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Fourth New Zealand-West Indies T20 washed out
Nov 10 2025
The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and the West Indies was abandoned because of rain on Monday after …
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Faker's T1 win third back-to-back League of Legends world crown
Nov 10 2025
South Korean giants T1, headlined by star player Faker, made history on Sunday winning their third consecutive League of …
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Lenny Wilkens, Basketball Hall of Famer as player and coach, dies
Nov 10 2025
NBA great Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Famer as both a player and a coach, has died at the age of 88, his family said …
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Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win, Pats win streak hits seven
Nov 10 2025
Jonathan Taylor ran 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to spark the …
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Neves late show sends PSG top of Ligue 1, Strasbourg down Lille
Nov 09 2025
Joao Neves' late winner returned Paris Saint-Germain to the top of Ligue 1 as they beat Lyon 3-2 on Sunday, while …
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Griffin wins PGA Mexico title for third victory of the year
Nov 09 2025
World number 12 Ben Griffin fired a nine-under par 63 on Sunday to win the World Wide Technology Championship by two …
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Lewandowski hat-trick helps Barca punish Real Madrid slip
Nov 09 2025
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead …
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Alcaraz and Zverev make winning starts at ATP Finals
Nov 09 2025
Carlos Alcaraz made a solid start to the ATP Finals on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win over Alex de Minaur, while …
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George warns England against being overawed by the All Blacks
Nov 09 2025
Jamie George has urged England to play the team rather than the reputation when they face rugby superpower New Zealand …
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Lewandowski treble helps Barca beat Celta, cut gap on Real Madrid
Nov 09 2025
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead …
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Inter go top of Serie A after Napoli slip-up
Nov 09 2025
Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Inter Milan who …
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Hamilton upbeat despite 'nightmare' at Ferrari
Nov 09 2025
Lewis Hamilton did his best to stay upbeat for the future on Sunday after yet another wretched weekend in what he …
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Undav brace sends Stuttgart fourth, Frankfurt win late in Bundesliga
Nov 09 2025
A brace from Germany striker Deniz Undav lifted Stuttgart to a 3-2 come-from-behind home win over Augsburg in the …
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Roma capitalise on Napoli slip-up to claim Serie A lead
Nov 09 2025
Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Roma who beat …
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Liverpool up for the fight despite Man City masterclass, says Van Dijk
Nov 09 2025
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool will fight back after a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, but manager Arne Slot …
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Wales rugby captain Morgan set to be sidelined by shoulder injury
Nov 09 2025
Wales captain Jac Morgan is expected to miss the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series after suffering a suspected …
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After storming Sao Paulo podium, 'proud' Verstappen aims to keep fighting
Nov 09 2025
Max Verstappen was "realistic" about his slim title chance after producing one of his greatest drives to go from a …
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Three Premier League talking points
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City made a significant statement in the Premier League title race, beating troubled champions Liverpool to …
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Celtic close on stumbling Scottish leaders Hearts
Nov 09 2025
Reigning champions Celtic reduced the gap to Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts to seven points with a 4-0 victory over …
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Man City crush Liverpool to mark Guardiola's 1,000 match
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool to close …
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Man City rout Liverpool to mark Guardiola milestone, Forest boost survival bid
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager with a 3-0 win against Liverpool that lifted them …
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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo, Verstappen third from pit-lane
Nov 09 2025
Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship to 24 points ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri …
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Norris wins in Sao Paulo to extend title lead over Piastri
Nov 09 2025
Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the …
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Pumas maul Wales as Tandy's first game in charge ends in defeat
Nov 09 2025
Argentina overpowered Wales 52-28 in Cardiff on Sunday as home coach Steve Tandy's first game in charge of the national …
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Emegha fires Strasbourg past Lille in Ligue 1
Nov 09 2025
Strasbourg captain Emanuel Emegha netted a brace as his side beat Lille 2-0 on Sunday to leapfrog their opponents into …
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Liga leaders Real Madrid drop points in Rayo draw
Nov 09 2025
La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a …
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Howe takes blame for Newcastle's travel sickness
Nov 09 2025
Eddie Howe took the blame for Newcastle's dismal away form after their winless run on the road in the Premier League …
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Forest boost survival bid, Man City set for crucial Liverpool clash
Nov 09 2025
Nottingham Forest beat relegation rivals Leeds 3-1 to secure the first Premier League victory of Sean Dyche's reign, …
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Alcaraz makes winning start to ATP Finals
Nov 09 2025
World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz made a solid start to the ATP Finals in Turin on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win over Alex de …
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Just-married Rai edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi playoff
Nov 09 2025
Aaron Rai showed nerves of steel as he returned from a break to get married and beat Tommy Fleetwood on the first extra …
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Kolo Muani drops out of France squad with broken jaw
Nov 09 2025
Randal Kolo Muani will miss two World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a broken jaw and has been replaced in …
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Dominant Bezzecchi wins Portuguese MotoGP
Nov 09 2025
Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi produced the perfect ride on a testing Algarve International Circuit to win the Portuguese …
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Rai edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi playoff
Nov 09 2025
Aaron Rai showed nerves of steel to beat Tommy Fleetwood on the first extra hole and win the Abu Dhabi Championship on …
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Scotland sweat on Russell fitness ahead of Argentina clash
Nov 09 2025
Scotland face a nervous wait to discover if star player Finn Russell will be fit to face Argentina in Edinburgh next …
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Former world champion Tanak calls time on rally career
Nov 09 2025
Ott Tanak, the 2019 world champion, will retire from the world rally championship at the end of the current campaign, …
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Erasmus' ingenuity sets South Africa apart from the rest
Nov 09 2025
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has long been lauded for revolutionising rugby with original strategic moves but …
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Asaji becomes first Japanese in 49 years to win Singapore Open
Nov 09 2025
Yosuke Asaji sank a six-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to become the first player from Japan to win …
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Vingegaard says back to his best after Japan win
Nov 09 2025
Former Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was finally back to his best following last year's horrific …
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Ogier wins Rally Japan to take world title fight to final race
Nov 09 2025
Sebastien Ogier took the World Rally Championship battle to the final event of the season after winning Rally Japan on …
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Fox shines in season debut as Spurs down Pelicans, Hawks humble Lakers
Nov 09 2025
De'Aaron Fox celebrated his NBA season-debut with a sparkling 24-point performance in the San Antonio Spurs' 126-119 …
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New Zealand edge West Indies by nine runs in tense third T20
Nov 09 2025
Seamer Kyle Jamieson held his nerve in the final over for a second straight game to seal a nine-run victory for New …
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Messi leads Miami into MLS playoff matchup with Cincinnati
Nov 09 2025
Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted on two by Tadeo Allende to spark Inter Miami in a 4-0 rout of Nashville on …
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Messi leads Miami into MLS Cup playoff matchup with Cincinnati
Nov 09 2025
Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende each scored two goals and Inter Miami routed Nashville 4-0 on Saturday to advance in the …
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Minnesota outlasts Seattle to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Nov 09 2025
Ten-man Minnesota United rallied to eliminate Seattle 7-6 on penalty kicks after playing to a 3-3 draw in a Saturday …
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Fourteen-man South Africa fight back to beat France
Nov 08 2025
South Africa underlined their status as the world's leading side as they beat France 32-17 on Saturday in Paris despite …
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Chelsea down Wolves to ease criticism of Maresca's rotation policy
Nov 08 2025
Chelsea quelled criticism of Enzo Maresca's rotation policy with a 3-0 win against Wolves featuring the first goal of …
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Marseille go top in Ligue 1 as Lens thrash Monaco
Nov 08 2025
English duo Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood scored as Marseille took over top spot in Ligue 1 from Paris Saint-Germain …
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Wasteful Milan draw at Parma but level with Serie A leaders Napoli
Nov 08 2025
AC Milan are level with Napoli at the top of Serie A after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 on Saturday in an …
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Arsenal winning run ends in Sunderland draw, De Ligt rescues Man Utd
Nov 08 2025
Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end as Brian Brobbey's last-gasp goal gave Sunderland a dramatic 2-2 draw …
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Atletico, Villarreal win to keep pressure on Liga giants
Nov 08 2025
Antoine Griezmann came off the bench and struck twice for Atletico Madrid to help his side beat Levante 3-1 in La Liga …
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England's Genge eager to face All Blacks after Fiji win
Nov 08 2025
Ellis Genge is eager to face New Zealand next weekend after England set themselves up for their latest clash with the …
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Djokovic edges Musetti to win 101st career title in Athens
Nov 08 2025
Novak Djokovic won the 101st title of his career when he came from behind to beat Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the …
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England see off Fiji to make it nine wins in a row
Nov 08 2025
England posted a ninth successive win as they ran in six tries to beat Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals with shoulder injury
Nov 08 2025
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals with a shoulder injury, shortly after winning his 101st career title, …
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