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Ambitious new Monaco coach Pocognoli looking to make Van Gaal-style 'impact'
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Monaco's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli is looking to take inspiration from his old boss Louis van Gaal as he tries to …
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Bloom-backed Hearts out to shatter Scottish football's 'glass ceiling'
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Breaking the stranglehold on Scottish football held by Celtic and Rangers has proved impossible for 40 years, but …
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Blue Jays bats come alive in 13-4 MLB playoff victory over Mariners
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The Toronto Blue Jays belted five home runs in a 13-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday to claw back to 2-1 …
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Skating stars Malinin, Sakamoto begin quest for Olympic gold in France
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US figure skater Ilia Malinin and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto headline the Olympic season opener at the elite ISU Grand Prix …
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Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia
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A wide-open Australian MotoGP is all about the fight to be world championship runner-up, with Alex Marquez on the cusp …
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McLaren title rivals looking warily for Verstappen's late charge
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McLaren's duelling pair of world championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their …
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'Living legend' Ariarne Titmus announces retirement from swimming
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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it …
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Chelsea's Maresca banned for Forest match after wild celebration
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Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp …
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Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus announces retirement
Oct 15 2025
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it …
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Rain denies Pakistan historic World Cup win over England
Oct 15 2025
Pakistan were denied a shock victory over England when their Women's World Cup match was washed out as Colombo continued …
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FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments
Oct 15 2025
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US …
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Doris to return from injury to captain Ireland in November
Oct 15 2025
No 8 Caelan Doris will return from injury to captain Ireland for their four November Tests as part of the Autumn Nations …
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Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Oct 15 2025
The Indian city of Ahmedabad is in prime position to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Executive Board of …
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Russell, Antonelli extend Mercedes deals for 2026
Oct 15 2025
British driver George Russell and Italian Kimi Antonelli have signed contract extensions with Mercedes for next season, …
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Magnus Carlsen and chess federation agree on new world championship
Oct 15 2025
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but …
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De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029
Oct 15 2025
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, the Spanish champions announced Wednesday.
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McIlroy says remember Ryder Cup for win, not US fan abuse
Oct 15 2025
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said he wanted to "shift the narrative" away from abusive United States Ryder Cup fans and …
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Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals
Oct 15 2025
Naomi Osaka battled through injury and her emotions to reach the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Wednesday, choking …
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Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs
Oct 15 2025
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa's chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore …
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Tuchel laughs off good-humoured 'stick' from England fans
Oct 15 2025
Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as "British humour" after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to …
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Liverpool owners vow 'work isn't done' on 15th anniversary of takeover
Oct 15 2025
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say their "work isn't done" yet, despite returning the club to the top of English …
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Noman puts Pakistan on brink of first South Africa Test win
Oct 15 2025
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali broke a stubborn 73-run stand between Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton to push Pakistan four …
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Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
Oct 15 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak …
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Australia worries and England bravado light Ashes fuse
Oct 15 2025
Major doubts over Pat Cummins' fitness and a void at the top of the Australian order has sparked bravado from England …
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Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360
Oct 15 2025
Australian rugby league players who join the rebel R360 competition will be banned for 10 years, the sport's governing …
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Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 to top World Cup group as Curacao held
Oct 15 2025
Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday to seize the lead in Group B of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying as Curacao slipped to …
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Yamamoto pitches complete game playoff win for Dodgers
Oct 15 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto hurled a complete game three-hitter on Tuesday as defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat …
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England's flawless qualification sets up quest for World Cup glory
Oct 15 2025
Thomas Tuchel has completed his first task as England manager with ease as the Three Lions became the first European …
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Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to MLB playoff win over Brewers
Oct 15 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a masterful complete game victory and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat …
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Wright's two goals lift USA over Australia 2-1
Oct 15 2025
Haji Wright scored two goals and the United States defeated Australia 2-1 on Tuesday, snapping the Socceroos' 12-match …
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Japan's first win over Brazil decades in the making, says coach
Oct 15 2025
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan's first win over Brazil had been decades in the making and backed his players to use it …
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Mac Allister and Martinez braces power Argentina over Puerto Rico
Oct 15 2025
Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez each scored two goals and Argentina routed Puerto Rico 6-0 in an international …
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Son tells South Korea to ignore reputations at World Cup
Oct 15 2025
Son Heung-min said South Korea need to show the big teams less respect at next year's World Cup after recovering from …
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Jamaicans grab group lead with World Cup qualifying win
Oct 15 2025
Jamaica seized the Group B lead in the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifying round on Tuesday by routing Bermuda 4-0 after …
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Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
Oct 15 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from …
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England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait
Oct 15 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while …
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Gattuso not underestimating anyone ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs
Oct 14 2025
Gennaro Gattuso said that Italy will not underestimate anyone if they have to take part in qualification play-offs for …
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Italian Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police, demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier
Oct 14 2025
Italy's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel was prefaced by clashes between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and …
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Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth
Oct 14 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal …
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South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 14 2025
South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved …
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USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028
Oct 14 2025
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men's team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on …
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England qualify for World Cup with rout of Latvia
Oct 14 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on …
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Merino double helps Spain thrash Bulgaria
Oct 14 2025
Spain moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Tuesday.
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 14 2025
Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of …
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Qatar hold on to beat UAE and qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 14 2025
Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after they saw off the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in Doha.
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South Africa beat Rwanda to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 14 2025
South Africa defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Vacherot relishing start of 'second career' after surprise Shanghai win
Oct 14 2025
Shanghai champion Valentin Vacherot said Tuesday he was ready to start a "second career" after receiving a wild card for …
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Shanghai star Vacherot requests Paris Masters invite after Basel wild card
Oct 14 2025
Surprise Shanghai champion Valentin Vacherot on Tuesday received a wild card for the ATP Basel tournament and has …
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Rain stops Sri Lanka's momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup
Oct 14 2025
Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share the points in their Women's World Cup fixture after heavy rain had the …
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Japan make waves with friendly win over Brazil
Oct 14 2025
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to celebrate their 3-2 friendly win over Brazil on Tuesday but warned it …
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Moreira arrival completes MotoGP grid for 2026
Oct 14 2025
The starting grid for next season's MotoGP was finalised on Tuesday with the announcement that young Brazilian rider …
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Ancelotti warns Brazil to toughen up after defeat to Japan
Oct 14 2025
Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil "mentally collapsed" in their 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday and warned that …
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Pakistan fancy chances as spinners run riot in South Africa Test
Oct 14 2025
The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa was set for a thrilling conclusion after rival spinners Noman Ali and …
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Australia going into Ashes with 'worst team' since 2010: England great Broad
Oct 14 2025
England bowling great Stuart Broad says Australia have their "worst" team since 2010 as a war of words intensifies ahead …
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Pakistan-South Africa Test finely poised after spinners run riot
Oct 14 2025
The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa was set for a thrilling conclusion after rival spinners Noman Ali and …
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Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for first time
Oct 14 2025
Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a …
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Agassi tips 'incredibly gifted' teenager Tien for the top
Oct 14 2025
Andre Agassi told AFP on Tuesday that "incredibly gifted" teenage American Learner Tien has the raw ability and mental …
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Barca's Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury
Oct 14 2025
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Clasico after the Spanish champions diagnosed him with a …
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Ex-Premier League referee Coote admits making indecent image of child
Oct 14 2025
Former Premier League referee David Coote on Tuesday pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child.
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Pakistan 150-5 as South Africa fight back in first Test
Oct 14 2025
Pakistan reached 150-5 at tea on day three of the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday, a lead of 259, as the …
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Chase hails West Indian grit as 'stepping stone' to revival
Oct 14 2025
West Indies captain Roston Chase on Tuesday said his team's spirited batting towards the end of the second India Test …
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Harmer's double strike has Pakistan 36-2, lead South Africa by 145
Oct 14 2025
South Africa spinner Simon Harmer took two wickets as Pakistan reached 36-2 at lunch Tuesday in their second innings of …
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Gill wins first series as India captain with 2-0 West Indies sweep
Oct 14 2025
Shubman Gill on Tuesday won his first Test series since becoming India captain as his side beat the West Indies by seven …
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South Africa dismissed for 269 in reply to Pakistan's 378
Oct 14 2025
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali finished with six wickets Tuesday as Pakistan dismissed South Africa for 269 in the first …
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Rahul hits half-century as India beat West Indies to sweep series
Oct 14 2025
Opener KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 58 as India beat the West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test to sweep the series …
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Honduras beat Haiti 3-0 to top World Cup qualifying group
Oct 14 2025
Honduras won 3-0 against visiting Haiti on Monday to seize the lead in their CONCACAF World Cup qualifying group and …
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Falcons beat Bills while Bears edge Commanders in NFL
Oct 14 2025
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills suffered a surprise defeat for the second consecutive …
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Dodgers edge Brewers, Mariners rout Jays in MLB playoffs
Oct 14 2025
Blake Snell baffled batters for eight innings but the Los Angeles Dodgers nearly squandered his heroic effort before …
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Honduras beats Haiti for World Cup qualifying group lead
Oct 14 2025
Honduras defeated visiting Haiti 3-0 on Monday in a CONCACAF regional World Cup qualifying match to seize the group lead …
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Mariners rout Blue Jays to seize 2-0 lead in MLB playoffs
Oct 14 2025
Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each smashed three-run home runs to power Seattle over Toronto 10-3 on Monday, …
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Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
Oct 14 2025
A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago …
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France held in Iceland as Germany and Belgium close on 2026 World Cup
Oct 14 2025
Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in …
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NFL suspends Lions safety Branch for post-game scuffle
Oct 13 2025
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday for striking Kansas City wide receiver …
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MLB Padres manager Shildt retires over job's 'severe toll'
Oct 13 2025
Mike Shildt announced his retirement as manager of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres on Monday, a shock decision …
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NFL Titans fire Callahan as coach after 1-5 start
Oct 13 2025
Brian Callahan was fired as head coach of the NFL Tennessee Titans on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season, the team …
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De Bruyne's penalty double fires Belgium to vital win over Wales
Oct 13 2025
Kevin De Bruyne scored a pair of penalties as Belgium boosted their bid to qualify for the World Cup with a crucial 4-2 …
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Woltemade header sends Germany past Northern Ireland
Oct 13 2025
A first-half header from Nick Woltemade was enough as Germany edged a dogged Northern Ireland 1-0 in Belfast on Monday …
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Mateta off mark but France held by Iceland in World Cup qualifying
Oct 13 2025
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for France but Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in a 2026 World …
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Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islanders
Oct 13 2025
Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football's global …
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Kane available to face Latvia as England aim to book World Cup place
Oct 13 2025
Harry Kane is fit to feature for England as they aim to qualify for the World Cup with a win against Latvia on Tuesday.
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Lyles and McLaughlin Levrone nominated for World Athletics awards
Oct 13 2025
American sprinter Noah Lyles and his compatriot Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the queen of the 400m, are among the nominees …
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Italy's Gattuso 'very happy' at Gaza peace deal ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel
Oct 13 2025
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday hailed the "beautiful" Gaza peace deal ahead of his team's fraught 2026 World Cup …
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England's Millie Bright retires from international football
Oct 13 2025
Millie Bright was hailed as an England "legend" after announcing her retirement from international football on Monday.
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Noman derails South Africa to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test
Oct 13 2025
Spinner Noman Ali grabbed four wickets to restrict South Africa to 216-6 at the close of play on day two of the first …
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India close in on Test series sweep despite West Indies fightback
Oct 13 2025
India closed in on a 2-0 series sweep in the second Test despite some spirited West Indies batting led by centuries from …
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India sense Test series clean sweep despite West Indies fightback
Oct 13 2025
India needed just 121 runs to win the second Test and sweep the series 2-0 after bowling out the spirited West Indies …
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Paris Masters prepares for bow on 'second biggest court in world'
Oct 13 2025
The Paris Masters debuts in its new La Defense Arena home this month, with the vast showpiece court second only in size …
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South Africa 112-2 after Noman's double strike in Pakistan Test
Oct 13 2025
South Africa recovered from spinner Noman Ali's double strike to reach 112-2 at tea on the second day of the first Test …
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Campbell, Hope hit tons as West Indies lead by 91 against India
Oct 13 2025
A defiant West Indies battled to 361-9 at tea on day four of the second Test against India after gritty centuries from …
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Ancelotti ready to make World Cup history with Brazil
Oct 13 2025
No country has ever won the World Cup with a foreign-born coach but Carlo Ancelotti said Monday that there was "always a …
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Muthusamy takes six as Pakistan collapse to 378, South Africa 10-0
Oct 13 2025
South Africa left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy took 6-117 on Monday, including three wickets in four balls, as Pakistan …
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Muthusamy takes three wickets in an over as Pakistan 378 all out
Oct 13 2025
South Africa left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy took 6-117 on Monday, including three wickets in four balls, as Pakistan …
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Campbell hits maiden Test ton as West Indies defy India
Oct 13 2025
Opener John Campbell hit his first Test century as a defiant West Indies moved 18 runs from making India bat again on …
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Gordon rushed back from NRL into Wallabies northern tour squad
Oct 13 2025
Rugby league defector Carter Gordon was rushed back into the Australia squad named Monday to tour Japan and Europe, …
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Chiefs rebound with NFL win over Lions, Ravens lose again
Oct 13 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs righted the ship with a convincing 30-17 NFL victory over the in-form Detroit Lions on Sunday as …
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Mariners beat Jays to open MLB AL championship series
Oct 13 2025
Bryce Miller and three Seattle relief pitchers baffled Toronto batters to spark the Mariners over the Blue Jays 3-1 in …
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Australia's Cummins admits he may not be fit for first Ashes Test
Oct 13 2025
Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins said Monday that he was "probably less likely than likely" to be fit for the first …
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Bucs down 49ers, Rams hand reeling Ravens fourth straight NFL defeat
Oct 13 2025
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield piloted the Buccaneers to a 30-19 NFL victory over the San Francisco 49ers on …
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Nutty? Security stepped up at World Conker Championships
Oct 13 2025
Competitors at the UK-based World Conker Championships were subject to "airport-style" security after last year's event …
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Scotland stay in contention for 2026 World Cup, Dutch move closer
Oct 13 2025
Scotland ground out a 2-1 home win over Belarus on Sunday to stay in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 …
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Walsh wins 100m fly, Marchand falls again at Carmel short course World Cup
Oct 12 2025
American Gretchen Walsh capped a record-setting week at the short course swimming World Cup event in Carmel, Indiana, …
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Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 12 2025
Mohammed Kudus scored as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra on Sunday to win Group I and become the fifth African …
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