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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
AFP - 48m ago
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger …
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Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
AFP - 2h ago
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference …
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Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured
Sep 21 2026
The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
Sep 21 2026
Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus …
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Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury
AFP - 6h ago
Bordeaux-Begles eased past Stade Francais 40-10 on Sunday in the French Top 14 but the result was overshadowed by the …
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Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
AFP - 6h ago
Quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a worrying-looking injury as the free-scoring Chicago Bears were brought back to …
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Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs
AFP - 6h ago
Mike Yastrzemski smacked a game-winning three-run homer to lead Atlanta over Houston 4-2 on Sunday as the Braves …
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Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins
AFP - 3h ago
AC Milan and Juventus ended short Serie A slides on Sunday, as Fiorentina held Napoli and high-flying Como suffered a …
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Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
AFP - 34m ago
Ferran Torres continued the impressive start to his Paris Saint-Germain career by scoring the opener as the French and …
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Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
AFP - 6h ago
Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to hold off fellow American Ben James and win the PGA …
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Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes
AFP - 7h ago
Michael Carrick struck a defiant tone after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season, but …
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Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title
AFP - 8h ago
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel etched his name into the history books with a dominant fourth successive world …
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Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level
AFP - 8h ago
Andoni Iraola urged Alexander Isak to raise his level after the Liverpool striker sealed his side's 1-0 win against …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP - 46m ago
Manchester City will enjoy a three-point Premier League lead for the next three weeks after Arsenal's perfect start came …
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Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
AFP - 9h ago
Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing …
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Carrick defends troubled Man Utd after Fulham escape
AFP - 3h ago
Michael Carrick insisted that there were positive signs from Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham after Matheus Cunha …
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Spaun late shows snatches PGA Championship win
AFP - 2h ago
JJ Spaun birdied four of the final five holes to claim the European Tour's PGA Championship on Sunday with Rory McIlroy …
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Conceicao strikes as Juventus beat Atalanta
AFP - 2h ago
Juventus ended their short Serie A slide with a 2-0 victory over struggling Atalanta on Sunday, while Fiorentina held …
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Britain, Zverev-inspired Germany, Spain complete Davis Cup finals
AFP - 3h ago
Great Britain stamped their ticket to the Davis Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Ecuador in London on Sunday, while US …
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Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
AFP - 2h ago
Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but the pressure …
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Mourinho blames ref committee for Real Madrid derby defeat
AFP - 2h ago
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho lashed out at Spain's refereeing committee after Los Blancos lost 2-1 at Atletico Madrid …
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Maresca craves a 1-0 win after eight-goal Man City thriller
AFP - 1h ago
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said that he could live without the thrills of Sunday's 5-3 win over Sunderland, but …
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Reusser retains world time-trial title
AFP - 2h ago
Swiss Marlen Reusser retained her world time-trial title in Montreal on Sunday as her main rival Demi Vollering finished …
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Fiorentina frustrate Napoli with Serie A draw, Como upset
AFP - 2h ago
Fiorentina maintained their unbeaten run under coach Paolo Vanoli with a 1-1 draw against Napoli on Sunday, before …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Liverpool win at Bournemouth
AFP - 2h ago
Brian Brobbey's hat-trick for Sunderland could not prevent Manchester City opening up a three-point lead at the top of …
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Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller
AFP - 4h ago
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League in explosive style as Enzo Fernandez's first goal for the club …
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China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early
AFP - 1h ago
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday's first full day of …
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South Korea break Japan hearts to win Asian Games basketball gold
AFP - 4h ago
South Korea broke Japanese hearts on Sunday when they took Asian Games men's basketball gold with a 67-57 triumph in the …
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Acosta takes first victory at Austrian MotoGP
AFP - 4h ago
KTM's Pedro Acosta chalked up his first ever victory in MotoGP when he won at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Sunday …
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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
AFP - 1h ago
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is under investigation in …
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Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win Asian Games basketball bronze
AFP - 6h ago
Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win Asian Games men's basketball bronze on Sunday, an …
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School girl Yu helps China dominate in Asian Games swimming openers
AFP - 4h ago
Thirteen-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi announced herself at the Asian Games in stunning style with gold in a record time …
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China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games
AFP - 7h ago
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi warned she could go even faster after smashing an Asian Games record to win gold in …
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Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches
AFP - 8h ago
Myanmar's Wai Khin Hnin on Sunday became the first Asian Games gold medallist in teqball, an acrobatic football-table …
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New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement
AFP - 9h ago
Newly-appointed England Test coach Stephen Fleming says it would be "wrong" to ask former captain Ben Stokes to reverse …
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Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace
AFP - 3h ago
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by hosts Japan as 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi …
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Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games
AFP - 12h ago
Takumi Hojo got host nation Japan off to a perfect start when he won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday …
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Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says
AFP - 11h ago
Warnings of a typhoon partly explained why the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya took place in front of thousands …
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IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts
AFP - 11h ago
IOC president Kirsty Coventry called the shipping container-style huts for Asian Games athletes "beautiful" on Sunday -- …
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool
AFP - 3h ago
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China …
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China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins
AFP - 7h ago
China's 13-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi and Olympic champion Pan Zhanle cruised through their heats Sunday as swimming got …
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Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals
Sep 19 2026
Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber Saturday as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in …
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Toulouse edge Vannes, Lyon beat Pau to take Top 14 summit
Sep 19 2026
Reigning Top 14 champions Toulouse squeezed past lowly Vannes 29-23 on Saturday, while seven-try Lyon took top spot with …
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Raphinha treble fires perfect Barca to win at Sevilla
Sep 19 2026
Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 …
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Rosenior abused but guides Paris FC past old club Strasbourg
Sep 19 2026
Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 campaign, beating coach Liam Rosenior's old charges Strasbourg 2-1 …
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Thiam makes winning heptathlon return at Decastar meet
Sep 19 2026
Belgian star Nafissatou Thiam made a victorious return in her first completed heptathlon since clinching her third …
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Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top-two clash with Roma
Sep 19 2026
Lautaro Martinez rode to Inter Milan's rescue on Saturday as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to …
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Dortmund sink Stuttgart to climb to Bundesliga summit
Sep 19 2026
Maximilian Beier's 70th-minute winner sealed Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory at Stuttgart on Saturday as they moved to …
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Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again
Sep 19 2026
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton on …
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McIlroy two shots off the lead at Wentworth after eagle on 18
Sep 19 2026
Rory McIlroy is just two strokes off the lead going into Sunday's final day of the European Tour's flagship PGA …
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Seven-try Lyon beat Pau, climb to Top 14 summit
Sep 19 2026
Lyon defeated Pau 51-25 in a clash of the early top two on Saturday to rise to the summit of the French Top 14 table, …
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Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta
Sep 19 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Saturday was a "big lesson" for the defending Premier League …
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England thrash Sri Lanka again to return to top of T20 rankings
Sep 19 2026
England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series …
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Carapaz out of cycling world championships
Sep 19 2026
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz has "a health issue" and has pulled out of the world cycling championships where he would have …
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Martin wins Austrian MotoGP sprint after Acosta crash
Sep 19 2026
Jorge Martin won Saturday's Austrian MotoGP sprint race to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, after Pedro …
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South Korea, Austria qualify for Davis Cup finals
Sep 19 2026
South Korea advanced to the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Saturday after beating India 3-1, while …
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'Fragile' Tottenham beaten by Aston Villa despite late rally
Sep 19 2026
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to …
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Seare shocks Ingebrigtsen to win world 5km gold
Sep 19 2026
Eritrean distance runner Dawit Seare shocked Norwegian favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen to snatch the 5km gold at the world …
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Mourinho hails Real Madrid grit before Atletico derby clash
Sep 19 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho highlighted his team's physical and mental strength ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby …
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Aston Villa compound Tottenham's misery despite late rally
Sep 19 2026
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to …
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Japan edge Fiji to win Pacific Nations Cup
Sep 19 2026
Head coach Eddie Jones said Japan had taken "a good step forward" by beating Fiji 20-15 in a gritty performance to win …
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Asian Games offer 'deepest apologies' for South Korea anthem blunder
Sep 19 2026
Asian Games organisers offered "deepest apologies" on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the …
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Inter Milan and Italy icon Mazzola dies aged 83
Sep 19 2026
Former Inter Milan and Italy playmaker Sandro Mazzola, one of the defining figures of the Nerazzurri's 1960s golden era, …
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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport …
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Martin edges title rival Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole
Sep 19 2026
Jorge Martin pipped MotoGP title rival Marc Marquez to pole for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, while Pedro Acosta …
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Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the …
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Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes
Sep 19 2026
Indians living in Japan are standing by to house the country's athletes at the Asian Games if accommodation shortages …
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We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official
Sep 19 2026
Japan's hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations if they want to stage …
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Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a …
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Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start
Sep 18 2026
Brentford exposed Chelsea's defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat on Friday that gives Xabi Alonso plenty …
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Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout Union
Sep 18 2026
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday , becoming the fastest player to …
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Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens to continue strong Ligue 1 start
Sep 18 2026
Folarin Balogun made his first appearance of the season as Monaco continued their strong start in Ligue 1 with a 2-1 win …
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Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings
Sep 18 2026
Kyler Murray remains sidelined by a concussion so backup Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Minnesota on Sunday …
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Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup
Sep 18 2026
Defending champions South Africa will complete a seven-match build-up next year for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by playing …
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England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
Sep 18 2026
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no charges after an investigation into an alleged assault was closed by …
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws
Sep 18 2026
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of victory in the European Tour's flagship PGA Championship with a five-under par second …
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Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback
Sep 18 2026
Italy coach Roberto Mancini on Friday called up 34 players, nine for the first time, for the opening four games of his …
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New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad
Sep 18 2026
Zinedine Zidane confirmed on Friday that Kylian Mbappe would be his France captain after naming his first squad since …
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
Sep 18 2026
Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of victory in the European Tour's flagship PGA Championship with a five-under par second …
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Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals
Sep 18 2026
Jiri Lehecka brought the Czech Republic level in their Davis Cup qualifier against the United States on Friday, after …
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Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series
Sep 18 2026
Travis Head struck 112 to lead an Australia charge in a series-clinching 84-run win over Zimbabwe in the 2nd one-day …
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In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona
Sep 18 2026
Barcelona captain Raphinha said on Friday he hopes to extend his stay at the club and end his playing career there after …
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Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time
Sep 18 2026
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said he expected to have to ride out a storm at some point this season after a …
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Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
Sep 18 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes Dejan Kulusevski's long-awaited return from injury will provide a boost for his …
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Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
Sep 18 2026
France captain Kylian Mbappe has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a long association with Nike that …
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Liverpool boss Iraola puts Bournemouth love affair on hold
Sep 18 2026
Andoni Iraola will put his "love" for Bournemouth on hold as the Liverpool manager eyes a "ruthless" victory over his …
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'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
Sep 18 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said his fine start succeeding Pep Guardiola will be quickly forgotten if he does …
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South Korea makes Asian Games complaint over Japan warlord ceremony
Sep 18 2026
South Korea's Olympic committee said on Friday it filed a complaint with Asian Games organisers in Nagoya for featuring …
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Dutch drop Depay for Germany match in Xavi's first pick
Sep 18 2026
Dutch record goalscorer Memphis Depay was left out of new coach Xavi Hernandez's first selection Friday, but captain …
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Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta
Sep 18 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said on Friday he wanted to offer the people of Ceuta his "full …
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England can build on World Cup 'spirit', says Tuchel
Sep 18 2026
Thomas Tuchel said on Friday England can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he targets glory …
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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
Sep 18 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was called up for the start of Portugal's Nations League campaign on Friday as Jorge Jesus named his …
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In-form Fernandez included in Spain Nations League squad
Sep 18 2026
Uncapped Espanyol attacker Roberto Fernandez was included in World Cup winners Spain's Nations League squad, announced …
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Infantino 'must go', says German FA vice-president
Sep 18 2026
Gianni Infantino must leave the FIFA presidency "no ifs or buts", according to Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of the …
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Arteta buries hatchet with Hurzeler ahead of Brighton clash
Sep 18 2026
Mikel Arteta has made peace with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler following their row last season as the pair go head to …
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Alexander-Arnold and Palmer return to England squad for Nations League
Sep 18 2026
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer were recalled by England on Friday as Thomas Tuchel named his first squad since …
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Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
Sep 18 2026
The Asian Games in Japan were facing more accusations of poor organisation Friday with a world champion gymnast "totally …
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Allen lights up Bills' new stadium with 41-31 win over Lions
Sep 18 2026
Josh Allen threw a perfect housewarming for Buffalo's brand new NFL stadium as the Bills comfortably beat the Detroit …
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ICC eyes China in bid to expand cricket
Sep 18 2026
China is emerging as a key target for growth as the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeks new fans worldwide, its …
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Nkunku craving freedom and fun on RB Leipzig return
Sep 18 2026
Three years after leaving for Chelsea, France forward Christopher Nkunku has returned to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in …
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Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
Sep 18 2026
Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West …
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Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
Sep 18 2026
Atop a steep hillside near Bhutan's capital Thimphu, an arrow slices through the air and slams into a wooden target with …
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