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IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains
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More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted …
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Zverev, Cobolli targeting rematch at Wimbledon
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Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli bid to set up a rematch of their French Open final on Wednesday at Wimbledon, with …
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Lidl-Trek celebrate 'perfect' day at Tour de France
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Czech rider Mathias Vacek celebrated the "perfect" day for his Lidl-Trek team after former world champion Mads Pedersen …
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Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report
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Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland …
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Muchova ends Osaka run to reach Wimbledon semis
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Karolina Muchova ended Naomi Osaka's bid for a first Wimbledon title as the Czech 10th seed beat the four-time Grand …
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Nordic joy as Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
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Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth …
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Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis
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Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended …
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Zverev reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final
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Alexander Zverev made the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, finishing off his suspended last-16 tie against …
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Australia's Mooney back at No 1 in batting rankings after World Cup heroics
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Australia's Beth Mooney has returned to number one in the women's T20 batting rankings after winning the player of the …
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Sinner conquers heat, sets up potential Djokovic clash at Wimbledon
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Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into …
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Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
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Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth …
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IOC shuffle 2030 Winter Games events and promise gender parity
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that freeride skiing and snowboarding events, as well as …
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Harry Kane calls for calm after England's World Cup epic against Mexico
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Harry Kane said England need to "calm down" after the emotionally draining win over Mexico that took them through to the …
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France get ready to face 'lost treasure' Bouaddi in Morocco World Cup clash
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Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France's midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn't want to wait …
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'Veteran' Gauff completes Slam semi-final set with Wimbledon fightback
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Coco Gauff produced another gritty comeback to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon on Tuesday and become …
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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
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Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to …
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Serena wants to play again before US Open, says coach
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Serena Williams wants to play singles tournaments before the US Open, unlike her preparation for Wimbledon, the American …
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Paris FC confirm Rosenior taking over as coach
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Paris FC on Tuesday announced that Liam Rosenior was taking over as coach.
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Belgium boosted by Balogun furore: Tielemans
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Belgium captain Youri Tielemans revealed his team had been fired up by the uproar surrounding Folarin Balogun after the …
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'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit
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US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban but …
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
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Fired-up Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament …
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Paraguay govt slams lawmaker for racially abusing France's Mbappe
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Paraguay's government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after …
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Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row
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Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win …
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Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends
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Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all …
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Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters
Jul 06 2026
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream and reach the quarter-finals as the …
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Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
Jul 06 2026
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending …
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Ronaldo 'won't make rash decisions' following last World Cup game
Jul 06 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he won't rush into a decision about his future following Portugal's exit to Spain in his …
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Egypt coach Hassan says Palestinian suffering 'a shame on the world'
Jul 06 2026
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said at the World Cup on Monday that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a "shame on …
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US embraces Balogun World Cup reprieve as world seethes
Jul 06 2026
American soccer fans have largely welcomed FIFA's move to lift striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban even as the rest …
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NBA Kings waive six-time All-Star forward DeRozan
Jul 06 2026
Six-time NBA All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan, a 17-season veteran, was waived by the Sacramento Kings on Monday after two …
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FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve
Jul 06 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald …
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov, Paolini into Wimbledon quarters
Jul 06 2026
Britain's Arthur Fery defeated fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov in a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon …
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Spain win it late to give Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
Jul 06 2026
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over …
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Greaves and Hope centuries usher West Indies towards safety
Jul 06 2026
Patient centuries by Justin Greaves and Shai Hope ushered the West Indies towards safety on the fourth day of the second …
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Mbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
Jul 06 2026
Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially …
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'I celebrated in bed' -- Norway's Solbakken stays grounded after beating Brazil
Jul 06 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken admitted Monday he celebrated his team's historic World Cup win over Brazil by getting …
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Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
Jul 06 2026
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end …
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For Trump's World Cup, 'America First' collides with world's game
Jul 06 2026
The United States famously is less passionate about soccer than most countries, but with President Donald Trump in …
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Wimbledon day 8: Who said what
Jul 06 2026
Key quotes from the eighth day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Monday:
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Antetokounmpo says goodbye to Milwaukee in video
Jul 06 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell to Milwaukee Bucks supporters in a video message posted Monday on social media as his …
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Fairytale Fery sinks Dimitrov to make Grand Slam history at Wimbledon
Jul 06 2026
Britain's Arthur Fery extended his fairytale run at Wimbledon with a dramatic five-set win against Grigor Dimitrov that …
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Fritz powers past Bublik, into Wimbledon last eight again
Jul 06 2026
Taylor Fritz eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the fourth time in five years on Monday with a dominant …
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Ovechkin won't say next NHL season will be his last
Jul 06 2026
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL all-time scoring leader who has signed a one-year deal to return to the Washington Capitals, on …
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Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster
Jul 06 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final showdown if the title rivals win their …
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Pogacar back in 'special' yellow after Tour de France stage three victory
Jul 06 2026
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the "special" leader's …
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England's World Cup campaign takes flight with Mexico win
Jul 06 2026
England ignited their World Cup campaign with a breathless, unforgettable victory in Mexico City -- a result hailed as …
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Tour de France stage record still 'far away' for Pogacar
Jul 06 2026
Tadej Pogacar said that he was just living in the moment as he wracked up his 22nd Tour de France stage victory on …
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Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'
Jul 06 2026
Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the …
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Japanese forward Hachimura signs with Clippers: reports
Jul 06 2026
Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles …
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Belgian federation 'challenges eligibility' of Balogun before World Cup clash
Jul 06 2026
The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) said on Monday it had challenged the decision to allow American striker Folarin …
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Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
Jul 06 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a …
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Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash
Jul 06 2026
Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run in the last 16 on Monday, ahead of wildcard Grigor Dimitrov's clash …
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 3rd stage, takes yellow
Jul 06 2026
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the leader's yellow jersey …
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Paolini ends Eala run to reach Wimbledon quarters
Jul 06 2026
Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final for two years, edging out rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala …
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Folarin Balogun affair -- Who said what
Jul 06 2026
The decision to defer US star Folarin Balogun's one match World Cup suspension following President Donald Trump's phone …
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Cobolli makes second successive Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 06 2026
Italy's Flavio Cobolli reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for a second successive year, defeating Australian fifth …
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Three things we learned from the British Grand Prix
Jul 06 2026
Not for the first time a Formula One race director decided, controversially it seemed, to end a Grand Prix with a slow …
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Mertens reaches Wimbledon last eight for first time
Jul 06 2026
Belgium's Elise Mertens reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czech 21st …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they play Belgium in what will be a spicy …
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Rennes buy young striker Mayenda from Sunderland
Jul 06 2026
Rennes have signed Spain under-21 striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland of the Premier League.
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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
Jul 06 2026
US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker …
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France winger Penaud to miss remainder of Nations Championship
Jul 06 2026
France's record try scorer Damian Penaud will miss the rest of the summer leg of the Nations Championship with a calf …
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Tottenham sign Tonali from Newcastle for reported £100m
Jul 06 2026
Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a …
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Tottenham sign Italy's Tonali from Newcastle
Jul 06 2026
Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a …
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Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test
Jul 06 2026
Scrum-half Embrose Papier will make his first appearance for South Africa in eight years when a much-changed team face …
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Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory
Jul 06 2026
Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her …
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FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
Jul 06 2026
FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, …
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'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision
Jul 06 2026
Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the …
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Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass
Jul 06 2026
Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico …
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Tuchel hails 'heroic' England win in Mexico, but joy soured by Henderson injury
Jul 06 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel said a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca felt like winning a final as they …
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England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
Jul 06 2026
England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to …
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Bellingham savours 'best night of England career' after Mexico heroics
Jul 06 2026
Jude Bellingham savoured the "best night" of his international career after scoring twice to fire England into the World …
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Kane says England found a way to win
Jul 06 2026
England captain Harry Kane said he was proud that his team had found a way to win a nerve-jangling World Cup last-16 …
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Ancelotti fails in mission to end Brazil's World Cup woe
Jul 06 2026
Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, …
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Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
Jul 06 2026
Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking …
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Canada's McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women's swimming
Jul 06 2026
Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly on Sunday at the Canadian Swim Championships in Montreal, …
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Norway dance to Haaland's beat in 'surreal' World Cup run
Jul 06 2026
Erling Haaland led Norway's now-famous "Viking Row" celebrations by banging the drum in front of their massed supporters …
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Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit
Jul 06 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Norway should be used as …
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Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
Jul 06 2026
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win …
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Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
Jul 06 2026
Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd …
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Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup run ends
Jul 06 2026
Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory …
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Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination
Jul 06 2026
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners …
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Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland
Jul 05 2026
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty …
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Mexico-England World Cup match delayed one hour due to storms
Jul 05 2026
England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico has been delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions in …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil
Jul 05 2026
FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President …
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Gotterup wins PGA John Deere after Kohles splashdown
Jul 05 2026
Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title of the year after co-leader Ben Kohles …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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Wimbledon day 7: Who said what
Jul 05 2026
Key quotes from the seventh day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Sunday:
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Gauff downs Bencic to book maiden Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 05 2026
Coco Gauff clinched a dramatic late-night victory over Belinda Bencic on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals …
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West Indies trail Sri Lanka by 231 runs
Jul 05 2026
Shai Hope and Justin Greaves steadied the West Indies first innings reply with an unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of …
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Australia's World Cup final win vindicates Molineux's self-belief
Jul 05 2026
Australia captain Sophie Molineux was glad to have "kept believing" after her side thrashed England by seven wickets in …
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Spain boss backs Yamal to sparkle in Portugal World Cup showdown
Jul 05 2026
Spain's coach backed Lamine Yamal to showcase his precocious talents in Monday's World Cup last-16 showdown with …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out of Wimbledon
Jul 05 2026
Novak Djokovic enjoyed another slice of Wimbledon history as the Serbian star broke Roger Federer's singles match-win …
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Sinner powers into fifth straight Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 05 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner eased into his fifth consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final with a straight-sets victory …
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Trump thanks FIFA for suspending USA's Balogun World Cup ban
Jul 05 2026
President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match ban and allowing the US striker …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as England face Azteca test
Jul 05 2026
The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin …
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Struff oldest first-time men's Slam quarter-finalist in Open era
Jul 05 2026
German Jan-Lennard Struff became the oldest first-time men's Grand Slam quarter-finalist in the Open era, as Hubert …
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'Perfectionist' Djokovic not happy to win ugly at Wimbledon
Jul 05 2026
Novak Djokovic admitted he is not happy with his "ugly" form at Wimbledon despite making All England Club history with …
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Mooney stars as Australia hammer England in women's World Cup final
Jul 05 2026
Australia thrashed England by seven wickets to win a record-extending seventh women's T20 World Cup title in a sold-out …
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Sabalenka wants to drink, 'forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit
Jul 05 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she wanted to get drunk and "forget about tennis" after suffering her earliest …
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