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Pogacar pips Van der Poel to Swiss Tour TT win
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Tadej Pogacar extended his Tour of Switzerland lead after sensationally pipping his one-day classics rival Mathieu van …
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Kolbe star goal kicker as Springboks put 80 past Barbarians
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Renowned try scorer Cheslin Kolbe kicked 18 points as South Africa beat the Barbarians 80-31 in a season-opening …
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Cerundolo sees off Nakashima to reach Queen's final
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Seventh seed Francisco Cerundolo booked his place in the final at Queen's Club with a hard-fought 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 …
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Jamieson double rocks England at start of record run-chase
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New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson took two wickets in five balls to leave England reeling at the start of their …
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Pegula powers past Sabalenka to reach Berlin final
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American Jessica Pegula rallied past world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-0 to reach the final of the …
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Krishna and Jaiswal power India to ODI sweep against Afghanistan
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Pace bowler Prasidh Krishna's 5-23 and an unbeaten 110 by Yashasvi Jaiswal powered India to a nine-wicket win over …
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Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi crashes
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Italy's Francesco Bagnaia scorched to victory in the Czech MotoGP sprint in Brno on Saturday ahead of pole sitter Ai …
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New Zealand set England record 463 to win second Test
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England were left with a record chase of 463 to win a Test match after bowling out New Zealand on the fourth day at the …
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New Zealand pile on the runs to leave England facing record chase in 2nd Test
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England were left with a record chase to win a Test match despite taking three New Zealand wickets on Saturday's fourth …
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Shahidi hits ton but India bowl out Afghanistan for 218
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Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi hit his first ODI century but India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 as the hosts look to …
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Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch
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High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in …
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Japan's Ogura smashes own track record to take Czech MotoGP pole
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Aprilia rider Ai Ogura smashed his own track record to earn his maiden pole position for the Czech MotoGP in Brno on …
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Hurricanes blow away Chiefs in record-breaking Super Rugby final
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The Wellington Hurricanes completed a dominant season by blowing away the Waikato Chiefs 60-5 in Saturday's Super Rugby …
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil swat Haiti
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The United States marched into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil …
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Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be …
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Ancelotti hails 'complete game' as Brazil sink Haiti at World Cup
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil produced a "complete performance" in Friday's 3-0 World Cup win over Haiti and will …
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Tunisia ask how Sweden World Cup star Ayari slipped its net
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When Yasin Ayari scored two spectacular goals in Sweden's emphatic opening World Cup victory, it left a bitter taste in …
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Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco World Cup setback
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Scotland players led by star John McGinn retained the belief that they can secure a historic qualification for the …
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Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
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Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and …
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Scheffler career Slam chances blowing in Shinnecock winds
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Scottie Scheffler's chances of winning the US Open to complete a career Grand Slam might just come down to how the …
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Iran's treatment at World Cup 'a dark point' for football: official
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Iran's treatment at the World Cup in North America is a "dark point" in the history of the competition, a leading …
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McIlroy seven back but likes his chances at US Open
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Three bogeys in a row and a double bogey on the back nine doomed Rory McIlroy's hopes of pushing the leaders Friday at …
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Nagelsmann eyes same German lineup against I. Coast after Curacao trouncing
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German coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday he sees no reason to change a lineup that hammered World Cup debutants …
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
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The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Scotland's …
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Clark leads US Open by four with major champs in the hunt
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Wyndham Clark held off charges by fellow major winners Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa to seize …
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Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland
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Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on …
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Pochettino backs 'high IQ' players to block out World Cup hype
Jun 19 2026
US coach Mauricio Pochettino backed his "high IQ" players not to get carried away after they secured progress to the …
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Douglass breaks 50m free world record at Indy Pro Swim
Jun 19 2026
Kate Douglass surged home in 23.59sec to break Sarah Sjostrom's 50m freestyle world record in a scintillating final at …
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World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'
Jun 19 2026
Striker Alexander Isak will get "stronger and stronger" and is smiling again, Sweden coach Graham Potter said Friday in …
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Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final
Jun 19 2026
Antoine Dupont was at his influential best as Toulouse thrashed Racing 92, 71-17, on Friday to reach next week's French …
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Tunisia coach says 'I am no wizard' after World Cup SOS call
Jun 19 2026
New Tunisia coach Herve Renard said Friday only hard work and unity will save their World Cup, adding: "I am no wizard."
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Zverev sets up Fritz semi at Halle Open
Jun 19 2026
French Open champion Alexander Zverev will face American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Halle after …
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USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
Jun 19 2026
The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over …
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Niemann fires 65 at US Open after upsetting two-shot penalty
Jun 19 2026
Joaquin Niemann scored better angry and unprepared than most players with perfect preparation in Friday's second round …
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Canada star Kone to miss rest of World Cup after surgery: team
Jun 19 2026
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone surgery after suffering a broken leg in his team's defeat of Qatar and will …
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Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup
Jun 19 2026
Spain star Lamine Yamal said Friday it is "too soon" for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from …
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Confident Fitzpatrick makes a run at another US Open title
Jun 19 2026
England's Matt Fitzpatrick has already enjoyed three confidence-boosting triumphs this season, so it's no wonder he …
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Neymar? He is working remotely at the World Cup, jokes Lula
Jun 19 2026
Brazilian star Neymar is "the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely", …
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England captain Stokes strikes for Durham as Test recall looms
Jun 19 2026
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes eventually took a wicket as he returned to action for Durham in their County …
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion Toews retires
Jun 19 2026
Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and a two-time Olympic gold medallist with Canada, announced his …
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Clark wants to win back fans as well as US Open title
Jun 19 2026
Wyndham Clark has seized command at the US Open, but he would like to win back fans as well as capture his second title …
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Japan wary of fired up and wounded Tunisia for World Cup landmark game
Jun 19 2026
Hajime Moriyasu warned his Japan side Friday they will need to match the intensity of a Tunisia team fired up by a …
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Moutet fined over x-rated Queen's Club rant
Jun 19 2026
Queen's Club bad-boy Corentin Moutet has been fined £30,248 ($39,991) following his foul-mouthed interview at the …
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Ton-up Nicholls turns the screw for New Zealand against England
Jun 19 2026
Henry Nicholls's superb unbeaten century saw New Zealand into an utterly dominant position against England in the second …
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Clark leads as fellow major winners charge at US Open
Jun 19 2026
Wyndham Clark fended off charges by fellow major winners Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa to …
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Sabalenka roars back to make Berlin WTA semis
Jun 19 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka stormed back from the cusp of defeat to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova and reach the last …
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Sun shines on jockey Lee at Royal Ascot
Jun 19 2026
Last October jockey Clifford Lee came within a "millimetre" of dying when he broke a vertebra in a motorbike crash -- on …
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Kane hails World Cup 'Wonderwall' singalong as England highlight
Jun 19 2026
Harry Kane says England's emotional "Wonderwall" singalong with fans after their opening World Cup win against Croatia …
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Narvaez takes Swiss Tour third stage after 100km breakaway
Jun 19 2026
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez took a stunning victory on the Tour of Switzerland's third stage after a 100km-long breakaway …
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Coach tells S. Korea to move on fast with World Cup knockouts in reach
Jun 19 2026
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo told his team to keep their heads up and channel their disappointment into sealing a …
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Henry strikes as New Zealand strengthen grip against England
Jun 19 2026
Matt Henry took five wickets before Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand extend their advantage in the second Test against …
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England captain Stokes in action for Durham as Test recall looms
Jun 19 2026
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes was denied a wicket with just his fourth ball as he returned to action for Durham in …
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Clark stumbles but still leads by two at US Open
Jun 19 2026
Wyndham Clark made a bogey at the ninth hole to drop his lead to two strokes as he made the turn in Friday's second …
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Ogura pulls off stunner to top Czech MotoGP practices
Jun 19 2026
Japan's Ai Ogura set a new track record late in Friday's practice for the Czech GP to top the session ahead of …
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Turkey bars public World Cup screening over university entrance exam
Jun 19 2026
Turkey's interior ministry has instructed governors nationwide not to permit the installation of giant public screens …
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Clark leads by three as US Open second round begins
Jun 19 2026
American Wyndham Clark seized a three-stroke lead early in Friday's second round of the US Open with fellow major …
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Fritz gets revenge on Shelton to reach Halle semis
Jun 19 2026
American Taylor Fritz battled past Ben Shelton in three sets on Friday to reach the semi-finals in Halle five days after …
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Pegula sinks Keys to reach Berlin Open semis
Jun 19 2026
American world number four Jessica Pegula reached the semi-finals of the WTA event in Berlin after beating countrywoman …
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Henry strikes as New Zealand lead England by 100 runs in 2nd Test
Jun 19 2026
Matt Henry took five wickets as New Zealand strengthened their grip on the second Test against England on Friday by …
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Former England keeper Earps agrees to join London City Lionesses
Jun 19 2026
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps announced on Friday she has agreed to join Women's Super League club London City …
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Clark completes first round with two-stroke US Open lead
Jun 19 2026
Wyndham Clark finished his darkness-halted first round of the 126th US Open with two pars on Friday morning, completing …
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Olympic hurdles medallist Bascou suspended for doping
Jun 19 2026
French hurdler Dimitri Bascou, an Olympic medallist in 2016, was banned for four years on Friday for a positive test for …
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USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
Jun 19 2026
The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil …
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S.Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup
Jun 19 2026
In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa's opponents in their latest match at the World Cup -- …
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Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry
Jun 19 2026
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.
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French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape
Jun 19 2026
A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged …
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
Jun 19 2026
The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected …
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'Old dog' Slipper out of retirement for Wallabies' Nations Championship campaign
Jun 19 2026
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said Friday "old dog" James Slipper will add vital leadership and experience after the …
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Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
Jun 19 2026
Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a …
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Mexico into World Cup last 32, Canada celebrate historic win
Jun 19 2026
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South …
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Football 'ambassador' and fan favorite: a duck becomes a star in Mexico
Jun 19 2026
Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is …
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Erasmus under 'no illusions' as tough Springboks season kicks off
Jun 19 2026
Top ranked South Africa launch their 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday with a warning from head …
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'Pico' Lopes -- Cape Verde defender's journey from Ireland to World Cup
Jun 19 2026
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes might have been whiling away his time as a mortgage advisor in Ireland instead of preparing to face …
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'Pretty special': captains eye Super Rugby glory in clash of top seeds
Jun 19 2026
Waikato Chiefs captain Tupou Vaa'i said Friday the Super Rugby final against the Wellington Hurricanes on Saturday is …
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Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
Jun 19 2026
Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the …
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Slipper out of retirement for Wallabies' Nations Championship campaign
Jun 19 2026
Veteran prop James Slipper was named in coach Joe Schmidt's 37-strong Australia squad for the opening three Tests of the …
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Australia seek 'respect' from US amid World Cup 'layup' row
Jun 19 2026
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic said victory over the United States on Friday would earn his side "respect," in the wake of …
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Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia
Jun 19 2026
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited …
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New Zealand's Payne joins Paraguayan powerhouse after Instagram fame
Jun 19 2026
New Zealand's World Cup social media sensation Tim Payne has capitalised on his newfound fame, with the defender …
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Gabriel tells Brazil to turn the page against Haiti at World Cup
Jun 19 2026
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes urged Brazil to move on from a disappointing performance in their World Cup opener as …
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Clark seizes four-stroke lead at darkness-halted US Open
Jun 19 2026
Wyndham Clark made an eagle and two birdies in three holes to seize a four-stroke lead when darkness halted Thursday's …
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O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow
Jun 19 2026
Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot …
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Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
Jun 19 2026
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by …
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Robertson and Scotland eye World Cup history against Morocco
Jun 18 2026
Scotland captain Andy Robertson urged his team to build on their opening World Cup win against Haiti and get a result …
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Swiss wunderkind Manzambi scores 'childhood dream' brace
Jun 18 2026
Swiss wunderkind Johan Manzambi on Thursday described coming off the bench at the World Cup to score twice in a 4-1 …
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Good US Open shots not good enough for 2-over Scheffler
Jun 18 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled to a two-over par 72 in Thursday's first round of the US Open, saying "good" …
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Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Jun 18 2026
Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush …
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Stokes set for England return in New Zealand finale - reports
Jun 18 2026
England captain Ben Stokes could return to Test duty as soon as next week's series finale against New Zealand, several …
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McIlroy pleased with reduced green speeds in US Open winds
Jun 18 2026
Rory McIlroy was happy to see the US Golf Association slow the greens in Thursday's first round of the US Open with …
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Stevens seizes US Open lead with McIlroy, Aberg one back
Jun 18 2026
Unheralded American Sam Stevens grabbed the early clubhouse lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open with Rory …
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New Zealand's Henry rocks England in 2nd Test after Phillips century
Jun 18 2026
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as …
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'Big-game' Bellingham shows his worth for England at World Cup
Jun 18 2026
Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but …
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South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Jun 18 2026
Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive …
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Australian qualifier Hijikata shocks Lehecka at Queen's Club
Jun 18 2026
Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata stunned Czech second seed Jiri Lehecka with a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7) victory to reach …
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O'Brien's royal century reward for sacrificing all for racing
Jun 18 2026
Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie …
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Spurs sign Dutch defender Van Hecke from Brighton
Jun 18 2026
Tottenham signed Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for a reported fee of £52 million ($68 million) …
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England great Botham slams Stokes for breaking curfew
Jun 18 2026
Ian Botham has criticised dropped England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew, with the cricket great saying …
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Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
Jun 18 2026
Liverpool have won the race to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million ($45.5 …
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Chivu extends Inter deal until 2028 after debut season double triumph
Jun 18 2026
Cristian Chivu signed on Thursday a one-year contract extension with Inter Milan until 2028 after guiding the Serie A …
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New Zealand's Henry rocks England after Phillips century
Jun 18 2026
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as …
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Wildcard Eala shocks Rybakina in Berlin
Jun 18 2026
World number two Elena Rybakina crashed out of the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin on Thursday losing 7-5, …
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Joyful New York celebrates Knicks with ticker-tape parade
Jun 18 2026
Tens of thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily guarded victory parade, turning …
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