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Argentina gives Boca Juniors manager Russo emotional stadium send-off
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Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats, Boca Juniors …
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Amoura scores twice as Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup
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Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World …
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Home comforts beckon as under-fire Wirtz returns to Germany duty
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After a difficult start in Liverpool, midfielder Florian Wirtz will hope a return to the familiar surroundings of …
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Italian athlete gets three-year ban for spying on Olympic champion Jacobs
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The brother of Filippo Tortu, a member of Italy's 4x100m relay team that won Olympic gold in Tokyo, was suspended for …
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Rabiot backed by French players' union in row over Serie A match abroad
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The French players' union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at …
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Sabalenka, with help from Djokovic, and Swiatek reach Wuhan quarters
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final Thursday, having revealed she …
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'Concerned' Djokovic to meet 204th-ranked Vacherot in Shanghai semis
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Novak Djokovic said Thursday he was "concerned" about his physical state, but still dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs …
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Israel PT cycling team to miss Lombardy Tour by 'mutual agreement': organisers
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Organisers of cycling's prestigious Giro di Lombardia, RCS on Thursday announced that the Israel Premier-Tech team that …
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Monaco sack coach Hutter, line up Pocognoli: sources
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Monaco sacked their Austrian coach Adi Hutter on Thursday and are set to replace him with Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli, …
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Djokovic to meet 204th-ranked Vacherot in Shanghai Masters semi-final
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Novak Djokovic looked far from his best Thursday but dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai …
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Mbappe 'relaxed' and ready to play in France's World Cup qualifiers
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France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday he was feeling relaxed with his life in Madrid and was in good shape as his …
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French cycling sprinter Demare announces retirement
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French sprinter Arnaud Demare announced on Thursday that he would retire from professional cycling after Sunday's …
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World no. 204 Vacherot stuns Rune to reach Shanghai semi-finals
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Qualifier Valentin Vacherot battled back to stun world number 11 Holger Rune and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals …
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India's Gill out to avoid 'mental fatigue' from constant cricket
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Shubman Gill said Thursday that his biggest opponent could be "mental fatigue" after the India Test captain recently …
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NBA commissioner says 'tremendous interest' on return to China
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that there was "tremendous interest" as the league returns to China …
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Double world champion Rovanpera calls time on rally career
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Two-time title-holder Kalle Rovanpera announced his retirement from the world rally championship on Thursday aged just …
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Deschamps says adaptation the key to not becoming an 'old fool'
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France coach Didier Deschamps admitted to AFP in an interview that he has had to learn to adapt to the younger …
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Schauffele, Morikawa struggle at blustery Baycurrent Classic
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Ryder Cup teammates Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa were both four shots off the lead after Thursday's opening …
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Ukrainian takes sumo by storm after fleeing war to pursue dreams
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Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in …
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Ruthless Sabalenka races into Wuhan quarters after Djokovic boost
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final Thursday, having revealed she …
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Jays topple Yankees in MLB playoffs as Phillies, Tigers, Cubs stay alive
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The Toronto Blue Jays knocked the New York Yankees out of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the …
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Wilson drills game-winner as Aces hold off Mercury in WNBA Finals
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Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson drained a turnaround jump shot with .3 seconds left as the Aces held off Phoenix 90-88 on …
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Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in Brazil friendly
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South Korea captain Son Heung-min is set to break his country's record for most appearances for the men's national team …
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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive
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The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League …
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Pro-Palestinian protest threat racks up tension for Italy's World Cup qualifier with Israel
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Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is …
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Boca Juniors manager Russo dies aged 69: Argentine Football Association
Oct 08 2025
The coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69, the Argentine Football …
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Tigers rally to beat Mariners, stay alive in MLB playoffs
Oct 08 2025
Riley Greene and Javier Baez both homered in a four-run sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Seattle …
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Man Utd win on women's Champions League debut, Chelsea held by Twente
Oct 08 2025
Manchester United's women beat Valerenga 1-0 to mark their debut in the Champions League, while Chelsea could only …
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Flintoff did not feel 'valued' by new Superchargers owners
Oct 08 2025
England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff has walked away from his role as coach of the Northern Superchargers after …
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Zidane's son Luca 'proud' to play for Algeria
Oct 08 2025
French football legend Zinedine Zidane's son Luca said on Wednesday he is "proud" to represent Algeria ahead of the …
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Kane out but Tuchel wants more of the same from England
Oct 08 2025
England will be without captain Harry Kane in Thursday's friendly against Wales as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to build …
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Ratcliffe gives Amorim three years to prove himself at Man Utd
Oct 08 2025
Ruben Amorim has been given three years to prove himself at Manchester United after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insisted he …
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Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 08 2025
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice to help Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday and qualify for the …
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Tennis stars suffer, wilt and quit in 'brutal' China heat
Oct 08 2025
Novak Djokovic threw up, Alexander Zverev poured sweat out of his shoe and Emma Raducanu quit her match with dizziness …
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La Liga confirm 'historic' Barcelona match in Miami
Oct 08 2025
Barcelona will face Villarreal in Miami in a La Liga match on December 20, the Spanish top flight said Wednesday, making …
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Mooney ton rescues Australia in stunning World Cup win over Pakistan
Oct 08 2025
A superb century from Beth Mooney dragged defending champions Australia back from the brink of disaster before they …
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Medvedev to face De Minaur in Shanghai quarter-finals
Oct 08 2025
Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday got his revenge against US teenager Learner Tien, beating him in a nail-biter 7-6 (8/6), …
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Conceicao named as new coach of Al Ittihad
Oct 08 2025
Former AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao will take over as coach of Al Ittihad following the sacking of Laurent Blanc, …
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Serie A chief blasts Rabiot's criticism of Milan match in Australia
Oct 08 2025
The CEO of Serie A on Wednesday slammed Adrien Rabiot's criticism of UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league …
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De Minaur, Auger-Aliassime through to Shanghai quarter-finals
Oct 08 2025
Australia's Alex de Minaur cruised through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, ousting Portugal's Nuno …
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Root backs England to end Ashes drought in Australia
Oct 08 2025
Joe Root insists England can end their 10-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally "bring the urn home" from their …
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England captain Kane could miss Wales friendly
Oct 08 2025
England captain Harry Kane could miss Thursday's friendly against Wales after the Bayern Munich striker was unable to …
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Sabalenka battles to keep Wuhan record alive, Pegula survives marathon
Oct 08 2025
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled hard Wednesday to keep her unbeaten record in Wuhan intact, having to come …
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Tennis increases support for players under corruption, doping investigation
Oct 08 2025
Tennis players who are caught up in doping or corruption investigations will be entitled to a new series of support …
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De Minaur, Rinderknech through to Shanghai quarter-finals
Oct 08 2025
Australia's Alex de Minaur cruised through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, ousting Portugal's Nuno …
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Family affair as Rinderknech joins Vacherot in Shanghai quarters
Oct 08 2025
Arthur Rinderknech joked his family WhatsApp groups were "buzzing a lot" after he joined his cousin Valentin Vacherot in …
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Tarnished image and cheating claims in Malaysia football scandal
Oct 08 2025
Damaging accusations of cheating and forgery are at the heart of a football eligibility scandal in Malaysia which a …
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Battling cancer made Vendee Globe win 'more complicated', says skipper Dalin
Oct 08 2025
It is tough enough for any sailor just to complete the non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe, let alone win it but …
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England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
Oct 08 2025
England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to …
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Morikawa says not to blame for 'rude' Ryder Cup fans
Oct 08 2025
Collin Morikawa admitted Wednesday that rowdy US fans crossed a line at the Ryder Cup but said he was not to blame …
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Yankees deny Blue Jays playoff sweep as Mariners beat Tigers
Oct 08 2025
Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm smashed home runs to spark the New York Yankees over Toronto 9-6 on Tuesday to stay in …
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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
Oct 08 2025
The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a …
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Lyon exact revenge on Arsenal, Barca thrash Bayern in women's Champions League
Oct 08 2025
Melchie Dumornay scored twice as Lyon got revenge on Arsenal to open their Women's Champions League campaign with a 2-1 …
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UFC star McGregor suspended 18 months over missed drug tests
Oct 08 2025
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been issued an 18-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a …
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Panthers raise banner as NHL three-peat bid opens with win
Oct 08 2025
Swedish center Jesper Boqvist scored the winning goal in the third period to give reigning champion Florida a 3-2 …
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Gerrard brands failed England generation 'egotistical losers'
Oct 07 2025
Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning …
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NFL fines Cowboys owner Jones $250,000 over gesture to fans
Oct 07 2025
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 by the National Football League after directing an "obscene …
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Bengals sign veteran quarterback Flacco after Burrow injury
Oct 07 2025
The injury-hit Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday following …
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Top rugby unions warn players against joining rebel R360 competition
Oct 07 2025
The national rugby unions of eight of the sport's major nations released a statement on Tuesday warning players and …
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Spain, Inter Miami star Alba retiring at end of season
Oct 07 2025
Inter Miami's former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from football …
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Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarters
Oct 07 2025
Novak Djokovic banished exhaustion and played through an ankle injury scare Tuesday to make it to the quarterfinals of …
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Knight rides her luck as England survive Bangladesh scare
Oct 07 2025
England overcame a spirited Bangladesh side to go top of the Women's World Cup points table after a nerve-jangling chase …
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Outcast Willis 'not overthinking' England absence despite Top 14 clean sweep
Oct 07 2025
Toulouse's exiled England flanker Jack Willis says he avoids thinking too much about missing out on Test selection after …
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No.1 Scheffler seeks three-peat at World Challenge
Oct 07 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler will seek a third consecutive title at the Hero World Challenge golf tournament as …
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LeBron's 'decision of all decisions' a PR stunt
Oct 07 2025
It was billed as the "decision of all decisions", fueling speculation of a potentially seismic announcement which left …
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Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarterfinals
Oct 07 2025
Novak Djokovic banished exhaustion and played through an ankle injury scare to make it to the quarterfinals of the …
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Italy's Gattuso expresses Gaza heartache ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel
Oct 07 2025
Gennaro Gattuso said on Tuesday that that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World …
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Swiatek coasts through Wuhan debut while heat wilts players
Oct 07 2025
World number two Iga Swiatek enjoyed a victorious debut at the Wuhan Open on a scorching Tuesday that saw Emma Raducanu …
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Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child sexual abuse images
Oct 07 2025
A senior Japan Football Association official has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended jail term in France after …
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Denmark's Rune calls for heat rule at Shanghai Masters
Oct 07 2025
Denmark's Holger Rune called Tuesday for tennis authorities to introduce a heat rule at events like the Shanghai …
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Man City star Stones considered retiring after injury woes
Oct 07 2025
Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season as he struggled to cope with recurring …
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Kane could extend Bayern stay as interest in Premier League cools
Oct 07 2025
Harry Kane is considering extending his stay at Bayern Munich after the England captain claimed his interest in …
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Raducanu retires from opening match in Wuhan heat with dizziness
Oct 07 2025
Emma Raducanu had her blood pressure and other vitals checked before retiring from her Wuhan Open first-round match with …
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Dodgers hold off Phillies, Brewers on the brink
Oct 07 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers held off a late rally from the Philadelphia Phillies to snatch a 4-3 victory and take a …
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Lawrence sparks Jaguars over Chiefs in NFL thriller
Oct 07 2025
Trevor Lawrence scrambled for an improbable game-winning touchdown with 23 seconds remaining as the Jacksonville Jaguars …
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Labuschagne out as Renshaw returns to Australia squad for India ODIs
Oct 07 2025
Australia batsman Matt Renshaw was given an international lifeline after more than two years in the wilderness Tuesday …
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Dodgers hold off Phillies to win MLB playoff thriller
Oct 07 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers held off a late rally from the Philadelphia Phillies to snatch a 4-3 victory and take a …
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UEFA 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia
Oct 07 2025
European football governing body UEFA on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and …
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Retirement or marketing gimmick? Cryptic LeBron video sets Internet buzzing
Oct 06 2025
A cryptic video shared by LeBron James set the Internet abuzz on Monday, with fans wondering if the NBA superstar was …
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CAF 'absolutely confident' AFCON will go ahead in protest-hit Morocco
Oct 06 2025
African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident" the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go …
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Exiled Willis succeeds Dupont as Top 14 player of the season
Oct 06 2025
Exiled England flanker Jack Willis succeeded France scrum-half Antoine Dupont as the French Top 14's player of the …
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World MotoGP champion Marquez to miss two races with fracture
Oct 06 2025
Newly-crowned world champion Marc Marquez was on Monday ruled out of the next two races after suffering a fracture and …
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Mbappe undergoing treatment for 'small niggle' at France camp: Deschamps
Oct 06 2025
Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle after meeting up with his international …
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Mbappe to have 'small niggle' examined at France camp: Deschamps
Oct 06 2025
Kylian Mbappe will undergo medical examinations on his right ankle when he meets up with his international team-mates …
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'Terrible' Zverev dumped out of Shanghai by France's Rinderknech
Oct 06 2025
World number three Alexander Zverev said he was playing "terrible tennis" after he was knocked out of the Shanghai …
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Salah under fire as Liverpool star loses his spark
Oct 06 2025
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's "Egyptian King", but the forward's crown has lost a little of its lustre during a …
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Zverev dumped out of Shanghai Masters by France's Rinderknech
Oct 06 2025
World number three Alexander Zverev was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by France's Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 …
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Kasatkina ends WTA season early after hitting 'breaking point'
Oct 06 2025
World no.19 Daria Kasatkina has called time on her 2025 WTA season after admitting in an emotional statement on Monday …
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Streaming stars' Le Mans race scores Twitch viewer record
Oct 06 2025
A race between 24 top streamers in Formula 4 cars in Le Mans, France was watched by 1.4 million people on the Twitch …
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England rugby star Moody 'shocked' by motor neurone disease diagnosis
Oct 06 2025
Lewis Moody, a pivotal member of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, revealed on Monday he has been diagnosed …
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Rugby World Cup-winning England star Moody has motor neurone disease
Oct 06 2025
Lewis Moody, a pivotal member of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning team, revealed on Monday he has been diagnosed …
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Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday
Oct 06 2025
An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th …
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Gloves off, Red run, vested interests: Singapore GP talking points
Oct 06 2025
McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors title, but their drivers' tempers frayed in the heat of a Singapore Grand …
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Arsenal host Lyon to start new Women's Champions League format
Oct 06 2025
Title-holders Arsenal will kickstart their Women's Champions League defence when they host eight-time winners Lyon on …
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Indonesia sense World Cup chance as Asian qualifying reaches climax
Oct 06 2025
World Cup qualifying in Asia reaches its climax over the next week with Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia among six countries …
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Bills, Eagles lose unbeaten records in day of upsets
Oct 06 2025
The previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles both slumped to shock defeats in the NFL on Sunday as the …
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Muller on target as Vancouver thrash San Jose to go joint top
Oct 06 2025
Thomas Muller was among the goalscorers as the Vancouver Whitecaps thrashed the San Jose Earthquakes 4-1 to edge closer …
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India crush Pakistan by 88 runs amid handshake snub, umpiring drama
Oct 06 2025
India thumped arch-rivals Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup clash but the game was marred by controversy as …
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Broncos rally snaps Eagles unbeaten record, Ravens slump deepens
Oct 05 2025
The Denver Broncos staged a dramatic late comeback to shatter the Philadelphia Eagles' unbeaten start to the NFL season …
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Guerrero grand slam fuels Blue Jays in 13-7 rout of Yankees
Oct 05 2025
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a grand slam and Daulton Varsho homered twice as the Toronto Blue Jays pounded the New York …
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Ethan Mbappe returns to haunt PSG as Lille force draw with Ligue 1 leaders
Oct 05 2025
Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan haunted his former club Paris Saint-Germain as he came off the bench to grab a late …
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Five-try Bayonne stun champions Toulouse to go top in France
Oct 05 2025
Bayonne recovered from a "wake-up call" to storm to the French Top 14 summit with a stunning five-try comeback 40-26 …
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