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Late-charging Ganna denies Van Aert at Across Flanders
AFP - 5m ago
Filippo Ganna won the one-day semi-classic Across Flanders race on Wednesday as local favourite Wout van Aert was …
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Chelsea announce record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million
AFP - 20m ago
Chelsea made a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million ($349.3 million) for the year ending June 30, 2025, …
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The 'million dollar' Senna helmet bought at Japan GP
AFP - 1h ago
When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he values at a million dollars was for sale …
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'Embarrassed' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
AFP - 2h ago
Spanish police said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard …
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Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes
AFP - 2h ago
Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite a dire …
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Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster
AFP - 2h ago
Italy's Sport Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's football federation should step down …
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'Indescribable': Bosnia jubilant after securing World Cup return
AFP - 6h ago
Bosnian football fans partied in towns and cities around the country until early dawn on Wednesday, after the Balkan …
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Spanish police open probe into anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
AFP - 3h ago
Spanish police said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the …
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Guehi tells England to 'stick together' after World Cup warm-up loss to Japan
AFP - 4h ago
Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan.
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Generation of Italians reeling from World Cup 'apocalypse'
AFP - 3h ago
A generation of Italian children are yet to see their national team take part in a World Cup as the beleaguered Azzurri …
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Australian journeyman emerges as India's unlikely football saviour
AFP - 6h ago
A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four …
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Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup
AFP - 2h ago
Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted …
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Fiji part with coach Byrne 18 months before Rugby World Cup
AFP - 8h ago
Fiji are looking for a new coach just 18 months before the Rugby World Cup after parting ways "by mutual agreement" with …
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Iraq plot 'shock' as famous win seals World Cup return after 40 years
AFP - 8h ago
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for …
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Doncic returns with 42 as Lakers down Cavs
AFP - 10h ago
Luka Doncic returned from suspension to score 42 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers …
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Historic England win shows confident Japan can go far at World Cup
AFP - 4h ago
Coach Hajime Moriyasu cautioned it was only a friendly, but Japan's slice of history with a statement 1-0 win over …
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Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim final World Cup place
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Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an …
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Son under scrutiny ahead of World Cup after South Korea friendly woes
AFP - 9h ago
Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal …
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NFL says will not scrap diversity measure despite Republican pressure
AFP - 5h ago
The NFL will not scrap pro-diversity policies that require teams to interview minority candidates, despite legal …
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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
AFP - 5h ago
Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after …
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Konstas, Maxwell axed as Cricket Australia unveil contract list
AFP - 5h ago
Young opening batsman Sam Konstas and veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell were axed Wednesday as Cricket Australia …
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Brazil down Croatia 3-1 in World Cup warm-up
AFP - 8h ago
Brazil bounced back from last week's friendly defeat to France to score a 3-1 victory over Croatia in their World Cup …
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Spanish FA condemns anti-Muslim chants that marred Egypt friendly
AFP - 6h ago
Spain's football federation and coach Luis de la Fuente condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the 0-0 draw with Egypt …
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Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine
AFP - 5h ago
Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 win Tuesday over the World Cup hosts, who …
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Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off
AFP - 7h ago
Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 on Tuesday in the South Americans' …
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Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter
AFP - 5h ago
Thomas Tuchel says he now has more "clarity" after England's final home match before the World Cup, but there appear to …
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Italy again miss out on World Cup as Bosnia, Turkey, Czechs and Sweden qualify
AFP - 5h ago
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup as a play-off defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina on …
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Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
AFP - 3h ago
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless …
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Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest
AFP - 4h ago
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Tuesday he was "stepping away" to seek treatment and focus on his health after his …
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DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for World Cup
AFP - 5h ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal …
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Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON controversy
Mar 31 2026
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insisted Tuesday that his side was fully focused on the upcoming World Cup after a 2-1 …
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Beating England will boost Japan's World Cup challenge: Moriyasu
Mar 31 2026
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu said his team's historic 1-0 win against England on Tuesday would give them the confidence to …
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Spain held by Egypt in World Cup warm-up marred by 'intolerable' chants
Mar 31 2026
Spain were held 0-0 by Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly as their momentum heading into the …
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Gyokeres sends Sweden to World Cup with dramatic winner against Poland
Mar 31 2026
Viktor Gyokeres sent Sweden to the 2026 World Cup as he netted a dramatic late winner to hand his country a 3-2 win over …
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Woods pleads not guilty in driving while impaired car crash
Mar 31 2026
Golf superstar Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence in the case of his Florida car …
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Spain held by Egypt in World Cup warm-up
Mar 31 2026
Spain were held 0-0 by Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly to dampen their credentials as …
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Italy to miss third straight World Cup after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Mar 31 2026
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless …
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Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup
Mar 31 2026
Michal Sadilek's penalty sent the Czech Republic to the World Cup as they beat Denmark in a shootout in Prague on …
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Tuchel calls for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup
Mar 31 2026
Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a …
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Scotland suffer more friendly woe against Ivory Coast
Mar 31 2026
Scotland slumped to a second 1-0 friendly defeat in four days as Nicolas Pepe's early goal claimed victory for Ivory …
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Turkey qualify for World Cup with play-off win over Kosovo
Mar 31 2026
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured a 1-0 win away to Kosovo in …
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Panama punish South Africa lapses in World Cup warm-up win
Mar 31 2026
Sloppy defending at set pieces cost South Africa dearly as they lost 2-1 to fellow qualifiers Panama on Tuesday in a …
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Mitoma fires Japan to historic first win over England
Mar 31 2026
Japan made history with their first ever win against England as Kaoru Mitoma sealed a 1-0 victory in Tuesday's friendly …
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Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fine
Mar 31 2026
A Rio de Janeiro court has overturned a fine of more than $3 million against football star Neymar for allegedly damaging …
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NFL officials can aid replacement refs under new rules
Mar 31 2026
The NFL adopted a number of rule change proposals in Tuesday's annual league meetings at Phoenix, including ones to help …
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Kane out of World Cup warm-up against Japan with injury
Mar 31 2026
Harry Kane missed England's final World Cup warm-up match at home on Tuesday after suffering a "minor issue in …
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Debutant Connolly guides Punjab to narrow IPL win over Gujarat
Mar 31 2026
Australian Cooper Connolly made a memorable Indian Premier League debut, holding his nerve as wickets tumbled around him …
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Woods says was looking at phone before crash: accident report
Mar 31 2026
Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash …
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Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival
Mar 31 2026
Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid …
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'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP
Mar 31 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches …
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Iran players in Turkey pose with photos of young war victims
Mar 31 2026
Iran players and team officials posed with photographs of children killed in the Middle East war before their friendly …
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Napoli threaten absent Lukaku with disciplinary action
Mar 31 2026
Napoli threatened Romelu Lukaku with disciplinary action on Tuesday after he decided to stay in Belgium for treatment on …
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Chelsea's Cucurella laments 'instability' caused by Maresca exit
Mar 31 2026
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella believes former manager Enzo Maresca's departure and the club's policy of signing young players …
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De Zerbi 'agrees in principle' to become new Tottenham boss - reports
Mar 31 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has "agreed in principle" to become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur as the troubled Premier League …
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Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1
Mar 31 2026
Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 Tuesday in …
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Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering
Mar 31 2026
Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during …
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Newcastle say no manager change 'at the moment'
Mar 31 2026
Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson said Tuesday the club have no plans "at the moment" to replace Eddie Howe as …
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Calls grow for 15-year-old Suryavanshi to make India bow
Mar 31 2026
There were growing calls Tuesday for teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India's senior national team …
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Pakistan cricketer Naseem fined record $71,500 for minister criticism
Mar 31 2026
Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been slapped with the biggest fine in Pakistan cricket history after criticising a …
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China teen diving prodigy nearly retired after 'reaching mental limit'
Mar 31 2026
China's three-time Olympic gold medallist diver Quan Hongchan considered retiring after struggling with her mental …
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Wembanyama sets record as Spurs beat Bulls, Shai rescues Thunder
Mar 31 2026
Victor Wembanyama bagged a season-high 41 points and scored the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio …
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Wembanyama at the double as Spurs beat Bulls
Mar 31 2026
Victor Wembanyama bagged a season-high 41 points and scored the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio …
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Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom
Mar 31 2026
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the …
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US pro table tennis league blasts niche sport into spotlight
Mar 31 2026
Don't call it the "Marty Supreme" effect: table tennis is a growing sport in the United States, in part because of a new …
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Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown
Mar 31 2026
Italy have one last obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, …
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NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments
Mar 30 2026
Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was sacked by the team on Monday after condemning the NBA's support for the LGBTQ …
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Iraq coach shielding players from war ahead of World Cup bid
Mar 30 2026
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they …
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Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly
Mar 30 2026
A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany's blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on …
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Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni
Mar 30 2026
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' …
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Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL
Mar 30 2026
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super …
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Hodgson says surprise return to management is only for short-term
Mar 30 2026
Former England boss Roy Hodgson says his surprise return to management at Championship side Bristol City will not extend …
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Cardiff City lose compensation case over Emiliano Sala death
Mar 30 2026
A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City's compensation claim for 122 million euros ($140 million) in a financial …
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Cardiff lose 122 mn euro compensation case over Emiliano Sala death
Mar 30 2026
A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City's compensation claim valued at 122 million euros ($140 million), in a …
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Tuchel defends Rice and Saka after England withdrawals
Mar 30 2026
Thomas Tuchel insisted Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England against Japan after the Arsenal …
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Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports
Mar 30 2026
Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight …
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Kenya's former NY marathon champion Korir gets 5-year doping ban
Mar 30 2026
Kenya's 2021 New York marathon champion Albert Korir has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned …
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Lukaku says 'could never turn back on Napoli' after treatment row
Mar 30 2026
Romelu Lukaku on Monday defended his decision to undergo treatment in his home country rather than at his club after …
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Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR
Mar 30 2026
More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a …
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Australian Rules player banned for wiping blood on face of opponent
Mar 30 2026
A top Australian Rules player was Monday slapped with a three-match ban for wiping blood from his nose on the face of an …
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Hull KR's treble-winner Peters to coach new side PNG Chiefs in NRL
Mar 30 2026
Hull Kingston Rovers' Willie Peters, who steered the rugby league club to the treble in 2025, was on Monday unveiled as …
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Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut
Mar 30 2026
Four-time World Cup winners Italy hope to end a 12-year absence from football's biggest stage on Tuesday, while Kosovo …
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IPL captain takes pop at Cricket Australia over record-buy Green
Mar 30 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane aimed a dig at Cricket Australia after $2.7 million all-rounder Cameron …
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Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes
Mar 30 2026
The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent …
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NBA-best Thunder beat Knicks as Boston seal playoff spot
Mar 30 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100 on …
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King Kimi, Max misery, Bearman smash: Japan GP talking points
Mar 30 2026
Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen endured another …
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Test star Carey the hero as South Australia win Sheffield Shield final
Mar 30 2026
A gritty century from Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey helped South Australia clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles …
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Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open
Mar 30 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on …
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All Blacks prop Williams out of Super Rugby season with back infection
Mar 30 2026
All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams was Monday ruled out of the rest of the Super Rugby season …
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Defending champ Kim Hyo-joo holds off Korda to win LPGA Ford Championship
Mar 30 2026
Defending champion Kim Hyo-joo won the LPGA Ford Championship on Sunday, seizing her second title in as many weeks as …
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World number two Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open
Mar 29 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on …
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Woodland takes Houston Open, first win since 2019 US Open
Mar 29 2026
Gary Woodland, who weeks ago spoke about stress issues in the wake of 2023 brain surgery, won for the first time since …
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Doue brace leads France past Colombia in friendly
Mar 29 2026
Desire Doue struck twice as a much-changed France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in the United States on Sunday, with …
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Rain halts Miami Open men's final with Sinner one set up
Mar 29 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner had a one-set lead over Jiri Lehecka when rain halted play in the ATP Masters 1000 final …
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Italy's Bezzecchi wins fifth MotoGP in a row by taking US Grand Prix
Mar 29 2026
Marco Bezzecchi captured his fifth consecutive MotoGP victory on Sunday by winning the United States Grand Prix, …
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Defiant Pochettino ready for 'even greater' Portugal test
Mar 29 2026
US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Tuesday's pre-World Cup clash with Portugal to be an even tougher assignment …
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Rohit and Rickelton power Mumbai to IPL win over Kolkata
Mar 29 2026
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit blistering half-centuries to lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over …
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Ter Stegen's World Cup chances 'very slim', says Nagelsmann
Mar 29 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was unlikely to go to the World Cup …
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Philipsen sprints to In Flanders Fields victory
Mar 29 2026
Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen won the In Flanders Fields one-day cobbled classic race in Belgium on Sunday after …
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Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival
Mar 29 2026
Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they …
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Vingegaard clinches Tour of Catalonia victory
Mar 29 2026
Jonas Vingegaard triumphed at the Tour of Catalonia on Sunday as he continued his strong start to the season, while …
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Despondent Verstappen questions Formula One future
Mar 29 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen suggested he could quit Formula One at the end of the season after enduring …
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Despondent Verstappen says Red Bull woes 'not sustainable'
Mar 29 2026
A despondent Max Verstappen said Red Bull's problems were "not sustainable" and that he was looking forward to Formula …
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