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Barca must 'make the impossible possible': coach Flick on Atletico cup challenge
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie …
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Olympic comeback queen Brignone ends ski season
AFP - 11m ago
Italian ski great Federica Brignone, who came back from injury to win two gold medals at last month's Winter Olympics, …
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South Korea outclass Iran in Asian Women's Cup opener
AFP - 3h ago
South Korea went to the top of Pool A in the Women's Asian Cup after overcoming a dogged Iran 3-0 in their tournament …
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Liverpool's Slot says his 'football heart' does not like set-piece trend
AFP - 3h ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Monday that the growing reliance on set pieces in the Premier League has sucked some of …
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A rough guide to F1 rule changes for 2026
AFP - 7h ago
The 2026 Formula One season has been flagged up as revolutionary because of the sweeping changes to chassis and power …
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Riyadh's King Fahd stadium to host 2027 Asian Cup final
AFP - 8h ago
Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials …
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'Superman Sanju' toast of India after T20 World Cup heroics
AFP - 8h ago
India on Monday hailed Sanju Samson as a "game-changer" after the opener's batting masterclass in Kolkata took the …
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Travel chaos, but F1 season-opener in Australia 'ready to go'
AFP - 8h ago
Australian Formula One chief Travis Auld said Monday travel chaos due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran is not expected to …
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Lunar New Year heartache for Chinese team at Women's Asian Cup
AFP - 8h ago
Skipper Wu Haiyan said Monday the Chinese team was trying not to dwell on missing Lunar New Year celebrations with …
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Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup
AFP - 9h ago
Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a …
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New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season
AFP - 10h ago
The start of any Formula One season is a game of smoke and mirrors: this one, which gets underway in Melbourne on March …
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World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices
AFP - 10h ago
From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup …
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Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game NBA winning streak
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Jalen Brunson scored 25 points as the New York Knicks' halted San Antonio’s 11-game NBA winning streak with an emphatic …
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Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando
AFP - 8h ago
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down to complete a 4-2 victory over Orlando City in Major …
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Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third
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Arsenal reestablished a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on …
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Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
AFP - 10h ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent …
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Lowry collapses late again, Echavarria snatches victory in Cognizant Classic
Mar 01 2026
Shane Lowry endured another agonizing collapse with a pair of late double bogeys that handed Nico Echavarria victory in …
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Aubameyang strikes twice as Marseille edge Lyon in Ligue 1
Mar 01 2026
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Marseille fought back to win 3-2 at home to Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday to …
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Juve stay in Champions League hunt with last-gasp Roma draw
Mar 01 2026
Juventus maintained their hopes of reaching next season's Champions League after bouncing back from two goals down to …
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Leweling doubles up as Stuttgart sink sorry Wolfsburg
Mar 01 2026
Jamie Leweling grabbed a first-half brace and Deniz Undav scored again as Stuttgart cruised to a 4-0 home victory over …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Mar 01 2026
Arsenal's lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race remains five points after both sides ground out …
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Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea
Mar 01 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are happy to embrace their 'Set-Piece FC' nickname after using their deadly corner routines to …
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Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback
Mar 01 2026
Sevilla came from two goals down to snatch a thrilling 2-2 derby draw against Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga.
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India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir
Mar 01 2026
Head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Sanju Samson for keeping India's T20 World Cup hopes alive with his match-winning …
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Arsenal win set-piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost
Mar 01 2026
Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 …
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Samson's 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England
Mar 01 2026
Sanju Samson's sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India's dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as they knocked out …
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Spurs have 'big problems' says Tudor as relegation risk persists
Mar 01 2026
Tottenham "lacked everything" in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, according to interim boss Igor Tudor, as their fears …
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World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
Mar 01 2026
The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global …
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Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs
Mar 01 2026
Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third …
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Dortmund captain Can out for season with ACL tear
Mar 01 2026
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can will miss the remainder of the season after scans confirmed he tore his ACL in …
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Briton Brennan bursts to Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne triumph
Mar 01 2026
The 20-year-old British sprinter Matthew Brennan rocketed out of an accelerating pack to win the Flemish classic …
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AC Milan consolidate top-four credentials with win at Cremonese
Mar 01 2026
AC Milan moved closer to Champions League football next season after two late strikes gave them a 2-0 win at Cremonese …
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West Indies post 195-4 against India in T20 World Cup do-or-die clash
Mar 01 2026
The West Indies scored 195-4 after being asked to bat against India in their winner-takes-all final Super Eights clash …
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South Africa 'embrace pressure' and favourites tag, says coach
Mar 01 2026
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad on Sunday said the team has embraced its favourite tag in the T20 World Cup as they …
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South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final
Mar 01 2026
South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday …
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Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed
Mar 01 2026
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his …
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Goggia tightens grip on World Cup super-G with victory in Andorra
Mar 01 2026
Italian skier Sofia Goggia moved a step closer to her first ever women's World Cup super-G title with victory in Soldeu, …
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Raza steers Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa
Mar 01 2026
Skipper Sikandar Raza hit 73 to guide Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa in their last T20 World Cup Super Eights …
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Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup
Mar 01 2026
Star striker Sam Kerr hit the target as Australia made an unconvincing start to the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday with a …
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Marquez says 'unlucky' to retire from MotoGP season opener
Mar 01 2026
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said he was "unlucky" after a damaged wheel forced him out of the season-opening …
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Bezzecchi wins MotoGP opener as wheel woe forces Marquez out
Mar 01 2026
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP season-opening grand prix in Thailand from pole position on Sunday as defending world …
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Green clinches Singapore title with help from caddie husband
Mar 01 2026
Australia's Hannah Green lifted the LPGA Tour's HSBC Women's World Championship for a second time --with her husband …
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Iran prepare for Women's Asian Cup as bombs drop on homeland
Mar 01 2026
Football chiefs offered "full support and assistance" to the Iranian team in Australia Sunday for the Women's Asian Cup …
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Bezzecchi wins MotoGP opener as Marquez retires
Mar 01 2026
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP season-opening grand prix in Thailand from pole position on Sunday as defending world …
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Pakistan cricket's lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit
Mar 01 2026
Pakistan's shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended Saturday when the team …
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Cobolli downs Tiafoe to claim Mexican Open
Mar 01 2026
Italy's Flavio Cobolli defeated Frances Tiafoe of the United States in straight sets to claim the third ATP Tour title …
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Takele defends Tokyo Marathon title after sprint finish
Mar 01 2026
Ethiopia's Tadese Takele successfully defended his Tokyo Marathon title on Sunday, edging Kenya's Geoffrey Toroitich in …
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Doncic shines as Lakers cruise past depleted Warriors
Mar 01 2026
Luka Doncic marked his birthday with 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers boosted their playoff hopes with a 129-101 …
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76ers' center Embiid to miss at least three games with oblique strain
Mar 01 2026
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will miss at least three games with a right oblique strain, the NBA team said …
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Brumbies' 'mental resolve' keeps them unbeaten in Super Rugby
Mar 01 2026
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hailed his side's "mental resolve" after they keep their cool to score two late tries …
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'Turning point' as Crusaders notch first Super Rugby win
Feb 28 2026
Coach Rob Penney labelled the Canterbury Crusaders' first win of the Super Rugby season a "turning point" after the …
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PSG win to extend lead over Lens at top of Ligue 1
Feb 28 2026
Bradley Barcola scored and Desire Doue had a penalty saved as Paris Saint-Germain held on for a 1-0 win away to Le Havre …
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Inter continue Scudetto march after Champions League humbling
Feb 28 2026
Inter Milan bounced back from Champions League elimination with Saturday's 2-0 win over Genoa which continued their …
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Barca's Yamal nets hat-trick in Villarreal romp, Atletico go third
Feb 28 2026
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday …
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Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopes
Feb 28 2026
Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich bagged a late winner as Bayern Munich came back to triumph 3-2 at Borussia …
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Man City win to close on Arsenal as Liverpool hit five
Feb 28 2026
Manchester City shrugged off the absence of Erling Haaland to close to within two points of Premier League leaders …
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Guardiola expects short absence for injured Haaland
Feb 28 2026
Pep Guardiola is confident Erling Haaland's injury will not be a "big issue" after the Manchester City striker missed …
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Liverpool's set play transformation a return to 'normal' for Slot
Feb 28 2026
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said his side have played better this season and lost, but underlined the impact of set pieces …
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Semenyo sinks Leeds as Man City close gap on Arsenal
Feb 28 2026
Antoine Semenyo fired Manchester City to a gritty 1-0 win over Leeds on Saturday as the Premier League title chasers …
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Last-gasp Lukaku saves Napoli's blushes at rock-bottom Verona
Feb 28 2026
Romelu Lukaku kept Napoli on course for a Champions League spot with a last-gasp winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over …
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Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Agha after T20 World Cup exit
Feb 28 2026
A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had "underperformed" after they exited the T20 World Cup on Saturday, but held …
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Under-strength Toulouse overpower Montauban in Top 14
Feb 28 2026
Even shorn of stars retained by the France Six Nations squad, Top 14 champions Toulouse hammered rock-bottom Montauban …
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First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal
Feb 28 2026
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday …
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New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss
Feb 28 2026
New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on …
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Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws
Feb 28 2026
Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor …
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Liverpool hit five past West Ham, Haaland-less City face Leeds test
Feb 28 2026
Liverpool climbed into the Premier League's top five with a 5-2 win over struggling West Ham on Saturday, as Manchester …
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Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win
Feb 28 2026
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening …
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Farhan keeps Pakistan hopes alive as they post 212-8 against Sri Lanka
Feb 28 2026
Sahibzada Farhan became the first player to score two centuries in the same T20 World Cup as Pakistan kept their …
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Bournemouth held by Sunderland in blow to European bid
Feb 28 2026
Bournemouth were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland as the Cherries missed a chance to bolster their bid to qualify for …
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VAR expanded to include second bookings and corners for World Cup
Feb 28 2026
VAR's scope has been extended to cover second yellow cards and corners in time for the World Cup after a meeting of …
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Germany's Aicher wins women's super-G in Soldeu
Feb 28 2026
Germany's Emma Aicher powered to her third World Cup win of the season in the women's super-G in Soldeu on Saturday, …
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Acosta wins season-opening MotoGP sprint after Marquez penalty
Feb 28 2026
Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said he had no complaints after a final-lap penalty cost him victory in …
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Kerr says only '85 percent' fit for Women's Asian Cup
Feb 28 2026
Australia captain Sam Kerr admitted Saturday she was still only "85 percent" fit leading into the Women's Asian Cup, but …
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Messi's Inter Miami to visit White House: US media
Feb 28 2026
Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club's 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel …
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Thunder beat Nuggets in overtime on Gilgeous-Alexander's return
Feb 28 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury return with a hard-fought 127-121 NBA …
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'It's surreal': Zimbabwe superfans revel in unexpected ride to India
Feb 28 2026
A group of Zimbabwe superfans told AFP "it felt surreal" to be watching their team in the Super Eights in India -- days …
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Bezzecchi beats Marquez to pole at season-opening Thailand MotoGP
Feb 28 2026
Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the MotoGP season-opening sprint and grand prix in Thailand on Saturday, with …
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Former All Black Bridge hailed for influence at Western Force
Feb 28 2026
Western Force coach Simon Cron says new recruit George Bridge is an "amazing leader" after the former All Blacks winger …
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'Brilliant industry' sees Reds down Highlanders in Super Rugby
Feb 28 2026
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss hailed his team's "brilliant industry" with special praise for Wallabies flyhalf Carter …
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Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea
Feb 27 2026
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior believes his spell at Stamford Bridge can end the club's turbulent period if he is given …
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Wolves secure rare win to dent Villa's bid for Champions League place
Feb 27 2026
Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against …
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Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor
Feb 27 2026
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has admitted his struggling side are not fit enough as he pledged to "put some petrol …
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Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances
Feb 27 2026
Lens saw their chances of winning the French Ligue 1 title suffer a fresh setback on Friday in a 1-1 draw with …
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NFL salary cap passes $300 mn for first time
Feb 27 2026
NFL teams will each have a salary cap above $300 million for the first time, the league said Friday, as American …
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Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place
Feb 27 2026
Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting …
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Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion
Feb 27 2026
Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground as fans invaded the pitch during chaotic scenes at a match in Puerto Rico on …
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O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic
Feb 27 2026
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill believes it is "absolutely extraordinary" that Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl has …
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Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand
Feb 27 2026
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win over New …
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Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final
Feb 27 2026
Daniil Medvedev is one victory away from repeating a title run for the first time in his career after he punched his …
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Golfer Pavan undergoes surgery after freak lift fall
Feb 27 2026
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he faces a lengthy recovery following surgery on his back and shoulder after falling …
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Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights
Feb 27 2026
England bowled a team high 16 overs of spin to restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash …
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Arteta backs Gyokeres to impact Arsenal's trophy charge
Feb 27 2026
Mikel Arteta expects Viktor Gyokeres to have a major impact on Arsenal's quadruple bid after the revitalised striker's …
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'Impressive' Maguire has Man Utd future says Carrick
Feb 27 2026
Michael Carrick insisted on Friday Harry Maguire has a long-term future at Manchester United as the "impressive" …
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'Games you live for': Rosenior relishes Chelsea's PSG tie
Feb 27 2026
Liam Rosenior can't wait for Chelsea's blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain after they …
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Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate
Feb 27 2026
Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against …
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Suter wins as Aicher closes gap on absent Vonn in downhill title race
Feb 27 2026
Germany's Emma Aicher reduced the gap to World Cup downhill leader Lindsey Vonn, whose season ended with her horror …
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Man City have learnt lessons from Real Madrid clashes: Guardiola
Feb 27 2026
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have learnt valuable lessons from their long-running Champions League rivalry with …
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Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Feb 27 2026
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'
Feb 27 2026
Mohamed Salah may be experiencing the worst goal drought of his Premier League career but Liverpool manager Arne Slot …
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Beating Dortmund 'a mini title', says Bayern's Kompany
Feb 27 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said the scale of the Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday means …
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Amorim axe could cost Man Utd £16 million
Feb 27 2026
Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost …
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Bezzecchi beats Marquez in season-opening Thailand MotoGP practice
Feb 27 2026
Marco Bezzecchi set a new track record to finish fastest ahead of defending world champion Marc Marquez in practice for …
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