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Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
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Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League …
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NBA investigating Jokic's brother for punching fan: reports
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The NBA is investigating an incident where Strahinja Jokic, older brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, punched a …
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Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal: interview
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WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has revealed she contemplated suicide during her nine-month ordeal in a Russian jail that …
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USADA calls for WADA overhaul, probe into China swim doping
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The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) called Tuesday for an overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and an …
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Unbeaten Stoinis ton helps Lucknow chase 211 to beat CSK
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Australia's Marcus Stoinis hit an unbeaten 124 as Lucknow Super Giants chased down a target of 211 with six wickets and …
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Roma's Ndicka gets all clear to train after on-pitch collapse
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Roma defender Evan Ndicka has been given a medical green light to restart "provisional and observed" training after …
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Inter put back parade and Torino game to create Sunday title party
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Inter Milan said on Tuesday that they have pushed back their title celebration and their next Serie A game and both …
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US Justice Dept to pay $139 mn to USA Gymnastics sex abuse victims
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The United States Justice Department said Tuesday it had agreed to pay almost $139 million to victims of sex abuser …
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NFL Chiefs extend contracts for coach Reid, top execs
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and team president Mark Donovan have received …
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Muscles and masterpieces: Louvre offers Olympic sport sessions
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The Louvre museum in Paris announced Tuesday that it planned to organise yoga and sport sessions in its famed galleries …
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Badosa 'fighting' for tennis career despite doctors' concerns
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Former world number two Paula Badosa on Tuesday vowed to "keep fighting" for her career despite doctors telling her "it …
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Feyenoord boss Slot leading race for Liverpool job - reports
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Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, according …
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French police union threatens to disrupt Olympics relay
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A French police trade union threatened Tuesday to disrupt the Olympics torch relay ahead of the start of the Paris Games …
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Belgian rider Van Aert back in training after crash
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Belgian rider Wout van Aert has returned to road training less than a month after being seriously injured in a crash, …
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Klopp warns title-chasing Liverpool over 'derby fever' in Everton clash
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Jurgen Klopp warned his title-chasing Liverpool team that they will have to cope with "derby fever" as he prepares to …
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No Russian fencers at Paris Olympics: European federation
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No fencers from Russia or Belarus will take part in the Paris Olympics after those eligible under a neutral banner did …
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Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
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French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move
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France's record goal scorer Olivier Giroud has reached agreement with Los Angeles FC to join the Major League Soccer …
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European rights court to examine Semenya's appeal on May 15
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) confirmed Tuesday that it will examine the appeal of double Olympic champion …
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Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter
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Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities", the English …
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Luis Enrique wants to 'mark history' with PSG treble
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of Ligue 1, …
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Nottingham Forest to get access to VAR audio after penalties furore
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Nottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio related to three rejected penalty claims …
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Ten Hag says reaction to Man Utd FA Cup win a 'disgrace'
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Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was "a …
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What we know about Chinese swimming doping revelations
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Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics but were …
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Inter's future bright under Inzaghi but off-field uncertainty reigns
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Inter Milan are flying high after sealing the Serie A title by winning the Milan derby but off-field uncertainty is …
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Kewell tells Yokohama to summon spirit of Istanbul to reach final
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Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos side can emulate his 2005 Istanbul success with Liverpool and "do something …
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Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Knicks stun Sixers
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Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat …
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Flailing Crusaders rubbish 'childish' calls to sack coach Penney
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Canterbury Crusaders' chief executive rejected Tuesday "childish" calls to sack coach Rob Penney with the defending …
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Thailand keen to host F1 race on streets of Bangkok
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Formula One fans could be treated to the sight of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton roaring around the steamy streets of …
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Knicks rally late to stun Sixers, take 2-0 NBA playoff series lead
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The New York Knicks scored eight points in the final 27.4 seconds to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday and …
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Ruben Amorim: Portugal's next coaching superstar, tipped for Liverpool
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Twenty years ago it was Jose Mourinho. Now it is Ruben Amorim who appears set to move from Portugal to the Premier …
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South Korea's Son Jun-ho joins fifth-tier side after China release
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South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho has joined an amateur fifth-tier club on his comeback from 10 months' …
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Playoff-hungry NHL Sabres re-hire Ruff as head coach
Apr 22 2024
Lindy Ruff, the fifth-winningest coach in NHL history, was hired Monday for a second stint as head coach of the Buffalo …
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Inter Milan seal Scudetto in derby thriller with AC Milan
Apr 22 2024
Inter Milan sealed the Serie A title on Monday after beating AC Milan 2-1 and creating an unassailable lead at the top …
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Hornets, Kings among NBA Draft tie-breaker winners
Apr 22 2024
The Charlotte Hornets have the third-best odds of capturing the top pick in next month's NBA Draft Lottery after winning …
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Inzaghi rises to managerial elite after romping to first Scudetto
Apr 22 2024
Simone Inzaghi claimed his place at football management's top table after sealing the first Serie A title of his …
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Former Falcons quarterback Ryan retires from NFL
Apr 22 2024
Matt Ryan, the former Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts quarterback who was the 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player, …
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WADA reject cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'
Apr 22 2024
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday rejected accusations of a cover-up during their investigation into Chinese …
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Djokovic skips Madrid Open but is aiming for Rome
Apr 22 2024
World number one and record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play at the Madrid Open this week but is …
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Key players from Inter's title triumph
Apr 22 2024
Inter Milan strode to their 20th Italian league title on Monday after blowing away the rest of Serie A and crowing …
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Inter Milan win Serie A title in derby thriller with AC Milan
Apr 22 2024
Inter Milan won Serie A on Monday after beating AC Milan 2-1 and creating an unassailable lead at the top of the league …
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Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards
Apr 22 2024
Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time at the Laureus Awards ceremony on …
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Selby considers retirement after 'pathetic' world championship exit
Apr 22 2024
Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby is considering retirement after crashing out at the first round of the world …
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World Snooker Championship venue 'smells', says Iran's Vafaei
Apr 22 2024
Iran's Hossein Vafaei has lashed out at conditions at the venue for the World Snooker Championship, saying it "smells …
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Ireland to face New Zealand among Autumn Nations Series
Apr 22 2024
Six Nations champions Ireland will open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in a repeat of last year's World …
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Jaiswal ton powers toppers Rajasthan to big IPL win
Apr 22 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an unbeaten 104 as Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL …
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Tiger's team: Homa, Kisner and Tom Kim join Woods TGL squad
Apr 22 2024
Tiger Woods unveiled the roster, logo and colors for his new Jupiter Links team in the TGL virtual golf league on …
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French teen Risacher becomes candidate for 2024 NBA Draft: report
Apr 22 2024
French teen Zaccharie Risacher submitted paperwork to the NBA to become eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft, where he is …
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WADA: 'No credible evidence of wrongdoing' in Chinese swimming case
Apr 22 2024
The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday said his organisation had received "no credible evidence …
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Cardiff puts losses at 120m euros in dispute over Sala death
Apr 22 2024
Cardiff football club on Monday filed a complaint in a French court claiming losses of more than 120 million euros …
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Barca chief wants Clasico replay if Yamal 'ghost goal' call wrong
Apr 22 2024
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Monday the club will demand a Clasico replay if they can prove officials made a …
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Ganguly, Ponting back Pant to play T20 World Cup
Apr 22 2024
Cricket greats Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting on Monday backed India star Rishabh Pant to play the T20 World Cup in …
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Arsenal boss Arteta warns of Chelsea danger
Apr 22 2024
Mikel Arteta says Chelsea deserve to be higher in the Premier League table as he prepares his title-chasing Arsenal team …
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Italy icon Cannavaro named Udinese boss after Cioffi sacked
Apr 22 2024
Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro was named new Udinese coach on Monday after Gabriele Cioffi was sacked in an attempt to …
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Scheffler wraps up fourth win of year at RBC Heritage
Apr 22 2024
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler wrapped up his fourth win of the year on Monday, securing victory by three strokes at …
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Cole, Terry added to Premier League Hall of Fame
Apr 22 2024
Andrew Cole and John Terry have been inducted into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, the English top flight announced …
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Ten Hag under mounting pressure at Man Utd despite reaching FA Cup final
Apr 22 2024
Manchester United have kept their season alive by reaching the FA Cup final for a second straight year but their chaotic …
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Barca's De Jong to miss end of season with ankle sprain - reports
Apr 22 2024
Frenkie de Jong is set to miss the rest of the season after Barcelona confirmed on Monday the midfielder suffered an …
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African players in Europe: Gueye, Foster end goal droughts
Apr 22 2024
Senegalese Idrissa Gueye and South African Lyle Foster ended Premier League goal droughts at the weekend while helping …
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Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Apr 22 2024
Rafael Nadal will represent Team Europe at the Laver Cup in Berlin this September in what could be one of the final …
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China calls swimmer doping reports 'fake news'
Apr 22 2024
Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo …
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Djokovic skips Madrid Open, Nadal to face teen Blanch
Apr 22 2024
World number one and record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play at the Madrid Open this week.
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Memory of 'Chariots of Fire' hero Liddell burns bright for daughter
Apr 22 2024
Patricia Russell was only six when she said farewell to her father Eric Liddell for what turned out to be the final time …
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Indian prodigy, 17, makes chess history
Apr 22 2024
A 17-year-old from India will become the youngest player to challenge for the World Chess Championship crown after …
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Carragher accuses Forest of lacking 'class' after VAR rant
Apr 22 2024
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has accused Nottingham Forest of lacking "class" after the club launched a …
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Demolition man Head, Pandya booed, red-hot Kohli: IPL talking points
Apr 22 2024
The Indian Premier League is around the halfway mark this season with teams scrambling to make the top four of the T20 …
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Thunder edge Pelicans in thriller, Celtics, Bucks and Clippers win playoff openers
Apr 22 2024
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a go-ahead basket with 32.5 seconds left on Sunday as Western Conference top seeds …
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'I have nothing to hide' says motorsport boss Ben Sulayem
Apr 22 2024
Motorsport boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he has "nothing to hide" and "I play by the rules" after being cleared of …
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Australian swim coach rejects claims of systemic Chinese doping
Apr 22 2024
An Australian coach who works with the Chinese Swimming Association has rejected claims of systemic state-run doping, …
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Star Zhou, golden oldies, prickly Horner: Chinese GP talking points
Apr 22 2024
Max Verstappen won the main race and the sprint in another all-conquering display as the Chinese Grand Prix returned for …
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Wolff, Horner clash anew over Verstappen's Red Bull future
Apr 22 2024
Toto Wolff and Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner have reignited their war of words over Max Verstappen after the …
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Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
Apr 22 2024
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the …
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Game on! Dutch darts world hits the Bullseye
Apr 22 2024
The packed stadium shudders as thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans bounce around, chanting the name of their favourite …
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Red-hot Scheffler on brink of fourth win of the year
Apr 22 2024
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was on the brink of his fourth win in five starts this year when play was suspended …
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Ohtani passes Matsui for most MLB homers by Japanese player
Apr 22 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani belted his 176th career home run to move past Hideki Matsui for most homers …
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Bellingham brings Madrid to brink of title with Clasico winner
Apr 22 2024
Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday with a "fundamental" …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Apr 22 2024
Arsenal and Liverpool bounced back from European exits and shock Premier League home defeats last weekend to move back …
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Veteran Australian swim coach rejects claims of systemic Chinese doping
Apr 21 2024
A veteran Australian coach who works with the Chinese Swimming Association has rejected claims of systemic state-run …
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Korda captures Chevron crown for second major, LPGA record fifth straight win
Apr 21 2024
World number one Nelly Korda matched an LPGA record with her fifth consecutive victory on Sunday, winning the Chevron …
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Nelly Korda takes Chevron title for LPGA record-tying fifth win in a row
Apr 21 2024
World number one Nelly Korda matched an LPGA record with her fifth consecutive victory on Sunday, winning the Chevron …
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Tatum leads Celtics over Heat, Clippers thrash Mavs in NBA playoff openers
Apr 21 2024
Jayson Tatum posted his first playoff triple-double to propel Boston to an NBA playoff series opening victory over Miami …
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PSG crush Lyon to stand on brink of Ligue 1 title
Apr 21 2024
Paris Saint-Germain are on the brink of winning another French Ligue 1 title after crushing Lyon 4-1 on Sunday, the same …
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'Shameful' La Liga has no goal-line technology: Barca coach Xavi
Apr 21 2024
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez blasted La Liga for not employing goal-line technology after his team's 3-2 Clasico …
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Kiwi racer Dixon wins IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix
Apr 21 2024
New Zealand's Scott Dixon held off American Colton Herta on a tight-fuel run over the final laps to win Sunday's IndyCar …
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Bellingham snatches Madrid dramatic Clasico win over Barcelona
Apr 21 2024
Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to take them 11 …
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Horschel wins Puntacana title after electric final round
Apr 21 2024
Billy Horschel fired a final round 63 to win the PGA Tour's Puntacana Championship on Sunday by two strokes from …
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Monaco beat Brest to take second place in Ligue 1, Marseille draw
Apr 21 2024
Japan's Takumi Minamino was on target as Monaco beat Brest 2-0 away in Ligue 1 on Sunday to climb above their opponents …
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Iran world snooker star says 'smelly' Crucible can learn from China
Apr 21 2024
Iran's Hossein Vafaei said Sunday that the Crucible Theatre venue for the world snooker championships "smells really …
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Tatum leads Celtics to game one win over Heat in NBA playoffs
Apr 21 2024
Led by a triple double from Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics cruised to a 114-94 win over the Miami Heat in the opening …
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Man Utd 'got away with it' in FA Cup semi-final, admits Ten Hag
Apr 21 2024
Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United "got away with it" after his team won an FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout …
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Leverkusen stay unbeaten with last-gasp strike at Dortmund
Apr 21 2024
Josip Stanisic scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time as Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 45 games …
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Man Utd edge Coventry on penalties to set up Man City FA Cup final
Apr 21 2024
Manchester United recovered from an astonishing collapse to beat Coventry on penalties in an FA Cup classic on Sunday, …
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Hurting Atletico fall to defeat at Alaves
Apr 21 2024
Atletico Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to dent their chances of a top four finish and end …
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Klopp backs 'massive quality' in Liverpool squad to launch title fight
Apr 21 2024
Jurgen Klopp said his decision to trust the depth of his squad had been rewarded after a 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday …
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Chapman leads New Zealand to shock win over Pakistan in third T20
Apr 21 2024
Mark Chapman hit an undefeated 87 to lead an under-strength New Zealand to a shock seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in …
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Liverpool bounce back to keep title bid alive, Forest fume after Everton defeat
Apr 21 2024
Liverpool got back on track after a miserable week as a 3-1 win at Fulham kept their Premier League title bid alive, …
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Man Utd beat Coventry on penalties to set up Man City FA Cup final
Apr 21 2024
Manchester United overcame an astonishing collapse to beat Coventry on penalties in an FA Cup classic on Sunday, setting …
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Monaco beat Brest to take second place in Ligue 1
Apr 21 2024
Japan's Takumi Minamino was on target as Monaco beat Brest 2-0 away in Ligue 1 on Sunday to climb above their opponents …
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Liverpool win at Fulham to reignite Premier League title challenge
Apr 21 2024
Liverpool got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday to move level on …
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Ryu grabs one-shot Chevron lead over Korda, Henderson
Apr 21 2024
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran made three birdies Sunday morning to grab a one-stroke lead over history-chasing Nelly Korda …
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Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win 'biggest title' in Barcelona
Apr 21 2024
World number six Casper Ruud defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday, the biggest title …
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Emotional Pogacar claims Liege triumph ahead of Giro-Tour double bid
Apr 21 2024
Tadej Pogacar won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race on Sunday thanks to a solo break, 30km from home, before dedicating …
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