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MLS to align calendar with world's top football leagues
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Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule in 2027 to align with the world's top football leagues in a …
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England stars buy into team-first mantra: Tuchel
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Thomas Tuchel insisted England's stars have bought into his team-building ethos after Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden …
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Ronaldo red 'nothing to do with me': Ireland coach
Nov 13 2025
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card he suffered as Portugal …
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France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
Nov 13 2025
France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of …
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England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role
Nov 13 2025
Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze maintained England's flawless record on the road to the World Cup but Jude Bellingham was …
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Mbappe, Olise star as France seal spot at 2026 World Cup
Nov 13 2025
Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to …
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Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world …
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'Ready' Rees-Zammit back in Wales's starting team to face Japan
Nov 13 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Saturday's clash with Japan in …
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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier
Nov 13 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another …
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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Nov 13 2025
Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an …
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Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil
Nov 13 2025
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles take a 7-2 record and three-game winning streak into their Sunday NFL clash …
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Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on …
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Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss
Nov 13 2025
Australia coach Joe Schmidt has achieved many things in a succesful rugby career, but the former Ireland boss is looking …
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Alldritt 'takes up the torch' for France against Fiji after South Africa loss
Nov 13 2025
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday recalled Gregory Alldritt to "take up the torch" as captain this weekend …
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Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland
Nov 13 2025
Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at …
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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive
Nov 13 2025
Star striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday in an …
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Wales boss Tandy 'excited' to see Rees-Zammit start against Japan
Nov 13 2025
Wales coach Steve Tandy said giving a start to Louis Rees-Zammit against Japan on Saturday was a "straightforward" …
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Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany
Nov 13 2025
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday backed Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to lead the line for his injury-hit …
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Fiji unchanged for France Autumn Nations Series trip
Nov 13 2025
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne announced on Thursday an unchanged starting lineup for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series …
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All Blacks boss Robertson at ease with 'respectful' England challenge to haka
Nov 13 2025
Scott Robertson insists New Zealand will have no qualms with a challenge to the haka from England at Twickenham on …
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France scrum-half Serin commits for two more seasons to Toulon
Nov 13 2025
France international scrum-half Baptiste Serin has extended his contract with French Top 14 side Toulon for two seasons …
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De Minaur knocks out Fritz to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Nov 13 2025
Alex de Minaur kept alive his chances of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after beating Taylor Fritz …
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Australia turn to O'Connor in search of Ireland inspiration
Nov 13 2025
James O'Connor has been summoned to revive Australia's faltering Autumn Nations Series campaign, with the veteran …
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Hansen and Prendergast start for Ireland against Australia
Nov 13 2025
Ireland's Mack Hansen will make a first Test start at full-back against his native Australia on Saturday, with Sam …
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McIlroy two shots off the lead as Kim top after round one in Dubai
Nov 13 2025
Rory McIlroy took a big first step towards capturing a seventh Order of Merit crown when he opened with a six-under par …
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Ikitau and O'Connor return as Wallabies make changes for Ireland
Nov 13 2025
Len Ikitau and James O'Connor have both been recalled to Australia's back-line as the Wallabies look to revive their …
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England great Anderson to play on for Lancashire
Nov 13 2025
James Anderson has signed a new one-year contract at county club Lancashire, meaning England's all-time most successful …
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Quesada sticks with Italy's Wallabies heroes for Springboks Test
Nov 13 2025
Gonzalo Quesada largely kept faith with the Italy team that stunned Australia last weekend, making just one change to …
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Springboks ring changes for Italy clash
Nov 13 2025
Rassie Erasmus on Thursday made sweeping changes to his South Africa team for the Autumn Series clash with Italy, …
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South Africa announces plan to bid for Olympic Games
Nov 13 2025
South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said Thursday, aiming to …
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South Africa's Bavuma says winning in India top ambition
Nov 13 2025
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Thursday said that the world champions are battle-ready to achieve their …
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Alldritt back to captain France against Fiji after South Africa loss
Nov 13 2025
Gregory Alldritt will captain France against Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend having been dropped for the …
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India's top tennis player says denied China visa
Nov 13 2025
India's top-ranked men's tennis player Sumit Nagal said China denied him a visa weeks before he was set to appear at an …
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Scott Barrett returns to skipper All Blacks against England
Nov 13 2025
Scott Barrett will return from injury to captain New Zealand against England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks …
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Spinners decide Tests in India, Gill says before South Africa opener
Nov 13 2025
India captain Shubman Gill said on Thursday fast bowlers could play a key role in the opening Test against South Africa, …
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Sri Lanka to stay in Pakistan after bomb, games move to Rawalpindi
Nov 13 2025
Sri Lanka's cricket board said Thursday that its players will remain in Pakistan to complete a one-day international …
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Curry lifts Warriors over Spurs, Thunder rout Lakers, Jokic shines
Nov 13 2025
Stephen Curry scored 46 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied to stun the San Antonio Spurs 125-120 on Wednesday …
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Duffy takes four as New Zealand crush West Indies to seal T20 series
Nov 13 2025
Jacob Duffy took 4-35 as New Zealand romped to a crushing eight-wicket win in the fifth T20 international against the …
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Smith says England speed kings could struggle in Ashes
Nov 13 2025
Steve Smith believes England may have picked the wrong bowlers for the Ashes, suggesting Australian wickets will be …
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Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify …
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Bayern stun Arsenal, Man Utd sink PSG in Women's Champions League
Nov 13 2025
Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, as …
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Skubal, Skenes win MLB Cy Young Awards for top pitchers
Nov 13 2025
Detroit's Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday and Paul Skenes was named …
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Gauff and Fritz back for United Cup against Swiatek's Poland
Nov 13 2025
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will spearhead the United States' title defence at the mixed teams United Cup in Australia, …
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Clippers' Beal to have season-ending surgery - report
Nov 12 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal will have surgery for a hip fracture and miss the rest of the NBA season, his …
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Portugal's Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him
Nov 12 2025
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in …
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England set for Etihad start to Euro 2028 tournament campaign
Nov 12 2025
England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with …
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Baxter says England must be 'selfless' to see off All Blacks
Nov 12 2025
Fin Baxter believes a "selfless' approach holds the key to England's hopes of a rare win over New Zealand when they face …
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Bayern battle back to shock Arsenal in Women's Champions League
Nov 12 2025
Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday.
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Scotland 'optimistic' Russell will be fit to face Argentina
Nov 12 2025
Scotland are increasingly confident senior players Finn Russell and Zander Fagerson will be fit to face Argentina with …
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New Zealand coach Robertson says Twickenham visit is 'why I'm doing the job'
Nov 12 2025
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson cannot wait to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks continue their …
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Auger-Aliassime beats Shelton to get off mark at ATP Finals
Nov 12 2025
Felix Auger-Aliassime got his ATP Finals bid up and running on Wednesday by beating Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 …
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Rees-Zammit back in Wales 'happy place' after Test return
Nov 12 2025
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Wednesday he had been back to his "happy place" after ending his 18-month exile …
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Chelsea winger Sterling's house burgled
Nov 12 2025
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling and his family were at home when burglars broke into the property last weekend.
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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
Nov 12 2025
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot …
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Wolves appoint Edwards as manager in bid to avoid relegation
Nov 12 2025
Premier League strugglers Wolves confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half …
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Tuchel warns Bellingham must fight for England berth at World Cup
Nov 12 2025
Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England's …
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Mbappe says France football team 'to remember' Paris terror victims
Nov 12 2025
France captain Kylian Mbappe said the national football team wished to remember all the victims of the 2015 Paris terror …
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Joshua decision on 2025 bout imminent - promoter
Nov 12 2025
A decision on whether former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua will fight in 2025 will be made later this …
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India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series
Nov 12 2025
Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world …
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Messi return 'unrealistic', says Barca president Laporta
Nov 12 2025
Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is "unrealistic", the club's president Joan …
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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
Nov 12 2025
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup …
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Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1
Nov 12 2025
Tyrese Maxey and hometown hero Justin Edwards sparked the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 102-100 on Tuesday while …
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Australia's Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out
Nov 12 2025
Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared to continue his preparations for the first Ashes Test against England after …
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Australia's Hazlewood in injury scare ahead of first Ashes Test
Nov 12 2025
Australia suffered a double injury scare Wednesday ahead of the first Ashes Test against England with pacemen Josh …
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No ordinary Joe: Stokes backs Root to fire in Australia
Nov 12 2025
Skipper Ben Stokes hailed Joe Root as England's greatest batsman Wednesday and backed him to fire in the Ashes against …
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Stokes bats away criticism of England's Ashes preparations
Nov 12 2025
Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus …
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France aim to secure World Cup place as Paris marks attacks anniversary
Nov 12 2025
France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th …
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Alcaraz fights back to beat Fritz at ATP Finals
Nov 11 2025
Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, moving to within one win of securing …
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Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka in first ODI as Agha and Rauf shine
Nov 11 2025
Pakistan rode on a fighting century from Salman Agha and four wickets from Haris Rauf to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in …
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Ford returns to pull England strings against All Blacks
Nov 11 2025
Sale fly-half George Ford was recalled to England's starting line-up to face New Zealand at Twickenham as coach Steve …
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Atalanta turn to Palladino after Juric sacking
Nov 11 2025
Atalanta announced the arrival of Raffaele Palladino as coach on Tuesday, following on from the sacking of Ivan Juric.
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Agha hundred lifts Pakistan to 299-5 in 1st Sri Lanka ODI
Nov 11 2025
Salman Agha cracked a brilliant century to lead Pakistan to 299-5 against Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international …
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last
Nov 11 2025
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of …
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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
Nov 11 2025
The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by 'upset' Spanish federation
Nov 11 2025
Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after …
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Pistons win streak hits seven on night of NBA thrillers
Nov 11 2025
Cade Cunningham's triple double, Daniss Jenkins's three-pointer at the buzzer and Javonte Green's overtime dunk lifted …
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'Joy to beloved motherland': N.Korea football glory fuels propaganda
Nov 11 2025
North Korea is basking in its dominance of women's youth football after a third World Cup win in just over a year, …
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NHL unveils new Zurich office as part of global push
Nov 11 2025
The National Hockey League announced the opening of its new office in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday as a base for …
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Sinner dominates injury-hit Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals opener
Nov 10 2025
Italy's Jannik Sinner got his title defence off to a solid start with a dominant straight sets win over ailing Canadian …
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Atalanta sack coach Juric after poor start to season
Nov 10 2025
Croatian Ivan Juric has been sacked as coach of Atalanta after back-to-back Serie A defeats left them in the bottom half …
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Gattuso wants 'maximum commitment' as Italy's World Cup bid on the line
Nov 10 2025
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday called for "maximum commitment" from his side as the Azzurri's bid to qualify …
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'Fired-up' Fritz sees off Musetti in ATP Finals
Nov 10 2025
Taylor Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4 win …
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Injured Courtois set to miss Belgium World Cup qualifiers
Nov 10 2025
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for their World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein after …
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Fritz sees off Musetti in ATP Finals
Nov 10 2025
Taylor Fritz got his bid for a first ATP Finals crown off to the best possible start with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4 win …
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Three things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 10 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris took a 24-point lead in Formula One's drivers championship after winning Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand …
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ASC acquire majority share in Atletico Madrid
Nov 10 2025
Atletico Madrid will come under new ownership after global sports investment company Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) reached …
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Ferrari boss tells Hamilton, Leclerc to drive, not talk
Nov 10 2025
Ferrari president John Elkann issued a plea on Monday to the misfiring team's two drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles …
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NBA champion Thunder rally to down Grizzlies
Nov 10 2025
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-100 on …
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Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win as Pats streak hits seven
Nov 10 2025
Jonathan Taylor ran 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to spark the …
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Dreyer, Pellegrino lift San Diego to 4-0 MLS Cup playoff win over Portland
Nov 10 2025
Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino scored two goals apiece to lift San Diego FC to a 4-0 victory over Portland Timbers …
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NFL makes successful return to Berlin, 35 years on
Nov 10 2025
When Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley kicked a last-gasp field goal to send Sunday's NFL match to overtime, the …
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Fourth New Zealand-West Indies T20 washed out
Nov 10 2025
The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and the West Indies was abandoned because of rain on Monday after …
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Faker's T1 win third back-to-back League of Legends world crown
Nov 10 2025
South Korean giants T1, headlined by star player Faker, made history on Sunday winning their third consecutive League of …
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Lenny Wilkens, Basketball Hall of Famer as player and coach, dies
Nov 10 2025
NBA great Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Famer as both a player and a coach, has died at the age of 88, his family said …
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Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win, Pats win streak hits seven
Nov 10 2025
Jonathan Taylor ran 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, to spark the …
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Neves late show sends PSG top of Ligue 1, Strasbourg down Lille
Nov 09 2025
Joao Neves' late winner returned Paris Saint-Germain to the top of Ligue 1 as they beat Lyon 3-2 on Sunday, while …
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Griffin wins PGA Mexico title for third victory of the year
Nov 09 2025
World number 12 Ben Griffin fired a nine-under par 63 on Sunday to win the World Wide Technology Championship by two …
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Lewandowski hat-trick helps Barca punish Real Madrid slip
Nov 09 2025
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead …
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Alcaraz and Zverev make winning starts at ATP Finals
Nov 09 2025
Carlos Alcaraz made a solid start to the ATP Finals on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win over Alex de Minaur, while …
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George warns England against being overawed by the All Blacks
Nov 09 2025
Jamie George has urged England to play the team rather than the reputation when they face rugby superpower New Zealand …
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Lewandowski treble helps Barca beat Celta, cut gap on Real Madrid
Nov 09 2025
Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead …
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Inter go top of Serie A after Napoli slip-up
Nov 09 2025
Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Inter Milan who …
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