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Giannis triumphant in NBA return as Spurs win streak ends
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Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return from an eight-game NBA injury layoff on Saturday while San …
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Texans reach NFL playoffs and Ravens win to stay in hunt
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C.J. Stroud threw two early touchdown passes and the Houston Texans advanced to the NFL playoffs with a 20-16 victory …
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'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
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The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts …
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MCG curator in 'state of shock' after Ashes Test carnage
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Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matt Page said Sunday he was in a "state of shock" watching the carnage unfold …
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Australia's Head backs struggling opening partner Weatherald
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Australia's Travis Head Sunday backed under-pressure opening partner Jake Weatherald to come good after an "extremely …
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Texans edge Chargers to reach NFL playoffs
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C.J. Stroud threw two early touchdown passes and the Houston Texans advanced to the NFL playoffs with a 20-16 victory …
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Osimhen and Mane score as Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
Dec 27 2025
Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane scored on Saturday as Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa …
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Osimhen stars as Nigeria survive Tunisia rally to reach second round
Dec 27 2025
Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt …
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Late penalty miss denies Uganda AFCON win against Tanzania
Dec 27 2025
Uganda's Allan Okello missed a late penalty as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw against East African neighbours …
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
Dec 27 2025
Ollie Watkins said he hopes the Arsenal fans in his family witness him downing the Gunners on the England striker's 30th …
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
Dec 27 2025
Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier …
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Watkins stretches Villa's winning streak at Chelsea
Dec 27 2025
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain Aston Villa's unexpected Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in …
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Arteta salutes injury-hit Arsenal's survival spirit
Dec 27 2025
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's refusal to let their Premier League title challenge be ruined by injuries after they …
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Wirtz scores first Liverpool goal as Anfield remembers Jota
Dec 27 2025
Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal fired the Reds into the Premier League's top four despite an unconvincing 2-1 win …
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
Dec 27 2025
Sadio Mane's equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their …
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Wirtz breaks Liverpool duck
Dec 27 2025
Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier …
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Arsenal ignore injury woes to retain top spot with win over Brighton
Dec 27 2025
Arsenal ignored their defensive injury crisis to return to the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 win against …
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Sealed with a kiss: Guardiola revels in Cherki starring role
Dec 27 2025
Pep Guardiola is so smitten by Rayan Cherki that the Manchester City boss said he wanted to kiss the "incredible" French …
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Jota's children join tributes as Liverpool, Wolves pay respects
Dec 27 2025
Two of Diogo Jota's children were mascots at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool and Wolves paid tribute to their former …
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'Tired' Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision to end gruelling year
Dec 27 2025
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he was exhausted after defeating Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh …
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Cherki stars in Man City win at Forest
Dec 27 2025
Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that …
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Schwarz records maiden super-G success, Odermatt fourth
Dec 27 2025
Austria's Marco Schwarz recorded his eighth career World Cup success but first ever in super-G when the veteran won in …
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Smith laments lack of runs after first Ashes home Test loss for 15 years
Dec 27 2025
Captain Steve Smith said Saturday that Australia had left themselves 60 runs short and could have taken a more …
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Stokes, Smith agree two-day Tests not a good look after MCG carnage
Dec 27 2025
Ben Stokes and Steve Smith agreed Saturday a Test match ending in two days was "not want you want", joining some of the …
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Stokes hails under-fire England's courage in 'really special' Test win
Dec 27 2025
A relieved Ben Stokes hailed his team's "courage and bravery" Saturday after they finally won a Test in Australia, …
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What they said as England win 4th Ashes Test - reaction
Dec 27 2025
England won a breathless fourth Test in Melbourne on Saturday by four wickets inside two days for their first Ashes …
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England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
Dec 27 2025
A fighting England won their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years Saturday, restoring their battered pride with a …
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Closing 10-0 run lifts Bulls over 76ers while Pistons fall
Dec 27 2025
Chicago's Coby White scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the Bulls rallied to beat Philadelphia …
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England 77-2 at tea, need 98 more to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
Dec 27 2025
England raced to within 98 runs of winning a chaotic fourth Ashes Test Saturday for the loss of Ben Duckett and Brydon …
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England need 175 to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
Dec 27 2025
A pumped-up England dismissed Australia for 132 on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test Saturday to leave …
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Cricket Australia boss says short Tests 'bad for business' after MCG carnage
Dec 27 2025
Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said Saturday that short Tests were bad for business as some of the biggest names …
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Six Australia wickets fall as England fight back in 4th Ashes Test
Dec 27 2025
A pumped-up England grabbed six wickets before lunch to stay in the hunt on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test …
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Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw
Dec 26 2025
Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine Sinayoko's …
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Man Utd made to 'suffer' for Newcastle win, says Amorim
Dec 26 2025
Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad …
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Morocco made to wait for Cup of Nations knockout place after Egypt advance
Dec 26 2025
Hosts Morocco missed the chance to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after …
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Key NFL week has playoff spots, byes and seeds at stake
Dec 26 2025
New England and Seattle chase top seeds and first-round playoff byes in this weekend's penultimate games of the NFL …
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Dorgu delivers winner for depleted Man Utd against Newcastle
Dec 26 2025
Patrick Dorgu's first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben …
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Draper to miss Australian Open
Dec 26 2025
British number one Jack Draper will miss the Australian Open next month as he continues to recover from an arm injury.
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Former Ivory Coast coach Gasset dies at 72
Dec 26 2025
French football coach and ex-Ivory Coast manager Jean-Louis Gasset died on Friday at the age of 72, his former club …
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Former Montpellier coach Gasset dies at 72
Dec 26 2025
French football coach and "emblematic" figure Jean-Louis Gasset died on Friday at the age of 72, his former club …
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Salah helps 10-man Egypt beat South Africa and book last-16 place
Dec 26 2025
Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the …
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Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa and book last-16 place
Dec 26 2025
Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the …
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Australia's Ikitau facing lengthy lay-off after shoulder injury
Dec 26 2025
Australia centre Len Ikitau could be out of action for at least three months after injuring his shoulder playing for …
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Guardiola proud of Man City players' response to weighty issues
Dec 26 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his squad have responded in ideal fashion after warning them against …
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The Jukebox Man on song as Redknapp records 'dream' King George win
Dec 26 2025
English football icon Harry Redknapp recorded his biggest win in over 30 years as a racehorse owner when The Jukebox Man …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Ekitike reaping rewards for greater physicality
Dec 26 2025
Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike's run of five goals in four matches indicates the striker has heeded the Liverpool …
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Musona rescues Zimbabwe in AFCON draw with Angola
Dec 26 2025
Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the …
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'Personality' the key for Celtic boss Nancy when it comes to new signings
Dec 26 2025
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists personality will be a central consideration when he contemplates bringing fresh …
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Arteta eager to avoid repeat of Rice red card against Brighton
Dec 26 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure there is no repeat of Declan Rice's controversial red card against …
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History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
Dec 26 2025
History-making seamer Josh Tongue hailed England's bowling unit for the "amazing job" they did Friday and said more of …
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Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on crazy day at MCG
Dec 26 2025
An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 …
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Twenty wickets fall on day one as Australia gain edge in 4th Ashes Test
Dec 26 2025
An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 …
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Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings
Dec 26 2025
The Green Bay Packers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Thursday without stepping onto the field, clinching a post-season …
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Australia all out for 152 as England take charge of 4th Ashes Test
Dec 26 2025
A rampant England tore through the Australian batting to dismiss the hosts for just 152 on day one of the fourth Ashes …
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Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder
Dec 26 2025
Reigning champion Oklahoma City have the NBA's best record, but they cannot beat San Antonio, with superstar Victor …
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Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail
Dec 26 2025
Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a "bumpy" Sydney-Hobart ocean race Friday, many scattering rose petals for the …
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Palladino's Atalanta on the up as Serie A leaders Inter visit
Dec 26 2025
Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele …
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Australia reeling on 72-4 at lunch as England strike in 4th Ashes Test
Dec 26 2025
Josh Tongue took three wickets as England tore through Australia's top order Friday on a bowler-friendly deck to leave …
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Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup
Dec 26 2025
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most …
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Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
Dec 25 2025
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race …
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AFCON organisers allowing fans in for free to fill empty stands: source
Dec 25 2025
Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where …
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Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes
Dec 25 2025
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years …
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Australia opts for all-pace attack in fourth Ashes Test
Dec 25 2025
Australia will take an all-pace attack into the fourth Ashes Test, skipper Steve Smith said Thursday, while Josh Inglis …
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Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win
Dec 24 2025
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting …
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Diallo strikes to give AFCON holders Ivory Coast winning start
Dec 24 2025
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 1-0 …
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Spurs captain Romero facing increased ban after Liverpool red card
Dec 24 2025
Cristian Romero could be hit with an extended suspension after he was charged by England's ruling Football Association …
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A lack of respect? African football bows to pressure with AFCON change
Dec 24 2025
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament …
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Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan
Dec 24 2025
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening …
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Amorim wants Man Utd players to cover 'irreplaceable' Fernandes
Dec 24 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged his players to "step up" in the absence of "impossible to replace" …
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Delap and Estevao in line for Chelsea return against Aston Villa
Dec 24 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expects both Liam Delap and Estevao to be available when in-form Aston Villa visit Stamford …
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Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot
Dec 24 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League …
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Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga eager for more League Cup heroics against Che;sea
Dec 24 2025
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is relishing the prospect of knocking former club Chelsea out of the League Cup …
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Newcastle boss Howe takes no comfort from recent Man Utd record
Dec 24 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies' recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old …
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Frank warns squad to be 'grown-up' as Spurs players get Christmas Day off
Dec 24 2025
Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of …
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Stokes says England player welfare his main priority
Dec 24 2025
Captain Ben Stokes said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern Wednesday amid claims of excessive …
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Australia's Lyon determined to bounce back after surgery
Dec 24 2025
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon is determined to fight his way back into the Australian team after undergoing surgery for a torn …
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Stokes says England players' welfare his main priority
Dec 24 2025
Emotional captain Ben Stokes Wednesday said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern amid claims of …
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Japanese golf star 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78
Dec 24 2025
Japanese star Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died of colon cancer, his son …
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Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder
Dec 24 2025
Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle combined for 49 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced a second-half scoring blitz …
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Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official
Dec 23 2025
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on …
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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
Dec 23 2025
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a …
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Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener
Dec 23 2025
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations …
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Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins
Dec 23 2025
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win …
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Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania
Dec 23 2025
Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup …
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Ineos snap up Scotsman Onley
Dec 23 2025
Scottish cyclist Oscar Onley, who came fourth in the last Tour de France with Picnic PostNL, has signed with Ineos …
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Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan
Dec 23 2025
Real Madrid's out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.
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Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead in hotel
Dec 23 2025
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian …
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Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead
Dec 23 2025
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian …
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Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak
Dec 23 2025
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss criticised Micky van de Ven for a …
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Liverpool's Isak faces two months out after 'reckless' tackle: Slot
Dec 23 2025
Alexander Isak faces two months on the sidelines after fracturing his leg in a "reckless challenge" from Tottenham's …
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DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid
Dec 23 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with …
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Springbok captain Kolisi to rejoin Stormers
Dec 23 2025
South Africa's two-time World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi will return to the Stormers in July 2026, the Cape …
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Mahrez eyes strong AFCON showing from Algeria
Dec 23 2025
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa …
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Key to probe England's 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break
Dec 23 2025
England managing director Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players' drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break …
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Thunder bounce back to down Grizzlies, Nuggets sink Jazz
Dec 23 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder got back to winning ways with a 119-103 victory …
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Purdy first 49er since Montana to throw five TDs as Colts beaten
Dec 23 2025
Brock Purdy threw five touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers all but ended the Indianapolis Colts' hopes of reaching the …
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Australia captain Cummins out of rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery
Dec 23 2025
Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were on Tuesday ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England …
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Australia's Cummins, Lyon out of fourth Ashes Test
Dec 23 2025
Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against England with the …
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Steelers' Metcalf suspended two games over fan outburst
Dec 22 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DJ Metcalf was handed a two-game suspension by the NFL on Monday following an incident …
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Penalty king Jimenez strikes for Fulham to sink Forest
Dec 22 2025
Fulham climbed away from the Premier League relegation zone and left Nottingham Forest mired in the fight for survival …
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Salah, Foster take Egypt and South Africa to AFCON Group B summit
Dec 22 2025
Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of …
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Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
Dec 22 2025
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 …
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