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Mariners one win away from World Series after Suarez grand slam beats Jays
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Eugenio Suarez belted a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the …
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Quartararo grabs pole at Australian MotoGP as Alex Marquez crashes
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Fabio Quartararo edged Marco Bezzecchi to clinch pole position Saturday for the Australian MotoGP sprint race and grand …
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Upbeat Norris hopes for strong race
Oct 17 2025
An upbeat Lando Norris shrugged off his disappointment after being beaten to pole position by Max Verstappen in Friday's …
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Verstappen takes pole for sprint race, keeps pressure on McLaren duo
Oct 17 2025
Four-time champion Max Verstappen maintained the pressure on McLaren's nerve-wracked title duellists on Friday when he …
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UK govt aims to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
Oct 17 2025
The UK government vowed on Friday to do everything to allow all fans to attend a match between Aston Villa and Tel Aviv …
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PSG fightback denies Strasbourg in six-goal Ligue 1 thriller
Oct 17 2025
Paris Saint-Germain produced a second-half fightback to draw 3-3 with an impressive Strasbourg on Friday as Luis …
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New Red Bull boss says team can power Verstappen to fifth title
Oct 17 2025
Red Bull team chief Laurent Mekies, who took over following the dismissal of Christian Horner in July, said on Friday …
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Cowboys' Diggs in concussion protocol after home accident
Oct 17 2025
The Dallas Cowboys' struggling defense suffered a blow on Friday as cornerback Trevon Diggs was ruled out of Sunday's …
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Teen Nakai leads favourite Sakamoto at Grand Prix de France
Oct 17 2025
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai shone on day one of the season-opening ISU Grand Prix de France on Friday, leading the way …
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Norris shunt repercussions 'minor', says McLaren boss
Oct 17 2025
McLaren team boss Zak Brown on Friday made clear that the 'repercussions' for Lando Norris, for colliding with team-mate …
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Norris on top in sizzling Austin GP practice
Oct 17 2025
Title-chasing Lando Norris topped the times ahead of Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and his McLaren team-mate and series …
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South Africa storm past Sri Lanka in rain-hit World Cup encounter
Oct 17 2025
South Africa's juggernaut rolled on in the Women's World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred …
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UK government in talks to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Oct 17 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government held urgent talks on Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans …
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Postecoglou defiant despite Forest slump
Oct 17 2025
Ange Postecoglou says that if he is given time at a club it always ends "with me and a trophy" as he fights to save his …
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Amorim wants sense of urgency at Man Utd despite Ratcliffe backing
Oct 17 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the support of co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will mean little if he fails to turn …
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Guardiola has 'unfinished business' at Man City
Oct 17 2025
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are heading in the right direction after a significant rebuild, vowing he still has …
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Flawless Fleetwood jumps into India Championship lead
Oct 17 2025
Tommy Fleetwood played a flawless second round of eight-under to move into the lead at the India Championship on Friday, …
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'Very unlucky' Odegaard faces weeks out, says Arteta
Oct 17 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November …
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Marquez return in Valencia 'a possibility', says team boss
Oct 17 2025
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, who withdrew from the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix after injuring a shoulder, …
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In-form Kane 'hungry' as Bayern and Dortmund face off
Oct 17 2025
Vincent Kompany lauded striker Harry Kane's "hunger" as his Bayern Munich side prepare to host Borussia Dortmund on …
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Chelsea's Palmer out of action for another six weeks: Maresca
Oct 17 2025
Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks with a groin problem, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on …
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Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak
Oct 17 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "results don't lie" after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive …
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Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
Oct 17 2025
British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European …
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Yamal set to return as wounded Barca start Clasico countdown
Oct 17 2025
Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as …
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In-form Inter face Serie A title test at Roma
Oct 17 2025
Inter Milan have two tests of their Serie A title credentials coming up over the next two weeks as they head to Roma on …
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Bezzecchi shatters lap record to top Australian MotoGP practice
Oct 17 2025
Marco Bezzecchi demolished the Australian MotoGP lap record in setting the standard during second practice on Friday, …
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Bengals stun Steelers in vintage NFL duel
Oct 17 2025
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Flacco passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns and Evan McPherson drilled a 36-yard field …
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Dodgers on brink of World Series return as Blue Jays pull level with Mariners
Oct 17 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to within one win of returning to the World Series on Thursday, defeating the Milwaukee …
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Champion jockey Murphy -- the ultimate competitor who risks all
Oct 17 2025
Oisin Murphy will be crowned British champion flat jockey for a fifth time on Saturday at Ascot on Champions Day, but …
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Montpellier's Beard 'far from finished' with Wales despite lengthy absence
Oct 17 2025
Montpellier's Welsh lock Adam Beard says he is ready for a return to Test rugby after a year away as Wales prepare to …
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Old rivals Bayern and Dortmund in top form for 'Klassiker' clash
Oct 17 2025
League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening …
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Liverpool seek mojo against Man Utd, Postecoglou hunts first win
Oct 17 2025
Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben …
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Osaka pulls out of Japan Open quarter-finals with injury
Oct 17 2025
Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Japan Open ahead of her quarter-final on Friday after the four-time Grand Slam champion …
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Dodgers down Brewers to take 3-0 series lead
Oct 17 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to within one win of returning to the World Series on Thursday, defeating the Milwaukee …
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Miller tops opening practice at Australian MotoGP ahead of Marquez
Oct 17 2025
Home hero Jack Miller topped the timesheets in opening practice for the Australian MotoGP Friday with Alex Marquez …
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Starmer slams Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
Oct 17 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League match …
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Safety for hire: security firms cash in on World Cup in Mexico
Oct 17 2025
Gunshots rang out in a Mexico City warehouse as Leopoldo Cerdeira emptied a cartridge into a car door propped up on a …
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NFL's 'Hungry' Colts aim to keep climbing against Chargers
Oct 16 2025
A high-octane offense has Indianapolis off to their best NFL start since 2009, but quarterback Daniel Jones says early …
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Alonso says Verstappen is capable of grabbing sensational fifth title
Oct 16 2025
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso on Thursday said Max Verstappen was capable of overhauling Oscar Piastri's …
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Hamilton dismisses Horner speculation as a 'distraction'
Oct 16 2025
Lewis Hamilton said on Friday speculation linking Christian Horner with Ferrari was unfounded and a "distraction" for …
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Sainz stands by criticism of TV coverage at Singapore GP
Oct 16 2025
Spaniard Carlos Sainz on Thursday stood by his criticism of the television coverage of this month's Singapore Grand …
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United States GP declared a heat hazard event
Oct 16 2025
The upcoming United States Grand Prix was declared a heat hazard event on Thursday, making it the second race in …
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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans cannot attend Europa League Villa match
Oct 16 2025
Aston Villa announced on Thursday the club had been advised no Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be allowed to attend next …
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Billionaire Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again
Oct 16 2025
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the Forbes highest-paid footballers list for the 2025-26 season, as …
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Leverkusen went in 'wrong direction' under ex-boss Ten Hag, says sporting director
Oct 16 2025
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said on Thursday that it was clear from early on that the club were …
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Goalkeeper Pickford signs new Everton contract
Oct 16 2025
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new four-year contract at Everton, the Premier League club announced on …
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Athletes' parade at Winter Olympics' opening ceremony to be held across event sites
Oct 16 2025
Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics will conduct their traditional opening ceremony parade across sites in the four …
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Capuozzo back for Italy's November Tests
Oct 16 2025
Ange Capuozzo, Paolo Garbisi and Michele Lamaro make their returns to the Italy squad for three November Tests after …
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Record high 60 million viewers for Women's World Cup
Oct 16 2025
The Women's World Cup has achieved record viewing figures with 60 million fans having already tuned in to watch the …
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Former boxing world champion Hatton found hanged at home, inquest told
Oct 16 2025
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner's court heard on Thursday as an …
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McIlroy dumps driver on India debut, Lowry leads after dog interruption
Oct 16 2025
Rory McIlroy left the driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India with a three-under 69, but it was his Ryder …
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Sinner unsure of participation in Davis Cup final eight
Oct 16 2025
Jannik Sinner said Thursday that he was unsure of whether he would take part in the Davis Cup final eight, in which …
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Sumo stars make giant splash in London
Oct 16 2025
For one week, a corner of London has been transformed into a pocket of ancient Japan, with dozens of sumo wrestlers …
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McIlroy lets 'big dog' sleep to shoot three-under on Delhi debut
Oct 16 2025
Rory McIlroy left his driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India on Thursday, using only irons off the tee in …
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Skating stars Malinin, Sakamoto begin quest for Olympic gold in France
Oct 16 2025
US figure skater Ilia Malinin and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto headline the Olympic season opener at the elite ISU Grand Prix …
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Kluivert out as coach after Indonesia fail to reach World Cup
Oct 16 2025
Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a …
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Nepal ask FIFA to overturn Malaysia defeat because of player bans
Oct 16 2025
Nepal have appealed to FIFA to overturn their 2-0 defeat to Malaysia in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in March this year, …
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Labuschagne slams another big century to send Ashes message
Oct 16 2025
Run-hungry Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fourth century in five innings Thursday to make an emphatic case to be in …
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Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar
Oct 16 2025
Southern hemisphere governing body SANZAAR on Thursday ended speculation about the Rugby Championship's future, …
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Indonesia, Kluivert part ways after World Cup dream ends
Oct 16 2025
Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a …
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Ambitious new Monaco coach Pocognoli looking to make Van Gaal-style 'impact'
Oct 16 2025
Monaco's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli is looking to take inspiration from his old boss Louis van Gaal as he tries to …
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Bloom-backed Hearts out to shatter Scottish football's 'glass ceiling'
Oct 16 2025
Breaking the stranglehold on Scottish football held by Celtic and Rangers has proved impossible for 40 years, but …
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Blue Jays bats come alive in 13-4 MLB playoff victory over Mariners
Oct 16 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays belted five home runs in a 13-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday to claw back to 2-1 …
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Alex Marquez looks to fill void left by injured brother in Australia
Oct 16 2025
A wide-open Australian MotoGP is all about the fight to be world championship runner-up, with Alex Marquez on the cusp …
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McLaren title rivals looking warily for Verstappen's late charge
Oct 16 2025
McLaren's duelling pair of world championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their …
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'Living legend' Ariarne Titmus announces retirement from swimming
Oct 16 2025
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it …
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Chelsea's Maresca banned for Forest match after wild celebration
Oct 16 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp …
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Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus announces retirement
Oct 15 2025
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it …
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Rain denies Pakistan historic World Cup win over England
Oct 15 2025
Pakistan were denied a shock victory over England when their Women's World Cup match was washed out as Colombo continued …
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FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments
Oct 15 2025
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US …
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Doris to return from injury to captain Ireland in November
Oct 15 2025
No 8 Caelan Doris will return from injury to captain Ireland for their four November Tests as part of the Autumn Nations …
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Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Oct 15 2025
The Indian city of Ahmedabad is in prime position to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Executive Board of …
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Russell, Antonelli extend Mercedes deals for 2026
Oct 15 2025
British driver George Russell and Italian Kimi Antonelli have signed contract extensions with Mercedes for next season, …
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Magnus Carlsen and chess federation agree on new world championship
Oct 15 2025
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but …
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De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029
Oct 15 2025
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, the Spanish champions announced Wednesday.
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McIlroy says remember Ryder Cup for win, not US fan abuse
Oct 15 2025
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said he wanted to "shift the narrative" away from abusive United States Ryder Cup fans and …
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Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals
Oct 15 2025
Naomi Osaka battled through injury and her emotions to reach the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Wednesday, choking …
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Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs
Oct 15 2025
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa's chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore …
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Tuchel laughs off good-humoured 'stick' from England fans
Oct 15 2025
Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as "British humour" after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to …
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Liverpool owners vow 'work isn't done' on 15th anniversary of takeover
Oct 15 2025
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say their "work isn't done" yet, despite returning the club to the top of English …
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Noman puts Pakistan on brink of first South Africa Test win
Oct 15 2025
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali broke a stubborn 73-run stand between Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton to push Pakistan four …
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Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
Oct 15 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak …
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Australia worries and England bravado light Ashes fuse
Oct 15 2025
Major doubts over Pat Cummins' fitness and a void at the top of the Australian order has sparked bravado from England …
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Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360
Oct 15 2025
Australian rugby league players who join the rebel R360 competition will be banned for 10 years, the sport's governing …
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Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 to top World Cup group as Curacao held
Oct 15 2025
Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday to seize the lead in Group B of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying as Curacao slipped to …
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Yamamoto pitches complete game playoff win for Dodgers
Oct 15 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto hurled a complete game three-hitter on Tuesday as defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat …
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England's flawless qualification sets up quest for World Cup glory
Oct 15 2025
Thomas Tuchel has completed his first task as England manager with ease as the Three Lions became the first European …
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Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to MLB playoff win over Brewers
Oct 15 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a masterful complete game victory and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat …
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Wright's two goals lift USA over Australia 2-1
Oct 15 2025
Haji Wright scored two goals and the United States defeated Australia 2-1 on Tuesday, snapping the Socceroos' 12-match …
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Japan's first win over Brazil decades in the making, says coach
Oct 15 2025
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan's first win over Brazil had been decades in the making and backed his players to use it …
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Mac Allister and Martinez braces power Argentina over Puerto Rico
Oct 15 2025
Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martinez each scored two goals and Argentina routed Puerto Rico 6-0 in an international …
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Son tells South Korea to ignore reputations at World Cup
Oct 15 2025
Son Heung-min said South Korea need to show the big teams less respect at next year's World Cup after recovering from …
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Jamaicans grab group lead with World Cup qualifying win
Oct 15 2025
Jamaica seized the Group B lead in the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifying round on Tuesday by routing Bermuda 4-0 after …
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Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
Oct 15 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from …
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England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait
Oct 15 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while …
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Gattuso not underestimating anyone ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs
Oct 14 2025
Gennaro Gattuso said that Italy will not underestimate anyone if they have to take part in qualification play-offs for …
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Italian Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police, demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier
Oct 14 2025
Italy's 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel was prefaced by clashes between some pro-Palestinian demonstrators and …
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Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth
Oct 14 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal …
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South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup
Oct 14 2025
South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved …
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USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028
Oct 14 2025
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men's team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on …
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England qualify for World Cup with rout of Latvia
Oct 14 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on …
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Merino double helps Spain thrash Bulgaria
Oct 14 2025
Spain moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Tuesday.
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