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Semi-finalist Shelton 'shocked' by 'embarrassing' Melbourne TV hosts
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Australian Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton said Wednesday he was "shocked" by on-court TV interviews at Melbourne Park, …
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Sinner races into semis as Swiatek closes on first Melbourne crown
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Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday in imperious fashion after Iga …
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Sinner demolishes De Minaur to set up Melbourne semi with Shelton
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Defending champion Jannik Sinner shattered home hopes Wednesday by crushing Alex de Minaur in a straight-sets rout to …
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Borussia Dortmund sack Sahin after Champions League setback
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Borussia Dortmund have fired head coach Nuri Sahin in the wake of Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying …
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Swiatek sweeps into Melbourne semis, Sinner faces home test
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Imperious Iga Swiatek swept into an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys on Wednesday while Jannik Sinner's …
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Shelton grinds past Sonego into Australian Open semi-final
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All-action Ben Shelton battled past stubborn Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Wednesday to reach his …
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Borussia Dortmund sack coach Nuri Sahin after Champions League setback
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Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, …
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Inoue focused on Korean with bright lights of Vegas on horizon
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Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said Wednesday he wants to lay down a marker in his world title bout against South Korean …
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Navarro urges rule change after double-bounce furore in Melbourne
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Emma Navarro called for a change in the rules Wednesday after being unable to challenge a double bounce against her as …
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Buttler rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan match
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Captain Jos Buttler says England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy should go ahead after calls for a …
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'I believe': Swiatek surges into Australian Open semi with Keys
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A ruthless Iga Swiatek said Wednesday her confidence was soaring and she was starting to believe she can go all the way …
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Triple-doubles for Jokic and James fuel lopsided NBA wins
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Nikola Jokic delivered his fourth straight triple-double on Tuesday, a league-leading 19th of the season, to propel the …
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Five things about the 2025 World Rally Championship
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The 2025 World Rally Championship gets its wheels spinning with freshly-crowned champion Thierry Neuville beginning the …
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Rampant Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final with Keys
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Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semi-final against Madison …
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Resilient Keys 'really proud' to be back in Melbourne semis
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Madison Keys said Wednesday she was "really, really proud" to be back in the Australian Open semi-finals, 10 years after …
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Bloodied Welsford fights back from crash to win another Tour stage
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Bloodied home rider Sam Welsford fought back from an early crash to thrillingly win his second straight stage of the …
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Ichiro becomes first Japanese player elected to MLB Hall of Fame
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Global baseball's hit king Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player elected to Major League baseball's Hall …
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'Worst ever' Man Utd turn to Europa League as saving grace
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Branded possibly the worst Manchester United team in the club's storied history by manager Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils' …
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Resilient Keys beats Svitolina to reach Australian Open semi-finals
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Madison Keys stormed back from a set down to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open Wednesday, beating Ukraine's …
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Keys beats Svitolina to reach Australian Open semi-finals
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Madison Keys stormed back from a set down to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open Wednesday, beating Ukraine's …
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Djokovic mentally ready for Zverev but worried about creaking body
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Novak Djokovic feels as mentally and emotionally motivated as he's ever been, but the Serbian great admits to be being …
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Relentless Swiatek, dizzy Sinner eye Australian Open semi-finals
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Iga Swiatek will look to continue her march to a maiden Australian Open title on Wednesday while Jannik Sinner's powers …
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Liverpool clinch Champions League last-16 berth, Barcelona win epic
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Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch …
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Ichiro, the Japanese Hall of Famer who helped redefine baseball
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Ichiro Suzuki is the Japanese Zen master who was so dedicated to baseball that he carried his bats in a moisture-proof …
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Ichiro becomes first Japanese elected to MLB Hall of Fame
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Ichiro Suzuki, whose uncanny hitting talent made him a Seattle Mariners icon after he'd established himself as a star in …
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Liverpool's magnificent seven secures Champions League progress
Jan 21 2025
Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record to guarantee a top-two finish in the league phase and …
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Slot not sure if Champions League top spot 'an advantage'
Jan 21 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not convinced that finishing top of the Champions League's inaugural league phase standings …
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Barca score wild Benfica comeback victory, reach Champions League last 16
Jan 21 2025
Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on …
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Atletico comeback win 'no coincidence', says Simeone
Jan 21 2025
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his side's intelligence in Tuesday's 2-1 come-from-behind home win over …
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Troubled Dortmund's slump continues at Bologna in Champions League
Jan 21 2025
Borussia Dortmund's woes continued on Tuesday after the troubled Bundesliga outfit fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bologna which …
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Alvarez sends Atletico past Leverkusen late as both sides see red
Jan 21 2025
Julian Alvarez scored a second-half brace as a 10-man Atletico Madrid came from a goal down to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 …
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Barca score wild comeback victory at Benfica
Jan 21 2025
Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on …
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Monaco down Villa to boost Champions League qualification hopes
Jan 21 2025
Monaco ground out a 1-0 home win against Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, denying the Premier League side …
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Guardiola seeks to take pressure off Man City before PSG Champions League clash
Jan 21 2025
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola sought to take some of the pressure off his side coming into Wednesday's crunch …
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Haaland 'confident' over outcome of Man City charges after signing new deal
Jan 21 2025
Erling Haaland said Tuesday he needed no reassurances from Manchester City over the outcome of a major disciplinary case …
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Arteta hopes for swift Saliba return as Arsenal target Champions League progress
Jan 21 2025
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta allayed fears on Tuesday that William Saliba could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines …
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Olympic star Dupont adds 'aura' as France seek to unseat Six Nations champions Ireland
Jan 21 2025
French Olympic star Antoine Dupont will bring his "aura" to Les Bleus as they seek to deny Ireland an unprecedented …
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Sabalenka survives
Jan 21 2025
A vintage Novak Djokovic tamed Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night blockbuster to set up an Australian Open semi-final with …
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Robinson takes Kronplatz giant slalom as Brignone crashes out
Jan 21 2025
Alice Robinson won the World Cup giant slalom at Kronplatz on Tuesday, claiming her first win of the season after local …
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Ageless Djokovic tames Alcaraz to set up Melbourne semi with Zverev
Jan 21 2025
Novak Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy …
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France's Galthie defends Jegou, Auradou Six Nations selection after rape case dismissal
Jan 21 2025
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday he and his coaches take "complete responsibility" for including two …
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England hooker George ruled out of Six Nations opener
Jan 21 2025
England vice-captain Jamie George has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener against defending champions Ireland on …
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Alcaraz rues 'biggest mistake' after Djokovic defeat in Melbourne
Jan 21 2025
Carlos Alcaraz said his failure to capitalise on Novak Djokovic's thigh problem was his "biggest mistake" in losing to …
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Ageless Djokovic tames Alcaraz to power into Melbourne semi-finals
Jan 21 2025
Ageless Novak Djokovic won an epic generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to stay on track for an 11th …
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Returning Dupont brings 'aura' to Galthie's France for Six Nations
Jan 21 2025
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday the return of captain Antoine Dupont brings an "aura" to the team …
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Mbappe says mental shift helped change his Real Madrid 'situation'
Jan 21 2025
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Tuesday a shift in mentality helped him improve his 'situation' in the Spanish …
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Easterby pinpoints challenge if Irish are to make Six Nations history
Jan 21 2025
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby said Tuesday the challenge for him and his players in their bid to become the …
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Man City sign teenage Brazilian defender Vitor Reis
Jan 21 2025
Manchester City announced Tuesday they had completed the signing of teenage defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian club …
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Sabalenka battles 'unbelievable' wind to keep Melbourne hat-trick alive
Jan 21 2025
Aryna Sabalenka battled through "unbelievable" windy conditions Tuesday to reach the Melbourne semi-finals and keep her …
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'No expectation' for Gatland's struggling Wales in Six Nations
Jan 21 2025
Under-pressure Wales head coach Warren Gatland said on Tuesday there is "no expectation" on his side going into this …
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France talisman Dupont bringing Olympic gold to Six Nations
Jan 21 2025
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Tuesday he will use what he learnt winning gold at last year's Olympics for a tilt …
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Brignone tops times in first run of Kronplatz giant slalom
Jan 21 2025
Federica Brignone was fastest in the first run of Tuesday's giant slalom at Kronplatz as the veteran aims for …
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Gutsy Sabalenka beats Pavlyuchenkova, wind to reach Melbourne semis
Jan 21 2025
Aryna Sabalenka kept a historic Australian Open hat-trick on track Tuesday as she battled past Russian 27th seed …
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Sabalenka survives to set up Melbourne semi with 'emotional' Badosa
Jan 21 2025
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a scare before reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday …
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'Sucks always' as error-strewn Paul laments missed Melbourne chances
Jan 21 2025
Tommy Paul blamed an inability to shut down sets when given the chance for his Australian Open quarter-final exit …
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Zverev primed for 'very intense' Australian Open semi-final
Jan 21 2025
Alexander Zverev said Tuesday he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and is primed for a …
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Stuttering PSG face moment of truth in Champions League
Jan 21 2025
A stuttering and entirely unconvincing Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain will come to a head if they …
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Fire at Turkey ski resort hotel kills 10, injures 32
Jan 21 2025
A fire engulfed a hotel at the popular Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday, killing 10 people …
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Gauff stunned as Djokovic, Alcaraz square up in Melbourne blockbuster
Jan 21 2025
Coco Gauff's dreams of a first Australian Open title were crushed in the quarter-finals by Paula Badosa before Novak …
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Zverev beats Paul and a feather to reach Melbourne semis
Jan 21 2025
Alexander Zverev was disturbed by a feather before battling into the Australian Open semi-finals for a second straight …
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Celtics crush Warriors, Cavs cruise past Suns
Jan 21 2025
The NBA champion Boston Celtics crushed the Golden State Warriors 125-85 on Monday as current league leaders Cleveland …
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Badosa almost quit tennis last year, now she's in Australian Open semi
Jan 21 2025
An emotional Paula Badosa reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday -- then described …
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Ohio State holds off Notre Dame to clinch US college football crown
Jan 21 2025
The Ohio State University Buckeyes dominated early then weathered a late Notre Dame surge to beat the Fighting Irish …
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Gauff 'not completely crushed' by Melbourne quarter-final loss
Jan 21 2025
Coco Gauff said she was "disappointed but not completely crushed" after her scintillating start to the year came to an …
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Emotional Badosa stuns Gauff to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Jan 21 2025
An "emotional" Paula Badosa shattered world number three Coco Gauff's dream of a first Australian Open title when she …
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Revitalised Man City confident for PSG 'final': Guardiola
Jan 21 2025
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will rise to the occasion in their crucial Champions League showdown against Paris …
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Conceicao demands more hunger as AC Milan eye Champions League top eight
Jan 21 2025
Sergio Conceicao has been in charge of AC Milan for less than a month but has already diagnosed a lack of hunger as the …
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Mbappe dispels doubts before crucial Real Madrid Champions League clash
Jan 21 2025
Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to …
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Chelsea beat Wolves to return to Premier League top four
Jan 20 2025
Chelsea overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a …
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Chelsea beat Wolves to climb back into Premier League top four
Jan 20 2025
Chelsea shrugged off a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending …
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Top-ranked Scheffler won't 'rush back' to golf after Christmas hand injury
Jan 20 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler said Monday he is close to returning to the PGA Tour after suffering a Christmas …
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Aston Villa ready for 'key' Monaco clash, says Emery
Jan 20 2025
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions …
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Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens
Jan 20 2025
Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a …
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Flick expecting Barca improvement at Benfica after Liga slump
Jan 20 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping his team can improve against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday after a …
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Slot challenges Liverpool striker Nunez to prove he is elite
Jan 20 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has challenged Darwin Nunez to prove he is an elite striker as the much-maligned Uruguayan …
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Hamilton begins 'new chapter' at Ferrari
Jan 20 2025
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton took his first steps as a Ferrari driver on Monday and expressed his …
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Injured Vlhova to miss Alpine skiing worlds
Jan 20 2025
Reigning Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova will miss the skiing world championships in Austria next month as she …
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Scotland captain Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations
Jan 20 2025
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations tournament after suffering a chest injury in a …
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Amorim's blast exposes depth of Man Utd decline
Jan 20 2025
Ruben Amorim might not have been historically accurate when he labelled his Manchester United flops as "maybe the worst …
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McCullum sees India series as ideal prep for Champions Trophy
Jan 20 2025
England coach Brendon McCullum said Monday he hopes his side emerge from a host of limited overs matches against India …
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Djokovic row as 'dizzy' Sinner reaches Australian Open quarters
Jan 20 2025
Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Jannik Sinner needed medical attention …
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Marquez eyeing seventh MotoGP crown in Ducati dream team
Jan 20 2025
Marc Marquez is aiming to draw level with his great MotoGP rival Valentino Rossi by winning a seventh world title after …
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Sinner defies dizziness to reach De Minaur quarter-final in Melbourne
Jan 20 2025
Jannik Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday to reach an Australian Open quarter-final against Alex de Minaur, admitting …
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Swiatek steps into unknown against Navarro in Melbourne quarters
Jan 20 2025
Iga Swiatek said Monday she was stepping into the unknown against Emma Navarro after the pair had wildly contrasting …
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Swiatek has 'closure' after WADA says won't appeal in doping case
Jan 20 2025
Five-time tennis major champion Iga Swiatek said she had "closure" after the World Anti-Doping Agency announced Monday …
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Lys says 'nicest week in my life' as historic Melbourne run ends
Jan 20 2025
"Lucky loser" Eva Lys reflected on "the nicest week in my life" as her historic Australian Open run came to a shuddering …
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'Staying alive': Tireless Navarro into Melbourne quarter with Swiatek
Jan 20 2025
Emma Navarro said she was just "staying alive" after winning a fourth consecutive three-set marathon to set up an …
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Qualifier Tien will remember 'surreal' Australian Open forever
Jan 20 2025
Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said Monday his debut Australian Open had been "surreal" and he would remember it for the …
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Shelton halts Monfils to set up Australian Open quarter with Sonego
Jan 20 2025
Ben Shelton ground down French veteran Gael Monfils Monday to set up an Australian Open quarter-final against Lorenzo …
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Merciless Swiatek crushes 'lucky loser' Lys to reach Melbourne quarters
Jan 20 2025
Iga Swiatek showed no mercy as she ended "lucky loser" Eva Lys's historic run at the Australian Open on Monday, the …
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Sinner defies dizzy spells to reach Melbourne last eight
Jan 20 2025
Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday in energy-sapping heat to reach the Australian Open …
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Djokovic row as ailing Sinner beats heat to reach Melbourne quarters
Jan 20 2025
Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while defending champion Jannik Sinner needed …
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Sonego ends teenage qualifier Tien's Australian Open fairytale
Jan 20 2025
Teenage qualifier Learner Tien's Australian Open fairytale ended on Monday as Italy's Lorenzo Sonego blasted into his …
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Sinner beats heat and broken net to make Australian Open quarters
Jan 20 2025
Defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in energy-sapping heat and overcame a long interruption when …
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Djokovic row as Sinner, Swiatek eye Australian Open last eight
Jan 20 2025
Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while Iga Swiatek will be desperate to avoid a …
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Svitolina hopes Australian Open run brings 'a little light' to Ukraine
Jan 20 2025
Elina Svitolina said she hopes to bring "a little light" to the Ukrainian people after sweeping past a Russian into the …
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Champions League giants scrap for knockout spots
Jan 20 2025
A year of unprecedented pressures on the global football calendar begins with a Champions League first, as two rounds of …
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TV host apologises to Djokovic over 'insulting comments' as PM, Musk wade in
Jan 20 2025
A leading TV presenter apologised on air Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and …
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Thunder bounce back to down struggling Nets
Jan 20 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder got back to winning ways with a …
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Allen outguns Jackson as Bills beat Ravens, Eagles sink Rams
Jan 20 2025
Josh Allen scored two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills punished a slew of mistakes to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 …
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Champions Cup success perfect Six Nations warm-up - France skipper Dupont
Jan 20 2025
France captain Antoine Dupont said Toulouse's thrashing of Leicester in the Champions Cup was the perfect warm-up for …
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Yamal symbol of rising Barca aiming for Champions League progress
Jan 20 2025
Barcelona's last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination …
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