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Motor racing's Jordan leads buy out of cash-strapped London Irish
AFP - 6m ago
London Irish rugby club have been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Formula One team boss Eddie …
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Arsenal's Havertz out for season with torn hamstring - reports
AFP - 10m ago
Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League could suffer a major setback following reports Kai Havertz is set to be ruled …
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Von Allmen claims second world gold as Swiss sweep team combined
AFP - 16m ago
Newly-crowned downhill champion Franjo von Allmen and Loic Meillard claimed gold to lead an impressive Swiss cleansweep …
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Record-setting Breetzke lifts South Africa to 352-5 in tri series
AFP - 31m ago
Mathew Breetzke became the first batter to score a hundred and a half-century in his opening two one-day internationals …
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Southgate's ex-assistant wins first game as Yokohama boss
AFP - 48m ago
Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China's …
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Spain prosecutor tells trial 'no doubt' Rubiales kiss 'non-consensual'
AFP - 1h ago
Spanish public prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil on Wednesday told the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales there was …
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Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia
AFP - 1h ago
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first …
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Gill ton helps India to 356 in third England ODI
AFP - 55m ago
Top-order batsman Shubman Gill kept up his good form to hit 112 and help India reach 356 all out in the third and final …
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'I will fight': Khelif responds to boxing organisation lawsuit
AFP - 2h ago
Algerian gold winning boxer Imane Khelif has denounced "false and offensive" allegations after the International Boxing …
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Von Allmen in running for world double after combined downhill
AFP - 1h ago
Switzerland's Franjo Von Allmen remained on course for a tilt at a golden double after the downhill section of the men's …
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Who's crying now? Real Madrid's Vinicius has last laugh on Man City fans
AFP - 2h ago
Vinicius Junior started the night with a reminder of his Ballon d'Or heartbreak, but ended it by reminding Manchester …
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Marmoush's Man City move sparks excitement in Egypt
AFP - 2h ago
In a packed cafe in Cairo, all eyes were glued to a flickering flat-screen TV, waiting for Omar Marmoush, now donning …
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Shiffrin out, Brignone ready to take on giant slalom tyros
AFP - 3h ago
There will be a new name etched as the winner of the women's giant slalom at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on …
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Future hosts Saudi Arabia 'watch and learn' on Asian Winter Games debut
AFP - 8m ago
Saudi Arabia made their debut at the Asian Winter Games in China this week and will controversially host the next …
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Towns drops 40 as Knicks maul Pacers, Sixers flop
AFP - 4h ago
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 40 points as the New York Knicks blew past the Indiana Pacers 128-115 in the latest instalment …
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Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action
AFP - 6h ago
Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action after his pivotal role in the Test …
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New LIV boss says PGA Tour deal will send sport to 'moon and back'
AFP - 9h ago
LIV Golf's new chief Scott O'Neil said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) was "likely" to do a …
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Fury as US Open chiefs announce mixed doubles revamp
AFP - 7h ago
US tennis chiefs announced a radical overhaul of the US Open's mixed doubles on Tuesday, unveiling plans to stage the …
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Barrett-bolstered Blues eye back-to-back Super Rugby titles
AFP - 12h ago
Super Rugby champions Auckland Blues, strengthened by the return of Beauden Barrett, have high hopes of back-to-back …
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A gifted footballer, Sam Kerr's reputation takes hit after London trial
AFP - 13h ago
Sam Kerr will always be remembered as one of the greatest women's players to grace the game, but one drunken night out …
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Chelsea star Kerr cleared of racial harassment of police officer
AFP - 12h ago
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr was Tuesday found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a British …
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Forest beat third-tier Exeter on penalties after huge FA Cup scare
Feb 11 2025
Nottingham Forest survived a huge scare to beat 10-man Exeter on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Tuesday, setting up an …
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Real Madrid late show exposes Man City's decline
Feb 11 2025
Real Madrid once again twisted the knife into Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to compound a troubled season for the …
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Guardiola laments lack of Man City composure in Madrid collapse
Feb 11 2025
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side lacks composure to defend a lead after Real Madrid struck twice late on …
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Classy Guirassy puts Dortmund in driving seat against Sporting
Feb 11 2025
Serhou Guirassy inspired Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday to help the German side take …
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Unhappy Mbangula gives Juve advantage over PSV in Champions League play-offs
Feb 11 2025
Samuel Mbangula blasted his own performance in Juventus' 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League even though …
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Bellingham strikes late as Real Madrid pile misery on Man City
Feb 11 2025
Jude Bellingham scored the winner in stoppage time as Real Madrid twice came from behind to inflict more misery on …
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Real Madrid stun Man City as PSG down Brest in Champions League
Feb 11 2025
Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the …
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Mbangula gives Juve advantage over PSV in Champions League play-offs
Feb 11 2025
Samuel Mbangula boosted Juventus' chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League by netting the late winner in …
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US TV record 127.7 million watched Eagles win Super Bowl
Feb 11 2025
An estimated 127.7 million television viewers watched Super Bowl 59, ratings service Nielsen said Tuesday, making …
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Dembele stars again as PSG beat Brest in Champions League play-off first leg
Feb 11 2025
Ousmane Dembele kept up his remarkable form in front of goal with a double as Paris Saint-Germain took a big step …
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Scott says Trump meeting was 'positive' for PGA-LIV deal
Feb 11 2025
Adam Scott says his meeting with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and President Donald Trump last week was "positive" …
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World number one Sabalenka dumped out of Qatar Open
Feb 11 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.
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Ohtani excites with pitching video as MLB Dodgers begin work
Feb 11 2025
Shohei Ohtani, who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to last year's World Series title, appears set to make his return as a …
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Bumrah ruled out of India's Champions Trophy squad
Feb 11 2025
India's hopes of landing the Champions Trophy took a hit on Tuesday when their leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was …
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Eagles offensive coordinator Moore hired as Saints coach
Feb 11 2025
Kellen Moore was hired as head coach of the NFL's New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, two days after helping guide the …
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South Africa to face Argentina in London Rugby Championship clash
Feb 11 2025
World champions South Africa's Rugby Championship trip to Argentina has been switched to London's Twickenham stadium, …
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Gatland leaves Wales coaching job after 14 straight Test losses
Feb 11 2025
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by "mutual agreement" after a record run of 14 straight Test …
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Crew open against Toluca, Miami with Atlas in Leagues Cup
Feb 11 2025
Defending champion Columbus Crew will open against Toluca while 2023 winner Inter Miami debuts against Atlas when the …
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Rodgers hopes to make Bayern 'hurt' at Celtic
Feb 11 2025
Brendan Rodgers said a glamour Champions League play-off tie against Bayern Munich is the stage he wanted for Celtic and …
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Man Utd legends gather to pay final respects to 'one of the greatest' Law
Feb 11 2025
Manchester United's former manager Alex Ferguson and current boss Ruben Amorim were among those in attendance for the …
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Everton's Moyes aims to bridge gap to mighty Liverpool
Feb 11 2025
David Moyes admits the gap between Everton and Liverpool is "as big as it's been for a long time" as he prepares for the …
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US star Vonn eyes Olympic hurrah after bowing out of world champs
Feb 11 2025
Twenty years on from her world championship debut, there was no fairytale ending for US star Lindsey Vonn in the women's …
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Chelsea's Boehly buys stake in Hundred cricket franchise Trent Rockets
Feb 11 2025
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has agreed to buy a 49 percent stake in Hundred franchise Trent Rockets, becoming the …
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Shiffrin bags record-equalling 15th world medal after Johnson combo
Feb 11 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a crash that she said left her with post-traumatic stress disorder with a …
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Man Utd greats gather to pay final respects to Denis Law
Feb 11 2025
Manchester United's former manager Alex Ferguson and current boss Ruben Amorim were among those in attendance for the …
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Chelsea star Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment
Feb 11 2025
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr was Tuesday found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a London …
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Kobe romp into AFC Champions League last 16 as Japan teams dominate
Feb 11 2025
Japanese champions Vissel Kobe romped into the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, a 4-0 victory …
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open by Kostyuk
Feb 11 2025
Coco Gauff suffered a surprise early exit from the Qatar Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta …
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US pairing of Shiffrin, Johnson win team combined world gold, Vonn 16th
Feb 11 2025
US star Mikaela Shiffrin marked her return from injury by teaming up with Breezy Johnson for a stunning combined gold at …
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India loss won't hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Duckett
Feb 11 2025
England opener Ben Duckett said on Tuesday even a 3-0 one-day series loss in India will not affect the team's morale …
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Warren Gatland, Wales coach whose second stint failed to mirror success of first
Feb 11 2025
Warren Gatland, who stepped down after a second stint as Wales head coach on Tuesday, will be remembered as a …
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Rubiales says 'totally sure' Hermoso consented to kiss
Feb 11 2025
Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales told his trial on Tuesday he was "totally sure" Jenni Hermoso …
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Warren Gatland to leave job as Wales coach: reports
Feb 11 2025
Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales head coach midway through the Six Nations after a record 14 consecutive …
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Macuga leads US team combined charge, Vonn struggles
Feb 11 2025
World super-G bronze medallist Lauren Macuga of the United States set the fastest time in the downhill section of the …
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Fiorentina blast racist abuse of Italy striker Moise Kean
Feb 11 2025
Fiorentina backed Moise Kean on Tuesday after the Italy striker was targeted with a barrage of racist insults on social …
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Liverpool ready for 'battle' against Everton in final Goodison derby: Slot
Feb 11 2025
Arne Slot said his Liverpool players are "ready for another battle" as they prepare to take on Everton in the final …
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Australia look to fine tune for Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka ODIs
Feb 11 2025
Captain Steve Smith admitted Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be on Australia minds when they play Sri Lanka in two …
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Doncic off the mark as Lakers rout Jazz
Feb 11 2025
Luka Doncic made a winning start to his Los Angeles Lakers career on Monday, returning from injury with 14 points for …
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Young, Irving replace Giannis, Davis in NBA All-Star line-ups
Feb 10 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and the Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving have been drafted into this week's NBA All-Star …
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Inter a point behind leaders Napoli after squeezing past Fiorentina
Feb 10 2025
Inter Milan closed to within a point of Serie A leaders Napoli on Monday after beating Fiorentina 2-1 and gaining …
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Celtic's Maeda cleared to face Bayern Munich
Feb 10 2025
Celtic received a huge boost ahead of their Champions League play-off, first leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday as …
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Palace sink Doncaster to book clash with rivals Millwall
Feb 10 2025
Crystal Palace booked an FA Cup fifth round clash with south London rivals Millwall after a 2-0 win against fourth tier …
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Ntamack banned for Italy game despite France efforts
Feb 10 2025
France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss this month's Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension despite an attempt …
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Ronaldo reaches deal with Saudi club Al Nassr to extend contract: source
Feb 10 2025
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Al Nassr to extend his contract by another year …
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Man City still worst opponent for Real Madrid, says Ancelotti
Feb 10 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the winner of his side's Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City …
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'Just not ready' - Tiger Woods pulls out of Torrey Pines tournament
Feb 10 2025
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Monday he was "just not ready" as he announced he will not play in this week's Genesis …
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Cycling: five rough diamonds who dream of being the new Pogacar
Feb 10 2025
Who amongst them will be the new Tadej Pogacar? Here AFP looks at five up and coming talents joining cycling's World …
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Feyenoord coach Priske pays for 'lack of chemistry'
Feb 10 2025
Feyenoord head coach Brian Priske has parted ways with the Dutch outfit on Monday by mutual agreement with the club …
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Eagles crush Chiefs to win Super Bowl as Trump joins the party
Feb 10 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a crushing 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, shattering …
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Shiffrin to skip giant slalom, but will team up with Johnson
Feb 10 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin said Monday she will not defend her giant slalom title at the World Ski Championships because of …
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Mikaela Shiffrin: World Ski Championships throwback
Feb 10 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin will not defend her giant slalom title at the World Ski Championships this week.
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British Open announces place for LIV Golf player
Feb 10 2025
British Open organisers on Monday announced they were offering a direct pathway for LIV Golf players to qualify for this …
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Swiatek starts bid for fourth straight Doha title with comfortable win
Feb 10 2025
Iga Swiatek powered into the third round of the Qatar Open on Monday by brushing aside Maria Sakkari in straight sets to …
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Guardiola challenges Man City to show they are still 'special' against Real Madrid
Feb 10 2025
Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City side to prove they are still "something special" in their blockbuster …
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Williamson's century guides New Zealand into final despite Breetzke's record
Feb 10 2025
Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping …
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Spain boss Tome denies 'punishing' Hermoso after forced kiss
Feb 10 2025
Spain manager Montse Tome on Monday denied "punishing" Jenni Hermoso by dropping her after ex-football federation chief …
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Djokovic says injury 'almost 100 percent healed'
Feb 10 2025
Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was "almost 100 percent healed" …
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Hong Kong condemns 'attack' after Asian Games ice hockey match
Feb 10 2025
Hong Kong condemned on Monday an "attack" that left three of its men's ice hockey players hurt after a match with …
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South Africa's Breetzke hits 150 in record-breaking ODI debut
Feb 10 2025
Opener Matthew Breetzke scored 150 on Monday -- the highest by anyone on ODI debut -- as South Africa made 304-6 against …
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'Worst feeling in the world' says defeated Mahomes
Feb 10 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes described the 40-22 Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as the …
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Two years on from bitter defeat, Hurts named Super Bowl MVP
Feb 10 2025
Jalen Hurts took inspiration from doubters and naysayers after his Super Bowl loss two years ago and used it to fuel his …
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Hurts shows his class as Eagles end Chiefs 'three-peat' dream
Feb 10 2025
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles shattered Kansas City's dream of an unprecedented Super Bowl 'three-peat' with a …
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Curl Runnings! Philippines bank on unlikely Winter Olympics berth
Feb 10 2025
A banker, a construction worker, an electrician and an entrepreneur from snowy Switzerland have an unlikely shot at …
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Eagles quarterback Hurts wins Super Bowl 59 MVP award
Feb 10 2025
Jalen Hurts took inspiration from doubters and naysayers after his Super Bowl loss two years ago and used it to fuel his …
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Belgium's Detry marches to first PGA Tour title at Phoenix Open
Feb 09 2025
Thomas Detry birdied the last four holes in a masterful six-under par 65 on Sunday to win the Phoenix Open by seven …
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Marseille cement grip on second place in Ligue 1
Feb 09 2025
Marseille strengthened their hold on second place in Ligue 1 behind runaway leaders Paris Saint-Germain with a dominant …
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Barca rout Sevilla to maintain title charge
Feb 09 2025
Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the …
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American Noh captures Founders Cup for first LPGA victory
Feb 09 2025
Yealimi Noh captured her first LPGA title on Sunday, outdueling South Korean Ko Jin-young down the final holes to win …
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Barca rout Sevilla to mantain title charge
Feb 09 2025
Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the …
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Napoli miss chance to extend Serie A lead with Udinese draw
Feb 09 2025
Napoli missed the chance to extend their lead over Inter Milan at the top of Serie A to six points as Antonio Conte's …
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Lillard carries short-handed Bucks over 76ers
Feb 09 2025
Damian Lillard poured in 43 points, draining eight of Milwaukee's 24 three-pointers on Sunday to propel the short-handed …
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Shapovalov wins ATP Dallas title with Ruud a third top-10 victim
Feb 09 2025
Canada's Denis Shapovalov completed a giant-killing run to the Dallas Open title on Sunday, defeating Norway's …
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Chiefs chase Super Bowl 'three-peat' as Trump heads to NFL showpiece
Feb 09 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs aim for a historic hat-trick of Super Bowl titles on Sunday when they take on the Philadelphia …
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Defiant Postecoglou says Spurs can salvage season despite FA Cup exit
Feb 09 2025
Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham can still salvage their dismal season despite completing a miserable week by …
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Easterby proud of Prendergast as Six Nations champions Ireland overwhelm Scotland
Feb 09 2025
Ireland boss Simon Easterby hailed Sam Prendergast's all-round game after he guided the Six Nations champions to a 32-18 …
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Liverpool humbled by Plymouth, Villa beat Tottenham in FA Cup
Feb 09 2025
Liverpool suffered a stunning FA Cup exit on Sunday in a 1-0 defeat to Championship strugglers Plymouth, while Aston …
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Giannis to miss NBA All-Star, likely won't return before then
Feb 09 2025
Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined by a left calf strain, will miss the NBA All-Star Game and Bucks coach …
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Plymouth boss Muslic celebrates Liverpool stunner with 'nachos and Fanta'
Feb 09 2025
Plymouth's "boring" boss Miron Muslic celebrated his side's stunning FA Cup humiliation of Liverpool by "eating some …
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Sesko, Simons score as Leipzig rise to fourth
Feb 09 2025
Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons scored first-half goals as RB Leipzig beat St Pauli 2-0 on Sunday to climb to fourth in …
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Six Nations kings Ireland again prove too much for Scotland
Feb 09 2025
Ireland stayed on course for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a 32-18 win over Scotland at …
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Townsend upbeat about Russell and Graham after Scotland duo's head clash
Feb 09 2025
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend suggested a head clash between co-captain Finn Russell and Darcy Graham during a Six …
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