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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal, City in Premier League title fight
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Liverpool have splashed out to defend their Premier League title as champions but face stiff competition from an Arsenal …
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Alcaraz battles as Shelton, Zverev race into Cincinnati third round
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Carlos Alcaraz fought through a second-set slump to post a "rollercoaster" 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur in …
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Alcaraz battles through, Shelton advances in Cincinnati
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Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory over …
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Australia women's rugby team lose trump card Caslick for World Cup
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Australia's women's Rugby World Cup hopes took a hit Monday with star sevens recruit Charlotte Caslick ruled out with an …
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New-look Liverpool humbled by Crystal Palace in Community Shield
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Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on …
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Pioneering MLB umpire Pawol debuts behind plate in Braves win
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Jen Pawol became the first female home plate umpire in a Major League Baseball regular-season game on Sunday, calling …
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Rose tops Spaun in playoff to win PGA St. Jude as Fleetwood falters again
Aug 10 2025
Justin Rose reeled off four straight back-nine birdies to force a playoff then birdied the third hole of sudden death to …
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West Indies level ODI series with Pakistan as Chase stars
Aug 10 2025
The West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday as Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the charge with the bat …
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Spain's Alex Palou wins third consecutive IndyCar season title
Aug 10 2025
Spain's Alex Palou captured his third consecutive IndyCar season title and fourth in five campaigns by finishing third …
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Barcelona look smooth in Como demolition as Ter Stegen buries hatchet
Aug 10 2025
Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona completed their pre-season preparations by thrashing Italian side Como 5-0 on …
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Erratic Alcaraz battles through in Cincinnati opening match
Aug 10 2025
Carlos Alcaraz had to fight his way out of a second-set slump on Sunday to escape with a 6-1, 2-5, 6-3 victory over …
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Burmester wins playoff to capture LIV Golf Chicago crown
Aug 10 2025
South Africa's Dean Burmester sank a six-foot birdie putt on Sunday's first playoff hole to beat Spaniards Jon Rahm and …
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Course owner Trump hails Forrest's 'brilliant' Scottish Championship win
Aug 10 2025
Donald Trump congratulated Grant Forrest on his "brilliant golf" after a four-shot win Sunday in a Scottish Championship …
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NASCAR driver breaks collarbone in fall as he celebrates win
Aug 10 2025
Rising NASCAR racing star Connor Zilisch broke his collarbone, he said, after a dramatic fall from the roof of his car, …
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Swiatek advances by walkover into Cincinnati fourth round
Aug 10 2025
Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek of Poland advanced to the fourth round of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open on Sunday as …
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Slot seeks Liverpool balance for Premier League defence
Aug 10 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said his side are conceding too often if they are to defend the Premier League title after …
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Local hero Forrest wins Scottish Championship golf
Aug 10 2025
Grant Forrest triumphed on home soil to win the Scottish Championship tournament by four shots in Aberdeen on Sunday.
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Power-packed David slams 83 as Australia beat South Africa in 1st T20
Aug 10 2025
Tim David crunched eight sixes in a blistering 83 from 52 balls to help Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in their …
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Son Heung-min makes instant impact in LAFC debut
Aug 10 2025
South Korea star Son Heung-min made his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC Saturday, providing a burst of …
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Salah criticises UEFA for 'Palestinian Pele' tribute: 'Tell us how he died'
Aug 10 2025
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has criticised Europe's football governing body UEFA for posting a tribute to "Palestinian …
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Defending champs Sinner, Sabalenka make winning starts in Cincinnati
Aug 10 2025
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka got their title defenses off to smooth starts as they powered into the third round of …
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Dropped Australian Test star Labuschagne plots Ashes return
Aug 10 2025
Dropped Australian Test star Marnus Labuschagne says he is determined to bounce back and prove the doubters wrong, …
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Teen darts sensation Littler wins first World Series crown of year
Aug 10 2025
Teenage phenomenon Luke "the Nuke" Littler clinched his first World Series of Darts title of the year, overpowering Mike …
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Fleetwood clings to one-stroke PGA St. Jude lead over Rose
Aug 09 2025
Tommy Fleetwood, chasing his first US PGA Tour title, clung to a one-stroke lead over fellow Englishman Justin Rose …
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Pawol becomes first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball
Aug 09 2025
Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday …
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Messi to miss Miami's MLS Orlando clash
Aug 09 2025
Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Major League soccer clash with Florida rivals Orlando on Sunday as he continues to …
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Pawol becomes first woman to umpire in MLB
Aug 09 2025
Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday …
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Nunez leaves Liverpool to join Saudi's Al-Hilal
Aug 09 2025
Liverpool sold striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Saturday, in a move that could allow …
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Sinner storms to quick-fire opening win in Cincinnati
Aug 09 2025
Jannik Sinner, back on court nearly a month after his Wimbledon triumph, crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan in his …
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PSG complete signing of French goalkeeper Chevalier
Aug 09 2025
Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday signed French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille for a reported 40 million euros …
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US star Chen will not defend Olympic figure skating gold in Italy
Aug 09 2025
Reigning Winter Olympic men's figure skating champion Nathan Chen of the United States says he will not defend his crown …
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Norris 'all good' after NFL game-stopping pre-season injury
Aug 09 2025
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris declared himself "all good" on Saturday after being hospitalized following a hit that …
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West Ham sign Leicester goalkeeper Hermansen
Aug 09 2025
West Ham have signed Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced …
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Sesko completes Manchester United's new-look forward line-up
Aug 09 2025
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third forward the 20-time …
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Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko: club
Aug 09 2025
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English …
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Lions' Norris hospitalized after scary injury, NFL pre-season game suspended
Aug 09 2025
Detroit safety Morice Norris was in "stable" condition Friday after being taken from the field in an ambulance with a …
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Nawaz sparks Pakistan to five-wicket ODI win over West Indies
Aug 09 2025
Hasan Nawaz made a triumphant one-day international debut, going 63 not out on Friday to power Pakistan over West Indies …
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Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers
Aug 09 2025
Australian white-ball skipper Mitchell Marsh says he will open the T20 batting with Travis Head for the foreseeable …
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Patriots unveil statue honoring iconic quarterback Tom Brady
Aug 09 2025
The New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady outside their Gillette Stadium in …
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Slot's new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield
Aug 09 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is relishing the rare chance to lift silverware in his side's first game of the season as the …
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NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns: report
Aug 08 2025
Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a …
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Toronto champion Shelton to start Cincy against Argentine outsider
Aug 08 2025
Newly minted Toronto Masters champion Ben Shelton will open his account at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open against Camilo …
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Fleetwood leads St. Jude in search of first US PGA Tour title
Aug 08 2025
England's Tommy Fleetwood positioned himself to strike for a first US PGA Tour title this weekend, firing a six-under …
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Barcelona reinstate Ter Stegen as captain
Aug 08 2025
Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's …
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England's injured Woakes still has Ashes hopes
Aug 08 2025
England paceman Chris Woakes is considering rehabilitation rather than surgery on his dislocated shoulder in a …
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Spain's Badosa withdraws from US Open
Aug 08 2025
Spain's Paula Badosa, ranked 12th in the world, has withdrawn from the US Open, tournament officials announced on …
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NBA Celtics sign Mazzulla to coaching contract extension
Aug 08 2025
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team he guided to an NBA …
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Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy
Aug 08 2025
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona started disciplinary …
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Chelsea's Broja joins Burnley on five-year deal
Aug 08 2025
Armando Broja has left boyhood club Chelsea to join promoted Burnley on a five-year contract, it was announced Friday.
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Three centurions as 'ruthless' New Zealand pile on runs against Zimbabwe
Aug 08 2025
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a "ruthless" batting performance …
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Montreal protagonists Mboko, Osaka out of Cincinnati Open
Aug 08 2025
WTA Montreal tournament champion Victoria Mboko and beaten finalist Naomi Osaka officially withdrew on Friday from the …
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Glasner says demotion to Conference League would punish 'innocent' Palace
Aug 08 2025
Oliver Glasner believes that if Crystal Palace are demoted to the Conference League it would feel "like we are punished, …
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New Zealand build big total in 2nd Test against Zimbabwe
Aug 08 2025
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a relentless batting performance …
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Lens sign France international Thauvin from Udinese
Aug 08 2025
French World Cup winner Florian Thauvin returned to Ligue 1 on Friday when Lens confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old …
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Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe
Aug 08 2025
Manchester United's revamped training ground is a "world-class performance environment" that can help restore the club …
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PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source
Aug 08 2025
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas …
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Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move
Aug 08 2025
Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after completing a move from …
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Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'
Aug 08 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League …
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Kirsty Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
Aug 08 2025
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" …
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Kipyegon says a woman will run a sub-four minute mile
Aug 08 2025
Faith Kipyegon said she believes a woman will break the four-minute barrier for the mile "in this generation or the …
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Australian A-League side Western United stripped of licence
Aug 08 2025
Melbourne-based A-League club Western United was stripped of its licence Friday, leaving the beleaguered side on the …
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Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
Aug 08 2025
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" …
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Canadian teen Mboko outlasts Osaka to win WTA Montreal crown
Aug 08 2025
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko conquered four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday, capping …
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Crypto group reportedly says it planned sex toy tosses at WNBA games
Aug 08 2025
A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of "stunts" in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, …
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American Shelton tops Khachanov to win first ATP Masters title in Toronto
Aug 08 2025
Ben Shelton became the first American to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada in more than two decades as he defeated …
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Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati
Aug 08 2025
Venus Williams rallied from 4-1 down in the first set but could not maintain momentum, the seven-time Grand Slam …
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Bhatia leads by one at PGA St. Jude, Scheffler five adrift
Aug 07 2025
Akshay Bhatia picked up four strokes in the last three holes as he surged to an eight-under par 62 on Thursday to seize …
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Kane scores as Bayern thump Spurs in pre-season friendly
Aug 07 2025
Harry Kane scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4-0 at home in a …
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Foulkes flies back to Zimbabwe to shine on New Zealand Test debut
Aug 07 2025
When Zak Foulkes boarded the long flight home to New Zealand from Zimbabwe ten days ago he had every reason to assume …
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Partey signs for Villarreal while on bail for rape charges
Aug 07 2025
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, on Thursday completed a move to Spanish …
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Wales have the talent to rise again, says rugby head coach Tandy
Aug 07 2025
New Wales rugby union head coach Steve Tandy believes he will have the talent at his disposal to meet the ambitious …
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Five England players nominated for women's Ballon d'Or
Aug 07 2025
Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad were nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or award on Thursday.
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PSG dominate list of men's Ballon D'Or nominees
Aug 07 2025
For the second straight year, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will have a new winner after Rodri failed to make the list of 30 …
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Man Utd agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko: reports
Aug 07 2025
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin …
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Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain's armband
Aug 07 2025
Barcelona on Thursday said they had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain's armband in a continuing dispute over …
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Ski world champion Venier quits, saying hunger has gone
Aug 07 2025
Six months after claiming her first major title, Austrian skier Stephanie Venier announced her retirement on Thursday, …
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Antonio to leave West Ham after car crash
Aug 07 2025
Michail Antonio's 10-year spell at West Ham is over after the club decided not to offer the 35-year-old a new contract.
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Maddison set to miss most of Spurs season after knee injury
Aug 07 2025
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the upcoming Premier league season after rupturing an …
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Frankfurt sign Japan winger Doan until 2030
Aug 07 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday confirmed the signing of Japan winger Ritsu Doan until 2030 from Freiburg.
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'Dog ate my passport': All Black rookie in Argentina trip pickle
Aug 07 2025
Leroy Carter's dream call-up to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad almost became a nightmare when he his dog chewed …
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Osaka books WTA Montreal title clash with Canadian teen Mboko
Aug 07 2025
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko booked a championship showdown with …
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Khachanov topples Zverev to book ATP Toronto title clash with Shelton
Aug 07 2025
Karen Khachanov rallied to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev and book an ATP Toronto Masters title clash with Ben …
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Wallabies' White out of short-lived retirement for South Africa Tests
Aug 07 2025
Veteran scrum-half Nic White's retirement lasted barely a week after he was named Thursday in an injury-depleted …
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Struggling Test opener Konstas sent on Australia A tour of India
Aug 07 2025
Struggling Test opener Sam Konstas was picked Thursday for Australia A's red-ball tour of India next month, with chief …
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Mo'unga to return to New Zealand in time for World Cup build-up
Aug 07 2025
Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will return to New Zealand next year, putting him in the frame to steer the All Blacks at the …
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World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
Aug 07 2025
Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but …
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Khachanov topples Zverev to reach ATP Toronto final
Aug 07 2025
Karen Khachanov rallied from 3-1 down in the final set tiebreaker to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 …
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Canadian teen Mboko beats Rybakina to reach WTA Montreal final
Aug 07 2025
Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko saved a match point on the way to a thrilling 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former …
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Mexican president backs threatened female football referee
Aug 07 2025
A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's match between Monterrey and …
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Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat
Aug 07 2025
Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a …
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'Global icon' Son Heung-min joins LAFC from Tottenham
Aug 07 2025
South Korea star Son Heung-min said he was "here to win" on Wednesday as Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC welcomed …
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Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down
Aug 06 2025
Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he …
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Sinner lukewarm on expanded Cincinnati format
Aug 06 2025
Jannik Sinner on Wednesday gave tepid approval to the 12-day jumbo version of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters while …
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Rested Scheffler ready to tackle US PGA Tour playoffs
Aug 06 2025
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's "rested and ready to play" as he prepares to tee it up in the US PGA Tour …
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German great Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps
Aug 06 2025
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Thomas Mueller has signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps, the Canadian …
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Isak told to train alone by Newcastle - reports
Aug 06 2025
Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedly told to train apart …
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Vonn appoints Svindal as coach ahead of 2026 Olympics
Aug 06 2025
Comeback queen Lindsey Vonn has appointed former Norwegian ski star Aksel Lund Svindal as coach to help her prepare for …
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Arsenal have 'belief' to end trophy drought, says Arteta
Aug 06 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Gunners believe this season will be different as they aim to get over a series of …
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Liverpool set to cut losses with Nunez move to Saudi: reports
Aug 06 2025
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could allow the Premier …
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Rugby Australia relaxes 'redundant' limit on foreign-based players
Aug 06 2025
Rugby Australia has signalled that more overseas-based players will be allowed to represent the Wallabies, shifting away …
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Son draws fans to airport as LAFC calls Wednesday news conference
Aug 06 2025
South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS, but excited …
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Son draws fans to airport even though MLS deal not official
Aug 06 2025
South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS but excited fans …
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