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Murray in Britain's squad for Davis Cup
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Andy Murray has been selected for Britain's Davis Cup squad 24 hours after winning his first tournament since 2017.
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Ronaldo happy with 'more attacking' Juventus
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Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave coach Maurizio Sarri a vote of confidence on Monday when he said he was happy …
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Man City still not clinical enough to win Champions League - Guardiola
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the English champions are still not strong enough at either end of the …
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India on brink of Test sweep over South Africa
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Pace duo Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav had India on the brink of a series whitewash after South Africa crumpled while …
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India tour in doubt as Bangladesh cricketers go on strike
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Bangladesh's professional cricketers -- including several members of the national squad -- went on strike Monday to call …
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Bulgaria appoint new coach in wake of racism row: reports
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Bulgaria appointed Georgi Dermendzhiev as new national football coach in place of Krasimir Balakov who quit last week in …
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Nadal named in Spain squad for Davis Cup
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World number two Rafael Nadal has been named in the Spain squad for the Davis Cup finals in Madrid …
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Five talking points in European football this weekend
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Barcelona replaced Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, Bayern Munich squandered the chance to go back on top in Germany, …
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Ref triggers World Cup anger for 'mocking' France red card
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World Cup referee Jaco Peyper has sparked anger after posing for a photo with Wales fans in which he appeared to mimic …
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Moscow winner Bencic climbs to number seven in WTA rankings
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Belinda Bencic completed an excellent week, which saw her win the Kremlin Cup and qualify for the year-ending WTA …
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Wales have played their 'get out of jail card' - Gatland
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Wales have played their "get out of jail card", coach Warren Gatland said Monday of his team's nail-biting victory over …
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African players in Europe: Ivorian Lago stuns Real Madrid
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Ivorian Junior Lago stole the show among Africans in the major European leagues at the weekend by snatching the La Liga …
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Suele injury will keep him out until after Euros says Hoeness
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Germany central defender Niklas Suele will miss the rest of the season and Euro-2020 after injuring his knee playing for …
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Murray rise continues after Belgian triumph
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Former world number one Andy Murray was rewarded for his victory in Antwerp at the weekend, with another dramatic rise …
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Fit Tiger Woods hints he'll pick himself for Presidents Cup
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Tiger Woods said Monday his fitness was ahead of schedule after arthroscopic knee surgery, and dropped a heavy clue he …
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Shami treble leaves South Africa crumbling in follow-on
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Mohammed Shami claimed three key wickets including skipper Faf du Plessis on Monday as India eyed a series whitewash …
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India dismiss South Africa for 162, enforce follow-on
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Paceman Umesh Yadav claimed three wickets as India bowled out South Africa for 162 and forced the follow-on on day three …
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Discipline vital: What we learned from Wales's win over France
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Wales made it into the last four of the World Cup with a dramatic come from behind 20-19 win over 14-man France.
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Rodgers throws 5 TDs as Packers rout Raiders, Cowboys and Rams bounce back
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Aaron Rodgers delivered a masterful performance, throwing five touchdowns and running for another as the Green Bay …
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New Zealand 'beatable', insists England coach Jones
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Eddie Jones believes England have the weapons to upset New Zealand in this weekend's World Cup semi-final -- as long as …
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Defence wins matches: what we learned from South Africa's win
AFP - 10h ago
South Africa progressed into a World Cup semi-final against Wales after a 26-3 victory over Japan on Sunday.
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New-look Bayern out to prove Spurs drubbing was no fluke
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Bayern Munich face Olympiakos away in the Champions League on Tuesday with key defender Niklas Suele sidelined as Niko …
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In a career of landmarks, Federer set for 1,500th match
Oct 20 2019
Roger Federer will check off another landmark on Monday when he starts his bid for a 10th Basel title by playing the …
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Rugby Australia draws up list for new Wallabies coach
Oct 20 2019
Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle says she already has a list of targets to be the new Wallabies coach with an …
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Rodgers throws 5 TDs as Packers rout Raiders
Oct 20 2019
Aaron Rodgers delivered a masterful performance, throwing five touchdowns and running for another as the Green Bay …
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Astros seek World Series dynasty as Nats hunt fairytale title
Oct 20 2019
An upstart Washington Nationals squad will try to end the US capital's 95-year Major League Baseball title drought when …
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Marseille end slump with Strasbourg win, Ben Yedder saves Monaco
Oct 20 2019
Marseille ended a four-match winless streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday after Boubacar Kamara's early strike and a late Kevin …
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Morozov shines, but Aussies propel Roar to ISL Texas team win
Oct 20 2019
Russia's Vladimir Morozov racing for Team Iron won the skins to claim MVP honors at the International Swimming League …
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Inter keep pace with Juve, Pioli held on AC Milan debut
Oct 20 2019
Inter Milan survived a late Sassuolo scare and a bizarre intervention by a parachutist to win 4-3 and keep in touch with …
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Detroit's Stafford fastest to 40,000 NFL passing yards
Oct 20 2019
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for four touchdowns on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings to become …
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Rashid taken with first pick in Hundred draft as Gayle misses out
Oct 20 2019
Afghanistan star Rashid Khan became the first player selected in The Hundred draft, but West Indies legend Chris Gayle …
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Shapovalov lands maiden ATP title in Stockholm
Oct 20 2019
Rising Canadian star Denis Shapovalov lifted his first ATP title on Sunday after a 6-4, 6-4 win over Filip Krajinovic in …
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Ukraine's Gvozdyk released from hospital after Beterbiev beating
Oct 20 2019
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Gvozdyk was released from a US hospital on Sunday, two days after suffering a concussion from …
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'They just defend': Klopp frustrated as stubborn Man Utd hold Liverpool
Oct 20 2019
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp bemoaned Manchester United's defensive tactics and a controversial VAR call as the …
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Ben Yedder strikes late to give Monaco win over Rennes
Oct 20 2019
Wissam Ben Yedder fired Monaco out of the Ligue 1 mire on Sunday with a stoppage time winner that earned an entertaining …
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Schalke blow chance to top Bundesliga as Kramaric strikes on return
Oct 20 2019
Schalke blew their chance to move to the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday as Andrej Kramaric scored on his first …
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Three things we learned from the Premier League
Oct 20 2019
Liverpool's 17-match winning run was halted in a draw at Manchester United, while VAR caused more havoc and Chelsea's …
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'I lost my head,' admits Vahaamahina after World Cup red card
Oct 20 2019
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina made a tearful confession to teammates after his Rugby World Cup red card cost his …
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Klopp rues VAR failure to rule out Man Utd goal as Liverpool held
Oct 20 2019
Jurgen Klopp admitted he was frustrated by VAR's failure to rule out Marcus Rashford's goal as Liverpool were held to a …
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'Very proud' Murray wins first ATP title since March 2017
Oct 20 2019
Andy Murray said he was "very proud" after earning his first ATP title since March 2017 on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 …
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Liverpool strike late, but winning run ends in 1-1 draw at Man Utd
Oct 20 2019
Liverpool failed to record a record-equalling 18th straight Premier League win, but Adam Lallana's late equaliser saved …
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Clermont's Parra defends team-mate Vahaamahina after World Cup red card
Oct 20 2019
Clermont scrum-half Morgan Parra defended his club team-mate Sebastien Vahaamahina on Sunday after the France lock was …
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Tearful Murray wins at Antwerp for first ATP title since March 2017
Oct 20 2019
Andy Murray won his first ATP title since March 2017 on Sunday with a battling 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fellow …
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Clermont's Aussie McIntyre inflicts first defeat on leaders Lyon
Oct 20 2019
League leaders Lyon lost for the first time in the French Top 14 season suffering a 24-18 defeat at Clermont where …
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Rublev celebrates 22nd birthday with Kremlin Cup title
Oct 20 2019
Russia's Andrey Rublev celebrated his 22nd birthday in style by clinching the Kremlin Cup on Sunday to bag his second …
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Inter Milan keep pace with Juventus as Ranieri's Sampdoria hold Roma
Oct 20 2019
Inter Milan held off a late Sassuolo surge to win 4-3 and keep pace with leaders Juventus in Serie A on Sunday as …
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Colsaerts wins French Open to end seven-year title drought
Oct 20 2019
Nicolas Colsaerts held on to seal a gripping one-shot victory over Denmark's Joachim B Hansen at the French Open, …
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Glazers at Man Utd for the long term - Woodward
Oct 20 2019
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes the club's American owners, the Glazer family, will …
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'Big thank you' from Japan fans to Brave Blossoms
Oct 20 2019
Japan's rugby fans had nothing but praise Sunday for their team's fairytale march to the World Cup quarter-finals that …
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Salah misses Liverpool trip to Man Utd, Alisson returns
Oct 20 2019
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has not recovered from an ankle injury in time to face Manchester United on Sunday, but …
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Sharma rates double ton as 'most challenging' Test knock
Oct 20 2019
Rohit Sharma Sunday described his maiden Test double century as "most challenging" after he lifted India out of early …
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Bencic wins Kremlin Cup after sealing WTA Finals slot
Oct 20 2019
Swiss ace Belinda Bencic fought back from a set down to beat home star Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 on Sunday …
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Punishment awaits NBA's commissioner for defaming China: state media
Oct 20 2019
Punishment will be meted out "sooner or later" to the NBA's commissioner for defaming China, state television said, as …
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Parachutist gatecrashes Inter Milan's win at Sassuolo
Oct 20 2019
A parachutist landed on the pitch during Sunday's seven-goal Serie A thriller between Sassuolo and Inter Milan in …
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Wales floor 14-man France to exorcise World Cup demons
Oct 20 2019
Substitute Ross Moriarty snatched a late winner as Wales eliminated 14-man France 20-19 in a breathless World Cup …
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Brutal Boks burst brave Japan's bubble at Rugby World Cup
Oct 20 2019
South Africa shattered Japan's dreams of reaching the World Cup semi-finals with a pulsating 26-3 victory in Tokyo …
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South Africa end Japanese dream at Rugby World Cup
Oct 20 2019
South Africa broke Japanese hearts with a 26-3 quarter-final victory on Sunday to set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final …
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Brunel forecasts 'brighter future' for France after World Cup agony
Oct 20 2019
Outgoing coach Jacques Brunel insisted France could look forward to a "brighter future" after their heartbreaking World …
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'It must be all the beef': Thomas adds to incredible Asia record
Oct 20 2019
Justin Thomas loves playing in Asia -- on Sunday he took his record on the continent to a remarkable four victories in …
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Sharma hits double ton as India take command of third Test
Oct 20 2019
Rohit Sharma struck his maiden double Test century Sunday to put India on top of the third match against South Africa …
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Dupont a shining light for France despite World Cup heartbreak
Oct 20 2019
One small consolation for France in their agonising 20-19 World Cup quarter-final loss to Wales on Sunday was the form …
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Wales taste revenge against France, Japan bid for new 'miracle'
Oct 20 2019
Wales scrambled into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a nail-biting 20-19 win over 14-man France on Sunday, as …
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Champion Marc Marquez snares MotoGP constructors' title for Honda
Oct 20 2019
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Japan Grand Prix Sunday to notch his tenth victory of the season and earn …
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Danielle Kang caps birthday with second Shanghai win
Oct 20 2019
Danielle Kang capped her 27th birthday with a nailbiting one-stroke win at the Buick LPGA Shanghai on Sunday, fending …
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Shades of 2011 as Wales floor 14-man France at World Cup
Oct 20 2019
Substitute Ross Moriarty snatched a late winner as Wales floored 14-man France in a breathless World Cup quarter-final …
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Sharma hits double ton as India declare on 497-9
Oct 20 2019
Rohit Sharma struck his maiden double Test century Sunday as India declared on 497 for nine on day two of the third Test …
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'No win, no play' - Wallabies coach Cheika quits after World Cup exit
Oct 20 2019
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika quit Sunday after their humiliating World Cup quarter-final exit against England, drawing …
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Wallabies coach Cheika quits after World Cup exit
Oct 20 2019
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika quit Sunday after their humiliating World Cup quarter-final exit against England, drawing …
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Thomas wins CJ Cup for second time after shaking off stubborn Lee
Oct 20 2019
Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup on Sunday for the second time in three years, but it took until the closing stretch to see …
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Altuve propels Astros to World Series with walk off blast
Oct 20 2019
Jose Altuve hit a two-run walk off homer to lift the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win Saturday over the New York Yankees and …
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Altuve hits game winner as Astros outgun Yankees to reach World Series
Oct 20 2019
Jose Altuve hit a two-run walk off homer to lift the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win Saturday over the New York Yankees and …
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Japan prays for new 'miracle' in Rugby World Cup knock-outs
Oct 20 2019
Millions of home fans will tune in on Sunday as host team Japan bid to extend their Rugby World Cup fairy-tale in a …
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Cool heads and flexibility: what we learned from England's win
Oct 20 2019
England advanced to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup with a 40-16 victory over Australia on Saturday.
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'Racially abused and spat at': FA Cup tie abandoned with players 'frightened'
Oct 20 2019
An FA Cup qualifying match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday after allegations that …
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Cursed Ireland and brilliant Barretts: talking points from New Zealand's win
Oct 20 2019
New Zealand dismantled an error-strewn Ireland 46-14 to progress to a mouthwatering semi-final against England, as the …
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'Broken' by the World Cup: Ireland's Schmidt signs off with scars
Oct 20 2019
A "broken" Joe Schmidt signed off as Ireland coach with a crushing loss to his native New Zealand that condemned the …
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Calls mount for Cheika to go after Wallabies 'flogging'
Oct 20 2019
Australian rugby has been "plunged back into the darkness" by their "humiliating" quarter-final World Cup exit, domestic …
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Teen Williamson excites NBA like no rookie since LeBron
Oct 20 2019
Zion Williamson has excited NBA fans like no rookie since LeBron James, but knee injuries before his debut have also …
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LeBron, Kawhi co-star in 'Battle for Los Angeles'
Oct 20 2019
The first chapter in the most compelling storyline of the new NBA season will be written on Tuesday as LeBron James and …
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Chen wins third straight Skate America crown
Oct 20 2019
Nathan Chen grabbed his third straight Skate America Grand Prix title on Saturday, delivering three quadruple jumps in a …
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Aussies Campbell, McKeon roar into International Swimming League
Oct 19 2019
Australian Olympic gold medallists Cate Campbell and Emma McKeon made their International Swimming League debuts on …
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Ronaldo hits 701st goal as Juventus pull clear in Serie A
Oct 19 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo and Miralem Pjanic sealed a 2-1 win for Juventus over Bologna to consolidate top spot in Serie A on …
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Real Madrid beaten by Mallorca as Barca go top of La Liga
Oct 19 2019
Barcelona sailed back to the top of the table on Saturday and trouble returned to Real Madrid after they endured their …
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Solskjaer aims dig at Liverpool ahead of Man Utd showdown
Oct 19 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not resist a sly dig at Liverpool ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Sunday, …
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Dortmund beat Bundesliga leaders Gladbach, Bayern held by Augsburg
Oct 19 2019
Borussia Dortmund beat top-of-the-table Borussia Moenchengladbach 1-0 to jump to fourth in the Bundesliga on Saturday, …
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Ex-Fiji winger Nagusa celebrates 200th Montpellier appearance with victory
Oct 19 2019
Former Fiji winger Timoci Nagusa celebrated his 200th Montpellier game by scoring in a 33-22 victory over French Top 14 …
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Dortmund discipline Sancho and drop teenager for Gladbach match
Oct 19 2019
Borussia Dortmund dropped Jadon Sancho for Saturday's clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach after the teenager returned …
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Lyon labour to Dijon draw in Garcia's first game
Oct 19 2019
Lyon stuttered to a 0-0 draw against fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Dijon on Saturday as already-embattled new coach Rudi …
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'Big surprise,' says Murray as ex-world number one reaches first final since 2017
Oct 19 2019
Former world number one Andy Murray reached his first final in more than two and a half years on Saturday and admitted …
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Bayern slip up again as Augsburg grab last-gasp leveller
Oct 19 2019
Borussia Dortmund beat top of the table Borussia Moenchengladbach to jump to fourth in the Bundesliga on Saturday, level …
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Siakam signs four-year maximum NBA deal with Raptors: reports
Oct 19 2019
Pascal Siakam, a major contributor in Toronto's run to the NBA title last season, has signed a four-year maximum rookie …
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Too many strikers: Mexican team in standstill over wages protest
Oct 19 2019
Players of Mexican club Veracruz went on strike in the opening minutes of a league game on Saturday, allowing grateful …
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Man City find winning formula as Spurs struggle
Oct 19 2019
Manchester City eased doubts over their ability to sustain a Premier League title challenge by beating Crystal Palace …
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Lazio three-goal comeback denies Atalanta, Milik lifts Napoli
Oct 19 2019
Serie A leading scorer Ciro Immobile's late brace of penalties helped Lazio wipe out a three-goal deficit in a thrilling …
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'Pretty patient' Shapovalov into first ATP final at Stockholm
Oct 19 2019
Highly-rated Denis Shapovalov reached his first ATP final on Saturday when he swept past Japanese lucky loser Yuichi …
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Man City return to winning ways but Guardiola wants killer touch
Oct 19 2019
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called on his side to be more clinical after they brushed aside in-form Crystal …
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Man City back on track after Crystal Palace win
Oct 19 2019
Manchester City brushed aside in-form Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday to narrow the gap to Premier League leaders …
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Immobile seals thrilling three-goal Lazio comeback, Milik lifts Napoli
Oct 19 2019
Serie A leading scorer Ciro Immobile's late brace of penalties helped Lazio wipe out a three-goal deficit in a thrilling …
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Nadal marries partner of 14 years in Mallorca
Oct 19 2019
Rafael Nadal married his partner of 14 years, Xisca Perello, at a castle in Mallorca on Saturday.
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Watford angered by 'subjective' VAR as Alli saves Spurs
Oct 19 2019
Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores complained that VAR is not "objective" after Dele Alli's controversial late …
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Shapovalov into first ATP final at Stockholm
Oct 19 2019
Highly-rated Denis Shapovalov reached his first ATP final on Saturday when he swept past Japanese lucky loser Yuichi …
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Messi, Suarez, Griezmann all on target for Barca as Atletico held
Oct 19 2019
Barcelona's 'MSG' strike force is finally clicked into gear as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann all …
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