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Lakers' James officially out of NBA postseason picture
AFP - 31m ago
Legendary superstar LeBron James will miss the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2005 as the Los Angeles Lakers were …
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Champion mare Winx makes it 32 wins in a row
AFP - 1h ago
Champion Australian mare Winx extended her record-breaking win streak to 32 on Saturday in what is widely expected to be …
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Djokovic, Osaka win Miami openers as Thiem tumbles
AFP - 3h ago
Novak Djokovic put his Indian Wells disappointment behind him on Friday at the ATP and WTA Miami Open with a ruthless …
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Top-ranked Park, Liu share LPGA Founders Cup lead
AFP - 3h ago
China's Liu Yu made the most of her early morning start, firing an eight-under par 64 on Friday to join world number one …
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Serena survives scare to advance in Miami
AFP - 2h ago
Serena Williams survived an "irresponsible" second set lapse on Friday to see off Sweden's Rebecca Peterson 6-3, 1-6, …
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Southgate lauds England hat-trick hero Sterling's coming of age
AFP - 6h ago
England manager Gareth Southgate hailed Raheem Sterling's coming of age on the international stage after hitting his …
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Finch's century helps fire Australia to eight-wicket win over Pakistan
AFP - 6h ago
Aaron Finch's fine century drove Australia to a convincing eight-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first …
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Defending champ Casey holds share of Valspar halfway lead
AFP - 6h ago
Defending champion Paul Casey fired a five-under par 66 to grab a share of the 36-hole lead alongside American Austin …
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Sterling downs Czechs as France sweep past Moldova
AFP - 4h ago
Raheem Sterling showed that he is coming of age on the international stage as his hat-trick saw England start their Euro …
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Messi to miss Morocco friendly after injury on international return
AFP - 6h ago
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's friendly against Morocco next week after picking up a groin injury in the shock 3-1 …
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Three things we learned from England v Czech Republic
AFP - 7h ago
England thrashed the Czech Republic 5-0 in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier on Friday:
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Griezmann stars as France hammer Moldova
AFP - 7h ago
Winger Antoine Griezmann scored one and set up another as World Cup winners France easily beat Moldova 4-1 in Chisinau …
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Venezuela down Argentina on Messi return
AFP - 50m ago
Argentina suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Venezuela on Friday as Lionel Messi made his first international appearance …
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Ronaldo draws blank on Portugal return in Euro qualifier
AFP - 7h ago
Ukraine snuffed out Portugal on Cristiano Ronaldo's return to international football, defending stoutly as they held the …
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Emotional Sterling pays tribute to tragic youngster
AFP - 7h ago
Raheem Sterling dedicated his hat-trick in England's 5-0 rout of the Czech Republic on Friday to a Crystal Palace …
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Angola edge Botswana to clinch Cup of Nations place
AFP - 1h ago
Angola beat Botswana 1-0 on Friday thanks to a soft Wilson Eduardo goal to join 14 teams who had already qualified for …
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Sterling hits hat-trick as England thrash Czech Republic
AFP - 1h ago
Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as England started what they hope is a road back to Wembley for the Euro 2020 final …
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Mourinho eyes management comeback and third Champions League
AFP - 2h ago
Jose Mourinho is gunning for a return to top level management and a third Champions League title, the former Real Madrid …
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Osaka advances, Nishikori falls in Miami tennis openers
AFP - 1h ago
World number one Naomi Osaka had to keep her emotions in check as she opened her campaign at the WTA and ATP Miami Open …
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Defending champ Casey grabs share of PGA lead as Donald lurks
AFP - 2h ago
Defending champion Paul Casey fired a five-under par 66 to grab a share of the early clubhouse lead in Friday's second …
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South Africa seal Sri Lanka series despite Udana heroics
AFP - 2h ago
Isuru Udana's astonishing 84 for Sri Lanka wasn't enough to stop South Africa from clinching their Twenty20 …
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PGA Tour bans Garrigus for three months after positive drug test
AFP - 2h ago
Robert Garrigus, an American golfer who hailed conquering substance abuse in 2010 after his lone PGA title, was banned …
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Late Simon goal seals win for Nigeria
AFP - 4h ago
Nigeria needed 90 minutes to quell the Seychelles and a 3-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying home victory on Friday.
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Anscombe eyes World Cup glory with Wales
AFP - 4h ago
Gareth Anscombe is backing Wales to "ruffle a few feathers" at the World Cup in Japan later this year after storming to …
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Hendricks hits smart 65 to revive World Cup hopes
AFP - 2h ago
Opening batsman Reeza Hendricks hit a high-quality 65 as South Africa scored 180 for three in the second Twenty20 …
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Football hacker Pinto makes first appearance in Lisbon court
AFP - 4h ago
Rui Pinto, the Portuguese hacker linked to the Football Leaks whistleblower website, made his first appearance before a …
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Rakhimov quits as head of crisis-hit amateur boxing association
AFP - 3h ago
Gafur Rakhimov stepped down as head of the AIBA, world amateur boxing's governing body, on Friday amid a spat with the …
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Savea returns for Toulon a month after 'DNA test' blast
AFP - 3h ago
Former New Zealand international Julian Savea will start for Toulon this weekend, the Top 14 side announced on Friday, …
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Canadian goalie to skip White House visit by NHL champs
AFP - 3h ago
NHL All-Star goaltender Braden Holtby will not join his Washington Capitals teammates for a Monday visit to the White …
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Adams leaves US team for Leipzig, injured McKennie stays
AFP - 3h ago
US national team coach Gregg Berhalter sent defender Tyler Adams back to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on Friday but …
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NFL team owners eye expanded video after playoff blunder
AFP - 2h ago
Two months after a crucial pass interference penalty went uncalled in an NFL playoff game, team owners will consider …
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IAAF new gender rules 'humiliating, harmful': UN rights council
AFP - 2h ago
The UN Human Rights Council has condemned the IAAF's attempt to regulate the testosterone levels of female athletes, as …
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PSG's Neymar charged for rant after Champions League loss
AFP - 1h ago
Neymar was charged by UEFA on Friday for making "insulting" comments about the match officials following Paris …
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Oakland lawmakers approve 2019 lease for departing Raiders
AFP - 3h ago
The Oakland Raiders, moving to Las Vegas in 2020, will stay in their Northern California home stadium this year after …
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Birmingham hit with nine-point deduction after breaching financial rules
AFP - 2h ago
Championship side Birmingham have been docked nine points for breaching financial rules, the English Football League …
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Disgraced former England player Adam Johnson released from prison
AFP - 3h ago
Disgraced former England international Adam Johnson has been released from prison after serving three years for engaging …
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Haris maiden hundred lifts Pakistan to 280 in first ODI
AFP - 3h ago
Left-hander Haris Sohail knocked his maiden one-day century to guide Pakistan to 280-5 in the first day-night …
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Kenyans lament Diamond League scrapping 5000m
AFP - 3h ago
Kenya's Commonwealth and world junior 5000m champion Edward Zakayo expressed concern on Friday over the future of …
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Colombia beat Japan to give Queiroz winning start
AFP - 1h ago
Captain Radamel Falcao smashed home a second-half penalty as Colombia beat Japan 1-0 on Friday to give Carlos Queiroz …
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Olympic champ Zagitova storms to maiden world skate title
AFP - 2h ago
Olympic champion Alina Zagitova produced a dynamic free programme to capture her first figure skating world title Friday …
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Wales captain Jones named player of Six Nations
AFP - 1h ago
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones was on Friday named player of the 2019 Six Nations after leading his team to a first Grand …
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Beardsley charged with racially abusing young footballers
AFP - 2h ago
Former Newcastle coach and England international Peter Beardsley has been charged by the Football Association with …
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Three Germany fans filmed shouting racist abuse turn themselves in
AFP - 2h ago
Three men who shouted racist abuse at Germany's Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan during the friendly with Serbia turned …
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Olympic champ Zagitova storms to world skate title
AFP - 36m ago
Olympic champion Alina Zagitova produced a dynamic free programme to win her first figure skating world title Friday …
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UN rights council blasts IAAF over testosterone rules for female athletes
AFP - 2h ago
The UN Human Rights Council has condemned the IAAF's attempt to regulate the testosterone levels of female athletes, as …
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Scotland must 'make statement' after Kazakhstan defeat
AFP - 5h ago
Scotland must make a statement against San Marino after they failed in the basic aspects of football during their …
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UN rights council blasts IAAF over testerone rules for female athletes
AFP - 1h ago
The UN Human Rights Council has condemned the IAAF's attempt to regulate the testosterone levels of female athletes, as …
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'Such a shame' - Japan's Sunwolves axed, months before World Cup
AFP - 6h ago
Japan's Sunwolves will be axed from Super Rugby after next season, the governing body said on Friday, dealing a heavy …
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American Bell cleared after crash with skate rival Lim
AFP - 10h ago
Figure skating's ruling body on Friday cleared American Mariah Bell of deliberately attempting to injure South Korean …
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Axe falls on Japan's Sunwolves, six months before World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
Japan's Sunwolves will be axed from Super Rugby after next season, the governing body said on Friday, dealing a heavy …
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Adelaide's Danish striker Ilso Larsen suspended for doping
AFP - 10h ago
Adelaide United's Danish forward Ken Ilso Larsen was suspended Friday after testing positive for cocaine.
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Big defeats and the occasional win - the Sunwolves' Super struggles
AFP - 10h ago
The Tokyo-based Sunwolves will be axed at the end of 2020 season. AFP Sport looks at five notable moments during their …
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Axe falls on Japan's Sunwolves, months before World Cup
AFP - 1h ago
Japan's Sunwolves will be axed from Super Rugby from 2021, the governing body said on Friday, ditching Asia's first team …
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Nibali feeling 'better and better' ahead of Milan-San Remo defence
AFP - 10h ago
Italy's Vincenzo Nibali warned that his confidence was growing as he returns to defend his Milan-San Remo title in the …
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Austria's Straka shares lead at Valspar Championship
AFP - 4h ago
Austria's Sepp Straka took advantage of a depleted field at the Valspar Championship, firing a bogey free five-under 66 …
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Kaepernick got under $10m in NFL collusion deal: report
AFP - 13h ago
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who led kneeling protests during NFL games, and ex-teammate Eric Reid will …
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Hazard lifts Belgium in Euro qualifying as Depay triggers Dutch rout
AFP - 11h ago
Eden Hazard ensured Belgium kicked off their qualifying campaign for Euro 2020 in style on Thursday with a brace in a …
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Depay fires Dutch past Belarus in Euro 2020 qualifying opener
AFP - 4h ago
Memphis Depay dazzled for the Netherlands with a brace and two assists as they cruised past Belarus 4-0 in their opening …
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NBA fines Boston guard Smart $50K for shoving Embiid
AFP - 5h ago
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday after forcefully shoving Philadelphia 76ers …
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Messi to start Venezuela friendly on Argentina return
AFP - 16h ago
Lionel Messi will start Friday's friendly against Venezuela in Madrid as he makes his return for Argentina following a …
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Wales' Amos joins Cardiff from Dragons
AFP - 1h ago
Hallam Amos became the latest Wales wing to joined Cardiff Blues after the capital club announced his move from regional …
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McIlroy to play in Canada before US Open at Pebble Beach
AFP - 20m ago
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy will play in the Canadian Open for the first time in June, a week before he seeks a …
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Extradited Football Leaks hacker lands in Portugal
AFP - 7h ago
Rui Pinto, the hacker linked to the Football Leaks whistleblower website, arrived in Lisbon on Thursday after his …
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Experts dispute testosterone test for top female athletes
AFP - 7h ago
Barring South African runner Caster Semenya from competition due to naturally high testosterone levels would be like …
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McLeish won't quit after 'horrible' Scotland humiliation in Kazakhstan
AFP - 18h ago
Alex McLeish refused to quit as Scotland manager after their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign got off to a "horrible" start …
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'It was horrible': McLeish fumes after Scotland humiliation in Kazakhstan
AFP - 51m ago
Alex McLeish slammed his Scotland flops after their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign got off to the worst possible start …
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Southgate supports Rice amid IRA social media storm
AFP - 17h ago
England manager Gareth Southgate expressed his support for Declan Rice after the West Ham midfielder apologised on …
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Southgate supports Rice amid IRA storm
AFP - 23m ago
England manager Gareth Southgate expressed his support for Declan Rice after the West Ham midfielder apologised on …
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NHL teams to play regular-season games in Stockholm and Prague
AFP - 16h ago
National Hockey League clubs will play four 2019-20 regular-season games in Europe, the league announced Thursday, with …
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Durham appoint sandpaper-scandal Bancroft as captain
AFP - 7h ago
Durham have appointed shamed Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft as captain for the upcoming English County Championship …
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Scotland slump to humiliating 3-0 defeat in Kazakhstan
AFP - 5h ago
Scotland's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign got off to the worst possible start with an embarrassing 3-0 defeat by …
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NBA Timberwolves lose Rose, Covington, Teague for season
AFP - 3h ago
Minnesota Timberwolves's slim NBA playoffs hopes suffered a major setback Thursday with the announcement that guards …
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Japan baseball great Suzuki ends glittering MLB career
AFP - 4h ago
Japanese hit king Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement Thursday, calling time on a record-breaking career that saw him …
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Kvitova, Pliskova snub Fed Cup playoffs against Canada
AFP - 3h ago
Petra Kvitova and Karolina Pliskova will snub the Fed Cup playoffs against Canada in April, raising the chances of …
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Ronaldo fined 20,000 euros for mimicking Simeone celebration
AFP - 4h ago
Cristiano Ronaldo was fined 20,000 euros ($22,738) by UEFA on Thursday for mimicking Atletico Madrid coach Diego …
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Finch hopes Australia carry momentum in Pakistan series
AFP - 2h ago
Australian skipper Aaron Finch hopes his team carry the momentum of a series win in India to their five-match series …
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Chen eclipses Hanyu to set pace at world figure skate
AFP - 4h ago
Reigning champion Nathan Chen stole Yuzuru Hanyu's thunder Thursday with a sparkling short programme to snatch pole …
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Juve opt for Asian pre-season amid Ronaldo US rape claims - report
AFP - 4h ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus will play the pre-season International Champions Cup in Asia and not in the United States …
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Champions Cameroon among 21 teams seeking Cup of Nations places
AFP - 4h ago
Defending champions Cameroon are among 21 countries hoping to fill one of 10 places up for grabs this weekend in the …
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Disgruntled Icardi back training with Inter
AFP - 3h ago
Disgruntled Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi returned to training with the club on Thursday after a month on the …
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'Unhappy' Sanches considering leaving Bayern Munich
AFP - 6h ago
Euro 2016 winner Renato Sanches says he is considering leaving Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the end of the …
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Butler, Embiid star as Sixers rattle Celtics
AFP - 3h ago
Jimmy Butler led a fourth quarter comeback as the Philadelphia 76ers overpowered the Boston Celtics 118-115 in a stormy …
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Tudor returns in bid to rescue Udinese season
AFP - 7h ago
Former Croatian international Igor Tudor will oversee his first training session on Thursday after being appointed for a …
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ISU launch probe after Korean skater injured by American rival
AFP - 10h ago
Figure skating's ruling body is set to investigate claims America's Mariah Bell deliberately injured South Korean rival …
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From Aussie bad boys to the Universe Boss: six to watch in the IPL
AFP - 9h ago
AFP Sport picks six to watch when the 12th season of the high-octane Twenty20 Indian Premier League begins on Saturday:
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Aussie footy TV host slammed for mocking NZ PM's accent
AFP - 6h ago
A leading Australian media personality faced a stinging backlash Thursday after mocking New Zealand Prime Minister …
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Gloomy return for Super Rugby after mosque attacks
AFP - 10h ago
The Otago Highlanders paid their respects at a mosque on Thursday as Super Rugby prepared to make a sombre return to …
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Glum Wolves and a baby: Five talking points in Super Rugby
AFP - 11h ago
Five talking points ahead of this week's games in Super Rugby:
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All to prove: Smith, Warner face World Cup test in IPL
AFP - 11h ago
The big-bucks Indian Premier League begins Saturday with disgraced Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner back in …
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Youthful talent gives England a bright future, says Henderson
AFP - 9h ago
Jordan Henderson says England are ready to fulfil the growing expectations around their vibrant young team as the Euro …
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Osaka silent over ex-coach lawsuit as Miami Open begins
AFP - 9h ago
World number one Naomi Osaka refused on Wednesday to become embroiled in a dispute with one of her former coaches who is …
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Le Sommer and Renard give holders Lyon first-leg edge over Wolfsburg
AFP - 13h ago
Reigning champions Lyon beat two-time former winners Wolfsburg 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg on …
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Wales leave it late to beat Trinidad without Bale
AFP - 7h ago
Wales needed a stoppage-time goal from Liverpool teenager Ben Woodburn to beat Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 in friendly on …
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Moroccan, Tunisian clubs on track for more CAF Cup glory
AFP - 7h ago
Moroccan and Tunisian clubs dodged each other in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals draw in Cairo on Wednesday as …
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Horoya paired with Wydad after coaching upheaval
AFP - 8h ago
Guinean club Horoya, who reacted to reaching the CAF Champions League knockout phase by dumping French coach Patrice …
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Goretzka strike salvages a draw for new-look Germany
AFP - 13h ago
Leon Goretzka spared coach Joachim Loew a humiliating defeat with a second-half equaliser as a new-look Germany side …
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Novak says all good with Roger, Rafa despite Kermode ouster
AFP - 8h ago
Novak Djokovic played down a reported rift with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, saying he welcomed their …
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US teen phenom Bhatia makes PGA debut at Valspar
AFP - 8m ago
US teen golf prodigy Akshay Bhatia makes his PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Valspar Championship with plans to turn …
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Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay relaunch 2030 World Cup bid
AFP - 13h ago
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay relaunched their bid to host the 2030 World Cup following a meeting of their …
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Bale left out by Wales for Trinidad friendly
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Gareth Bale was omitted from Wales' side for their international friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in Wrexham on …
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US blends MLS, Europe-based talent to face Ecuador, Chile
AFP - 7h ago
US national team head coach Gregg Berhalter will see how top European-based players and Major League Soccer talent from …
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NBA-best Bucks lose Mirotic with broken left thumb
AFP - 2h ago
Milwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic has suffered a broken left thumb dealing another blow to the NBA leaders.
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