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'No roof' to Savea ability for ex-All Black Kaino before France Tests
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Former New Zealand back-rower Jerome Kaino said there is "no roof" to abrasive No 8 Ardie Savea's ability before …
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Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon
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Unheralded British amateur Oliver Tarvet is targeting arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history when he pits his …
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Real Madrid oust Juventus as Dortmund reach Club World Cup quarters
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Spanish giants Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia …
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Guirassy double as Dortmund down Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarters
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Serhou Guirassy continued his superb form to fire Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win over Sergio Ramos's Monterrey and into …
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Gonzalo heads Real Madrid past Juventus and into Club World Cup quarters
Jul 01 2025
Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on …
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Djokovic thanks 'miracle pills' after Wimbledon win
Jul 01 2025
Novak Djokovic thanked "doctors' miracle pills" after he overcame feelings of discomfort and the loss of a set to launch …
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US college bans transgender athletes following swimming furor
Jul 01 2025
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender athletes from its women's sports teams, settling a federal …
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Djokovic up and running at Wimbledon in bid for Grand Slam history
Jul 01 2025
Novak Djokovic shrugged off the loss of a set to cruise through to the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday, launching his …
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Giroud signs one-year deal with Ligue 1 club Lille
Jul 01 2025
Olivier Giroud will return to French football for the first time since 2012 after signing a one-year deal with Ligue 1 …
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Gauff vows to make changes after shock Wimbledon exit
Jul 01 2025
Coco Gauff pledged to do things differently next time after crashing out of Wimbledon in the first round on Tuesday, …
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Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon on day of shocks
Jul 01 2025
Coco Gauff crashed out of Wimbledon on a day of significant first-round shocks on Tuesday but defending champion Barbora …
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'Alone' Zverev considers therapy after shock Wimbledon exit
Jul 01 2025
Alexander Zverev is considering therapy to talk through his mental health issues after admitting he feels "alone" and …
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Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon
Jul 01 2025
American second seed Coco Gauff suffered a stunning Wimbledon defeat as the French Open champion was beaten 7-6 (7/3), …
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'That's life': No regrets for former champion Kvitova after Wimbledon farewell
Jul 01 2025
Petra Kvitova insisted she had no regrets after her Wimbledon farewell ended in an emotional defeat by Emma Navarro in …
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Krejcikova toughs it out in Wimbledon opener, Sinner cruises
Jul 01 2025
Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova battled back from a set down to win her Wimbledon opener on Tuesday as men's top …
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French league launches own channel to broadcast Ligue 1
Jul 01 2025
The French football league (LFP) announced on Tuesday the creation of its own channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches next …
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Third seed Zverev stunned at Wimbledon
Jul 01 2025
Alexander Zverev suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019 as the German third seed was stunned by France's …
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Gilgeous-Alexander agrees record $285 mln extension: reports
Jul 01 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed a four-year $285 million contract extension, the richest …
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Berlusconi family sell Monza football club to US investment fund
Jul 01 2025
The Berlusconi family on Tuesday agreed the sale of Monza, who were relegated to the Italian second division last …
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Tearful former champion Kvitova loses on Wimbledon farewell
Jul 01 2025
Petra Kvitova's Wimbledon farewell ended in an emotional defeat as the two-time champion was beaten 6-3, 6-1 by Emma …
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Sri Lanka eye top-three spot in ODI rankings
Jul 01 2025
Sri Lanka are on a redemption trail in ODI cricket after a disastrous World Cup and will look to tighten the screws …
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Krejcikova battles back against rising star Eala to win Wimbledon opener
Jul 01 2025
Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova powered back from a set down to beat Philippines star Alexandra Eala in …
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Olympic champion Zheng knocked out of Wimbledon
Jul 01 2025
Zheng Qinwen admitted she was not focused enough after the Chinese Olympic champion slumped to a shock first-round …
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Beating England without Bumrah 'not impossible' for India captain Gill
Jul 01 2025
India captain Shubman Gill is adamant his side can still achieve a series-levelling win against England even if Jasprit …
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Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa from Chelsea
Jul 01 2025
Arsenal bolstered their goalkeeping options on Tuesday with the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a reported …
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Line judges missed at Wimbledon as AI takes their jobs
Jul 01 2025
Line judges were as much a part of the Wimbledon tennis championships as strawberries and cream. But their demise in …
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Tshituka to make Test debut as Springboks change five
Jul 01 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo-born flanker Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut for world champions South Africa …
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Top seed Sinner eases into Wimbledon second round
Jul 01 2025
Top seed Jannik Sinner eased into the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday, brushing aside fellow Italian Luca Nardi in …
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Barcelona's Ansu Fati aims to kick-start career in Monaco
Jul 01 2025
Barcelona have loaned Spanish forward Ansu Fati to Monaco for a season with an option to buy, the Ligue 1 club confirmed …
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Bordeaux-Begles drawn with Northampton in Champions Cup final repeat
Jul 01 2025
Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Begles will face runners up Northampton in next season's competition after the draw for …
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Flintoff rules himself out of top England coaching job
Jul 01 2025
Andrew Flintoff said he has no desire to succeed Brendon McCullum as England head coach despite cutting his teeth with …
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England captain Stokes relishing Pant battle in India series
Jul 01 2025
England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday he "absolutely loves" watching Rishabh Pant play cricket even when he's on the …
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Hinault backs 'complete rider' Pogacar for Tour de France glory
Jul 01 2025
With the Tour de France set to get underway in Lille on Saturday, French cycling legend Bernard Hinault has thrown his …
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Third seed Pegula suffers shock Wimbledon exit
Jul 01 2025
American third seed Jessica Pegula admitted her shock straight-sets defeat against Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the …
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Djokovic launches Grand Slam history bid at Wimbledon
Jul 01 2025
Novak Djokovic launches his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as Barbora Krejcikova begins …
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Inzaghi hails 'extraordinary' Al Hilal after City upset
Jul 01 2025
Al Hilal's Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his "extraordinary" team after Monday's stunning 4-3, extra-time win over …
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Saudi's Al Hilal knock Man City out of Club World Cup in huge shock
Jul 01 2025
Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal sent English giants Manchester City crashing out of the Club World Cup on Monday, snatching …
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Man City, Inter Milan crash out of Club World Cup in last 16
Jul 01 2025
Manchester City crashed out of the Club World Cup with a 4-3 defeat in extra-time by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on …
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Djokovic, Sinner enter Wimbledon fray
Jul 01 2025
Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men's top …
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Germany eye return to women's football summit at Euro 2025
Jul 01 2025
Ambitious and hungry, Germany's women head into Euro 2025 in Switzerland feeling they are on the cusp of another era of …
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England feel pressure to perform at Euros as stars pull out
Jul 01 2025
England's women became national heroes on the back of winning Euro 2022, but the Lionesses' defence of the title is off …
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India face 'last-minute' Bumrah call as they bid to level England series
Jul 01 2025
India will make a "last-minute" decision on whether to risk the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah in successive Tests as they …
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Dortmund up against 'superstar' Ramos, aggressive Monterrey: Kovac
Jul 01 2025
Borussia Dortmund will have to overcome "superstar" Sergio Ramos and his winning mentality to reach the Club World Cup …
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FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup
Jun 30 2025
Global footballers' union FIFPro on Monday called for longer half-time breaks at next year's World Cup to mitigate the …
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Alcaraz survives, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day
Jun 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to progress …
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Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters
Jun 30 2025
Fluminense sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the …
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Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
Jun 30 2025
Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon …
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Alcaraz survives scare, Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day
Jun 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the …
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Only Messi can shirk defending: warns Monterrey coach before Dortmund clash
Jun 30 2025
Monterrey coach Domenec Torrent warned his team every player must defend diligently if the Mexican club are to stand any …
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Wimbledon qualifier Tarvet vows to get creative with expenses
Jun 30 2025
Britain's Oliver Tarvet aims to be creative with his expenses after the amateur beat fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi in …
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Alcaraz survives Fognini scare to launch Wimbledon title defence
Jun 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini on Monday before …
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'Starvation' days over as cyclists prepare to gorge on Tour de France
Jun 30 2025
Not so long ago, cyclists heading into the Tour de France were skinny string beans weighing and measuring every grain of …
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Sabalenka boosted by hitting with Djokovic and Sinner at Wimbledon
Jun 30 2025
Aryna Sabalenka said practising with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner had sharpened her game after the world number one …
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Sabalenka cruises on Wimbledon's hottest opening day as Alcaraz launches title bid
Jun 30 2025
Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the Wimbledon second round on the hottest opening day in the history of the …
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Bosch breaks through as South Africa set Zimbabwe huge target
Jun 30 2025
South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch ended stubborn resistance by Zimbabwe's opening batsmen with a wicket in the last …
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'No panic' says Medvedev after shock Wimbledon exit
Jun 30 2025
Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev said he was "not panicking" after a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon …
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Medvedev suffers shock early Wimbledon exit
Jun 30 2025
Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon on Monday at the hands of …
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Archer misses out as England unchanged for second India Test
Jun 30 2025
England named an unchanged team for the second Test against India starting at Edgbaston on Wednesday, as Jofra Archer …
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Top seed Sabalenka cruises into Wimbledon second round
Jun 30 2025
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Wimbledon second round on Monday, beating Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine …
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Britain's Tarvet says 'not here for the money' after landmark Wimbledon win
Jun 30 2025
Britain's Oliver Tarvet shrugged off any bitter feelings about rules preventing him from collecting all of his Wimbledon …
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Tearful Jabeur forced to retire from Wimbledon first-round clash
Jun 30 2025
Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur broke down in tears before retiring from her first-round match against Viktoriya …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka in action on day one at sizzling Wimbledon
Jun 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka seeks to banish a …
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Wimbledon 'ready' for soaring temperatures
Jun 30 2025
Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said the Grand Slam was not used to baking summer temperatures but "we're …
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Three talking points from Austrian Grand Prix
Jun 30 2025
Lando Norris and his McLaren team flew home from Austria with a smile on their faces, but for Max Verstappen and Red …
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French injury worries mount ahead of first All Blacks Test
Jun 30 2025
Fullback Cheikh Tiberghien and wing Gabin Villiere are injury worries for France days away from their first Test with …
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India coach Gambhir faces growing pressure ahead of second England Test
Jun 30 2025
Gautam Gambhir is under growing pressure ahead of the second Test against England after India's loss at Headingley made …
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Havili, Frizell among All Blacks in Australia-NZ XV to face Lions
Jun 30 2025
David Havili and Shannon Frizell were among four All Blacks named Monday as part of an Australia-New Zealand XV to face …
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Kiss urges under-strength Reds to 'rip in' against Lions
Jun 30 2025
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss called on his side to dominate the breakdown and "rip in" against the British and Irish …
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Farrell expects Reds to be 'big step up' for Lions
Jun 30 2025
Maro Itoje will captain a vastly changed British and Irish Lions for their second Australian match against Queensland …
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Injured scrum-half Williams ruled out of Lions tour
Jun 30 2025
The British and Irish Lions suffered a "shocking" setback Monday with experienced scrum-half Tomos Williams ruled out of …
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All Blacks lose injured prop Williams for France series
Jun 30 2025
New Zealand prop Tamaiti Williams was on Monday ruled out of the three-Test series against France with a knee injury …
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The players to watch at women's Euro 2025
Jun 30 2025
Spain will be favourites to win the women's Euro 2025 when the tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, but the …
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England's nemesis Spain bid to add Euro title to world crown
Jun 30 2025
Spain are aiming for their first ever women's European title as the reigning world champions head to Euro 2025 with a …
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Vinicius rallying as Mbappe eyes Real Madrid return
Jun 30 2025
One of the factors behind Real Madrid finishing the season without a major trophy was key attacker Vinicius Junior's …
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After outcry, rugby-inspired collision sport seeks new markets
Jun 30 2025
Under bright lights and cameras in Dubai, two large men charge at each other down a narrow, plastic pitch, colliding …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka in spotlight as Wimbledon gets underway
Jun 30 2025
Carlos Alcaraz starts his bid for a third successive Wimbledon men's title, while volatile women's world number one …
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Tour de France contenders and dark horses
Jun 30 2025
A star-studded line-up sets off on the 2025 Tour de France from Lille on Saturday for one of the most keenly awaited …
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Pogacar seeks century as Tour de France returns to its roots
Jun 30 2025
The Tour de France embarks on Saturday with superstar Tadej Pogacar's hunger for wins sharing top billing with the …
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Ice-cold Freese to the rescue as US down Costa Rica in Gold Cup
Jun 30 2025
Goalkeeper Matt Freese was the hero as the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals …
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Itoje back as captain as Lions ring changes for Reds clash
Jun 30 2025
Maro Itoje will captain a vastly changed British and Irish Lions team for their second Australian match against the …
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Reed wins four-man playoff to capture first LIV Golf title
Jun 29 2025
Patrick Reed birdied the first extra hole to win a four-man playoff on Sunday and capture LIV Golf Dallas for his first …
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South African Potgieter wins playoff on fifth hole for PGA Detroit title
Jun 29 2025
South African Aldrich Potgieter sank a birdie putt from just inside 18 feet on the fifth playoff hole to win the Rocket …
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Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight
Jun 29 2025
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club …
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Nigerian Dambe boxing goes global -- amulets and charms included
Jun 29 2025
The first strikes in Dambe are thrown before the boxers even leave their house.
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Hall of Fame trainer Lukas, four-time Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 89
Jun 29 2025
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who saddled four Kentucky Derby winners among his 15 winners of US Triple Crown …
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Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro - reports
Jun 29 2025
Chelsea's forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on …
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Beating Messi's Miami 'harder than it may seem': PSG's Luis Enrique
Jun 29 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed …
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PSG rout Messi's Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters
Jun 29 2025
Paris Saint-Germain steamrollered Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as …
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England hit Jamaica for seven in perfect Euros preparation
Jun 29 2025
England's women warmed up for their title defence at Euro 2025 with a 7-0 demolition of Jamaica on Sunday at Leicester's …
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Chennai clinch inaugural Sevens title as rugby touches down in India
Jun 29 2025
Ireland Sevens international Terry Kennedy helped Chennai Bulls clinch India's inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) …
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Bogdanovic retires after 10 NBA seasons due to foot injury
Jun 29 2025
Bojan Bogdanovic, who played 10 NBA seasons after a storied European career, announced his retirement on Sunday, the …
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Kvitova relishes chance for farewell at 'special' Wimbledon
Jun 29 2025
Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is relishing the chance to say farewell to the All England Club before retiring …
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Eubank, Benn set for September rematch
Jun 29 2025
Chris Eubank and Conor Benn will battle it out again on September 20 after agreeing to a rematch to a contentious bout …
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Hamilton salutes Ferrari for 'mega-progress' with updates
Jun 29 2025
Lewis Hamilton saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the "mega progress" they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he …
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Hamilton salutes Ferrari for 'mega-process' with updates
Jun 29 2025
Lewis Hamilton saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the "mega progress" they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he …
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McLaren bask in Austrian heat as Red Bull wilt
Jun 29 2025
Lando Norris set himself up for an emotional homecoming at next weekend's British Grand Prix when he resisted race-long …
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Pistons' Beasley being investigated on NBA-related gambling: report
Jun 29 2025
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is being investigated by the US District Attorney's Office on gambling allegations …
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James opts in with Lakers for next NBA season: reports
Jun 29 2025
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers next season, hoping to …
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Fonseca expects Brazilian fans to bring the noise at Wimbledon
Jun 29 2025
Teenage Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca has warned Wimbledon opponent Jacob Fearnley that home advantage will count for …
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Norris resists Piastri to lead dominant McLaren 1-2 in Austria
Jun 29 2025
Lando Norris resisted vigorous attacks from team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri to claim a masterful McLaren …
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Saudis the next test for the new version of 'Pepball'
Jun 29 2025
The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see South American and African clubs and their fans …
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Joy and agony for Marquez brothers at Dutch MotoGP
Jun 29 2025
Marc Marquez extended his lead in the world championship standings winning the Dutch MotoGP on Sunday in a race where …
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