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Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut, Rangers open MLB title defense with win
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most …
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Collins dominates to set up Miami final with Rybakina
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Danielle Collins, in her final year on the WTA Tour before retirement, booked her first ever 1000 series final in Miami …
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Arsenal face Man City Premier League summit meeting
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Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday seeking to complete a rare double over Pep Guardiola's men in a match that …
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Leaders Madrid face Athletic in final run towards Liga title
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La Liga leaders Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as the Spanish top flight ramps up for an exciting end to the …
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Italy's historic Six Nations hands Bayonne's Mori Top 14 boost
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Italy ended their best-ever Six Nations campaign two weeks ago giving Bayonne centre Federico Mori a spike in confidence …
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What has gone wrong for Saudi-backed Newcastle?
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Newcastle enjoyed a meteoric rise during the first 18 months of their new era under the control of the Saudi sovereign …
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Mbappe set to measure up to Marseille for final time with PSG
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Kylian Mbappe is set to sample the fiercest rivalry in French football for the final time before his expected departure …
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Napoli relaunch Champions League push as Jesus racism storm rumbles on
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Napoli renew their bid for Champions League football on Saturday when they take on rivals Atalanta with the Juan Jesus …
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More than pride on line in Bayern-Dortmund clash
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Even though both sides are in the shadow of Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, there is still plenty to play for …
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'Perfect' Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to book Zverev Miami semi-final
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World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by …
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Hope yet for future of battered and bruised Commonwealth Games
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The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 …
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Dimitrov knocks out Alcaraz to set up Zverev Miami semi-final
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World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 6-4 by …
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Scheffler one off lead of Moore, Furr at PGA Houston Open
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World number one Scottie Scheffler started limbering up for the Masters with a bogey-free five-under-par 65 that put him …
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Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut as US MLB games begin
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most …
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Sho-time at last as Ohtani delights in Dodgers home debut
Mar 28 2024
After flying 5,477 miles from Tokyo to Los Angeles to see Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani make his regular season home …
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Zverev backs Marozsan to join ATP elite
Mar 28 2024
As Fabian Marozsan left the stadium court after his quarter-final exit at the Miami Open, his German opponent Alexander …
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US midfielder Albert apologizes for 'immature' social media posts
Mar 28 2024
US and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Korbin Albert apologized Thursday for "immature" social media posts that sparked …
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Holders Barcelona, PSG win through to Women's Champions League semis
Mar 28 2024
Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win over Brann on Thursday to set up a repeat of last season's Women's Champions League …
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Rybakina roars back to end Azarenka's Miami dream
Mar 28 2024
World number four Elena Rybakina was pushed all the way by veteran Victoria Azarenka before reaching the Miami Open WTA …
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Who knows who's next, says Djokovic in new coach search
Mar 28 2024
Novak Djokovic said Thursday he was unsure who would be his new coach or even if there would be one, a day after ending …
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England men's skipper George helps coach women's team
Mar 28 2024
England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at …
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Barcelona down Brann to set up Chelsea Champions League rematch
Mar 28 2024
Barcelona eased to a 3-1 win over Brann on Thursday to set up a repeat of last season's Women's Champions League …
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England men's skipper George helps coach women's
Mar 28 2024
England men's captain Jamie George has been helping prepare the national women's side for their Six Nations clash at …
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Dyche hopes latest Premier League charge against Everton 'comes to nothing'
Mar 28 2024
Everton manager Sean Dyche is hoping the latest profit and sustainability charge levelled against the Premier League …
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NBA T-Wolves owner Taylor says club no longer for sale
Mar 28 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor said Thursday the NBA club was no longer for sale, scuttling a …
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Crawley says England won't turn backs on 'Bazball' despite India loss
Mar 28 2024
Zak Crawley has insisted England have no intention of retreating into a "negative" approach after their recent 4-1 Test …
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Zverev ends Marozsan's run and moves into Miami semis
Mar 28 2024
Germany's Alexander Zverev held off rising Hungarian Fabian Marozsan to book a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Miami …
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'Very special' Parag powers Rajasthan to IPL win over Delhi
Mar 28 2024
Riyan Parag's unbeaten 45-ball 84 propelled Rajasthan Royals to 185-5 and sealed a 12-run win over the Delhi Capitals in …
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'Probably impossible' Alonso will be Bayern's next coach, says Hoeness
Mar 28 2024
Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness admitted Thursday bringing in-demand manager Xabi Alonso to the club was …
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NFL champion Chiefs reach deal with rugby star Rees-Zammit: reports
Mar 28 2024
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has agreed to terms of a deal with the reigning NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs, …
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Wrexham owe Hollywood owners nearly £9 million
Mar 28 2024
Wrexham now owe nearly £9 million ($11 million, 10.5 million euros) to Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds …
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France asks for foreign help for Olympics security: officials
Mar 28 2024
France has asked its foreign allies to send several thousand members of their security forces to help guard the Paris …
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Clark, Griner among 14 invited to USA women's basketball camp
Mar 28 2024
Women's NBA star Brittney Griner and US college phenomenon Caitlin Clark were among 14 players named on Thursday by USA …
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Pochettino taken aback by Chilwell's starts for England after injury
Mar 28 2024
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said Thursday he was surprised Ben Chilwell started two games for England during the …
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Sinckler, Ludlam to end England careers with Toulon move
Mar 28 2024
England forwards Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam will join Toulon on three-year deals next season, the French club's …
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No Old Firm ban for Celtic manager Rodgers
Mar 28 2024
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be in the Ibrox technical area for next month's Old Firm derby away to Glasgow …
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England veteran Care to make Barbarians debut against Fiji
Mar 28 2024
Veteran scrum-half Danny Care is to represent the Barbarians for the first time after being selected for their …
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Newcastle's Tonali charged with alleged breaches of English betting rules
Mar 28 2024
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by England's Football Association relating to 50 …
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Former China coach Li Tie pleads guilty to taking over $10 million in bribes
Mar 28 2024
Former China football coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie pleaded guilty on Thursday to accepting over $10 million in …
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France fly-half Ntamack 'ready' for injury return with Toulouse
Mar 28 2024
France's Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack will return from more than seven months out with a knee injury this weekend, …
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Neuville takes control at rain-soaked Safari Rally
Mar 28 2024
Belgian world championship leader Thierry Neuville took control of the Safari Rally Kenya on Thursday after the opening …
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Sharfuddoula becomes first Bangladeshi on ICC elite umpire panel
Mar 28 2024
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid said on Thursday it was a "great honour" to be named the first Bangladeshi to join the …
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Nicoll relishes her shot at double Olympic stardom
Mar 28 2024
Adele Nicoll has travelled a long way from the person who was "sad" and "rather lost" in 2020, to the extent she has a …
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Japan leukaemia survivor Ikee to swim at Paris Olympics
Mar 28 2024
Leukaemia survivor Rikako Ikee will compete for Japan in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics after missing out on …
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Suns eclipse Nuggets, Rockets silence Thunder
Mar 28 2024
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 104-97 victory over reigning NBA …
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Sinner and Medvedev book Miami Open semi-final clash
Mar 28 2024
World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open - a …
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James triple-double leads Lakers, Warriors win despite Green ejection
Mar 28 2024
LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday and lead the Los Angeles …
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Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four
Mar 28 2024
World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open -- a …
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Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations
Mar 28 2024
Former China coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie went on trial Thursday on allegations of bribery, state media said, …
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Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals
Mar 28 2024
Danielle Collins and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet in the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open after victories in the …
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Chelsea march into Women's Champions League semis, Lyon power past Benfica
Mar 28 2024
Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while …
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Collins beats Garcia to move into Miami Open semis
Mar 27 2024
American Danielle Collins powered into the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open with an emphatic 6-3, 6-2 win over France's …
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Michael Hooper poised to make Australia 7s debut in Hong Kong
Mar 27 2024
Michael Hooper is set to make his sevens debut for Australia at the prestigious Hong Kong tournament, it was announced …
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MLB Dodgers agree with catcher Smith on 10-year, $140 mn deal
Mar 27 2024
Will Smith, a catcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory in the 2020 World Series, agreed to a 10-year …
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Korda and Ko among most fancied at new LPGA Arizona event
Mar 27 2024
Nelly Korda is off to her best start of any LPGA season and back atop the world rankings, but she wants to be boring at …
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Sinner powers past Machac into Miami semis
Mar 27 2024
World number three Jannik Sinner moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating …
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Lyon power past Benfica to reach Women's Champions League semis
Mar 27 2024
Lyon progressed to the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday after brushing aside Benfica 4-1 …
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Phillies postpone MLB opener against Braves over rainy forecast
Mar 27 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies have postponed their Major League Baseball season opener against Atlanta from Thursday to …
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Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games: source
Mar 27 2024
The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the Louvre museum for the duration of the Paris …
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US Open champion Clark hurts back as Masters debut looms
Mar 27 2024
Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark suffered a back injury in a gym workout and is questionable for this week's PGA …
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Hyderabad beat Mumbai after highest-ever IPL total on record-breaking day
Mar 27 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277-3 for the highest-ever Indian Premier League total and went on to beat Mumbai Indians by …
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Former England women's football captain Houghton set to retire
Mar 27 2024
Former England women's captain Steph Houghton announced Wednesday she would be retiring from football at the end of the …
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Van Aert breaks collarbone, ribs in Flanders fall
Mar 27 2024
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert broke his collarbone and several ribs in a high-speed mass fall during the Around Flanders …
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MLB owners approve $1.725 bn Orioles sale deal on season's eve
Mar 27 2024
Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by private …
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Liverpool 'not the right option' for Alonso, says Matthaeus
Mar 27 2024
Ballon d'Or winner Lothar Matthaeus said Wednesday a move to Liverpool in the summer was "not the right option" for …
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Van Aert hospitalised as American Jorgenson wins Around Flanders
Mar 27 2024
Matteo Jorgenson won the Around Flanders cycling classic on Wednesday after his team-mate Wout van Aert and Eritrea's …
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Pope wants Surrey to send Stewart out on a high
Mar 27 2024
England batsman Ollie Pope has urged his Surrey teammates to ensure departing director of cricket Alec Stewart ends his …
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Spain prosecutors want Rubiales jailed for 2.5 years for World Cup kiss
Mar 27 2024
Spanish prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years jail for disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales who is facing …
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British Olympic diving champion Lee to miss Paris Games after spinal surgery
Mar 27 2024
British Olympic diving champion Matty Lee, who won gold alongside Tom Daley three years ago, will miss the Paris Games …
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French cyberdefence chief warns Paris Olympics a 'target'
Mar 27 2024
The head of France's national cybersecurity agency said the Paris Olympics would be a "target" this year including for …
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Bayern's Kane back but Neuer doubtful for Dortmund match
Mar 27 2024
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returned to team training on Wednesday while captain Manuel Neuer remains doubtful …
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England's Southgate ponders tough choices as Euro 2024 looms
Mar 27 2024
Gareth Southgate has watched his final England international before he names his Euro 2024 squad. Now he faces tough …
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Germany find the right mix with Euro 2024 on the horizon
Mar 27 2024
With two wins out of two against top-class opposition, Euro 2024 hosts Germany look to have found the right balance …
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Djokovic splits from Ivanisevic with bitter sweet message
Mar 27 2024
Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic are to go their separate ways, the tennis world number one announced on Wednesday, …
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Australian Rules reviewing drug policy after cocaine claims
Mar 27 2024
Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of …
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Waikato Chiefs boss feels for struggling Crusaders
Mar 27 2024
Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says he has sympathy for the embattled Canterbury Crusaders ahead of Friday's …
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New Zealand Rugby plans sweeping 'once-in-a-generation' reform
Mar 27 2024
New Zealand Rugby proposed a "once-in-a-generation" overhaul of its leadership structure Wednesday, setting the stage …
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Davis leads Lakers comeback over Bucks in overtime thriller
Mar 27 2024
Anthony Davis led a stunning late fightback as the Los Angeles Lakers overturned a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to …
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Azarenka battles into Miami semis, Rybakina beats Sakkari
Mar 27 2024
Three-time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka battled for nearly three hours to get past a determined Yulia Putintseva …
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Ohtani scandal looms over baseball ahead of opening day
Mar 27 2024
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday as Major League Baseball's new season gets under …
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Brazil draw six-goal thriller with Spain as Endrick, Yamal dazzle
Mar 27 2024
Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on Tuesday …
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Medvedev, Alcaraz and Sinner through in Miami
Mar 27 2024
Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev and top seed Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the …
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Poland beat Wales on 'cruel' penalties to qualify for Euro 2024
Mar 26 2024
Wales boss Rob Page said missing out on Euro 2024 was "cruel" on his players after Poland edged a penalty shootout 5-4 …
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Bellingham slots last-gasp equaliser as England draw with Belgium
Mar 26 2024
Jude Bellingham scored at the death to salvage a 2-2 draw for England at Wembley on Tuesday after Youri Tielemans struck …
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France come from behind to beat Chile in friendly
Mar 26 2024
Olivier Giroud was among the scorers as France recovered from the loss of another early goal to claim a 3-2 friendly win …
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Ukraine join Poland and Georgia in qualifying for Euro 2024
Mar 26 2024
Ukraine came from behind to beat Iceland in a play-off to qualify for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, while Poland secured their …
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Brazil fight back to draw six-goal thriller with Spain
Mar 26 2024
Brazil snatched a late leveller to share an entertaining and occasionally heated 3-3 friendly draw with Spain on …
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Mudryk sends war-torn Ukraine to Euro 2024
Mar 26 2024
Ukraine qualified for Euro 2024 on Tuesday by beating Iceland 2-1, delivering an emotional boost to a country ravaged by …
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Poland beat Wales on penalties to qualify for Euro 2024
Mar 26 2024
Poland denied Wales a place at a third consecutive European Championship on penalties after the sides could not be …
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Fuellkrug strikes late to send Germany past Netherlands
Mar 26 2024
An 84th-minute header from Niclas Fuellkrug sent Euro 2024 hosts Germany past the Netherlands 2-1 in a friendly in …
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Azarenka battles past Putintseva into Miami semis
Mar 26 2024
Three-time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka battled for nearly three hours to get past a determined Yulia Putintseva …
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Debutant Doue edges Ivory Coast past Uruguay in friendly
Mar 26 2024
Rennes defender Guela Doue scored on his international debut as the Ivory Coast beat Uruguay 2-1 in a friendly played in …
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Five-goal Australia, Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying
Mar 26 2024
Australia and Iraq were in rampant goalscoring form on Tuesday as they both cruised into the next stage of Asian …
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Veteran Scotland prop Nel to retire
Mar 26 2024
Scotland and Edinburgh tight-head prop WP Nel will retire at the end of the season, Scottish Rugby announced on Tuesday.
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Georgia beat Greece on penalties to qualify for Euro 2024
Mar 26 2024
Georgia qualified for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, winning their play-off against Greece 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw at …
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Medvedev eases through in Miami, Ruud out
Mar 26 2024
Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev marched into the quarter-finals of the tournament on Tuesday with a 7-6 …
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'Near perfect' as Ravindra, Dube help Chennai thrash Gujarat in IPL
Mar 26 2024
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hit an explosive 46 and took three catches to help holders Chennai Super Kings to their …
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Napoli 'stunned' after Acerbi racist probe dropped due to lack of evidence
Mar 26 2024
Italian club Napoli said they were "stunned" after Italy's football federation (FIGC) on Tuesday dropped a probe into …
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Ravindra, Dube help Chennai thrash Gujarat in IPL
Mar 26 2024
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hit an explosive 46 and took three catches to help holders Chennai Super Kings to their …
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Acerbi racist probe dropped due to lack of evidence
Mar 26 2024
Italy's football federation (FIGC) on Tuesday dropped a probe into alleged racist comments made by Inter Milan's Italian …
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Ex-world athletics champion Barber attacked on Paris train
Mar 26 2024
Former world heptathlon champion Eunice Barber suffered minor injuries after being punched in the face by a passenger on …
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Germany have belief back ahead of Euro 2024, says Lahm
Mar 26 2024
Germany have regained their self-confidence after a 2-0 win against France last week three months before hosting Euro …
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