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Cavaliers bounce back, Warriors roll on in NBA
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Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from their first defeat of the season with a 128-100 …
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'Fearless' Argentina await Dupont's resurgent France
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Antoine Dupont's resurgent France host a vastly-improving Argentina on Friday in their final game of the November …
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Verstappen in sight of exclusive club of four-time F1 champions
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Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship titles if he can see …
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Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid reach Women's Champions League quarters
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Chelsea eased into the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Celtic, while Lyon and …
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Korda seeks eighth win, money mark at LPGA Tour Championship
Nov 20 2024
Top-ranked Nelly Korda, trying to win her eighth LPGA title of the season, will be the favorite when the season-ending …
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Italy's Paolini celebrates 'unbelievable' year after BJK Cup glory
Nov 20 2024
Jasmine Paolini celebrated an "unbelievable year" for both herself and Italian tennis after driving her nation to Billie …
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Spain's Mata joins owners group of new San Diego MLS team
Nov 20 2024
Spanish World Cup winner Juan Mata has joined the ownership group for San Diego FC, the MLS expansion team making its …
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Scotland captain Tuipulotu stunned by 'Greenock granny's' arrival from Australia
Nov 20 2024
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu received a surprise visit after his Greenock-born grandmother made a secret journey …
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Paolini's Italy beat Slovakia to win Billie Jean King Cup
Nov 20 2024
Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup for the fifth time as Jasmine Paolini beat Rebecca Sramkova to secure a dominant 2-0 …
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MLS club Dallas names Quill as new head coach
Nov 20 2024
FC Dallas, which missed the MLS playoffs this year for the second time in four seasons, named Eric Quill as the club's …
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England adamant Curry 'ready to go' against Japan after concussion
Nov 20 2024
England have insisted Tom Curry is "100 percent fit, healthy and ready to go" against Japan on Sunday despite the …
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Australia coach Schmidt 'proving me wrong' says Wallabies great Campese
Nov 20 2024
Australia great David Campese said Wednesday he had changed his mind about Joe Schmidt, admitting the New Zealander was …
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Springboks rest prop Nche for Wales clash
Nov 20 2024
South Africa have decided to rest prop Ox Nche for their Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Arnault family to complete Paris FC takeover 'in coming days'
Nov 20 2024
The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will purchase a controlling stake in Paris FC "in the coming …
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US women to host Japan, Aussies and Colombia in 2025 event
Nov 20 2024
The reigning Olympic champion United States women's national football team will compete against Japan, Australia and …
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LPGA offers record $131 mln in 2025 for 75th anniverary season
Nov 20 2024
LPGA golfers will compete for a record $131 million in prize money over a 33-event season in 2025, the tour's 75th …
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Bronzetti gives Italy BJK Cup final lead on Slovakia
Nov 20 2024
Lucia Bronzetti put Italy in touching distance of a fifth Billie Jean King Cup with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Slovakia's …
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Crew's Nancy named MLS Coach of the Year
Nov 20 2024
Wilfried Nancy of the Columbus Crew was named Major League Soccer's 2024 Coach of the Year on Wednesday after guiding …
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Germany power past Canada to reach Davis Cup semis
Nov 20 2024
Three-time Davis Cup winners Germany eased into the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory against Canada on Wednesday.
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Barcelona push back Camp Nou return to mid-February
Nov 20 2024
Barcelona said on Wednesday their return to the Camp Nou would be delayed until at least mid-February as the iconic …
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Iconic Real Madrid lockers on display in London auction
Nov 20 2024
Real Madrid dressing-room lockers used by legends including Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham have been put on display …
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Australia's Kerevi banned for Morgan tackle
Nov 20 2024
Australia centre Samu Kerevi will miss Sunday's match against Scotland after being hit with a ban for his high tackle on …
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Arnault family to complete Paris FC acquisition "in coming days"
Nov 20 2024
The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will complete the acquisition of Paris FC "in the coming days", …
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All Black fly-half Plummer to join French side Clermont
Nov 20 2024
New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer will join Clermont next season on a three-year deal, the French Top 14 club …
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Spurs appeal against length of Bentancur ban for Son slur
Nov 20 2024
Tottenham have appealed against the length of Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-game suspension for his controversial comments …
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Focus purely on Springboks, not future, insists under-fire Wales coach Gatland
Nov 20 2024
Warren Gatland has insisted he is focused solely on Saturday's daunting Test against South Africa and not talk of his …
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Gatland changes four for Wales clash with South Africa
Nov 20 2024
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes to the starting XV thrashed by Australia to face South …
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Argentina's Contepomi makes one change for France Test
Nov 20 2024
Scrum-half Gonzalo Garcia will start instead of Gonzalo Bertranou in the only change made by Argentina head coach Felipe …
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'Sport will have the last word' as WRC title goes down to the wire in Japan
Nov 20 2024
The only certainty about this year's World Rally Championship, which reaches its conclusion in Japan this weekend, is …
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'No controversy' around Alldritt exclusion for Argentina Test
Nov 20 2024
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday there is "no controversy" regarding Gregory Alldritt's absence from …
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'Eternal' Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis
Nov 20 2024
Rafael Nadal said early Wednesday he had left a sporting and personal 'legacy' after retiring from professional tennis, …
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Vieira takes over at struggling Gerona
Nov 20 2024
Former France and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira was named on Wednesday as the new coach of relegation-threatened …
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Bellamy defies 'lunatic' reputation to inspire Wales revival
Nov 20 2024
Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Craig Bellamy is finally changing perceptions over his volatile personality …
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'They killed her dream': Israel strike leaves woman footballer in coma
Nov 20 2024
Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar was about to make her dream of playing for the national women's team come true, but …
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Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavaliers' unbeaten start
Nov 20 2024
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points as the Boston Celtics ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 15-game unbeaten start to the season …
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Son blames 'mistakes' after South Korea held by Palestine in qualifier
Nov 20 2024
Son Heung-min said South Korea had themselves to blame and could learn from "inspiring" opponents Palestine after being …
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Australia's Jason Day eyes more major glory after resurgence
Nov 20 2024
Former world number one Jason Day said Wednesday his recent resurgence has lit a fire inside him to chase a second major …
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Popovic hails Australia character in 'crazy' World Cup qualifier
Nov 20 2024
Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the death in a …
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Hurting India under pressure in blockbuster five-Test Australia series
Nov 20 2024
India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their …
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Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
Nov 20 2024
A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil …
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Olympic champion Tebogo aims to inspire next generation of African athletes
Nov 20 2024
After upstaging powerhouses the United States and Jamaica to win a rare Olympic sprint gold for Africa, Letsile Tebogo …
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Valencia on target as ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia
Nov 20 2024
Ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia with a 1-0 victory in Barranquilla on Tuesday as they continued their impressive South …
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'I have left a legacy': Nadal retires from tennis
Nov 20 2024
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at …
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Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer - five great matches
Nov 19 2024
Five great matches between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after the Spanish great announced his retirement from tennis …
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Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic - five great matches
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal retired from tennis on Tuesday, when Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, ending a career which brought …
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A fine bromance: Nadal's epic rivalry with Federer
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in …
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Nadal v Djokovic -- the most contested rivalry
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his …
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Nadal v Djokovic, French Open, 2006: Chapter One in epic rivalry
Nov 19 2024
It was one of the greatest rivalries in tennis, stretching to 60 matches, encompassing Grand Slams, Masters and Davis …
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Thanks for the memories: Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal retired as a player on Tuesday as Spain were eliminated in the Davis Cup finals, ending a career which …
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Six memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal ended his career on Tuesday as Spain were elimintated from the Davis Cup finals, after a spectacular career …
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Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends
Nov 19 2024
Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai …
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After long fight for glory, Nadal leaves with a legacy of memories
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal, whose career ended on Tuesday when Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, was the "King of Clay" who …
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Nadal's sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup
Nov 19 2024
Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated …
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Last-gasp Szoboszlai penalty rescues Hungary draw with Germany
Nov 19 2024
A Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time snatched Hungary a 1-1 draw with Germany in Budapest …
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Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss - reports
Nov 19 2024
Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, …
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Minnows Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania
Nov 19 2024
A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time …
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Chelsea condemn 'hateful' homophobic abuse towards Kerr, Mewis
Nov 19 2024
Chelsea condemned homophobic abuse directed towards star striker Sam Kerr on Tuesday after she and her fiancee, USA …
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Inter Miami coach Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' - club source
Nov 19 2024
Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino is leaving the MLS club for "personal reasons" a club source told AFP on Tuesday.
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Japan on cusp of World Cup as Son scores in Palestine draw
Nov 19 2024
Japan are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup after a 3-1 win at China on Tuesday, while Son Heung-min scored …
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'I did it for Rafa': Alcaraz after keeping Spain Davis Cup dream alive
Nov 19 2024
Carlos Alcaraz kept Spain and Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup hopes alive by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to level …
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Alcaraz keeps Spain and Nadal Davis Cup dream alive
Nov 19 2024
Carlos Alcaraz kept Spain and Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup hopes alive by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to level …
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Spain's Nadal loses in Davis Cup quarter-finals singles opener
Nov 19 2024
Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in a Davis Cup quarter-final singles …
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MotoGP champion Martin falls on Aprilia debut
Nov 19 2024
Newly-crowned world champion Jorge Martin took a tumble as he tried out on his Aprilia for next season while Marc …
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'Probably my last match': Nadal after Davis Cup singles defeat
Nov 19 2024
Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said his Davis Cup quarter-finals singles defeat by Dutchman Botic van de …
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Slovakia oust Britain to meet Italy in BJK Cup title match
Nov 19 2024
Slovakia swept past Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final doubles decider on Tuesday to seal a 2-1 victory and …
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Spain Women drop veterans Paredes and World Cup kiss victim Hermoso
Nov 19 2024
Spain coach Montserrat Tome on Tuesday cited "team spirit" as a reason for the omission of World Cup winners Irene …
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Hamilton to race final three grands prix of Mercedes career
Nov 19 2024
Lewis Hamilton will race the final three grands prix of his Mercedes career after the seven-time world champion raised …
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Gatland has not become a 'bad coach' says Springboks' Erasmus
Nov 19 2024
Coaching can be a lonely place, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Tuesday, insisting that under-pressure Wales …
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Slovakia take Britain to doubles decider in BJK Cup semis
Nov 19 2024
Rebecca Sramkova defeated Katie Boulter 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to pull Slovakia level at 1-1 with Great Britain in the Billie …
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Rain ruins Sri Lanka's final ODI against New Zealand
Nov 19 2024
The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs …
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Hendrikse brothers start for South Africa against Wales
Nov 19 2024
Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to the South Africa side that beat England to face under-pressure Wales in Cardiff …
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Retiring Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup
Nov 19 2024
Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday.
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Ruthless Japan beat China to move to brink of World Cup qualification
Nov 19 2024
A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old rivals China 3-1 …
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Raducanu gives Britain lead on Slovakia in BJK Cup semis
Nov 19 2024
Emma Raducanu put Britain 1-0 up on Slovakia in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Tuesday in Malaga with a 6-4, …
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Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement
Nov 19 2024
Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard's imminent retirement …
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Tuchel's England have 'tools' to win World Cup, says Carsley
Nov 19 2024
Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with "all of the tools" to win the 2026 World Cup, says departing interim …
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Rose says Europe Ryder Cup stars play 'for the badge' not money
Nov 19 2024
Major winner Justin Rose on Tuesday echoed Rory McIlroy's stance on European stars not being paid to play in the Ryder …
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Clippers upset Warriors, Lillard saves Bucks
Nov 19 2024
The Los Angeles Clippers held off a furious late rally to upset the pace-setting Golden State Warriors 102-99 in the NBA …
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Texans cruise as Cowboys crisis deepens
Nov 19 2024
Joe Mixon scored a hat-trick of touchdowns as the Houston Texans romped to a 34-10 victory over the crisis-stricken …
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Do the Donald! Trump dance takes US sport by storm
Nov 19 2024
As sporting celebrations go, it doesn't quite have the charm of Roger Milla's hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at …
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Home hero Cameron Smith desperate for first win of 2024 at Australian PGA
Nov 19 2024
Cameron Smith knows time is running out to bag a first victory of 2024 and the major champion is hungry to get it done …
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Pulisic at the double as USA cruise past Jamaica
Nov 19 2024
Christian Pulisic scored twice as the United States thrashed Jamaica 4-2 to book their place in the semi-finals of the …
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Kohli form, opening woes dog India ahead of Australia Test series
Nov 19 2024
India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more …
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Italy beat Swiatek's Poland to reach BJK Cup final
Nov 19 2024
Italy reached a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Iga Swiatek's Poland on …
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Gvardiol steals in to ensure Croatia reach Nations League quarter-finals
Nov 19 2024
Josko Gvardiol continued his scoring streak to earn Croatia a 1-1 home draw with Portugal on Monday that allowed them to …
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Italy eliminate Swiatek's Poland to reach BJK Cup final
Nov 18 2024
Italy reached a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Iga Swiatek's Poland on …
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Holders Spain strike late to beat Switzerland in Nations League
Nov 18 2024
Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help Euro 2024 winners Spain beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League …
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Swiatek saves Poland against Italy in BJK Cup semi, forces doubles decider
Nov 18 2024
World number two Iga Swiatek battled back from a set down against Jasmine Paolini to take Poland's Billie Jean King Cup …
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Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda after shocking Nigeria
Nov 18 2024
War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda …
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Kane hoping to extend England career beyond 2026 World Cup
Nov 18 2024
England captain Harry Kane says he is performing at his highest ever level as he dismissed suggestions the 2026 World …
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Stoinis lets rip as Australia crush Pakistan for T20 series whitewash
Nov 18 2024
Marcus Stoinis slammed five huge sixes in an unbeaten 61 as Australia crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Hobart on …
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Bentancur banned for seven games over alleged racial slur
Nov 18 2024
Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur was Monday given a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association over an alleged …
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South African trio nominated for World Rugby player of year
Nov 18 2024
Three members of South Africa's World Cup winning team -- Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit -- were …
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'Not here for retiring': Nadal insists focus on Davis Cup
Nov 18 2024
Rafael Nadal hopes to save his emotions over his retirement until the end of the Davis Cup competition and says the …
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Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia
Nov 18 2024
Aaron Hardie took three wickets as Pakistan crashed to a meagre 117 all out in the final game of their T20 series …
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Chris Wood hits hat-trick in NZ World Cup qualifying rout
Nov 18 2024
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood hit a hat-trick for New Zealand in an 8-0 thrashing of Samoa in World Cup qualifying …
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Star Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences
Nov 18 2024
Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was charged Monday with a string of alleged …
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Bills snap nine-game Chiefs win streak to spoil perfect NFL start
Nov 18 2024
Defending Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs suffered their first loss of the NFL season on Sunday, falling …
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Mitchell-less Cavs rip Hornets as perfect NBA start hits 15-0
Nov 18 2024
The Cleveland Cavaliers, playing without top scorer Donovan Mitchell, matched the second-best start to a season in NBA …
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End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell
Nov 18 2024
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal will cap his emotional farewell from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week …
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Child abuse police arrest star Australian broadcaster
Nov 18 2024
Former Australian rugby coach and star broadcaster Alan Jones was arrested Monday for alleged "sexual touching …
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Rain wipes out England's final T20 in West Indies
Nov 18 2024
England's fifth and final T20 international of their series in the Caribbean was rained off on Sunday, leaving the …
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