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Everton appeal against 10-point Premier League penalty
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Everton submitted their appeal on Friday against a 10-point deduction handed down by the Premier League for breaches of …
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Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
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Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal, absent from the courts for almost a year with a hip injury, announced Friday that he …
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Kyrgios thanks Murray for spotting signs of self-harm struggle
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Nick Kyrgios has revealed his gratitude to Andy Murray for spotting signs of self-harming as the Australian tennis star …
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Bangladesh leave New Zealand in deep trouble in 332-run chase
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Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-40 to put Bangladesh within three wickets of a famous win over New Zealand in …
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Farrell's mental health decision 'a watershed moment', says Gatland
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Wales boss Warren Gatland believes England captain Owen Farrell's decision to step away from international rugby is a …
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Min Woo Lee grabs Australian Open lead as Cameron Smith makes cut
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Min Woo Lee sunk an eagle at the 18th to surge into the sole lead at the Australian Open on Friday as he targets …
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All Black Savea eager to test himself with Japan move
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Newly crowned World Rugby player of the year Ardie Savea said Friday that he wanted to "try something new" and test …
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Thunder rally to beat Lakers, Bulls stun Bucks in overtime
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 133-110 NBA victory over LeBron James …
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Ex-United star Fellaini bids emotional farewell to Chinese football
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Former Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini called his five years at Shandong Taishan "among the best of my life" as …
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Cowboys rally late for 41-35 NFL win over Seahawks
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Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott hit tight end Jake Ferguson with a 12-yard touchdown pass with 4:36 to play as the …
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Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions
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Rugby Australia said Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the …
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Simmonds welcomes 'massive impact' of Whitelock arrival on Pau
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Former New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock will have a "massive impact" on Pau, the French club's fly-half Joe Simmonds said …
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Struggling Lyon prepare for life after Grosso
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Lyon travel to a resurgent Lens on Saturday, where they will be seeking to turn the page on a catastrophic season that …
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Barca's Felix starts firing just in time for Atletico reunion
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Barcelona forward Joao Felix ended a long goal drought with a vital strike this week, ominous timing for his parent club …
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Leverkusen set to host Dortmund in clash of Bayern hunters
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Bayer Leverkusen welcome Borussia Dortmund on Sunday with the hosts sitting clear atop the Bundesliga table, having …
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Super Bowl star Miller turns himself in after assault allegation
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Two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller turned himself in on Thursday after police in Dallas, Texas alleged in an arrest …
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Arsenal plot long stay at Premier League summit
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Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League with ambitions to stay there as they host Wolves this weekend while …
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Germany hosts Euro 2024 draw as contenders to learn fate
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The draw for Euro 2024 takes place in the port city of Hamburg on Saturday when France, England and the other leading …
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Sam Kerr's Matildas win Australia's top sports honour
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Australia's women's football team won the country's highest sporting honour on Friday for causing a "seismic shift" in …
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Focus on Paris as Australia plan small swim team for world championships
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Powerhouse Australia expect to take a team of fewer than 20 to the world swimming championships in Doha in February with …
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Liverpool power into Europa League last 16, Brighton reach knockouts
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Cody Gakpo's double fired Liverpool into the Europa League last 16 as they routed LASK 4-0, while Brighton advanced to …
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McIntosh topples Ledecky in US Open 400m free
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Canadian teen Summer McIntosh clocked a meet-record 3min 59.42sec to win the 400m freestyle at the US Open ahead of …
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Purdy leads 49ers against Eagles in NFL showdown
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San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy says he isn't looking for revenge when the 49ers visit the Philadelphia Eagles on …
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'Hell is Real' in American soccer's new hotbed
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Just six years ago, Ohio faced the prospect of being without a Major League Soccer team but on Saturday the Buckeye …
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LeBron manager Maverick Carter used illegal bookmaker: report
Nov 30 2023
Maverick Carter, the manager and business partner of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, told federal …
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Tiger fades late to shoot 75 in first round of World Challenge
Nov 30 2023
Tiger Woods struggled late to fire a three-over par 75 on Thursday in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge, his …
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Messi's Miami to face El Salvador national team
Nov 30 2023
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face the El Salvador national team in a friendly match on January 19, the Major League …
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Arrest Warrant issued for two-time Super Bowl champion Miller
Nov 30 2023
Two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller, a linebacker for the NFL's Buffalo Bills, was the subject of an arrest warrant …
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MLS suspends Vancouver coach Sartini for six games
Nov 30 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini was suspended for six games by Major League Soccer on Thursday after …
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LeBron's son Bronny James set to return after cardiac arrest
Nov 30 2023
Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been given medical approval to return to college …
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Brighton and West Ham seal spots in Europa League knockout round
Nov 30 2023
Brighton booked their place in the Europa League knockout stage with a 1-0 win at AEK Athens, while West Ham also …
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Dominica pull out of hosting T20 World Cup games
Nov 30 2023
The Caribbean nation of Dominica has withdrawn from the hosting of games at next year's T20 Cricket World Cup, the …
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MLS players and referees unions clash over Miazga incident
Nov 30 2023
Major League Soccer's players union has hit out at the referees union for its' role in the suspension of FC Cincinnati …
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Lyon end Grosso's spell as coach
Nov 30 2023
Lyon coach Fabio Grosso has been provisionally replaced by academy coach Pierre Sage as the struggling Ligue 1 club …
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Olympic chiefs 'reassured' by Paris transport plans despite mayoral criticism
Nov 30 2023
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it was "reassured" by transport plans for the 2024 Paris Games …
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Ex-All Black Whitelock eyes putting 'good spin' on World Cup final defeat with Pau arrival
Nov 30 2023
Former New Zealand second-row Sam Whitelock said on Thursday he hopes to find a positive side to last month's Rugby …
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Saracens boss condemns 'shameful' treatment of Owen Farrell
Nov 30 2023
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the "shameful" treatment of Owen Farrell after the England …
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Najmul to lead Bangladesh in New Zealand ODIs, T20Is
Nov 30 2023
Bangladesh on Thursday named batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto as the country's one-day international and Twenty20 …
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Australia Test bowler Nathan Lyon joins Lancashire
Nov 30 2023
Australia Test bowler Nathan Lyon has joined Lancashire for the 2024 season, the English county announced on Thursday.
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Stade Francais discipline players, coaches after reported night out
Nov 30 2023
French Top 14 club Stade Francais announced on Thursday they had disciplined players and coaches after a member of Pau's …
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Najmul puts Bangladesh in control against New Zealand
Nov 30 2023
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hit his third Test century in four innings to put Bangladesh on course for a strong total …
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Global warming casts cloud over Winter Olympics future
Nov 30 2023
As global warming and prohibitive costs threaten the long-term future of the Winter Olympics, organisers know they must …
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Najmul, Mominul lead Bangladesh fightback against New Zealand
Nov 30 2023
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque shared 85 runs in an unbroken third-wicket stand as Bangladesh reached 111-2 at …
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Schoolgirl leads women's Australian Open as Davis sets men's pace
Nov 30 2023
A 16-year-old amateur schoolgirl stole the show and a share of the lead at the Australian Open on Thursday, while in the …
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Southee, Jamieson edge New Zealand first innings past Bangladesh
Nov 30 2023
Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson shared a 52-run stand for the ninth wicket to give New Zealand a seven-run first-innings …
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Copenhagen grab crucial Champions League point after more VAR drama
Nov 30 2023
Copenhagen grabbed a crucial point in a 0-0 draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday as more VAR handball controversy erupted …
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Man Utd on brink of Champions League exit, Arsenal and PSV into last 16
Nov 30 2023
Manchester United are facing elimination from the Champions League in the group stage after squandering a two-goal lead …
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Ledecky rules 800 free again at US Open
Nov 30 2023
Seven-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky eased to victory in the 800-meter freestyle on Wednesday in the opening race …
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Cincinnati's defender Miazga suspended for rest of MLS playoffs
Nov 30 2023
FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga, the MLS Defender of the Year, will miss his team's Eastern Conference final against …
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Casino magnate family enters $3.5 bn deal to buy NBA Mavericks
Nov 30 2023
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has entered an agreement to sell his majority stake in the NBA club to the families …
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Arsenal hit Lens for six to reach Champions League last 16
Nov 29 2023
Arsenal powered into the Champions League last 16 as Group B winners after a four-goal blitz in the space of 14 minutes …
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Bayern held at home by Copenhagen after late VAR intervention
Nov 29 2023
Bayern Munich were held to a 0-0 draw away on Wednesday, the home side having what could have been a match-winning …
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Madrid finish first after entertaining win over Napoli
Nov 29 2023
Real Madrid romped to a 4-2 win over Napoli on Wednesday to qualify in first place from their Champions League group.
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Brazilian Ribeiro scores as Sundowns reclaim top spot, set record
Nov 29 2023
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro scored after a superbly executed set-piece manoeuvre as Mamelodi Sundowns beat SuperSport United …
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Galatasaray fightback puts Man Utd on brink of Champions League exit
Nov 29 2023
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted his side are going in the right direction despite a 3-3 draw at …
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Man Utd have to be 'smarter' in Champions League, says Fernandes
Nov 29 2023
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised his side's lack of control in Champions League games after again …
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Sevilla crash out of Champions League after PSV comeback
Nov 29 2023
Sevilla crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, throwing away a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat by PSV …
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IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
Nov 29 2023
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed the French Alps and Salt Lake City as the sole …
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Jets' Rodgers cleared for return to practice
Nov 29 2023
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to return to practice just 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on …
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England captain Farrell to miss Six Nations to prioritise mental health
Nov 29 2023
England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from …
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IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City-Utah as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
Nov 29 2023
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed the French Alps and Salt Lake City-Utah as the sole …
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Emery plots long stay at ambitious Aston Villa
Nov 29 2023
Unai Emery hopes he is just getting started at Aston Villa after overseeing a remarkable transformation in the club's …
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England captain Farrell to miss Six Nations to prioritise 'mental well-being'
Nov 29 2023
England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations Championship after deciding to take a break …
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Liverpool's Alisson and Jota face spell on sidelines
Nov 29 2023
Liverpool are set to be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker and forward Diogo Jota for a spell after both picked up …
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Last-gasp Kante keeps holders Urawa alive in Asian Champions League
Nov 29 2023
Japan's defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds stayed alive in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday after retiring …
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QR codes, shut metros: Police outline Paris Olympics security
Nov 29 2023
The Paris police chief has outlined drastic security measures for next year's summer Olympics, sparking an outcry from …
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Donald to remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for 2025 in New York
Nov 29 2023
Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after …
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson faces spell on sidelines
Nov 29 2023
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker and forward Diogo Jota are facing spells on the sidelines after sustaining injuries during …
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Double World Cup winner Franks returns to Canterbury
Nov 29 2023
New Zealand tighthead prop Owen Franks, who had a stint with Toulouse in the Top 14 during the World Cup, has signed a …
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Donald to remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for 2025
Nov 29 2023
Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York, Ryder Cup …
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Germany's Thiaw set for long lay-off with hamstring tear: AC Milan
Nov 29 2023
Malick Thiaw is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after AC Milan said on Wednesday that he had suffered a …
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New Zealand trail Bangladesh despite Williamson ton
Nov 29 2023
Kane Williamson struck a defiant century Wednesday but was unable to put New Zealand in control in the first Test …
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New skipper Masood wants Pakistan to 'change history' on Australia tour
Nov 29 2023
Newly appointed skipper Shan Masood set Pakistan a tough target on Wednesday for their forthcoming tour of Australia -- …
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'Exceptional' Rahul Dravid to stay on as India coach
Nov 29 2023
Rahul Dravid will stay on as coach of India, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday, having led the hosts to the …
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Williamson keeps New Zealand afloat in first Bangladesh Test
Nov 29 2023
Kane Williamson struck a defiant unbeaten half-century to drag New Zealand to 168-4 at tea on the second day of the …
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Bucks, Kings and Celtics advance in NBA In-Season Tournament
Nov 29 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and Damian Lillard added 32 as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami 131-124 on Tuesday …
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Spinners remove New Zealand openers after Bangladesh 310 all out
Nov 29 2023
Bangladesh spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan struck twice to dent New Zealand's reply after the hosts fell to 310 …
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Women's sport revenues tipped to break $1 billion barrier
Nov 29 2023
Global revenues from women's sport will top $1 billion for the first time in 2024 thanks to an explosion in popularity, …
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'Petty' sibling rivalry fires up rising star Lee at Australian Open
Nov 29 2023
Australia's newest golf star Min Woo Lee says that his rivalry with better-known sister Minjee Lee will fire him up as …
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Bucks, Celtics, Knicks advance in NBA In-Season Tournament
Nov 29 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and Damian Lillard added 32 as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami 131-124 on Tuesday, …
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S.Korea suspend striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation
Nov 29 2023
Striker Hwang Ui-jo has been suspended by South Korea seven weeks before the Asian Cup because of a police investigation …
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Liverpool set to clinch place in Europa League knockouts
Nov 29 2023
Liverpool and their Premier League counterparts West Ham United and Brighton can all clinch spots in the knockout phase …
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Barca, Dortmund, Atletico and Lazio into Champions League last-16
Nov 29 2023
Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Lazio all qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League on …
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Newcastle boss Howe rues penalty decision in PSG Champions League draw
Nov 29 2023
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe hit out at the decision to award Paris Saint-Germain a last-gasp penalty that denied …
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Cancelo and Felix fire Barca past Porto into Champions League last 16
Nov 28 2023
Barcelona came from behind to beat Porto 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League knock-out rounds for the first …
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Last-gasp Mbappe penalty earns PSG Champions League draw with Newcastle
Nov 28 2023
A 98th-minute Kylian Mbappe penalty earned Paris Saint-Germain a 1-1 Champions League draw with Newcastle United on …
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Mead proud of England return after 'tough days' watching World Cup
Nov 28 2023
Beth Mead said it was tough having to watch from afar as England reached the World Cup final in her absence as the …
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Haaland hits 40 in the Champions League as Man City comeback beats Leipzig
Nov 28 2023
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 40 Champions League goals as Manchester City came from 2-0 down to …
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Dortmund see off Milan to reach Champions League knockouts
Nov 28 2023
Borussia Dortmund secured their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at AC Milan, who …
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Hermoso wondergoal fires Atletico into Champions League last-16
Nov 28 2023
Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League last-16 Tuesday, a sumptuous volley from defender Mario …
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Immobile fires Lazio past Celtic and to brink of Champions League knockouts
Nov 28 2023
Ciro Immobile shot Lazio to the verge of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a late brace in …
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Parting shot: Maxwell's 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series
Nov 28 2023
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third Twenty20 …
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Maxwell's 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series
Nov 28 2023
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third Twenty20 …
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MVP Acosta, goal leader Bouanga named to 2023 MLS Best 11
Nov 28 2023
Leading goal scorer Denis Bouanga and Most Valuable Player Luciano Acosta were among the MLS Best 11 players named on …
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Tiger confident PGA-Saudi deal will be completed
Nov 28 2023
Tiger Woods is confident the US PGA Tour merger agreement with Saudi backers of the LIV Golf League will be completed, …
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Trafficked Olympic champion Mo Farah joins UN migration agency
Nov 28 2023
Four-time Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah, who was born in Somalia and trafficked to Britain as a child, joined the …
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'Rusty' Tiger curious about form at 'pain-free' comeback
Nov 28 2023
Tiger Woods said on Tuesday his right ankle is without pain and he is not concerned about walking 72 holes this week in …
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Veteran Neuer signs new Bayern deal aged 37
Nov 28 2023
Experienced Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has signed a new contract keeping him at Bayern Munich until 2025, the …
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Ancelotti backs rival Xavi to turn around Barca dip
Nov 28 2023
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday backed his Barcelona counterpart Xavi Hernandez to turn things around after …
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Ten Hag urges Man Utd to keep calm in Galatasaray cauldron
Nov 28 2023
Erik ten Hag has urged his Manchester United players to keep calm in the Galatasaray cauldron as they fight for their …
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Former England defender Jagielka retires
Nov 28 2023
Former Everton and England defender Phil Jagielka announced his retirement on Tuesday at the age of 41, following 800 …
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Phillips claims four as New Zealand restrict Bangladesh
Nov 28 2023
Spinner Glenn Phillips returned figures of 4-53 as New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to 310-9 before bad light forced an …
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