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Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
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Interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Wales's 31-22 win over Japan on Saturday "has got to be the start of something" …
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All Blacks score six tries to hammer under-strength France
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New Zealand crushed an under-strength France 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday, scoring six tries to …
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PSG coach Luis Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club's history by …
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Italy join Spain in Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals
Jul 11 2025
Italy reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday despite losing 3-1 to Group B winners Spain, the Azzurre …
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Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
Jul 11 2025
Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their …
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Chelsea's Fernandez warns of 'dangerous' heat at Club World Cup
Jul 11 2025
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez warned Friday that playing games at the hottest time of the day during the Club World Cup is …
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Maresca optimistic for Chelsea against 'best in world' PSG
Jul 11 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted Friday that Club World Cup final opponents Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in …
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Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach
Jul 11 2025
Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club …
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Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch
Jul 11 2025
Jannik Sinner played down the impact of his painful defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final as he …
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Lyles scorches to comeback win, Alfred conquers 100m
Jul 11 2025
Noah Lyles fired a warning shot at contenders over the 200m at the world championships by scorching to victory in the …
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Forest winger Elanga signs for Newcastle
Jul 11 2025
Newcastle on Friday announced the signing of Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga for a reported fee of £52 million …
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Liverpool to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt
Jul 11 2025
Liverpool are to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt in honour of the Portugal forward who was killed with his brother …
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'Still in the game': Lyles outstrips Tebogo in season-opening 200m
Jul 11 2025
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles made a victorious return to action in the 200m at the Diamond League in Monaco on …
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Bumrah proud of 'really special' five-wicket haul at Lord's
Jul 11 2025
Jasprit Bumrah said taking five wickets in a Test innings at Lord's was among the highlights of his career as the India …
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South Korea's Lee carves out narrow halfway lead at Evian
Jul 11 2025
South Korea's Lee So-mi surged into a one-stroke lead through two rounds of the Evian Championship after shooting a …
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Alcaraz, Sinner will resume rivalry in Wimbledon final
Jul 11 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Wimbledon final on Sunday as …
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Paris glory means nothing to Alcaraz ahead of Sinner rematch in Wimbledon final
Jul 11 2025
Carlos Alcaraz insists his epic French Open victory against Jannik Sinner will count for nothing when the arch-rivals …
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Lightweight boxing champion Davis arrested: reports
Jul 11 2025
Unbeaten world lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis was arrested Friday on battery and domestic violence charges …
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Djokovic admits age catching up with him after Wimbledon defeat
Jul 11 2025
Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one …
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Archer strikes on Test return before India's Gill falls cheaply
Jul 11 2025
England fast bowler Jofra Archer struck an early blow as he made a thrilling return to Test cricket at Lord's on Friday …
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Sinner mauls Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final
Jul 11 2025
Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping …
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Pogacar pounces to retake Tour de France lead
Jul 11 2025
Tadej Pogacar won stage seven of the Tour de France on Friday to regain the overall lead with a trademark burst up the …
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Venus Williams, 45, accepts wildcard for WTA DC Open
Jul 11 2025
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams, who has not played in a tournament since March of 2024, has …
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Sinner crushes Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final
Jul 11 2025
Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping …
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Wimbledon withdrawal 'most painful moment' for Dimitrov
Jul 11 2025
Grigor Dimitrov said being forced to retire from Wimbledon when leading world number one Jannik Sinner by two sets is …
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Alcaraz reaches third successive Wimbledon final, Djokovic faces Sinner
Jul 11 2025
Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final as the defending champion battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 …
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Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final
Jul 11 2025
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached his third successive Wimbledon final on Friday, battling to a 6-4, …
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Pogacar pounces to retakes Tour de France lead
Jul 11 2025
Tadej Pogacar won stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday to retake the overall lead with a trademark swoop up the …
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Archer strikes with third ball on Test return against India
Jul 11 2025
Jofra Archer marked his long-awaited return to Test cricket by taking a wicket with just his third ball as England hit …
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Spurs sign Kudus but Gibbs-White move stalls
Jul 11 2025
Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham but a move for Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been put on hold as …
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India's Chopra wants coach Zelezny's big-stage mindset
Jul 11 2025
India's Olympic javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Friday he hoped his coaching switch continues to pay off as …
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Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387
Jul 11 2025
Jasprit Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul …
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Bumrah's treble strike rocks England before Smith hits back
Jul 11 2025
India star Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls before England's Jamie Smith made the tourists …
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Swiatek and Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon
Jul 11 2025
Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final on Saturday with only one thing certain -- there will be …
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Djokovic faces Sinner in Wimbledon blockbuster, Alcaraz takes on Fritz
Jul 11 2025
Novak Djokovic puts his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one …
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Bumrah's treble strike rocks England in third Test
Jul 11 2025
Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls, including the prize scalps of England captain Ben Stokes …
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Liverpool to honour Diogo Jota in return to action at Preston
Jul 11 2025
Liverpool have announced a series of tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva when the Reds return to action …
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Hemp guards against England complacency in Euros showdown with Wales
Jul 11 2025
England have the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 in their sights after thrashing the Netherlands on Wednesday but …
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Raudenski: from Homeland Security to Tour de France engine hunter
Jul 11 2025
In a former life Nick Raudenski "hunted terrorists" now he is chasing down those who might pull a fast one and use …
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Springbok scrum-half speedster Williams gets chance to impress
Jul 11 2025
No position in the line-up of Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa is more hotly contested than scrum-half with …
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Spurs sign Kudus with Gibbs-White set to follow
Jul 11 2025
Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White in a …
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Kiss's combined Aus-NZ side out to 'light up' Lions tour
Jul 11 2025
A combined Australia-New Zealand side plans to "light up" the British and Irish Lions tour by upsetting them Saturday in …
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Veteran O'Connor called up for Wallabies against Lions
Jul 11 2025
Veteran playmaker James O'Connor was included Friday in Australia's squad to face the British and Irish Lions, adding a …
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Clarke out for All Blacks against France as Narawa called up
Jul 11 2025
Caleb Clarke's All Blacks recall has been delayed after the team announced Friday he had suffered an ankle injury and …
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Veteran James O'Connor called up for Wallabies against Lions
Jul 11 2025
Veteran playmaker James O'Connor was included Friday in Australia's squad to face the British and Irish Lions, adding a …
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Australian basketball first as man charged over online racist abuse
Jul 11 2025
A man has been charged with racially abusing a high-profile basketball player via social media in what officials said …
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Wrexham rise showcases English football pyramid in US, says Anton Ferdinand
Jul 11 2025
Wrexham's exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift "the bonnet" …
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Stokes's injury cloud a worry for England in Lord's clash with India
Jul 11 2025
England will head into the second day of the third Test against India at Lord's with fresh doubts over the fitness of …
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Lions call up Ireland's Osborne as injury cover for Kinghorn
Jul 11 2025
Versatile Ireland back Jamie Osborne has been called up by the British and Irish Lions as injury cover for Blair …
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Booker inks extension with Suns worth reported $145 mn over 2 years
Jul 11 2025
The NBA's Phoenix Suns said Thursday they signed star guard Devin Booker to a multi-year contract extension, which ESPN …
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Swiatek swats Bencic aside to reach Wimbledon final against Anisimova
Jul 11 2025
Iga Swiatek breezed into her first Wimbledon final on Thursday but hopes of a dream match-up with Aryna Sabalenka were …
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Last-gasp Xhemaili fires Swiss into Euro 2025 quarters
Jul 10 2025
Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after Riola Xhemaili struck with a stoppage time …
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NBA champion Thunder agree contract extension with Jalen Williams
Jul 10 2025
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed a five-year contract extension worth up to $287 million with …
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Swiatek surprised by surge to Wimbledon final
Jul 10 2025
Iga Swiatek says she is surprised by her run to the Wimbledon final after dispatching former Olympic champion Belinda …
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Lyles back, ready to 'run fast', as Tebogo lurks
Jul 10 2025
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles makes his European season debut in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on …
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Italy can hurt rampant Spain, says coach Soncin
Jul 10 2025
Andrea Soncin insisted Thursday that his Italy team can hurt world champions Spain who have so far laid waste to …
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Anisimova proves doubters wrong with run to Wimbledon final
Jul 10 2025
Amanda Anisimova said she had proved the doubters wrong by reaching her first Wimbledon final just two years after being …
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Spurs set to sign £60m Gibbs-White - reports
Jul 10 2025
Tottenham are set to sign Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White by triggering the England international's £60 million …
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Root's 99 not out keeps India at bay in third Test
Jul 10 2025
England great Joe Root's unbeaten 99 checked India's progress on Thursday's attritional opening day of the third Test at …
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Booker agrees to record $145 mn extension with Suns: reports
Jul 10 2025
Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year, $145 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns that will pay the star …
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Sabalenka criticises Anisimova behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit
Jul 10 2025
Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final …
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Djokovic faces Sinner in Wimbledon blockbuster as Alcaraz meets Fritz
Jul 10 2025
Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one …
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Sri Lanka steamroll Bangladesh to win first T20
Jul 10 2025
Sri Lanka drew first blood in the three-match T20I series with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at …
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Swiatek routs Bencic to reach first Wimbledon final
Jul 10 2025
Iga Swiatek routed former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 on Thursday to reach her first Wimbledon final, where …
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Anisimova stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final
Jul 10 2025
Amanda Anisimova stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first Wimbledon final on Thursday, coming out on …
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Ireland's Healy pulls off solo win at Tour de France
Jul 10 2025
Ireland's Ben Healy won stage six of the Tour de France in Normandy on Thursday with a long solo break, as Mathieu van …
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Anisimova shocks Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final, Swiatek in action
Jul 10 2025
Amanda Anisimova ended the Wimbledon dream of top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday, winning a gruelling battle of the …
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Europe court says S.African Semenya's gender eligibility trial wasn't fair
Jul 10 2025
A top European court ruled Thursday that the Swiss judiciary did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair …
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Root leads England revival after Reddy's double strike for India
Jul 10 2025
Joe Root struck an unbeaten fifty and shared a century stand with Ollie Pope as England fought back in the third Test at …
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India wicketkeeper Pant leaves field injured in third Test
Jul 10 2025
India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant left the field injured after lunch on Thursday's first day of the third Test against …
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Tendulkar says 'life has come full circle' with Lord's portrait
Jul 10 2025
Sachin Tendulkar said "life has truly come full circle" after a portrait of the India cricket great was unveiled at …
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Duplantis unfazed by late world champs in Tokyo
Jul 10 2025
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis insisted on Thursday he was unfazed by the lateness of the world championships in Tokyo, the …
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Arsenal sign midfielder Norgaard from Brentford
Jul 10 2025
Christian Norgaard said a childhood dream of appearing in the Champions League had come true after signing for Arsenal …
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Dzeko, 39, returns to Serie A with Fiorentina
Jul 10 2025
Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has returned to Serie A after joining Fiorentina on a free transfer from Fenerbahce, the …
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Sabalenka targets Wimbledon final as Swiatek showdown looms
Jul 10 2025
Aryna Sabalenka is closing in on a fourth straight Grand Slam final and a potential Wimbledon showdown with fierce rival …
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India's Reddy strikes twice to rock England
Jul 10 2025
India's Nitish Kumar Reddy upstaged the returning Jasprit Bumrah by taking two wickets in an over to rock England in the …
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Caster Semenya: A rebel with a cause
Jul 10 2025
When 19-year-old unknown South African Caster Semenya pulled off a stunning 800 metres final triumph at the 2009 world …
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Farrell on the bench for Lions against Australia-New Zealand
Jul 10 2025
Owen Farrell was named Thursday on the bench for the British and Irish Lions side to face a combined Australia-New …
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England bat against India in third Test as Bumrah returns
Jul 10 2025
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat in the third Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.
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England star Henderson leaves Dutch giants Ajax
Jul 10 2025
Former Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson is leaving Dutch giants Ajax one year before his contract was …
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'Bitter end' for Real Madrid magician Modric
Jul 10 2025
The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric's superlative career at the club after a drubbing …
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France make 10 changes to starting side for second All Blacks Test
Jul 10 2025
France coach Fabien Galthie announced a major reshuffle Thursday for the second Test against New Zealand, with 10 …
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Havili, Salakaia-Loto to lead Australia-New Zealand against Lions
Jul 10 2025
David Havili and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto were on Thursday named co-captains of a "powerful" Australia-New Zealand combined …
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Sherratt says 'grieving' Wales ready to end 18-game losing run
Jul 10 2025
Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Thursday that he had given his players "time to grieve" over their latest …
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'Monster' Inoue to face Akhmadaliev in Japan
Jul 10 2025
Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue announced Thursday that he will defend his titles …
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Fly-half Edwards to make first start for Wales against Japan
Jul 10 2025
Fly-half Dan Edwards will make his first start for Wales after interim head coach Matt Sherratt named his team Thursday …
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Jones urges Japan to 'create history' against Wales
Jul 10 2025
Head coach Eddie Jones said Japan had a "chance to create history" with back-to-back wins over Wales as he named his …
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Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid
Jul 10 2025
Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep …
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Robertson keeps faith with All Blacks for second France Test
Jul 10 2025
Ardie Savea will captain a largely unchanged New Zealand side named Thursday for the second Test against France, as head …
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History-chasing Djokovic sets up Wimbledon showdown with Sinner
Jul 10 2025
Novak Djokovic set up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner as he moved a step …
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Justice Dept sues California over transgender athletes
Jul 10 2025
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Wednesday for allowing transgender athletes to compete …
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PSG inflict humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final
Jul 10 2025
Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian …
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NFL players' union to appeal arbitrator ruling on collusion: report
Jul 09 2025
The NFL Players Association is appealing an arbitrators' ruling that found insufficient evidence of collusion among team …
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Luis Enrique eyes more history for PSG after reaching Club World Cup final
Jul 09 2025
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique savoured his team's performance in blowing away Real Madrid on Wednesday to reach …
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Djokovic ready to go the distance in Sinner showdown
Jul 09 2025
Novak Djokovic has warned world number one Jannik Sinner that he is ready to go the distance in their blockbuster …
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Wimbledon semi-finals: Sabalenka faces Anisimova as Swiatek meets Bencic
Jul 09 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka takes on Amanda Anisimova for a place in the Wimbledon final on Thursday as Iga Swiatek …
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Milwaukee to face New York in NBA Cup
Jul 09 2025
Defending NBA Cup champions Milwaukee will be up against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami in the group stage of …
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Inspired James downs Dutch to kick-start England's Euros title defence
Jul 09 2025
Lauren James made sure England avoided a major scare at Women's Euro 2025 with a brace in Wednesday's 4-0 thumping of …
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Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semi-final
Jul 09 2025
Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's Wimbledon …
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Sinner felt Wimbledon bid was in doubt after elbow injury
Jul 09 2025
Jannik Sinner admitted he didn't know if his injured elbow would survive the strain of his Wimbledon quarter-final …
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Lyon stave off relegation after successful appeal
Jul 09 2025
Seven-time French champions Lyon have kept their Ligue 1 place after winning an appeal against relegation, the French …
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Christian Horner - a brutal end to a rollercoaster reign at Red Bull
Jul 09 2025
Christian Horner twice transformed Red Bull into Formula One's dominant team over his two decades in charge but he was …
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