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Pogacar faces defiant Evenepoel at Liege-Bastogne-Liege
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Remco Evenepoel has vowed to tame defending champion Tadej Pogacar at cycling's undulating Ardennes forest odyssey, …
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Chelsea eye great escape against Barcelona in Women's Champions League
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Quadruple-chasing Chelsea have a mountain to climb as they seek to overturn a 4-1 deficit against Barcelona on Sunday to …
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'Energy and effort' pay off for Reds as Blues' woes continue
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Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss praised his team's "energy and effort" after they piled more misery on Super Rugby …
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Albatross and closing birdie lift China's Liu to LPGA Chevron lead
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China's Liu Yan made a stunning albatross and a closing birdie to seize a one-stroke lead when darkness halted Friday's …
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Grizzlies' Morant 'doubtful' for must-win game 4 v Thunder
Apr 25 2025
The Memphis Grizzlies listed star Ja Morant as "doubtful" for their must-win game four against the Oklahoma City Thunder …
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US rookies lead PGA pairs event with McIlroy and Lowry in hunt
Apr 25 2025
US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda grabbed a one-stroke lead after Friday's alternate-shot second round of the PGA …
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PSG lose unbeaten Ligue 1 record ahead of Arsenal showdown
Apr 25 2025
Paris Saint-Germain saw their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this season finally ended in a 3-1 home defeat against Nice on …
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Warriors coach Kerr 'relatively optimistic' injured Butler will play game 3
Apr 25 2025
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he's "relatively optimistic" forward Jimmy Butler will play game three of …
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Postecoglou hopes 'Stonecutter's Credo' can inspire Spurs
Apr 25 2025
Ange Postecoglou is hoping the 'Stonecutter's Credo' can help Tottenham salvage a season that has gone "disastrously …
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Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
Apr 25 2025
Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in …
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Own goal takes Sundowns to African final against Pyramids
Apr 25 2025
Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim conceded a 90th-minute own goal to give Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa a place in the …
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Real Madrid boycott Copa final build-up amid 'unacceptable' ref statements
Apr 25 2025
Real Madrid lashed out at the Copa del Rey final referees on the eve of Saturday's match, labelling complaints about …
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Rovanpera takes control of Rally Islas Canarias
Apr 25 2025
Two-time world champion Kalle Rovanpera produced a irresistible drive on Friday to win all six special stages and take …
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Patel and Mendis help Sunrisers beat Kings in Dhoni's 400th T20
Apr 25 2025
Fast bowler Harshal Patel grabbed four wickets and Kamindu Mendis showed his allround skill as Sunrisers Hyderabad …
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Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up
Apr 25 2025
Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were …
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Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints
Apr 25 2025
Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at …
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Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick
Apr 25 2025
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey …
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Emery wants FA Cup glory and Champions League berth for Villa
Apr 25 2025
Unai Emery has set his sights on leading Aston Villa to their first FA Cup triumph since 1957 and completing a memorable …
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Chelsea's troubled season not a failure insists Maresca
Apr 25 2025
Enzo Maresca insists his first season at Chelsea has not been a failure after criticism of the Italian's conservative …
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Bruised Alex Marquez sets course to top Jerez practise times
Apr 25 2025
Alex Marquez climbed back on his bike Friday to set a Jerez course record in a flag and fall filled final practice …
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Sabalenka makes winning start in Madrid Open defence
Apr 25 2025
Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in …
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Postecoglou aims to ruin Liverpool title party despite boyhood fandom
Apr 25 2025
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title party despite his boyhood love for …
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Man Utd's Dalot could miss rest of season: Amorim
Apr 25 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed Portugal defender Diogo Dalot could miss the rest of the season after …
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Lyon request French league discard result of Saint-Etienne match
Apr 25 2025
Lyon have lodged an appeal with the competitions organisation committee (COC) of the French football league (LFP) …
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Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top
Apr 25 2025
Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a …
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Clasico Copa final offers Mbappe, Real Madrid redemption
Apr 25 2025
Real Madrid's European failure this season stung, in particular for striker Kylian Mbappe and coach Carlo Ancelotti, but …
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Badosa pulls out of Madrid Open with injury
Apr 25 2025
Spanish world number nine Paula Badosa announced Friday her withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a persistent lower …
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Howe 'not 100 percent' on Newcastle return after pneumonia
Apr 25 2025
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel "100 percent" after returning to work following his serious bout of …
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Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot
Apr 25 2025
Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans …
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Montemurro eyes Arsenal scalp as Lyon close on Champions League final
Apr 25 2025
Record eight-time champions Lyon are on the verge of yet another Women's Champions League final, with coach Joe …
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Thunder rally from 29 down after Morant hurt to stun Grizzlies
Apr 25 2025
Oklahoma City made a stunning 29-point comeback after Memphis lost star guard Ja Morant to a hip injury as the Thunder …
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Kenya failing to tackle record-high femicides, activists say
Apr 25 2025
Two years after Kenyan athletics champion Agnes Tirop was stabbed to death, the prime suspect was released on bail and …
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Whitecaps outfight Miami to get advantage in Concacaf semi
Apr 25 2025
Inter Miami suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Vancouver Whitecaps in Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final, first-leg …
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Kane hopes to 'silence' the doubters as Bayern title looms
Apr 25 2025
After a career of individual awards but no team honours, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane's title breakthrough could …
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Barcelona out to prove Clasico superiority in Copa del Rey final
Apr 25 2025
Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals …
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Titans take QB Ward, Jags trade up for two-way star Hunter
Apr 25 2025
The Tennessee Titans took University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft while the …
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Marseille get their passports out to prepare Champions League return
Apr 25 2025
French giants Marseille have not been involved in European competition this season but such is their determination to …
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Knicks outlast Pistons to grab lead in NBA playoff series
Apr 25 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30 to spark New York over Detroit 118-116 on Thursday for a …
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China's Liu, South Korea's Ryu share storm-hit LPGA Chevron lead
Apr 25 2025
China's Liu Yan and South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran each fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead in Thursday's …
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Liverpool braced for Premier League title party
Apr 25 2025
Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling …
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US rookies Velo and Salinda fire record 58 for PGA pairs lead
Apr 25 2025
US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda combined to fire a 14-under par 58, setting an 18-hole four-ball tournament …
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Titans take QB Ward with top pick in NFL draft
Apr 25 2025
The Tennessee Titans took University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.
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Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse
Apr 25 2025
Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to …
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Atletico thump Rayo, Valladolid relegated after Betis defeat
Apr 24 2025
Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday as they bounced back from defeat at Las …
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Swiatek survives Eala scare to start Madrid Open defence
Apr 24 2025
Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on …
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Australia's Hazlewood steers Bengaluru win over Rajasthan
Apr 24 2025
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11 run IPL win at home against …
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Dallas coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group
Apr 24 2025
Jason Kidd, the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks has joined the American ownership group of English club …
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Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain
Apr 24 2025
Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for …
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'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season
Apr 24 2025
Jamie Vardy will leave former Premier League champions Leicester at the end of the season, the relegated club announced …
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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with injury
Apr 24 2025
World number three Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his …
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Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia
Apr 24 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the …
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Georgia's rugby dreams built on wild folk game
Apr 24 2025
Hundreds of men went charging through the Georgian village of Shukhuti as they grappled for control of a wine-soaked …
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Tatum-less Celtics take hard-fought victory as Cavs, Rockets win
Apr 24 2025
Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a …
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Tigres fight back for draw with Cruz Azul in CONCACAF semi
Apr 24 2025
A header from Juan Jose Purata six minutes from the end gave Tigres UANL a 1-1 draw at home to Cruz Azul in their …
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Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies
Apr 24 2025
Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and …
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Tatum-less Celtics win to join Cavs with 2-0 NBA playoff edge
Apr 24 2025
Bloodied and bruised, the defending champion Boston Celtics outlasted Orlando to seize command of their NBA playoff …
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Arsenal lacked 'energy' in Palace draw as Liverpool prepare to seal title
Apr 24 2025
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain …
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Wallabies centre Ikitau signs on for Exeter stint
Apr 23 2025
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau will join Premiership side Exeter for a short stint before returning to Australia ahead of …
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Titans eye QB Ward with top pick in NFL Draft
Apr 23 2025
University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be selected by the Tennessee Titans as the first pick in …
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Real Madrid win at Getafe to keep La Liga title hopes alive
Apr 23 2025
Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of La …
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Jovic shoots AC Milan into Italian Cup final with derby double
Apr 23 2025
Luka Jovic fired AC Milan into the final of the Italian Cup with a brace in Wednesday's convincing 3-0 derby win over …
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Liverpool on brink of title after Arsenal held by Palace
Apr 23 2025
Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace …
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Former USA boss Arena suggests Pochettino doesn't 'understand' role
Apr 23 2025
Former USA head coach Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentina Mauricio Pochettino to the role, saying …
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Bilbao edge Las Palmas to close on Champions League qualification
Apr 23 2025
Inaki Williams fired Athletic Bilbao to a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Wednesday to strengthen their …
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Swiatek hardened by going 'through the worst' after doping ban
Apr 23 2025
Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has "been through the …
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Rohit, Boult star as Mumbai surge into IPL top four
Apr 23 2025
Star batsman Rohit Sharma smashed 76 and pace bowler Trent Boult claimed 4-26 as Mumbai Indians thrashed Sunrisers …
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Swiatek glad for high expectations ahead of Madrid title defence
Apr 23 2025
Iga Swiatek says she has grown accustomed to the high pressure of expectations she shoulders each clay-court season and …
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McIlroy says his Masters win 'resonated' with public
Apr 23 2025
Masters champion Rory McIlroy said the public's reaction to his enthralling victory at Augusta National had shown that …
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Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph
Apr 23 2025
Tadej Pogacar powered up the steepest part of the final Ardennes hill Wednesday to reclaim the Fleche Wallonne classic …
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Olazabal to return as European Ryder Cup vice-captain
Apr 23 2025
Jose Maria Olazabal will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe's Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black in September, …
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Sabalenka expecting 'big chance' to win on Madrid clay
Apr 23 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she will have "big chances" to perform well on clay this season, should she …
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Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win
Apr 23 2025
Blessing Muzarabani's nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by three wickets …
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Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Man City: Nunes
Apr 23 2025
Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City's "Premier League trophy" after a poor …
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Muzarabani takes six as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe 174 to win
Apr 23 2025
Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani's second-best career haul of 6-72 restricted Bangladesh to 255 in their second innings …
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Lakers level NBA playoff series, Pacers and Thunder win again
Apr 23 2025
Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 …
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Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory in Saudi-hosted finals
Apr 23 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on …
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A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis
Apr 23 2025
From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" …
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Guardiola joy as Man City go third after dramatic win over Villa
Apr 23 2025
Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange …
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Celtics star Tatum 'doubtful' for game two against Magic
Apr 22 2025
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been listed as "doubtful" for game two of defending champion Boston's NBA playoff …
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Former England star Flintoff reveals mental battle after car crash
Apr 22 2025
Former England star Andrew Flintoff has revealed the extent of the mental health struggles he has endured since his …
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PSG draw with Nantes to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1
Apr 22 2025
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 game on Tuesday, a result which maintains …
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Olmo fires Liga leaders Barca past Mallorca
Apr 22 2025
Barcelona inched closer to the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear …
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Defending champion Korda chases first win of season at Chevron Championship
Apr 22 2025
Nelly Korda heads into her title defense in the Chevron Championship seeking her first victory of 2025, a stark contrast …
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Nunes strikes at the death as Man City sink Villa to boost top-five bid
Apr 22 2025
Matheus Nunes scored a priceless stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat top five-rivals Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday …
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Rahul powers Delhi to big win over Lucknow in IPL
Apr 22 2025
India's KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 57 to steer Delhi Capitals to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants …
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Colombian cycling star 'Lucho' Herrera denies murder conspiracy
Apr 22 2025
Retired Colombian star cyclist Luis "Lucho" Herrera has denied claims by ex-paramilitary fighters seeking to implicate …
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Saka injury 'nothing serious' as Arteta weighs Arsenal options
Apr 22 2025
Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka has a "good chance to play" in Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace …
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Skipper Shanto leads Bangladesh fightback in Zimbabwe Test
Apr 22 2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto's batting heroics on Tuesday pushed Bangladesh's second innings lead to 112 on the third day of …
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Ex-England star Youngs to retire from rugby
Apr 22 2025
England's most-capped men's rugby international Ben Youngs announced Tuesday that he will retire from the professional …
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Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe returning for World Cup
Apr 22 2025
Former women's world player of the year, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has come out of international retirement to play in …
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Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return: Ancelotti
Apr 22 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in …
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India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden cricket awards
Apr 22 2025
India paceman Jasprit Bumrah has been named as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in the 2025 edition of the …
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Pistons snap NBA playoff skid, vintage Leonard leads Clippers
Apr 22 2025
The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York …
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Duplantis kicks off Diamond League amid Johnson-led changing landscape
Apr 22 2025
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis heads up a stellar cast of athletes kicking off the 16th Diamond League season in Xiamen on …
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Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?
Apr 22 2025
Paris has everything -- stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French …
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Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics
Apr 22 2025
American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she …
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'I don't miss tennis' says Nadal
Apr 22 2025
Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the …
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Battling Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes
Apr 21 2025
Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a …
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Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes
Apr 21 2025
Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for …
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Bucks' Lillard upgraded to 'questionable' for game 2 v Pacers
Apr 21 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Damian Lillard to "questionable" to play in game two of their NBA playoff series …
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Duplantis and Biles win Laureus World Sports Awards
Apr 21 2025
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and American gymnast Simone Biles shared the top honours on Monday at the annual …
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The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'
Apr 21 2025
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a …
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