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PSG win to extend lead over Lens at top of Ligue 1
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Bradley Barcola scored and Desire Doue had a penalty saved as Paris Saint-Germain held on for a 1-0 win away to Le Havre …
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Barca's Yamal nets hat-trick in Villarreal romp, Atletico go third
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Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday …
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Inter continue Scudetto march after Champions League humbling
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Inter Milan bounced back from Champions League elimination with Saturday's 2-0 win over Genoa which continued their …
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Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopes
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Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich bagged a late winner as Bayern Munich came back to triumph 3-2 at Borussia …
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Man City win to close on Arsenal as Liverpool hit five
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Manchester City shrugged off the absence of Erling Haaland to close to within two points of Premier League leaders …
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Guardiola expects short absence for injured Haaland
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Pep Guardiola is confident Erling Haaland's injury will not be a "big issue" after the Manchester City striker missed …
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Liverpool's set play transformation a return to 'normal' for Slot
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot said his side have played better this season and lost, but underlined the impact of set pieces …
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Semenyo sinks Leeds as Man City close gap on Arsenal
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Antoine Semenyo fired Manchester City to a gritty 1-0 win over Leeds on Saturday as the Premier League title chasers …
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Last-gasp Lukaku saves Napoli's blushes at rock-bottom Verona
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Romelu Lukaku kept Napoli on course for a Champions League spot with a last-gasp winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over …
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Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Agha after T20 World Cup exit
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A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had "underperformed" after they exited the T20 World Cup on Saturday, but held …
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Under-strength Toulouse overpower Montauban in Top 14
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Even shorn of stars retained by the France Six Nations squad, Top 14 champions Toulouse hammered rock-bottom Montauban …
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First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal
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Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday …
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New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss
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New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on …
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Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws
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Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor …
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Liverpool hit five past West Ham, Haaland-less City face Leeds test
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Liverpool climbed into the Premier League's top five with a 5-2 win over struggling West Ham on Saturday, as Manchester …
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Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win
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Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening …
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Farhan keeps Pakistan hopes alive as they post 212-8 against Sri Lanka
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Sahibzada Farhan became the first player to score two centuries in the same T20 World Cup as Pakistan kept their …
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Bournemouth held by Sunderland in blow to European bid
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Bournemouth were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland as the Cherries missed a chance to bolster their bid to qualify for …
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VAR expanded to include second bookings and corners for World Cup
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VAR's scope has been extended to cover second yellow cards and corners in time for the World Cup after a meeting of …
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Germany's Aicher wins women's super-G in Soldeu
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Germany's Emma Aicher powered to her third World Cup win of the season in the women's super-G in Soldeu on Saturday, …
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Acosta wins season-opening MotoGP sprint after Marquez penalty
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Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said he had no complaints after a final-lap penalty cost him victory in …
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Kerr says only '85 percent' fit for Women's Asian Cup
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Australia captain Sam Kerr admitted Saturday she was still only "85 percent" fit leading into the Women's Asian Cup, but …
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Messi's Inter Miami to visit White House: US media
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Inter Miami will visit the White House in March to mark the club's 2025 MLS Cup triumph, with Argentine superstar Lionel …
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Thunder beat Nuggets in overtime on Gilgeous-Alexander's return
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The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury return with a hard-fought 127-121 NBA …
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'It's surreal': Zimbabwe superfans revel in unexpected ride to India
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A group of Zimbabwe superfans told AFP "it felt surreal" to be watching their team in the Super Eights in India -- days …
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Bezzecchi beats Marquez to pole at season-opening Thailand MotoGP
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Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the MotoGP season-opening sprint and grand prix in Thailand on Saturday, with …
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Former All Black Bridge hailed for influence at Western Force
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Western Force coach Simon Cron says new recruit George Bridge is an "amazing leader" after the former All Blacks winger …
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'Brilliant industry' sees Reds down Highlanders in Super Rugby
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Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss hailed his team's "brilliant industry" with special praise for Wallabies flyhalf Carter …
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Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea
Feb 27 2026
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior believes his spell at Stamford Bridge can end the club's turbulent period if he is given …
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Wolves secure rare win to dent Villa's bid for Champions League place
Feb 27 2026
Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against …
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Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor
Feb 27 2026
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has admitted his struggling side are not fit enough as he pledged to "put some petrol …
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Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances
Feb 27 2026
Lens saw their chances of winning the French Ligue 1 title suffer a fresh setback on Friday in a 1-1 draw with …
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NFL salary cap passes $300 mn for first time
Feb 27 2026
NFL teams will each have a salary cap above $300 million for the first time, the league said Friday, as American …
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Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place
Feb 27 2026
Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting …
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Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion
Feb 27 2026
Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground as fans invaded the pitch during chaotic scenes at a match in Puerto Rico on …
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O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic
Feb 27 2026
Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill believes it is "absolutely extraordinary" that Rangers counterpart Danny Rohl has …
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Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand
Feb 27 2026
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win over New …
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Medvedev swats Auger-Aliassime aside to reach Dubai final
Feb 27 2026
Daniil Medvedev is one victory away from repeating a title run for the first time in his career after he punched his …
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Golfer Pavan undergoes surgery after freak lift fall
Feb 27 2026
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he faces a lengthy recovery following surgery on his back and shoulder after falling …
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Spin-heavy England restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in Super Eights
Feb 27 2026
England bowled a team high 16 overs of spin to restrict New Zealand to 159-7 in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash …
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Arteta backs Gyokeres to impact Arsenal's trophy charge
Feb 27 2026
Mikel Arteta expects Viktor Gyokeres to have a major impact on Arsenal's quadruple bid after the revitalised striker's …
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'Impressive' Maguire has Man Utd future says Carrick
Feb 27 2026
Michael Carrick insisted on Friday Harry Maguire has a long-term future at Manchester United as the "impressive" …
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'Games you live for': Rosenior relishes Chelsea's PSG tie
Feb 27 2026
Liam Rosenior can't wait for Chelsea's blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain after they …
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Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate
Feb 27 2026
Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against …
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Suter wins as Aicher closes gap on absent Vonn in downhill title race
Feb 27 2026
Germany's Emma Aicher reduced the gap to World Cup downhill leader Lindsey Vonn, whose season ended with her horror …
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Man City have learnt lessons from Real Madrid clashes: Guardiola
Feb 27 2026
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have learnt valuable lessons from their long-running Champions League rivalry with …
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Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Feb 27 2026
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after …
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Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'
Feb 27 2026
Mohamed Salah may be experiencing the worst goal drought of his Premier League career but Liverpool manager Arne Slot …
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Beating Dortmund 'a mini title', says Bayern's Kompany
Feb 27 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said the scale of the Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday means …
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Amorim axe could cost Man Utd £16 million
Feb 27 2026
Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost …
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Bezzecchi beats Marquez in season-opening Thailand MotoGP practice
Feb 27 2026
Marco Bezzecchi set a new track record to finish fastest ahead of defending world champion Marc Marquez in practice for …
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India aim for 'fearless cricket' ahead of West Indies showdown
Feb 27 2026
India revived their T20 World Cup campaign with their "fearless" brand of cricket ahead of a winner-takes-all decider …
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Spurs roll to 11th straight NBA victory, Rockets' Durant hits milestone
Feb 27 2026
The San Antonio Spurs rolled to an 11th straight NBA victory on Thursday, beating the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 to inch …
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Marquez sixth-fastest in first Thailand MotoGP free practice
Feb 27 2026
Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was sixth-fastest behind leader Marco Bezzecchi in the first free practice in …
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'Nerves sharpen you': Dortmund's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown
Feb 27 2026
With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern …
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Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit
Feb 27 2026
Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns …
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Marseille look for way out of crisis against bitter rivals Lyon
Feb 27 2026
Away from Paris Saint-Germain's quest to hold off Lens and retain the Ligue 1 title, Marseille and Lyon are fighting it …
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US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women's team
Feb 27 2026
Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologized for their team's response after President Donald Trump said …
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China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms
Feb 27 2026
Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes …
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Clermont's Simone wary of 'decapitator' Tuilagi in Top 14 clash
Feb 27 2026
Clermont centre Irae Simone says Bayonne's former England star Manu Tuilagi will "want to take some heads off" as he …
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Sumo hit with fresh bullying scandal
Feb 27 2026
Sumo has been hit with another bullying scandal after media reported Friday that a retired grand champion who is now a …
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Van der Poel, Van Aert resume battle at season's 1st cobbled classic
Feb 27 2026
Cycling's fabled cobbled classics season will begin with a bang this weekend as former world champion Mathieu van der …
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F1 hopes to fuel growth in North America with Netflix and Apple
Feb 27 2026
Formula 1 is well anchored in the United States with its American owners and three Grand Prix races, but the sport hopes …
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Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight
Feb 27 2026
Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
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Thunder star Gilgeous-Alexander cleared for injury return
Feb 27 2026
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return for the Oklahoma City Thunder after …
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Former Heat star Bosh 'lucky to be alive' after health scare
Feb 27 2026
Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh says he's "lucky to be alive" after a health scare in which he passed out and woke …
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US men's hockey players apologize for Trump joke response
Feb 26 2026
Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologized for their team's response after President Donald Trump …
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Forest clinch spot in Europa League last 16 as Celtic go out
Feb 26 2026
Nottingham Forest held off a Fenerbahce fightback to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win on …
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US men's hockey player 'sorry' for Trump joke response
Feb 26 2026
US Olympic men's ice hockey player Charlie McAvoy apologized Thursday for his team's response after President Donald …
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Brentford boss Andrews signs new long-term contract
Feb 26 2026
Brentford boss Keith Andrews signed a new contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2032.
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Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
Feb 26 2026
A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on …
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English giants dominate line-up for Champions League last-16 draw
Feb 26 2026
The draw for the latter stages of this season's Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United's midweek …
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India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals
Feb 26 2026
Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result …
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Tudor says turning round Tottenham his hardest job
Feb 26 2026
Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor says ensuring the club avoid relegation from the Premier League …
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Abhishek, Pandya fire India to 256-4 against Zimbabwe
Feb 26 2026
Opener Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya hit blistering fifties as India reached 256-4 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World …
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Irish wing Lowe ruled out of rest of Six Nations
Feb 26 2026
Livewire Irish wing James Lowe will play no further part in the Six Nations it was announced on Thursday owing to the …
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Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit
Feb 26 2026
Pressure is mounting on Sri Lanka's captain, coach and the selection panel to step down after the co-hosts' feeble exit …
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
Feb 26 2026
South Africa captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa all but secured a T20 World …
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Injury forces Marquez to adapt for MotoGP opener
Feb 26 2026
Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez said Thursday that a lingering shoulder injury has forced him to change his …
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West Indies recover from 83-7 to post to 176-8 against South Africa
Feb 26 2026
A record eighth-wicket partnership by Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder enabled the West Indies to overcome an early …
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'Street-smart' New Zealand can topple England to make T20 semis: coach
Feb 26 2026
New Zealand's "street-smart" cricketers can find a way to beat England and guarantee their semi-final place at the T20 …
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Spurs win 10th straight, Pistons silence Thunder in battle of NBA's best
Feb 26 2026
The San Antonio Spurs edged the Toronto Raptors 110-107 on Wednesday, pushing their NBA winning streak to 10 games and …
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North Korea looking to replicate youth success at Women's Asian Cup
Feb 26 2026
North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win …
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US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark
Feb 26 2026
Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a …
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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
Feb 26 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions …
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Brumbies not getting carried away by emphatic Super Rugby start
Feb 26 2026
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham insists his team is not getting carried away with their unbeaten start to the Super …
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Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit
Feb 25 2026
Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against …
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Wallabies skipper Wilson back from injury in clash of heavyweight coaches
Feb 25 2026
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson returns from injury to reinforce the Queensland Reds against the Otago Highlanders on …
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PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they …
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Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco
Feb 25 2026
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against …
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Galatasaray survive Juve scare to squeeze into Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at …
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PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg …
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
Feb 25 2026
Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, …
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Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers
Feb 25 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their …
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Last-gasp Atalanta eliminate Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
A stoppage-time Lazar Samardzic penalty gave Atalanta a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the …
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Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG team for Champions League game
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's starting …
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New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup
Feb 25 2026
New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted …
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Snoop Dogg's Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up
Feb 25 2026
Frenzied fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and "the smell of weed in the tunnel": Snoop Dogg's arrival …
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Van der Poel to make season bow at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Feb 25 2026
Former road race world champion Mathieu van der Poel will start his season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in Belgium this …
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Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup
Feb 25 2026
French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast …
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New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka
Feb 25 2026
New Zealand recovered after a mini-collapse to post 168-7 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in …
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No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj
Feb 25 2026
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup …
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