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Badminton looks to future with 'evolution and innovation'
AFP - 4h ago
Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the "evolution" of badminton, a top …
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Spurs thrash Timberwolves as Knicks edge Sixers in NBA playoffs
AFP - 5h ago
Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 to level their NBA playoff series as …
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Toluca rout Son's LAFC to set up all-Mexican CONCACAF final
AFP - 6h ago
Son Heung-min's Los Angeles FC were thrashed 4-0 in Wednesday's second leg by Deportivo Toluca to set up an all-Mexican …
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double with Pellizzari boosting home hopes
AFP - 7h ago
Jonas Vingegaard will make his Giro d'Italia debut on Friday when he begins his bid to win both the Italian Grand Tour …
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Roma's Champions League return back on as Milan, Juve wobble
AFP - 7h ago
Roma have a return to the Champions League firmly within their sights ahead of Sunday's trip to Parma as both Juventus …
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Australia cricket great Warner to 'accept' drink-drive charge: lawyer
AFP - 7h ago
Australian cricket star David Warner will "accept responsibility" for drink-driving, his lawyer told reporters on …
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
AFP - 7h ago
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 …
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Brunson steers Knicks to 2-0 lead with tight win over Sixers
AFP - 2h ago
Jalen Brunson spearheaded a late surge as the New York Knicks edged a razor-tight NBA playoff clash against the …
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Williamson named in New Zealand squad for Ireland, England Tests
May 06 2026
Kane Williamson will continue his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs after being named Thursday in New Zealand's squad to play …
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PSG add muscle to magic as another Champions League final beckons
May 06 2026
Paris Saint-Germain have been the most thrilling outfit in Europe over the last year but Luis Enrique's side showed …
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Tigers' pitcher Valdez suspended for hitting opponent
May 06 2026
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez was handed a six-game suspension and given an undisclosed fine from Major League …
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
May 06 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich …
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Bayern lament lack of 'killer' instinct after PSG elimination
May 06 2026
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer bemoaned his side's lack of killer instinct in Wednesday's Champions League …
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Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes
May 06 2026
Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes, history-making trainer Cherie DeVaux said …
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No timeline for injury return for 'frustrated' Doncic
May 06 2026
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic says it's still unclear when he'll return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined …
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Diallo says Manchester United squad happy if Carrick stays
May 06 2026
Amad Diallo has no doubt "everyone" at Manchester United would be pleased to see Michael Carrick carry on as head coach …
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Klaasen knock fires Hyderabad top of IPL
May 06 2026
South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen smacked 69 to help Sunrisers Hyderabad climb to the top of the IPL table with a …
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'Motivated' McIlroy ready to tee it up for first time since second Masters win
May 06 2026
Rory McIlroy says he's "more motivated" than ever after bagging his second Masters title to take his tally of major …
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Villa's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: Emery
May 06 2026
Unai Emery said Wednesday his Aston Villa side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in …
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Departing Glasner wants no sadness as Palace eye European glory
May 06 2026
Oliver Glasner has insisted that "now is not the time to get melancholic" as he tries to guide Crystal Palace to their …
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Seixas targets victory in Tour warm-up race
May 06 2026
Budding French star Paul Seixas said on Wednesday he is aiming to win the main preparation race ahead of July's Tour de …
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FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwide
May 06 2026
FIFA announced on Wednesday it had extended Gianluca Prestianni's suspension worldwide after the Benfica winger was …
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Forest to make late decision on Gibbs-White fitness for Villa Europa semi
May 06 2026
Nottingham Forest will make a late call on Morgan Gibbs-White's fitness as they prepare for the second leg of their …
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KO
May 06 2026
Arsenal's Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid condemned Diego Simeone's side to a fifth straight season …
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Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
May 06 2026
Swathes of football-mad Asia from China to India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights for the biggest-ever …
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Strasbourg on verge of European final amid fan displeasure at owners BlueCo
May 06 2026
Strasbourg could this week reach the first European final in their history, at the end of a turbulent season for the …
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Thunder overpower Lakers, Pistons down Cavs
May 06 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday to grab a 1-0 lead in …
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
May 06 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing …
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Pistons hold off Cavs to win series-opener
May 06 2026
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a second-half rally to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers …
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Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
May 06 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "energy and belief" generated by reaching the Champions League final for the …
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LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026
May 06 2026
LIV Golf sees hope in finding new financial sponsors to carry the series beyond this season, when its vast Saudi funding …
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Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking
May 05 2026
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was accused Tuesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves of repeated illegal …
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Fans 'set the standards' at rocking Emirates: Arteta
May 05 2026
Mikel Arteta said that Arsenal fans "set the standards" after the Gunners reached the Champions League final with a 2-1 …
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NFL star Diggs cleared of assaulting personal chef
May 05 2026
Former New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs was acquitted Tuesday of charges that he assaulted his live-in personal …
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Rahm doesn't see 'many ways out' of multi-year LIV deal
May 05 2026
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm revealed he has several years remaining on his LIV Golf contract and doesn't "see many …
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Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
May 05 2026
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against …
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Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship for family issues
May 05 2026
Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week's PGA Championship at Aronimink, citing a personal …
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Wales rugby great Halfpenny to retire
May 05 2026
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announced on Tuesday he will retire at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain …
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Bowlers, Samson keep Chennai afloat in IPL playoff race
May 05 2026
Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten 87 by opener Sanju Samson helped Chennai Super Kings stay in the hunt for the IPL …
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Rahm says player concessions needed to save LIV Golf
May 05 2026
Jon Rahm, thrilled at a new deal allowing him to play on the DP World Tour, said Tuesday he expects LIV Golf players …
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PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique
May 05 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's …
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after deal with European Tour
May 05 2026
Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the European Tour that will allow him retain his membership and remain eligible for …
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Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown
May 05 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of "total calm" before Wednesday's Champions League …
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Matthews latest England World Cup-winner out of Women's Six Nations
May 05 2026
Alex Matthews has become the latest World Cup-winning England forward to be ruled out of this season's Women's Six …
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Celtic's O'Neill says Hearts' rise good for Scottish football
May 05 2026
Martin O'Neill reckons Hearts putting in a sustained challenge for the Premiership can only benefit Scottish football …
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico
May 05 2026
Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sparked anger among a section of the club's …
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Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money
May 05 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a …
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Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars
May 05 2026
Shaun Murphy has warned the rising stars of British snooker to work even harder if they are to compete against the …
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Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup
May 05 2026
Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World …
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Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season
May 05 2026
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season, the club announced on …
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World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief
May 05 2026
Badminton's world governing body said Tuesday it has not heard from the head of the sport in China and is monitoring his …
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China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral
May 05 2026
Trailblazer Ding Junhui called it "our era" as Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory went viral back home in …
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Timberwolves eclipse Spurs as Knicks rout Sixers
May 05 2026
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to eclipse a record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama as the …
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Bayern's Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi
May 05 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach in Wednesday's …
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A coaching great? Luis Enrique has PSG on brink of another Champions League final
May 05 2026
Luis Enrique will join a select group of coaching greats if he leads Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League glory again …
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Brunson leads Knicks in rout of Sixers
May 05 2026
Jalen Brunson produced a dazzling 35-point performance as the New York Knicks pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to …
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Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests
May 05 2026
New Zealand great Sophie Devine told AFP she wishes she had experienced Test cricket during her illustrious career and …
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Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'
May 05 2026
The Premier League is the envy of the world for its revenue-generating power, yet clubs lost nearly $1 billion last …
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China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time
May 05 2026
China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in …
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Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
May 05 2026
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the …
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Mosley fired as coach after Magic's first-round NBA playoff exit
May 04 2026
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
May 04 2026
The Premier League title is Arsenal's to lose once more after Manchester City crumbled in a thrilling 3-3 draw at …
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Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world
May 04 2026
China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life …
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Roma hammer Fiorentina to remain in Champions League hunt
May 04 2026
Roma eased past Fiorentina 4-0 on Monday to move within a point of the final Champions League spot in Serie A.
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MLB Tigers star pitcher Skubal to undergo elbow surgery
May 04 2026
Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner as top pitcher Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic elbow …
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No.6 Morikawa withdraws from final PGA Championship tuneup
May 04 2026
World number six Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner, withdrew from the PGA Truist Championship on Monday, taking a …
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Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal 'beasts' in Champions League
May 04 2026
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid as they aim to reach the Champions League …
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Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in IPL playoff hunt
May 04 2026
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton took apart the Lucknow Super Giants attack as Mumbai Indians powered to a …
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Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash
May 04 2026
Diego Simeone laughed off claims that Atletico Madrid's decision to switch hotels before their Champions League …
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Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in the hunt
May 04 2026
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit attacking knocks as Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets …
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Ujiri hired as president of NBA's Mavericks
May 04 2026
Masai Ujiri was named president of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, given the task of leading a revival of a club that …
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McFarlane backs Chelsea flops after woeful Forest defeat
May 04 2026
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insisted his players were fully committed in their dismal 3-1 defeat against …
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China's Wu holds slender lead in World Snooker Championship final
May 04 2026
China's Wu Yize holds a 13-12 lead over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of the World Snooker Championship on …
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Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid
May 04 2026
Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards Premier League survival with a 3-1 win at Chelsea on Monday that dealt a …
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French TV defend Champions Cup video referee after Van Graan criticism
May 04 2026
French Champions Cup television broadcasters said on Monday it is "impossible to hide footage" after Bath coach Johan …
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Former France, England duo called up by Fiji for Nations Championship
May 04 2026
Former France centre Virimi Vakatawa and ex-England No.8 Nathan Hughes have been given a chance to revive their …
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Three things we learned from the Miami Grand Prix
May 04 2026
Kimi Antonelli proved that age is no barrier and that he is on track to becoming a Formula One great with his stunning …
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Liverpool's troubled season 'unacceptable': Van Dijk
May 04 2026
Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United …
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French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July
May 04 2026
French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas announced on Monday that he will ride the Tour de France in July for the first time, …
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Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup
May 04 2026
World number one and Olympic champion An Se-young "started the fire" as South Korea toppled China to win badminton's …
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North Korean club to play rare football match in South
May 04 2026
A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since …
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Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
May 04 2026
Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a …
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Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi
May 04 2026
For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal …
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Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback, book NBA playoff clash with Cavaliers
May 04 2026
The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an …
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Man Utd beat Liverpool, Spurs climb out of relegation zone
May 04 2026
Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to seal a return to the Champions League next season, while Tottenham climbed out …
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Players keep up battle with tennis majors as they decry Roland Garros prize money
May 04 2026
Top players including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka kept up the pressure on the Grand Slam …
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Timberwolves' Edwards 'questionable' for game one against Spurs
May 03 2026
Minnesota star Anthony Edwards has been listed as "questionable" for the Timberwolves' NBA second-round series opener …
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Pistons rout Magic to complete comeback, advance in NBA playoffs
May 03 2026
The Detroit Pistons dominated the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete their NBA playoff series comeback and punch …
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Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons
May 03 2026
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the …
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Gladbach sink Dortmund, St Pauli edge closer to drop
May 03 2026
Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany's top flight next season when Haris Tabakovic scored with …
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Talisman Endrick fires resurgent Lyon into third in France
May 03 2026
Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1's last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over …
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Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace in Miami
May 03 2026
Max Verstappen said Red Bull had improved a lot but still lack the pace and performance to challenge for wins, after …
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Vinicius double delays Barca title as Real Madrid down Espanyol
May 03 2026
Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait …
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Teen Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead
May 03 2026
Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead …
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Ferrari's Leclerc admits he threw away Miami podium finish
May 03 2026
Charles Leclerc admitted he threw away a podium finish for Ferrari with a wild penultimate lap as he dropped from third …
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Cristian Chivu, a winner with Inter on the pitch and in the dugout
May 03 2026
Cristian Chivu was crowned a Serie A champion with Inter Milan for the fourth time but his first as coach on Sunday, …
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Key players from Inter Milan's Serie A title triumph
May 03 2026
Inter Milan won their 21st league title on Sunday after beating Parma 2-0 and ending Napoli's Scudetto defence with …
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No.4 Young cruises to PGA title at Doral
May 03 2026
World number four Cameron Young cruised through Sunday's final round despite a penalty to win the Cadillac Championship …
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Spurs solved mental frailty to boost survival bid: De Zerbi
May 03 2026
Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham have solved their "mental problem" after climbing out of the Premier League …
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Miami champ Antonelli shrugs off success, vows 'back to work'
May 03 2026
Kimi Antonelli smiled, thanked his team and his family and pledged to "get back to work" as soon as he could after …
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Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at Villa
May 03 2026
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on …
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No.1 Korda cruises to LPGA Mexico crown
May 03 2026
Top-ranked Nelly Korda cruised through Sunday's final round to win the Riviera Maya Open, capturing her 18th career LPGA …
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