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Joshua dismisses Franklin knockout threat before ring return
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British boxer Anthony Joshua has laughed off Jermaine Franklin's threat of a knockout in their bout on Saturday, with …
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Jumbo-Visma's Laporte wins Dwars door Vlaanderen cycling race
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Jumbo-Visma's Frenchman Christophe Laporte won the Dwars door Vlaanderen cycling race in Belgium on Wednesday.
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Shakib, Liton shine in record Bangladesh win over Ireland
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Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets and Liton Das hit a quick-fire half-century as Bangladesh hammered Ireland by 77 runs …
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France's Dupont named Six Nations player of the tournament
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France captain Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations player of the championship for a third time, tournament …
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Early Spain setback for coach De la Fuente 'no accident'
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New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente's project suffered an early setback in a chastening defeat by Scotland in Glasgow on …
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Netherlands matches crucial for South Africa's World Cup hopes
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Two end-of-season one-day international matches between South Africa and the Netherlands would not normally attract much …
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Ferguson, Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
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Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Wednesday became the first managers …
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Germany fail first true post-World Cup test with Euro in sight
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Germany coach Hansi Flick has admitted his team have "a lot of work to do" to be ready for a tilt at the Euro 2024 …
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Alcaraz blasts Paul to set up Fritz clash, Medvedev cruises in Miami
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World number one Carlos Alcaraz charged into the quarter-finals of the ATP Miami Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory …
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Rybakina glides into semis, Pegula battles back against Potapova
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Elena Rybakina moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open with a confident 6-3, 6-0 win over Italy's Martina Trevisan …
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Curry scores 39 to lead Warriors rally over Pelicans
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Golden State erased a 20-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 on Tuesday, with Stephen Curry scoring …
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Eubanks remembers Young days as his march in Miami continues
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American Christopher Eubanks continued his stunning run at the Miami Open on Tuesday, beating France's Adrian Mannarino …
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Alcaraz blasts Paul to set up Fritz clash
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World number one Carlos Alcaraz charged into the quarter-finals of the ATP Miami Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory …
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McIntosh breaks Titmus's 400m freestyle world record
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Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh clocked 3min 56.08sec to break the women's 400m freestyle world record Tuesday at the …
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Messi scores 100th Argentina goal in Curacao romp
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they …
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S.Africa's Pistorius up for parole in girlfriend's murder
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South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius might be released from prison this week, a decade after he killed his …
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Verstappen looking for reliability in Australia as Perez lurks
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Two-time world champion Max Verstappen is banking on Red Bull ironing out its reliability issues as he targets a second …
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Five players to watch in the IPL
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The 16th edition of the men's Indian Premier League cricket begins on Friday as 10 teams battle it out for the T20 …
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IPL returns as Mumbai eye sixth title
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Mumbai Indians, armed with big-money signing Cameron Green, will bid for a record-extending sixth title when the Indian …
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McTominay stars as Scotland down Spain, Croatia see off Turkey
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Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland claimed a famous 2-0 victory over Spain at Hampden Park in Euro 2024 qualifying …
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Billionaire Harris, NBA icon Johnson team in bid for NFL's Commanders: reports
Mar 28 2023
A group led by billionaire investor Josh Harris and NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has submitted one of two …
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Renard set for France women's job after Saudi Arabia resignation
Mar 28 2023
Herve Renard has resigned as Saudi Arabia coach, the country's football federation announced on Tuesday, and is likely …
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Rybakina glides into Miami semi-finals
Mar 28 2023
Elena Rybakina moved into the semi-final of the Miami Open with a confident 6-3, 6-0 win over Italy's Martina Trevisan …
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IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals, no timeline for Paris Olympics
Mar 28 2023
Olympic chiefs on Tuesday recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual …
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Dominant De Bruyne steers 'merciless' Belgium past Germany
Mar 28 2023
A goal and two assists from Kevin De Bruyne lifted Belgium past struggling Euro 2024 hosts Germany, winning 3-2 in a …
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McTominay double stuns Spain in Euro 2024 qualifier
Mar 28 2023
Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland stunned Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park on Tuesday to continue a perfect start to …
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Senegal, South Africa, B. Faso qualify as Namibia shock Cameroon
Mar 28 2023
Defending champions Senegal, South Africa and Burkina Faso qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in matchday four on …
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Shepherd, Joseph take West Indies to South Africa series win
Mar 28 2023
Romario Shepherd's late batting assault and a five-wicket haul by Alzarri Joseph took the West Indies to a …
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McTominay double sees Scotland stun Spain in Euro 2024 qualifier
Mar 28 2023
Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland stunned Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park on Tuesday to continue a perfect start to …
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Dominant de Bruyne steers Belgium past Germany
Mar 28 2023
A goal and two assists from Kevin de Bruyne lifted Belgium past a struggling Germany, winning 3-2 in a friendly in …
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Durant will return for Suns on Wednesday: reports
Mar 28 2023
Kevin Durant will return to the NBA's Phoenix Suns on Wednesday against Minnesota after missing the past three weeks …
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LPGA returns to Malaysia in October after Taiwan event axed
Mar 28 2023
The LPGA will return to Malaysia in October for the first time since 2017, the women's golf tour announced on Tuesday, …
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PGA Tour's Mexico event leaves LIV venue for Tiger-designed layout
Mar 28 2023
The PGA Tour's World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico will move next fall from the site of this year's LIV Golf …
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MLB season begins with new rules and familiar contenders
Mar 28 2023
Rule changes aimed at speeding up the pace of games and familiar contenders powered by top stars will highlight …
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Lineker wins £4.9mn battle with UK tax authorities
Mar 28 2023
Gary Lineker has won his £4.9 million ($6.04 million) legal battle with British tax authorities.
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Toulon winger Kolbe sidelined with ankle injury
Mar 28 2023
South African winger Cheslin Kolbe suffered a sprained ankle during Toulon's win over Lyon at the weekend, the Top 14 …
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Fritz and Sinner book quarter-final spots in Miami
Mar 28 2023
Taylor Fritz and Jannick Sinner booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open with straight sets wins at …
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Big-hitting Shepherd takes West Indies to another big total
Mar 28 2023
A late burst of power hitting by Romario Shepherd took the West Indies to a challenging 220 for eight in the …
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Hodgson wants 'lack of fear' from Palace players
Mar 28 2023
Roy Hodgson has urged his Crystal Palace players demonstrate a "lack of fear" ahead of his first match since returning …
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Japan Classic hero Ohtani tops MLB with record $65 mn: Forbes
Mar 28 2023
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make a one-season Major League Baseball record $65 million this year in salary …
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Coates, Vecino power Uruguay to South Korea win
Mar 28 2023
Sebastian Coates and Matias Vecino scored as Uruguay defeated South Korea 2-1 on Tuesday in Seoul to deny new coach …
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Evergreen Brown extends Leicester stay as Hassell-Collins signs for Tigers
Mar 28 2023
English champions Leicester have bolstered their back three for next season by agreeing an extended contract with …
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Australia's Smith to debut as commentator at IPL
Mar 28 2023
Australia's Steve Smith will debut as a commentator at the upcoming Indian Premier League, the tournament's broadcaster …
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Premier League can't say if Newcastle ownership probe exists
Mar 28 2023
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters told a committee of lawmakers on Tuesday he was unable to say if English …
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Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests
Mar 28 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday he was sending the country's football association chief for talks with …
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Christchurch washout hits Sri Lanka World Cup hopes
Mar 28 2023
Sri Lanka's hopes of securing automatic qualification for the World Cup took a major blow on Tuesday when heavy rain and …
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Japan coach demands 'control' after Colombia defeat
Mar 28 2023
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he wanted to "build a team that can control games" after his side threw away an early …
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England's Mead out of women's World Cup barring 'miracle'
Mar 28 2023
England star forward Beth Mead will miss this year's World Cup unless a "miracle happens", according to national team …
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Borre stunner gives Colombia friendly win over Japan
Mar 28 2023
Rafael Borre scored a spectacular overhead winner as Colombia came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a friendly in Osaka …
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Pacho, Estupinan strike as Ecuador beat Australia 2-1
Mar 28 2023
Towering central defender William Pacho scored the winner on his debut as Ecuador beat Australia 2-1 Tuesday to hand new …
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England skipper Stokes set to start IPL as batsman only - Hussey
Mar 28 2023
England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to begin the Indian Premier League as a batsman only after having a cortisone …
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Fencers call on Bach to stick to Olympic ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
Mar 28 2023
More than 300 active and former fencers have called on Olympic chief Thomas Bach to uphold the ban on Russian and …
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Japanese boxing champion Murata hangs up gloves
Mar 28 2023
Japan's former world and Olympic boxing champion Ryota Murata announced his retirement Tuesday, saying he had run out of …
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Rybakina, Sabalenka march on in Miami, Pegula progresses
Mar 28 2023
Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a …
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Andreescu suffers injury blow at Miami Open
Mar 28 2023
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu's return to form was cut brutally short on Monday when the Canadian suffered a …
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Tsitsipas wins after long wait in Miami, Halys rise continues
Mar 28 2023
World number three Stefanos Tsitsipas finally got his Miami Open campaign under way on Monday with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win …
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Pepi strike lifts US in 1-0 win over El Salvador
Mar 28 2023
Second-half sub Ricardo Pepi needed almost no time to make his presence felt, delivering the game-winning goal in the …
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Cirstea credits Johansson for late career revival
Mar 28 2023
Sorana Cirstea reached the quarter-finals of the Miami Open for the first time with victory over Czech Marketa …
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France survive Ireland scare, Netherlands ease past Gibraltar
Mar 28 2023
France held on to beat Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Monday to win their second Euro 2024 qualifier, while the Netherlands …
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Rybakina marches on in Miami, Pegula progresses
Mar 27 2023
Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a …
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Pavard strikes as France edge plucky Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifier
Mar 27 2023
Benjamin Pavard marked his return to international duty by scoring the only goal of the game as France defeated the …
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Pegula and Potapova into Miami last eight
Mar 27 2023
American Jessica Pegula beat Poland's Magda Linette in straight sets on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami …
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Man Utd to play Hollywood duo's Wrexham in San Diego friendly
Mar 27 2023
English football giants Manchester United will play a non-league Wrexham team owned by two Hollywood stars in a San …
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Marquez to miss Argentinian MotoGP after operation
Mar 27 2023
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss next Sunday's Argentinian race after undergoing an operation on …
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Tsitsipas wins after long wait in Miami
Mar 27 2023
A week after arriving in South Florida, world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas finally got his Miami Open campaign under …
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City's Rodri ready to renew club rivalry when Spain face Scotland
Mar 27 2023
Rodri said on Monday he is looking forward to facing some familiar Premier League foes when Spain face Scotland in a …
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Conte thanks fans who shared his 'passion' after Tottenham exit
Mar 27 2023
Antonio Conte has thanked Tottenham Hotspur fans and all those at the club who shared his "passion" following his …
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South Africa boost World Cup hopes with full-strength squad for Netherlands
Mar 27 2023
South Africa on Monday named a full-strength squad for two must-win one-day internationals against the Netherlands on …
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Clarke urges Scotland to be positive against Spain in Euro qualifier
Mar 27 2023
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has urged his side to be patient against Spain on Tuesday after they launched their Euro …
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Ireland captain Sexton set to miss rest of season
Mar 27 2023
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the European season after suffering a groin injury in the …
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Bangladesh beat Ireland by 22 runs after Taskin burst
Mar 27 2023
Taskin Ahmed claimed three wickets in an over as Bangladesh kept their cool to beat Ireland by 22 runs in a …
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Scottish rugby star Hogg to retire after World Cup
Mar 27 2023
Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg is to hang up his boots following the Rugby World Cup later this year, he announced on …
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Milan's Kalulu to miss Napoli trip with calf injury
Mar 27 2023
Pierre Kalulu will miss AC Milan's clash at Serie A leaders Napoli with a calf injury, the reigning Italian champions …
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Chelsea say Abramovich sanctions a factor in losses
Mar 27 2023
Chelsea say government sanctions imposed on former owner Roman Abramovich were a factor in the club's losses of £121.3 …
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Flick promises to 'excite' Germany fans with new style
Mar 27 2023
Coach Hansi Flick promised Germany will play "a style and manner of football that excites the fans" as his side continue …
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'Not a single reason' to lift Russia Olympics ban, Poland, Ukraine, Baltics say
Mar 27 2023
Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic states reiterated on Monday their call to maintain the ban on Russian and Belarusian …
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Spurs focus on saving season after Conte departure
Mar 27 2023
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits the Premier League club have a "fight" on their hands as they scramble to save …
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England forward Shields to leave Perpignan for return to Hurricanes
Mar 27 2023
Nine-times capped England backrow forward Brad Shields is to quit Perpignan at the end of the season to rejoin the …
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Rony's maiden T20I 50 powers Bangladesh to 207-5 against Ireland
Mar 27 2023
Rony Talukdar struck a career-best 67 from 38 balls as Bangladesh posted 207-5 in 19.2 overs before rain ended their …
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WPL hailed as 'game-changing' for women's cricket
Mar 27 2023
Indian cricket administrators and pundits on Monday hailed the Women's Premier League as a huge success after the …
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FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia nixed after call for Israel ban
Mar 27 2023
The draw for the men's FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia has been cancelled, officials said, days after Bali's …
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New Zealand wool handling ace is a G.O.A.T. among sheep
Mar 27 2023
In New Zealand's close-knit shearing community, Joel Henare is regarded as a Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods or Jonah Lomu -- …
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Alcaraz powers into last 16 at Miami, Ruud ousted
Mar 27 2023
World number one Carlos Alcaraz moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open after beating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6 …
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Wins return as Andreescu finds her joy for tennis again
Mar 27 2023
Canada's Bianca Andreescu heads into Monday's last-16 of the Miami Open brimming with confidence and feeling she has …
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France's Boutier wins LPGA Drive On title in playoff
Mar 27 2023
Celine Boutier birdied the first playoff hole to edge Georgia Hall for the LPGA Drive On Championship title on Sunday at …
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Andreescu and Sabalenka march into last 16 in Miami
Mar 27 2023
Former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu and world number two Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the last-16 of the Miami Open …
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Alcaraz powers into last 16 at Miami, Fritz advances
Mar 26 2023
World number one Carlos Alcaraz moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open after beating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6 …
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Burns routs Young 6&5 to win WGC Match Play final
Mar 26 2023
Sam Burns captured the biggest title of his career by winning the WGC Match Play Championship on Sunday, routing Cameron …
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Conte leaves Tottenham 'by mutual agreement'
Mar 26 2023
Antonio Conte has left Tottenham "by mutual agreement" after 16 months in charge, the Premier League club announced on …
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Conte's turbulent Spurs reign ends in familiar fashion
Mar 26 2023
Antonio Conte's volatile Tottenham reign came to an almost inevitable end on Sunday as the intense Italian parted ways …
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Lakers fall to Bulls in James return, Hornets sting Mavs
Mar 26 2023
The Chicago Bulls spoiled superstar LeBron James's return from a 13-game injury absence on Thursday, beating the Lakers …
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Ronaldo 'very important' for Portugal, says Martinez
Mar 26 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo remains a "very important" player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the …
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Alcaraz powers into last 16 at Miami
Mar 26 2023
World number one Carlos Alcaraz moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open after beating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6 …
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England see off Ukraine in Euro qualifying, Ronaldo nets double
Mar 26 2023
Harry Kane scored again as England made it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualifying by beating Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley …
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England's Wallace wins PGA Puntacana title with birdie binge
Mar 26 2023
Matt Wallace birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to win the PGA Corales Puntacana Championship for his first …
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Ukraine coach upbeat despite Euro qualifier defeat by England
Mar 26 2023
Ukraine interim head coach Ruslan Rotan said the "incredible" Wembley atmosphere during their 2-0 defeat against England …
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'Wonderful' Afghanistan thump Pakistan to claim T20I series
Mar 26 2023
Afghanistan overcame late nerves in the closing overs to beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 …
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LeBron returns for Lakers after 13-game NBA absence
Mar 26 2023
LeBron James, who missed the past 13 NBA games for the Los Angeles Lakers with a tendon injury in his right foot, was …
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Saka shines as England dismiss Ukraine in Euro qualifier
Mar 26 2023
Gareth Southgate hailed "ruthless" Bukayo Saka as the England forward's breathtaking goal inspired a 2-0 win against …
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Burns to face Young in all-American WGC Match Play final
Mar 26 2023
Americans Sam Burns and Cameron Young advanced to the WGC Match Play final with extra-hole triumphs on Sunday, ousting …
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'Means everything' as Sciver-Brunt leads Mumbai to WPL title
Mar 26 2023
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt on Sunday hailed the "special group of girls" of Mumbai Indians after her unbeaten 60 powered …
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Andreescu advances in Miami with win over Kenin
Mar 26 2023
Canada's Bianca Andreescu moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of American Sofia …
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Brunson return inspires Knicks to win over Nuggets
Mar 19 2023
Jalen Brunson returned from injury on Saturday and led the New York Knicks to a 116-110 NBA victory over Western …
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USA books Cuba showdown, ousts Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
Mar 19 2023
Trea Turner's grand slam home run lifted defending champion United States over Venezuela 9-7 on Saturday and into a …
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Sri Lanka follow-on after swift collapse in second New Zealand Test
Mar 19 2023
Sri Lanka face a mountainous task to avoid defeat in the second Test against New Zealand after collapsing for 164 in …
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Almada stars as Atlanta crush Portland, St.Louis set record
Mar 19 2023
Argentine World Cup winner Thiago Almada produced a virtuoso performance and scored twice as Atlanta United beat …
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France's Dumortier 'keeping feet on ground' ahead of World Cup
Mar 19 2023
France winger Ethan Dumortier says he hopes to remain humble despite becoming a key player for this year's Rugby World …
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England problems remain ahead of World Cup despite gutsy Ireland loss
Mar 19 2023
England regained a measure of self-respect before failing to deny Ireland a Six Nations Grand Slam but underlying issues …
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Alcaraz, Medvedev focus on first Indian Wells title chance
Mar 19 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev won't be distracted by streaks, stats or even the lure of World No. 1 when they clash …
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Grand Slam-winning Sexton dreams of ultimate high of World Cup glory
Mar 19 2023
Johnny Sexton might have captained Ireland to the Six Nations Grand Slam in his hometown of Dublin on Saturday and …
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Alcaraz sets desert duel with Medvedev with No. 1 at stake
Mar 19 2023
Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title …
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France's Ogier grabs lead in Mexico Rally
Mar 19 2023
France's Sebastien Ogier took advantage of a crash by Finnish rival Esapekka Lappi to seize the overall lead by 35.8 …
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Medvedev beats Tiafoe to reach Indian Wells final
Mar 18 2023
Dialed-in Daniil Medvedev suppressed a late surge from Frances Tiafoe to beat the American 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) on Saturday …
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Griezmann-inspired Atletico crush sinking Valencia
Mar 18 2023
Antoine Griezmann pulled the strings for Atletico Madrid as they shredded Ruben Baraja's helpless Valencia 3-0 in La …
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Milan fall at Udinese despite Ibrahimovic's goal record
Mar 18 2023
Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest goalscorer in the history of Serie A on Saturday but couldn't stop AC Milan from …
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Schenk clings to PGA Valspar lead as Spieth, Fleetwood chase
Mar 18 2023
Unheralded Adam Schenk closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over Jordan Spieth and England's Tommy Fleetwood …
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Grand Slam a fitting Six Nations finale for the 'greatest' Sexton: Farrell
Mar 18 2023
Head coach Andy Farrell said it was "unbelievably fitting" that "the greatest player to play for Ireland", Johnny …
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Conte slams 'selfish' Spurs players after Southampton draw
Mar 18 2023
Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte tore into his "selfish" players, saying they "didn't want to play under pressure" …
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Ireland v England in Six Nations: What they said
Mar 18 2023
Key quotes after Ireland beat England 29-16 on Saturday to complete a Six Nations Grand Slam:
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Haaland hits another hat-trick as Man City show Kompany's Burnley no mercy
Mar 18 2023
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany endured a nightmare return to Manchester City on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored his …
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Simms strikes late as Everton earn valuable draw at Chelsea
Mar 18 2023
Ellis Simms grabbed a last-gasp equaliser as struggling Everton boosted their fight for Premier League survival with a …
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Galthie's France 'the team to beat' at Rugby World Cup
Mar 18 2023
France head coach Fabien Galthie said Saturday his side will be "the team to beat" at this year's Rugby World Cup on …
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'We will see': Reus hints at Dortmund contract extension
Mar 18 2023
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus, whose contract expires in the summer, on Saturday suggested he will extend the …
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Struggling Hamilton says he feels no connection with his car
Mar 18 2023
Lewis Hamilton said he does not "feel connected" with his Mercedes car after an underwhelming performance in qualifying …
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Rybakina takes aim at Sabalenka again in Indian Wells final
Mar 18 2023
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina will be out to turn the tables on Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday when they clash for the Indian …
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Haaland hits another hat-trick as Man City show Kompany no mercy
Mar 18 2023
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany endured a nightmare return to Manchester City on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored his …
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Dortmund put six past Cologne to top Bundesliga
Mar 18 2023
Sebastien Haller and Marco Reus both scored twice as Borussia Dortmund thrashed Cologne 6-1 on Saturday, sending the …
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Wales' Gatland 'miles away' from World Cup squad selection
Mar 18 2023
Wales head coach Warren Gatland said Saturday he is "miles away" from knowing which players will make his squad for this …
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Lahore Qalandars defend PSL title with sensational one-run win
Mar 18 2023
Lahore Qalandars became the first team to win back-to-back Pakistan Super League titles on Saturday, beating Multan …
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Ireland seal Grand Slam to give Sexton perfect Six Nations farewell
Mar 18 2023
Hooker Dan Sheehan scored two tries to help steer Ireland to a 29-16 victory over England on Saturday for their fourth …
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Southampton fightback stuns Spurs, Chelsea held by Everton
Mar 18 2023
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte lambasted his players after they let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 at Southampton on …
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Perez seizes chance as car 'comes alive' to claim pole
Mar 18 2023
Sergio Perez said his car "came alive" on Saturday as he made the most of his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen's …
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Perez takes Saudi pole after Verstappen suffers car problem
Mar 18 2023
Sergio Perez claimed pole position for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to salvage pride for Red Bull after Max …
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Townsend ready to stay on as Scotland coach
Mar 18 2023
Gregor Townsend indicated he would be prepared to extend his tenure as Scotland coach after his team ended the Six …
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Red Bull's Perez takes pole for Saudi Arabian GP
Mar 18 2023
Red Bull's Sergio Perez will start from pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but his teammate, world champion …
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Ollivon's France on the 'right track' for home World Cup
Mar 18 2023
France flanker Charles Ollivon said on Saturday they are "on the right track" before this year's Rugby World Cup.
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Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row
Mar 18 2023
Gary Lineker was back at work for the BBC on Saturday after a row over impartiality sparked by his criticism of the UK …
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Owens backs Wales to 'raise eyebrows' at World Cup
Mar 18 2023
Wales captain Ken Owens said on Saturday his side will "raise some eyebrows" at this year's Rugby World Cup despite …
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Johnny Sexton sets new Six Nations point scoring record
Mar 18 2023
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton became Six Nations all-time record points scorer on Saturday after landing a penalty in …
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Southampton fightback stuns Spurs, Leeds tame Wolves
Mar 18 2023
Tottenham's challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League was hit by a late Southampton fightback in a 3-3 draw …
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Van der Poel emulates grandfather Poulidor with Milan-San Remo triumph
Mar 18 2023
Mathieu van der Poel won Milan-San Remo on Saturday to claim the first 'Monument' of the season and the race his …
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Penaud double helps France beat Wales to keep Six Nations hopes alive
Mar 18 2023
Damian Penaud scored two tries as France beat Wales 41-28 on Saturday to keep alive hopes of defending their Six Nations …
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Mathieu van der Poel wins Milan-San Remo
Mar 18 2023
Mathieu van der Poel won Milan-San Remo on Saturday to claim the first 'Monument' of the season with an attack which …
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Dominant Verstappen completes practice clean sweep ahead of qualifying
Mar 18 2023
Max Verstappen topped the times ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez for a practice clean sweep as Red Bull registered …
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Kinghorn hat-trick sees Scotland condemn Italy to Six Nations whitewash
Mar 18 2023
Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick of tries as Scotland defeated Italy 26-14 at Murrayfield on Saturday after surviving …
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French biathlon star unhappy coaches blamed his depression for bad season
Mar 18 2023
French Olympic biathlon medallist Emilien Jacquelin responded with irritation on Saturday after two national team …
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'Super happy' Vlhova wins final slalom in Andorra, Shiffrin third
Mar 18 2023
Olympic champion Petra Vlhova won the final slalom of the World Cup season in Andorra, with Mikaela Shiffrin finishing …
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Breaking Maier's ski record leaves Odermatt too 'empty' to party
Mar 18 2023
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt broke Hermann Maier's men's World Cup ski points record on Saturday after dominating the …
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Ancelotti backs Vinicius to escape Araujo shackles
Mar 18 2023
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti backed winger Vinicius Junior to escape Ronald Araujo's shackles when Los Blancos face …
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Vlhova wins final slalom in Andorra, Shiffrin third
Mar 18 2023
Olympic champion Petra Vlhova won the final slalom of the World Cup season in Andorra, with Mikaela Shiffrin finishing …
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Odermatt breaks Maier's men's World Cup ski points record
Mar 18 2023
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt broke Hermann Maier's men's World Cup ski points record on Saturday after dominating the …
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Lappi fends off serial winner Ogier to lead in Mexico
Mar 18 2023
Esapekka Lappi held off Sebastien Ogier to lead the Mexico Rally after Friday's stages as championship leader Ott Tanak …
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Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test
Mar 18 2023
Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand's dominance in the second Test …
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Women sumo wrestlers 'breaking prejudice' in Brazil
Mar 18 2023
If the phrase "sumo wrestler" calls to mind a hefty Asian man in a loincloth, Valeria and Diana Dall'Olio, a …
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Sabalenka 'feels bad' for Ukrainian players amid war tensions
Mar 18 2023
Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to stir tension in the tennis world, and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said Friday …
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Rib injury threatens beaten Swiatek's Miami Open defense
Mar 18 2023
Iga Swiatek's Indian Wells title defense ground to a halt in a straight sets semi-final loss to Elena Rybakina on …
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Rybakina topples Swiatek to book Indian Wells final with Sabalenka
Mar 18 2023
Elena Rybakina again proved too much for world number one Iga Swiatek, denying the defending champion a return to the …
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Mexico into World Baseball Classic semis as rally stuns Puerto Rico
Mar 18 2023
Mexico staged a dramatic comeback to stun Puerto Rico 5-4 on Friday and set up a semifinal showdown with Japan at the …
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Sabalenka beats Sakkari to reach first Indian Wells final
Mar 18 2023
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in a Stadium Court slugfest on Friday to reach the …
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Canada's Beckie to miss Women's World Cup after knee injury
Mar 18 2023
Canadian forward Janine Beckie, who helped her squad capture Tokyo Olympic gold, will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup …
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Schenk grabs PGA Valspar lead with Spieth lurking
Mar 18 2023
Adam Schenk, playing for a 10th consecutive week, fired a two-under-par 69 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's …
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Isak fires Newcastle to within sight of Premier League top four
Mar 17 2023
Alexander Isak said Newcastle believe they will seal a place in next season's Champions League after the Swede scored …
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Speedy Alonso cautious over Saudi qualifying pace
Mar 17 2023
Fernando Alonso put in another speedy showing for Aston Martin in Friday's practice in Jeddah but cautioned he had no …
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Lappi grabs Mexico lead as Tanak loses power
Mar 17 2023
Esapekka Lappi seized the lead in the Mexico Rally on Friday as championship leader Ott Tanak was among the drivers to …
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Alcaraz, Sinner renew rivalry in Indian Wells semis, Medvedev aims to roll on
Mar 17 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner renew their rivalry Saturday in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters …
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Former No.3 Svitolina to make WTA return on Charleston clay
Mar 17 2023
Former world number three Elina Svitolina will make her return to the WTA Tour next month at Charleston, ending a …
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Verstappen shrugs off bug to top practice in Saudi Arabia
Mar 17 2023
Max Verstappen showed no ill effects from a stomach bug on Friday as he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Fernando …
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Wolff sympathetic to Hamilton frustration at under-performing Mercedes
Mar 17 2023
Toto Wolff admitted Friday he would not blame Lewis Hamilton for leaving Mercedes if the team failed to give him a …
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Man City's Walker to face no criminal charges over indecent exposure probe
Mar 17 2023
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker will face no further police action over allegations that he indecently exposed …
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Galopin Des Champs proves his class in classic Gold Cup
Mar 17 2023
Galopin Des Champs justified favouritism and all the hype to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, with jockey Paul …
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NBA Grizzlies' Brooks fined for shoving camera carrier
Mar 17 2023
Memphis Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Friday for shoving a cameraman on the sideline …
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Real face Chelsea in Champions League quarters, Man City meet Bayern
Mar 17 2023
Holders Real Madrid will play Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second season running, while …
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Vieira sacked by Crystal Palace after winless run
Mar 17 2023
Crystal Palace sacked manager Patrick Vieira on Friday after a miserable run of one win in 14 Premier League games …
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Kante return 'fantastic' for resurgent Chelsea, says Potter
Mar 17 2023
Chelsea boss Graham Potter is looking forward to naming N'Golo Kante in his squad against Everton on Saturday for the …
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Cockerill hopes Arundell's brilliance can spark English response
Mar 17 2023
Henry Arundell has the ability "to score from nothing" and has a "great future ahead of him" going into his first …
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'Relaxing to watch' as Rahul, Jadeja give India win in 1st Australia ODI
Mar 17 2023
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja stood calm in a tricky chase of 189 to steer India to a five-wicket win over Australia in …
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Dupont says France must not 'let up' against Wales
Mar 17 2023
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday that his team was aiming "to score as many points as possible" against …
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Brighton boss De Zerbi wary of FA Cup underdogs Grimsby
Mar 17 2023
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi says it would be a "big mistake" for the Premier League side to take fourth-tier …
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Pulisic gives backing to possible Berhalter return as USA coach
Mar 17 2023
United States star Christian Pulisic has given his backing to World Cup boss Gregg Berhalter returning to lead the team, …
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Verstappen shows stomach for fight as Red Bulls dominate
Mar 17 2023
Max Verstappen showed no ill effects after a recent stomach bug on Friday as he and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez …
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Ten Hag targets more cup success with Man Utd
Mar 17 2023
Erik ten Hag said winning the League Cup had whetted Manchester United's appetite for more silverware as he prepared his …
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Ritchie wants no let-up as Scots eye third in Six Nations
Mar 17 2023
Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie says a third-place finish behind the world's top two teams would represent a "positive" …
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Martinez includes Ronaldo in squad for opening Euro qualifiers
Mar 17 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo was on Friday included in the first Portugal squad announced by new coach Roberto Martinez, for Euro …
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Wilkinson and Sexton in a world of their own, says Catt
Mar 17 2023
Ireland attack coach Mike Catt compared captain Johnny Sexton to his former England team-mate Jonny Wilkinson on Friday, …
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Man Utd draw Sevilla in Europa League quarter-finals
Mar 17 2023
Manchester United face record six-time winners Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League while Juventus will …
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Guardiola feeling his age as he prepares for Kompany reunion
Mar 17 2023
Pep Guardiola says managing against Vincent Kompany makes him feel old as the Manchester City manager prepares to face …
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Man Utd bidder Ratcliffe at Old Trafford for takeover talks
Mar 17 2023
Jim Ratcliffe was at Old Trafford on Friday to attend a presentation held by senior Manchester United management staff …
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'Pressure off' Wales in Six Nations finale with France
Mar 17 2023
Wales captain Ken Owens said on Friday there is no pressure on his side as they play France in their final Six Nations …
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Shami, Siraj take three apiece, Australia out for 188
Mar 17 2023
Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each as India bundled out Australia for 188 in Mumbai …
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Australian surfs for 40 hours to smash world record
Mar 17 2023
Australian Blake Johnston on Friday shredded the world record for the longest surfing session, dodging swarms of …
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Arsenal seek to pull clear of City as Premier League strugglers battle
Mar 17 2023
Arsenal have a golden chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend with Manchester City …
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Former Australia Test captain Paine retires from cricket
Mar 17 2023
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retired from cricket with little fanfare on Friday, bowing out after playing an …
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Dortmund focus on Cologne as Bayern showdown looms
Mar 17 2023
With the 'Klassiker' clash against Bayern Munich on the horizon, Borussia Dortmund will want to avoid a loss of focus …
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France on the up before Wales Six Nations visit to Paris
Mar 17 2023
Holders France host Wales in the final round of the Six Nations on Saturday with the two teams' paths since the 2019 …
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Kompany returns to Man City as rising star of management
Mar 17 2023
Vincent Kompany could walk past his statue at the Etihad Stadium on his way to the away dressing room for Saturday's FA …
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Conway hits 78 as New Zealand dig in on opening day against Sri Lanka
Mar 17 2023
Devon Conway's blistering 78 helped hosts New Zealand race to 155-2 against Sri Lanka at the end of a rain-delayed …
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Infantino announces big increase in Women's World Cup prize money
Mar 17 2023
Prize money at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be triple that at the last edition in …
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Alcaraz to face Sinner, Swiatek gets Rybakina in Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 17 2023
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz beat Felix Auger-Aliassime for the first time in his career to book a semi-final clash with …
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Japan fans pepper US-born Nootbaar with love at World Baseball Classic
Mar 17 2023
California-born Lars Nootbaar had never played for Japan before the World Baseball Classic but he has become so popular …
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Pachuca stunned by Hondurans, Leon advance to CONCACAF quarters
Mar 17 2023
Mexico's five-times CONCACAF champions Pachuca suffered a shock exit from the Champions League at the hands of Motagua …
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Alcaraz to face Sinner in Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 17 2023
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz edged Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday to book a semi-final meeting with Jannik …
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New Zealand 109-1 at tea in rain-hit start to Sri Lanka Test
Mar 17 2023
Devon Conway hit a half-century as hosts New Zealand reached 109-1 at tea against Sri Lanka after a rain-delayed start …
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Giant-killers Grimsby angling for FA Cup fairytale at Brighton
Mar 17 2023
Cheered on by thousands of fans brandishing inflatable haddock, Grimsby aim to catch another big fish when the …
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Barca can virtually clinch Liga title in decisive Clasico
Mar 17 2023
Xavi Hernandez and his Barcelona side can take a decisive step towards winning La Liga on Sunday -- where a Clasico …
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Women's World Cup hosts hail FIFA ruling out Saudi sponsorship
Mar 17 2023
Co-hosts New Zealand and Australia on Friday welcomed FIFA's announcement that Saudi Arabia's tourism board will not …
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Three memorable Ireland wins over England in Five/Six Nations
Mar 17 2023
Ireland can seal only their fourth Five/Six Nations Grand Slam if they beat England at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
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Arsenal seek to pull clear of City as Premier League strugglers battle
Mar 17 2023
Arsenal have a golden chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend with Manchester City …
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Sporting beat Arsenal in Europa stunner, Man Utd, Juve advance
Mar 17 2023
Sporting Lisbon sent Arsenal crashing out of the Europa League with a penalty shoot-out triumph after Pedro Goncalves's …
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Jordan in talks to sell majority stake in NBA Hornets: report
Mar 17 2023
Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan is in talks to sell his majority stake in the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, but no deal is …
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Australian 'pretty cooked' after smashing surfing record
Mar 17 2023
Australian Blake Johnston on Friday smashed the world record for the longest continuous surfing session, saying he felt …
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Brehm aces 17th hole to grab share of PGA Valspar lead
Mar 16 2023
Ryan Brehm, with missed cuts in 14 of 17 starts this season, aced the par-3 17th hole to share the lead after Thursday's …
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Sporting stun Arsenal in Europa League shoot-out after Goncalves masterpiece
Mar 16 2023
Sporting Lisbon's Pedro Goncalves scored an incredible equaliser and the Portuguese team went on to knock Arsenal out of …
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Swiatek books Indian Wells semi-final against Rybakina
Mar 16 2023
World number one Iga Swiatek swept past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to line up an Indian Wells semi-final grudge …
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Green gets one-game NBA ban for accumulated technical fouls
Mar 16 2023
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday after being …
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Herdman says Canada Soccer row has taken 'emotional toll'
Mar 16 2023
Canada coach John Herdman says his team need to embrace their new elevated status in the CONCACAF region when they …
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Swiatek sweeps past Cirstea into Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 16 2023
World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek powered past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the …
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Pulisic urges speedy appointment of US coach, says Reyna row 'childish'
Mar 16 2023
Frustrated American winger Christian Pulisic wants US Soccer to speed up the appointment of a new national team coach …
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Off field issues 'cast shadow' over Welsh rugby: First Minister Drakeford
Mar 16 2023
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said on Thursday recent off the field issues with rugby in Wales have cast a shadow …
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Wimbledon champ Rybakina reaches Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 16 2023
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina out-lasted 76th-ranked Karolina Muchova 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the …
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Rashford sends Man United into Europa League quarters as Juve, Sevilla progress
Mar 16 2023
Marcus Rashford's swerving strike from distance earned Manchester United a 1-0 win at Real Betis on Thursday and passage …
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NBA Hawks sign Serbian Bogdanovic to $68-mln deal: reports
Mar 16 2023
Serbian 3-point sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed on a four-year contract extention worth $68 million with the …
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Hamilton queasy about Jeddah Grand Prix a year after attack
Mar 16 2023
Lewis Hamilton was wary about safety in this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah a year after a missile attack …
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Rashford drive eases Man United past Betis in Europa League
Mar 16 2023
Marcus Rashford's swerving strike from distance earned Manchester United a 1-0 win at Real Betis on Thursday and passage …
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Mets closer Diaz likely out for MLB season after Classic injury
Mar 16 2023
New York Mets closing relief pitcher Edwin Diaz suffered a torn right patellar tendon celebrating a World Baseball …
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Leclerc admits Ferraris have problems but says they also have hope
Mar 16 2023
Charles Leclerc said on Thursday that he and the Ferrari team are concerned about their continuing reliability problems, …
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Champions League success raises hopes of Italian revival
Mar 16 2023
Napoli's romp past Eintracht Frankfurt into the Champions League quarter-finals ensured Italy will have three clubs in …
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England's Farrell and Tuilagi return as Arundell starts in Ireland Six Nations finale
Mar 16 2023
England captain Owen Farrell was recalled to the starting XV for the Six Nations climax against Grand Slam chasing …
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Qatari bid delegation visit Man Utd: reports
Mar 16 2023
The representatives of a Qatari banker reportedly visited Manchester United on Thursday as the battle to buy the Premier …
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Man City tie down World Cup winner Alvarez to 2028
Mar 16 2023
Manchester City extended Julian Alvarez's contract to 2028 on Thursday in recognition of an impressive debut season from …
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Conte not expecting to be sacked by Spurs
Mar 16 2023
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte said on Thursday he does not expect to lose his job before the end of the season despite …
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Hamilton says he plans tro stay and fight at Mercedes
Mar 16 2023
Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he has no intention of leaving struggling Mercedes but admitted his choice of words …
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Gibson-Park gets nod for Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam clash
Mar 16 2023
Jamison Gibson-Park has been handed the scrum-half role by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as the Irish bid to seal the …
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Ohtani vows no let-up after Japan reach baseball semi-finals
Mar 16 2023
Superstar Shohei Ohtani said Japan would "keep playing hard" at the World Baseball Classic after booking their place in …
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Aouar switches allegiance from France to Algeria
Mar 16 2023
Lyon's French-Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar, who has been capped once by France, said Thursday he was switching …
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Infantino announces big increase in Women's World Cup prize money
Mar 16 2023
Prize money at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be triple that at the last edition in …
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Thuram, Chelsea's Fofana among new faces in France squad for Euro qualifiers
Mar 16 2023
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and the Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram were handed first call-ups to the France squad …
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Toney gets England call-up despite betting charges
Mar 16 2023
Brentford striker Ivan Toney on Thursday was handed a recall to the England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy …
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Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027
Mar 16 2023
Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of FIFA until 2027 after standing unopposed at the congress of world …
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Townsend confident Scotland can cope without Russell and Hogg against Italy
Mar 16 2023
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has backed his side to flourish without key backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg when they …
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Japan beat Italy to reach World Baseball Classic semi-finals
Mar 16 2023
Superstar Shohei Ohtani wobbled after a flying start but Japan's bats erupted to claim a place in the World Baseball …
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Eight arrested after Champions League violence in Naples
Mar 16 2023
Three German football fans and five locals were arrested following clashes with police in Naples before and after …
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Odermatt wins again to move closer to Maier's points record
Mar 16 2023
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt remained on track for a shot at beating Hermann Maier's record for overall World Cup points …
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Boycott and Russian flags fire up world boxing championship
Mar 16 2023
The Women's World Boxing Championships began in India on Thursday with several nations boycotting because of the …
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Naples fan violence 'hurts football', says Frankfurt spokesman
Mar 16 2023
Eintracht Frankfurt board member Philipp Reschke on Thursday condemned fan violence before the Champions League match …
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Wales No.8 Faletau to win 100th cap against France
Mar 16 2023
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap after being named in Warren Gatland's team to play France in Paris on …
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'Indisputable starter' Atonio to win 50th France cap against Wales
Mar 16 2023
France head coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday that Uini Atonio was an "indisputable starter" against Wales in the Six …
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Camavinga 'graduates' in mature Real Madrid European triumph
Mar 16 2023
Real Madrid strangled Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu with a mature performance on Wednesday to reach the Champions …
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France's Atonio to win 50th cap against Wales
Mar 16 2023
Uini Atonio and Romain Taofifenua were named by France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday in the holders' starting …
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Scotland's Kinghorn starts at fly-half in Italy Six Nations finale
Mar 16 2023
Blair Kinghorn will replace the injured Finn Russell at fly-half for Scotland's Six Nations finale at home to Italy on …
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Gut-Behrami wins super-G to claim World Cup globe
Mar 16 2023
Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami claimed the season's super-G title after winning the race at the World Cup finals in …
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Medvedev allays fitness fears to reach Indian Wells semis, Sabalenka, Tiafoe race through
Mar 16 2023
Daniil Medvedev's sore right ankle wasn't a factor Wednesday as he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5 to reach …
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Pant ruled out of IPL, Warner named Delhi captain
Mar 16 2023
Rishabh Pant will miss this year's Indian Premier League to continue his recovery from a car crash, with David Warner …
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Captain America Trout powers USA into World Baseball quarters
Mar 16 2023
US captain Mike Trout drove in all three runs as the United States defeated Colombia 3-2 on Wednesday to book their …
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Embiid gives 76ers sixth straight win with victory in Cleveland
Mar 16 2023
Joel Embiid starred again with 38 points as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a sixth straight win with a 118-109 victory …
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Tigres beat Orlando in thriller, Whitecaps, LAFC advance
Mar 16 2023
Mexico's Tigres advanced to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw at Orlando City ensured …
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Last-gasp defeat motivates Sri Lanka for second New Zealand Test
Mar 16 2023
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne says Sri Lanka will use their agonising last-gasp defeat to New Zealand as motivation when …
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Tigres beat Orlando in thriller, Whitecaps advance
Mar 16 2023
Mexico's Tigres advanced to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw at Orlando City ensured …
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Northern Irish rugby players find their voice with 'Ireland's Call'
Mar 15 2023
The rugby anthem "Ireland's Call" has divided opinion among supporters but former international players Hugo MacNeill …
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Wales face 'huge task' at France, says former full-back Byrne
Mar 15 2023
Ex-Wales full-back Lee Byrne said his former side face a "huge task" on Saturday as they head to defending champions …
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Verstappen favourite again in Saudi Arabia, but all eyes on Alonso
Mar 15 2023
Max Verstappen may start as favourite, but Fernando Alonso will have widespread popular support this weekend when this …
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Mavs' Irving says he'll take it slow with foot injury
Mar 15 2023
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said the foot injury that saw him miss a fourth straight NBA game on Wednesday will …
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Buoyant Inter turn attentions to rivals Juve in double derby weekend
Mar 15 2023
Inter Milan take on fierce rivals Juventus on a high from their dramatic passage to the Champions League quarter-finals …
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FIFA chief Infantino - disparaged yet indestructible
Mar 15 2023
Disparaged and yet seemingly indestructible, Gianni Infantino is poised to start a third term at the head of FIFA on …
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Medvedev beats Davidovich Fokina to reach Indian Wells semis
Mar 15 2023
Daniil Medvedev defeated a determined Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals at …
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Cuba write 'new chapter' with World Baseball Classic semi-final spot
Mar 15 2023
Cuba's manager hailed "a new chapter" for his team after they became the first side to book their place in the …
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