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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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Sabalenka, Tiafoe power into Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 15 2023
Aryna Sabalenka, still building on her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, overpowered Coco Gauff to reach …
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Vancouver finish the job against Real Espana
Mar 15 2023
The Vancouver Whitecaps moved into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League with a 7-3 aggregate win over …
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Madrid full of confidence in Champions League, says Ancelotti
Mar 15 2023
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team were full of confidence after reaching the Champions League …
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PGA's Thomas, Burns call new ball limits 'so bad' and 'silly'
Mar 15 2023
A move by the R&A and US Golf Association to change balls to limit driving distances was greeted with scorn Wednesday by …
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Benzema guides Madrid past Liverpool to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 15 2023
Karim Benzema struck for Real Madrid to clinch a 1-0 win over Liverpool and qualification for the Champions League …
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Osimhen fires 'dreaming' Napoli into Champions League last eight
Mar 15 2023
Victor Osimhen says Napoli are dreaming of Champions League glory after his brace shot the Serie A leaders to a 3-0 win …
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Brighton beat Palace to improve Euro hopes, Brentford sink Saints
Mar 15 2023
Brighton bolstered their bid to qualify for Europe with a 1-0 win in their Premier League derby against Crystal Palace, …
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Scheffler expects no LIV-PGA tension at Masters champs dinner
Mar 15 2023
World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday that he expects some of golf's greatest legends will put aside the PGA …
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Osimhen fires rampant Napoli into Champions League last eight
Mar 15 2023
Victor Osimhen made sure Napoli reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a …
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Sabalenka blasts past Gauff to reach Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 15 2023
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered US teenager Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday to reach the …
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Tiafoe beats former champ Norrie to reach Indian Wells semis
Mar 15 2023
American Frances Tiafoe reached the first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of his career on Wednesday, downing former …
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Tiafoe beats former champ Norrie to reach Indian Wells semis
Mar 15 2023
American Frances Tiafoe reached the first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of his career on Wednesday, downing former …
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Scheffler expects no LIV-PGA tension at Masters champs dinner
Mar 15 2023
World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday that he expects some of golf's greatest legends will put aside the PGA …
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England's Matthews expects 'best women's Six Nations yet'
Mar 15 2023
England flanker Alex Matthews on Wednesday said she expects the upcoming women's Six Nations to be the highest quality …
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NBA bans Grizzlies' Morant eight games for gun in nightclub
Mar 15 2023
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was suspended eight games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after streaming a video …
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UEFA chief Ceferin vows no repeat of Champions League final fan chaos
Mar 15 2023
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has promised to ensure there will never be a repeat of the chaotic scenes that marred …
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WADA says Russian athletes are being tested despite Ukraine war
Mar 15 2023
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general Olivier Niggli has told AFP that Russian competitors "are being tested …
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Olympic shot put runner-up Saunders gets 18-month ban
Mar 15 2023
Olympic women's shot put silver medalist Raven Saunders has been issued an 18-month suspension for not being available …
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Rodgers says he intends to play for Jets in 2023 NFL season
Mar 15 2023
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that he intends to play for the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL …
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Arsenal boss Arteta welcomes Jesus' return with Nketiah still out
Mar 15 2023
Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday that Gabriel Jesus's return is perfectly timed for Premier League leaders Arsenal as …
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Reyna gets USA call-up for El Salvador, Grenada games
Mar 15 2023
Gio Reyna, whose parents tried to have US coach Gregg Berhalter removed over a lack of World Cup playing time, was …
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Oxford v Cambridge cricket match to stay at Lord's after backlash
Mar 15 2023
Cricket chiefs have announced that historic fixtures featuring England's most famous schools and universities will …
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Kings forward Lyles gets one-game NBA ban, Lopez fined
Mar 15 2023
Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles was suspended one game without pay and Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez was fined …
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Energumene retains Champion Chase crown for Mullins
Mar 15 2023
>Energumene routed his rivals to join a select club of back-to-back winners of the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the …
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Scotland target strong end to Six Nations as World Cup looms
Mar 15 2023
Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman says the team are in a strong position but will focus on "fine-tuning" after the Six …
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Irish icon Sexton plays down Six Nations final bow
Mar 15 2023
Johnny Sexton says even though Saturday's Six Nations match at home to England will be his last in the tournament and …
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Ferrari's Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty for Saudi GP
Mar 15 2023
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was on Wednesday hit with a 10-place grid penalty for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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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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Man Utd bidders set for Old Trafford talks: reports
Mar 15 2023
Rival bidders for Manchester United are due to hold talks at the Premier League club's Old Trafford ground this week, …
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Dutch sprinter De Kleijn wins cycling's Milan-Turin
Mar 15 2023
Arvid de Kleijn won Milan-Turin on Wednesday after beating Fernando Gaviria to the line in a bunch sprint at the end of …
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Cuba edge Australia to reach World Baseball Classic semi-finals
Mar 15 2023
Cuba ended Australia's run at the World Baseball Classic and became the first team to book their place in the …
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England's Steward says 'only way is up' before Ireland Six Nations clash
Mar 15 2023
Freddie Steward says he hopes the "only way is up" for beleaguered England after a record-breaking defeat by France as …
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Kriechmayr, Stuhec, clinch final world Cup downhills
Mar 15 2023
Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr claimed the final men's downhill of the season on Wednesday with freshly-minted overall …
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Haaland has Champions League mission at Man City
Mar 15 2023
Erling Haaland admits he is at Manchester City to win the Champions League after smashing in five goals against RB …
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Kriechmayr clinches final men's World Cup downhill
Mar 15 2023
Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr clinched the final men's downhill of the season on Wednesday with freshly-minted overall …
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Alcaraz, Swiatek roll into Indian Wells quarters, Medvedev survives
Mar 15 2023
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek eased into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on cue on Tuesday as in-form Daniil …
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Mexico down Britain in World Baseball Classic, Canada back on track
Mar 14 2023
Mexico defeated Great Britain 2-1 on Tuesday to stay on course for a place in the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals …
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Ohtani has World Baseball semis in his sights
Mar 14 2023
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has been having a ball at the World Baseball Classic and is determined not to let Italy …
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Bucks seal NBA playoff berth, Nuggets fall again
Mar 14 2023
The Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to clinch an NBA playoff place on Tuesday after holding off a late rally from …
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Alcaraz sails into Indian Wells quarter-finals as Draper retires
Mar 14 2023
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals Tuesday as Britain's Jack Draper retired from their …
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Brazil footballers say they fell victim to crypto scam
Mar 14 2023
Three Brazilian footballers, including Nottingham Forest midfielder Gustavo Scarpa, say they have fallen victim to a …
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Kvitova saves four match points to topple Pegula
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Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova saved four match points to shock third-ranked American Jessica Pegula 6-2, …
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Nuggets fall again, Davis fires Lakers over Pelicans
Mar 14 2023
The Denver Nuggets slumped to a fourth straight defeat on Tuesday as Fred VanVleet kept the Toronto Raptors' playoff …
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Medvedev tops Zverev in 'crazy' Indian Wells match, Fritz, Kvitova advance
Mar 14 2023
Daniil Medvedev shook off a second-set fall to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Tuesday, the "crazy" …
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Arteta won't compromise on Arsenal's bid for Europa and Premier League glory
Mar 14 2023
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will not down tools in the Europa League to help their bid to win a first Premier League …
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South Africa, West Indies start new one-day era
Mar 14 2023
South Africa have a new coach and the West Indies a new captain as they start a three-match one-day international series …
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Alcaraz, Swiatek march on at Indian Wells, Murray falls
Mar 14 2023
Carlos Alcaraz fended off tenacious Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells …
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Trout blast puts US back on track at World Baseball Classic
Mar 14 2023
Mike Trout smashed a three-run home run as the USA bounced back from their shock defeat to Mexico to rout Canada 12-1 in …
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Antetokounmpo return sparks Bucks over Kings, Celtics upset
Mar 14 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury with a vengeance on Monday, scoring 46 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to …
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Australia call up teenage Manchester City midfielder Robertson
Mar 14 2023
Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson was called up by Australia on Tuesday and is set to become the third …
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Top-ranked Swiatek holds off Andreescu to reach Indian Wells 4th round
Mar 14 2023
World number one Iga Swiatek passed the test she'd been looking for, roaring through the tiebreaker to win a …
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Ref corruption case is Spanish football's worst ever moment - La Liga president
Mar 14 2023
Spanish football is enduring its worst ever moment because of the refereeing corruption case involving Barcelona, La …
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Celtics shocked by Rockets, Miami down Utah
Mar 14 2023
Jaylen Brown erupted for 43 points but it was not enough to stop the Boston Celtics stumbling to a shock 111-109 defeat …
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Kvaratskhelia channels Maradona as Napoli eye Champions League last eight
Mar 14 2023
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lived up to comparisons with icon Diego Maradona with a wonder goal which has Napoli on a high …
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Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
Mar 14 2023
Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid's Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether …
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Wawrinka outlasts Rune to reach Indian Wells round of 16
Mar 14 2023
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka scored a win for the old guard Monday, beating 19-year-old seventh seed …
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Wimbledon champion Rybakina advances at Indian Wells, Fritz breezes
Mar 14 2023
Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the fourth round at Indian Wells on Monday with a 6-3, …
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Wimbledon champion Rybakina reaches Indian Wells 4th rd
Mar 13 2023
Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina punched her ticket to the fourth round at Indian Wells on Monday with a 6-3, …
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Milan slip in top four race with Salernitana draw
Mar 13 2023
AC Milan slipped up in Serie A's race for the Champions League on Monday after allowing struggling Salernitana to escape …
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Morata strikes late as Atletico beat Girona
Mar 13 2023
Alvaro Morata snatched a 94th minute winner to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at Girona on Monday and tighten their …
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Inter putting away day blues behind them for Porto decider, says Calhanoglu
Mar 13 2023
Hakan Calhanoglu said Monday that Inter Milan are not thinking about their dreadful away form as they try to get past …
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Athletics high jump legend Dick Fosbury dead at 76: agent
Mar 13 2023
Athletics legend Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised high jumping with his signature "Fosbury flop" has died, his agent …
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Ukraine's Tsurenko opens up on Indian Wells withdrawal
Mar 13 2023
Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko said Monday her abrupt withdrawal from the Indian Wells hard court tournament was due to a …
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Wounded Leipzig need 'match of the season' to beat Man City: Rose
Mar 13 2023
Leipzig manager Marco Rose says his injury-hit side will need to produce their "match of the season" to knock Manchester …
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Scotland duo Hogg and Russell to miss Italy clash
Mar 13 2023
Injured Scotland pair Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell have been ruled out of Saturday's final Six Nations clash with Italy.
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France lock Willemse out of Six Nations finale
Mar 13 2023
Lock Paul Willemse will miss France's final match of the Six Nations against Wales at the Stade de France, the national …
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Hakimi named in Morocco squad amid French rape case
Mar 13 2023
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, charged with rape in France, was called into the Morocco squad Monday for …
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Ringrose, Henderson out of Ireland's Grand Slam decider
Mar 13 2023
Ireland's Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will miss this weekend's Grand Slam decider against England after suffering …
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Lineker crisis exposes impartiality row at heart of BBC
Mar 13 2023
The Gary Lineker crisis that engulfed the BBC over the weekend brought to a head an increasingly acrimonious row about …
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Shiffrin to be coached by Karin Harjo next season
Mar 13 2023
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin, who split with long-time coach Mike Day during last month's World Ski Championships, will …
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Marozsan retires from Germany women's football team
Mar 13 2023
Midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan, a European champion with Germany in 2013 and 2016 Olympic gold medallist, said Monday she …
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Man City reign will be defined by Champions League: Guardiola
Mar 13 2023
Pep Guardiola admits his Manchester City reign will be defined by success in the Champions League no matter how many …
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BBC reaches deal with Gary Lineker after Twitter row
Mar 13 2023
Gary Lineker will return as presenter of the flagship BBC football show Match of the Day, the broadcaster said on …
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India extend Test dominance over Australia with series win
Mar 13 2023
India won their fourth series in a row against Australia after a fourth and final Test lit up by an epic 186 by Virat …
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England's Lawrence out of Ireland Six Nations clash
Mar 13 2023
Ollie Lawrence has been ruled out of England's final Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday because of a …
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India win Australia series 2-1 after fourth Test ends in draw
Mar 13 2023
India clinched the four-match series against Australia 2-1 after the final Test ended in a draw on Monday in Ahmedabad …
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Williamson leads New Zealand to last-ball win over Sri Lanka
Mar 13 2023
Kane Williamson was hailed as "world class" after New Zealand's record Test run-scorer orchestrated a dramatic last-ball …
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Travis Head gone for 90 but draw looms in India-Australia Test
Mar 13 2023
Travis Head departed for 90 but his century stand with Marnus Labuschagne powered Australia to a second-innings lead …
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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in last-ball Test thriller
Mar 13 2023
A Kane Williamson century led New Zealand to a dramatic last-ball, two-wicket victory against Sri Lanka on a …
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Head, Labuschagne defy India as draw looms in fourth Test
Mar 13 2023
Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne stood firm to reduce Australia's second innings deficit to 18 as India raced against …
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'It means everything': Australia storm baseball quarters
Mar 13 2023
Australia stormed to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals on Monday for the first time in the team's history, …
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Qualifier Garin stuns Ruud at Indian Wells, Norrie and Zverev survive
Mar 13 2023
Qualifier Cristian Garin shocked third-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells on …
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Ukraine's Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka
Mar 13 2023
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover on Sunday as …
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Randle, Barrett spark Knicks over Lakers to snap NBA skid
Mar 13 2023
Julius Randle scored 33 points and R.J. Barrett added 30 to lead New York over the Los Angeles Lakers 112-108 on Sunday, …
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Despite difficulties, Medvedev rolls on at Indian Wells
Mar 13 2023
Daniil Medvedev, no fan of the slow hard courts of Indian Wells, nevertheless came out on top in a back and forth battle …
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Paris Olympics planners sweat over opening ceremony
Mar 13 2023
The unprecedented opening ceremony planned for the 2024 Paris Olympics, just 500 days away, promises to be both …
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Cheltenham Festival: Three races to savour
Mar 13 2023
The Cheltenham Festival, jumps racing's showpiece meeting, starts on Tuesday with over 250,000 spectators -- many of …
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Henderson the doyen of trainers blessed with a strong constitution
Mar 13 2023
Legendary English trainer Nicky Henderson's godfather was Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and he would have been …
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Third-ranked Pegula fights her way into Indian Wells 4th round
Mar 13 2023
American Jessica Pegula still finds it "weird" to think of herself as the world's number three player, but she doesn't …
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Inzaghi under pressure as Inter take away day blues to Porto
Mar 13 2023
Simone Inzaghi is in the firing line as his Inter Milan side travel to Porto trying to make the last eight of the …
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Man City star Haaland is here to stay insists Guardiola
Mar 13 2023
As Erling Haaland was mobbed by his Manchester City team-mates, the Norway star's broad grin gave Pep Guardiola renewed …
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Boycott threat over Ukraine war clouds Paris Olympics
Mar 13 2023
One of the major headaches, not just for the Paris 2024 organising committee but also for the International Olympic …
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Russia and security 'the major issues for IOC and Paris Olympics'
Mar 13 2023
The decision on whether Russian athletes should compete in the Paris Olympics is the biggest headache facing organisers …
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500 days before the Paris Olympics, the race is on
Mar 13 2023
In 500 days on Tuesday, the 2024 Summer Olympics will burst into life in Paris as the teams float down the River Seine …
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Arsenal regain five-point lead with Fulham stroll, Casemiro off as Man Utd draw
Mar 13 2023
Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was …
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Scheffler returns to World No.1 after Players triumph
Mar 13 2023
American Scottie Scheffler won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass by five strokes on Sunday to return to number …
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Barca snatch win in Bilbao, Real Sociedad stumble
Mar 12 2023
Raphinha's strike earned Barcelona an agonising 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to restore their nine-point lead …
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Ten-man Marseille suffer late collapse in Strasbourg draw
Mar 12 2023
Marseille conceded two late goals to draw 2-2 at home to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Sunday having played for over an hour …
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Raphinha snatches leaders Barca fortunate win over Athletic
Mar 12 2023
Raphinha's strike earned Barcelona an agonising 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to restore their nine-point lead …
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Rabiot fires Europe-chasing Juve past Samp, Roma's top four hopes dented
Mar 12 2023
Adrien Rabiot made sure Juventus continued their charge towards European football with a decisive brace in his team's …
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Qualifier Garin stuns Ruud at Indian Wells, Norrie survives
Mar 12 2023
Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin shocked third-seeded Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to reach the fourth round at Indian …
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Late Wolfsburg goal deprives Union Berlin of victory
Mar 12 2023
An 84th-minute equaliser from Wolfsburg's Patrick Wimmer helped his side snatch a point at home in a 1-1 draw against …
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Lam glad Bristol 'reaping fruit of their labour'
Mar 12 2023
Bristol boss Pat Lam said his team were "reaping the fruit of their labour" as they maintained their push for a place in …
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Three things we learned from the Premier League
Mar 12 2023
Leandro Trossard inspired Arsenal as the Premier League leaders restored their five-point lead.
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Three things we learned from the Six Nations weekend
Mar 12 2023
Ireland remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam with victory over Scotland, France enjoyed a record-breaking …
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Ten-man Roma stunned by Sassuolo and out of Serie A top four
Mar 12 2023
Roma dropped out of Serie A's Champions League places on Sunday after falling to a shock 4-3 home defeat to Sassuolo.
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Back from injury Jabeur faces Vondrousova rematch
Mar 12 2023
Ons Jabeur's injury recovery will be tested in the third round at Indian Wells when the Tunisian trail blazer faces …
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Ten Hag bemoans erratic refs after Casemiro red card in Man Utd draw
Mar 12 2023
Erik ten Hag criticised "inconsistent" officials after Casemiro's second red card this season forced Manchester United …
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Sexton 'dreaming' of Irish Grand Slam on home soil
Mar 12 2023
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said the chance to clinch a Grand Slam on home soil against England next week is the …
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Openda hat-trick sends Lens third as Reims sink Monaco
Mar 12 2023
Lois Openda scored a five-minute first-half hat-trick as Lens thrashed Clermont 4-0 in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Folarin …
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Ireland outlast Scotland to stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
Mar 12 2023
Ireland remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam after overcoming stiff Scottish resistance and a series of …
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Arteta salutes Trossard after Arsenal boost title charge
Mar 12 2023
Mikel Arteta praised Leandro Trossard's "intelligence" after the Arsenal forward provided the assists for each goal in …
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Ohtani sounds warning after perfect Japan reach baseball quarter-finals
Mar 12 2023
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the World Baseball Classic in Sunday's win over Australia, …
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Arsenal regain five-point lead with Fulham stroll, Casemiro sent off as Man Utd draw
Mar 12 2023
Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was …
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Roglic wins Tirreno-Adriatico as Philipsen takes final stage
Mar 12 2023
Primoz Roglic won Tirreno-Adriatico on Sunday after finishing comfortably in the bunch in the final stage won by Jasper …
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Real Sociedad dip continues with draw at Mallorca
Mar 12 2023
Real Sociedad stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Real Mallorca on Sunday in La Liga, with their bid to finish in the top four …
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France's Cros says England rout 'beyond our dreams'
Mar 12 2023
Francois Cros said France's record-breaking 53-10 thrashing of England was "beyond our dreams" as the Six Nations …
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Openda's five-minute hat-trick lifts Lens to third
Mar 12 2023
Lois Openda scored a five-minute first-half hat-trick as Lens ended their Ligue 1 winless run with a 4-0 victory at …
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Pogacar wins 'dream' Paris-Nice title
Mar 12 2023
Tadej Pogacar won cycling's Paris-Nice on Sunday when his solo triumph on the Riviera town's iconic Promenade des …
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England will 'look at ourselves' after France debacle - Farrell
Mar 12 2023
Owen Farrell has promised England will "look at ourselves" following a record-breaking loss at home to France.
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Kohli 'sick' during his epic knock, says wife Anushka
Mar 12 2023
Virat Kohli's Bollywood actor wife Anushka Sharma on Sunday claimed her husband was unwell during his huge knock of 186 …
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Bangladesh stun hapless England to seal T20 series
Mar 12 2023
Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone with ball and bat as minnows Bangladesh stunned world champions England to win the second …
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Kohli mega-ton gives India sniff of victory in 4th Australia Test
Mar 12 2023
Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years with a towering 186 on Sunday to give India a sniff of what …
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Odermatt wins giant slalom to seal World Cup overall title
Mar 12 2023
Marco Odermatt won the World Cup overall title for the second year running on Sunday when he took victory in the giant …
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Ohtani homer lifts Japan into baseball quarter-finals
Mar 12 2023
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the World Baseball Classic as Japan advanced to the quarter-finals as Pool B …
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Bangladesh stun England to seal T20 series
Mar 12 2023
Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone with ball and bat as Bangladesh stunned England to win the second Twenty20 international by …
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Australian Wade Ormsby wins International Series Thailand
Mar 12 2023
Australian Wade Ormsby won his fourth Asian Tour title following a sudden death playoff against Thai Chonlatit …
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Kohli ends Test ton drought with 186 as India dominate Australia
Mar 12 2023
Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in more than three years with a towering 186 as India batted themselves out of …
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Qatar spied on ex top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA: media
Mar 12 2023
Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general and bugged his secret meeting with the FIFA chief, amid fears it could be …
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Wilkinson says France thrashing a 'humility check' for England
Mar 12 2023
Jonny Wilkinson said England's record-breaking 53-10 defeat by France represented a "real humility check" but also a …
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BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal
Mar 12 2023
Britain's finance minister on Sunday said "people's confidence" in the BBC needed to be restored as the broadcaster's …
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'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait
Mar 12 2023
Indian superstar Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years on Sunday, ending his long drought with an …
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Winds of rebellion blow through women's football ahead of World Cup
Mar 12 2023
In a Women's World Cup year, players from several national teams have spoken out to condemn managerial methods, demand …
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'King Kohli' gets Test ton after three-year wait
Mar 12 2023
Indian superstar Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years on Sunday, ending his long drought and …
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Kohli ends Test ton drought as India close in on Australia
Mar 12 2023
Virat Kohli hit his first Test century since November 2019 to steer India to 472-5 and minimise their chances of a loss …
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Top seeds Alcaraz, Swiatek start strong at Indian Wells
Mar 12 2023
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek raced into the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 without …
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Australian Tszyu takes title with 9th round TKO
Mar 12 2023
Australian Tim Tszyu stopped American Tony Harrison in round nine with a blistering performance Sunday, lifting the …
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Mathews ton inspires Sri Lanka, New Zealand chase falters
Mar 12 2023
A classy century from Angelo Mathews and the early wicket of Devon Conway kept Sri Lanka's World Championship hopes …
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NYC end Miami's winning start, St. Louis win again
Mar 12 2023
Inter Miami's winning start to the Major League Soccer season ended with a 1-0 loss to New York City FC at Yankee …
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Sasaki bares 'soul' as Japan claim baseball win on disaster anniversary
Mar 12 2023
Japan's World Baseball Classic manager said pitcher Roki Sasaki put his "soul" into Saturday's win over the Czech …
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Curry's late heroics lift Warriors over Giannis-less Bucks
Mar 12 2023
Stephen Curry rallied the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter on Saturday to deliver a …
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Defending champ Swiatek races into Indian Wells 3rd round, Fritz fights through
Mar 12 2023
World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a rare Indian Wells title repeat with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 …
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NYC end Miami's winning start, Atlanta impress
Mar 12 2023
Inter Miami's winning start to the Major League Soccer season ended with a 1-0 loss to New York City FC at Yankee …
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Mathews hits ton as Sri Lanka build target for New Zealand
Mar 12 2023
A classy century from Angelo Mathews revived Sri Lanka's fortunes and set them up for a challenging total as they …
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Murray makes it through in two at Indian Wells
Mar 12 2023
Former world number one Andy Murray didn't need any marathon match heroics on Saturday as he eased into the third round …
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On-point Swiatek breezes into Indian Wells 3rd round
Mar 12 2023
It takes more than unexpectedly breezy weather to blow world number one Iga Swiatek off course.
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NWSL returns to Utah with expansion team for 2024
Mar 12 2023
The Utah Royals will return to the National Women's Soccer League as a 2024 expansion club owned by the same group that …
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Ailing Tsitsipas downplays Indian Wells chances
Mar 09 2023
Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas downplayed his expectations for the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Wednesday, …
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Mendis falls for 87 as Sri Lanka reach 209-3 in New Zealand Test
Mar 09 2023
Sri Lanka reached 209-3 at tea after being asked to bat on the first day of the first Test in Christchurch, despite New …
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Alcaraz chases Indian Wells title and return to No. 1
Mar 09 2023
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz can replace Novak Djokovic with a victory at the Indian Wells ATP Masters, and the 19-year-old …
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Durant misses Phoenix home debut after warm-up injury
Mar 09 2023
Kevin Durant's long-awaited home debut for the Phoenix Suns was put on hold Wednesday after the NBA superstar suffered …
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Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend suing over acrimonious split: court filing
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Tiger Woods's ex-girlfriend has filed a lawsuit seeking to be released from a nondisclosure agreement she says the golf …
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Netflix documentary useful tool in promoting tennis featured players say
Mar 09 2023
World number three Casper Ruud would like to see the Netflix tennis docu-series Break Point look more at on-court …
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Losing culture? Mbappe's PSG reflect on latest Champions League failure
Mar 09 2023
Paris Saint-Germain were convinced that persuading Kylian Mbappe to stay would finally deliver them Champions League …
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Mendis races to 73 as Sri Lanka reach 120-1 in first NZ Test
Mar 09 2023
Kusal Mendis raced to 73 not out off just 51 balls as Sri Lanka made light of bowler-friendly conditions to reach 120-1 …
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'That's our maximum', admits Mbappe after latest PSG exit
Mar 08 2023
Kylian Mbappe admitted that Paris Saint-Germain had performed to their "maximum" despite slumping to another early …
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Milan hold off toothless Tottenham to reach Champions League quarters
Mar 08 2023
Antonio Conte said Tottenham still need time to become a European force after bowing out in the last 16 of the Champions …
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'He rescued us': Bayern's Nagelsmann lauds defender De Ligt
Mar 08 2023
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said Matthijs de Ligt "rescued" his side after the Dutch defender made a vital …
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Morant to miss four more games but faces no police charges
Mar 08 2023
The Memphis Grizzlies said Wednesday Ja Morant will miss at least four more games as police confirmed the NBA star will …
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'Frustrating and disappointing' - PSG coach Galtier laments Champions League exit
Mar 08 2023
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier admitted the French side had no option but to accept their latest early …
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Choupo-Moting helps Bayern past PSG, into Champions League last eight
Mar 08 2023
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored against his former club as Bayern Munich ended the Champions League hopes of Paris …
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All Black Scott Barrett commits to NZ Rugby until 2025
Mar 08 2023
All Blacks forward Scott Barrett has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025, it was …
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Tsitsipas says shoulder a stumbling block at Indian Wells
Mar 08 2023
Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas downplayed his expectations for the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Wednesday, …
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Swiatek starts from scratch in Indian Wells WTA title defense
Mar 08 2023
Iga Swiatek, learning to navigate the expectations piled on a world number one, says she's looking forward not back as …
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Milan hold off toothless Tottenham to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 08 2023
AC Milan progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2012 as the Italian champions …
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Bayern see off PSG to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 08 2023
Bayern Munich ended the Champions League hopes of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, beating the French club 2-0 in the …
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'Special player' Hogg set for 100th Scotland cap
Mar 08 2023
Scotland stalwart Stuart Hogg was labelled a "special player" by defence coach Steve Tandy on Wednesday, with the …
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Ireland's Van der Flier wary of Slam talk ahead of Scotland match
Mar 08 2023
Josh van der Flier said on Wednesday it would be "naive" of Ireland to talk about a Grand Slam ahead of their Six …
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France's Jalibert out of England Six Nations clash after injury
Mar 08 2023
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert has been ruled out of this weekend's Six Nations match against England after suffering …
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Motie leads West Indies fightback against South Africa in 2nd Test
Mar 08 2023
Aiden Markram helped South Africa race to a strong start before the West Indies fought back on the first day of the …
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Impressive Pogacar wins 4th stage to lead Paris-Nice
Mar 08 2023
Two-time former Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar climbed to the overall lead of Paris-Nice after an impressive …
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Jenkins adamant Wales pain will lead to Rugby World Cup gain
Mar 08 2023
Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes his team's current woes could end up helping them by the time they travel to …
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Man City's Walker faces indecent exposure investigation
Mar 08 2023
Police have launched an investigation into allegations that Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker indecently …
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Pogacar climbs to Paris-Nice lead with fourth stage win
Mar 08 2023
Two-time former Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar climbed to the overall lead of Paris-Nice after winning …
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Motie leads West Indies fight back against South Africa in 2nd Test
Mar 08 2023
Aiden Markram helped South Africa race to a strong start before the West Indies fought back on the first day of the …
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France's Jalibert a doubt for England Six Nations clash after injury
Mar 08 2023
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is a serious doubt to face England in the Six Nations this weekend after suffering an …
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Ten Hag sticks with Fernandes as United captain after Liverpool pain
Mar 08 2023
Erik ten Hag launched a robust defence of Bruno Fernandes on Wednesday after the Manchester United captain was branded a …
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Markram leads South Africa to strong start against West Indies
Mar 08 2023
Aiden Markram fell four runs short of a second century in successive matches as South Africa got off to a strong start …
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Lineker defiant after comparing UK asylum plan to Nazi-era Germany
Mar 08 2023
England football great turned television presenter Gary Lineker refused to back down after coming under fire for …
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'Nonsense' to suggest Man Utd gave up against Liverpool, says Rashford
Mar 08 2023
Marcus Rashford defended Manchester United's effort in a historic 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool, with the Red …
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Prominent French sports pundit on trial on sex assault charge
Mar 08 2023
A prominent French TV sports journalist went on trial Wednesday, accused of sexually assaulting three women.
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WPL auction changed our sport forever: Alyssa Healy
Mar 08 2023
Australia's Alyssa Healy said Wednesday that the Women's Premier League will inspire more Indian girls to take up the …
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Murray 'won't go nuts' if Wimbledon scraps Russia ban
Mar 08 2023
Andy Murray has said he will "not be going nuts" if Russian and Belarusian players are allowed to feature at this year's …
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France coach Diacre under pressure as tensions grow ahead of Women's World Cup
Mar 08 2023
The Women's World Cup is just a few months away but France's preparations for the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand …
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Disappointed Dortmund must regroup to keep title dreams alive
Mar 08 2023
Moments after his side's controversial last 16 exit to Chelsea on Tuesday, Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic gave his …
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Japan's Ohtani primed but nervous for World Baseball Classic debut
Mar 08 2023
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani said Wednesday he was nervous but raring to go for his World Baseball Classic debut in …
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South Africa make fast start in second Test against West Indies
Mar 08 2023
Aiden Markram made a half century as South Africa raced to a fast start on the first day of the second Test against the …
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Merckx's Tour win record 'just a number' says sprint king Cavendish
Mar 08 2023
Mark Cavendish says he is not thinking about beating cycling icon Eddy Merckx's record of stage wins at the Tour De …
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World's largest cricket stadium in India with link to Trump
Mar 08 2023
India will host Australia from Thursday at the biggest cricket stadium in the world for the fourth and final Test.
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Australia's Smith relishes bumper crowd at largest cricket stadium
Mar 08 2023
Stand-in Australia skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday it would be "pretty special" to play in front of what promises to …
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Netherlands stun Cuba in World Baseball Classic opener
Mar 08 2023
The Netherlands shrugged off nerves to stun Cuba 4-2 in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday in …
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Australia's Smith hopes for 'bigger totals' on fourth Test pitch
Mar 08 2023
Stand-in Australia skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday the pitch for the fourth Test looks good for batsmen and different …
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Australia's Smith still in dark about pitch for final India Test
Mar 08 2023
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday that Australia still did not know which pitch the crunch final Test against …
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Netherlands beat Cuba in World Baseball Classic opener
Mar 08 2023
The Netherlands beat Cuba 4-2 in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, stunning the Caribbean …
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No Giannis, no problem as Bucks sink Orlando; Sixers down Wolves
Mar 08 2023
The Milwaukee Bucks shrugged off the injury absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to tighten their grip on top spot in the …
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Haitian minnows rout Austin FC in CONCACAF Champions League
Mar 08 2023
Austin FC's hopes of a deep run in the CONCACAF Champions League were left in tatters on Tuesday after the Major League …
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New Zealand hope Williamson ready for Sri Lanka despite bereavement
Mar 08 2023
New Zealand expect record-breaking batsman Kane Williamson will be "ready to go" when their Test series starts against …
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Pellegrini's Betis in good hands against Man United
Mar 08 2023
Real Betis were dealt a tough Europa League last 16 draw against Erik ten Hag's Manchester United but the Spanish side …
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Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt
Mar 08 2023
After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent's chest, the referee called a stop to the bout of …
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'Proud' Klinsmann vows to reign over Asia as South Korea boss
Mar 08 2023
Jurgen Klinsmann wants to win the Asian Cup after landing in South Korea on Wednesday to take over the men's national …
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PGA players benefiting from LIV revolution: McIlroy, Rahm
Mar 08 2023
Rory McIlroy admitted on Tuesday that the PGA Tour's top golfers were reaping the benefits of the emergence of the Saudi …
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Chelsea see off Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Mar 08 2023
Chelsea kept their season alive by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to progress to the quarter-finals of …
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'Special night' relieves pressure on Chelsea's Potter
Mar 07 2023
Chelsea manager Graham Potter breathed a sigh of relief after his side finally delivered some return on a world record …
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Basketballer paid fortune as Flamengo mistake him for Wolves player
Mar 07 2023
A 19-year-old Brazilian basketballer feared he was being scammed when his former club Flamengo paid him $366,000 in a …
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Benfica reach Champions League quarters by thrashing Brugge
Mar 07 2023
Goncalo Ramos struck twice to help Benfica romp to a 5-1 Champions League last 16, second leg win over Club Brugge on …
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Conte hopes to energise Spurs players on touchline return
Mar 07 2023
Antonio Conte said he would try to transfer his energy to his players when he returns to the touchline for Tottenham's …
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All Blacks star Savea suspended over throat-slitting gesture
Mar 07 2023
Wellington Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has been suspended for a week after making a throat-slitting gesture towards …
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Vaughan's 'life and livelihood' at stake in racism hearing: lawyer
Mar 07 2023
Michael Vaughan's "life and livelihood" are at stake in the Yorkshire racism hearing, the former England captain's …
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Cort takes overall Paris-Nice lead
Mar 07 2023
Denmark's Magnus Cort moved to the top of the overall standings of Paris-Nice on Tuesday despite Jumbo-Visma winning the …
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PSG can beat Bayern as 'we have Mbappe', says Galtier
Mar 07 2023
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Tuesday the return to full fitness of Kylian Mbappe could see them …
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Faletau says off-field issues have distracted Wales in Six Nations bid
Mar 07 2023
Wales star Taulupe Faletau said on Tuesday it was "hard to give your all" against the backdrop of the contractual …
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Cort Nielsen takes overall Paris-Nice lead
Mar 07 2023
EF Education-Easy Post's Magnus Cort Nielsen moved to the top of the overall standings of Paris-Nice on Tuesday despite …
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UEFA to refund Liverpool fans for Paris Champions League final fiasco
Mar 07 2023
UEFA said Tuesday it will reimburse all Liverpool supporters who attended last year's chaos-hit Champions League final …
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Mane still 'decisive from the bench', warns Bayern boss Nagelsmann
Mar 07 2023
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said star striker Sadio Mane was unlikely to start on Wednesday, but warned …
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Ireland's Sexton expected back for Six Nations trip to Scotland
Mar 07 2023
Captain Johnny Sexton is among several big names expected to return for Ireland's Six Nations visit to Scotland on …
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Children and a career: Women footballers adapt their goals
Mar 07 2023
Women footballers once felt they had to put off motherhood until their playing days were over. Now a few are starting …
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Liverpool owner says commitment 'stronger than ever'
Mar 07 2023
Liverpool's principal owner John W Henry has insisted his commitment to the Premier League club is stronger than ever, …
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South Africa turn to spin for second West Indies Test
Mar 07 2023
Spin pair Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer have been drafted into South Africa's team for the second Test against West …
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UEFA to reimburse Liverpool fans who attended Paris Champions League final
Mar 07 2023
UEFA said Tuesday it will reimburse all Liverpool supporters who attended last year's chaos-hit Champions League final …
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Spurs face uncertain future despite Conte return for AC Milan clash
Mar 07 2023
Antonio Conte is set to return to the bench for Wednesday's decisive Champions League showdown against AC Milan but …
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England's Buttler sees room for improvement ahead of World Cup defence
Mar 07 2023
Captain Jos Buttler warned his England side they have "areas to improve" ahead of their one-day World Cup defence after …
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Cavs sink Celtics in overtime, Sixers roll on
Mar 07 2023
Donovan Mitchell poured in 40 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers sent the Boston Celtics spinning to a third straight …
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Smith relishes 'game of chess' as Australia look to square India series
Mar 07 2023
Stand-in captain Steve Smith is looking forward to a new "game of chess" against India as Australia aim to square the …
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Record-breaking Mbappe determined to carry PSG past Bayern
Mar 07 2023
Kylian Mbappe heads to Munich fresh from a record-breaking weekend with Paris Saint-Germain and determined to lead the …
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PSG clash the true test for Bayern's Champions League recruits
Mar 07 2023
Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday with the stage set for star turns from their 2022-23 additions Sadio …
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New Zealand stand in way of Sri Lanka's world Test final quest
Mar 07 2023
New Zealand will take momentum from their dramatic one-run win over England into this week's first Test against Sri …
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Milan's season in balance ahead of Champions League showdown with Tottenham
Mar 07 2023
AC Milan head to Tottenham Hotspur with a slender lead to protect and their season once again in the balance following a …
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PSG's Neymar will 'come back stronger' from ankle surgery
Mar 07 2023
Neymar promised to "come back stronger" after Paris Saint-Germain said on Monday the forward requires ankle surgery and …
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Toney strikes as Brentford beat London rivals Fulham
Mar 06 2023
Ivan Toney extended his hot-streak as the Brentford striker's 15th Premier League goal this season helped clinch a 3-2 …
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Morant facing police probe over gun video
Mar 06 2023
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is facing a police investigation over a video posted on social media in which he …
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Dortmund focus on Chelsea amid Bellingham speculation
Mar 06 2023
Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said on Monday his side can block out the speculation about Jude Bellingham …
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Potter backs blunt Chelsea to find firepower against Dortmund
Mar 06 2023
Graham Potter said on Monday he is confident goal-shy Chelsea can find their cutting edge to beat Borussia Dortmund and …
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Osimhen targets Scudetto with Napoli, then Premier League move
Mar 06 2023
Serie A top goal-scorer Victor Osimhen said on Monday he dreams of playing in the English Premier League.
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PSG's Neymar needs ankle surgery, set to miss rest of season
Mar 06 2023
Neymar is set to be sidelined for the rest of the season after Paris Saint-Germain said on Monday the forward requires …
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Pedersen produces royal Paris-Nice finish at Fontainebleau
Mar 06 2023
Former world champion Mads Pedersen won a chaotic mass bunch sprint for the finish line at Fontainebleau on Monday to …
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PSG's Neymar needs ankle surgery, out for up to four months
Mar 06 2023
Neymar is set to be sidelined for the rest of the season after Paris Saint-Germain said on Monday the forward will …
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Markram named as South African T20 captain
Mar 06 2023
South Africa's new white-ball coach Rob Walter unveiled his first squads on Monday with Aiden Markram named as the new …
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All-round Shakib gives Bangladesh consolation win over England
Mar 06 2023
Shakib Al Hasan put in a fine all-round performance as Bangladesh pulled off a consolation 50-run win in the third …
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Rashford says Man Utd collapse against Liverpool must not 'define season'
Mar 06 2023
Marcus Rashford said Monday that Manchester United must not let their 7-0 Premier League thrashing by Liverpool define …
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Nortje out as South Africa aim for Test series win over W.Indies
Mar 06 2023
South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for the second Test against the West Indies which starts at the …
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Three things we learned from the Bahrain Grand Prix
Mar 06 2023
Max Verstappen demonstrated that he and Red Bull have the pace to win another world title double when he and Sergio …
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Injured Capuozzo to miss rest of Six Nations
Mar 06 2023
Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo will miss the remainder of the Six Nations following a nagging shoulder injury sustained …
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Shaw sorry for 'embarrassing' Man Utd collapse at Liverpool
Mar 06 2023
Luke Shaw has apologised for a "completely unacceptable" and "disgraceful" 7-0 loss at Liverpool that he says cannot be …
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Scotland's Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after ban
Mar 06 2023
Grant Gilchrist will miss the rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after being handed a three-week ban following his …
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Van Dijk excited by Liverpool's new-look attack
Mar 06 2023
Virgil van Dijk says he is excited by Liverpool's new-look forward line after the 7-0 hammering of bitter rivals …
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'Stand up and fight': Albanian women footballers break taboos
Mar 06 2023
Emanuela Rusta battled combative crowds and misogynistic headlines for years as she navigated Albania's football scene …
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Man Utd attempt reset after mauling by Liverpool
Mar 06 2023
Manchester United's embarrassing 7-0 mauling by Liverpool was a brutal reality check for Erik ten Hag's improving side …
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'Monster' Inoue to fight unbeaten American for world titles
Mar 06 2023
Japan's Naoya Inoue will fight for two world titles in his super-bantamweight debut when he takes on American Stephen …
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Cummins out of final India Test, Smith to skipper Australia
Mar 06 2023
Steve Smith will captain Australia again in the fourth Test against India with Pat Cummins remaining at home with his …
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