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Bolivia, Jamaica close in on World Cup after playoff wins
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Bolivia and Jamaica moved to within one win of returning to the World Cup after decades-long absences on Thursday after …
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Mercedes' Russell fastest in first practice for Japan GP
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George Russell went fastest ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli in an eventful first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix …
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Sabalenka, Sinner keep 'Sunshine Double' in sight with Miami Open wins
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World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday …
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Parents sacrificed all for 15-year-old India prodigy Suryavanshi
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi's parents told AFP how they made a practice pitch in their village in India's poorest state to spark …
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Sabalenka subdues Rybakina to reach Miami Open final
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World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka powered past second-ranked Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday …
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Hornets sting Knicks to maintain playoff push
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Kon Knueppel scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets maintained their late-season charge for an NBA playoff berth with …
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Sinner and Gauff advance with ease at Miami Open
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World number two Jannik Sinner cruised into the ATP and WTA Miami Open semi-finals on Thursday while American fourth …
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Italy stay in World Cup hunt as Wales, Ireland suffer penalty heartbreak
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Italy will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday, …
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Bolivia beat Suriname 2-1 to advance in World Cup playoffs
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Bolivia produced a second-half fightback to shatter Suriname's unlikely dream of World Cup qualification with a 2-1 …
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Mets hammer Pirates on historic day of MLB openers
Mar 26 2026
Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes was sent to the exit after two-thirds of an inning while other pitchers and new technology …
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Czechs fight back to beat Ireland in World Cup play-off
Mar 26 2026
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved two penalties in a shootout to take the Czech Republic past Ireland in their 2026 World Cup …
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Wales' World Cup dream ended by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mar 26 2026
Wales' World Cup dream was ended by defeat on penalties as Bosnia and Herzegovina set up a play-off final against Italy …
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Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil
Mar 26 2026
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over …
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Italy need to climb "Everest" in World Cup play-of final: Gattuso
Mar 26 2026
Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday that Italy still have a mountain to climb with Bosnia and Herzegovina standing between the …
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Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females'
Mar 26 2026
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday only "biological females" will be allowed to compete in women's …
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Italy beat Northern Ireland to keep World Cup hopes alive
Mar 26 2026
Italy's bid to end a 12-year World Cup absence will continue after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday to reach the …
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Gyokeres treble sends Sweden past Ukraine in World Cup play-offs
Mar 26 2026
Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Sweden brushed Ukraine aside 3-1 on Thursday to set up a showdown with Poland for …
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Malinin soars above rivals at worlds as Germans win pairs gold
Mar 26 2026
Ilia Malinin pulled off a stunning short programme on Thursday, a month after his Winter Olympics collapse, to boost his …
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Klopp hails Salah as one of Liverpool's 'all-time greats'
Mar 26 2026
Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as one of the "all-time greats", with his "unmatched numbers" …
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Alexander-Arnold must accept 'unfair' England snub, says Tuchel
Mar 26 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has been "a degree unfair" on Trent Alexander-Arnold after excluding the Real …
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Ko fires 60 to grab early lead at LPGA Ford Championship
Mar 26 2026
New Zealand's Lydia Ko fired a 12-under par 60 to seize a one-stroke lead over South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo in Thursday's …
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Kadioglu fires Turkey past Romania, to brink of World Cup
Mar 26 2026
Turkey kept their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 2002 alive as Ferdi Kadioglu scored a second-half winner …
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Malinin back to his best as third world skating title beckons
Mar 26 2026
Ilia Malinin pulled off a stunning short programme on Thursday, a month after his Winter Olympics collapse, to boost his …
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Sinner rips Tiafoe to reach Miami Open semis
Mar 26 2026
Jannik Sinner dominated Frances Tiafoe for a 6-2, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA …
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Salah would be 'asset' says San Diego FC owner
Mar 26 2026
San Diego FC's billionaire owner Mohamed Mansour on Thursday said his Egyptian compatriot Mohamed Salah would be an …
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IOC's new gender testing throws up multiple questions
Mar 26 2026
The International Olympic Committee's announcement on Thursday that it is reintroducing gender testing to protect the …
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PSG Ligue 1 game postponed in between two legs of Liverpool Champions League tie
Mar 26 2026
Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Ligue 1 clash with Lens scheduled for April 11 has been postponed until mid-May in order …
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Vernon wins wind-hit Tour of Catalonia stage as Pidcock climbs to second
Mar 26 2026
British sprinter Ethan Vernon won stage four of the Tour of Catalonia on Thursday after a high wind warning in the …
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IOC's gender test directive throws up multiple questions
Mar 26 2026
The International Olympic Committee's announcement on Thursday that it is reintroducing gender testing to protect the …
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Senegal victims of 'most blatant scam' in football history: federation
Mar 26 2026
Senegal football boss Abdoulaye Fall on Thursday labelled the decision to strip the country of its 2025 Africa Cup of …
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Former badminton Olympic gold winner Marin retires due to injury
Mar 26 2026
Spanish Olympic badminton gold medal winner Carolina Marin retired from the sport on Thursday after a long struggle with …
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'Get out': Verstappen bans reporter from Japan press conference
Mar 26 2026
Max Verstappen sparked a verbal confrontation ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday when he refused to start his …
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Germany bank on team spirit to end World Cup woes
Mar 26 2026
Germany's collective strength will be key to their World Cup chances later this year, coach Julian Nagelsmann said ahead …
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Mercedes teen ace Antonelli wants more of the same after maiden win
Mar 26 2026
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that his maiden Formula One win had given him more "awareness" of his potential as he and …
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Verstappen says last-minute F1 rule tweak will help only 'a tiny bit'
Mar 26 2026
A despondent Max Verstappen said Thursday that a last-minute tweak to energy-saving rules at this week's Japanese Grand …
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Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game
Mar 26 2026
Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium -- …
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Hamilton says more committed to F1 than ever at 41
Mar 26 2026
A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he was more committed to Formula One "than ever" aged 41 and believes he …
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China bans runner after mid-marathon splits goes viral
Mar 26 2026
A runner who stopped during a marathon in China to pose doing the splits and another who hoarded energy gels have been …
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Murray's 53 points propel Nuggets over Mavs
Mar 26 2026
Denver's Jamal Murray scored 53 points and teammate Nikola Jokic added a monster triple-double as the Nuggets topped the …
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Wilkinson calls for England to find consistency before World Cup
Mar 26 2026
Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson believes Steve Borthwick's outfit needs to find consistency in their results and …
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Norris talks up McLaren chances after double China disaster
Mar 26 2026
Formula One world champion Lando Norris said Thursday he was confident he could still get into title contention after a …
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Teen sprint star Gout Gout 'ready to rock and roll' in Melbourne
Mar 26 2026
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout said Thursday he was "ready to rock and roll" as the teenager targets a …
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Sabalenka and Rybakina to clash again in Miami semi-final
Mar 26 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina on Wednesday booked a blockbuster semi-final at the Miami Open in a …
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Kohli, Suryavanshi to light up IPL as stampede dead remembered
Mar 26 2026
The IPL roars back into action on Saturday super-charged by India's home T20 World Cup triumph, but with sombre memories …
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Embiid, George make triumphant NBA returns in Sixers win
Mar 26 2026
Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George made triumphant returns Wednesday, combining for 63 points in the …
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Former Australian Rules player first to come out as gay
Mar 26 2026
A former Australian Rules player has come out as the sport's first openly gay man, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday …
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McKellar tells Waratahs to 'roll sleeves up' against rivals Brumbies
Mar 26 2026
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has called on his side to "roll our sleeves up and be hungry" as they bid to halt a run …
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Postecoglou 'not done yet' as he watches Spurs and Forest battle relegation
Mar 26 2026
Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped …
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MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase
Mar 26 2026
Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said …
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Former Australian Rules player is first to come out as openly gay
Mar 26 2026
A former Australian Rules star has come out as the sport's first openly gay player, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday …
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London plans two-day mega 100,000-runner marathon
Mar 26 2026
The London marathon could be split across two days next year to reportedly allow up to 100,000 runners to participate …
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No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on for host USA
Mar 26 2026
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, Bill Clinton was in the White House, Nirvana was on the radio, and …
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Bayern beat Man Utd in five-goal women's Champions League thriller
Mar 25 2026
Pernille Harder struck twice to put Bayern Munich on course for the semi-finals of the women's Champions League after a …
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Rybakina outlasts Pegula to reach Miami Open semis
Mar 25 2026
World number two Elena Rybakina shrugged off a slow start to extend her dominance of Jessica Pegula and reach the Miami …
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Video shows Chiefs star Mahomes making progress in NFL comeback
Mar 25 2026
Three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs showed his progress toward an NFL …
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Wales would be 'massive asset' to World Cup, says Bellamy
Mar 25 2026
Craig Bellamy believes Wales would add to the spectacle of the World Cup should they progress through the play-offs to …
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NFL champion Seahawks to open season on September 9
Mar 25 2026
Reigning NFL champion Seattle will kickoff the 2026 campaign at home on September 9, a Wednesday date one day earlier …
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Sakamoto leads skating swansong with 'Time to Say Goodbye' at worlds
Mar 25 2026
In her farewell tournament Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto took a narrow lead over compatriot Mone Chiba during …
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Silver vows NBA tanking solution before draft, seeks Euroleague partnership
Mar 25 2026
The NBA will have a solution by June to teams "tanking" to try and obtain a better NBA Draft spot, commissioner Adam …
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Barca build huge lead on Real Madrid in Women's Champions League quarters
Mar 25 2026
Barcelona powered into a commanding 6-2 lead on rivals Real Madrid in an all-Spanish women's Champions League …
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World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president
Mar 25 2026
Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once …
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NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas
Mar 25 2026
The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize the league to explore potential expansion teams for Las Vegas …
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World champions England still 'unfinished' ahead of Six Nations, says Mitchell
Mar 25 2026
John Mitchell believes there is still more to come from his "unfinished" England side as the world champions bid for an …
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Gattuso says Italy's World Cup play-off 'biggest match' of career
Mar 25 2026
Gennaro Gattuso on Wednesday called Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland the most important …
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Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision
Mar 25 2026
Senegal have lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of …
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South Africa seal T20 series win in New Zealand
Mar 25 2026
South Africa completed a 3-2 series win over New Zealand on Wednesday as Connor Esterhuizen smacked 75 off 33 balls to …
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'Relieved' McGrath claims career first crystal globe in slalom
Mar 25 2026
Atle Lie McGrath wrapped up the men's slalom World Cup title on Wednesday as he held off the challenge from a rampant …
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US ski star Shiffrin wins overall World Cup title for sixth time
Mar 25 2026
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin held off Emma Aicher to wrap up the overall World Cup title for a sixth time after …
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Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for Liverpool
Mar 25 2026
Mohamed Salah's long goodbye from Liverpool signals the end of a glorious era and leaves the Premier League giants …
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McEvoy says best is to come after breaking long-standing swim record
Mar 25 2026
Cameron McEvoy said Wednesday he can "get faster" after breaking one of swimming's oldest world records, but the …
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Sinner powers past Michelsen to reach Miami quarter-finals
Mar 25 2026
Jannik Sinner powered into the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, defeating unseeded American Alex Michelsen in …
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France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly
Mar 25 2026
Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight …
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Italy hoping to end World Cup pain as play-offs loom
Mar 25 2026
Italy are hoping to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup as one of the planet's most important footballing nations …
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Verstappen's Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
Mar 25 2026
Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight …
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Gauff outlasts Bencic to reach Miami semi-finals
Mar 25 2026
Coco Gauff battled past Belinda Bencic to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the first time on Tuesday with a …
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Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament
Mar 25 2026
Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off …
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Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Mar 25 2026
Mohamed Salah is to leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League champions announced Tuesday ending an …
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Sinner downs Michelsen to reach Miami Open quarter-finals
Mar 25 2026
Jannik Sinner powered into the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, defeating unseeded American Alex Michelsen in …
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Advantage Arsenal in women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea
Mar 24 2026
Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo were all on target as Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium …
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Garner dreams of World Cup glory in bid to replicate England under-21 success
Mar 24 2026
James Garner said on Tuesday he has set his sights on winning the World Cup after being called into the England senior …
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Beerensteyn goal gives Wolfsburg edge over Lyon in Women's Champions League
Mar 24 2026
A first half goal from Dutch striker Lineth Beerensteyn was enough for Wolfsburg to snatch a precious 1-0 win over Lyon …
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Toronto unveils upgraded World Cup venue after fan scorn
Mar 24 2026
Toronto unveiled its upgraded World Cup stadium on Tuesday, insisting that temporary seating installed to meet FIFA …
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'Illustrious' Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Mar 24 2026
Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egypt forward announced on …
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Lukaku to miss Belgium World Cup warm-up trip to US
Mar 24 2026
Belgium's all-time leading goalscorer Romelu Lukaku will miss his country's visit to the United States for two 2026 …
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Griezmann to leave Atletico for Orlando at end of season
Mar 24 2026
Antoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid for MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season, the two clubs announced …
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Supporters' group file lawsuit against 'excessive' World Cup ticket prices
Mar 24 2026
The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) group filed a lawsuit on Tuesday with the European Commission targeting football's …
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Shiffrin closes on World Cup overall title with slalom win
Mar 24 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin extended her overall World Cup lead with an imperious display to win the slalom at the World Cup finals …
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New Nice mayor poses a 'real problem' for 2030 Winter Olympics
Mar 24 2026
The 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, already bedevilled by several senior executives quitting, faces another …
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Pinheiro Braathen wins World Cup giant slalom title after Odermatt crashes
Mar 24 2026
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed the men's giant slalom World Cup title on Tuesday after the discipline's leader Marco …
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World Snooker Championship to stay at Crucible
Mar 24 2026
Sheffield's Crucible will remain home to the World Snooker Championship until at least 2045, ending fears that the …
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IPL's Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead
Mar 24 2026
Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will keep 11 seats at their M. Chinnaswamy Stadium empty in …
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Mbappe says injury is behind him, all systems go for World Cup
Mar 24 2026
French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is "behind him" and …
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Tiger Woods to return to action in TGL with Masters looming
Mar 24 2026
Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays Tuesday in the TGL golf league, weeks after …
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Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup
Mar 24 2026
The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four …
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Malinin and Sakamoto seek solace at figure skating worlds as Olympic champions absent
Mar 24 2026
US star Ilia Malinin returns to the ice seeking the solace of a third straight world figure skating title after his …
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Pistons halt Lakers streak while Spurs, Thunder win
Mar 24 2026
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points as the Detroit Pistons halted the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game winning …
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Rennie shakes up All Blacks backroom team as 2027 World Cup looms
Mar 24 2026
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie on Tuesday named his backroom team to take New Zealand through to next year's …
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Sinner, Sabalenka march on in Miami as more seeds crash out
Mar 24 2026
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka kept their "Sunshine Double" dreams alive with emphatic victories at the ATP/WTA Miami …
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Champion Mensik, Medvedev dumped out of Miami Open
Mar 23 2026
Defending champion Jakub Mensik was bundled out of the Miami Open on Monday, losing a gruelling three-set battle against …
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Stokes eager to lead England recovery after 'hardest period of captaincy'
Mar 23 2026
Ben Stokes reckons the past three months have been the "hardest period" of his time as England captain but is determined …
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Dodgers eye 'threepeat' as new MLB season welcomes robot umpires
Mar 23 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers launch their bid for a World Series hat-trick as Major League Baseball's new season gets under …
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Medvedev ousted by Cerundolo at Miami Open
Mar 23 2026
Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Miami Open on Monday, losing a roller-coaster three-set third round battle against …
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