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'Unbelievable' Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
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Dutch debutant Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in a chaotic sprint finish sparked by a crash five …
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McIlroy hoping for 'home' comforts at Scottish, British Opens
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Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he hopes staying at "home" will stand him in good stead for the upcoming Scottish Open …
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Britain's Fery to face Zverev in Wimbledon semi-finals
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British wildcard Arthur Fery extended his sensational Wimbledon run into a semi-final against French Open champion …
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Noskova aims to emulate Kvitova after reaching first Wimbledon semi
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Linda Noskova wants to emulate childhood hero Petra Kvitova after the Czech ninth seed reached her first Wimbledon …
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Zverev sees off Fritz to make first Wimbledon semi-final
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French Open champion Alexander Zverev romped to a comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz on Wednesday to reach his …
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Britain's Fery becomes first wildcard to reach Wimbledon semis in 25 years
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Arthur Fery became the first man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard in 25 years after the Briton extended …
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France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
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France coach Didier Deschamps revealed Wednesday that an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the …
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Korda chases third major as Kim revisits Evian-winning chip
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The Evian Championship tees off by the lake in Evian on Thursday with Nelly Korda chasing a third women's major of the …
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Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
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Dutch debutant Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in a chaotic sprint finish after a crash just over …
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Putellas joins star cast at London City Lionesses
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Two-time women's Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses in the latest coup for the Women's …
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Kostyuk sets up Wimbledon semi-final against Noskova
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Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda …
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Noskova reaches first Wimbledon semi-final
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Czech ninth seed Linda Noskova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 6-3, 7-5 win against Belgium's Elise …
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Kostyuk powers into second straight Slam semi-final at Wimbledon
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Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk reached her second consecutive Grand Slam semi-final with a dominant last-eight victory over …
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Cleary leads NSW past Queensland to regain State of Origin crown
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Superstar Nathan Cleary bagged a double as New South Wales upset Queensland 30-12 in Brisbane to claim the State of …
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Dalic quits after 'incredible era' as Croatia coach
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Croatia's most successful football coach, Zlatko Dalic, resigned on Wednesday, ending a tenure that included taking the …
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Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty
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Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa …
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Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
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The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 …
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Swiss party into the night after reaching World Cup quarter-finals
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Wednesday hailed Switzerland's "historic" achievement in reaching the football World Cup …
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France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way
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France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster …
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Ex-Australia cricketer MacGill loses appeal against cocaine conviction
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Former Australia Test cricketer Stuart MacGill lost an appeal Wednesday against his conviction and sentence over a …
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World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory
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The World Cup is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from …
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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with …
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Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager
Jul 07 2026
Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed manager of English Premier League side Fulham, the club …
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'A nice surprise': Marathon man Djokovic revels in Wimbledon epic
Jul 07 2026
Novak Djokovic admitted even he was surprised by his ability to out-last Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic that …
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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on …
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Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster
Jul 07 2026
Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic …
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Wimbledon day 9: Who said what
Jul 07 2026
Key quotes from the ninth day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Tuesday:
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Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon
Jul 07 2026
Novak Djokovic survived the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set …
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'Flunked': US soccer seeks answers as World Cup dream shattered
Jul 07 2026
Despite hiring an elite coach, talking up a "golden generation" of players and even benefiting from White House pressure …
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Rain hands West Indies series win over Sri Lanka
Jul 07 2026
West Indies completed their first home Test series triumph for four years when the second and final match against Sri …
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Mbappe revels in captain's role for France at World Cup
Jul 07 2026
Kylian Mbappe's critics might say he has not always been a true team player but the France superstar is revelling in his …
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Messi 'didn't want to go home' as Argentina comeback stuns Egypt
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals were "a …
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Iyer's India 'atrocious' in record 125-run T20 defeat by England
Jul 07 2026
India captain Shreyas Iyer said his side had been "atrocious" after suffering their worst ever T20 defeat, in terms of …
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Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan
Jul 07 2026
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after …
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England quicks star as India suffer record 125-run T20 defeat
Jul 07 2026
India suffered their worst ever T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at …
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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on …
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'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak
Jul 07 2026
As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on …
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Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance
Jul 07 2026
It is Donald Trump's signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his "Y.M.C.A." moves after he intervened …
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I can still win another Grand Slam, says Osaka after Wimbledon exit
Jul 07 2026
Naomi Osaka insists she can still win a fifth Grand Slam title despite seeing another good opportunity pass her by with …
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Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks
Jul 07 2026
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is confident key playmaker Finn Russell will return for Saturday's Nations Championship …
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Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters
Jul 07 2026
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of Egypt on …
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IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains
Jul 07 2026
More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted …
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Zverev, Cobolli targeting rematch at Wimbledon
Jul 07 2026
Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli bid to set up a rematch of their French Open final on Wednesday at Wimbledon, with …
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Lidl-Trek celebrate 'perfect' day at Tour de France
Jul 07 2026
Czech rider Mathias Vacek celebrated the "perfect" day for his Lidl-Trek team after former world champion Mads Pedersen …
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Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report
Jul 07 2026
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland …
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Muchova ends Osaka run to reach Wimbledon semis
Jul 07 2026
Karolina Muchova ended Naomi Osaka's bid for a first Wimbledon title as the Czech 10th seed beat the four-time Grand …
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Nordic joy as Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
Jul 07 2026
Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth …
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Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis
Jul 07 2026
Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended …
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Zverev reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 07 2026
Alexander Zverev made the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, finishing off his suspended last-16 tie against …
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Australia's Mooney back at No 1 in batting rankings after World Cup heroics
Jul 07 2026
Australia's Beth Mooney has returned to number one in the women's T20 batting rankings after winning the player of the …
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Sinner conquers heat, sets up potential Djokovic clash at Wimbledon
Jul 07 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into …
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Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
Jul 07 2026
Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth …
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IOC shuffle 2030 Winter Games events and promise gender parity
Jul 07 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that freeride skiing and snowboarding events, as well as …
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Harry Kane calls for calm after England's World Cup epic against Mexico
Jul 07 2026
Harry Kane said England need to "calm down" after the emotionally draining win over Mexico that took them through to the …
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France get ready to face 'lost treasure' Bouaddi in Morocco World Cup clash
Jul 07 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France's midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn't want to wait …
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'Veteran' Gauff completes Slam semi-final set with Wimbledon fightback
Jul 07 2026
Coco Gauff produced another gritty comeback to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon on Tuesday and become …
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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to …
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Serena wants to play again before US Open, says coach
Jul 07 2026
Serena Williams wants to play singles tournaments before the US Open, unlike her preparation for Wimbledon, the American …
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Paris FC confirm Rosenior taking over as coach
Jul 07 2026
Paris FC on Tuesday announced that Liam Rosenior was taking over as coach.
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Belgium boosted by Balogun furore: Tielemans
Jul 07 2026
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans revealed his team had been fired up by the uproar surrounding Folarin Balogun after the …
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'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit
Jul 07 2026
US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban but …
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Jul 07 2026
Fired-up Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament …
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Paraguay govt slams lawmaker for racially abusing France's Mbappe
Jul 07 2026
Paraguay's government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after …
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Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row
Jul 07 2026
Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win …
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Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends
Jul 07 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all …
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Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters
Jul 06 2026
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream and reach the quarter-finals as the …
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Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
Jul 06 2026
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending …
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Ronaldo 'won't make rash decisions' following last World Cup game
Jul 06 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he won't rush into a decision about his future following Portugal's exit to Spain in his …
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Egypt coach Hassan says Palestinian suffering 'a shame on the world'
Jul 06 2026
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said at the World Cup on Monday that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a "shame on …
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US embraces Balogun World Cup reprieve as world seethes
Jul 06 2026
American soccer fans have largely welcomed FIFA's move to lift striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban even as the rest …
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NBA Kings waive six-time All-Star forward DeRozan
Jul 06 2026
Six-time NBA All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan, a 17-season veteran, was waived by the Sacramento Kings on Monday after two …
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FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve
Jul 06 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald …
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov, Paolini into Wimbledon quarters
Jul 06 2026
Britain's Arthur Fery defeated fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov in a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon …
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Spain win it late to give Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
Jul 06 2026
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over …
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Greaves and Hope centuries usher West Indies towards safety
Jul 06 2026
Patient centuries by Justin Greaves and Shai Hope ushered the West Indies towards safety on the fourth day of the second …
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Mbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
Jul 06 2026
Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially …
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'I celebrated in bed' -- Norway's Solbakken stays grounded after beating Brazil
Jul 06 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken admitted Monday he celebrated his team's historic World Cup win over Brazil by getting …
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Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
Jul 06 2026
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end …
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For Trump's World Cup, 'America First' collides with world's game
Jul 06 2026
The United States famously is less passionate about soccer than most countries, but with President Donald Trump in …
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Wimbledon day 8: Who said what
Jul 06 2026
Key quotes from the eighth day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Monday:
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Antetokounmpo says goodbye to Milwaukee in video
Jul 06 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell to Milwaukee Bucks supporters in a video message posted Monday on social media as his …
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Fairytale Fery sinks Dimitrov to make Grand Slam history at Wimbledon
Jul 06 2026
Britain's Arthur Fery extended his fairytale run at Wimbledon with a dramatic five-set win against Grigor Dimitrov that …
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Fritz powers past Bublik, into Wimbledon last eight again
Jul 06 2026
Taylor Fritz eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the fourth time in five years on Monday with a dominant …
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Ovechkin won't say next NHL season will be his last
Jul 06 2026
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL all-time scoring leader who has signed a one-year deal to return to the Washington Capitals, on …
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Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster
Jul 06 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final showdown if the title rivals win their …
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Pogacar back in 'special' yellow after Tour de France stage three victory
Jul 06 2026
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the "special" leader's …
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England's World Cup campaign takes flight with Mexico win
Jul 06 2026
England ignited their World Cup campaign with a breathless, unforgettable victory in Mexico City -- a result hailed as …
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Tour de France stage record still 'far away' for Pogacar
Jul 06 2026
Tadej Pogacar said that he was just living in the moment as he wracked up his 22nd Tour de France stage victory on …
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Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'
Jul 06 2026
Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the …
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Japanese forward Hachimura signs with Clippers: reports
Jul 06 2026
Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles …
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Belgian federation 'challenges eligibility' of Balogun before World Cup clash
Jul 06 2026
The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) said on Monday it had challenged the decision to allow American striker Folarin …
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Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
Jul 06 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a …
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Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash
Jul 06 2026
Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run in the last 16 on Monday, ahead of wildcard Grigor Dimitrov's clash …
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 3rd stage, takes yellow
Jul 06 2026
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the leader's yellow jersey …
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Paolini ends Eala run to reach Wimbledon quarters
Jul 06 2026
Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final for two years, edging out rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala …
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Folarin Balogun affair -- Who said what
Jul 06 2026
The decision to defer US star Folarin Balogun's one match World Cup suspension following President Donald Trump's phone …
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Cobolli makes second successive Wimbledon quarter-final
Jul 06 2026
Italy's Flavio Cobolli reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for a second successive year, defeating Australian fifth …
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Three things we learned from the British Grand Prix
Jul 06 2026
Not for the first time a Formula One race director decided, controversially it seemed, to end a Grand Prix with a slow …
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Mertens reaches Wimbledon last eight for first time
Jul 06 2026
Belgium's Elise Mertens reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czech 21st …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they play Belgium in what will be a spicy …
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Rennes buy young striker Mayenda from Sunderland
Jul 06 2026
Rennes have signed Spain under-21 striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland of the Premier League.
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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch
Jul 06 2026
US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker …
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