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Blues relish chance to defy Crusaders home finals record
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Coach Vern Cotter says his Auckland Blues will be undaunted by the challenge of ending the Canterbury Crusaders' …
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Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash
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Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna …
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Who said what: French Open day 7
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Key quotes from the seventh day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Saturday:
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Arteta's Arsenal realise evolution needed after PSG final loss
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The last time Arsenal reached a Champions League final they lost it, and then it took 20 long years to claw their way …
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Toulouse seal top spot and Top 14 semi-final berth
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Toulouse confirmed their place in the Top 14 semi-finals and secured a first-place finish in the regular season with a …
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PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
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Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 …
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Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova
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Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end her Roland Garros …
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PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeat
AFP - 3h ago
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after …
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Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says Rice
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Declan Rice believes Arsenal will bounce back from the heartbreak of losing the Champions League final to Paris …
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'Gutted' Arsenal fans lament Champions League loss
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Arsenal fans who packed out pubs across north London hoping to witness their team win the Champions League for the first …
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Scotland's Gilmour out of World Cup with knee injury
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Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's …
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Minhas leaves Australia in a spin as Pakistan win milestone ODI
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Spinner Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistan bowler to take five wickets on his ODI debut on Saturday as the hosts …
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'This is even bigger', says Luis Enrique as PSG retain Champions League
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his team's second UEFA Champions League triumph as "even bigger" than …
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Ukraine's Oliynykova says tennis must stop 'accepting' Russians who support war
AFP - 6h ago
Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova on Saturday called on the WTA to take action against players who support Russia's …
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Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over
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Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous …
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Fernandez surges to shock Italian MotoGP sprint win, Martin breaks Mugello speed record
AFP - 6h ago
Spain's Raul Fernandez caused a major upset by speeding to a shock win in Saturday's sprint race at the Italian MotoGP, …
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'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final
AFP - 5h ago
As the hours wind down to Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attacking …
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Sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open
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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a first French Open title by easing past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 in …
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Tim Ream to captain World Cup co-hosts USA
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Veteran defender Tim Ream will captain the United States at the World Cup, as the co-hosts seek to make a deep run at …
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Ancelotti says Neymar fit for 'first or second' World Cup match
AFP - 4h ago
Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World …
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Vingegaard on verge of Giro glory after powering to penultimate stage
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Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Giro d'Italia after showcasing his power in the mountains to win Saturday's …
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Minhas helps Pakistan dismiss Australia for 200 in first ODI
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Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistani to take five wickets on his one-day international debut as Pakistan spun …
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Gujarat's Gill banks on home advantage in final against Bengaluru
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Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he is not burdened by expectations of home fans and will make use …
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Sabalenka, Osaka set up French Open clash, Gauff eyes second week
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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday set up a blockbuster last-16 meeting at …
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Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run
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Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, …
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Shnaider beats Oliynykova at French Open
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Russian Diana Shnaider beat Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova at the French Open on Saturday in a match overshadowed by …
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Liverpool sack Slot after disastrous Premier League title defence
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Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous …
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Vallejo apologises for criticising woman umpire at French Open
AFP - 2h ago
Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo apologised for the remarks he made about the woman umpire who officiated …
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Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot
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Liverpool sacked head coach Arne Slot on Saturday after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title.
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Championship leader Bezzecchi claims Italian MotoGP pole
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Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the Italian MotoGP on Saturday after breaking the lap record at Mugello and …
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Kohli and Bengaluru eye second IPL crown in final against Gujarat
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Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their second straight IPL title against an upbeat Gujarat …
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Sooryavanshi, 15, 'more than ready' for India call-up: Sangakkara
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Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the cricket world in a stunning IPL season for Rajasthan Royals -- …
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Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman
AFP - 13h ago
Harry Kane is the ultimate specialist in Thomas Tuchel's England squad of World Cup "specialists" -- a man who has taken …
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Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes
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Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal …
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Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory
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For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his …
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Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
AFP - 13h ago
Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he …
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England brace for Croatia reunion in World Cup Group L
AFP - 12h ago
Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to …
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DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises
AFP - 12h ago
Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence as the vast central Africa …
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Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash
AFP - 10h ago
For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion …
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Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final
AFP - 9h ago
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown.
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Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil
AFP - 9h ago
The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at …
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Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup squad despite injury
AFP - 3h ago
Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David were the star names in Canada's World Cup squad as coach Jesse Marsch unveiled the …
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Knicks most talented since last title says Lucas, '73 champion
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Jerry Lucas, who helped spark the New York Knicks to their most recent NBA crown in 1973, says this year's team is the …
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Top remaining men's seed Zverev wobbles but beats Halys
May 29 2026
Alexander Zverev brought the curtain down on a dramatic Friday at the French Open with a late-night 6-4, 6-3, 5-7 6-2 …
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Fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback
May 29 2026
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper …
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MLB Brewers pitcher Uribe gets one-game ban for mound antics
May 29 2026
Milwaukee relief pitcher Abner Uribe was issued a one-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Friday for his mound …
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Wahi scores brace as Nice thump Saint Etienne in French Ligue 1 play-off
May 29 2026
Elye Wahi's late brace helped Nice beat former French giants Saint Etienne 4-1 on Friday to retain their place in Ligue …
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Fonseca stays grounded after French Open win over Djokovic
May 29 2026
Joao Fonseca insisted he would not get ahead of himself after coming of age with a stunning comeback victory over Novak …
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Barcelona sign winger Gordon from Newcastle
May 29 2026
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 …
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'I don't know': Djokovic unsure on French Open future
May 29 2026
Novak Djokovic said he didn't know if he would play at the French Open again after his latest quest for a record 25th …
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Who said what: French Open day 6
May 29 2026
Key quotes from the sixth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Friday:
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Foster misses penalty as Nicaragua frustrate South Africa
May 29 2026
Burnley striker Lyle Foster missed a penalty as 2026 World Cup qualifiers South Africa drew 0-0 with Nicaragua in chilly …
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Barcelona sign Gordon from Newcastle
May 29 2026
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 …
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Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Fonseca
May 29 2026
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper …
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Lyon 'best solution' to replace Nice for ice events at 2030 Winter Games
May 29 2026
Organisers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps said on Friday that Lyon was now "the best solution" to host …
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Sooryavanshi's 96 in vain as Gujarat down Rajasthan to reach final
May 29 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 was in vain as Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets on …
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'Age doesn't matter' says veteran Curacao boss Advocaat
May 29 2026
Dick Advocaat believes that he and former Old Firm rival Martin O'Neill are proof of how veteran managers can still be …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'own' Champions League final
May 29 2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta called on his players to "own the moment" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash …
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French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire
May 29 2026
An attack by Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on a woman umpire was "unacceptable" and will result in a "significant …
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Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19
May 29 2026
Jonas Vingegaard took another step towards winning his first Giro d'Italia on Friday after emerging unscathed from a …
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Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence
May 29 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps warned against being over confident ahead of his side's bid to win a second World Cup in …
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PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis Enrique
May 29 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team are not favourites to defend their crown in Saturday's …
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PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory
May 29 2026
Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of …
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PSG still 'hungry' for Champions League glory: Dembele
May 29 2026
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele insisted his team are still hungry for European glory ahead of Saturday's …
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Swiatek advances at French Open as Djokovic faces Fonseca
May 29 2026
Iga Swiatek booked her place in the last 16 of the French Open on Friday, while Novak Djokovic will seek to capitalise …
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Andreeva sweeps into last 16 at French Open
May 29 2026
Women's eighth seed Mirra Andreeva blew past Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in the third round at the French Open on Friday.
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McCullum urges England to 'box smart' like New Zealand
May 29 2026
England coach Brendon McCullum said his side can learn from a New Zealand side who "box smart" when they face his native …
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France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery
May 29 2026
France and Toulon wing Gael Drean will undergo heart surgery for a genetic condition which will sideline him for several …
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Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over
May 29 2026
Jhonatan Narvaez has dropped out of the Giro d'Italia, his team said on Friday, ending the Ecuadorian's bid for the …
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Anti-Israel tennis ball protest disrupts Ireland-Qatar football tie
May 29 2026
Irish football fans disrupted Ireland's friendly with World Cup participants Qatar in Dublin late Thursday by throwing …
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Swiatek qualifies for French Open last 16
May 29 2026
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Magda …
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France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
May 29 2026
France defender Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new …
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Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says Bertoni
May 29 2026
Argentina are contenders to successfully defend their World Cup crown but their chances will be undermined if coach …
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Azmoun: Iran's absent talisman unafraid of controversy
May 29 2026
Sardar Azmoun is Iran's third top scorer in history with a successful club career behind him but is set to miss out on …
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'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy
May 29 2026
Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren …
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Rayasi's Bordeaux-Begles expecting 'tough' Top 14 run-in
May 29 2026
Bordeaux-Begles' Fiji winger Salesi Rayasi says claiming a French Top 14 and Champions Cup double will be a challenge …
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Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG
May 29 2026
Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are …
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Argentina eye World Cup double ahead of Group J opener
May 29 2026
Holders Argentina arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully …
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Norway's natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stage
May 29 2026
Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation …
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Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup
May 29 2026
After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier …
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France headline tough World Cup Group I as Mbappe faces Haaland
May 29 2026
Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the …
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Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game
May 29 2026
With Jannik Sinner's shock French Open exit blowing the men's draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the …
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Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?
May 29 2026
Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football …
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Football eyes NFL throne says 1994 World Cup architect
May 29 2026
Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup – the tournament that forced America to take …
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Aliens and fine art for 'weird kid' who became top MMA fighter
May 29 2026
Her mum thought she was a "weird kid" when she wanted to study art, she forged a path for black women in mixed martial …
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Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures
May 29 2026
Spectators at a top beach volleyball competition in Japan this weekend will be banned from taking photos or videos after …
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Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against Thunder
May 29 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven in their thrilling NBA Western …
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Moana Pasifika prepare to bid farewell to Super Rugby
May 29 2026
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has urged his financially stricken team to go out on a high as the Super Rugby club …
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Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka through
May 29 2026
Jannik Sinner succumbed to illness and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on …
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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
May 29 2026
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled …
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New Zealand World Cup player becomes social media star with influencer help
May 28 2026
New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed …
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Up to Serena to announce comeback, says reported doubles partner Mboko
May 28 2026
Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a …
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NBA teams approve anti-tanking reforms
May 28 2026
NBA teams on Thursday approved reforms intended to discourage teams from deliberately losing games in order to receive …
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Nice back Tunisia defender Ali Abdi amid threats for missing play-off
May 28 2026
Tunisian international Ali Abdi on Thursday received the backing of his French club Nice amid a "barrage of threats" for …
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Osaka says possible Serena Williams return would be 'entertaining'
May 28 2026
Naomi Osaka said she would be "entertained" by a return to tennis from Serena Williams, after reports claimed the …
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Sinner 'hits wall' as French Open bid collapses
May 28 2026
Jannik Sinner said he ran out of energy and "hit the wall" as his 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt in the …
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France's Kouame, 17, youngest man into Slam third round since Nadal
May 28 2026
Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 …
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Defending champion Gauff reaches French Open third round
May 28 2026
Coco Gauff continued her French Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif in …
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France's Magnier sprints to Giro 18th stage win, Vingegaard in pink
May 28 2026
A shocked Paul Magnier won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a bunch sprint, as Jonas Vingegaard …
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Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settle
May 28 2026
Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to …
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'Dizzy' Sinner wilts in French Open heat, out in second round
May 28 2026
Jannik Sinner's 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt at the French Open on Thursday as the world number one …
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Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits
May 28 2026
Jannik Sinner succumbed to an apparent bout of heatstroke and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out …
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