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MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
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Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a …
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Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late
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Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start their Women's …
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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
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Will Jacks starred with both bat and ball as England overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first one-day international …
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La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing 'conspiracy' claims
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La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real …
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Man City peg back Bayern to start Women's Champions League
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Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start the Women's Champions …
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Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub
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United States captain Brandt Snedeker is backing JJ Spaun to make next year's Ryder Cup team despite snubbing the former …
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Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds
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Elisa Longo Borghini and Filippo Ganna dug deep to lead the Italian mixed relay team to a long-awaited gold at the …
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Sri Lanka's Colombage strikes on debut as England dismissed for 265 in first ODI
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Sachindu Colombage took three wickets on his Sri Lanka debut as England were restricted to 265 all out in the first …
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England's Rashid out of Sri Lanka ODIs with hand injury
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Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been ruled out of England's one-day international series against Sri Lanka.
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Newcomers South Korea face holders Italy in Davis Cup finals
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South Korea's reward for reaching the Davis Cup finals for the first time ever is a quarter-final tie against hosts and …
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India cricketers win in style as Afghan savours 'special' Games silver
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India's dominant women retained their Asian Games cricket crown in style on Tuesday as an Afghan cyclist who once …
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Japan's Kojima sounds Marchand warning with Asian Games gold
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Japan's 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima said he was determined to cut the gap on French superstar Leon Marchand before the …
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England rugby star Pollock signs new Northampton deal
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Henry Pollock has signed a bumper new contract with Prem champions Northampton worth a reported £400,000 ($535,000) a …
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Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d'Or recognition
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France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe continued his media push to win the Ballon d'Or by insisting on Tuesday …
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England paceman Wood retires from international cricket
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England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, saying he had "lost the …
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India narrowly survive huge scare against minnows Japan
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World champions India narrowly survived being on the end of a huge upset as they edged a spirited Japan by two runs in a …
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Magnificent Mandhana's 79 helps India to Asian Games cricket gold
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Smriti Mandhana's whirlwind 79 helped India crush Sri Lanka by 147 runs and win a second consecutive women's cricket …
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Marchand 'stressed' about racing Japanese rivals at LA Olympics
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France's Olympic hero Leon Marchand said Tuesday that Japanese swimmers will be his main rivals at the 2028 Los Angeles …
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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
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An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on …
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Former India paceman Zaheer Khan named Chennai coach in IPL
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Former India quick Zaheer Khan has been named head coach of the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2027 edition of the …
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Swimming prodigy Yu, 13, says 'interviews way harder than racing'
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The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has taken the Asian Games by storm, but when it comes to the intense interest in …
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Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns
AFP - 7h ago
The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, …
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Rams bounce back as Giants reel from Dart injury
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The Los Angeles Rams bounced back from their season-opening flop in Australia to score a stylish 28-6 victory over the …
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Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and Japan's next big swimming hope
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Japan has been starved of swimming success in recent times but with the Olympics two years away junk food-loving …
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Zidane gets down to work as France start new era
AFP - 7h ago
Zinedine Zidane spent years patiently waiting in the wings for his chance to manage France and on Friday the successor …
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No timeline on Daniels injury return, says Commanders coach
Sep 21 2026
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play this weekend and there is no current timeline on his …
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Fonseca to take break from tennis
Sep 21 2026
Brazilian Joao Fonseca announced on Monday that he would "skip the Asian swing" in order to recover physically and …
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
Sep 21 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world …
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French star Batum retires after 18-year NBA career
Sep 21 2026
French basketball star Nicolas Batum announced his retirement Monday after 18 years playing in the NBA for teams …
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Zidane leads first France training session
Sep 21 2026
Zinedine Zidane oversaw his first training session with the France national team on Monday as Les Bleus prepared for the …
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Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook
Sep 21 2026
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket following a …
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Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return
Sep 21 2026
Roberto Mancini said on Monday he was eager for a "new adventure" with Italy ahead of the opening game of his second …
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'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension
Sep 21 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he is convinced "the best is yet to come" with the national team …
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Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'
Sep 21 2026
Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons …
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Palmer, Rice out of England Nations League squad
Sep 21 2026
Declan Rice, Cole Palmer and Marcus Rashford are among five withdrawals from Thomas Tuchel's squad for upcoming Nations …
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Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
Sep 21 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is to sign a new contract keeping him in the role until 2032, the …
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Schoolgirl Yu scorches to second gold as doping case rocks Games
Sep 21 2026
Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this …
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China's Zhang beats Japan rivals to Asian Games gymnastics gold
Sep 21 2026
A "more mature" Zhang Boheng won the men's all-around gymnastics gold at the Asian Games on Monday, beating his Japanese …
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North and South Korea fight out draw in niggly Asian Games clash
Sep 21 2026
North and South Korea drew 1-1 in the women's football at the Asian Games on Monday in a niggly meeting between …
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Yu, 13, smashes record again with second Asian Games gold
Sep 21 2026
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi smashed another Asian Games record for her second gold in as many days on …
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Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate
Sep 21 2026
Switzerland will have to play their next four Nations League matches without captain Granit Xhaka, who admitted Monday …
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Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games: testers
Sep 21 2026
Thai women's badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on …
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African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table
Sep 21 2026
Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, whose 5-3 victory over Sunderland took them to the top of …
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Barcelona enter new era aiming to retain Women's Champions League crown
Sep 21 2026
Barcelona begin their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Wednesday as the Catalans aim to maintain their …
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'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold
Sep 21 2026
Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the …
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Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot
Sep 21 2026
A sport once banned in much of the United States and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile …
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Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured
Sep 21 2026
The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback …
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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
Sep 21 2026
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger …
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Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
Sep 21 2026
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
Sep 21 2026
Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus …
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Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury
Sep 20 2026
Bordeaux-Begles eased past Stade Francais 40-10 on Sunday in the French Top 14 but the result was overshadowed by the …
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Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
Sep 20 2026
Quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a worrying-looking injury as the free-scoring Chicago Bears were brought back to …
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Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs
Sep 20 2026
Mike Yastrzemski smacked a game-winning three-run homer to lead Atlanta over Houston 4-2 on Sunday as the Braves …
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Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins
Sep 20 2026
AC Milan and Juventus ended short Serie A slides on Sunday, as Fiorentina held Napoli and high-flying Como suffered a …
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Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
Sep 20 2026
Ferran Torres continued the impressive start to his Paris Saint-Germain career by scoring the opener as the French and …
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Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
Sep 20 2026
Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to hold off fellow American Ben James and win the PGA …
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Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes
Sep 20 2026
Michael Carrick struck a defiant tone after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season, but …
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Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title
Sep 20 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel etched his name into the history books with a dominant fourth successive world …
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Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level
Sep 20 2026
Andoni Iraola urged Alexander Isak to raise his level after the Liverpool striker sealed his side's 1-0 win against …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Sep 20 2026
Manchester City will enjoy a three-point Premier League lead for the next three weeks after Arsenal's perfect start came …
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Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
Sep 20 2026
Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing …
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Carrick defends troubled Man Utd after Fulham escape
Sep 20 2026
Michael Carrick insisted that there were positive signs from Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham after Matheus Cunha …
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Spaun late shows snatches PGA Championship win
Sep 20 2026
JJ Spaun birdied four of the final five holes to claim the European Tour's PGA Championship on Sunday with Rory McIlroy …
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Conceicao strikes as Juventus beat Atalanta
Sep 20 2026
Juventus ended their short Serie A slide with a 2-0 victory over struggling Atalanta on Sunday, while Fiorentina held …
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Britain, Zverev-inspired Germany, Spain complete Davis Cup finals
Sep 20 2026
Great Britain stamped their ticket to the Davis Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Ecuador in London on Sunday, while US …
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Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
Sep 20 2026
Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw against Fulham thanks to Matheus Cunha's late equaliser on Sunday, but the pressure …
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Mourinho blames ref committee for Real Madrid derby defeat
Sep 20 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho lashed out at Spain's refereeing committee after Los Blancos lost 2-1 at Atletico Madrid …
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Maresca craves a 1-0 win after eight-goal Man City thriller
Sep 20 2026
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca said that he could live without the thrills of Sunday's 5-3 win over Sunderland, but …
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Reusser retains world time-trial title
Sep 20 2026
Swiss Marlen Reusser retained her world time-trial title in Montreal on Sunday as her main rival Demi Vollering finished …
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Fiorentina frustrate Napoli with Serie A draw, Como upset
Sep 20 2026
Fiorentina maintained their unbeaten run under coach Paolo Vanoli with a 1-1 draw against Napoli on Sunday, before …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Liverpool win at Bournemouth
Sep 20 2026
Brian Brobbey's hat-trick for Sunderland could not prevent Manchester City opening up a three-point lead at the top of …
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Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller
Sep 20 2026
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League in explosive style as Enzo Fernandez's first goal for the club …
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China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early
Sep 20 2026
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday's first full day of …
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South Korea break Japan hearts to win Asian Games basketball gold
Sep 20 2026
South Korea broke Japanese hearts on Sunday when they took Asian Games men's basketball gold with a 67-57 triumph in the …
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Acosta takes first victory at Austrian MotoGP
Sep 20 2026
KTM's Pedro Acosta chalked up his first ever victory in MotoGP when he won at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Sunday …
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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
Sep 20 2026
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is under investigation in …
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Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win Asian Games basketball bronze
Sep 20 2026
Iran withstood a late fightback to beat China 79-70 and win Asian Games men's basketball bronze on Sunday, an …
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School girl Yu helps China dominate in Asian Games swimming openers
Sep 20 2026
Thirteen-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi announced herself at the Asian Games in stunning style with gold in a record time …
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China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games
Sep 20 2026
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi warned she could go even faster after smashing an Asian Games record to win gold in …
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Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches
Sep 20 2026
Myanmar's Wai Khin Hnin on Sunday became the first Asian Games gold medallist in teqball, an acrobatic football-table …
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New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement
Sep 20 2026
Newly-appointed England Test coach Stephen Fleming says it would be "wrong" to ask former captain Ben Stokes to reverse …
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Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by hosts Japan as 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi …
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Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games
Sep 20 2026
Takumi Hojo got host nation Japan off to a perfect start when he won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday …
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Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says
Sep 20 2026
Warnings of a typhoon partly explained why the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya took place in front of thousands …
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IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts
Sep 20 2026
IOC president Kirsty Coventry called the shipping container-style huts for Asian Games athletes "beautiful" on Sunday -- …
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China …
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China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins
Sep 20 2026
China's 13-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi and Olympic champion Pan Zhanle cruised through their heats Sunday as swimming got …
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Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals
Sep 19 2026
Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber Saturday as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in …
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Toulouse edge Vannes, Lyon beat Pau to take Top 14 summit
Sep 19 2026
Reigning Top 14 champions Toulouse squeezed past lowly Vannes 29-23 on Saturday, while seven-try Lyon took top spot with …
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Raphinha treble fires perfect Barca to win at Sevilla
Sep 19 2026
Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 …
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Rosenior abused but guides Paris FC past old club Strasbourg
Sep 19 2026
Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 campaign, beating coach Liam Rosenior's old charges Strasbourg 2-1 …
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Thiam makes winning heptathlon return at Decastar meet
Sep 19 2026
Belgian star Nafissatou Thiam made a victorious return in her first completed heptathlon since clinching her third …
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Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top-two clash with Roma
Sep 19 2026
Lautaro Martinez rode to Inter Milan's rescue on Saturday as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to …
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Dortmund sink Stuttgart to climb to Bundesliga summit
Sep 19 2026
Maximilian Beier's 70th-minute winner sealed Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory at Stuttgart on Saturday as they moved to …
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Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again
Sep 19 2026
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton on …
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McIlroy two shots off the lead at Wentworth after eagle on 18
Sep 19 2026
Rory McIlroy is just two strokes off the lead going into Sunday's final day of the European Tour's flagship PGA …
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Seven-try Lyon beat Pau, climb to Top 14 summit
Sep 19 2026
Lyon defeated Pau 51-25 in a clash of the early top two on Saturday to rise to the summit of the French Top 14 table, …
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Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta
Sep 19 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Saturday was a "big lesson" for the defending Premier League …
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England thrash Sri Lanka again to return to top of T20 rankings
Sep 19 2026
England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series …
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Carapaz out of cycling world championships
Sep 19 2026
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz has "a health issue" and has pulled out of the world cycling championships where he would have …
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Martin wins Austrian MotoGP sprint after Acosta crash
Sep 19 2026
Jorge Martin won Saturday's Austrian MotoGP sprint race to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, after Pedro …
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South Korea, Austria qualify for Davis Cup finals
Sep 19 2026
South Korea advanced to the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Saturday after beating India 3-1, while …
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