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Brentford boss Andrews signs new long-term contract
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Brentford boss Keith Andrews signed a new contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2032.
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Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
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A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on …
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English giants dominate line-up for Champions League last-16 draw
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The draw for the latter stages of this season's Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United's midweek …
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India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals
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Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result …
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Tudor says turning round Tottenham his hardest job
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Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor says ensuring the club avoid relegation from the Premier League …
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Abhishek, Pandya fire India to 256-4 against Zimbabwe
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Opener Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya hit blistering fifties as India reached 256-4 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World …
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Irish wing Lowe ruled out of rest of Six Nations
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Livewire Irish wing James Lowe will play no further part in the Six Nations it was announced on Thursday owing to the …
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Calls for heads to roll after feeble Sri Lanka T20 World Cup exit
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Pressure is mounting on Sri Lanka's captain, coach and the selection panel to step down after the co-hosts' feeble exit …
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
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South Africa captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa all but secured a T20 World …
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Injury forces Marquez to adapt for MotoGP opener
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Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez said Thursday that a lingering shoulder injury has forced him to change his …
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West Indies recover from 83-7 to post to 176-8 against South Africa
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A record eighth-wicket partnership by Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder enabled the West Indies to overcome an early …
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'Street-smart' New Zealand can topple England to make T20 semis: coach
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New Zealand's "street-smart" cricketers can find a way to beat England and guarantee their semi-final place at the T20 …
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Spurs win 10th straight, Pistons silence Thunder in battle of NBA's best
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The San Antonio Spurs edged the Toronto Raptors 110-107 on Wednesday, pushing their NBA winning streak to 10 games and …
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North Korea looking to replicate youth success at Women's Asian Cup
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North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win …
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US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark
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Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a …
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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions …
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Brumbies not getting carried away by emphatic Super Rugby start
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ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham insists his team is not getting carried away with their unbeaten start to the Super …
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Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit
Feb 25 2026
Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against …
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Wallabies skipper Wilson back from injury in clash of heavyweight coaches
Feb 25 2026
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson returns from injury to reinforce the Queensland Reds against the Otago Highlanders on …
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PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they …
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Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco
Feb 25 2026
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against …
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Galatasaray survive Juve scare to squeeze into Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
Galatasaray scraped through to the last 16 of the Champions League despite throwing away a three-goal aggregate lead at …
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PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg …
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Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
Feb 25 2026
Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, …
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Harden fractures thumb in blow to in-form Cavaliers
Feb 25 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his thumb against the New York Knicks and is questionable to play their …
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Last-gasp Atalanta eliminate Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16
Feb 25 2026
A stoppage-time Lazar Samardzic penalty gave Atalanta a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, sending the …
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Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG team for Champions League game
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's starting …
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New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup
Feb 25 2026
New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted …
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Snoop Dogg's Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up
Feb 25 2026
Frenzied fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and "the smell of weed in the tunnel": Snoop Dogg's arrival …
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Van der Poel to make season bow at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Feb 25 2026
Former road race world champion Mathieu van der Poel will start his season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in Belgium this …
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Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup
Feb 25 2026
French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast …
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New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka
Feb 25 2026
New Zealand recovered after a mini-collapse to post 168-7 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in …
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No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj
Feb 25 2026
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup …
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Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags
Feb 25 2026
Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup …
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Hakimi, set to face trial for rape, in PSG Champions League matchday squad
Feb 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team's matchday …
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Arctic underdogs Bodo/Glimt topple Champions League giants in 'fairytale'
Feb 25 2026
In the space of just over a month, three massive football names, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and now Inter Milan, …
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Samson in India's mix for high-stakes clash against Zimbabwe
Feb 25 2026
Defending champions India are looking to bolster their faltering opening combination ahead of a dare-not-lose T20 World …
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Man Utd financial results show profit increase after job cuts
Feb 25 2026
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada highlighted the "positive financial impact of our off-pitch …
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Turmoil deepens for 2030 Olympic Games as chief executive quits
Feb 25 2026
The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a …
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Ferguson inspiring Hearts' bid for Scottish title history
Feb 25 2026
Hearts manager Derek McInnes says Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson is giving him valuable advice in the club's …
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Chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit
Feb 25 2026
The chief executive of the 2030 Winter Olympics organising committee (Cojop) in the French Alps has stepped down after a …
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Redknapp's Gold Cup dream sparked by late grandmother
Feb 25 2026
English football icon Harry Redknapp told AFP that his late grandmother, the inspiration for his love of horse racing, …
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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
Feb 25 2026
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football …
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England's Brook gains redemption after 'hardest winter of my life'
Feb 25 2026
Richly talented but much maligned, England captain Harry Brook finally achieved redemption at Pallekele stadium in Kandy …
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Harden hails 'special' Cavs after emphatic win over Knicks
Feb 25 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York …
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Humble Japan ready to win hearts at Women's Asian Cup
Feb 25 2026
Japan's Greenland-born women's football coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes …
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Marquez targets eighth MotoGP title as season opens in Thailand
Feb 25 2026
Defending champion Marc Marquez launches his bid for a record-equalling eighth MotoGP world title as the season opens …
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Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match
Feb 25 2026
A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a …
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Australian Open chief Tiley steps down to take top US job
Feb 24 2026
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is stepping down after a "transformative" tenure to run the US Tennis Association, the …
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Giant killers Bodo/Glimt continue remarkable rise with Inter triumph
Feb 24 2026
Bodo/Glimt are on the march in the Champions League after dumping out European giants Inter Milan, the latest chapter in …
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Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16
Feb 24 2026
Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating …
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Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16
Feb 24 2026
Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to …
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Bodo/Glimt sink Inter to continue Champions League fairy tale
Feb 24 2026
Bodo/Glimt completed the greatest achievement in the Norwegian minnows' history on Tuesday by winning 2-1 at Inter Milan …
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Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw
Feb 24 2026
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on …
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Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City: source
Feb 24 2026
France World Cup-winning attacker Antoine Griezmann is holding talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source …
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Sorloth treble helps Atletico past Brugge into Champions League last 16
Feb 24 2026
Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid into the Champions League last 16 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Club …
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World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi
Feb 24 2026
Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup …
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Guadalajara: World Cup host city rocked by narco violence
Feb 24 2026
An outpouring of cartel violence in the World Cup host city of Guadalajara, triggered by the death of the country's …
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Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cup semi-finals
Feb 24 2026
Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a …
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Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals
Feb 24 2026
Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a …
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UEFA can make fight against racism more than a slogan: Real Madrid's Arbeloa
Feb 24 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa Tuesday called on European football governing body UEFA to make their fight against …
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Italian biathlete Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympic withdrawal
Feb 24 2026
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has undergone heart surgery and must rest for two weeks after dropping out when …
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Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9
Feb 24 2026
Spinner Liam Dawson took three wickets as England restricted Pakistan to 164-9 in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on …
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Welllage says Sri Lanka can rescue T20 World Cup campaign
Feb 24 2026
Co-hosts Sri Lanka can win both their remaining Super Eight matches to rescue their faltering T20 World Cup campaign, …
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PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape
Feb 24 2026
Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to …
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Jones says Borthwick's 'title-decider' comments behind England collapse
Feb 24 2026
Former England coach Eddie Jones believes the cause of the side's stunning Six Nations slump can be traced back to boss …
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Snoop Dogg 'can't wait' for first Swansea visit
Feb 24 2026
Swansea co-owner Snoop Dogg wants fans to serenade him by twirling towels when he visits the Welsh football club for the …
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Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
Feb 24 2026
The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army …
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Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row
Feb 24 2026
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League …
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Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams
Feb 24 2026
Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in …
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Inoue to fight Nakatani in Tokyo in May: reports
Feb 24 2026
Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will fight countryman Junto Nakatani in a mega-fight at …
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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko
Feb 23 2026
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish …
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Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September
Feb 23 2026
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history …
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Super-sub Sesko fires Man Utd to win at Everton
Feb 23 2026
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton …
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George adamant Six Nations losses don't make England 'a bad team overnight'
Feb 23 2026
Jamie George insists England's slump in the Six Nations Championship is a temporary affair, with the hooker confident …
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Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet
Feb 23 2026
Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers …
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Vonn says Olympic injury could have led to amputation
Feb 23 2026
American ski star Lindsey Vonn, who suffered a horrific fall in the Olympic downhill in Cortina, on Monday thanked the …
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West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6
Feb 23 2026
The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai …
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'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals
Feb 23 2026
England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry …
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Hodgkinson says breaking 800m record would put her among athletics' greatest
Feb 23 2026
Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson believes breaking the oldest world record in athletics would cement her …
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Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies pile up 254-6 against Zimbabwe
Feb 23 2026
Shimron Hetmyer blasted 85 off 34 balls as the West Indies piled up 254-6 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super …
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UEFA suspend Benfica's Prestianni after alleged racist abuse
Feb 23 2026
UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real …
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Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March
Feb 23 2026
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the …
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Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff
Feb 23 2026
Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, …
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Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss
Feb 23 2026
Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier …
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France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock
Feb 23 2026
Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to be the best second row in the world, his France team-mate Thomas Ramos …
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World champions South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026/27
Feb 23 2026
World champions South Africa will play eight Test matches at home in the 2026/27 season, Cricket South Africa announced …
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Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister's return to form
Feb 23 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Alexis Mac Allister is regaining his best form following the attacking midfielder's …
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Pakistan warn England's flaky batting to expect a trial by spin
Feb 23 2026
Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the …
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Hungry South Africa 'want more' after statement T20 win over India
Feb 23 2026
A hungry South Africa will "keep wanting more" after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup …
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India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'
Feb 23 2026
Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat …
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Three things we learned from the Six Nations
Feb 23 2026
France secured a third straight bonus-point victory by beating Italy, keeping their Grand Slam dream alive. Another next …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Feb 23 2026
Arsenal responded to Manchester City applying pressure in the Premier League title race with a 4-1 destruction of …
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Thunder strike from long range to halt Cavs' seven-game win streak
Feb 23 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder drilled 21 three-pointers in a 121-113 victory over Cleveland on Sunday that halted the …
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Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera
Feb 23 2026
Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve as his seven-shot lead dwindled to one, draining a short par putt at the 72nd hole to …
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Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1
Feb 22 2026
Strasbourg beat Lyon 3-1 to end the visitors' seven-match winning streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that dampens …
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Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony
Feb 22 2026
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a "new kind of Winter Games" as …
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Barcelona back top of La Liga with Levante win
Feb 22 2026
Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday.
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Milan beaten by Parma, Napoli rage at officials
Feb 22 2026
AC Milan slumped to a surprise 1-0 home loss to Parma on Sunday to leave city rivals Inter 10 points clear at the top of …
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USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980
Feb 22 2026
The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years by beating Canada 2-1 on Sunday.
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Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
Feb 22 2026
Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the …
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Giroud penalty ends Lille's winless run in Ligue 1
Feb 22 2026
Veteran striker Olivier Giroud's penalty gave Lille a 1-0 win at Angers on Sunday which put them fifth and snapped a …
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