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World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
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The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United …
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Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open
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Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul pounced late after gusty winds died down to fire a three-under par 69 and take a …
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McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf
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World number two Rory McIlroy questions LIV Golf's ability to find new investors after Saudi backers pull out but said …
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
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South Korea's Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over England's Tommy Fleetwood after …
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
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Teenage substitute Mezian Mesloub Soares gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to give his side direct …
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Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on …
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Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros
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Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at …
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Dortmund down Frankfurt to push Riera close to the edge
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Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on …
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Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid
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Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, …
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Formula One engines to change again in 2027
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Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season's power unit modifications by agreeing to "further …
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Djokovic falls in Italian Open second round to qualifier Prizmic
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Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Italian Open in the second round on Friday by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic …
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NFL reaches seven-year deal with referees
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The NFL has reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association to replace a deal …
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Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up
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Real Madrid announced on Friday they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each …
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Allen ton powers Kolkata to fourth win in a row in IPL
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Finn Allen unleashed a blistering maiden IPL century to power a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders to a fourth win on the …
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Van der Breggen soars into women's Vuelta lead with stage six win
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Dutch veteran Anna van der Breggen pulled on the overall leader's red jersey after winning stage six of the women's …
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Zarco dominates Le Mans qualifying as Marquez struggles
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Johann Zarco again shone at his home race setting the fastest time Friday in qualifying for the French MotoGP Grand …
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'Worst whistle' - Lakers coach blasts refs over LeBron treatment
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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called out NBA officials over their treatment of LeBron James, saying the 41-year-old …
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Zverev and Swiatek move into Italian Open third round
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Alexander Zverev eased into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday after comfortably dealing with fellow German …
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Celtic driven by fear of failure in Hearts chase, says O'Neill
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes his players are thriving on the challenge of chasing down Hearts to extend their …
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France's Magnier sprints to victory in crash-hit Giro opener
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Paul Magnier won the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia in Bulgaria on Friday in a bunch sprint, after a late crash …
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Rail fare to World Cup final stadium is cut ... to $105
AFP - 5h ago
The price of a roundtrip rail ticket from New York to the nearby stadium that will host the final and seven other …
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Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight
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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his own future was not on his mind as he battles to save the club from …
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Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash
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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must re-focus for Sunday's "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham after the emotional high of …
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Bournemouth drop Jimenez as they probe social media posts
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Bournemouth have dropped Alex Jimenez from their squad and launched an investigation into the alleged social media …
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Shanto century puts Bangladesh on top in Pakistan Test
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Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hit an attacking century as Bangladesh recovered from a shaky start to post 301-4 on the …
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Slot says final flourish would not mask Liverpool failure
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Arne Slot said even three wins from Liverpool's final three Premier League games would not silence the critics after …
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Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the …
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Canada captain Davies' World Cup preparations hit by fresh injury
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Canada captain Alphonso Davies has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for "several weeks", Bayern Munich …
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
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Three-time champion Iga Swiatek battled into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 …
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'They looked like me': Why Arsenal became Africa's club
AFP - 6h ago
In Kenyan influencer Nana Owiti's wardrobe, dozens of Arsenal jerseys tell the story of her passion for the club.
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
AFP - 6h ago
Hundreds of South Koreans will cheer for a North Korean women's football team when it makes a rare trip across the …
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Japan baseball mulls punishments for dangerous swings after umpire hit
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Japanese baseball is considering punishing players for dangerous swings, reports said Friday, as an umpire remains …
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Copa Libertadores match in Colombia abandoned after crowd trouble
AFP - 8h ago
A Copa Libertadores match between hosts Independiente Medellin of Colombia and defending champions Flamengo of Brazil …
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Thunder top LeBron and Lakers, Pistons down Cavs
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The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA playoff thriller on …
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Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
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Already fighting to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg on Saturday host a Bayern Munich side still smarting …
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History-chasing Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
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With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back …
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Pistons hold off Cavs to take 2-0 NBA series lead
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The Detroit Pistons thwarted Cleveland's comeback bid to beat the Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in …
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In big man US football league, guys score a different kind of goal
AFP - 12h ago
In a football league of big men trying to lose weight, the five-a-side teams feature names like OB City, Big Bananas and …
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Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
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Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all …
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Pitch for World Cup final installed at US stadium
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The grass pitch for the World Cup final was installed Thursday at a stadium near New York, a milestone as anticipation …
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Lee leads by one at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open
May 07 2026
American Andrea Lee birdied four of her last five holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the …
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Hot-putting McCarty seizes PGA lead at Quail Hollow
May 07 2026
Matt McCarty birdied five of his first eight holes, three on spectacular putts from beyond 50 feet, and grabbed the lead …
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US ring great Mayweather to meet kickboxer Zambidis in exhibition
May 07 2026
Former multi-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather will take on Greek kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in a "full-contact …
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'Elitist' World Cup leaves Mexican soccer family on sidelines
May 07 2026
A passion for football binds three generations of the Rueda family in Mexico City, from Pele fan Fernando to Maradona …
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Palace overcome Shakhtar to reach historic Conference League final
May 07 2026
Crystal Palace soared into their first European final on Thursday, completing an emphatic 5-2 aggregate win over …
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Watkins salutes Emery after Villa reach Europa final
May 07 2026
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins saluted Unai Emery for masterminding his side's run to the Europa League final after …
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Real Madrid to punish Valverde, Tchouameni after training ground clash
May 07 2026
Real Madrid said they would punish midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after a clash on Thursday at …
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Kuebler brace sends Freiburg past Braga into Europa League final
May 07 2026
Lukas Kuebler scored in each half as Freiburg beat Braga 3-1 at home on Thursday to win 4-3 on aggregate and and qualify …
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Rayo down Strasbourg in Conference League to set up first European final
May 07 2026
Rayo Vallecano are through to the first European final in their history after ending Strasbourg's hopes with a 1-0 win …
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Palace beat Shakhtar to reach first European final
May 07 2026
Crystal Palace swept past Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate to reach their first-ever European final on Thursday, giving …
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Villa crush Forest to reach Europa League final against Freiburg
May 07 2026
Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham …
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Shakira teases new World Cup song
May 07 2026
Colombian pop idol Shakira on Thursday teased the new official song for the 2026 World Cup, releasing a brief video of …
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Sabalenka, champion Paolini open Italian Open accounts
May 07 2026
Aryna Sabalenka breezed into the third round of the Italian Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over Barbora …
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Ancelotti set for Brazil contract extension: federation
May 07 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to be handed a four-year contract extension taking him through to the 2030 World …
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Marsh ton sets up Lucknow win in rain-hit IPL clash
May 07 2026
Australia's Mitchell Marsh hit 111 to set up a tense nine-run win for Lucknow Super Giants in a rain-hit IPL clash …
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Paolini begins Italian Open title defence by battling past Jeanjean
May 07 2026
Jasmine Paolini launched her Italian Open title defence on Thursday by battling back from a set down to beat France's …
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Yankees outfielder Dominguez collides with wall making catch
May 07 2026
The New York Yankees' Jasson Dominguez was injured slamming into a wall as he took a superb leaping catch in the first …
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Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
May 07 2026
President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for …
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Dubois vows to take out 'trash' WBO heavyweight champion Wardley
May 07 2026
Daniel Dubois is determined to make the "trash" Fabio Wardley eat his words when he faces the reigning champion in an …
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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'
May 07 2026
The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian …
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Millwall eye 'fairytale' in Championship play-offs
May 07 2026
Millwall head into the English Championship play-offs with their sights set on a "fairytale" return to the top-flight …
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Brighton boss Hurzeler agrees new three-year deal
May 07 2026
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has agreed a new three-year contract extension which will keep him with the Seagulls …
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Spurs boss De Zerbi shrugs off criticism of win over weakened Villa
May 07 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he had no qualms about profiting from Aston Villa's weakened team after …
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Sinner demands 'respect' from Grand Slams, Djokovic lends support in prize money row
May 07 2026
Jannik Sinner called on Thursday for Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a row over prize money, as …
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Mbappe, Mourinho, meltdown: Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
May 07 2026
Real Madrid meet Clasico rivals Barcelona on Sunday in a state of high tension and disarray, with anything but a victory …
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Italy's tennis chief wants to break Grand Slam 'monopoly' with new major
May 07 2026
Angelo Binaghi has dragged Italian tennis from the doldrums to a golden age since taking charge of the country's …
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IOC rules out 'crossover' sports at 2030 Winter Olympics
May 07 2026
The IOC on Thursday ruled out adding year-round sports without snow or ice to the 2030 Winter Olympics but did not …
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Real Madrid's Valverde treated in hospital after Tchouameni clash: reports
May 07 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was treated in hospital after a clash with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni …
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Brazil must channel World Cup pressure into motivation: Luiz Henrique
May 07 2026
It has been 24 years since football powerhouse Brazil -- the most successful nation in World Cup history -- lifted the …
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Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future
May 07 2026
Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own …
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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia still barred
May 07 2026
The IOC on Thursday lifted its restrictions on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on …
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Sinner demands 'respect' from Grand Slams in prize money row
May 07 2026
Jannik Sinner called on Thursday for Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a row over prize money, …
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PSG set to wrap up Ligue 1 crown after reaching Champions League final
May 07 2026
Paris Saint-Germain are on course to fulfil their main objective for the season of retaining the Champions League title, …
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Struggling Chelsea have 'foundations for success': interim boss McFarlane
May 07 2026
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said the Blues have the "foundations" for success after Sky pundit Jamie Carragher …
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Royal and Ancient Golf Club names Claire Dowling as first woman captain in 272 years
May 07 2026
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in …
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Bruised Bayern 'already motivated' for next Champions League tilt
May 07 2026
Coach Vincent Kompany said he was "already motivated" for a tilt at next season's Champions League as he digested Bayern …
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Ex-Germany defender Suele to retire aged 30
May 07 2026
Former Germany international centre-back Niklas Suele announced on Thursday he will retire at the end of the season aged …
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Royal and Ancient Golf Club names first woman captain after 272 years
May 07 2026
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in …
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Bangladesh and Pakistan renew rivalry in first Test
May 07 2026
Bangladesh and Pakistan open their two-match Test series in Mirpur on Friday, with the hosts aiming to complete a …
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England captain Stokes '100 percent to bowl' on return to cricket
May 07 2026
Ben Stokes is expected to bat and bowl for county side Durham as he returns to action for the first time since England's …
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Badminton looks to future with 'evolution and innovation'
May 07 2026
Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the "evolution" of badminton, a top …
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Spurs thrash Timberwolves as Knicks edge Sixers in NBA playoffs
May 07 2026
Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 to level their NBA playoff series as …
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Toluca rout Son's LAFC to set up all-Mexican CONCACAF final
May 07 2026
Son Heung-min's Los Angeles FC were thrashed 4-0 in Wednesday's second leg by Deportivo Toluca to set up an all-Mexican …
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double with Pellizzari boosting home hopes
May 07 2026
Jonas Vingegaard will make his Giro d'Italia debut on Friday when he begins his bid to win both the Italian Grand Tour …
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Roma's Champions League return back on as Milan, Juve wobble
May 07 2026
Roma have a return to the Champions League firmly within their sights ahead of Sunday's trip to Parma as both Juventus …
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Australia cricket great Warner to 'accept' drink-drive charge: lawyer
May 07 2026
Australian cricket star David Warner will "accept responsibility" for drink-driving, his lawyer told reporters on …
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
May 07 2026
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 …
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Brunson steers Knicks to 2-0 lead with tight win over Sixers
May 07 2026
Jalen Brunson spearheaded a late surge as the New York Knicks edged a razor-tight NBA playoff clash against the …
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Williamson named in New Zealand squad for Ireland, England Tests
May 06 2026
Kane Williamson will continue his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs after being named Thursday in New Zealand's squad to play …
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PSG add muscle to magic as another Champions League final beckons
May 06 2026
Paris Saint-Germain have been the most thrilling outfit in Europe over the last year but Luis Enrique's side showed …
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Tigers' pitcher Valdez suspended for hitting opponent
May 06 2026
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez was handed a six-game suspension and given an undisclosed fine from Major League …
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
May 06 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich …
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Bayern lament lack of 'killer' instinct after PSG elimination
May 06 2026
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer bemoaned his side's lack of killer instinct in Wednesday's Champions League …
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Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness Stakes
May 06 2026
Kentucky Derby-winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes, history-making trainer Cherie DeVaux said …
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No timeline for injury return for 'frustrated' Doncic
May 06 2026
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic says it's still unclear when he'll return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined …
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Diallo says Manchester United squad happy if Carrick stays
May 06 2026
Amad Diallo has no doubt "everyone" at Manchester United would be pleased to see Michael Carrick carry on as head coach …
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Klaasen knock fires Hyderabad top of IPL
May 06 2026
South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen smacked 69 to help Sunrisers Hyderabad climb to the top of the IPL table with a …
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'Motivated' McIlroy ready to tee it up for first time since second Masters win
May 06 2026
Rory McIlroy says he's "more motivated" than ever after bagging his second Masters title to take his tally of major …
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Villa's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: Emery
May 06 2026
Unai Emery said Wednesday his Aston Villa side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in …
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Departing Glasner wants no sadness as Palace eye European glory
May 06 2026
Oliver Glasner has insisted that "now is not the time to get melancholic" as he tries to guide Crystal Palace to their …
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Seixas targets victory in Tour warm-up race
May 06 2026
Budding French star Paul Seixas said on Wednesday he is aiming to win the main preparation race ahead of July's Tour de …
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FIFA extends Prestianni ban worldwide
May 06 2026
FIFA announced on Wednesday it had extended Gianluca Prestianni's suspension worldwide after the Benfica winger was …
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