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Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal
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Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club's new head coach …
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Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman
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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before …
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Martinez Novell replaces Hjulmand as Leverkusen coach
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Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the appointment of Spaniard Carles Martinez Novell as manager, replacing former …
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Napoli confirm Conte exit with Allegri tipped as new coach
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Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed on Thursday that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years …
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New Zealand dismiss England debutant Gay before rain halts 150th Lord's Test
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New Zealand enjoyed an early breakthrough as they dismissed England debutant Emilio Gay cheaply in the 150th Test at …
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Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis
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Alexander Zverev may insist that he does not "particularly care" about being the runaway favourite to win a maiden Grand …
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City weigh legal action after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland
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Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would …
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Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest
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A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after …
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Brunson vows no let up after Knicks comeback sinks Spurs
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Jalen Brunson fueled another New York comeback triumph on Wednesday but said the Knicks can't afford to relax after …
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South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
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South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final …
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Wembanyama 'not worried' after Knicks stun Spurs in finals opener
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Victor Wembanyama refused to hit the panic button on Wednesday after the San Antonio Spurs blew a double-digit lead to …
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Knicks rally to beat Spurs in NBA Finals game-one thriller
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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the San Antonio …
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Ferrari tipped to end Antonelli's winning run
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Local hero Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end Ferrari's long winless streak and finish …
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"I am from Bosnia" -- Bosnia's first World Cup success
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"I am from Bosnia, Take me to America" -- with brass instruments, guitars and a video clip featuring grilled meat, …
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Brumbies battle the odds in Super Rugby playoff against Hurricanes
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ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has urged his team to block out the past as they bid to upset the Wellington …
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Morocco's dual-national scouting policy pays rich dividends
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For a while, dual-national footballers were a rarity in the Moroccan national team, but today they account for the …
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Favourites keep apart in lead up to Tour de France
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The Tour de France promises perhaps one of the greatest yellow jersey battles in recent memory when it begins in one …
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Thanks millions! New Zealand footballer meets influencer behind viral fame
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New Zealand footballer Tim Payne met the influencer behind his stunning viral fame on Wednesday, presenting him with a …
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NBA 'on schedule' with Europe league plans: Silver
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The NBA is "very much on schedule" with plans to launch a new European league in 2027, commissioner Adam Silver said …
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Plan to merge BBL's Melbourne teams sparks 'anxiety' for players
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Melbourne's two Big Bash League sides -- the Stars and the Renegades -- are set to merge into a single Twenty20 …
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World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
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FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that …
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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
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Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution …
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NZ football star meets influencer behind viral fame
Jun 03 2026
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as …
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'Thank you, Football' - quarterback Russell Wilson confirms move to broadcasting
Jun 03 2026
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media …
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Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm up
Jun 03 2026
Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before …
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Arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured
Jun 03 2026
Matteo Arnaldi booked an all-Italian French Open semi-final against Flavio Cobolli as Matteo Berrettini's run at Roland …
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Who said what: French Open day 11
Jun 03 2026
Key quotes from the 11th day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
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DRC cheered on by 23,000 fans in World Cup warm-up
Jun 03 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo held fellow World Cup qualifiers Denmark to a 0-0 friendly draw on Wednesday, the day …
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New York turns blue and orange as Knicks fever grips city
Jun 03 2026
Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team …
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Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka saw her golden opportunity to claim a maiden French Open title go by on Wednesday as the world number …
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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book 'derby' French Open semi
Jun 03 2026
Flavio Cobolli came back from a set down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open …
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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot
Jun 03 2026
Flavio Cobolli came back from a set down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open …
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Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham
Jun 03 2026
Police are investigating an alleged assault by a staff member on the coach of Australian tennis player James McCabe at a …
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France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
Jun 03 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt …
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Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian …
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Ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis
Jun 03 2026
Marta Kostyuk says she will be "very happy to represent Ukraine" when she faces Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the …
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McIlroy chasing elusive Memorial, Scheffler eyes three-peat
Jun 03 2026
Rory McIlroy is targeting a first ever victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament on Thursday as he returns to action …
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Sabalenka fell into 'dark hole' during French Open loss
Jun 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said she mentally slipped into a "deep, dark hole" while throwing away a dominant position to lose to …
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Stokes defends Archer's England absence due to IPL duties
Jun 03 2026
England captain Ben Stokes has warned leading players such as Jofra Archer could be driven away from international …
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Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals
Jun 03 2026
World number 114 Maja Chwalinska continued her stunning French Open run on Wednesday by becoming just the second women's …
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Henry fit to lead New Zealand's attack at Lord's
Jun 03 2026
Matt Henry is set to lead a full-strength New Zealand pace attack in the first Test against England at Lord's starting …
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Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la Fuente
Jun 03 2026
Forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams should be fit for Spain's World Cup opener, coach Luis de la Fuente said on …
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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side
Jun 03 2026
England captain Ben Stokes said the "landscape of cricket" has changed as he defended Jofra Archer's absence from the …
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DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors
Jun 03 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo are willing to play their pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors, their …
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Formula One ace Leclerc extends contract with 'second family' Ferrari
Jun 03 2026
Charles Leclerc has agreed a multi-year extension with his "second family" Ferrari days out from his home Monaco Grand …
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Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday
Jun 03 2026
Iran's World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico where they will be based for the duration of the global …
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French UFC fighter Gane blocking out politics before White House bout
Jun 03 2026
French mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane said he is blocking out the political noise ahead of his unprecedented fight at …
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England aim to erase Ashes scars against New Zealand
Jun 03 2026
England will have a chance to prove they have learned from their Ashes drubbing when they face New Zealand in the first …
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50 years after Olympic glory, Comaneci's homecoming sparks hope of new path to perfection
Jun 03 2026
In the small Romanian town of Onesti, people chanted Nadia Comaneci's name on Sunday as the gymnast who received the …
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'No hiding' as Haiti thrash New Zealand in pre-World Cup friendly
Jun 03 2026
Coach Darren Bazeley called it "really disappointing" as his New Zealand side suffered a demoralizing 4-0 World Cup …
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Sabalenka homes in on French Open semis
Jun 03 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka can take her quest for a maiden French Open title into the last four on Wednesday, …
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Scotland's Tartan Army to bring 'the party' on World Cup return
Jun 03 2026
"No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be …
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One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals
Jun 03 2026
It is not New York or Los Angeles.
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Protesting teachers in Mexico topple player statues days before World Cup
Jun 03 2026
Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City's main promenade Tuesday and threatened …
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No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title
Jun 02 2026
Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title …
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Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals
Jun 02 2026
Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the …
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Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends
Jun 02 2026
Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while …
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Who said what: French Open day 10
Jun 02 2026
Key quotes from the 10th day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
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David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jun 02 2026
Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, …
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Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama
Jun 02 2026
Victor Wembanyama is making a lasting impression in his first playoff run, inspiring awe-struck comments from his …
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England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida
Jun 02 2026
England kicked off their pre-World Cup preparations in Florida on Tuesday, holding a light first training session in hot …
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Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series
Jun 02 2026
Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs …
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Brunson says doubters only push Knicks to work harder
Jun 02 2026
Jalen Brunson says doubters have only made the New York Knicks work harder to capture the club's first title since 1973 …
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Zverev 'doesn't care' about French Open favourite tag
Jun 02 2026
Alexander Zverev insisted he's just focused on his upcoming semi-final rather than being the favourite to win a first …
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Lukaku makes Belgium return with 'ideal' goal in win over Croatia
Jun 02 2026
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said on Tuesday Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first international …
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Wembanyama says Spurs still coming down from Thunder win
Jun 02 2026
Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs are still coming down off an emotional high from defeating Oklahoma City to …
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Lukaku makes Belgium return with goal in win over Croatia
Jun 02 2026
Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his first international appearance in more than a year as Belgium beat Croatia …
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Canucks hire Malhotra as coach after NHL-worst season
Jun 02 2026
Manny Malhotra, who played 18 NHL seasons before becoming a coach, has been hired by the Vancouver Canucks, who have …
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Kostyuk balances war at home and title run at French Open
Jun 02 2026
Marta Kostyuk says learning to block out the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become essential during her …
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Van der Breggen takes overall Giro lead with time trial win
Jun 02 2026
Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen took the overall leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia on Tuesday after …
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Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva
Jun 02 2026
Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where …
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Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow
Jun 02 2026
Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club amid reports he is set to take charge at …
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Green and Inglis hit fifties as Australia post 231-9 in second ODI
Jun 02 2026
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green hit fighting half centuries to help Australia post 231-9 in the second day-night …
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Zverev brushes off Jodar to reach French Open last four
Jun 02 2026
Alexander Zverev laid down a marker at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over rising Spanish star …
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Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability
Jun 02 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on …
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Norwegian football federation ask FIFA to probe Trump peace prize
Jun 02 2026
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said on Tuesday it had asked FIFA's ethics committee to look into the world …
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Kostyuk wins all-Ukraine duel to reach French Open semis
Jun 02 2026
Marta Kostyuk beat compatriot Elina Svitolina on Tuesday to reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final and become the first …
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New Zealand's Williamson glad to be back at 'unique' Lord's
Jun 02 2026
New Zealand's Kane Williamson is relishing his return to Lord's as the iconic stadium stages its 150th Test when the …
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Kostyuk and Andreeva to clash in French Open semis
Jun 02 2026
Marta Kostyuk will play Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva for a place in the women's French Open final, as Alexander …
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'In the zone' Andreeva romps into French Open semis
Jun 02 2026
Mirra Andreeva outclassed Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 to book her spot in the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday, a …
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Liverpool legend Dalglish reveals cancer treatment
Jun 02 2026
Liverpool and Scotland great Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain
Jun 02 2026
Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting …
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Bologna announce Tedesco as new coach, replacing Italiano
Jun 02 2026
Serie A side Bologna announced on Tuesday Domenico Tedesco would take over as coach to replace Vincenzo Italiano, who …
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Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports
Jun 02 2026
Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, …
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Southampton boss Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal
Jun 02 2026
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal that led to the club's expulsion …
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Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto
Jun 02 2026
Malo Gusto's proven big match-winning temperament will stand him in good stead as he looks to challenge Jules Kounde for …
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England cricket legend Flintoff named Sydney Thunder head coach
Jun 02 2026
England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff was named Tuesday as head coach of the Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League team …
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Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'
Jun 02 2026
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert issued an apology on Tuesday for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal, admitting he …
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Saints owner sticks by manager despite 'spygate' scandal
Jun 02 2026
Tonda Eckert will remain manager of Southampton despite the spying scandal that cost the Championship club their place …
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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million
Jun 02 2026
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne's online fan club soared past four million on Tuesday, more than the All Blacks, after …
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For Roland Garros youth, quarter-final moment of truth
Jun 02 2026
The young kings of tennis have been deposed and as the French Open reaches its quarter-finals on Tuesday, the sport's …
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AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar
Jun 02 2026
Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial …
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Arnaldi outlasts Tiafoe in marathon that 'wasn't tennis, was something else'
Jun 01 2026
Matteo Arnaldi fought back against fading Frances Tiafoe to win 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7), 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 early Tuesday and …
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Sabalenka bests Osaka at French Open, Berrettini into quarters
Jun 01 2026
Aryna Sabalenka overpowered fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the French Open last 16 on Monday, after …
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NBA Magic hire Spurs assistant Sweeney as new head coach
Jun 01 2026
Sean Sweeney, an associate head coach for the NBA finalist San Antonio Spurs, has been hired as the head coach of the …
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Mexican police tear-gas teachers' protest 10 days before World Cup
Jun 01 2026
Mexico City police hurled tear gas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the "Fan …
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Who said what: French Open day 9
Jun 01 2026
Key quotes from the ninth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday:
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Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
Jun 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club
Jun 01 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great …
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Huge NFL deals send Garrett to Rams, Brown to Patriots
Jun 01 2026
Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday …
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Berrettini back in French Open quarters after injury 'darkness'
Jun 01 2026
Matteo Berrettini stormed into his first Grand Slam quarter-final in four years with an impressive straight-sets victory …
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Joshua says 'only success' matters as Fury fight looms
Jun 01 2026
Anthony Joshua said Monday he would not celebrate that a deal has finally been struck for a heavyweight clash with rival …
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