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Mitchell, Harden shine as Cavs down Raptors for 2-0 series lead
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Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 58 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-105 …
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PGA Tour to scrap Hawaii opening events from 2027
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The PGA Tour is planning to abandon the traditional season-opening swing in Hawaii from 2027, it said Monday.
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Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism
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Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed on Monday to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations …
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Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year
Apr 20 2026
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA's defensive player of the year on Monday, becoming the first …
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West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves, piles pressure on Spurs
Apr 20 2026
West Ham's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted …
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Wolves relegated from Premier League
Apr 20 2026
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after West Ham's goalless draw at Crystal Palace sealed their …
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Wembanyama 'changing the game as we speak', says Nowitzki
Apr 20 2026
German basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki has told AFP that Victor Wembanyama, who won on his NBA playoff debut on Sunday, …
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Alcaraz may skip French Open rather than rush injury comeback
Apr 20 2026
French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz insisted Monday he would rather miss defending the Roland Garros title in May rather …
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Swiss football club turn down Kanye West concert approach
Apr 20 2026
Swiss football club FC Basel on Monday confirmed to AFP they had turned down an approach about staging a Kanye West …
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Leicester fairytale turns sour as relegation to third tier looms
Apr 20 2026
Ten years after authoring the ultimate sporting fairytale, former Premier League champions Leicester are on the brink of …
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Varma ton revives Mumbai's IPL hopes with win over Gujarat
Apr 20 2026
Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the …
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Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again
Apr 20 2026
Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on Monday he believes this year's tournament is the perfect time for the …
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Rose to take charge at Bournemouth after Iraola exit
Apr 20 2026
Bournemouth announced on Monday that German manager Marco Rose will take charge of the Premier League club next season, …
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Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns
Apr 20 2026
Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi completed a Kenyan double-double at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both …
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Olympic status a massive 'boost' for squash says European champion Crouin
Apr 20 2026
European squash champion Victor Crouin believes the visibility of his sport will get a huge boost after it makes its …
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French Open sensation Boisson returns to action after 'most difficult' spell
Apr 20 2026
Lois Boisson, the French player who lit up Roland Garros last year with her stunning run to the French Open semi-finals, …
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Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump
Apr 20 2026
Liam Rosenior said Monday that Chelsea's owners had been "magnificent" in their support despite an alarming slump that …
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Romania legend Hagi eyes 'winning every game' on return as coach
Apr 20 2026
Gheorghe Hagi took over as coach of the Romanian national team on Monday with the former Barcelona star announcing …
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Rana stars as Bangladesh down New Zealand to level ODI series at 1-1
Apr 20 2026
Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second …
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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe
Apr 20 2026
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what …
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Rana takes 5-32 as Bangladesh bowl out New Zealand for 198
Apr 20 2026
Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 as Bangladesh bundled out New Zealand for 198 in the second one-day international on …
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Magic shock Pistons as Thunder and Celtics win big in NBA playoffs
Apr 20 2026
The Orlando Magic stunned the Detroit Pistons 112-101 on Sunday as the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder and …
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Australia's Green wins playoff for third LPGA LA Championship title
Apr 20 2026
Australia's in-form Hannah Green birdied the first hole of a three-way playoff to capture her third LA Championship …
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Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock Pistons
Apr 20 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics launched their NBA playoff campaigns with big wins on Sunday as Orlando …
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP
Apr 20 2026
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists announced Sunday for this year's award …
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Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US
Apr 20 2026
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the …
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History haunts Arsenal as Man City take control of title race
Apr 20 2026
The spectre of a charging Manchester City haunts Arsenal once more after a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday …
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Rahm coasts to LIV Golf win in Mexico City
Apr 19 2026
Jon Rahm cruised to a six-stroke victory with a final round of 64 Sunday at a LIV Golf event in Mexico City overshadowed …
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Fitzpatrick survives Scheffler playoff to win RBC Heritage
Apr 19 2026
Matt Fizpatrick survived a nail-biting playoff with Scottie Scheffler to win his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, as …
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Thunder thrash Suns, Celtics crush Sixers in NBA playoff openers
Apr 19 2026
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder launched their NBA playoff campaign with a 119-84 thrashing of the Phoenix …
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Kenyans Korir, Lokedi seek to repeat at Boston Marathon
Apr 19 2026
Defending champion John Korir returns to the Boston Marathon on Monday aiming for a fourth straight marathon crown after …
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Spring double keeps Racing 92 in Top 14 play-off hunt with Paris derby win
Apr 19 2026
France full-back Max Spring crossed twice as Racing 92 beat Parisian rivals Stade Francais 47-20 on Sunday to remain in …
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AC Milan, Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
Apr 19 2026
AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with respective …
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Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
Apr 19 2026
Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon claimed a surprise 2-1 win away to Paris …
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AC Milan and Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
Apr 19 2026
AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with respective …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Apr 19 2026
Last week Arsenal had the chance to go 12 points clear of Manchester City in their hunt for a first Premier League title …
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Celtics crush Sixers as Tatum and Brown shine in playoff opener
Apr 19 2026
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 51 points as Boston Celtics thumped Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their …
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Kane scores as Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title
Apr 19 2026
Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home win over Stuttgart to claim a …
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Man City beat Arsenal to seize control of title race, Liverpool win
Apr 19 2026
Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race as Liverpool …
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Treble-chasing Bayern put beer showers on ice despite title win
Apr 19 2026
Despite sealing their 35th Bundesliga title on Sunday, Bayern Munich put the celebrations, including the traditional …
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Guardiola warns title not won yet as Man City hunt down Arsenal
Apr 19 2026
Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City's vital 2-1 victory over Arsenal has only given his side "hope" in the Premier …
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Arteta tells Arsenal to 'go again' in pursuit of Premier League title
Apr 19 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal remain "convinced" they will end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League despite losing 2-1 …
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Arya, Connolly help Punjab hammer Lucknow in IPL
Apr 19 2026
Explosive knocks from opener Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly helped top of the table Punjab Kings hammer Lucknow Super …
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Balogun continues Monaco scoring streak, Rennes boost Champions League hopes
Apr 19 2026
USA star Folarin Balogun scored in an eighth consecutive Ligue 1 game for Monaco on Sunday but could not stop his side …
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Haaland gives Man City edge over Arsenal in Premier League title showdown
Apr 19 2026
Manchester City are breathing down Arsenal's necks after Erling Haaland's strike beat the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday to land …
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Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming
Apr 19 2026
Up-and-coming Frenchman Arthur Fils beat Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to lift the Barcelona clay-court title on …
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Slot hails Liverpool mentality after last-gasp derby winner
Apr 19 2026
Arne Slot praised the mentality of his Liverpool team after they grabbed a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday to …
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Evenepoel outsprints Skjelmose to win Amstel Gold Race
Apr 19 2026
Remco Evenepoel made up for his disappointment a year ago by outsprinting reigning champion Mattias Skjelmose to win the …
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Liverpool snatch derby win ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
Apr 19 2026
Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions …
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Rabiot fires AC Milan to verge of Champions League return
Apr 19 2026
Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, …
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Rybakina outclasses Muchova to win Stuttgart WTA title
Apr 19 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina picked up her second title of the year as she outclassed Karolina Muchova 7-5, …
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Liverpool beat Everton ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
Apr 19 2026
Virgil van Dijk scored a last-gasp winner against Everton on Sunday as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions …
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Rabiot fires AC Milan past Verona to verge of Champions League return
Apr 19 2026
Adrien Rabiot boosted AC Milan's bid to return to the Champions League with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Verona, …
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Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season
Apr 19 2026
Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan …
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Shelton wins fifth ATP title with victory in Munich
Apr 19 2026
Second seed Ben Shelton won the ATP 500 clay-court tournament in Munich for the first time wth a 6–2, 7–5 victory over …
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Blasi stuns field with victory in women's Amstel Gold Race
Apr 19 2026
Paula Blasi won the 12th edition of the women's Amstel Gold Race in Valkenburg on Sunday, stunning the favourites at the …
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Rampant South Africa tame Argentina to win Hong Kong Sevens at last
Apr 19 2026
South Africa finally broke their duck by winning the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time as they overwhelmed …
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Nagelsmann backs injured Gnabry as World Cup doubts grow
Apr 19 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday threw his support behind Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry, who could miss …
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Champions League or bust for Atletico after Copa del Rey agony
Apr 19 2026
Diego Simeone tried to convey hope but his body language spoke for itself.
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Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
Apr 19 2026
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, …
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'Pure joy' for Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph
Apr 18 2026
Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on …
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Messi scores winner as Miami down Colorado on coach debut
Apr 18 2026
Lionel Messi gifted Inter Miami's new coach a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids with a brace including a spectacular …
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Nuggets hold off T'Wolves, Cavs thump Raptors in NBA playoff openers
Apr 18 2026
Nikola Jokic's 25-point triple-double and 30 points from Jamal Murray propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 116-105 victory …
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Fitzpatrick extends lead as Scheffler charges at RBC Heritage
Apr 18 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick extended his lead with an erratic three-under par 68 Saturday at the US PGA Tour RBC Heritage as world …
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Real Sociedad secure Copa del Rey penalty triumph over Atletico
Apr 18 2026
Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history …
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Substitute Dupont helps Toulouse cruise past Castres in Top 14
Apr 18 2026
Antoine Dupont came off the bench to help leaders Toulouse to a 42-25 win over local rivals Castres to move 12 points …
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'Scandalous' Marseille lose at Lorient, dent Champions League bid
Apr 18 2026
Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia blasted the team's performance after a 2-0 loss at Lorient in Ligue 1 on …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to have no regrets in Man City title showdown
Apr 18 2026
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are "more than capable" of landing a knockout blow to Manchester City in the Premier …
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Man Utd beat Chelsea as Spurs stunned by Brighton equaliser
Apr 18 2026
Matheus Cunha fired Manchester United towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday, while …
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Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
Apr 18 2026
Manchester United took a giant step towards ending a two-year exile from the Champions League as Matheus Cunha scored …
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Questions surround Warriors after NBA play-in exit
Apr 18 2026
The Golden State Warriors face a raft of questions, including the future of coach Steve Kerr, after their elimination …
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England beat Iceland to stay perfect in Women's World Cup qualifying
Apr 18 2026
Alessia Russo scored the only goal to earn England a 1-0 victory in Iceland on Saturday and a fourth win in as many 2027 …
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Napoli's Serie A title defence nears end with Lazio defeat
Apr 18 2026
Napoli could concede the Serie A title to Inter Milan as soon as next week after falling to a 2-0 home defeat at the …
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Cavs cruise past Raptors in NBA playoff opener
Apr 18 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 32 points from Donovan Mitchell, beat the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in …
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Spurs 'not finished yet', says defiant De Zerbi
Apr 18 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side are "not finished yet" despite a bitterly disappointing 2-2 draw …
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Germany's Gnabry a World Cup doubt after thigh injury
Apr 18 2026
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry could miss this summer's World Cup after tearing a muscle in his thigh, …
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England run in 12 tries to hammer Scotland in Six Nations
Apr 18 2026
England stormed to an 84-7 demolition of Scotland to maintain a perfect start to their Women's Six Nations defence in …
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Rublev, Fils fightbacks set up Barcelona Open final
Apr 18 2026
Frenchman Arthur Fils overcame in-form teenager Rafael Jodar 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a Barcelona Open final …
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Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose, Eta beaten on debut
Apr 18 2026
Bayern Munich edged closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 at Hoffenheim on Saturday, while …
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Spurs stunned by late Brighton equaliser, Leeds pull clear of trouble
Apr 18 2026
Tottenham remain in the Premier League relegation zone after Georginio Rutter's stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a 2-2 …
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Relegation-haunted Spurs count cost of Brighton draw
Apr 18 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has five games to save Tottenham from the unthinkable nightmare of relegation from the Premier League …
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Abhishek fireworks, Malinga spell sink Chennai
Apr 18 2026
Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga's tight spell of 3-29 and a trademark blistering half-century by Abhishek Sharma helped …
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Spurs count cost after Brighton draw leaves them in drop zone
Apr 18 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has five games to save Tottenham from the unthinkable nightmare of relegation from the Premier League …
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'Scandalous' Marseille lose at Lorient, damage Champions League bid
Apr 18 2026
Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia blasted the team's performance after a 2-0 loss at Lorient on Saturday dealt a …
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Rybakina powers past Andreeva to reach Stuttgart final
Apr 18 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina surged to a 7-5, 6-1 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva on Saturday and will …
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Spain rout Ukraine to boost Women's World Cup qualifying hopes
Apr 18 2026
Edna Imade netted two headers as Spain crushed Ukraine 5-0 to pull provisionally level with England at the top of …
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Leeds pull clear of trouble, Bournemouth sink Newcastle
Apr 18 2026
Leeds beat Wolves 3-0 to open up a nine-point cushion in the battle for Premier League survival before Tottenham aim to …
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Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose
Apr 18 2026
Bayern Munich moved closer to the Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday, …
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Cobolli downs Zverev to set up Munich final with Shelton
Apr 18 2026
Flavio Cobolli ended top seed Alexander Zverev's Munich Open title defence on Saturday as the Italian breezed past the …
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La Rochelle thump threadbare Bordeaux-Begles
Apr 18 2026
A much-changed Bordeaux-Begles side went down 45-15 at La Rochelle in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
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Miller bludgeons Delhi to IPL win over Bengaluru
Apr 18 2026
South African David Miller struck two sixes and a four off consecutive deliveries in the final over from Romario …
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Muchova battles past Svitolina to book Stuttgart final berth
Apr 18 2026
Karolina Muchova edged Elina Svitolina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday to book her spot in the final of the Stuttgart Open.
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Allegri rules out taking Italy job, wants to stay at AC Milan
Apr 18 2026
Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday that he was not interested in the vacant Italy job, the AC Milan coach saying that he …
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Brentford blow chance for top six in Fulham stalemate
Apr 18 2026
Brentford missed the chance to leapfrog Chelsea into the Premier League's top six after being held to a 0-0 draw by west …
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'We've already beaten other favorites', Lyon's Endrick warns PSG
Apr 18 2026
Brazilian forward Endrick told AFP that he believes his Lyon side can spring a surprise when they take on French and …
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'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket
Apr 18 2026
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 -- more than 10 times the normal price -- for the quick round-trip train between …
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Fitzpatrick charges to one-shot lead at RBC Heritage
Apr 17 2026
Former champion Matt Fitzpatrick fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 63 on Friday to surge to a one-stroke lead over …
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Andreeva sinks Swiatek to meet top seed Rybakina in Stuttgart semis
Apr 17 2026
Top seed Elena Rybakina saved two match points against unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez to advance to the semi-finals …
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Carrick won't rule out Rashford return to Man Utd
Apr 17 2026
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United once his loan …
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Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry to Premier League
Apr 17 2026
Frank Lampard has silenced his critics by leading Coventry into the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, …
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Inter swat aside Cagliari to continue Serie A title procession
Apr 17 2026
Inter Milan took another step towards the Serie A title on Friday by comfortably beating Cagliari 3-0 and taking a …
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Lens leave it late to edge Toulouse and keep pressure on PSG
Apr 17 2026
Lens came back from two goals down to find a late winner to beat Toulouse 3-2 on Friday and move to within one point of …
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