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Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
AFP - 18m ago
Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win
AFP - 19m ago
Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, turning back Spain's Cristina Bucsa in …
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Bordeaux hammer Racing in Top 14 start as Bielle-Biarrey extends deal
AFP - 24m ago
Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles started the new Top 14 season with a 10-try bang as star wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey …
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Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot
AFP - 48m ago
A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two …
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Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16
AFP - 54m ago
Zheng Qinwen rallied from 0-5 down in the final set to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 as American hopes …
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Swiatek into US Open fourth round in tight two-setter
AFP - 1h ago
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek reached the US Open fourth round on Saturday with a tight two-set victory over …
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Werro wins in Brussels, as Russell and Dos Santos shine
AFP - 1h ago
In-form Swiss Audrey Werro was forced into a dip for victory in the 800m, while newly-minted world record holders Masai …
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Keys: 'I felt like I couldn't play tennis'
AFP - 1h ago
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys felt "scared" and as though "I couldn't play tennis anymore," she said …
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Kolbe breaks jaw and shoulder injury sidelines Savea
AFP - 1h ago
Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie …
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Simmonds stars as Pau upset Montpellier
AFP - 1h ago
Joe Simmonds's steady boot helped Pau stun last season's beaten finalists Montpellier 27-19 in their Top 14 opener on …
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Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League
AFP - 2h ago
Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made …
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Inter roar back in five-goal thriller with Napoli
AFP - 2h ago
A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two …
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Zheng rallies to stun Keys, Anisimova out in US Open third round
AFP - 3h ago
Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen rallied from 0-5 down in the final set to stun Madison Keys on Saturday and reach …
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Potapova upsets 2025 US Open runner-up Anisimova
AFP - 1h ago
Amanda Anisimova, runner-up at the 2025 US Open, fell Saturday in the third round to Anastasia Potapova, who capitalized …
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Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held
AFP - 3h ago
New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to …
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Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke
AFP - 28m ago
Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a scoreless draw by promoted Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
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South Africa dominate New Zealand in second half to lead series
AFP - 3h ago
South Africa produced a brilliant second-half display to earn a 29-24 Test victory over New Zealand in Johannesburg on …
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Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight
AFP - 1h ago
Lewis Hamilton was left disappointed on Saturday as the pace in his Ferrari evaporated as he qualified fifth for the …
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Lens lose again ahead of Champions League date
AFP - 2h ago
Lens's difficult start to the new season continued on Saturday as Mamadou Kone scored his first Ligue 1 goal to give …
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Vuelta stage 15 shortened due to extreme heat, Mas consolidates lead
AFP - 2h ago
Vuelta a Espana organisers said they were shortening Sunday's stage 15 route from Palma del Rio to Cordoba by around 80 …
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Olympic champion Zheng storms home to reach US Open last 16
AFP - 2h ago
Paris Olympics gold medallist Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games of the match to surge to a 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 …
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Big-spending Spurs must make better attacking decisions, says De Zerbi
AFP - 1h ago
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said that his side must make better decisions in the final third after failling to score …
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Modric available for Croatia in Nations League
AFP - 1h ago
Croatia's veteran midfield maestro and captain Luka Modric will stay with the squad in the forthcoming Nations League …
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Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held
AFP - 39m ago
New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to …
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Gasly a 'class act' says Alpine boss after Monza pole
AFP - 1h ago
Pierre Gasly is capable of pulling off a famous win in the Italian Grand Prix, said his team managing director Steve …
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Nwaneri helps Dortmund to comeback win on Bundesliga debut
AFP - 2h ago
Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri provoked a late own goal as Borussia Dortmund came from two down to win 3-2 at Hoffenheim …
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Alpine's Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix
AFP - 2h ago
Frenchman Pierre Gasly snatched a surprise pole position for Alpine in qualifying on Saturday for the Italian Grand Prix …
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Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of bias
AFP - 3h ago
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Saturday refuted claims of bias made by Alpine team boss Flavio …
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Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice
AFP - 5h ago
Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and …
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'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge
AFP - 6h ago
Barcelona spent the summer fruitlessly pursuing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez but Raphinha's blistering start …
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Pogacar to miss worlds after season-ending Vuelta crash
AFP - 6h ago
Tadej Pogacar will end his season prematurely after undergoing surgery on a fractured collarbone sustained in a crash at …
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Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of impartiality
AFP - 3h ago
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Saturday refuted claims of impartiality made by Alpine team boss Flavio …
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Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
AFP - 6h ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after …
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Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
AFP - 6h ago
Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended for their part in the chaotic scenes after their …
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Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
AFP - 8h ago
Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return
AFP - 14h ago
Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as …
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Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030
Sep 04 2026
Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris …
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PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top
Sep 04 2026
Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in …
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Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid
Sep 04 2026
Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid …
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'Getting there' - Alcaraz into US Open last 16 along with Sabalenka
Sep 04 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off hard-hitting Wu Yibing in straight sets on Friday and says his game is …
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Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
Sep 04 2026
Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola …
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Bad weather will not affect All Blacks, says captain Savea
Sep 04 2026
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says the threat of bad weather will not affect plans for the third Test against world …
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Isak ready to show world his quality, says Van Dijk
Sep 04 2026
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Alexander Isak's quality has never been in doubt after the Swede's double …
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Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping
Sep 04 2026
Stuttgart bounced back from their opening-day thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich to sink Cologne in similar fashion …
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'Smart, aggressive' Alcaraz into US Open last 16
Sep 04 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and …
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Defending champion Alcaraz reaches last 16 at US Open
Sep 04 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and …
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Lyles ends season before Budapest due to injury flare ups
Sep 04 2026
Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic men's 100-meter champion, said Friday he has ended his 2026 season due to injury …
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Seville, Alfred win at Diamond League finals, Duplantis hit with injury
Sep 04 2026
Sprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond …
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Sabalenka survives despite 'tricky' weed smell at US Open
Sep 04 2026
When it comes to marijuana-smoking tennis fans, Aryna Sabalenka has a simple request.
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Women's NBA comissioner Engelbert to retire at season's end
Sep 04 2026
Cathy Engelbert, whose seven years as Women's NBA commissioner included hammering out a deal with the players union last …
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US Football Hall of Fame revamps selection process
Sep 04 2026
The American Pro Football Hall of Fame announced revisions to its selection process on Friday, including trimming the …
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Duplantis pulls out of Diamond League finals
Sep 04 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis was a late withdrawal from the men's pole vault on the first day of the Diamond League finals …
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Edgar Davids art thief misses sentencing after being 'knocked out by luggage'
Sep 04 2026
A thief who pawned former Dutch international footballer Edgar Davids's £188,000 ($254,000) collection of modern art …
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Defending champ Sabalenka, Pegula lead way into US Open fourth round
Sep 04 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's …
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Russell tops second practice to beat Ferrari and Antonelli in Italy
Sep 04 2026
George Russell bounced back to beat his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and both Ferraris on …
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Pegula rallies to reach US Open fourth round
Sep 04 2026
World number three Jessica Pegula shook off a lackluster opening set to overcome Leylah Fernandez of Canada in three …
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Defending champ Sabalenka leads way into US Open fourth round
Sep 04 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the US Open last 16, with men's …
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Brazil great Formiga says 2027 World Cup will 'change players' lives'
Sep 04 2026
Brazil legend Formiga believes next year's Women's World Cup in the country will be "an opportunity to change the lives …
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Top seed Sabalenka powers into US Open fourth round
Sep 04 2026
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to lead the way into the US Open round …
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Australian Simmons makes NBA comeback with Kings: reports
Sep 04 2026
Australian Ben Simmons, who missed last season with nagging back injuries, has agreed on a one-year NBA comeback deal …
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Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after shake-up
Sep 04 2026
Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar …
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Walter made improper deal with Magic after buying Dodgers: report
Sep 04 2026
Billionaire Mark Walter made an improper deal with business partner Earvin "Magic" Johnson after getting the NBA …
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Moyes voices disappointment with Everton's threadbare squad
Sep 04 2026
Everton boss David Moyes expressed his disappointment at being left with a threadbare squad in the final days of the …
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'I love the players we have', insists Arsenal boss Arteta
Sep 04 2026
Mikel Arteta has reacted to Arsenal's failure to sign a top-class forward during the summer transfer window by insisting …
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'Winner' Fernandez fundamental to Maresca's Man City rebuild
Sep 04 2026
Enzo Maresca believes Enzo Fernandez's winning mentality will fit in nicely at Manchester City after a £125 million …
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Song Yadong looks to become China's first male UFC champion after home victory
Sep 04 2026
UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step …
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Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick
Sep 04 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite being outspent by …
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Alonso urges Chelsea to 'move forward' after Fernandez's exit
Sep 04 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hopes everyone at Stamford Bridge can now "move forward" following the protracted sale of …
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Emery says Madjo's time will come after Villa Euro exclusion
Sep 04 2026
Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Aston …
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Celtic, Rangers away fans shut out from Old Firm derbies
Sep 04 2026
Old Firm clashes between arch Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers will have no away fans this season after crowd trouble …
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Cadillac enjoying 'very respectable' first season, says team boss
Sep 04 2026
One look at the constructors championship standings suggests that Cadillac have struggled to get a foothold in their …
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Former world triathlon champion Jonny Brownlee retires from professional running
Sep 04 2026
Former world triathlon champion and Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional …
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Irish heroine Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing ring career
Sep 04 2026
When Katie Taylor began boxing, she sometimes entered junior contests as "K Taylor", her hair tucked beneath her …
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Leclerc on top as Ferrari take 1-2 in Monza opening practice
Sep 04 2026
Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate …
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Song Yadong looks to become China's first UFC champion after home victory
Sep 04 2026
UFC fighter Song Yadong smiled as he recalled the roaring crowds at his latest win in Shanghai that brought him one step …
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India's Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women's cricket
Sep 04 2026
India's batting superstar Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket after …
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Brussels Diamond League finals Day 2 - four events to watch
Sep 04 2026
Swiss star Audrey Werro and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, along with newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell …
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India hopes 'unique idea' will save athletes from cabin fever
Sep 04 2026
India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily …
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Night-owl Zverev goes distance to advance as upsets rock US Open
Sep 04 2026
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open title on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin …
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Marathon man Zverev goes distance again to reach US Open third round
Sep 04 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of …
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Zverev goes the distance again to reach US Open third round
Sep 04 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of …
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Ex-Pakistan coach Gillespie tells Javed 'look in the mirror' over sackings
Sep 04 2026
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said Friday chairman of selectors Aaqib Javed needs to "look at himself in the …
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South Korean football referee faces hearing over 'period' insult
Sep 04 2026
A woman referee in South Korea will face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder …
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Monfils falls to Tien in US Open in Grand Slam farewell
Sep 04 2026
Gael Monfils took a final Grand Slam bow Thursday night, losing to American Learner Tien in straight sets but basking in …
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Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
Sep 04 2026
Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula …
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Toulouse eye Top 14 history after 'difficult' summer
Sep 04 2026
Toulouse remain favourites for a record fifth straight title despite a turbulent few months, as the new Top 14 season …
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Arsenal brace for Chelsea test as Spurs seek spark
Sep 04 2026
Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 …
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Springboks and All Blacks seek series lead after war of words
Sep 04 2026
South Africa and New Zealand will seek a 2-1 series lead with one Test to play when they clash in Johannesburg on …
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Efficient Rybakina reaches US Open third round
Sep 04 2026
Second-seeded Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the US Open Thursday, seeing off Spaniard Jessica Bouzas …
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Bundesliga brings the band back together in Premier League's shadow
Sep 04 2026
As the cashed-up Premier League spent billions in another record-breaking transfer window, many Bundesliga clubs were …
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Taiwan boxer Lin considered 'graceful exit' after Paris Games gold
Sep 04 2026
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting told AFP she considered retiring after winning gold at the Paris Olympics but wanted to …
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War-bruised Myanmar finds relief in bareknuckle bloodsport
Sep 04 2026
In a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: Myanmar's lethwei martial art, where …
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Ailing Auger-Aliassime falls at US Open as Swiatek, Osaka and Gauff advance
Sep 04 2026
Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime tumbled out of the US Open on Thursday as former champions Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and …
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Kyrgios gets month ban for cocaine, enters treatment programme
Sep 04 2026
Nick Kyrgios has accepted and served a one-month ban for taking cocaine, the tennis anti-doping agency said Friday, …
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Westerners test their mettle at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Sep 04 2026
From wrestling horseback to battling for control of a headless goat, Central Asia's unique sports have been in the …
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Gauff cruises into US Open third round
Sep 04 2026
Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula …
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Premier League transfer windfall a lifeline for ailing French clubs
Sep 04 2026
Record spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has served as a lifeline across the …
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Osaka squeezes into US Open third round
Sep 03 2026
When pursuit of perfection wasn't panning out, Naomi Osaka managed to re-prioritize on Thursday and come away with a …
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Carreras reverts to fullback as Argentina change four for Australia Test
Sep 03 2026
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi made four changes Thursday for their return clash with Australia while Santiago …
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Ailing Auger-Aliassime upset by Khachanov at US Open
Sep 03 2026
Russian veteran Karen Khachanov defeated an ailing third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime Thursday in the second round of …
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Khachanov shocks ailing Auger-Aliassime, Swiatek and Osaka advance at US Open
Sep 03 2026
Karen Khachanov knocked ailing third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime out of the US Open on Thursday as former champions Iga …
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Wilson back to lead Australia as Kiss rotates team for Argentina
Sep 03 2026
Coach Les Kiss recalled skipper Harry Wilson and dynamic centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the starting side among eight …
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