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'Kenya's moment' as Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics champs in African first
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Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome …
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Flick supporting 'self-confident' Yamal Ballon d'Or bid
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday he will support teenage winger Lamine Yamal's bid to win the Ballon d'Or, …
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As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award
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With less than two weeks to go before Ballon d'Or voting closes, many leading candidates are campaigning hard to be …
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Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first
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Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome …
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Sri Lanka's javelin champ returns to 'broken' welcome
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Sri Lanka's Asian Games medal prospect Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage returned home after winning the title at a top …
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Asian Games cruise ship arrives as accommodation complaints grow
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A cruise ship that will house thousands of athletes at the Asian Games arrived in Japan on Tuesday as complaints over …
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Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?
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The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in …
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Asian Games set for liftoff but will have everyone have a bed?
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The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in …
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Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10
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Patrick Mahomes rushed for a touchdown and passed for two more on a triumphant return from his nine-month injury absence …
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Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship
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The 20th Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday bringing together a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, among them …
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Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games
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Some of the brightest talents in sport will be going for gold when the Asian Games open in Nagoya-Aichi on Saturday.
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Dodgers clinch playoff berth in bid for third straight World Series
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, seeking a third straight World Series crown, booked their playoff berth Monday with a 4-1 win …
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IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 …
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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
Sep 14 2026
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first …
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Betis beat winless Villarreal to go third
Sep 14 2026
Real Betis secured a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Monday to move third in La Liga and leave the Yellow Submarine in the …
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In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit, Inter on their heels
Sep 14 2026
Netherlands striker Donyell Malen scored his sixth goal of the season as Roma moved to the top of the Serie A table with …
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England No 8 Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off
Sep 14 2026
England No 8 Henry Pollock says he will consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether as negotiations over a new …
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In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit
Sep 14 2026
Netherlands striker Donyell Malen scored his sixth goal of the season as Roma moved to the top of the Serie A table with …
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Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach
Sep 14 2026
Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as La Rochelle head coach to 2031 ending talk of a move …
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Women athletes condemn 'sexualised' Sydney Sweeney commercial
Sep 14 2026
Actor Sydney Sweeney has been condemned by leading women athletes for a sports betting advert in which the American …
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Richarlison not in Spurs League Cup squad: De Zerbi
Sep 14 2026
Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison would not be in Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's League Cup tie at Liverpool even …
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Three talking points from the Spanish Grand Prix
Sep 14 2026
Eight wins, the most by an Italian driver in a single season, and blessed with good fortune as well as extreme talent, …
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Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban
Sep 14 2026
Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans …
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Liverpool will have to accept 'ups and downs', says Iraola
Sep 14 2026
Andoni Iraola admitted there would be "ups and downs" for Liverpool as he searches for consistency early in his Anfield …
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North Korea win 10-0 in Asian Games football mismatch
Sep 14 2026
North Korea's formidable women's football team launched their Asian Games with a 10-0 hammering of Bangladesh on Monday, …
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Inaugural Ultimate a hit with the athletes, says Coe
Sep 14 2026
The inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest worked "pretty well", according to World Athletics president Sebastian …
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Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
Sep 14 2026
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hailed playmaker Arda Guler on Monday ahead of the team's visit to face Elche in La …
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Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, say South Korea
Sep 14 2026
Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever", South Korean officials told AFP on …
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New coach won't use AI in bid to make South Korea fans happy
Sep 14 2026
South Korea's new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country "happy" after a …
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India cricketers refuse Asia Cup trophy from top Pakistan official
Sep 14 2026
India's women refused to collect the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi after the team won a …
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Bills edge Texans while Bears beat Panthers in NFL record-setting opener
Sep 14 2026
Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston in a thrilling win over the Texans on Sunday, while …
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South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away
Sep 14 2026
South Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting …
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Table tennis siblings with China-born parents vow to usher in 'Japan's era'
Sep 14 2026
Tomokazu Harimoto and his younger sister Miwa have followed in their parents' footsteps by becoming professional table …
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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Sep 14 2026
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just …
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Marcelo Gallardo appointed as new Ecuador head coach
Sep 14 2026
Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed as the new head coach of Ecuador for the 2030 World Cup qualifying …
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For club and comfort: Rodman makes it to Shelton's US Open final
Sep 14 2026
US soccer star Trinity Rodman pulled double-duty on Sunday, starting the Washington Spirit's 3-0 home defeat to the …
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Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire
Sep 14 2026
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m …
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Shelton hungry for more Grand Slam chances after US Open disappointment
Sep 14 2026
Ben Shelton's first Grand Slam final ended in defeat on Sunday, but the 23-year-old American said his four-set loss to …
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Controversial Zverev: from tennis nearly-man to multiple Grand Slam winner
Sep 13 2026
The Grand Slam floodgates have opened for Alexander Zverev, who cemented his status among the tennis elite with a US …
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Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season
Sep 13 2026
Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a …
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Toulouse back on track after hammering Bordeaux
Sep 13 2026
Champions Toulouse bounced back from their shock defeat to La Rochelle last week with a stunning eight-try 48-12 …
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Sassuolo stun Juve, Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
Sep 13 2026
Sassuolo midfielder Vasilije Adzic scored a last-gasp winner against his parent club to consign Juventus to their first …
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US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
Sep 13 2026
The United States won the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France …
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Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph
Sep 13 2026
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the …
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Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
Sep 13 2026
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester …
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Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers
Sep 13 2026
Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston and Lamar Jackson sparked Baltimore to a lopsided …
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Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
Sep 13 2026
Napoli ended a three-match losing streak as Stanislav Lobotka struck to earn a 1-0 Serie A win over Bologna on Sunday, …
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Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit
Sep 13 2026
Formula One’s new Madring circuit failed to capture the imagination of the fans or the drivers on Sunday when it …
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Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing
Sep 13 2026
Enzo Maresca took on the seemingly impossible job of succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, but the …
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Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek claim classy Ultimate sprint doubles
Sep 13 2026
The US pair of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek nailed Ultimate Championship sprint doubles after searing to …
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Spaniard Mas claims 'special' home Vuelta a Espana triumph
Sep 13 2026
Spanish rider Enric Mas said that his first Vuelta a Espana triumph was "special" after he secured the title on Sunday …
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Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m
Sep 13 2026
Britain's Josh Kerr produced a devastating last lap to seal a dominant victory in the men's 1,500m at the Ultimate …
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Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football
Sep 13 2026
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Sep 13 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City already look set for another duel for the Premier League title after overcoming adversity to …
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Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner
Sep 13 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said it was "worrying" a team of officials came to the conclusion Erling …
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Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd
Sep 13 2026
Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's …
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Spaniard Enric Mas wins home Vuelta a Espana
Sep 13 2026
Spanish rider Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a Espana title on Sunday as Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final …
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Trump watches as Lowry wins Irish Open in record-breaking style
Sep 13 2026
Shane Lowry won the Irish Open title in record-breaking style on Sunday as US President Donald Trump watched the home …
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Kane edges Bayern past Elversberg in Bundesliga
Sep 13 2026
Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season to help Bayern Munich edge to a 2-1 win at promoted Elversberg in the …
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Luckless Norris wants change in safety car rules
Sep 13 2026
Luckless Lando Norris on Sunday called for a change to the safety car rules that deprived him and McLaren of a likely …
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Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for 'cucumber cool' Antonelli
Sep 13 2026
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Kimi Antonelli was born at "another level" to his peers and rivals -- and can …
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I miss the adrenaline, but it's not my moment - Bolt
Sep 13 2026
Usain Bolt's retirement from athletics in 2017 left a gaping hole that has still not been filled, the Jamaican sprint …
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Late Mbappe goal sends Lille top of Ligue 1
Sep 13 2026
Ethan Mbappe redeemed himself after his Champions League red card in midweek by scoring a late goal in a 2-0 win over …
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Championship leader Antonelli to 'keep pushing' for title
Sep 13 2026
Kimi Antonelli has no intention of easing up in the race for the Formula One world championship title after his win in …
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Yamal double helps Barca edge Levante thriller
Sep 13 2026
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the …
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Five-star Leipzig return to form with Hamburg thumping
Sep 13 2026
RB Leipzig bounced back from their Champions League defeat at Como by thumping strugglers Hamburg 5-0 at home in the …
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Spain beat Germany to claim women's World Cup bronze
Sep 13 2026
Spain have soothed the disappointment of their narrow semi-final loss to the United States by claiming bronze at the …
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Brighton run rampant against 10-man Coventry
Sep 13 2026
Brighton thrashed 10-man Coventry 5-0 on Sunday to move into fourth place in the Premier League and leave Frank …
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Antonelli profits from safety car pause to win Spanish GP
Sep 13 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli made the most of a slice of luck to claim his eighth win of the season in meticulous …
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Team Europe beat United States to reclaim Solheim Cup
Sep 13 2026
Team Europe produced a dominant display in Sunday's decisive singles to beat the United States and claim back the …
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Trump chastises Zelensky over Russian refinery strikes during Ireland visit
Sep 13 2026
Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over Kyiv's attacks on Russian oil refineries, …
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Five-star Brighton crush 10-man Coventry
Sep 13 2026
Brighton thrashed 10-man Coventry 5-0 on Sunday to move into fourth place in the Premier League and leave Frank …
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World championship leader Antonelli wins Spanish GP
Sep 13 2026
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula …
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Resurgent Marquez powers to San Marino win to take MotoGP lead
Sep 13 2026
Resurgent reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez powered to victory in the San Marino MotoGP on Sunday ahead of his …
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Vuelta finale neutralised after rider safety concerns
Sep 13 2026
The closing lap of Sunday's final stage of the Vuelta a Espana will be neutralised after riders raised concerns about …
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Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day
Sep 13 2026
Donald Trump turned his focus Sunday to golf and promoting his business interests, as he wraps up a two-day visit to …
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World Athletics stance on Russia unchanged, says Coe
Sep 13 2026
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe insisted Sunday that his stance on sanctions imposed on Russia by track and …
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Former captain De Villiers hails 'fantastic' Springboks
Sep 13 2026
Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers said on Sunday that the 43-28 series-clinching victory over New Zealand was …
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Crash and burn: Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation
Sep 13 2026
Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant …
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Garcia keeps WBC welterweight title by stopping Benn
Sep 13 2026
American Ryan Garcia defended his World Boxing Council welterweight title on Saturday with a second-round stoppage of …
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Messi scores but Miami held by Nashville
Sep 13 2026
Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to …
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US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare
Sep 13 2026
Elena Rybakina is on top of the tennis world, celebrating her first US Open title and her rise to number one barely more …
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Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat
Sep 13 2026
Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number …
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Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one
Sep 13 2026
Elena Rybakina punctuated her rise to world number one with a US Open title on Saturday, but the Kazakh star at the …
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Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat
Sep 12 2026
Aryna Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive US Open title and toppled from the world number one spot she had held for 99 …
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South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory
Sep 12 2026
South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in the fourth and final match of the Southern …
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Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka third straight title
Sep 12 2026
Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number …
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Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win
Sep 12 2026
Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even …
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Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink Rayo
Sep 12 2026
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the …
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Guimaraes strike lights up Arsenal win over Sunderland
Sep 12 2026
Bruno Guimaraes's brilliant first Arsenal goal and David Raya's penalty save inspired the Gunners to a 2-0 victory at …
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Attissogbe double inspires Pau to Top 14 summit
Sep 12 2026
France winger Theo Attissogbe scored two tries as Pau trounced local rivals Bayonne 70-28 to move to the summit of the …
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Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start as Chelsea, Liverpool held
Sep 12 2026
Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes's stunning strike in a …
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Moreira leads AC Milan fightback in Lazio draw
Sep 12 2026
Belgium winger Diego Moreira scored twice as AC Milan recovered from two goals down to hold early season Serie A …
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US survive Spain scare to book World Cup final clash with France
Sep 12 2026
The United States will take on France in the final of the women's basketball World Cup after a 76-66 win over Spain in …
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De Zerbi apologises to fans after Spurs' stalemate extends goal drought
Sep 12 2026
Roberto De Zerbi said sorry to Tottenham's furious fans after his winless side were booed off following their 0-0 draw …
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Lowry takes four-shot lead as Trump jets in for Irish Open
Sep 12 2026
Donald Trump saw home favourite Shane Lowry take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open on Saturday at …
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Werro crowned Ultimate queen, US sweep 100m races
Sep 12 2026
Audrey Werro underlined her status as the queen of the 800m with a dominant victory at the Ultimate Championship in …
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Harrison, Skupski win US Open men's doubles title
Sep 12 2026
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski won the US Open men's doubles title on Saturday, beating Kevin Krawietz and Tim …
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Verstappen fears overtaking will be 'tough' at Spanish GP
Sep 12 2026
Max Verstappen believes it will be almost impossible for him to overtake his rivals on the new and challenging hybrid …
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Werro outguns Hodgkinson to win women's 800m at Ultimate
Sep 12 2026
Newly-minted European champion Audrey Werro kept her nerve to outgun rivals Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol for …
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Nmecha and Silva keep Dortmund perfect in Bundesliga
Sep 12 2026
Felix Nmecha scored twice and Fabio Silva grabbed another as Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 at home to promoted Paderborn to …
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Chelsea boss Alonso yearns for 'boring game' after Hull make their point
Sep 12 2026
Xabi Alonso admitted he would love Chelsea to give him a "boring game" after their defensive woes allowed Hull to escape …
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