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Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
AFP - 14m ago
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the …
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Zverev says Wimbledon hopes 'about me' despite open draw
AFP - 26m ago
French Open champion Alexander Zverev insists his aim of a first deep run at Wimbledon depends purely on himself, …
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Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit
AFP - 28m ago
Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination …
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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season
AFP - 51m ago
NBA superstar LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that …
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Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's mastermind marks 100 games in charge
AFP - 52m ago
Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th game as Argentina coach at the World Cup on Friday -- the latest milestone in a …
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Mourinho's Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in La Liga opener
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Jose Mourinho will kick off his second spell in charge of Real Madrid at home against Real Sociedad in La Liga.
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'Any team can beat you', warns Ruiz as Spain seek end to World Cup woe
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Fabian Ruiz is confident Spain are gaining momentum as the European champions aim to end a 16-year hiatus to win a World …
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Haaland fires Norway into last 16 as France, Mexico look to advance
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Erling Haaland fired Norway to their first ever World Cup knockout victory in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday as …
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Portugal's Silva bides his time after being benched at World Cup
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Bernardo Silva said it was not his job to question the coach's decisions after being benched for the past two games as …
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US stars relish soccer's primetime moment against Bosnia
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Soccer has made astounding progress in America in recent years, but the United States players know the spotlight on …
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Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare
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Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto …
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Zverev wins in four sets to reach Wimbledon round two
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French Open champion Alexander Zverev came through a testing four-set battle with Belgian debutant Alexander Blockx to …
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Lampard extends Coventry stay after promotion to Premier League
AFP - 2h ago
Frank Lampard has signed a new deal with Coventry that is set to keep him with the Premier League side until 2029, it …
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Grimaldo realises goal of Atletico Madrid move from Leverkusen
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Alejandro Grimaldo said he had realised a long-term ambition to play for one of Spain's biggest clubs after joining …
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Djokovic, Sinner aim to step up Wimbledon title chase
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Wimbledon title rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner must dust themselves down after bruising scares that exposed …
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Brook ready for "great honour" of succeeding Stokes as Test skipper
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Harry Brook said Tuesday it would be a "great honour" to succeed Ben Stokes as England's Test captain even if that meant …
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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA career
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LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los …
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Gardner stars as Australia thrash the West Indies in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final
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Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball as Australia booked their place in the Women's T20 World Cup final with …
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LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career - media reports
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LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA …
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Former Barca teen star Fati seals permanent Monaco switch
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Monaco confirmed the signing of Ansu Fati from Spanish champions Barcelona on Tuesday after a successful loan spell at …
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No business as usual after shock World Cup exit, say German FA
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The German FA (DFB) on Tuesday stopped short of backing coach Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's shock World Cup …
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Ancelotti shows Brazil his worth at World Cup but concerns remain
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Carlo Ancelotti kept his trademark cool to guide Brazil into the World Cup last 16 but defender Gabriel admits there is …
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US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans
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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's …
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PSG's Portugal forward Ramos signs five-year AC Milan deal
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Paris Saint-Germain's Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos has agreed a five-year deal with Italian side AC Milan, the clubs …
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Australia hold West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final
AFP - 55m ago
Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday.
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US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school
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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's …
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Germany questions footballing identity after fresh World Cup failure
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Yet another World Cup failure has Germany questioning its footballing identity, with some calling for radical changes at …
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Defending champ Swiatek survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round
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Iga Swiatek survived a scare to start her Wimbledon title defence with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win over American world number 79 …
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Merz faces mockery over praise of Germany's World Cup team
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz found himself the object of ridicule Tuesday after showering the country's national …
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Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return
AFP - 1h ago
Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto …
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Swim star Marchand limps out of French nationals as Europeans loom
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Swimming star Leon Marchand pulled out of the French nationals on Tuesday with a leg muscle issue just weeks before the …
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Paralluelo joins Barca women's departures
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Spain's Salma Paralluelo will leave Barcelona after her contract ended on Tuesday, said the Catalan giants.
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Sommer, Acerbi, Darmian, De Vrij leave Inter Milan
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Inter Milan announced on Tuesday the departure of goalkeeper Yann Sommer, central defenders Francesco Acerbi and Stefan …
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Sommer, Acerbi, Darmian leave Inter Milan
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Inter Milan announced on Tuesday the departure of goalkeeper Yann Sommer, central defender Francesco Acerbi and …
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Skating allows Russian, Belarussians to return as neutrals
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Russian and Belarusian skaters will be allowed to return to international competition as neutrals for the 2026–2027 …
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Russian double Olympic figure skating champion Dmitriev dies aged 58
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Russian two-time Olympic figure skating pairs champion Artur Dmitriev has died aged 58, the country's figure skating …
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Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup
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France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup on Tuesday, while Erling …
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Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas …
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Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup
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Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco …
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Paraguay shock Germany Brazil advance at World Cup
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Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco …
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Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a …
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Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany
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The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the …
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'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upset
AFP - 8h ago
DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the …
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Nagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exit
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to Paraguay that sent …
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Ambitious Japan search for answers after World Cup exit
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Japan will never win the World Cup unless football becomes the country's number one sport, midfielder Daichi Kamada …
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Paraguay coach salutes 'extraordinary' World Cup win over Germany
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Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro praised his players for producing an "extraordinary" performance after beating Germany on …
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Japan fans stunned as Brazil end their World Cup dream
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Bleary-eyed fans in Tokyo struggled to come to terms with Japan's World Cup exit after watching their heartbreaking 2-1 …
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'Powerhouse' Haaland leads by example at World Cup: Norway coach Solbakken
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Norway coach Stale Solbakken hailed the leadership of "powerhouse" Erling Haaland as he prepares his team to face Ivory …
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Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
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Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a …
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More than 1,000 drones detected since start of World Cup: FBI
Jun 29 2026
As the World Cup hits the halfway mark, more than 1,000 drones have been detected near stadiums and over 300 of them …
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Tuchel defensive headache as England ready for DR Congo clash
Jun 29 2026
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but …
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Extreme heat warning issued for World Cup host Kansas City
Jun 29 2026
US meteorologists have issued an "extreme heat warning" covering World Cup host Kansas City ahead of the match between …
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner, Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares
Jun 29 2026
Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory …
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Wimbledon day 1: Who said what
Jun 29 2026
Key quotes from the first day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Monday:
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South Korea fans target coach Hong with boos as World Cup squad returns
Jun 29 2026
South Korean football fans angered by the country's World Cup first-round exit greeted the returning squad early Tuesday …
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Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat
Jun 29 2026
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp …
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Djokovic battles past Wu in 'challenging' Wimbledon first round
Jun 29 2026
Novak Djokovic came through a tense four-set tussle with China's Wu Yibing to get his latest bid for a record 25th Grand …
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NBA Grizzlies deal Morant to Portland: report
Jun 29 2026
Two-time NBA All-Star guard Ja Morant is being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to Portland in exchange for forwards …
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Sweden ready for 'game of our lives' in France World Cup clash
Jun 29 2026
Sweden coach Graham Potter captured the size of the task awaiting his side when they play France at the World Cup on …
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Ancelotti says never doubted 'suffering' Brazil would score
Jun 29 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his "suffering" side would eventually score and praised their patience in …
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MLS Chicago Fire announce signing of Poland's Lewandowski
Jun 29 2026
Poland's all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski has signed a contract through the 2027-28 campaign with the …
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Martinelli late show as Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup last 16
Jun 29 2026
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the …
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Madueke says he can be England's World Cup game-changer
Jun 29 2026
Noni Madueke believes he can be England's spark as Thomas Tuchel's men prepare to face the Democratic Republic of Congo …
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Last-gasp Brazil down Japan to reach World Cup 16
Jun 29 2026
Brazil advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday with a thrilling last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan as the …
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Vaughan calls for England change after Stokes bows out with defeat
Jun 29 2026
Michael Vaughan said there must be more change at the top of English cricket after captain Ben Stokes's international …
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Spain confident despite World Cup injury setbacks, says Llorente
Jun 29 2026
Spain remain confident of winning the World Cup, defender Marcos Llorente said, despite a series of injuries that have …
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French Open champ Andreeva sails into Wimbledon second round
Jun 29 2026
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva eased into the Wimbledon second round with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Poland's Magda …
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Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16
Jun 29 2026
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the …
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Sinner survives scare and fall to reach Wimbledon second round
Jun 29 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner twice fought back from a set down to battle past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic and avoid a …
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Latham hails 'old school' New Zealand after downing England
Jun 29 2026
New Zealand captain Tom Latham hailed his side's "old-school" cricket after they became the first team to come from …
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Osaka makes spectacular Wimbledon arrival in kimono-inspired dress
Jun 29 2026
Japan's Naomi Osaka made a spectacular entrance at Wimbledon on Monday as she arrived on court in a kimono-inspired …
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Serena set for much-anticipated Wimbledon return
Jun 29 2026
Serena Williams will make her return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when she steps onto Centre Court …
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence
Jun 29 2026
Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and a bloodied foot to open his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory …
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Ex-NBA stars Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting case
Jun 29 2026
Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal gambling charges linked to alleged performance …
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France wary of Sweden side with 'nothing to lose' at World Cup
Jun 29 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team to be wary of a Sweden side with "nothing to lose" when the nations …
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Stokes backs Brook '100 percent' to succeed him as England Test captain
Jun 29 2026
Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying …
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Queueing, strawberries and all white: it must be Wimbledon
Jun 29 2026
Queueing for hours to drink Pimm's while watching tennis players dressed in pristine white: Wimbledon -- with its …
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Hovland beats Scheffler in playoff for PGA Travelers title
Jun 29 2026
Viktor Hovland defeated top-ranked Scottie Scheffler with a birdie on the first extra hole to win a sudden-death playoff …
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Sinner survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round
Jun 29 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner twice fought back from a set down to battle past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic and avoid a …
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Czech Republic coach Koubek quits after World Cup flop
Jun 29 2026
The Czech Football Association (FACR) said Monday it had parted ways with national team coach Miroslav Koubek following …
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Three things we learned from the Austrian F1 Grand Prix
Jun 29 2026
Just when it seemed the drivers' championship might become a one-horse race, Kimi Antonelli proved he is as human as …
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New Zealand thrash England to deny Stokes a fairytale finish
Jun 29 2026
An injury-hit New Zealand overwhelmed England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday as Ben Stokes's …
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Tour de France 'ready to adapt' amid extreme heatwave
Jun 29 2026
Tour de France organisers said Monday they were ready to adapt amid scorching conditions days before the world's most …
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New Zealand thrash England for series win as Stokes bows out
Jun 29 2026
New Zealand overwhelmed England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday as Ben Stokes's last match in …
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Man City hire Maresca to start new era after Guardiola
Jun 29 2026
Manchester City on Monday hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca to lead the club into a new era after Pep Guardiola …
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Pegula slams Vondrousova's 'harsh' doping ban
Jun 29 2026
American world number four Jessica Pegula has slammed the four-year ban given to former Wimbledon champion Marketa …
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France skipper Dupont to miss Nations Championship
Jun 29 2026
France skipper Antoine Dupont will not play in any of the upcoming Nations Championship matches because of a calf …
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Sinner, Djokovic set to start Wimbledon title charge
Jun 29 2026
Jannik Sinner will begin his march towards a second successive Wimbledon title on the opening day of the grass-court …
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Santner strikes as New Zealand eye England series win
Jun 29 2026
New Zealand were just three wickets away from a rare series win in England after Mitchell Santner struck shortly before …
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Broos may change decision to quit as South Africa coach
Jun 29 2026
Hugo Broos could reverse his decision to quit as South Africa coach, the 74-year-old Belgian said after his side's World …
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Strauss 'dumbfounded' by timing of Stokes's England exit
Jun 29 2026
Andrew Strauss said he was "dumbfounded" by the timing of Ben Stokes's exit from international cricket as he paid …
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French swim star Marchand suffers injury scare before Europeans
Jun 29 2026
Swimming star Leon Marchand has pulled up with an injury scare before Monday's 200m breaststroke finals at the French …
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Monza turn to Juric for return to Serie A
Jun 29 2026
Monza announced Monday the appointment of Ivan Juric as coach ahead of their return to the Italian top flight.
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Springbok milestones loom for Willemse and Kolbe against England
Jun 29 2026
Full-back Damian Willemse and wing Cheslin Kolbe will make their 50th appearances for world champions South Africa in a …
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Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
Jun 29 2026
Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over …
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Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
Jun 29 2026
Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face …
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Pogacar rides with Del Toro and Yates in quest for fifth Tour de France
Jun 29 2026
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar will be joined by Isaac del Toro and Adam Yates in his quest for a record-equalling …
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PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande
Jun 29 2026
Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, a source close …
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Australia to host Brazil double-header after World Cup
Jun 29 2026
Australia said Monday its football team will play two games against powerhouse Brazil for their first home fixtures …
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South Korea demands change after dismal World Cup exit
Jun 29 2026
South Korea's dismal World Cup first-round exit has sparked fury at home and calls for a complete overhaul at the top …
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Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says Nagelsmann
Jun 29 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Sunday only winning the World Cup can silence the sceptics of his side as they …
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Scheffler to face Hovland in Monday playoff for PGA Travelers title
Jun 29 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Norway's Viktor Hovland will meet Monday morning in a playoff to decide the PGA Tour …
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