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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia at T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe beat a depleted Australia by 23 runs on Friday in Colombo to pull off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so …
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Cracknell given Six Nations debut as Wales make changes for France
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Leicester loose forward Olly Cracknell will make his Six Nations debut for Wales against France in Cardiff on Sunday …
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Bennett half-century as Zimbabwe make 169-2 against Australia
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Opener Brian Bennett scored a classy unbeaten 64 to guide Zimbabwe to 169-2 in their T20 World Cup clash against …
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LeBron James nabs another NBA milestone with triple-double in Lakers win
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Superstar LeBron James nabbed another NBA record on Thursday, becoming at 41 the oldest player to record a triple-double …
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Dieng powers Bucks over NBA champion Thunder
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Milwaukee's Ousmane Dieng starred against his former team as the Bucks beat the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder …
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South Korea hails 'miracle' Choi after teen's landmark Olympic gold
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South Korea celebrated snowboarding sensation Choi Gaon as a "miracle girl" and history-maker on Friday after soaring to …
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England seek statement Six Nations win away to Scotland
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England may be on a run of 12 straight wins but they travel to Edinburgh for a second-round Six Nations clash against …
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career has not got off the ground yet but, fit again after injury, the England …
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
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Bayern Munich's visit to Werder Bremen's Weserstadion could not have come at a worse time for the struggling hosts, who …
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna' after historic win
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Italy have ambitions of hosting top-class cricket from Rome to Milan and Bologna after a historic and emotional first …
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Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup 'miracles'
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Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course …
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Chloe Kim misses Olympic milestone, Ukrainian disqualfied over helmet
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US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim failed in her bid for Olympic history when she was pipped to gold on Thursday while …
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Hisatsune grabs Pebble Beach lead with sparkling 62
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Ryo Hisatsune fired a career-best 10-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour …
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Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing: Flick
Feb 12 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his players did not work as a team and were taught a lesson in the first half of the …
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg
Feb 12 2026
Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final.
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Arsenal must block out noise in 'rollercoaster' title race: Rice
Feb 12 2026
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said his side cannot be distracted by talk of Manchester City closing in at the top of …
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Suns forward Brooks banned one game for technical fouls
Feb 12 2026
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday after being whistled for …
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Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hope
Feb 12 2026
Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points as Brentford rattled the Gunners in a 1-1 …
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NBA hoping to hear from European league investors by 'end of March'
Feb 12 2026
The NBA is forging ahead with plans for a European league and expects initial responses from potential investors by the …
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US snowboard star Kim 'proud' as teenager Choi dethrones her at Olympics
Feb 12 2026
US snowboarding superstar Chloe Kim said Thursday she was proud of her "baby" after South Korean teenager Choi Gaon …
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Teenager Choi wrecks Kim's Olympic snowboard hat-trick bid
Feb 12 2026
South Korean teenager Choi Gaon recovered from a brutal fall to shock US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim in the Olympic …
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'Beer Man' Castellanos released by MLB Phillies
Feb 12 2026
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos was released on Thursday by the Major League Baseball club and …
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Swiatek, Rybakina dumped out of Qatar Open
Feb 12 2026
World number two Iga Swiatek and Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina both crashed out of the Qatar Open on Thursday …
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Inter await Juve as top guns go toe-to-toe in Serie A
Feb 12 2026
Title favourites Inter Milan host a resurgent Juventus in Serie A on Saturday, while a fiery atmosphere can be expected …
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French Olympic ice dance champions laud 'greatest gift'
Feb 12 2026
French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry shared their intense emotions on Thursday, a day …
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Teenager Choi denies Kim Olympic snowboard hat-trick
Feb 12 2026
South Korean teenager Choi Gaon shocked US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim in the Olympic women's halfpipe final on …
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Zelensky blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmet
Feb 12 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the decision to ban skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from …
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Giannis out and Spurs' Fox added to NBA All-Star Game
Feb 12 2026
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the NBA All-Star Game with a right calf strain, the league …
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Player feels 'sadness' after denied Augusta round with grandsons: report
Feb 12 2026
Gary Player, the nine-time major winner from South Africa, says he feels sadness that Augusta National has refused his …
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
Feb 12 2026
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape.
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Scotland coach Townsend adamant focus on England rather than his job
Feb 12 2026
Gregor Townsend insisted speculation about his own position will be no issue as he looks to get Scotland's Six Nations …
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
Feb 12 2026
India tuned up for their blockbuster showdown with Pakistan at the T20 World Cup by hammering Namibia by 93 runs at New …
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Ukraine says Russia behind fake posts targeting Winter Olympics team
Feb 12 2026
Ukraine blamed a Russian disinformation campaign Thursday after fake news posted online about its Winter Olympics team, …
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Verstappen slams new cars as 'Formula E on steroids'
Feb 12 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen launched a scathing broadside at the new breed of Formula One cars, describing …
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Canadian ice dancers put 'dark times' behind with Olympic medal
Feb 12 2026
Canadian figure skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier put the dark times behind them with ice dancing bronze at the …
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Top pick Flagg, France's Sarr to miss NBA Rising Stars
Feb 12 2026
Dallas Mavericks teen forward Cooper Flagg, last year's top pick in the NBA Draft, and France's Alex Sarr will miss …
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Sakkari fights back to outlast top-seed Swiatek in Qatar
Feb 12 2026
Maria Sakkari rolled back the years as she clawed her way to a nervy 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over top seed Iga Swiatek in …
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Lollobrigida skates to second Olympic gold of Milan-Cortina Games
Feb 12 2026
Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida won her second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the …
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Lowe returns to much changed Ireland side for Italy Six Nations match
Feb 12 2026
Veteran wing James Lowe returns to the Ireland starting line-up for their Six Nations match with Italy on Saturday as …
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Comeback queen Brignone stars, Ukrainian banned over helmet
Feb 12 2026
Federica Brignone crowned a sensational injury comeback to win the women's super-G and delight host nation Italy on …
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Ukrainian's disqualification from Winter Olympics gives Coventry first test
Feb 12 2026
Did International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry really think she could keep politics out of sport?
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Brignone, the Italian tigress who battled injury into history books
Feb 12 2026
Federica Brignone entered the Olympic history books on Thursday after coming back from a broken leg to win super-G gold …
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Odobert ACL tear adds to Spurs injury crisis
Feb 12 2026
Wilson Odobert is the latest Tottenham player set for a lengthy spell out injured after suffering a ruptured anterior …
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Marseille aim to pick up pieces after De Zerbi departure
Feb 12 2026
Stability has rarely been the watchword at Marseille but it has been a particularly chaotic week for the former European …
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England coach Tuchel extends contract through to Euro 2028
Feb 12 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel signed a new contract on Thursday that will see him remain head coach of the team till the …
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Comeback queen Brignone wins super-G at Winter Olympics
Feb 12 2026
Federica Brignone crowned a sensational comeback from broken leg to win the women's super-G at the Winter Olympics on …
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Backflips and quads galore: US skater Malinin hits new heights in Milan
Feb 12 2026
With his backflips, one-handed cartwheels and quadruple-jumps galore, US figure skater Ilia Malinin's rip-roaring …
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Italy bring in Pani for Brex to face Ireland in Six Nations
Feb 12 2026
Lorenzo Pani will make his first start for Italy in almost two years after head coach Gonzalo Quesada named him on …
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Back flips and quads galore: US skater Malinin hits new heights in Milan
Feb 12 2026
With his blackflips, one-handed cartwheels and quadruple-jumps galore, US figure skater Ilia Malinin's rip-roaring …
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'Madness': Ukrainians furious over Olympian ban for memorial helmet
Feb 12 2026
Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton …
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UEFA position on Russia ban 'has not changed', says Ceferin
Feb 12 2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday said European football's governing body was not currently contemplating …
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Cooper wins Olympic freestyle moguls gold after dramatic tie-break
Feb 12 2026
Australian freestyle skier Cooper Woods won Olympic men's moguls gold in dramatic fashion on Thursday, with a tiebreak …
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Tottenham 'not a big club' says Postecoglou after Frank sacking
Feb 12 2026
Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham Hotspur were "not a big club" following the sacking of head coach Thomas Frank on …
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Odermatt sets sights on Olympic giant slalom -- and gold
Feb 12 2026
Marco Odermatt is the self-proclaimed leader of the Swiss men's team, but Olympic gold in Bormio has so far eluded the …
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Man Utd's Ratcliffe's apologises for 'language' on immigration
Feb 12 2026
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologised Thursday for his "choice of language" after saying the "UK has been …
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France pick uncapped Brau-Boirie in new centre pairing for Wales
Feb 12 2026
Centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his Test debut for France against Wales in the Six Nations this weekend after head …
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Anti-racism body slams Man Utd co-owner for 'disgraceful' immigration comments
Feb 12 2026
A leading British football anti-discrimination body on Thursday slammed as "disgraceful" comments by Manchester United …
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Ukraine skeleton racer Heraskevych banned from Olympics over memorial helmet
Feb 12 2026
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to …
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France picked uncapped Brau-Boirie at centre to face Wales
Feb 12 2026
Centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his Test debut for France against Wales in the Six Nations this weekend after head …
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Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028
Feb 12 2026
Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will see him remain head coach of the England national football team …
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Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka thrash Oman at T20 World Cup
Feb 12 2026
Dasun Shanaka hammered the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in T20Is as the co-hosts thrashed Oman by 105 runs at …
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England coach Tuchel set to sign new deal until 2028 - report
Feb 12 2026
England football coach Thomas Tuchel is set to sign a new contract that will see the German remain in charge of the …
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Ukraine skeleton racer Heraskevych disqualified from Olympics over memorial helmet
Feb 12 2026
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to …
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French ice dancer Cizeron's 'quest for perfection' reaps second Olympic gold
Feb 12 2026
Four years after his Winter Games victory alongside Gabriella Papadakis, French skater Guillaume Cizeron achieved the …
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Shanaka fireworks as Sri Lanka pile up 225-5 against Oman
Feb 12 2026
Dasun Shanaka blazed the fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in T20Is as the hosts piled up 225-5 against Oman in their …
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Cunningham on target as depleted Pistons down Raptors
Feb 12 2026
Cade Cunningham finished with 28 points as the Detroit Pistons shrugged off the suspensions of Jalen Duren and Isaiah …
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Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam combines Olympic gold and influencer attitude
Feb 12 2026
To say Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam divides opinion is an understatement.
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Scotland coach Townsend under pressure as England await
Feb 12 2026
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend heads into Saturday's Six Nations match at home to England knowing even a win is unlikely …
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'Exhausting' off-field issues hang over Wales before France clash
Feb 12 2026
A Wales side low on confidence welcome an in-form France to Cardiff on Sunday in the Six Nations, with rugby in the …
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Crusaders target another title as Super Rugby aims to speed up
Feb 12 2026
An All Blacks-heavy Canterbury Crusaders kick off their Super Rugby title defence against the Otago Highlanders on …
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Chinese Olympic snowboarder avoids serious injury after nasty crash
Feb 12 2026
Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu said from hospital Thursday that she had avoided serious injury following a dramatic fall …
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World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site
Feb 12 2026
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches …
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Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia
Feb 12 2026
Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan's only alpine skier, Timur …
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Dyche sacked by Forest after dismal Wolves draw
Feb 12 2026
Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche on Wednesday after a dismal home draw with Wolves left them hovering three …
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Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
Feb 12 2026
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and retired NBA stars Amar'e Stoudemire, Blake Griffin and Kevin Johnson were among …
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France's Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry snatch Olympic ice dancing gold
Feb 11 2026
French figure skaters Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry pulled off an incredible exploit on Wednesday, …
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Brighton's Milner equals Premier League appearance record
Feb 11 2026
Brighton midfielder James Milner equalled a Premier League record when he made his 653rd appearance in Wednesday's 1-0 …
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Slot hails 'unbelievable' Salah after matching Liverpool assist record
Feb 11 2026
Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah after the "unbelievable" Egypt star equalled Liverpool's record for assists in the …
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Von Allmen joins Olympic ski greats, French couple win remarkable ice dance
Feb 11 2026
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen joined the Olympic greats on Wednesday, while French pair Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence …
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Guardiola eyes rest for 'exhausted' City stars
Feb 11 2026
Pep Guardiola is hoping two rare free midweeks will refresh his "exhausted" Manchester City squad for the Premier League …
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Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run
Feb 11 2026
Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool …
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Kane helps Bayern past Leipzig into German Cup semis
Feb 11 2026
Harry Kane scored a penalty and Luis Diaz struck again as Bayern Munich beat RB Leipzig 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the …
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Van Dijk sinks Sunderland to boost Liverpool's bid for Champions League
Feb 11 2026
Virgil van Dijk lifted Liverpool back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as the defender sealed a 1-0 win …
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Messi out with hamstring strain as Puerto Rico match delayed
Feb 11 2026
Lionel Messi missed practice for Inter Miami on Wednesday with a nagging left hamstring strain that pushed the squad to …
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Matarazzo's Real Sociedad beat Athletic in Copa semi first leg
Feb 11 2026
Benat Turrientes fired Real Sociedad into a 1-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first leg lead at Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao …
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Arsenal stroll in Women's Champions League play-offs
Feb 11 2026
Women's Champions League holders Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side OH Leuven in the first leg of their …
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Swiatek, Rybakina fight back to reach Qatar Open quarter-finals
Feb 11 2026
Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Daria Kasatkina on Wednesday and keep her bid for a fourth Qatar Open title …
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Man City close in on Arsenal with Fulham cruise
Feb 11 2026
Manchester City ramped up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by strolling to a 3-0 win over Fulham on …
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LA 2028 Olympics backs chief Wasserman amid Epstein uproar
Feb 11 2026
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics executive committee said Wednesday that embattled chairman Casey Wasserman should continue …
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Falcons tight-lipped as linebacker Pearce denies domestic violence charges
Feb 11 2026
Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday he had "nothing to add" on the felony charges faced by rookie …
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl win with title parade
Feb 11 2026
Seattle Seahawks players and fans celebrated the team's Super Bowl victory with a ceremony and parade on Wednesday, …
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Scotty James tops Olympic halfpipe qualifiers as he chases elusive gold
Feb 11 2026
Five-time Olympian Scotty James topped the Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe qualifiers on Wednesday, staying on track …
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NBA bans 4 from Pistons-Hornets brawl, Stewart for 7 games
Feb 11 2026
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the NBA and three others involved in a brawl between …
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England to face New Zealand and Costa Rica in pre-World Cup friendlies
Feb 11 2026
England will face New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida friendlies in their final preparations for the World Cup in …
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Simon in credit as controversial biathlete wins Olympic gold
Feb 11 2026
Julia Simon's road to redemption took on a golden hue for a second time as just over three months after she received a …
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McIlroy confident ahead of Pebble Beach title defense
Feb 11 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy makes his US PGA Tour season debut in Thursday's opening round of the Pebble Beach …
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Motie spins West Indies to victory over England at World Cup
Feb 11 2026
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie tore the heart out of England's much-vaunted middle order Wednesday as the West Indies …
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Von Allmen joins Olympic skiing greats, Kim seeks snowboard history
Feb 11 2026
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen joined the Olympic greats on Wednesday by winning his third gold medal of the …
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Norris quickest in Bahrain as Hamilton calls for 'equal playing field'
Feb 11 2026
World champion Lando Norris topped the timesheets during Wednesday's pre-season testing in Bahrain as former champion …
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Jones says England clash 'perfect game' for faltering Scotland
Feb 11 2026
Huw Jones believes a Calcutta Cup clash at home to England is the "perfect game" for a Scotland side looking to bounce …
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Swiatek fights back to reach Qatar Open quarter-finals
Feb 11 2026
Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Daria Kasatkina on Wednesday and keep her bid for a fourth Qatar Open title …
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Arsenal boss Arteta lauds 'extraordinary' Frank after Spurs axe
Feb 11 2026
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta described Thomas Frank as "extraordinary" after the Dane was fired by Tottenham on Wednesday, …
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