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Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak
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Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal …
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Arshdeep helps India beat South Africa to take T20 series lead
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Arshdeep Singh led an inspired bowling attack to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 …
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'Outstanding' Haaland stars in win over Palace to fire Man City title charge
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Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland's double inspired a 3-0 win against …
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Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend winning run
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Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to climb back to within two points of Premier League leaders …
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Napoli stumble at Udinese to leave AC Milan top in Serie A
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Champions Napoli squandered the chance to climb to the Serie A summit on Sunday when coming unstuck 1-0 at Udinese.
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Haaland stars in win over Palace to fire Man City title charge
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Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland's double inspired a 3-0 win against …
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Marcus Smith shines as Quins thrash Bayonne
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Harlequins raced to a bonus point with four first-half tries on Sunday as they resurrected their Champions Cup campaign …
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'Golden moment' as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri on India tour
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Football icon Lionel Messi's second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, …
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Norway's Haugan powers to Val d'Isere slalom win
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Norway's Timon Haugan powered to victory in the Val d'Isere slalom on Sunday for his sixth World Cup win and first this …
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AC Milan held by Sassuolo in Serie A
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AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo on Sunday to put their lead in Serie A under threat.
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Van Dijk wants 'leader' Salah to stay at Liverpool
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Virgil van Dijk wants Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool despite the Egyptian star's incendiary rant about the club, …
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Robinson wins super-G, Vonn 4th as returning Shiffrin fails to finish
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New Zealand's Alice Robinson stole the limelight in the women's World Cup super-G in St. Moritz on Sunday as Lindsey …
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Wonder bunker shot gives Schaper first European Tour victory
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A superb drive from a bunker with a wood set up Jayden Schaper to beat fellow South African Shaun Norris on the first …
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Ka Ying Rising hits sweet 16 as Romantic Warrior makes Hong Kong history
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Sensational sprinter Ka Ying Rising won his 16th race in a row while Romantic Warrior made history with a record fourth …
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Meillard leads after first run in Val d'Isere slalom
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Swiss skier Loic Meillard clocked the fastest time in the first run of the men's World Cup slalom race in Val d'Isere on …
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England's Ashes hopes hang by a thread as 'Bazball' backfires
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England arrived in Australia with genuine hopes of a first Ashes series win "Down Under" since 2010/11 and seeking their …
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Wemby shines on comeback as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic
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Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning NBA Cup semi-final …
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McCullum admits England have been 'nowhere near' their best
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Defiant England coach Brendon McCullum brushed off concerns Sunday that his job was on the line heading into the third …
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Wembanyama stars as Spurs stun Thunder to reach NBA Cup final
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Victor Wembanyama made a dazzling return from injury with 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs powered to an upset 111-109 …
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Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide
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All-rounder Cameron Green said Sunday there was no room for complacency in the third Test this week, conscious that …
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Higa becomes first Japanese golfer to win Asian Tour order of merit
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Kazuki Higa made history as the first golfer from Japan to win the Asian Tour order of merit after finishing seventh at …
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Knicks reach NBA Cup final as Brunson sinks Magic
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Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las …
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Quarterback Mendoza wins Heisman as US top college football player
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Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy as 2025's most outstanding collegiate American …
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Knicks reach NBA Cup final with 132-120 win over Magic
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Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to their first NBA Cup final with a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic in Las …
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NBA Cavs center Mobley out 2-4 weeks with left calf strain
Dec 13 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Evan Mobley, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, will miss the next two …
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Glasgow comeback upends Toulouse on Dupont's first start since injury
Dec 13 2025
Glasgow fought back to topple record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse 28-21 on Saturday as Antoine Dupont made …
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Hawks guard Young poised to resume practice after knee sprain
Dec 13 2025
Atlanta Hawks All-Star point guard Trae Young is expected to return to practice next week as he continues his recovery …
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Salah back in Liverpool fold as Arsenal grab last-gasp win
Dec 13 2025
Mohamed Salah played a key role in Liverpool's vital win against Brighton on Saturday after an explosive interview …
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Raphinha extends Barca's Liga lead, Atletico bounce back
Dec 13 2025
Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the …
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Two own goals save Arsenal blushes against Wolves
Dec 13 2025
Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Premier League bottom club Wolves on Saturday, benefiting from two own …
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'Quality' teens Ndjantou, Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top
Dec 13 2025
Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …
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Maresca bemoans 'worst 48 hours at Chelsea' after lack of support
Dec 13 2025
Enzo Maresca said he had suffered his "worst 48 hours" since joining Chelsea after a 2-0 win at home to Everton on …
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Teenage pair Ndjantou, Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top
Dec 13 2025
Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …
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Liverpool's Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after outburst
Dec 13 2025
Arne Slot said there was "no issue to resolve" after Mohamed Salah returned for Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on …
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Terrific Terrier backheel helps lift Leverkusen back to fourth
Dec 13 2025
A backheeled goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on …
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'Magic' Jalibert guides Bordeaux-Begles past Scarlets
Dec 13 2025
Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru on Saturday said Matthieu Jalibert performed "magic tricks" after the France …
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Teenage pair Ndjantou and Mbaye star as PSG beat Metz to go top
Dec 13 2025
Teenagers Quentin Ndjantou and Ibrahim Mbaye starred as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 with a …
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Raphinha double stretches Barca's Liga lead in Osasuna win
Dec 13 2025
Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the …
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Jalibert masterclass guides Bordeaux-Begles past Scarlets
Dec 13 2025
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scored 16 points as holders Bordeaux-Begles hammered the Scarlets 50-21 in the …
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Terrific Terrier returns Leverkusen to fourth
Dec 13 2025
A backheel goal from Martin Terrier set Bayer Leverkusen on the way to a 2-0 win over derby rivals Cologne on Saturday, …
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Colts activate 44-year-old Rivers for NFL game at Seattle
Dec 13 2025
Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old quarterback who retired nearly five years ago, was signed to the main roster by the …
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US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions
Dec 13 2025
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption …
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Stormers see off La Rochelle, Sale stun Clermont in Champions Cup
Dec 13 2025
The Stormers ran in six tries to see off a youthful La Rochelle side 42-21 in the Champions Cup on Saturday, while South …
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Maresca hails Palmer as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton
Dec 13 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted his side were a better team for having Cole Palmer back after the forward scored …
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Pogacar targets Tour de France Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo in 2026
Dec 13 2025
Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar of the Team UAE Emirates will try for a fifth Tour de France title in 2026 but is more …
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Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action
Dec 13 2025
Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an …
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Palmer strikes as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton
Dec 13 2025
Cole Palmer returned with a much-needed goal as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to end a run …
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Juventus owners reject crypto offer for club
Dec 13 2025
Juventus's main shareholder on Saturday officially rejected an offer made the previous evening by a cryptocurrency firm …
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Salah back in action for Liverpool after outburst
Dec 13 2025
Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half of Liverpool's match against Brighton on Saturday, a week after he …
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Atletico recover Liga momentum with battling win over Valencia
Dec 13 2025
Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Valencia on Saturday, sealed by a fine …
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Meillard leads 'perfect' Swiss sweep in Val d'Isere giant slalom
Dec 13 2025
Loic Meillard collected his first World Cup win of the season as he led home a Swiss clean sweep in the giant slalom at …
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Salah on Liverpool bench for Brighton match
Dec 13 2025
Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench for Liverpool's match against Brighton at Anfield on Saturday after talks with …
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Meillard leads Swiss sweep in Val d'Isere giant slalom
Dec 13 2025
Loic Meillard collected his first World Cup win of the season as he led home a Swiss clean sweep in the giant slalom at …
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Vonn second behind Aicher in World Cup downhill at St Moritz
Dec 13 2025
Lindsey Vonn narrowly missed out on a second straight World Cup downhill win at St Moritz on Saturday as the American …
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Aicher pips Vonn to downhill win at St Moritz
Dec 13 2025
Germany's Emma Aicher denied Lindsey Vonn a second straight World Cup downhill win at St Moritz on Saturday as the …
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Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's abrupt exit
Dec 13 2025
Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who …
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Union sink second-placed Leipzig to climb in Bundesliga
Dec 12 2025
Goals from Oliver Burke and Ilyas Ansah sealed a 3-1 home win for Union Berlin on Friday to deny RB Leipzig the chance …
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Leinster stutter before beating Leicester in Champions Cup
Dec 12 2025
Four-times champions Leinster sputtered at Leicester on Friday night before pulling ahead in the dying minutes to open …
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Crypto firm Tether bids for Juventus, is quickly rebuffed
Dec 12 2025
Cryptocurrency firm Tether said Friday it had submitted a bid to Juventus's main shareholder, Exor, to acquire its …
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Wembanyama expected to return for Spurs in NBA Cup clash with Thunder
Dec 12 2025
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return from a 12-game injury absence just in time for the Spurs' NBA …
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Steelers' Watt undergoes surgery to repair collapsed lung
Dec 12 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung suffered after …
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NBA Cup goes from 'outside the box' idea to smash hit
Dec 12 2025
The NBA Cup, which took shape as an "outside the box" idea for league growth, has evolved into a success with players …
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Nancy aims to restore Celtic faith with Scottish League Cup final win
Dec 12 2025
Wilfried Nancy heads into Sunday's Scottish League Cup final against St Mirren desperate for a win that will ease the …
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Argentina fly-half Albornoz signs for Toulon until 2030
Dec 12 2025
Argentina international fly-half Tomas Albornoz has signed for French club Toulon until 2030, the Top 14 side announced …
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Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks - reports
Dec 12 2025
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday …
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Marseille coach tips Greenwood as 'potential Ballon d'Or'
Dec 12 2025
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said Friday he believes English striker Mason Greenwood, who has already scored 13 …
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Draw marks 'starting gun' toward 2026 World Cup, Vancouver says
Dec 12 2025
The first high-profile Canadian performance on the 2026 World Cup stage did not go smoothly: hockey legend Wayne Gretzky …
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Salah admired from afar in his Egypt home village as club tensions swirl
Dec 12 2025
In the Nile Delta village of Nagrig, residents love local son Mohamed Salah from a distance, with ructions between the …
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Vonn claims sensational first ski World Cup win since 2018
Dec 12 2025
Lindsey Vonn cemented her remarkable comeback at the age of 41 in style with her first World Cup win since 2018 on …
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No doubting Man City boss Guardiola's passion says Toure
Dec 12 2025
Pep Guardiola is as passionate and enthused as he's ever been as he looks to regain the Premier League title, according …
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Youthful La Rochelle name teen captain for Champions Cup match in South Africa
Dec 12 2025
Two-time winners La Rochelle will go into their Champions Cup match against South African franchise Stormers on Saturday …
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Man Utd sweat on Africa Cup of Nations trio
Dec 12 2025
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still unsure about whether Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo can …
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Maresca 'relaxed' about Chelsea's rough patch
Dec 12 2025
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was "completely relaxed" about his side's dip in form as he seeks greater …
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England bowling great Anderson named as Lancashire captain
Dec 12 2025
England Test great James Anderson has been named as Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship at the …
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Fit-again Jesus can be Arsenal's number one striker, says Arteta
Dec 12 2025
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Gabriel Jesus has the qualities to be Arsenal's first-choice striker following the return …
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected unopposed in contentious FIA election
Dec 12 2025
Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected as president of motorsport's governing body the International Automobile Federation …
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Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah
Dec 12 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's …
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Off-field drama overshadowing Toulouse's Champions Cup tilt
Dec 12 2025
Antoine Dupont's record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse head to Glasgow on Saturday with off-field issues …
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Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights
Dec 12 2025
Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face …
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Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour
Dec 12 2025
Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour …
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Falcons edge reeling Buccaneers 29-28 in NFL
Dec 12 2025
Zane Gonzalez booted the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 29-28 NFL victory over …
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Mane v Mbemba: An AFCON cameo to relish in Morocco
Dec 12 2025
The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two …
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Aubameyang faces familiar foes as Marseille seek title revival
Dec 12 2025
Veteran goal-grabber Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will face his former employers Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with his …
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Injury-hit Bucks down Celtics, Rockets edge Clippers
Dec 12 2025
The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks shook off a slow start and dominated in the second half to beat Boston 116-101 on …
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Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead
Dec 12 2025
Jacob Duffy took 5-38 as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …
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Federer to headline launch of 2026 Australian Open
Dec 12 2025
Roger Federer will return to the scene of some of his greatest triumphs in January when he headlines a "Battle of the …
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Duffy takes five as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead
Dec 12 2025
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …
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Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales
Dec 12 2025
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …
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Australia depth shows up England's Ashes 'failures'
Dec 12 2025
A well-drilled Australia are on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket -- not bad for a team …
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Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Celtic thrashed by Roma
Dec 12 2025
Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham …
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Salah's future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton
Dec 12 2025
All eyes are on Mohamed Salah's uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his …
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Duffy takes five as NZ tear through West Indies to arrow in on win
Dec 12 2025
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the West Indies were rolled for 128 in the second Test against New Zealand in …
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West Indies on the ropes at 98-6 in second New Zealand Test
Dec 12 2025
The West Indies were on the ropes at lunch on day three of the second Test in Wellington on Friday, 98-6 and at risk of …
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Steelers' Watt in hospital for evaluation of 'lung situation'
Dec 11 2025
Pittsburgh's star pass rusher T.J. Watt was in hospital Thursday for evaluation of his lung after experiencing …
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Revived Patriots face Bills test in hunt for playoffs
Dec 11 2025
High-flying New England face a mouth-watering test against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills Sunday, seeking a win over their …
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Ex-NBA player Jason Collins says he's fighting stage 4 brain cancer
Dec 11 2025
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, said …
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Nigeria choose AFCON squad stacked with star strikers
Dec 11 2025
Forwards and former CAF player of the year award winners Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the 28-man Nigeria …
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IOC calls for full reintegration of Russians to youth competitions
Dec 11 2025
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday urged sports bodies to fully reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes …
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Forest win at Utrecht in Europa League as Rangers lose again
Dec 11 2025
Nottingham Forest bolstered their hopes of qualifying directly for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win at …
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Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return
Dec 11 2025
Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the …
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Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets
Dec 11 2025
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …
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De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series
Dec 11 2025
Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 …
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