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Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try and set-up another as they hammered Argentina with a record score of 47-38 …
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Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles
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Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, …
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'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit
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Coach Jesse Marsch said his Canada side had been the better team and hopes this is just the start after the co-hosts …
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England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final
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England are annoyed their bowlers' usual pre-game routines will be changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the …
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Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
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Norway coach Stale Solbakken urged his players not to be overawed by the occasion when they face five-time World Cup …
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Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
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A "proud" Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the …
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Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India
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Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob …
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'No point in racing' says frustrated Verstappen after British GP qualifying
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Max Verstappen vented his frustrations after being out-paced by his Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar in Saturday's …
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
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Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a …
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Tour de France yellow gives Vingegaard crash closure
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Jonas Vingegaard said on Saturday pulling on the yellow jersey at the Tour de France gave him closure after a horror …
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Smiling Antonelli proves all-round quality with pole at British GP
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Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered more proof he has the maturity and all-round talent to shine …
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South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship
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South Africa outscored England by seven tries to three to win a Nations Championship first-round match 45-21 at Ellis …
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Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16
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Naomi Osaka has her sights set on revenge over Aryna Sabalenka when the Japanese star faces the women's world number one …
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Wimbledon day 6: Who said what
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Key quotes from the sixth day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Saturday:
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead as Visma win opening stage
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Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a …
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Bethell upstages Sooryavanshi as England beat India in 2nd T20
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Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India on Saturday but England young gun Jacob …
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Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit
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Iga Swiatek said she does not "care anymore about the results" and is just focused on regaining her best form after …
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Antonelli outpaces Ferraris to claim pole for British Grand Prix
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World championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes claimed pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix with a …
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England bid to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses in T20 World Cup final
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Nat Sciver-Brunt is adamant her side are ready for the "battle" as they bid to join football's Lionesses and rugby …
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French Open champ Zverev into Wimbledon last 16
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Alexander Zverev moved a step closer to reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time as the French Open …
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Antonelli takes pole position for British Grand Prix
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Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes will start Sunday's British Grand Prix from pole position after again …
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Teenage star Sooryavanshi out for 14 on India debut
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India teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave a glimpse of his remarkable ball-striking ability before …
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'World Cup starts now' as Spain, Portugal clash in last 16
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Spain and old rivals Portugal collide in an enticing World Cup clash in Texas on Monday with the quarter-finals and …
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Former champ Rybakina crashes out at Wimbledon
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Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise …
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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury
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Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on …
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Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence ended by Philippines' Eala
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Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala …
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Farrell hails Ireland character in Wallabies win but says work to do
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Andy Farrell said he was proud of Ireland's character Saturday after they clawed to a tense 33-31 win over Australia, …
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Ireland pip Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship nailbiter
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Tom Clarkson scored a last-gasp converted try as a dogged Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia in …
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Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship nailbiter
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Tom Clarkson scored a last-gasp converted try as a dogged Ireland battled to a riveting 33-31 victory over Australia in …
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Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead
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Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner of a Formula One sprint on Saturday when he …
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Japan beat Italy 27-10 in Nations Championship opener
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Japan beat Italy 27-10 to make an impressive start to their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday, with …
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Rennie 'relief' as All Blacks tenure begins with narrow win over France
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Coach Dave Rennie said he felt "relief" after New Zealand edged France 34-32 in their Nations Championship opener on …
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Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup
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Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in …
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France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way
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France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on …
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New Zealand edge France 34-32 in thriller to open Nations Championship
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Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored twice each as New Zealand held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a …
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Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch
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Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with …
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Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat
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Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for …
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Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16
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Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.
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Haaland's stetson, Cape Verde's pride: World Cup last-32 moments
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The last 32 of the World Cup produced some memorable matches and poignant moments.
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World Cup serves up Wimbledon dilemma: football or tennis?
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Wimbledon organisers were clear: there would be no broadcasting of World Cup matches on the tennis site's screens. Yet …
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Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through
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Holders Argentina survived a monumental scare before defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in an all-time World Cup classic on Friday …
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Cape Verde show anything is possible at World Cup with 'big hearts'
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Cape Verde are an example for other small nations to follow, said defender Pico Lopes, after the islanders came close to …
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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde's fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup …
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England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged: FIFA
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England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following …
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Hurdles record-breaker Tharp says 'sky's the limit'
Jul 03 2026
Newly minted 110m hurdles world record holder Ja'Kobe Tharp says the "sky's the limit" as he prepares to return to …
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Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
Jul 03 2026
A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help …
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England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final
Jul 03 2026
Nat Sciver-Brunt has promised England will go "toe-to-toe" with Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord's …
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Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit
Jul 03 2026
Australia coach Tony Popovic defended his decision to switch goalkeepers for the penalty shootout that they ultimately …
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Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test
Jul 03 2026
Lahiru Udara made the most of an unexpected opportunity, stroking a magnificent 188 in leading Sri Lanka to 338 for five …
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Wimbledon day 5: Who said what
Jul 03 2026
Key quotes from the fifth day of Wimbledon at the All England Club on Friday:
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Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
Jul 03 2026
Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his …
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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Jul 03 2026
Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 on spot-kicks to reach the …
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Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi
Jul 03 2026
Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to win a World Cup knockout match for the first time on Friday as tiny Cape Verde …
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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test
Jul 03 2026
Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite …
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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
Jul 03 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps promised Friday his team would be able to adapt to the potential impact of extreme weather …
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Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
Jul 03 2026
Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while …
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LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star
Jul 03 2026
Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations …
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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source
Jul 03 2026
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff time due to the risk of …
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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Jul 03 2026
Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano …
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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka
Jul 03 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her bid for a maiden Wimbledon title with an impressive straight-sets …
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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon
Jul 03 2026
Serena and Venus Williams team up in the women's doubles at Wimbledon on Saturday for the first time since winning their …
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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole
Jul 03 2026
A beaming Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years with a vintage display for Ferrari at Silverstone on Friday as he topped …
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Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap
Jul 03 2026
Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix with a supreme qualifying lap …
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches
Jul 03 2026
Toulouse, who have just won their fourth straight French title, have been fined 2.88 million euros (3.3mn dollars) for …
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Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16
Jul 03 2026
Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's record for most match wins at Wimbledon as the seven-time champion battled past …
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Dressed for success: Osaka reaches Wimbledon last 16 for first time
Jul 03 2026
Naomi Osaka vowed to extend her Wimbledon fashion show after the Japanese star ended her long wait to reach the fourth …
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Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year
Jul 03 2026
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Friday quelled speculation when he confirmed that seven-time world champion Lewis …
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Ruthless Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16
Jul 03 2026
Defending champion Jannik Sinner powered into the Wimbledon fourth round on Friday with a ruthless 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win …
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England's Kane feels 'as good as ever' ahead of Mexico World Cup clash
Jul 03 2026
Harry Kane says he feels "as good as I've ever felt" as he hunts more World Cup goals for England to extend his …
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary breaches
Jul 03 2026
Toulouse, who have just won their fourth straight French title, have been fined 2.88 million euros (3.3mn dollars) for …
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Stokes bids farewell to fans after 'mad 15 years'
Jul 03 2026
Ben Stokes posted one last farewell to international cricket on Friday, thanking fans and team-mates alike for a "mad 15 …
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Doubles not a 'carnival sideshow' say players amid schedule row
Jul 03 2026
Leading doubles players have slammed the ATP Tour for trying to ruin their specialist skill as a "viable profession" …
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Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final
Jul 03 2026
Australia are increasingly optimistic that "ultimate professional" Ellyse Perry will be fit for the Women's T20 World …
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Ayuso happy to fly under radar at Tour de France
Jul 03 2026
Spanish climber Juan Ayuso said on Friday that he is happy to shun the limelight as he begins his quest for a Tour de …
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Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
Jul 03 2026
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said Friday it had filed a complaint to the public prosecutor over racist messages …
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David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup
Jul 03 2026
A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face …
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Curran ready to fill England gap left by Stokes exit
Jul 03 2026
Sam Curran said Friday he is ready to fill the huge gap left in England's Test side by the international retirement of …
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Djokovic has history on the line at Wimbledon
Jul 03 2026
Novak Djokovic can earn his latest slice of Wimbledon history with a third-round win on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and …
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Tour de France to start with team time-trial 'bang'
Jul 03 2026
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas said he wants his Netcompany Ineos team to "start with a bang" when the …
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Hamilton sparkles in Silverstone sunshine
Jul 03 2026
Lewis Hamilton, a record nine-time winner at Silverstone, topped the free practice at the British Grand Prix fo Ferrari …
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Bayern sign Germany defender Brown until 2031
Jul 03 2026
Bayern Munich on Friday announced Germany defender Nathaniel Brown has joined the club from Eintracht Frankfurt on a …
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Dean says Australia final a 'fresh start' for England
Jul 03 2026
England off-spinner Charlie Dean believes previous failures against Australia will count for little when they face their …
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Wimbledon giving Serena 'as much time' as possible for doubles
Jul 03 2026
Wimbledon organisers are giving Serena Williams "as much time" as possible to get fit to play the doubles event …
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Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation
Jul 03 2026
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian …
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Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds in South Korea
Jul 03 2026
Thirty seconds before kick-off, humanoid robot footballers in red and blue jerseys await the referee's signal in the …
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Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye World Cup quarter-finals
Jul 03 2026
Kylian Mbappe's France have been the outstanding team so far at this World Cup and will be expected to get the better of …
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Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports
Jul 03 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of …
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Wallabies riding wave of patriotic support against Ireland
Jul 03 2026
Skipper Harry Wilson said Friday Australia will look to feed off a wave of patriotic sporting fever sweeping the country …
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All Blacks return to Christchurch 'a blessing', says Savea
Jul 03 2026
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday it was a "blessing" to see how Christchurch has recovered 15 years after a …
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Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist
Jul 03 2026
Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees …
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'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death
Jul 03 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday …
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China sports brands score NBA stars to assist global ambitions
Jul 03 2026
NBA star Kyrie Irving walked out onto a basketball court in southwest China to rapturous applause, his brightly coloured …
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'Inspired millions': Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end
Jul 03 2026
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to Luka Modric, who almost certainly …
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VAR 'taking joy' from football says Croatia coach Dalic after loss
Jul 03 2026
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said VAR is taking "the joy out of football" after seeing his team have a stoppage time …
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Japan face Italy without banned coach Jones
Jul 03 2026
Banned Japan coach Eddie Jones will be absent as his team begin their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday …
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Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown
Jul 03 2026
Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a …
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Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
Jul 03 2026
Substitute Goncalo Ramos's headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after Croatia were …
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Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash
Jul 03 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell insists Australia can beat any team in world rugby, but the Wallabies' recent history points …
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Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico
Jul 03 2026
England will travel to Mexico for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match knowing they face a huge altitude problem but …
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Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
Jul 02 2026
Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 …
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Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz
Jul 02 2026
Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team's "duty" to ensure another African side reached the World Cup …
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'I was just missing a goal,' says Spain's Yamal
Jul 02 2026
Spain star Lamine Yamal said Thursday he was delighted with his team's performance in their 3-0 win in the World Cup …
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