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Scotland boss Clarke signs new four-year contract
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke signed a four-year contract extension on Thursday as he prepares to lead his country to …
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Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
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Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the …
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Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewell
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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on …
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'Six machine' Sooryavanshi, 15, stakes India claim with new stunning knock
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats on Thursday, as calls grow for the …
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Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
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Men's world number one Jannik Sinner continues his bid for a first French Open title on Thursday as his women's …
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Braintree to City of Angels: NZ veteran's unlikely World Cup journey
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Veteran New Zealand defender Tommy Smith admits there's only one reason he toiled away all last season in an English …
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Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely last World Cup
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Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt's superstar seeks to deliver a first …
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Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
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Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World …
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Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surprise
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Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay …
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From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo
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Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure are thriving in England's Championship and Australia coach Tony Popovic is banking …
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'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner
May 27 2026
Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had made no plans for his future other than "flying back to London …
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Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner
May 27 2026
Departing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner toasted Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final victory by saying the …
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Palace toast 'pure delight' of European triumph
May 27 2026
Crystal Palace midfielder Tyrick Mitchell said winning the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday felt like "pure delight" …
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Mateta sinks Rayo as Palace win Conference League in Glasner farewell
May 27 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on …
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Who said what: French Open day 4
May 27 2026
Key quotes from the fourth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
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Djokovic fights through at French Open, Rybakina dumped out
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic extended his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory over …
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Djokovic suggests rescheduling matches as heat rolls over French Open
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory on Wednesday …
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'Insane' to play in French Open heat, says Mensik after cramps
May 27 2026
Jakub Mensik said it was "insane" to play a marathon match at the French Open in temperatures above 30C on Wednesday, …
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Barcelona reach agreement with Newcastle's Gordon
May 27 2026
Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle on Wednesday for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon, the …
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Sundowns, Pirates dominate South Africa World Cup squad
May 27 2026
Recent major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominated the South Africa 2026 World Cup squad named …
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Sooryavanshi blasts rapid 97 to keep Rajasthan in IPL title hunt
May 27 2026
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lashed a staggering 12 sixes to lead Rajasthan Royals to an IPL play-off showdown …
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Second seed Rybakina dumped out of French Open by Starodubtseva
May 27 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the …
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Djokovic digs in to reach French Open last 32
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over …
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England expect Bethell to be fit for New Zealand opener
May 27 2026
England said Wednesday they expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for next week's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's …
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Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to 'win this war' against Israel
May 27 2026
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has challenged his players to "win this war" against Israel when the …
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Valgren wins Giro 17th stage, Vingegaard stays in pink
May 27 2026
Danish rider Michael Valgren won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Jonas Vingegaard continued his …
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Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup
May 27 2026
Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller on Wednesday urged members of the World Cup squad to avoid making political …
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Depay in Netherlands World Cup squad, Frimpong misses out
May 27 2026
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has included Corinthians forward Memphis Depay in his World Cup squad announced on …
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Amorim axe costs Manchester United £16.7 million
May 27 2026
Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff with 18 months left on the Portuguese's …
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Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
May 27 2026
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins …
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Arteta adamant English title can inspire Arsenal to Champions League glory
May 27 2026
Mikel Arteta is "fully convinced" Arsenal can be crowned champions of Europe for the first time this weekend after …
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Yapp named coach of British and Irish Lions women's team
May 27 2026
Former Australia women's boss Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for …
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Swiatek sees off Bejlek to reach third round at French Open
May 27 2026
Iga Swiatek navigated her way into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-3 success over world …
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Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
May 27 2026
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" …
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Nuno to stay on as West Ham boss after relegation
May 27 2026
Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as head coach of West Ham following the club's relegation from the Premier League, the …
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From barefoot kid to millionaire star, Caicedo keeps chasing trophies
May 27 2026
Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class …
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Argentina coach Scaloni encouraged by news on Messi injury
May 27 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and …
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All Blacks captain Barrett out of South Africa tour, faces back surgery
May 27 2026
New Zealand rugby captain Scott Barrett was on Wednesday ruled out for up to five months because of a back injury that …
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder down Spurs to take 3-2 series lead
May 27 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move …
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Netherlands under the radar as they chase long-awaited World Cup crown
May 27 2026
Three-time runners-up the Netherlands head into another World Cup with reasons to be hopeful of a long-awaited first …
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Sweden bidding to make most of back-door World Cup entry
May 27 2026
Sweden are hoping a strikeforce featuring Premier League stars Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres can fire them through …
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Swiatek, Zverev, Djokovic in action as French Open hots up
May 27 2026
As temperatures continue to soar at the French Open, the competition starts to heat up for Iga Swiatek and Alexander …
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South Korea's Son 'feeling great' for World Cup despite goal drought
May 27 2026
Son Heung-min said he was "feeling great" ahead of the World Cup and backed himself to perform despite suggestions that …
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Marsh out of Pakistan ODIs, Inglis to captain Australia
May 27 2026
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the one-day international series in Pakistan after picking up an …
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From barefoot kid, to millionaire star, Caiceido keeps chasing trophies
May 27 2026
Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class …
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Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settle
May 27 2026
Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to …
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Luis Enrique's PSG eye greatness with back-to-back Champions Leagues in sight
May 27 2026
If Paris Saint-Germain's maiden triumph last year allowed the French club to break their Champions League hoodoo, …
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Buoyant Japan coach targets World Cup glory despite Mitoma blow
May 27 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu believes his team can win the World Cup after historic friendly wins over Brazil and …
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'I'm still lost': Los Angeles airport baffles travellers ahead of World Cup
May 27 2026
An exhausted TJ James has just stepped off an 18-hour flight at Los Angeles international airport where he is getting a …
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Boston Celtics' Mazzulla named NBA coach of the year
May 27 2026
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was named the NBA's coach of the year on Tuesday after leading the team to a …
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Who said what: French Open day 3
May 26 2026
Key quotes from the third day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
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Sinner, Sabalenka cruise in French Open first round
May 26 2026
Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka …
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Ruthless Sinner powers into French Open second round
May 26 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, …
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Reyna included in US World Cup squad, four years after Doha drama
May 26 2026
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino named Giovanni Reyna in his 26-strong for the World Cup on Tuesday, four years …
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Patidar stars as Bengaluru hammer Gujarat to reach IPL final
May 26 2026
Rajat Patidar led from the front with an unbeaten 93 to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into …
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At sweltering Roland Garros fans and players try to stay cool
May 26 2026
Fans, players and staff at the French Open on Tuesday toughed it out under the heat dome that has swept western Europe.
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Europa League demotion fueling Palace's European run, says Glasner
May 26 2026
Oliver Glasner on Tuesday called on his Crystal Palace side to atone for their Europa League demotion by beating Rayo …
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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Putellas leaving Barca women's team
May 26 2026
Barcelona women's star Alexia Putellas will leave the Catalan giants at the end of her contract this summer bringing a …
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Kalinskaya dispatches last year's French Open home hero Boisson
May 26 2026
Lois Boisson, the home sensation of last year's French Open, made a much shorter stay this time, crashing out in the …
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French Open: What level of heat would stop play?
May 26 2026
As a relentless Parisian sun continued to beat down on Roland Garros and temperatures remained uncomfortably in the …
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Vingegaard climbs to his fourth stage win to tighten grip on Giro
May 26 2026
Jonas Vingegaard soloed to victory in the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday in the Swiss resort of Cari to …
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Sabalenka thrives in French Open heat, Sinner waits in wings
May 26 2026
Aryna Sabalenka began her French Open campaign with a comfortable win on Tuesday as fellow world number one Jannik …
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Champion Gauff cruises into French Open second round
May 26 2026
Coco Gauff began her defence of her French Open title by despatching fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 at Roland …
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Dominant Sabalenka moves into Roland Garros second round
May 26 2026
Aryna Sabalenka opened her Roland Garros campaign with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Tuesday.
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After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions
May 26 2026
Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of …
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Brazil hope Ancelotti is the man to deliver their sixth World Cup
May 26 2026
Brazil's quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, …
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USA with all to prove in World Cup Group D
May 26 2026
The United States head into World Cup Group D with everything to prove after a turbulent build-up marked by an …
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Arsenal must banish European final demons to make Champions League history
May 26 2026
From Jens Lehmann's rush of blood to 'Nayim from the halfway line', Arsenal will have to banish three decades of …
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Knicks sweep Cavs to reach first NBA Finals since 1999
May 26 2026
The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 with a 130-93 victory at Cleveland on …
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Miserly Arsenal face PSG firepower in Champions League style clash
May 26 2026
Arsenal's immovable object meets the unstoppable force of Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final …
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Brazil's World Cup challenge faces Morocco test in Group C
May 26 2026
Brazil's credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists …
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Panatta hopes Sinner can overcome 50 years of history at Roland Garros
May 26 2026
Adriano Panatta was the last Italian man to win Roland Garros, now exactly 50 years later the former world number four …
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Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers
May 26 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina both eased into the second round with …
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Messi diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue, return plan uncertain
May 26 2026
Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him …
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Paderborn strike late to relegate Wolfsburg from Bundesliga
May 25 2026
Paderborn's Laurin Curda scored in extra-time to grab a 2-1 home win in the second relegation playoff leg on Monday and …
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Rosenqvist takes $4.34 mln from record $30 mln Indy 500 purse
May 25 2026
Swedish driver Felix Rosenqvist earned a winner's record prize of $4.34 million from a highest-ever Indianapolis 500 …
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Valiant Monfils loses in first round on Roland Garros farewell
May 25 2026
Gael Monfils bade adieu to Roland Garros on Monday as the Frenchman fell just short of pulling off a stunning comeback …
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FIFA reveals 48 World Cup team base training sites
May 25 2026
Defending champions Argentina and England will have their World Cup teams based in Kansas City under a list of training …
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Guardiola saluted by Michael Jordan at Man City farewell party
May 25 2026
Basketball legend Michael Jordan joined thousands of Manchester City fans paying tribute to Pep Guardiola at the …
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Who said what: French Open day 2
May 25 2026
Key quotes from the second day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:
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Man Utd's Fernandes hits back at Keane over 'lie'
May 25 2026
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has accused Roy Keane of lying about his successful bid to break the Premier …
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Lille part ways with coach Genesio
May 25 2026
Lille have parted ways with coach Bruno Genesio after the end of his two-year contract, the Ligue 1 club announced …
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AC Milan sack coach Allegri after 'unequivocal' Champions League failure
May 25 2026
AC Milan announced on Monday they had sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and a host of senior club management after …
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'So much love': Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros
May 25 2026
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his 21st and final Roland Garros on Monday as he admitted saying …
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AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure
May 25 2026
AC Milan announced on Monday they had sacked coach Massimiliano Allegri and a host of senior club management after …
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De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says Maddison
May 25 2026
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from …
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Chelsea's poor discipline is a 'problem': McFarlane
May 25 2026
Interim manager Calum McFarlane has admitted Chelsea's dismal disciplinary record was a key reason for their failure to …
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Dupont, Capuozzo returns hand Toulouse Top 14 run-in boost
May 25 2026
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont and Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo have recovered from injuries to help Toulouse's …
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Three things we learned from the Canadian Grand Prix
May 25 2026
Kimi Antonelli may have ridden his luck, but his unprecedented fourth consecutive victory after a demanding scrap with …
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Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros with first-round loss
May 25 2026
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his 21st and final Roland Garros on Monday with a four-set defeat …
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Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled
May 25 2026
Lamine Yamal is the star name in Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which …
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South Africa's Kolbe returns to Stormers from Japan
May 25 2026
South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe has re-signed for his first club Stormers, nine years after leaving the Cape Town-based …
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Swiatek races into French Open second round
May 25 2026
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a dominant straight-sets win …
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Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled
May 25 2026
Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included …
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Giro leader Vingegaard eyes remaining career goals
May 25 2026
Giro d'Italia leader Jonas Vingegaard is closing in on one of his major career goals but he does not expect to keep …
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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'beats' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
May 25 2026
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record Sunday at the Enhanced Games, winning the …
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Kohli, 37, and Sooryavanshi, 15, set to take IPL playoff spotlight
May 25 2026
Veteran batting great Virat Kohli and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as the T20 Indian …
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Mokoena goal worth millions of dollars for African champions Sundowns
May 25 2026
The goal scored by Teboho Mokoena for South African club Mamelodi Sundowns not only won the CAF Champions League final, …
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African players in Europe: Liverpool legend Salah bids farewell
May 25 2026
Mohamed Salah struggled to hold back the tears during his final appearance for Liverpool on Sunday after a trophy-filled …
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Abdo quits as NRL boss to take over at Tennis Australia
May 25 2026
Andrew Abdo has quit as chief executive of the Australia's National Rugby League and was named Monday as the the new CEO …
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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
May 25 2026
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on …
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Wemby stars as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoff series
May 25 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs in a 103-82 rout of Oklahoma City on Sunday and level …
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