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Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights
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Four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the first night session of the US Open, kicking off his latest quest for an …
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Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1
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Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his …
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Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'
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Rival coaches Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie exchanged barbs about South Africa's scrumming tactics after the Springboks …
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'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles
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Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's dismal 2-0 defeat against Newcastle but insisted he won't panic after the …
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Bloodied Pogacar pulls out of Vuelta a Espana after heavy fall
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Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulled out of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday after suffering injuries including a fractured …
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Lawrence's fifty leaves Pakistan facing record chase to level England series
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Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a …
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Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut, Dortmund beat Hamburg
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Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer …
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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again
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Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw …
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USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set
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The exact formulation of a new Grand Slam player advisory council is still under discussion as top tournaments seek to …
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Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to second successive defeat
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Big-spending Tottenham crashed to a second successive Premier League defeat as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa inspired …
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South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
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South Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at …
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Ivory Coast captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
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Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his …
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Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut
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Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer …
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US Open top seed Zverev downplays favorite status
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The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions …
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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, Hull extend dream start
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Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw …
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'Smooth' Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP sprint, Bezzecchi on pole
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Reigning world champion Marc Marquez glided to a dominant sprint win at MotorLand on Saturday after Italian Marco …
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Abbas strikes again but England build huge lead over Pakistan
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Mohammad Abbas was in the wickets again on Saturday but England built a huge lead of over 300 runs in the second Test …
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Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut
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Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz's strike that salvaged a …
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Bezzecchi takes Aragon MotoGP pole, Marc Marquez ripostes in sprint
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Italy's Marco Bezzecchi snatched a surprise pole position for the Aragon MotoGP on Saturday, smashing the MotorLand lap …
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Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go …
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Rain frustrates England's bid for Pakistan series win
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England's push for a series-clinching win over Pakistan was halted by rain on Saturday, with no play before lunch on the …
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Rafael Leao leaving AC Milan for Galatasaray
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AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray …
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India's Neeraj Chopra out for season with ankle injury
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India's two-time Olympic javelin medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Saturday that he has been ruled out for the rest of the …
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Norris extends McLaren stay until 2030
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Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a contract extension …
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Ramos strikes as AC Milan beat Venezia
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Star signing Goncalo Ramos scored with a flashing drive from a tight angle for his first Serie A goal as AC Milan beat …
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Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1
Aug 28 2026
Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to …
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Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship
Aug 28 2026
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard led a crowded field chasing the PGA Tour Championship's $10 million top …
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Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension
Aug 28 2026
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane confirmed on Friday he has started talks to extend his deal at the German champions …
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Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace
Aug 28 2026
Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on …
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Bayern steamroll Stuttgart in Bundesliga opener
Aug 28 2026
Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in …
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Alcaraz anxious after layoff but feels 'great' about wrist
Aug 28 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he feels at "100 percent" ahead of his defense of the US Open, but acknowledged feeling …
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Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in Palace rout
Aug 28 2026
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star's brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of …
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Slumping Sabalenka 'confident' ahead of US Open three-peat bid
Aug 28 2026
Aryna Sabalenka brushed off concerns about her slumping form on Friday as she prepared to launch her bid for a third …
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England pace quartet might keep Archer going until he is 40
Aug 28 2026
Jofra Archer said he might play "until I'm 40" thanks to the benefits of being a member of England's new-look …
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Aston Villa seal swoop for Chelsea striker Jackson
Aug 28 2026
Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported club-record £65 million ($87 …
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Springboks a wounded beast, warns All Blacks captain Savea
Aug 28 2026
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said on Friday that South Africa are a "wounded beast", desperate for revenge after …
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Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan collapse in second Test
Aug 28 2026
Ollie Robinson took a sensational 4-11 in 13 overs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test against …
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Leknessund breaks away to win emotional Vuelta stage seven
Aug 28 2026
On the day Norway's king died, Andreas Leknessund grabbed the country's fourth-ever Vuelta a Espana stage victory after …
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Bezzecchi edges Marquez brothers in blazing Spanish MotoGP practice
Aug 28 2026
Marco Bezzecchi edged out brothers Alex and Marc Marquez in a knife-edged second practice session for the Spanish MotoGP …
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Former Spain captain Morata joins second-tier Leganes
Aug 28 2026
Veteran striker Alvaro Morata on Friday joined Spanish second-division outfit Leganes on loan from Italian side Como.
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Ukraine opposes reintegration of Russia to motorsport
Aug 28 2026
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) has challenged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) over the …
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Four-wicket Robinson stars as Pakistan all out for 110 in second Test
Aug 28 2026
Ollie Robinson took a sensational four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan collapsed to 110 all out in the second Test …
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Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitment
Aug 28 2026
Xabi Alonso said he wants players that "feel a desire" to play for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of …
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Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrives
Aug 28 2026
Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins should be remembered fondly by Aston Villa fans despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 …
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Spurs boss De Zerbi targets one more big signing before window shuts
Aug 28 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more big signing to complete a transfer window that has already surpassed …
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Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Aug 28 2026
Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an …
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Juve's Yildiz to miss 'several months' with foot injury
Aug 28 2026
Turkish attacker Kenan Yildiz will undergo an operation on his foot after picking up an injury during Juventus's opening …
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Asian Games chiefs say room for everyone amid accommodation crunch
Aug 28 2026
Asian Games organisers said Friday that all participants at next month's event would have a place to stay after numbers …
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All-round Tongue stars for England in second Test against Pakistan
Aug 28 2026
Josh Tongue shone with both bat and ball to put England on top of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's on Friday.
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Bournemouth, Sunderland to face AC Milan in Europa League
Aug 28 2026
English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland were both handed a glamour tie against AC Milan among their eight matches in the …
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UEFA's legal move 'massive escalation' in bitter Infantino feud
Aug 28 2026
UEFA's intention to launch a legal suit accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" is a …
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Last-wicket duo take England to 290 all out in 2nd Test against Pakistan
Aug 28 2026
England No 11 Josh Tongue frustrated Pakistan with a Test-best 30 not out before the hosts were dismissed for 290 in …
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'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers
Aug 28 2026
Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month's Asian Games to find their own accommodation, saying they …
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Duplantis needs A-game to fend off Karalis pressure
Aug 28 2026
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis may have won in Zurich to keep his chokehold on world pole vaulting, but the Swede acknowledged …
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Kolbe back as Springboks change two for All Blacks Test
Aug 28 2026
Wing Cheslin Kolbe and fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the South Africa team for the second …
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Jamie Vardy channel to broadcast Bundesliga games
Aug 28 2026
Former England and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a deal to broadcast German Bundesliga games on his …
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Japanese rugby U-turns on limits on naturalised players
Aug 28 2026
Japan's top club rugby competition said Friday it had watered down plans for an eligibility rule that prompted …
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Australia's McKeown vows to reclaim backstroke world records
Aug 28 2026
Five-time Olympic swimming champion Kaylee McKeown vowed Friday to reclaim her 50m and 100m backstroke world records …
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In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscle
Aug 28 2026
For Italian football this has been a chastening year, yet, ahead of a likely frenzy before their transfer window shuts …
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Springboks 'old guard' seek revenge over All Blacks
Aug 28 2026
Siya Kolisi will captain the most experienced South Africa team in history when they seek to level a series with arch …
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In Zambia, a Shaolin Temple offers a softer face of China
Aug 28 2026
From a distance, the Shaolin Temple outside Lusaka appeared almost like a mirage, a slice of central China dropped into …
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Messi's Inter Miami appoint new coach Gonzalez
Aug 28 2026
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday appointed his fellow Argentine Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez as new head coach of the …
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UEFA target Infantino for 'criminal mismanagement', suspend boycott threat
Aug 28 2026
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino was on Thursday potentially facing a legal suit brought by UEFA accusing him …
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Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend
Aug 28 2026
Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for …
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Golf media firm loses Callaway, PGA Tour deals over violent ad
Aug 27 2026
Golf equipment giant Callaway on Thursday severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer …
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Argentina names unchanged side for Australia Test
Aug 27 2026
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi kept faith Thursday with the same side that narrowly lost to world champions South …
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Australia's Lee leads PGA Tour Championship
Aug 27 2026
Australia's Min Woo Lee fired an eight-under par 62 at the Tour Championship on Thursday to lead a star-studded field at …
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Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
Aug 27 2026
Wallabies coach Les Kiss named an entirely different forward pack on Thursday to face Argentina as he continues his …
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Raphinha, Lopez strike again as Barca beat Athletic
Aug 27 2026
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Thursday in La Liga to …
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Arteta braced for 'tough' Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal
Aug 27 2026
Mikel Arteta revealed he has had difficult conversations with forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus as both …
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Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over Luton
Aug 27 2026
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues shrugged aside third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach …
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Werro edges ever closer to elusive women's 800m world record
Aug 27 2026
Switzerland's Audrey Werro edged ever closer to the elusive world record in the women's 800m at the Zurich Diamond …
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Dos Santos, Russell set world records in 'crazy' Zurich Diamond League
Aug 27 2026
Alison Dos Santos and Masai Russell each set a world record while Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis won a historic pole vault in …
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Dos Santos upstages Warholm for blistering new 400m hurdles world record
Aug 27 2026
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos smashed the world record in the men's 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on …
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US Open women's singles: Three talking points
Aug 27 2026
Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking is on the line at the US Open, where the Belarusian star will try to shake …
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Callaway cuts ties with golf media firm over violent ad
Aug 27 2026
Golf equipment giant Callaway on Thursday severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer …
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American Masai Russell sets new women's 100m hurdles world record
Aug 27 2026
Olympic champion Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich …
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Smith and Cox revive England after Abbas strikes for Pakistan
Aug 27 2026
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach …
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Alfred gets revenge on Jefferson-Wooden in Zurich 100m
Aug 27 2026
Olympic champion Julien Alfred gained a degree of revenge on world gold medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden with a …
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Atletico rule out any talks with Barcelona over Alvarez
Aug 27 2026
Atletico Madrid hardened their stance over a possible sale of striker Julian Alvarez to Barcelona on Thursday, ruling …
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Brazil's Alison Dos Santos sets new men's 400m hurdles world record
Aug 27 2026
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos smashed the world record in the men's 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on …
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US Open men's singles: Three talking points
Aug 27 2026
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his US Open title defense after a four-month injury layoff, the questions surrounding him and …
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Smith and Cox revive England against Pakistan after Abbas strikes
Aug 27 2026
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach …
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PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw is made
Aug 27 2026
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa …
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Tottenham land Marmoush from Manchester City
Aug 27 2026
Tottenham Hotspur continued their summer binge when they signed Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester …
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Pogacar holds off Mas to claim Vuelta stage six victory
Aug 27 2026
Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Enric Mas to claim Vuelta a Espana stage six victory on Thursday, his third stage win of the …
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Cox defies Pakistan after Abbas's treble strike rocks England
Aug 27 2026
Jordan Cox's unbeaten fifty helped keep Pakistan at bay after Mohammad Abbas rocked England with three wickets on …
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Ogura to miss Aragon MotoGP after hand surgery
Aug 27 2026
Japanese rider Ai Ogura, who is third in the MotoGP world championship standings, has undergone successful surgery on a …
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More than goals: What Mourinho wants from Real Madrid's Mbappe
Aug 27 2026
The 2026/27 season has barely begun and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is already on top of La Liga's goalscoring …
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Toulouse have salary cap fine reduced on appeal
Aug 27 2026
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Thursday Toulouse's fine for breaching the Top 14 salary cap had been …
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Iraola hoping for 'good news soon' in Liverpool pursuit of Barcola
Aug 27 2026
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday it is no secret the club are in the hunt for more wingers after reports the …
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'Smart cricketer' Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Aug 27 2026
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in …
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Abbas's treble strike rocks England in second Test
Aug 27 2026
Mohammad Abbas took three wickets, including the prize scalp of Joe Root, as Pakistan reduced England to 80-4 at lunch …
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Pramac Yamaha replace Miller with Guevara for 2027 MotoGP season
Aug 27 2026
Australian rider Jack Miller will exit the MotoGP stage at the end of the season after his team Pramac Yamaha announced …
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New Zealand make three changes for second South Africa Test
Aug 27 2026
New Zealand have made three personnel changes and one positional for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town …
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Bouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says Maresca
Aug 27 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi is "ready to go" for his Manchester City debut at Crystal Palace on Friday, but Enzo Maresca called for …
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Defiant Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Aug 27 2026
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in …
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'Mature' Colapinto extends contact with Alpine through 2027
Aug 27 2026
Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto will line up alongside Pierre Gasly for Alpine again in the 2027 season after the …
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Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test
Aug 27 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed second Test against England at Lord's …
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Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal
Aug 27 2026
Nottingham Forest have splashed a club record reported fee of £45 million ($61 million) to sign out-of-favour Chelsea …
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Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool 'on track': source
Aug 27 2026
Transfer talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain over an Anfield move for Bradley Barcola are "on the right …
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Barca sign Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic
Aug 27 2026
Barcelona have signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce, the Catalan giants said on Thursday.
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