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Coach Gambhir questions 'technique and temperament' of Indian batters
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India coach Gautam Gambhir launched a withering broadside at his batters on Sunday, saying they lacked the technique and …
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Braathen wins Levi slalom for first Brazilian World Cup victory
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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's slalom in the Finnish resort of Levi on Sunday, a maiden World …
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Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title
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Rory McIlroy was on Sunday crowned the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai champion for a seventh year, and four seasons in a …
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Harmer stars as South Africa stun India in low-scoring Test
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Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India …
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Mitchell ton steers New Zealand to seven-run win in first Windies ODI
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A fighting Daryl Mitchell century set up a tense seven-run win for New Zealand over West Indies in the first one-day …
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Harmer stars as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win Test
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Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India …
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India, without Gill, 10-2 at lunch chasing 124 to beat S.Africa
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Quick bowler Marco Jansen ripped out both India openers before lunch Sunday as the hosts stuttered in their chase of 124 …
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Bavuma fifty makes India chase 124 in first Test
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Skipper Temba Bavuma hit an unbeaten 55 to steer South Africa to 153 all out, leaving India needing a tricky 124 to win …
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Mitchell ton lifts New Zealand to 269-7 in first Windies ODI
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A hobbling Daryl Mitchell struck his seventh one-day international century as New Zealand posted 269-7 Sunday, in the …
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Doncic scores 41 to propel Lakers to NBA win over Bucks
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Luka Doncic scored 41 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 119-95 victory over the …
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Colombia beats New Zealand 2-1 in friendly clash
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Colombia, fueled by a debut goal from Gustavo Puerta, defeated New Zealand 2-1 on Saturday in a friendly clash between …
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France's Aymoz wins Skate America men's gold as Tomono falters
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France's Kevin Aymoz snatched the men's title at Skate America on Saturday, winning his first grand prix title with a …
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England v Australia: The Ashes explained
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England and Australia renew their storied rivalry on Friday in the first Ashes Test at Perth.
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Joe Root: England great chases elusive century in Australia
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Joe Root heads into the Ashes, beginning on Friday in Perth, ranked as the world's best batsman with a colossal 39 Test …
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England's Archer in 'happy place', Wood 'full of energy' ahead of Ashes
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England's fast bowling cartel are relishing playing in Australian conditions with star quick Jofra Archer in a "happy …
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Reyna, Balogun on target for USA in 2-1 win over Paraguay
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The United States, fueled by goals from Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun, beat Paraguay 2-1 on Saturday in a clash of World …
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Depoortere double helps France hold off spirited Fiji
Nov 15 2025
Centre Nicolas Depoortere scored twice as France bounced back from defeat to South Africa by holding off spirited Fiji …
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Japa's Miura and Kihara capture Skate America pairs gold
Nov 15 2025
Japan's world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the Skate America pairs title on Saturday as short program …
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Hansen hat-trick inspires Irish to record win over Australia
Nov 15 2025
Australia-born Mack Hansen's hat-trick of tries inside half an hour of the first-half inspired Ireland to a 46-19 …
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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in final round of European qualifiers
Nov 15 2025
The final round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
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England's Tuchel plays down records before final World Cup qualifier
Nov 15 2025
Thomas Tuchel said records are not on his mind as he prepares England for their final World Cup qualifier against …
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Scotland face World Cup shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat
Nov 15 2025
Scotland face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday with an automatic World Cup berth at stake despite …
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with 'favourite' Sinner
Nov 15 2025
Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new …
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Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait
Nov 15 2025
Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with …
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Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament
Nov 15 2025
Sweden's Linn Grant fired five birdies in a five-under par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jennifer Kupcho …
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Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat
Nov 15 2025
Scotland's chances of automatic World Cup qualification are still alive despite a 3-2 defeat in Greece on an evening of …
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner
Nov 15 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off for the ATP Finals title after tennis' two biggest stars cruised into the …
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Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty
Nov 15 2025
Jarrod Evans's penalty with the last kick of the match gave Wales a 24-23 victory in their Autumn Nations Series Test …
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England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win
Nov 15 2025
Maro Itoje said England had achieved something "special" after a 33-19 win over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday …
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NBA's struggling Pelicans sack coach Willie Green
Nov 15 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a dismal 2-10 start to the NBA season, club executive vice …
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Spain on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait
Nov 15 2025
Spain all but mathematically booked their ticket to the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Georgia on Saturday, with …
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Spain virtually seal World Cup qualification in Georgia romp
Nov 15 2025
Spain made almost certain of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday.
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Estevao, Casemiro on target for Brazil in Senegal win
Nov 15 2025
Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from …
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Ford steers England to rare win over New Zealand
Nov 15 2025
George Ford inspired an England revival as they came from 12 points behind to beat New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham on …
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South Africa defy early red card to beat battling Italy
Nov 15 2025
World champions South Africa beat a spirited Italy 32-14 on Saturday, coming out on top despite having to play a huge …
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South Africa defy early red card to beat Italy
Nov 15 2025
World champions South Africa beat a spirited Italy 32-14 on Saturday, coming out on top despite having to play a huge …
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Sinner beats De Minaur to reach ATP Finals title match
Nov 15 2025
Jannik Sinner continued his mastery over Alex de Minaur on Saturday with a straight-sets win to reach the ATP Finals …
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Alex Marquez claims Valencia MotoGP sprint victory
Nov 15 2025
Alex Marquez claimed a dominant victory in the final sprint of the MotoGP season in Valencia on Saturday, his third such …
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Palestinian national team on 'mission' for peace in Spain visit
Nov 15 2025
On a "mission" in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies …
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McIlroy shares lead with Race to Dubai title in sight
Nov 15 2025
Rory McIlroy took another step closer to a seventh Race to Dubai crown when he broke through a logjam at the top of the …
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'Happy' Shiffrin dominates in Levi slalom for 102nd World Cup win
Nov 15 2025
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker to potential challengers this season with a crushing 102nd World …
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India close in on win over South Africa after Jadeja heroics
Nov 15 2025
Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets to put India in sight of victory on a manic day two of a low-scoring …
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Bezzecchi takes pole for Valencia sprint and MotoGP
Nov 15 2025
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi claimed pole for the sprint race and the Valencia Grand Prix, the 22nd and final round of the …
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Dominant Shiffrin leads after first slalom run in Levi
Nov 15 2025
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker to potential challengers this season with a storming first run in …
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Fighting South Africa lose Rickelton after India 189 all out
Nov 15 2025
Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts …
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Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Nov 15 2025
Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England, leaving …
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Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out
Nov 15 2025
Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts …
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India close in on lead despite South African strikes
Nov 15 2025
Opener KL Rahul departed after a gritty 39 but helped India close in on a crucial first innings lead in the opening Test …
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Curry's 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs
Nov 15 2025
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds, as the …
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NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test
Nov 15 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied on Saturday taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had …
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Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Nov 15 2025
Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against …
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Japan's Tomono leads after men's short program at Skate America
Nov 15 2025
Japan's Kazuki Tomono topped the men's short program at Skate America on Friday with a polished performance that …
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Wood gets all-clear in boost for England
Nov 15 2025
Pace spearhead Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for …
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Golf's world No. 8 Thomas has back surgery
Nov 15 2025
Two-time major-winner Justin Thomas said Friday he has undergone a microdiscectomy procedure to treat hip pain and will …
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Grant, Kim share halfway lead in LPGA Annika tournament
Nov 14 2025
Sweden's Linn Grant shook off an opening bogey to card eight birdies in a seven-under par 63 on Friday and seize a share …
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Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands close, Germany in limbo
Nov 14 2025
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe …
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Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier
Nov 14 2025
Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 on Friday and within touching distance of …
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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four
Nov 14 2025
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a …
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Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-1 win over Faroes
Nov 14 2025
Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 …
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Kai Trump makes strides but still misses cut in LPGA debut
Nov 14 2025
Kai Trump conquered her nerves to cap her LPGA debut with a five-over par 75 on Friday and said she'd have plenty of …
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Returning Alldritt blames himself for France axing
Nov 14 2025
Returning France captain Gregory Alldritt on Friday said he was the only one to blame after being dropped by coach …
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England great Anderson says 'weak' Australia still Ashes favourites
Nov 14 2025
James Anderson believes England head into the Ashes as underdogs despite agreeing with former new-ball partner Stuart …
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Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton
Nov 14 2025
Jannik Sinner stayed well on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after comfortably beating Ben Shelton 6-3, …
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Ford urges England to make their own New Zealand history
Nov 14 2025
George Ford insisted on Friday that England won't lack self-belief when they go in search of a rare win over New Zealand …
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Acosta top in Valencia MotoGP practice as Martin returns
Nov 14 2025
Pedro Acosta was fastest in practice for the Valencia Grand Prix on Friday, as Aprilia's Jorge Martin enjoyed a full day …
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Spain players on their way to becoming 'legendary': coach De la Fuente
Nov 14 2025
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday his squad are on their way to becoming "legendary" like the players that won …
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Darge returns to Scotland starting side against Argentina
Nov 14 2025
Rory Darge has been recalled at openside flanker in the only change to the Scotland starting side for Sunday's clash …
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'Battling' McIlroy closes in on Race to Dubai title
Nov 14 2025
Despite struggling with his game, Rory McIlroy once again showed his mastery of the Earth course with a three-under par …
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Heyes says England need fans' help to seal 'massive' New Zealand win
Nov 14 2025
Prop forward Joe Heyes on Friday urged the Twickenham crowd to play their part by roaring England to victory over New …
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Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight defeat - promoter
Nov 14 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drugs test on October 25, the day of his shock loss to Fabio …
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Not magic but patience key to Bumrah's bowling masterclass
Nov 14 2025
India's Jasprit Bumrah said his five-wicket haul on Friday in the first Test against South Africa was the product of …
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Japan beat Ghana in friendly to build World Cup momentum
Nov 14 2025
Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had "a different kind of pressure" in Friday's 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the …
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Bumrah claims five as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test
Nov 14 2025
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on the opening day of …
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Parker failed drugs test before heavyweight clash with Wardley - promoter
Nov 14 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on October 25, the day before his bout against Fabio …
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Santiago Carreras benched as Pumas ring changes for Scotland
Nov 14 2025
Santiago Carreras has been dropped to the bench for Argentina's match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, with …
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O'Neill still uncertain over Celtic future
Nov 14 2025
Martin O'Neill remains in the dark over whether he will be in charge for Celtic's next match against St Mirren following …
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Bumrah bags five as India bowl out South Africa for 159
Nov 14 2025
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the …
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Duckett and Crawley on fire in England Ashes warm-up
Nov 14 2025
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley shared in a 182-run opening stand Friday and Ben Stokes hit 84, but Joe Root and Harry Brook …
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Sumo grapples with ancient rule in age of woman PM
Nov 14 2025
The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women …
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Suns scorch depleted Pacers, Hawks hold off Jazz
Nov 14 2025
Phoenix's Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks combined for 65 points as the Suns became the latest NBA team to beat up on the …
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Henderson scores three touchdowns as Patriots top Jets
Nov 14 2025
The New England Patriots, powered by two rushing touchdowns and a TD catch by rookie TreVeyon Henderson, beat the New …
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Curacao thrash Bermuda 7-0 to top World Cup qualifying group as Jamaica held
Nov 14 2025
Curacao closed in on a 2026 World Cup berth on Thursday, routing Bermuda 7-0 to go top of their group in CONCACAF …
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Muntz eager to 'unleash weapons' from Fiji backline against France
Nov 14 2025
Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz says he is relishing the chance to "unleash" his star-studded backline against France in the …
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Galthie's France aim to 'come through' Boks defeat with Fiji match
Nov 14 2025
Fabien Galthie's wounded Six Nations champions France host Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday looking to get …
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Dodgers' Ohtani wins fourth MLB MVP award, Yankees' Judge bags a third
Nov 14 2025
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second straight World Series title, won his …
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Itoje summons spirit of 2019 as England bid for New Zealand win
Nov 14 2025
Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face New Zealand at Twickenham on …
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Australia capable of upsetting 'flat' Irish, says MacNeill
Nov 14 2025
Australia may have lost five of their last six Tests but could cause an upset in Saturday's Autumn international at …
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France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
Nov 14 2025
France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of …
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MLS to align calendar with world's top football leagues
Nov 14 2025
Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule in 2027 to align with the world's top football leagues in a …
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England stars buy into team-first mantra: Tuchel
Nov 13 2025
Thomas Tuchel insisted England's stars have bought into his team-building ethos after Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden …
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Ronaldo red 'nothing to do with me': Ireland coach
Nov 13 2025
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said Cristiano Ronaldo was wrong to blame him for the red card he suffered as Portugal …
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England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role
Nov 13 2025
Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze maintained England's flawless record on the road to the World Cup but Jude Bellingham was …
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Mbappe, Olise star as France seal spot at 2026 World Cup
Nov 13 2025
Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to …
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Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world …
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'Ready' Rees-Zammit back in Wales's starting team to face Japan
Nov 13 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Saturday's clash with Japan in …
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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier
Nov 13 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another …
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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Nov 13 2025
Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an …
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Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil
Nov 13 2025
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles take a 7-2 record and three-game winning streak into their Sunday NFL clash …
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Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on …
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Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss
Nov 13 2025
Australia coach Joe Schmidt has achieved many things in a succesful rugby career, but the former Ireland boss is looking …
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Alldritt 'takes up the torch' for France against Fiji after South Africa loss
Nov 13 2025
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday recalled Gregory Alldritt to "take up the torch" as captain this weekend …
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Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland
Nov 13 2025
Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at …
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