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How Schalke returned to the Bundesliga after their 'worst season ever'
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After three seasons in the second flight, Schalke's 1-0 home win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday returned the …
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Mumbai coach Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'
AFP - 3h ago
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says struggling batter Suryakumar Yadav is in a "good space" -- and not far …
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Embiid, Maxey shine as 76ers eliminate Celtics in NBA playoffs
AFP - 6h ago
Joel Embiid scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over Boston …
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Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando
AFP - 7h ago
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first …
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Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved
AFP - 9h ago
Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, as the …
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China's Wu Yize wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final
AFP - 10h ago
China could have its second successive snooker world champion after Wu Yize came back from the brink of defeat against …
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Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby in historic triumph for trainer DeVaux
AFP - 10h ago
Golden Tempo roared home to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to …
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Serene Korda takes three-shot lead at LPGA Mexico
May 02 2026
World number one Nelly Korda cruised into a three-stroke lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open, scoring 67 in another …
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China's Wu wins last-frame thriller to reach snooker world final
May 02 2026
China's Wu Yize came from 16-14 behind to beat Mark Allen 17-6 in a last-frame decider on Saturday to book a World …
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Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel
May 02 2026
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive …
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Young stretches PGA lead to six at Doral
May 02 2026
World number four Cameron Young stumbled early but rallied to stretch his lead to six strokes after Saturday's third …
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Celtics' Tatum ruled out for decisive game seven against Sixers
May 02 2026
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was ruled out of game seven of the team's NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia …
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Wolff heralds Antonelli speed as teen joins Senna and Schumacher in record books
May 02 2026
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff heralded Kimi Antonelli’s emergence on Saturday after the Italian teen stunned rivals …
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Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole
May 02 2026
Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli stormed to pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, …
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four
May 02 2026
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 …
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Porto edge Alverca to clinch Portuguese league title
May 02 2026
Porto were crowned Portuguese champions with two games to spare after a 1-0 win over Alverca on Saturday.
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PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms
May 02 2026
Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding …
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Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna
May 02 2026
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 …
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Napoli frustrate Como in costly Serie A stalemate
May 02 2026
Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for …
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Murphy into World Snooker Championship final after edging Higgins
May 02 2026
Shaun Murphy defeated four-time champion John Higgins 17-15 in a dramatic World Championship semi-final on Saturday to …
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Schalke return to Bundesliga after three-year absence
May 02 2026
Schalke will play in the German top flight next season after beating Fortuna Duesseldorf 1-0 on Saturday to secure …
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Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope
May 02 2026
Arsenal stormed six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the …
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Clinical Chennai down Mumbai to keep playoff hopes alive
May 02 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 67 as Chennai Super Kings hammered fellow IPL giants Mumbai Indians …
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Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham
May 02 2026
Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders …
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Napoli and Como play out goalless draw in Serie A
May 02 2026
Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for …
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PSG held by Lorient with fringe team ahead of Bayern Munich return leg
May 02 2026
Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding …
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Champion Norris leads Piastri home in sprint 1-2 triumph for McLaren
May 02 2026
World champion Lando Norris won Saturday's sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, leading home team-mate Oscar Piastri in …
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Leinster survive Toulon scare to reach Champions Cup final
May 02 2026
Leinster overcame an astonishing fightback by Toulon to reach the Champions Cup final with a thrilling 29-25 win at …
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Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to claim first Madrid Open title
May 02 2026
Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.
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The Puma out of Kentucky Derby, leaving 19 starters
May 02 2026
The Puma was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby due to leg swelling from a skin infection, leaving only 19 horses …
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Second-string Bayern held by Heidenheim before PSG clash
May 02 2026
A heavily-rotated Bayern Munich were held to a 3-3 draw at home by last-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, days out from …
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Villarreal secure Champions League spot, rotated Atletico win
May 02 2026
Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League qualification spot with a 5-1 romp over Levante in La Liga on …
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Lyon edge Arsenal to reach women's Champions League final
May 02 2026
Lyon reached the final of the women's Champions League at the expense of reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday, with …
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'Relieved' Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight
May 02 2026
Japan's Naoya Inoue said he was "relieved" to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in …
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West Ham defeat gives Spurs hope, Arsenal face Fulham test
May 02 2026
West Ham's 3-0 defeat at Brentford offered Tottenham a lifeline in the battle for Premier League survival on Saturday, …
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Struggling Nantes deepen Marseille's woes in Ligue 1
May 02 2026
Marseille's troubled season in Ligue 1 continued with a comprehensive 3-0 defeat away to Nantes on Saturday which is a …
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Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
May 02 2026
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has …
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Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in women's T20 World Cup
May 02 2026
Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the fifth time in the women's T20 World Cup, selectors said in …
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Pogacar wins again to pull clear in Tour of Romandie
May 02 2026
Tadej Pogacar soared away from his rivals on Saturday on the final climb to win for the third time in four days on the …
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Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight
May 02 2026
Japan's Naoya Inoue gave another boxing masterclass to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay …
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New Zealand win rain-hit T20 to end Bangladesh series 1-1
May 02 2026
Bevon Jacobs struck an unbeaten 62 to guide New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit third T20 …
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Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch
May 02 2026
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has told AFP he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching …
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Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
May 02 2026
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an …
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No.1 Korda charges into share of LPGA Mexico lead
May 01 2026
Top-ranked Nelly Korda, coming off her third major title, closed with a birdie to seize a share of the lead after …
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Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral
May 01 2026
Fourth-ranked Cameron Young rode a hot start and surged to a five-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA …
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Joy for Norris in Miami as McLaren end Mercedes run
May 01 2026
World champion Lando Norris beamed in the Florida sunshine Friday after steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position …
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Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami
May 01 2026
Charles Leclerc offered Ferrari fans a message of hope on Friday after the Italian team were outpaced by McLaren's world …
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
May 01 2026
World champion Lando Norris ended Mercedes' early-season supremacy by steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position on …
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival
May 01 2026
Leeds all but secured their place in the Premier League next season with a 3-1 win over already-relegated Burnley on …
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Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan
May 01 2026
An opening partnership of 110 from 57 balls by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul paved the way for Delhi Capitals to record …
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Top seeds Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
May 01 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final, where he will face …
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Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri
May 01 2026
Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's revitalised four-time champion Max Verstappen and …
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Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar
May 01 2026
After being caught on the line the day before, Dorian Godon sprinted to victory on the third stage of the Tour of …
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Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings
May 01 2026
Martin O'Neill understands why some Hibernian fans want their side to lose to Celtic on Sunday but he remains confident …
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Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny
May 01 2026
Japanese Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has started training with Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, …
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Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe
May 01 2026
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe on Friday hailed Sabastian Sawe's victory in the London Marathon, during which he …
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Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final
May 01 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final.
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Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so
May 01 2026
Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good …
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Coe hails IOC gender testing decision
May 01 2026
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told AFP the IOC's decision in March to introduce testing for gender to …
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McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge
May 01 2026
Hearts manager Derek McInnes has called on the club's support to play their part in ending Celtic and Rangers' 41-year …
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McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers
May 01 2026
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insists the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their …
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Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry
May 01 2026
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are …
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Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi
May 01 2026
Roberto De Zerbi said troubled Tottenham cannot afford to cry about their debilitating injury list as they battle to …
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Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta
May 01 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to manage their emotions as a gripping Premier League title race builds to a …
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
May 01 2026
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier …
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Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way
May 01 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday that he was "not frustrated" by the narrow advantage his side hold …
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca with title in sight
May 01 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick celebrated the return of winger Raphinha from injury on Friday as the Catalans close in on …
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Howe says Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle
May 01 2026
Eddie Howe said Friday he was certain that Newcastle's Saudi backers remain firmly behind the club's efforts to …
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Chinese swimmer Sun Yang reports cyberbullying to police
May 01 2026
Three-time Chinese Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang filed a police report after being subjected to "large-scale" …
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Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot
May 01 2026
Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from …
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Former world skating champion Uno joins pro eSports team
May 01 2026
Japan's retired former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday that he was "ready to take gaming beyond being …
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Japan baseball umpire hit by bat still unconscious two weeks on
May 01 2026
A Japanese professional baseball umpire who was struck on the head by a bat during a game two weeks ago is still …
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Nakatani says won't be intimidated in sold-out Inoue title clash
May 01 2026
Japan's Junto Nakatani said he won't be intimidated when he faces fellow unbeaten countryman Naoya "Monster" Inoue on …
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T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs
May 01 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most …
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Timberwolves eliminate Jokic's Nuggets from NBA playoffs
May 01 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves knocked Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets out of the NBA playoffs with a 110-98 win Thursday to …
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Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title race
May 01 2026
Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the …
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PSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg
May 01 2026
Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League …
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Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye title
May 01 2026
Espanyol have not won a single game in 2026 and if they finally break that run against Real Madrid on Sunday it could …
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Leipzig can book return to Champions League as Bundesliga top-four rivals meet
May 01 2026
RB Leipzig can achieve their "season goal" of returning to the Champions League as the top-four race in the Bundesliga …
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Injuries add to Bath's challenge for Champions Cup semi in Bordeaux
May 01 2026
A match away to title-holders Bordeaux-Begles side is tough enough but Bath also face an injury crisis ahead of their …
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Karius getting 'back to the top' with promotion-chasing Schalke
May 01 2026
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius thought his career was over after his error-strewn performance cost his side …
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Knicks demolish Hawks to advance in NBA playoffs
May 01 2026
The New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history Thursday, destroying Atlanta 140-89 …
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Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season
May 01 2026
Kei Nishikori, Asia's most decorated men's tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season …
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Ace lifts rookie Green to share of LPGA lead as Korda lurks
May 01 2026
Melanie Green aced the par-three 15th hole on the way to a six-under par 66 and a share of the first-round lead in the …
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PGA Tour golfers take wait-and-see approach amid LIV turmoil
May 01 2026
Golfers who left the PGA Tour for LIV golf should face consequences if they want to return, 2023 British Open champion …
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FIFA to review ticket strategy for 2030 World Cup
May 01 2026
FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices …
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World No. 4 Young leads at PGA Cadillac Championship
Apr 30 2026
Cameron Young rode a hot putter to an eight-under par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot first-round lead in the PGA Tour …
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Bucks hire ex-Grizzlies coach Jenkins
Apr 30 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach after failing to reach the playoffs for the first …
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Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting
Apr 30 2026
Palestinian football federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to take part in a photo opportunity with Israel soccer …
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Rayo grab lead over Strasbourg in Conference League semi
Apr 30 2026
Brazilian striker Alemao glanced in the only goal to give Rayo Vallecano a precious 1-0 win in the UEFA Conference …
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Villa boss Emery fumes as Forest star Anderson escapes red card
Apr 30 2026
Unai Emery slammed the decision not to send off Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as Aston Villa crashed to a 1-0 …
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Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final
Apr 30 2026
Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud on Thursday by defeating the former world …
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Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar to close in on Conference League final
Apr 30 2026
Crystal Palace took a giant step towards the UEFA Conference League final in their first season of European football …
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Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season
Apr 30 2026
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is cutting funding for the breakaway LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, …
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Wood punishes Digne blunder as Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
Apr 30 2026
Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood's penalty …
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Braga strike late to seize advantage over Freiburg in Europa League semi
Apr 30 2026
Braga will take a slender advantage to Germany for the return leg of their Europa League semi-final after Mario Dorgeles …
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Miami GP could be moved up as thunderstorms threaten - drivers
Apr 30 2026
The start time of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday could be moved up because of the risk of severe thunderstorms, top …
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks, but say more change needed
Apr 30 2026
Formula One's drivers on Thursday welcomed rules tweaks made on safety grounds, but warned that more was needed to …
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Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing
Apr 30 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost …
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Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
Apr 30 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled …
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Honda confident Aston Martin power unit problems solved
Apr 30 2026
Honda’s trackside racing boss Shintaro Orihara said Thursday that he is confident they have found solutions to the power …
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Abuse of retired Bright 'too much', says Chelsea's Bompastor
Apr 30 2026
Chelsea women's boss Sonia Bompastor said retired Blues captain Millie Bright should be celebrated after the former …
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