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LA Galaxy midfielder Puig to have surgery after knee recovery 'setback'
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Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig will require surgery after a "setback" in his recovery from the torn knee ligament that …
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Steelers' Watt 'excited' to return after lung injury
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Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt says he's excited to return for a must-win NFL clash with Baltimore after …
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Lens move four points clear of PSG at top of Ligue 1
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Lens notched their seventh successive win to beat Toulouse 3-0 on Friday and move four points clear of Paris …
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Frank confident he can win over disgruntled Spurs fans
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Thomas Frank said he shares the frustrations of Tottenham fans after another lacklustre display from his team but …
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Stokes urges England to stick with McCullum despite Ashes defeat
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Ben Stokes has urged England chiefs to keep faith with "Bazball" architect Brendon McCullum despite a stinging Ashes …
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USA Olympic squad of NHL stars heavy on Four Nations talent
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USA Hockey unveiled the roster of NHL stars for next month's Winter Olympics on Friday, a 25-man lineup that includes 21 …
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France hooker Mauvaka returns after eight-month layoff
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Toulouse and France hooker Peato Mauvaka will return from an eight-month injury layoff this weekend, his Top 14 club …
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Nigeria police charge fatal Joshua crash driver with dangerous driving
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Nigerian police on Friday charged the driver of a car carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua that was involved in a fatal …
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Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds
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Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo …
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Strasbourg's Rosenior coy on Chelsea speculation
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Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior -- reportedly the first choice target to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea -- said on …
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Slot admits Liverpool's season has been 'constant battle'
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Arne Slot says the first half of Liverpool's season has been a "constant battle", admitting the Premier League title …
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Spurs forward Johnson completes Palace switch
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Brennan Johnson on Friday completed a move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £35 million ($47 …
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Endrick absent from Lyon year opener but 'adapting well': coach
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Brazilian starlet Endrick will miss Lyon's first game after the winter break but is settling well into life in France …
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Greece and Argentina make winning starts at United Cup
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Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to a 3-0 win over Japan …
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Nortje gets nod for South Africa's T20 World Cup campaign
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Injury-prone fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Friday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to break New Year Premier League curse
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title …
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Dani Alves invests in Portuguese third division club
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Former Barcelona and Brazil right-back Dani Alves, whose rape conviction was overturned last year, has invested in …
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
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Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, …
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Bashir, Potts in England squad for final Ashes Test
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Seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir were included in a 12-man England squad Friday for the fifth Ashes Test …
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Argentina topple Spain for winning United Cup start
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Sebastian Baez and Solana Sierra led Argentina to an unassailable 2-0 lead over Spain on Friday to begin the ATP-WTA …
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Champions Narvaez and Ruegg to defend Tour Down Under titles
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Tour Down Under champions Jhonatan Narvaez and Noemi Ruegg will be back to defend their titles at the season-opening UCI …
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Miami and Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four games
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Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 …
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Bicycle kick king El Kaabi is new AFCON hero for hosts Morocco
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With captain Achraf Hakimi hardly featuring during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage as he recovers from injury, …
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What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
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The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in …
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Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds
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Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten …
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Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'
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Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against …
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'Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn
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Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma …
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Frank accepts 'boring' jibes from Spurs fans after Brentford stalemate
Jan 01 2026
Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a …
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Guardiola vexed by Man City's sloppy finishing in Sunderland draw
Jan 01 2026
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City paid the price for their sloppy finishing in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland that …
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Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports
Jan 01 2026
Victor Wembanyama will miss San Antonio's NBA game on Friday at Indiana after suffering a hyper-extended left knee in a …
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Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate
Jan 01 2026
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a major setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw against …
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Australia's Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
Jan 01 2026
Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in …
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Niners seek win for home-field playoff edge into Super Bowl
Jan 01 2026
San Francisco will try to secure a home-field playoff edge into the Super Bowl as two top seeds and two playoff berths …
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Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
Jan 01 2026
Enzo Maresca left his role as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after just 18 months in charge, the Premier League club …
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Slot frustrated by blunt Liverpool in Leeds stalemate
Jan 01 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's dominance of possession counts for little without "special moments" of …
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Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds
Jan 01 2026
Liverpool lacked the firepower to break down a much-changed Leeds in a 0-0 draw at Anfield that wasted a chance to …
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Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
Jan 01 2026
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced …
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Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea - club
Jan 01 2026
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced …
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Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast
Jan 01 2026
A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when …
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Wales rugby star Rees-Zammit signs long-term deal to stay at Bristol
Jan 01 2026
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a "new long-term deal" with Bristol, the English Prem club announced Thursday.
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World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil
Jan 01 2026
Revellers around the world toasted the start of 2026 on Thursday, bidding farewell to a volatile year when temperatures …
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Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge
Jan 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka Thursday said she wants a rematch of her "Battle of the Sexes" showdown with Nick …
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025
Jan 01 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday he seriously considered retiring from tennis in the depths of a struggle with …
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Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
Jan 01 2026
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in …
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Champagnie, Wemby lead Spurs comeback in Knicks thriller
Jan 01 2026
Julian Champagnie rattled in 11 three-pointers and Victor Wembanyama scored 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs came from …
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Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash
Jan 01 2026
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said …
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Cummins, Hazlewood in spin-heavy Australia squad for T20 World Cup
Jan 01 2026
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were Thursday named in a spin-heavy provisional Australian squad for this year's Twenty20 …
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Ivory Coast top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again
Dec 31 2025
Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record …
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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
Dec 31 2025
People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 as the clock ticked down on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the …
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Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon for top spot in AFCON group
Dec 31 2025
Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast who came from two goals down to beat Gabon 3-2 in …
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Second Patriots player facing assault charge
Dec 31 2025
New England Patriots defensive end Christian Barmore is facing charges of domestic assault, court records showed on …
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at Cup of Nations
Dec 31 2025
Sudan must face 2022 champions Senegal in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in …
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Man City's Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland
Dec 31 2025
Rodri and Jeremy Doku could both be involved when Manchester City travel to Sunderland on New Year's Day, manager Pep …
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Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
Dec 31 2025
Real Madrid on Wednesday said that Kylian Mbappe had suffered a knee sprain, delivering a blow to their bid to reel in …
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Glasner coy over Palace pursuit of Spurs striker Johnson
Dec 31 2025
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner gave little away Wednesday regarding his club's pursuit of Tottenham forward …
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Neville labels Man Utd's draw with Wolves 'baddest of the bad'
Dec 31 2025
Gary Neville has branded Manchester United's performance in their draw with winless Wolves as "the baddest of the bad".
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Sydney falls silent before fireworks bring in 2026
Dec 31 2025
New Year celebrations took on a sombre tone in Sydney as revellers held a minute of silence for victims of the Bondi …
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World begins to welcome 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
Dec 31 2025
New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a …
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Fofana reckons 'small details' restricting Chelsea's progress
Dec 31 2025
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana believes "small details" are behind the Blues' frustrating habit of letting leads slip …
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World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
Dec 31 2025
New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a …
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Arteta says Arsenal reaping rewards for 'sacrifices and commitment'
Dec 31 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his side are starting to see the benefits of their hard work as the Gunners head …
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Nancy adamant he's still the man for Celtic job after Motherwell defeat
Dec 31 2025
Wilfried Nancy insists he can oversee a revival in Celtic's fortunes following a 2-0 defeat by Motherwell that …
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Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential despite Wolves draw
Dec 31 2025
Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United's prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a …
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Emery defends failure to shake hands with Arteta after Villa loss to Arsenal
Dec 31 2025
Unai Emery said his failure to shake hands with opposing manager Mikel Arteta was because it was "cold" at the Emirates …
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Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st birthday with loss
Dec 31 2025
Cade Cunningham scored 27 points as the Detroit Pistons spoiled LeBron James' 41st birthday with a 128-106 drubbing of …
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French duo stripped of Sydney-Hobart race overall win
Dec 31 2025
A French crew were on Wednesday stripped of overall victory in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart yacht race over a rule …
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'Sincaraz' set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off
Dec 31 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna …
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Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
Dec 31 2025
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with …
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Caballero defends Maresca after Palmer substitution sparks jeers
Dec 30 2025
Chelsea assistant coach Willy Caballero defended Enzo Maresca's decision to replace Cole Palmer after the controversial …
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Depleted Man Utd 'lack quality', says Amorim
Dec 30 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side "lacked quality" to break down a Wolves team without a Premier League …
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'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Dec 30 2025
Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal's title rivals that their ruthless 4-1 rout of Aston Villa showed they are on track to win …
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Arsenal end Villa winning run, Man Utd, Chelsea stumble
Dec 30 2025
Arsenal snapped Aston Villa's 11-game winning run with a dominant 4-1 win to open up a five-point Premier League lead as …
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Arsenal crush Villa to make statement in title race
Dec 30 2025
Arsenal punished a costly mistake from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Premier League leaders ran riot …
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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history
Dec 30 2025
Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as winners of their group on Tuesday, leaving the Democratic …
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Maresca in the firing line as Chelsea stumble against Bournemouth
Dec 30 2025
Chelsea failed to lift the gloom at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca's decision to substitute Cole Palmer was booed …
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Senegal top AFCON group, DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16
Dec 30 2025
Senegal saw off Benin on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D, …
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Norway's Magnus Carlsen wins 20th world chess title
Dec 30 2025
Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's number one chess player, on Tuesday won the World Blitz Championship in Doha, days …
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Patriots star Diggs facing assault charges: reports
Dec 30 2025
New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of assault following an alleged altercation with a member of …
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Jokic out for four weeks after knee injury: Nuggets
Dec 30 2025
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic faces at least four weeks on the sidelines after suffering a left knee injury in a …
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Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot
Dec 30 2025
Tanzania reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by …
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Burst tyre and speed contributed to Joshua crash say investigators
Dec 30 2025
A Nigeria traffic compliance agency said Tuesday that preliminary investigations showed the car involved in an accident …
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Johnson still a Spurs player despite Palace interest, says Frank
Dec 30 2025
Thomas Frank said he expects Brennan Johnson to feature in Tottenham's New Year's Day trip to Brentford despite reports …
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'Make our country happy': Sudan dream of AFCON glory as conflict rages at home
Dec 30 2025
When war broke out in Sudan in April 2023, Ammar Taifour was in a training camp with his club Al Merrikh in Khartoum.
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Ivory Coast coach Fae backs switching AFCON to every four years
Dec 30 2025
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has backed the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, …
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Fury offers condolences to victims of Joshua car crash
Dec 30 2025
Tyson Fury has passed on his condolences after a car crash in Nigeria which killed two of Anthony Joshua's team members …
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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith
Dec 30 2025
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad announced Tuesday, despite suffering …
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Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot
Dec 30 2025
Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the number three spot for England, but admitted Tuesday he has "a lot more to do" to …
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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad
Dec 30 2025
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad Tuesday, despite suffering a left …
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The race to find Formula 1's first-ever woman champion
Dec 30 2025
A dozen girls whizzed around an English karting track, part of a pioneering drive to draw women into motorsports and …
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Falcons hold off Rams second-half comeback to win 27-24
Dec 30 2025
Zane Gonzalez kicked a winning 51-yard field goal as the Atlanta Falcons held off a Los Angeles Rams comeback to score a …
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Nuggets reel from Jokic injury, Thunder rout Hawks
Dec 30 2025
Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a heavy 147-123 defeat against the …
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Japan footballer 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58
Dec 30 2025
Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura said his passion for playing the game was as strong as ever after signing for a …
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Jokic suffers 'gut-wrenching' knee injury as Nuggets thrashed
Dec 30 2025
Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat …
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Nuggets suffer Jokic injury scare in Heat drubbing
Dec 30 2025
Nikola Jokic suffered an apparent knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat on …
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand
Dec 29 2025
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that …
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Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list
Dec 29 2025
Actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons …
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Dec 29 2025
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in …
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Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16
Dec 29 2025
Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into …
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El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners
Dec 29 2025
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday …
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Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16
Dec 29 2025
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in …
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Barcelona's Araujo returns to training after weeks out
Dec 29 2025
Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo returned to training on Monday after weeks away for what local media said was a …
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Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership
Dec 29 2025
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he will still be seeking improvement from the Scottish champions even if they …
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