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Arteta issues rallying cry after Arsenal wobble
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Mikel Arteta promised that Arsenal would play with "courage and conviction" for the rest of the season after their …
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PSG hoping Newcastle visit can spark another run to Champions League glory
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday insisted he would accept losing to Newcastle in their final …
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Real Madrid's Arbeloa like one of my 'children', says Mourinho
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Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said his Real Madrid counterpart Alvaro Arbeloa was like a child to him ahead of their …
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Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics
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A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, …
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Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles
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Manchester City's players must step up to help Erling Haaland end his goal drought, manager Pep Guardiola said on the …
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Brook's masterclass leaves Sri Lanka reeling in series decider
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Harry Brook bludgeoned a whirlwind century off just 57 balls to put England firmly in the box seat in the …
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Alcaraz rolls into maiden Melbourne semi-final and date with Zverev
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A supremely focused Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday and a clash …
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Comparing Yamal to Messi 'crazy': Barca's Olmo
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Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said Tuesday it is "crazy" to compare teenage winger Lamine Yamal to club great Lionel …
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Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea
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Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on …
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Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 59 minutes
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Carlos Alcaraz warned he was improving all the time as he swept into his maiden Australian Open semi-final Tuesday and a …
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Alcaraz crushes De Minaur to reach Australian Open semi-finals
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Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday and a clash with Alexander …
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Svitolina hopes Gauff upset brings 'a little light' to Ukraine
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Elina Svitolina said she hopes her stunning upset of third seed Coco Gauff at the Australian Open on Tuesday will bring …
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Gauff defends epic racquet smash and hits out at it being broadcast
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Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was …
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Gauff gone in 59 minutes as Svitolina sets up Sabalenka semi-final
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Coco Gauff folded in 59 error-strewn minutes as Ukraine's Elina Svitolina set up an Australian Open semi-final against …
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Svitolina stuns Gauff in 59 minutes to sail into Australian Open semis
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Elina Svitolina stunned American third seed Coco Gauff to sail into an Australian Open semi-final against Aryna …
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Pain-free Zverev blasts into Australian Open semi-finals
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Alexander Zverev said he was playing without pain for the first time in 12 months after last year's runner-up crushed …
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UK tour agency to host golf tournament in North Korea
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A British tour agency plans to host an international golf event in North Korea this year, the amateur event's website …
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Sabalenka beats heat to reach Melbourne semis as Zverev blasts through
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Aryna Sabalenka overcame searing heat and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the Australian Open …
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'Quad God' Malinin poised to take Milan by storm
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Four years on from an Olympic snub, US figure skater Ilia Malinin has revolutionized his sport in a meteoric rise that …
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Zverev blasts past Tien to reach Australian Open semi-finals
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Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday as he crushed …
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Zverev beats Tien to blast into Australian Open semi-finals
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Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday as he crushed …
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Jovic hails 'inspiring' Sabalenka and says Melbourne run just the start
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Teenage sensation Iva Jovic hailed Aryna Sabalenka as "inspiring" after the world number one taught the 18-year-old a …
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Sabalenka 'does not understand' Australian Open fitness tracker ban
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she could not understand why wearing fitness trackers was banned at the …
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'Trophy or nothing' as Sabalenka sweeps into Melbourne semis
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Aryna Sabalenka said her mentality in Melbourne was "trophy or nothing" after muscling past American teenager Iva Jovic …
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Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C
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Aryna Sabalenka overcame heat set to hit 45C and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the …
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Australian Open triggers maximum heat warning with 45C forecast
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The Australian Open suffered more disruption Tuesday when it hit its maximum "heat stress" rating with forecasts of 45C, …
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Rampant Sabalenka sweeps past Jovic into Australian Open semi-finals
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Relentless top seed Aryna Sabalenka muscled past American teenager Iva Jovic and into the Australian Open semi-finals …
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Shelton plans to ride on 'rowdy' Melbourne crowd to stun Sinner
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All-action American Ben Shelton plans to harness the energy of a "rowdy" Australian Open crowd to pull off a shock in …
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Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions
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When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same …
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Everton's Barry strikes again to rescue draw against Leeds
Jan 26 2026
Everton striker Thierno Barry extended his hot streak with a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against lowly Leeds in …
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Matthews confident of USA chance at Olympic hockey gold
Jan 26 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is confident in the United States men's hockey team and its chances of …
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PSG seal teen Dro signing from upset Barca
Jan 26 2026
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the signing of teenage talent Dro Fernandez from Barcelona on Monday, with the Catalan …
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Bayern confirm talks to extend Kane's contract
Jan 26 2026
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl on Monday confirmed the club are in talks to extend Harry Kane's deal at the …
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French ski star Pinturault Olympic hopes rekindled with extra berth
Jan 26 2026
Veteran French alpine skiing star Alexis Pinturault's hopes of competing in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were …
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Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics
Jan 26 2026
Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn, seeking her fourth Olympic medal at age 41, was among seven Americans named to their fifth …
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World champion Brignone to compete at Winter Olympics: Italian ski federation
Jan 26 2026
Federica Brignone will compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics after recovering in time from a horror injury to …
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Wales to use domestic turmoil as Six Nations 'fuel', says Lake
Jan 26 2026
Captain Dewi Lake insisted on Monday that Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as …
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Irish believe in themselves despite mixed results, says Doris
Jan 26 2026
The Irish players still "have a lot of belief" in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite …
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Townsend bullish on Scotland's Six Nations prospects
Jan 26 2026
Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six …
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White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps
Jan 26 2026
Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of …
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England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says George
Jan 26 2026
England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie …
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Aussie-born Staniforth was on France radar for years, says Galthie
Jan 26 2026
Australia under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie …
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Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16
Jan 26 2026
Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in …
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Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?
Jan 26 2026
Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be …
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Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places
Jan 26 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of …
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Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jan 26 2026
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …
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Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters
Jan 26 2026
Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash …
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Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run
Jan 26 2026
Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and …
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Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave
Jan 26 2026
Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a …
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Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jan 26 2026
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …
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African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal
Jan 26 2026
Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the …
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Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG
Jan 26 2026
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move …
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Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open
Jan 26 2026
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the …
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Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view
Jan 26 2026
Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets …
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Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash
Jan 26 2026
Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the …
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …
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Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women
Jan 26 2026
United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it …
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Yamamoto joins Ohtani in Japan's World Baseball Classic squad
Jan 26 2026
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined his Los Angeles Dodgers team-mate Shohei Ohtani in being named in Japan's …
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Musetti vows to push Djokovic 'to his maximum' in Melbourne quarters
Jan 26 2026
Lorenzo Musetti vowed Monday to push Novak Djokovic "to his maximum" after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final …
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …
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Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown in Melbourne
Jan 26 2026
Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and a showdown …
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US speed star Lindsey Vonn: Olympic timeline
Jan 26 2026
US speed star Lindsey Vonn will make her return to the Olympics in Cortina, defying the odds at the age of 41.
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Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes
Jan 26 2026
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski …
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Cheesy apple pie for Keys as victor Pegula dodges Chiefs jersey
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula used the threat of having to wear a Taylor Swift-themed Kansas City Chiefs jersey as motivation to propel …
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Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula
Jan 26 2026
"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended …
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Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
Jan 26 2026
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the …
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Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in …
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Curry leads Warriors over 'suffering' T'Wolves, Raptors silence Thunder
Jan 26 2026
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on …
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Darnold, Seahawks defeat Rams 31-27 to reach Super Bowl
Jan 26 2026
Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to reach the Super Bowl …
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Named after teacher mum, Learner Tien makes Grand Slam milestone
Jan 26 2026
Learner Tien got his name because his mum was a teacher and the rising star of United States tennis still lives at home …
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Patriots reach Super Bowl in blizzard-hit 10-7 win over Broncos
Jan 26 2026
Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of …
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Clinical Pegula dumps defending champion Keys out of Australian Open
Jan 26 2026
A clinical Jessica Pegula dumped defending champion and good friend Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to …
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Lindsey Vonn defies the odds to chase Olympic dream
Jan 26 2026
US ski star Lindsey Vonn has defied age and injury to make one of the most remarkable comebacks in Olympic history, the …
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Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice
Jan 26 2026
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony getting underway on February 6, AFP looks back at some of …
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'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil
Jan 26 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where …
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Scheffler marches to season-opening PGA Tour win in La Quinta
Jan 26 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler launched his 2026 US PGA Tour campaign with a runaway victory in the American Express …
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Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli title defence, Milan slip further behind Inter
Jan 25 2026
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning …
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Toulon cling on to edge Montpellier, Clermont climb to 5th
Jan 25 2026
Toulon moved up to fourth as full-back Marius Domon starred in a tight 30-27 victory over Montpellier on Sunday, as …
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Barca top La Liga as Yamal hits stunner, Atletico triumph
Jan 25 2026
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, …
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Devastating Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence
Jan 25 2026
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning …
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Endrick scores hat-trick to fire Lyon to thumping Ligue 1 win
Jan 25 2026
Brazilian teenager Endrick, on loan from Real Madrid, announced himself to Ligue 1 with a hat-trick as Lyon thrashed …
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Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal
Jan 25 2026
Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha's …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Jan 25 2026
Arsenal's charge towards a first Premier League title in 22 years was halted by Manchester United's stunning 3-2 victory …
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Arsenal must respond to title test: Arteta
Jan 25 2026
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to show they have the character to cope with a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United that …
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Rosenior impressed as Chelsea pass 'huge test' in Palace win
Jan 25 2026
Liam Rosenior said that Chelsea passed a "huge test" after their 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday extended his …
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Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
Jan 25 2026
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title …
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Emery plays down Villa's title bid
Jan 25 2026
Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will only be Premier League title contenders if they are still in the hunt with three …
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Devastating Juve deal Serie A title blow to Napoli
Jan 25 2026
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning …
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Arsenal title bid dented by dramatic Man Utd defeat
Jan 25 2026
Manchester United dealt a blow to Arsenal's Premier League title charge as Matheus Cunha's superb strike clinched a …
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Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Jan 25 2026
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, …
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Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
Jan 25 2026
Inspired bowling and a 14-ball fifty by opener Abhishek Sharma led India to a crushing eight-wicket series-clinching win …
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Aston Villa beat Newcastle to stay in title hunt, Chelsea climb into top four
Jan 25 2026
Aston Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle, while …
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Reed glides to victory in Dubai Desert Classic
Jan 25 2026
Patrick Reed took his fourth title on the DP World Tour, winning the $9 million Dubai Desert Classic by four shots on …
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Atletico down Mallorca to tighten grip on third
Jan 25 2026
Atletico Madrid eased to a 3-0 win over Mallorca on Sunday to strengthen their position in third in La Liga and move …
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Senegal goal hero admits AFCON final walk-off was 'a mistake'
Jan 25 2026
Senegal's Pape Gueye opened up about his team's walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco's subsequent …
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Austrian joy as Feller edges Meillard for Kitzbuehel slalom win
Jan 25 2026
Austrian Manuel Feller claimed victory in the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel on Sunday, making up for his speed …
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Imperious Shiffrin shows Olympic pedigree in record World Cup slalom romp
Jan 25 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin was in a league of her own in the last women's World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics on Sunday to …
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Perth Scorchers win sixth BBL title over Sydney Sixers
Jan 25 2026
Josh Inglis blasted a six to seal a crushing six-wicket victory for the Perth Scorchers and their record sixth Big Bash …
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Shiffrin claims record ninth World Cup slalom title
Jan 25 2026
US ski great Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the final World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics on Sunday to claim a …
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Djokovic, Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars
Jan 25 2026
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a …
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Tien thrashes Medvedev after nosebleed to make maiden Slam quarter-final
Jan 25 2026
Learner Tien said he was playing some of his best tennis ever after battling through a nosebleed to crush three-time …
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Meillard tops first run of Kitzbuehel slalom, Noel lurks
Jan 25 2026
Defending champion Clement Noel of France sat in seventh spot after the first run of the World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel …
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