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Ntamack aims to bring Toulouse Top 14 win 'energy' to Nations Championship campaign
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Toulouse fly-half Romain Ntamack wants his club team-mates to carry their "energy" from lifting a fourth-straight Top 14 …
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
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Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup …
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DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps
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The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the …
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Algeria and Austria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
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Algeria and Austria played out a captivating 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for …
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Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows
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Cape Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi's Argentina, but they are …
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Austria and Algeria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
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Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for …
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Wissa proud to deliver World Cup joy to war-torn DR Congo
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Yoane Wissa dedicated his goals that sent the Democratic Republic of Congo into the knockout stages of the World Cup for …
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Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England
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Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to secure a first ever World Cup win on Saturday and set up a …
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South Korea's 'dismal' World Cup ends in group phase
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South Korea's turbulent World Cup ended at the group phase on Saturday and could lead to the international retirement of …
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Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
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Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after playing out a highly-entertaining end-to-end 0-0 draw with Portugal on …
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England moving on at World Cup but questions linger
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England ground out top spot in Group L after eventually seeing off a stubborn Panama side on Saturday, though Thomas …
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Australia World Cup goalkeeper Patrick Beach has beach named after him
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Australian goalkeeping hero Patrick Beach said he was feeling "the love" after a well-known strip of sand in Melbourne …
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Tuchel delighted to have Bellingham in 'sweet spot' for England at World Cup
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England coach Thomas Tuchel hailed Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored one goal and made another in …
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Bellingham says 'job done' but England must improve at World Cup
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Jude Bellingham said England had achieved their immediate objective after sealing top spot in their World Cup group, but …
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Scotland boss Clarke resigns after World Cup exit confirmed
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke stepped down on Saturday following his side's elimination from the World Cup in the group …
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World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
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Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the announcement by his partner Noa van der …
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Scotland boss Clarke resigns after World Cup exit confirmed: official
Jun 27 2026
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has stepped down following his side's elimination from the World Cup in the group stage, …
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Canada's Davies 'available' for historic knockout clash
Jun 27 2026
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is banking on the "X-factor" of returning superstar Alphonso Davies to elevate his team as …
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Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot
Jun 27 2026
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L on Saturday to secure their passage to the last 32 of the World …
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Bellingham, Kane score as England beat Panama to reach World Cup last 32
Jun 27 2026
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the World Cup on …
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Ryu takes one-shot lead over Henderson at Women's PGA Championship
Jun 27 2026
Ryu Hae-ran got off to a hot start and came up with some clutch par putts down the stretch on Saturday to seize a …
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Hovland seizes one-shot PGA Travelers lead over Scheffler
Jun 27 2026
Norway's Viktor Hovland sank a birdie putt from just beyond six feet on the 18th hole to grab a one-stroke lead over …
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Jangoo and Chase put West Indies in control against Sri Lanka
Jun 27 2026
A double-century by relative newcomer Amir Jangoo and 194 from captain Roston Chase put the West Indies in a commanding …
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Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final
Jun 27 2026
Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight …
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England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
Jun 27 2026
England and Portugal aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final …
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Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
Jun 27 2026
Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was "one of the worst days of his life" as he …
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Ravindra leads New Zealand rally in England finale after Archer's double strike
Jun 27 2026
Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten fifty revived New Zealand after Jofra Archer's double strike had given England renewed hope …
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Keys beats Maria to clinch third Eastbourne title
Jun 27 2026
Madison Keys won the Eastbourne title for a third time as the American defeated Germany's Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 in the …
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Venus Williams relishes 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena
Jun 27 2026
Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.
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Ex-Olympic medallist Canderloro elected French Ice Sports chief
Jun 27 2026
Former Olympic figure skating medallist Philippe Candeloro was on Saturday elected president of the French Ice Sports …
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Wimbledon 'towel thief' Swiatek back on the trophy hunt
Jun 27 2026
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is ready to embrace her role as the tournament's 'towel thief' as she looks to swipe the …
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Russell snatches controversial pole in Austria after Verstappen crash
Jun 27 2026
George Russell demonstrated his experience and a detailed understanding of the rules on Saturday to steer through a …
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'Why not?': Cape Verde eye seismic World Cup shock against Argentina
Jun 27 2026
Cape Verde say they have the quality, the heart and the global football family behind them as they size up a seismic …
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French Open champs head to Wimbledon wrestling with new-found status
Jun 27 2026
Newly crowned French Open champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva arrive at Wimbledon wrestling with an unexpected …
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Davidovich Fokina wins in Mallorca for first ATP title
Jun 27 2026
Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Ethan Quinn 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to win the pre-Wimbledon warm-up Mallorca …
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Sabalenka urges Grand Slams to 'get it done' in prize money boycott row
Jun 27 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has urged Grand Slam chiefs to solve the prize money row that prompted Wimbledon stars …
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Russell snatches pole, Antonelli fourth for Austria GP grid
Jun 27 2026
George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position …
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Russell snatches pole as Verstappen, Antonelli fourth for Austria GP grid
Jun 27 2026
George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position …
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Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa's historic World Cup match
Jun 27 2026
South Africa coach Hugo Broos smiles a lot and snarls a little as he prepares for the biggest match of his 38-year …
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Russell snatches pole as Verstappen crashes at Austrian F1 Grand Prix
Jun 27 2026
George Russell produced a dramatic late and contentious fastest lap in his Mercedes on Saturday to claim pole position …
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Smith and supersub Foulkes strike for New Zealand in England finale
Jun 27 2026
Nathan Smith took four wickets and concussion substitute Zak Foulkes made a valuable double strike as an injury-hit New …
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Supersub Foulkes strike for New Zealand in England finale
Jun 27 2026
Concussion substitute Zak Foulkes took two key wickets as as an injury-hit New Zealand still dismissed England for 354 …
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Raducanu halts practice session to put Wimbledon bid in doubt
Jun 27 2026
Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon participation was plunged into doubt on Saturday as the former US Open champion halted a …
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Wolff says Russell will be at Mercedes next season
Jun 27 2026
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff on Saturday ended speculation linking his team to Max Verstappen, as a possible …
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Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon
Jun 27 2026
Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a …
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Stokes falls cheaply as England collapse in New Zealand decider
Jun 27 2026
Returning England captain Ben Stokes was unable to repeat his bowling heroics with the bat as the hosts suffered a …
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Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass
Jun 27 2026
Jannik Sinner insists he is ready to defend his Wimbledon title despite going into the tournament with a lack of action …
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in final practice
Jun 27 2026
George Russell bounced back to beat his Mercedes teammate and world championship leader Kimi Antonelli and clock the …
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Injured Australian pair Leckie, Italiano out of World Cup
Jun 27 2026
Injured Australian pair Mathew Leckie and Jacob Italiano were ruled out of the World Cup Friday ahead of their last-32 …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale, France roll on
Jun 27 2026
Cape Verde wrote another chapter in their fairytale debut World Cup campaign on Friday, battling into the knockout …
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Pino, Williams injuries mar Spain's World Cup progress
Jun 27 2026
Spain's progress to the last 32 of the World Cup came at a cost as Yeremy Pino's tournament appears over, while Nico …
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World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub
Jun 27 2026
Surrounded by dozens of dazzling screens and crowds of tourists, World Cup fans have turned New York's Times Square into …
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World Cup fans get taste of American life -- at the mall
Jun 27 2026
Waving flags and dancing to booming Latin music, the Ecuador football fans were living the World Cup fever. "Let's get …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting
Jun 27 2026
World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with …
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Bielsa accepts blame for World Cup exit, but says Uruguay deserved more
Jun 27 2026
Marcelo Bielsa said Uruguay deserved more from all three of their World Cup games, but accepted the critics that will …
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
Jun 27 2026
World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with …
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
Jun 27 2026
Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to …
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Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench
Jun 27 2026
Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group game against Jordan on Saturday on the bench with the reigning champions …
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Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele produced his best ever World Cup performance with a stunning first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win …
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Maple Leafs make teen McKenna top pick in NHL Draft
Jun 26 2026
Penn State University left wing Gavin McKenna was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the first pick in the NHL …
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Injured England defender James to miss Panama game at World Cup
Jun 26 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel said right-back Reece James would miss Saturday's final World Cup group game against Panama …
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
Jun 26 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's …
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I …
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead
Jun 26 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the …
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Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash
Jun 26 2026
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the …
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DR Congo must take risks to keep World Cup 'dream alive', says Desabre
Jun 26 2026
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side will try to "keep the dream alive" for their fans back home by …
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Jangoo, Chase keep West Indies in touch against Sri Lanka
Jun 26 2026
Resolute batting by Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase kept the West Indies within reach of Sri Lanka's first innings …
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Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days
Jun 26 2026
Oleksandr Usyk's boxing feats have boosted Ukrainian morale during the four years since Russia invaded but at 39, the …
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Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
Jun 26 2026
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye …
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Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup
Jun 26 2026
Ousmane Dembele scored one of the earliest hat-tricks in World Cup history on Friday as the Ballon d'Or winner starred …
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab early PGA Travelers lead
Jun 26 2026
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the …
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Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace
Jun 26 2026
Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has …
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Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Jun 26 2026
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not …
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Hundred hero Duckett punishes New Zealand after Stokes sparks England revival
Jun 26 2026
Ben Duckett scored his first century in over a year and Jacob Bethell banished his first-innings blues after returning …
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American businesswoman Michele Kang buys French club Lyon
Jun 26 2026
American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon, the Ligue 1 outfit's …
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South Korea coach bereft of answers with World Cup hopes on knife-edge
Jun 26 2026
South Korea's much-maligned coach Hong Myung-bo admits he is struggling to pinpoint where his side went wrong as their …
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Keys to face Maria in Eastbourne final
Jun 26 2026
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face German veteran Tatjana Maria in the Eastbourne final after the …
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Antonelli scores 'double top' for Mercedes as Russell warns of McLaren threat
Jun 26 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli swept to a perfect 'double top' for Mercedes in Friday's practice at the Austrian …
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Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull – in a fast car, says Mekies
Jun 26 2026
Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies …
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Australia eye 'something special' after reaching World Cup last 32
Jun 26 2026
Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do "something special" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for only …
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Osaka sinks Wang to reach first grass court final
Jun 26 2026
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is into the first grass court final of her career after blasting past China's …
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Teenager Antonelli dominates practice for Austrian GP
Jun 26 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli fought off the heat to top the times for Mercedes in both practice sessions on Friday …
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Japan say bring on Brazil at World Cup but wary of revenge mission
Jun 26 2026
Japan will give "everything we've got" and declared they have what it takes to beat Brazil in the last 32 of the World …
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Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont threat
Jun 26 2026
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine …
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Stokes strikes on England return before Duckett runs riot against New Zealand
Jun 26 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return to the side by reaching 250 Test wickets before Ben Duckett …
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Lyles enjoying freedom to focus on speed and stuff off the track
Jun 26 2026
With neither the Olympic Games nor the world championships on the summer schedule —- a first since 2020 —- US sprint …
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Stokes strikes on England return as New Zealand all out for 438
Jun 26 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him …
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Caudullo challenges Montpellier to be 'watertight' against Dupont
Jun 26 2026
Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo said on Friday his side have to be "watertight" to stop Toulouse superstar Antoine …
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Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP
Jun 26 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday’s opening …
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Wawrinka announces farewell fete with Federer and Murray
Jun 26 2026
Stan Wawrinka announced Friday he will throw a farewell party for fans on December 19 in Geneva with former tennis stars …
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Stokes strikes as New Zealand make England feel the heat
Jun 26 2026
England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him …
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Japan's progress paying off at World Cup, says Troussier
Jun 26 2026
Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be …
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Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
Jun 26 2026
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World …
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Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
Jun 26 2026
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend …
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Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
Jun 26 2026
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, …
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Russia pulls team from gymnastics World Cup event over flag row
Jun 26 2026
Russia will no longer take part in the rhythmic gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Romania, the team said Friday, after …
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US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last-gasp strike
Jun 26 2026
A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio …
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
Jun 26 2026
Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the …
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Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner
Jun 26 2026
Turkey beat a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that …
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Japan coach hopes World Cup success can inspire Asian rivals
Jun 26 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hopes his side's World Cup exploits will inspire other Asian countries after AFP footage …
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Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
Jun 26 2026
The Netherlands beat hapless Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F and avoid a last-32 clash with Brazil, …
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Court battle plays out over Wimbledon tennis expansion plan
Jun 26 2026
A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest …
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