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Root's 99 not out sees England to ODI series-levelling win over India
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Joe Root's typically composed 99 not out steered jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day …
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Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
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A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction …
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Suber the shock leader of British Open as McIlroy faces cut battle
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Unheralded American Jackson Suber leads after the first round of the British Open at five under par, with world number …
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Morocco back coach Ouahbi after World Cup exit
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World Cup quarter-finalists Morocco gave coach Mohamed Ouahbi a vote of confidence on Thursday to continue with his deal …
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France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
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France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup on Saturday when they face each other in the dreaded …
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'King' James keeps NBA guessing on next team
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NBA superstar LeBron James offered no clues to where he'll play his record-extending 24th season as he appeared live at …
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Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
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Thomas Tuchel is already looking forward to a home Euros in 2028 after England's bitter World Cup exit. But will he have …
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Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in title bid at Spa
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Lewis Hamilton on Thursday urged his Ferrari team to intensify their efforts for improvement as he bids to mount a title …
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UK minister urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
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A British minister Thursday called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las …
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Verstappen takes old rear wing in place of 'super-dangerous' upgrade
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Max Verstappen will race with a conventional rear wing at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull reacted to his …
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Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins
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Belgian sprint star Tim Merlier trebled up at the Tour de France on Thursday as he won the 12th stage in a chaotic and …
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Merlier looking to 'survive' Tour de France until Paris
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Tour de France sprint king Tim Merlier said he would now just look to "survive" at the Grand Boucle after claiming a …
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Scheffler makes steady start, DeChambeau one off the lead at British Open
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Scottie Scheffler made a steady start to his defence of the British Open with a two under par 68 as a bogey at the last …
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Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final
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Master will take on apprentice when Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lines up against his former student, Argentina's …
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Archer stars as England dismiss India for 233 in 2nd ODI
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Jofra Archer led a much-improved England bowling display as India were dismissed for 233 in the second one-day …
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Rosenior ready for Paris FC challenge after 'learning lessons' at Chelsea
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Former Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said Thursday he hoped his short stint in charge at Stamford Bridge would help him …
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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final as England fall short
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Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after Lionel Messi orchestrated a spectacular comeback …
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No start for Pollock as England name unchanged side for Argentina clash
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Henry Pollock was once more left among the replacements as England coach Steve Borthwick named an unchanged starting …
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Scheffler makes fast start to defence of British Open
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Scottie Scheffler made a strong start to his defence of the British Open to sit just one off the clubhouse lead of four …
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Hearts and Scotland keeper Gordon retires
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Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement at the age of 43 on Thursday.
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'Lost his Tuch?' -- England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
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Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too "passive" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against …
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Depleted Italy make nine changes for Australia Test
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Italy made nine changes Thursday to its starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Australia in Perth at the …
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Schmidt says struggling Australia 'not far off' as he makes changes for Italy clash
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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt insisted Thursday his struggling team were "not far off" as he rolled the dice with three …
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Italy coach Quesada banned for two Tests after TV rant
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Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada was slapped with a two-match ban by World Rugby on Thursday for criticising the referee …
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IOC chief Coventry can learn from Infantino on handling Trump: ex-IOC executives
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close relationship with Donald Trump has ensured a successful World Cup and all eyes …
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France overhaul front row to face Japan in Nations Championship
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France coach Fabien Galthie said Thursday that he was "not completely satisfied" with his team's scrum as he named a …
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No room in All Blacks for Beauden Barrett against Ireland
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Decorated fly-half Beauden Barrett was once again omitted as New Zealand announced four starting changes on Thursday for …
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McReight benched as Australia make three changes for Italy showdown
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Joe Schmidt kept faith with rookie flyhalf Declan Meredith Thursday but benched star flanker Fraser McReight for the …
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Fiji scrum-half Kuruvoli slapped with four-match ban for red card
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Fiji scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli was on Thursday suspended for four weeks after receiving a red card in the 73-8 defeat …
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Japan give Haangana debut for France 'forward battle' in steamy Tokyo
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Japan coach Eddie Jones said Thursday that he was expecting a fierce forward battle against France in a hot and humid …
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Ireland coach Farrell relishes another crack at Eden Park record
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Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Thursday his side were "fortunate" to have "another shot" at what he called one of …
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Japan to give flanker Haangana his debut against France
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Japan on Thursday named flanker Esei Haangana to make his debut against France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo, …
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Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final
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Lionel Messi has already won the World Cup, but the Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on …
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Familiar tale of woe as England exit World Cup
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Thomas Tuchel was appointed in a blaze of publicity, stating his aim was to add a second star to the England shirt with …
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Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
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Argentina's World Cup semi-final match-winner Lautaro Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal which took his …
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'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over in Argentina
Jul 15 2026
When Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina's winning goal in the 92nd minute, Buenos Aires erupted into ecstasy as a famous …
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Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England
Jul 15 2026
Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the …
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Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday …
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Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies
Jul 15 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late …
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Kane 'gutted' after England crash out of World Cup
Jul 15 2026
Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions …
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Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final
Jul 15 2026
Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after they beat …
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Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback …
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
Jul 15 2026
Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the …
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Argentina protects landmark Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts
Jul 15 2026
Buenos Aires police on Wednesday erected barricades around the city's beloved Obelisk monument in anticipation of …
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Tour stage winner Waerenskjold inspired by Manx Missile Cavendish
Jul 15 2026
Tour de France stage 11 winner Soren Waerenskjold said on Wednesday he had learnt to sprint by watching British great …
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Ahead of World Cup semi-final, Argentine VP calls English 'pirates'
Jul 15 2026
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English "usurping pirates" ahead of Wednesday's World Cup …
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Court rules England World Cup winner died from brain injury linked to heading
Jul 15 2026
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a …
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Castres' ex-All Black Papali'i ruled out for six months
Jul 15 2026
French Top 14 club Castres said on Wednesday their former New Zealand back-rower Dalton Papali'i has been sidelined for …
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British Open chiefs have no plan to change schedule if England reach World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
British Open golf chiefs have no plans to alter Sunday's final round schedule at Royal Birkdale should England reach the …
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Women's rights charity ends Stade Francais deal after McLean arrival
Jul 15 2026
Women's rights charity Her Game Too France announced on Wednesday it had ended its partnership with Top 14 club Stade …
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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'
Jul 15 2026
Rory McIlroy said the recent UK heatwave that has transformed conditions ahead of this week's British Open is a …
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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
Jul 15 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day …
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
Jul 15 2026
As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, …
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
Jul 15 2026
Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of structural, political and cultural problems in German society, …
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
Jul 15 2026
Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La …
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
Jul 15 2026
Stuart Broad believes England must add an extra fast bowler to their attack if they are to be competitive at next year's …
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
Jul 15 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait …
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
Jul 15 2026
Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for …
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
Jul 15 2026
Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the …
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Jul 15 2026
Two badminton veterans enjoyed 16 minutes of fame at the Japan Open on Wednesday when they appeared in the main draw of …
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
Jul 15 2026
Australian Rules football chiefs removed Indigenous ex-player Nicky Winmar from the game's hall of fame on Wednesday …
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
Jul 15 2026
Australian Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she had been told to "stop swimming immediately" last …
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France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final
Jul 15 2026
France arrived in the World Cup semi-finals hailed as the most scintillating attacking force to grace the tournament …
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Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
Jul 15 2026
Thomas Tuchel said he did not feel burdened by the weight of history as he bids to lead England to a first World Cup …
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Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jul 15 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances on the way to another …
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Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final
Jul 15 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against …
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Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
Jul 14 2026
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the …
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'Immense disappointment': Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream
Jul 14 2026
Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his …
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Key battles as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jul 14 2026
England are eyeing a first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years as they take on Lionel Messi's reigning champions …
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Viva! Delirium in Madrid as Spain reach World Cup final
Jul 14 2026
Roars of joy and honking car horns reverberated through Madrid on Tuesday as Spaniards celebrated their team overcoming …
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Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final
Jul 14 2026
Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece …
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Deschamps says France 'devastated' by defeat, questions referee
Jul 14 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps said his players were left "devastated" by their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on …
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NFL Texans co-founder McNair dead at 89
Jul 14 2026
Janice McNair, who co-founded the NFL's Houston Texans in 2002, died on Tuesday at age 89, the team announced.
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Brook upbeat about England ODI form amid Test captaincy uncertainty
Jul 14 2026
Harry Brook was adamant England's white-ball cricket was "heading in the right direction" after another chastening …
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Gill enjoys more Edgbaston success as India beat England in 1st ODI
Jul 14 2026
India captain Shubman Gill continued his Edgbaston love-affair as his side beat England by six wickets in the first …
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Hurdles record holder Tharp claims first win as professional in Budapest
Jul 14 2026
New world record holder Ja’Kobe Tharp impressed on Tuesday by blazing to a 12.85sec clocking in the 110m hurdles at the …
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McIlroy and Scheffler unconcerned by their place in golf history
Jul 14 2026
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the world's leading two golfers, both brushed aside questions about their places in …
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England v Argentina: World Cup battles
Jul 14 2026
England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, renewing a bitter rivalry in the tournament that …
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Argentina v England in the World Cup: much more than just a game
Jul 14 2026
From the war they fought over the Falklands to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, Wednesday's semi-final …
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Man Utd sign Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans
Jul 14 2026
Manchester United on Tuesday announced the signing of Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a reported …
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Pogacar inspired by Djokovic after Tour de France jeers
Jul 14 2026
Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he …
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Balogun admits red card furore affected US World Cup team
Jul 14 2026
Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump …
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France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final
Jul 14 2026
France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday …
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Pogacar inspired by Djokovic amid Tour de France jeers
Jul 14 2026
Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he …
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 10th stage on Bastille Day
Jul 14 2026
Tadej Pogacar shrugged off the boo-boys and powered to victory on France's national holiday with another dominant …
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Pogacar inspsired by Djokovic amid Tour de France jeers
Jul 14 2026
Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday that he took inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic when he …
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Croatia ex-international Simic held in graft case
Jul 14 2026
Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was arrested Tuesday in an anti-corruption operation linked to a …
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England won't be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry: Kane
Jul 14 2026
Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup …
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Swiss World Cup squad return home to heroes' welcome
Jul 14 2026
Cheering fans gave Switzerland's World Cup football squad a heroes' welcome as they returned home on Tuesday after …
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Arsenal agree Trossard fee for Beskitas switch
Jul 14 2026
Belgium international Leandro Trossard is set to move to Turkish club Beskitas from Arsenal, the Premier League …
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Brighton sign Croatia defender Veskovic for record fee
Jul 14 2026
Brighton have signed Crotia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported club record fee of £46 million …
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India spark collapse before Root leads England to 258 in 1st ODI
Jul 14 2026
Joe Root made India pay for giving him an early reprieve with a run-a-ball 76 not out as England fought back from a …
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Rose says there's still time to realise British Open dream
Jul 14 2026
Justin Rose is confident time is still on his side as he bids to win a first British Open title, with this year's …
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Croatia ex-international Simic held in graft case: report
Jul 14 2026
Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was arrested Tuesday in an anti-corruption operation linked to a …
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Glasner warns 'no button to press' for Forest success
Jul 14 2026
Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for Nottingham Forest to make a sound start to the new Premier …
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France and Spain clash in World Cup semi-final
Jul 14 2026
France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive World Cup final on Tuesday …
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Knight wants England women to play more red-ball cricket after India loss
Jul 14 2026
England great Heather Knight bowed out of international cricket calling for more domestic red-ball games following her …
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Bumrah returns for India as England bat in 1st ODI
Jul 14 2026
Jasprit Bumrah was thrust straight back into the action after returning to the India side for the first one-day …
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France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup
Jul 14 2026
France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of …
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Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line
Jul 14 2026
Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has …
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Italy's Cannone gets four-match ban for red card against All Blacks
Jul 14 2026
Italy lock forward Niccolo Cannone was on Tuesday banned for four matches after receiving a red card against New Zealand …
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England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jul 14 2026
England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six …
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