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McCullum sorry for England Test defeats after Australia and India losses
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Brendon McCullum has apologised for the unsuccessful end of his reign as England's Test coach, saying "it's time for …
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'Outstanding' India thrash England in historic first women's Test at Lord's
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Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma shared the last four wickets as India completed a 270-run thrashing of England to win the …
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Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coach
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Slaven Bilic will return as head coach of Croatia, the national football federation announced Monday, replacing Zlatko …
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India thrash England in historic first women's Test at Lord's
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Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma shared the last four wickets as India completed a 270-run thrashing of England to win the …
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Only 'superstars' win Tour de France stages: French champ
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Cycling's Tour de France has become so hard that only "global superstars" are able to win even a single stage, French …
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Young fly-half Moyo to debut for Springboks against Wales
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Sharks fly-half Vusi Moyo will debut for South Africa against Wales in a Nations Championship third round match in …
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Zverev second in ATP rankings behind Sinner after Wimbledon
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Alexander Zverev moved second in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday behind Jannik Sinner who defeated the German …
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Mongolia's child jockeys ready to race in annual festival
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Six-year-old Hurts Gantumur raced across the Mongolian grasslands astride a galloping horse, training to become a child …
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Noskova moves into WTA Top 10 after Wimbledon triumph
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Czech Linda Noskova moved into the WTA Top 10 on Monday after winning her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon at the …
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NFL seeks to break into Africa with Kenya competition
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American Football's NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to …
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Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown
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Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will …
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Dodgers face Ohtani knee issues in MLB three-peat bid
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to sort out two-way star Shohei Ohtani's nagging knee trouble as their bid for a …
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Fisk outlasts Pendrith in playoff to win PGA Tour Louisville title
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Steven Fisk rolled in a short par putt at the third playoff hole to top Taylor Pendrith and capture his second US PGA …
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England's Ecclestone glad to get 'one-up' on brother with five-wicket Lord's haul
Jul 12 2026
Sophie Ecclestone said it felt good to have regained family bragging rights from her brother after a five-wicket haul in …
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Warriors forward Green details LeBron recruiting pitch
Jul 12 2026
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James on his podcast on Sunday, …
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'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
Jul 12 2026
Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they …
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Zverev vows to chase down Wimbledon champion Sinner in trophy charge
Jul 12 2026
Alexander Zverev insisted he can surpass Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as the preeminent force in tennis despite his …
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Five classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final
Jul 12 2026
France and Spain will meet in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown on Tuesday, with Les Bleus bidding to reach a …
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World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals
Jul 12 2026
A month after the expanded, 48-team tournament kicked off, the World Cup is down to the semi-final stage with France and …
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Sinner enjoying 'very rare' Wimbledon triumph
Jul 12 2026
Jannik Sinner said he still considers winning Grand Slam tournaments a "very, very rare" achievement, despite securing …
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Van der Poel stays calm in the heat to win Tour de France stage nine
Jul 12 2026
Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the …
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England open door to Flower return after McCullum axed as Test coach
Jul 12 2026
England have left the door ajar for Andy Flower to return as their Test coach after announcing Sunday that Brendon …
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McGregor says knee fine before first-kick injury, vows return
Jul 12 2026
Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts …
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South Korea's Tom Kim wins Scottish Open to end three-year title drought
Jul 12 2026
South Korea's Tom Kim ended a three-year wait for a professional golf title with a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open …
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Jannik Sinner: Quiet man of tennis basks in the limelight
Jul 12 2026
Jannik Sinner is the quiet man of tennis who has become a big noise, clinching a second consecutive Wimbledon title and …
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Hundred heroine Bhatia says its's 'unbelievable' to be on Lord's honours board
Jul 12 2026
Yastika Bhatia said it felt "unbelievable" to have gained a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards after becoming …
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Marlins draft Japanese slugger Sasaki, who now faces MLB decision
Jul 12 2026
The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Draft on …
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Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
Jul 12 2026
Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory …
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'It's amazing': Sinner revels in Wimbledon glory after Zverev battle
Jul 12 2026
Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner admitted Alexander Zverev pushed him to the brink in a full-blooded final as the …
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Ryu defeats Henderson in play-off to win back-to-back majors in Evian
Jul 12 2026
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran defeated Canadian Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first play-off hole to win her second …
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Argentina football great Rattin dies at 89
Jul 12 2026
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattin, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on …
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Bhatia first woman to score Lord's Test century as India run riot
Jul 12 2026
Yastika Bhatia rode her luck but also batted superbly to become the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's as …
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Argentina great Rattin dies at 89
Jul 12 2026
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on …
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Pogacar calls for cycling calendar overhaul due to heatwave
Jul 12 2026
Tour de France king Tadej Pogacar said on Sunday if he had his own way he would not race at all in the hottest summer …
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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race
Jul 12 2026
Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's …
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Bellingham drags England into World Cup semis but Tuchel demands more
Jul 12 2026
Jude Bellingham has dragged England into the World Cup semi-finals but criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel of his …
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Van der Poel wins shortened Tour de France ninth stage
Jul 12 2026
Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel won his third Tour de France stage on Sunday with victory in the ninth …
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McCullum sacked as England Test coach but retains white-ball role
Jul 12 2026
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball …
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Mladenovic and Guo win Wimbledon women's doubles title
Jul 12 2026
France's Kristina Mladenovic and China's Guo Hanyu won the Wimbledon women's doubles title on Sunday with a final …
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'Insane heat': Durbridge calls for earlier Tour de France starts
Jul 12 2026
Australian cyclist Luke Durbridge joined a growing chorus of riders urging Tour de France organisers to consider …
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McCullum stands down as England Test cricket coach
Jul 12 2026
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball …
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McCullum stand downs as England Test cricket coach
Jul 12 2026
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball …
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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP Grand Prix victory
Jul 12 2026
Marc Marquez won the Germany MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday as the Spaniard equalled Italian legend Giacomo Agostini's …
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India's Bhatia becomes first woman to score Lord's Test century
Jul 12 2026
Yastika Bhatia rode her luck before becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's as India continued to …
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India's Bhatia in sight of becoming first woman to score Lord's Test century
Jul 12 2026
Yastika Bhatia rode her luck to be just nine runs away from becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's …
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England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
Jul 12 2026
England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter …
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Senegal part ways with coach Thiaw after World Cup exit
Jul 12 2026
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been sacked in the wake of his side's last-32 elimination at the World Cup, the Senegalese …
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McGregor 'destroyed' in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
Jul 12 2026
Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on …
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Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
Jul 12 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted Wednesday's heavyweight World Cup semi-final against England was "just a …
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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
Jul 12 2026
England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and …
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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
Jul 12 2026
Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test …
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
Jul 12 2026
Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, …
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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
Jul 12 2026
Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on …
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'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
Jul 12 2026
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 …
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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
Jul 12 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World …
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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jul 12 2026
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their …
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Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
Jul 12 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England …
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'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
Jul 12 2026
Joyous -- and relieved -- England fans chanted and cheered in packed-out pubs across London as they celebrated their …
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Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
Jul 12 2026
Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he wants "to leave the house in good order" after he ends his tenure as Wallabies coach …
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Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
Jul 12 2026
Coach Dave Rennie gave New Zealand a "pass mark" after surging past Italy but says the All Blacks will need to be better …
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Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
Jul 12 2026
Coach Eddie Jones says Japan are on the right trajectory, with the way they played against Italy and Ireland in their …
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
Jul 12 2026
Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's …
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Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
Jul 12 2026
Andy Farrell admits Ireland lacked cohesion at times against Japan, but said the way his new-look side "kept on …
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NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
Jul 11 2026
An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle …
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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
Jul 11 2026
Linda Noskova revealed a glimpse of the Wimbledon trophy during a bathroom break inspired her fightback to beat Karolina …
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Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
Jul 11 2026
Argentina snuffed out the brief Welsh rugby revival on Saturday with a 35-21 win in San Juan to conclude the second …
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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
Jul 11 2026
Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant says he's looking forward to a chance to start over with the Portland Trail Blazers …
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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Jul 11 2026
John Stones and Noni Madueke came into the England side for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway as Ezri …
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
Jul 11 2026
England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in …
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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
Jul 11 2026
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus called Scotland "a great side" after the world champions triumphed 42-28 in a …
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
Jul 11 2026
Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) …
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Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
Jul 11 2026
Heather Knight, England's 2017 World Cup-winning captain and the most capped women's player in England history, …
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England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
Jul 11 2026
England coach Steve Borthwick refused to say if he would start Henry Pollock after the Northampton flanker produced …
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Piercing, matcha rituals lead Noskova in Kvitova's footsteps
Jul 11 2026
An all-round athlete invoking lucky charms including a nose piercing, Linda Noskova showed remarkable grit to follow in …
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
Jul 11 2026
Jos Buttler's first international century in three years powered England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India at …
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Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
Jul 11 2026
Kranti Gaud took five wickets before Smriti Mandhana once more piled on the runs against England as India continued to …
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
Jul 11 2026
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting …
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
Jul 11 2026
Jesse Kriel scored a 78th-minute try to seal a 42-28 victory for South Africa over Scotland in a thrilling Nations …
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Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
Jul 11 2026
Tour de France organisers for the first time in the race's history have decided to shorten a stage due to intense heat, …
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
Jul 11 2026
Tearful Linda Noskova admitted her astonishing Wimbledon final victory over close friend Karolina Muchova was an …
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Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
Jul 11 2026
Liam Slock blew his chances of a Tour de France stage victory after 175km in a breakaway when he took off on his own, …
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Ryu loses count as she blasts 60 for Evian lead
Jul 11 2026
Ryu Hae-ran put herself in position to win a second women's major this season as she blazed a spectacular third-round 60 …
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Merlier doubles up in Tour de France sprint stages
Jul 11 2026
Belgian Tim Merlier dominated a bunch sprint finish for the second day running to claim victory in the eighth stage of …
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Pollock a hat-trick hero as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
Jul 11 2026
Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick of tries as England ended their five-match losing streak with a 73-8 Nations …
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Sunday's Tour de France ninth stage shortened due to 'intense heatwave'
Jul 11 2026
Tour de France organisers announced on Saturday that the next day's ninth stage would be shortened by 30km due to the …
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25
Jul 11 2026
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of …
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Pollock scores a hat-trick as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
Jul 11 2026
Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick of tries as England ended their five-match losing streak with a 73-8 Nations …
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Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint
Jul 11 2026
Belgian Tim Merlier dominated a bunch sprint finish for the second day running to claim victory in the eighth stage of …
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Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev
Jul 11 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner takes a 13-match Wimbledon winning streak into Sunday's final at the All England Club …
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Former nearly-man Zverev on cusp of French Open-Wimbledon double
Jul 11 2026
After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam title and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev is one …
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Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
Jul 11 2026
Kranti Gaud became the first woman to claim a place on the Lord's honours boards for her performance in a Test with a …
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Marc Marquez still 'King of the Ring' after winning Sprint at German MotoGP
Jul 11 2026
Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez demonstrated his continued mastery of the Sachsenring with victory in Saturday's …
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Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach
Jul 11 2026
The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him …
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Patten, Heliovaara crowned Wimbledon men's doubles champions
Jul 11 2026
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara won the Wimbledon men's doubles title with a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Marcelo …
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England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
Jul 11 2026
England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling …
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'Relieved' Farrell credits pluck of the Irish after Japan examination
Jul 11 2026
Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted Saturday the 36-20 scoreline against Japan flattered his much-changed team and he …
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Ireland 'flattered' as they beat Japan to stretch win streak
Jul 11 2026
A new-look Ireland ground out a 36-20 victory over an energetic Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch …
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India strike early before England lose Jones in women's Test at Lord's
Jul 11 2026
India struck three early blows before capturing the prize wicket of Amy Jones in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on …
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Ireland tame Japan 36-20 to stretch win streak to six
Jul 11 2026
A new-look Ireland ground out a 36-20 victory over an energetic Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch …
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Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP, Bezzecchi breaks collarbone
Jul 11 2026
Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in …
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Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
Jul 11 2026
Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in …
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France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship
Jul 11 2026
France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash …
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