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Wembanyama's Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive
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The San Antonio Spurs punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, leading wire to wire in a …
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Tigres edges Nashville in CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg
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Angel Correa's goal in the 33rd minute delivered Mexico's Tigres UANL a 1-0 victory over host Nashville of MLS in …
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What we learned from cycling's Spring Classics
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As attention turns to the build-up to the Giro d'Italia, the first of the year's Grand Tours, AFP looks back at a …
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days in semi-final showdown
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Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, two clubs rich in European history, are one step from a first continental final in …
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Remarkable, ramshackle Rayo chasing Conference League dream amid chaos
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After a quarter of a century away from European football, the prospect of modest Spanish side Rayo Vallecano making …
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Embiid-led 76ers beat Boston to avoid NBA playoff exit
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Joel Embiid scored 33 points and made eight assists to spark Philadelphia over the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday, …
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight in Tokyo
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Japan's Naoya Inoue will face the biggest challenge of his stellar career when he takes on fellow unbeaten countryman …
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Rockets without Durant for game five against Lakers
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The Houston Rockets will be without injured star Kevin Durant as they try to fend off elimination in the NBA playoffs …
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'Final mission': NZ name star trio for T20 World Cup defence
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Retiring New Zealand cricket greats Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu were named Wednesday in the White Ferns' …
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World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
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FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the …
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LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event
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LIV Golf postponed its planned June tournament in New Orleans on Tuesday, with officials saying they hope to reschedule …
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FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup
Apr 28 2026
FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year's World Cup, boosting cash …
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Luis Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg after PSG beat Bayern in classic
Apr 28 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted his team will likely need to score several more goals away to Bayern …
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's Madrid title defence
Apr 28 2026
Hailey Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence in Madrid on Tuesday and halted the world number one's 15-match …
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PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
Apr 28 2026
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic …
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Players face red cards in new anti-racism rule at World Cup
Apr 28 2026
World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new …
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'Exceptional' Arsenal out to dominate at Atletico: Arteta
Apr 28 2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta defended his "exceptional" side against criticism on Tuesday and backed them to prove their …
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Reynolds jokes 'defibrillator' needed to watch new 'Welcome to Wrexham' series
Apr 28 2026
US movie star Ryan Reynolds has jokingly suggested that viewers ought to have a defibrillator nearby while watching the …
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Rajasthan's Sooryavanshi hammers 43 as Punjab suffer first loss
Apr 28 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the leading run-getter in this IPL season with a cracking 43 on Tuesday …
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in gambling probe
Apr 28 2026
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday to gambling-related charges, marking the first …
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Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters
Apr 28 2026
Jannik Sinner suggested the Madrid Open organisers should reconsider their tournament scheduling to avoid late-night …
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Frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth
Apr 28 2026
French champion Dorian Godon took a surprise victory in the Tour de Romandie opening prologue on Tuesday as world …
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Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
Apr 28 2026
JP Morgan Chase became the first global bank to join the Olympic Partner Programme (TOP) on Tuesday in a major boost for …
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Emotional Stones announces Man City exit after golden decade
Apr 28 2026
John Stones said he had lived "all my dreams out" as he announced on Tuesday he would be leaving Manchester City at the …
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John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years
Apr 28 2026
John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 trophy-filled years at the Etihad, the Premier …
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Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke
Apr 28 2026
Atletico Madrid captain Koke admitted his nerves are jangling ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final clash …
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Iranian Vafaei capable of great things, says beaten rival Trump
Apr 28 2026
Iran's snooker trailblazer Hosein Vafaei would be capable of winning any trophy if he had more self-belief, said world …
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Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Apr 28 2026
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden …
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'Bring it on', says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League history
Apr 28 2026
Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead …
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LIV Golf postpones June event set for New Orleans: reports
Apr 28 2026
LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the …
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Man Utd beat Brentford to close on Champions League berth
Apr 28 2026
Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko …
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Rybakina crashes out of Madrid Open, Sabalenka reaches quarters
Apr 27 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina fell to a shock 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 defeat by Anastasia Potapova on Monday in the …
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Carrick hails Casemiro and Fernandes after vital Man Utd win
Apr 27 2026
Michael Carrick saluted Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's midfield stars inspired the 2-1 win over …
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Felix, 40, says she plans comeback for LA Olympics
Apr 27 2026
Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, says she is planning a comeback at …
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Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through
Apr 27 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the …
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Kompany hails Kane, 'ageing like fine wine' as Bayern face PSG in Champions League
Apr 27 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Monday hailed Harry Kane, saying the England captain was only getting better with …
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Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Gauff bows out
Apr 27 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the …
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Italian Calzona quits as Slovakia coach
Apr 27 2026
Italian coach Francesco Calzona has stepped down from his job as Slovakia boss after four years in charge, the Slovak …
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Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as Bengaluru romp to victory
Apr 27 2026
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi …
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Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match
Apr 27 2026
Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are finally set to lock horns later this year in a …
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Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup
Apr 27 2026
This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and …
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Modric suffers fractured cheekbone, will go under the knife: AC Milan
Apr 27 2026
Luka Modric fractured his cheekbone in a clash of heads during AC Milan's goalless draw with Juventus and will undergo …
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Sabalenka downs Osaka to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals
Apr 27 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the …
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'Nobody is better than us' says Luis Enrique as PSG prepare for Bayern
Apr 27 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Monday that no team in Europe could claim to be better than his right …
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Hridoy, Shamim pull off record home chase for Bangladesh against NZ
Apr 27 2026
Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain steered Bangladesh to their highest successful chase at home, overhauling New Zealand's …
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Thrilling Kvaratskhelia hoping to drive PSG to another Champions League final
Apr 27 2026
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cutting inside and dribbling towards the opposition goal is one of the most thrilling sights in …
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How remarkable Sawe made marathon history in London
Apr 27 2026
Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run under two hours for a marathon in race conditions thanks to extraordinary …
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British Open to be staged at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028
Apr 27 2026
The British Open will return to Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028, tournament organisers the R&A announced on Monday, …
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Mbappe doubt for Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury
Apr 27 2026
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the Clasico on May 10 after his club confirmed Monday he has sustained …
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Salah will get fitting Liverpool farewell despite injury, says Van Dijk
Apr 27 2026
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is certain Mohamed Salah will get the send-off his glittering career deserves, even if …
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African players in Europe: Injury may end Salah's Liverpool reign
Apr 27 2026
Egypt star Mohamed Salah may have played his last game for Liverpool after limping off during a 3-1 Premier League win …
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Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight
Apr 27 2026
Tottenham confirmed on Monday that "heartbroken" Xavi Simons had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament, forcing him out …
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Teenage wonder Sooryavanshi says criticism 'affects me a bit'
Apr 27 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says criticism fuelled his latest IPL heroics, in a rare insight into how the 15-year-old handles …
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Rockets thrash Lakers, Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return
Apr 27 2026
The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs as San Antonio's …
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Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Apr 27 2026
Having decisively ended his own silverware drought with back-to-back Bundesliga titles, Harry Kane's team-first approach …
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Pogacar vows to keep going until Seixas 'destroys' him
Apr 27 2026
Tadej Pogacar won a fourth Liege-Bastogne-Liege Monument race after fending off a spirited challenge from teenage French …
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'Heartbroken' Xavi Simons out of World Cup and Spurs relegation fight
Apr 27 2026
Xavi Simons is out of Tottenham's Premier League relegation fight and this summer's World Cup with a knee injury, the …
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Spurs win in Wembanyama return to take 3-1 lead over Trail Blazers
Apr 27 2026
Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox led the way as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland …
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Nelly Korda wins LPGA Chevron Championship
Apr 27 2026
Nelly Korda rolled to a five-stroke victory in the LPGA Chevron Championship on Sunday, capturing her third major title …
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Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking
Apr 27 2026
Enzo Fernandez fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final against Manchester City as the Argentine sealed a 1-0 win against …
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Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London
Apr 27 2026
Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon as Tigst Assefa …
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Fitzpatrick brothers capture PGA Tour's Zurich Classic pairs crown
Apr 26 2026
Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick surrendered a four-stroke lead but combined to birdie the final hole in a dramatic …
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Spurs win in Wembanyama return to take 3-1 lead on Trail Blazers
Apr 26 2026
The San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox leading the way, erased a 19-point deficit to beat the …
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Toulouse fall to first home defeat for a year
Apr 26 2026
Clermont stunned Toulouse 27–24 on Sunday to hand the Top 14 leaders their first home defeat in nearly a year.
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Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug
Apr 26 2026
Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first man in history to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row with …
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Marseille see Champions League chance slip further away
Apr 26 2026
Marseille saw the prospect of Champions League football slip further away as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice at the …
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Inter's Serie A title charge hits bump in road, Milan and Juve in stalemate
Apr 26 2026
Inter Milan's charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after they threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 …
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Raptors top Cavs to pull level in NBA playoff series
Apr 26 2026
Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram scored 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 …
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Rinku stars as Kolkata edge Lucknow in Super Over
Apr 26 2026
Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 83 and took five catches as Kolkata Knight Riders edged out Lucknow Super Giants in a Super …
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T'Wolves Edwards to miss several weeks - report
Apr 26 2026
Minnesota star Anthony Edwards will be miss several weeks with a left knee bone bruise suffered in the Timberwolves' win …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Apr 26 2026
Arsenal took advantage of Manchester City's FA Cup commitments to climb back to the top of the Premier League this …
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Inter pegged back by Torino as Serie A title charge hits bump in road
Apr 26 2026
Inter Milan's charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after throwing away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at …
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Arsenal punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi
Apr 26 2026
European champions Arsenal capitalised on two terrible defensive blunders by Lyon on Sunday to come from behind and win …
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Dortmund down Freiburg to seal Champions League spot
Apr 26 2026
Borussia Dortmund cruised to a 4-0 home win over Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday to lock in Champions League …
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McFarlane hails Chelsea 'character' after FA Cup semi-final win
Apr 26 2026
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane praised his players' "character" after they responded to Liam Rosenior's sacking …
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Vollering wins women's Lige-Bastogne-Liege for 3rd time
Apr 26 2026
European champion Demi Vollering won her third Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day classic after a solo breakaway 35km from the …
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Stuttgart stumble against Bremen in top-four race
Apr 26 2026
Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Werder Bremen on Sunday, denting their hopes of a return to the Champions …
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Pogacar cracks teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Apr 26 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage …
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History-maker Sawe shatters marathon glass ceiling
Apr 26 2026
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on Sunday shattered one of the most elusive barriers in athletics, becoming the first man to dip …
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Rabada's 3-25 helps Gujarat thrash Chennai in IPL
Apr 26 2026
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led a disciplined attack with figures of 3-25 to help Gujarat Titans hammer Chennai Super …
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Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Apr 26 2026
World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage …
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Alex Marquez wins Spanish MotoGP to end Bezzecchi streak
Apr 26 2026
Alex Marquez claimed a comfortable victory in the Spanish MotoGP on Sunday, ending overall leader Marco Bezzecchi's …
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Gauff overcomes stomach bug to beat Cirstea in Madrid
Apr 26 2026
Coco Gauff became the latest victim of the stomach virus that has been sweeping through the draw at the Madrid Open but …
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Assefa wins London Marathon in women's-only world record time
Apr 26 2026
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa defended her London Marathon crown on Sunday, breaking her own women's-only world record.
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Superstar galloper Ka Ying Rising storms to 20th straight win
Apr 26 2026
Hong Kong's superstar galloper Ka Ying Rising stretched his phenomenal winning streak to 20 with a dominant victory in a …
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Austria's Wiesberger wins first DP World Tour title in 1,792 days
Apr 26 2026
Austria's Bernd Wiesberger beat Adrian Otaegui by three shots to win the China Open on Sunday for his first DP World …
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Cummins hails teen wonder Sooryavanshi as 'my new favourite player'
Apr 26 2026
Australia's Pat Cummins says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is his "new favourite player" after the 15-year-old sensation became …
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Coach says 'glimmer of hope' for imperilled Moana Pasifika
Apr 26 2026
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said Sunday he doesn't know if there's a genuine buyer ready to rescue the financially …
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Al Ahli made to 'suffer' in winning Asian Champions League: coach
Apr 26 2026
Al Ahli had to "suffer" in becoming the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League …
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Timberwolves' Edwards, DiVincenzo injured in playoff win over Nuggets
Apr 26 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost All-Star Anthony Edwards and fellow starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to first-half …
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T'Wolves shake off key injuries to beat Nuggets for 3-1 series lead
Apr 26 2026
Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points off the bench on Saturday as the Timberwolves shook off two potentially …
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Japan's Machida had 'mental pressure' in Champions League final loss
Apr 26 2026
Machida Zelvia's former high-school coach said his team "faced a lot of mental pressure" after the Japanese upstarts …
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Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system
Apr 26 2026
Badminton chiefs say they have "strengthened the sport" for the future after the governing body voted to change the …
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Rampant Gilgeous-Alexander fuels Thunder, Magic and Knicks win
Apr 26 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points Saturday to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix …
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Hurricanes lament looming loss of four-try winger Fineanganofo
Apr 26 2026
Coach Clark Laidlaw concedes the "genuine x-factor" of Fehi Fineanganofo will be missed by the Wellington Hurricanes …
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Boston Red Sox fire coach Alex Cora
Apr 25 2026
The Boston Red Sox on Saturday fired their World Series-winning head coach Alex Cora following a disappointing start to …
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Rampant Gilgeous-Alexander fuels Thunder win, Magic hold off Pistons
Apr 25 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a ruthlessly efficient shooting display Saturday to propel Oklahoma City to …
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Korda's lead shrinks to five at LPGA Chevron
Apr 25 2026
Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record but saw her lead reduced to five strokes with a third-round 70 at the LPGA …
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Favored Renegade draws inside post for Kentucky Derby
Apr 25 2026
Oddsmakers favorite Renegade drew the dreaded inside post on Saturday for next weekend's 152nd Kentucky Derby, a …
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Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph, Atletico build confidence
Apr 25 2026
Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford's goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on …
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PSG shrug off Angers to edge closer to Ligue 1 title
Apr 25 2026
Paris Saint-Germain took another stride towards the Ligue 1 crown on Saturday, beating Angers 3–0 to open up a six-point …
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Atletico build confidence before Arsenal but Barrios hurt
Apr 25 2026
Alexander Sorloth struck twice as Atletico Madrid built confidence for their Champions League semi-final clash against …
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