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NBA strips five first-round draft picks from Clippers for Leonard salary cap violations
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The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday …
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Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener
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A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second …
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Fury hits out at 'coward' Joshua as 'Battle of Britain' talks go on
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Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua "a coward" as the wait for confirmation of a 'Battle of Britain' showdown between …
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Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
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Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in a case …
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Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans
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Brandon Nakashima, one of the hottest players in men's tennis this summer, couldn't find his best game Wednesday, losing …
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Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'
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Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window …
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Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round
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World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on …
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Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash
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Olympic and world long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is a doubt for next week's inaugural World Athletics Ultimate …
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Man City, Chelsea fuel record-breaking Premier League transfer window
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Manchester City launched a new era by setting a Premier League transfer window record, while Chelsea made Morgan Rogers …
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Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round
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World number three Jessica Pegula raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, dominating on serve in a 6-3, …
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Northampton seek 'happy medium' in bid to keep England star Pollock
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Northampton are attempting to find a "happy medium" in order to keep Henry Pollock at the Prem champions after his agent …
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Lawson fills in again for injured Hadjar at Monza
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French driver Isack Hadjar, who missed the last Grand Prix in the Netherlands because of an injured wrist, will again be …
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Brennan claims third Vuelta victory in stage 11 sprint
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Matthew Brennan claimed his third win at this year's Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday by triumphing in a sprint to take …
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England omit Carse from squad for third Test against Pakistan
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Brydon Carse remained in Test exile after he was omitted from England's squad announced Wednesday for next week's series …
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Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
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Enzo Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when Manchester City made contact in his first interview since …
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Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
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Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash …
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Premier League clubs splash cash to smash transfer record
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Premier League clubs smashed their spending record for a single transfer window for the second straight season as …
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Folarin Balogun's move to Everton collapses
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United States striker Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the …
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'Humiliated' Aubameyang quits Gabon national team
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Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt …
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Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era
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Argentina face a testing transition period as they attempt to move on from Lionel Messi's international retirement, with …
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World record prize winner Romantic Warrior retires from horse racing
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Romantic Warrior, the Hong Kong star racehorse who won a world record HK$288.74 million (US$29 million) in prize money, …
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Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games, says Japan chief
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Cricketers at this month's Asian Games in Japan will have better accommodation than athletes from many other sports, the …
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Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through at US Open
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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev survived a scare, overcoming Lorenzo Sonego in a wild-five setter at the US Open on Tuesday …
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Zverev out-lasts Sonego in wild five-setter to advance at US Open
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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev scraped into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, beating 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs spend record £3.46bn
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Premier League clubs shattered their transfer record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) spent in one window as Manchester …
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Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win
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Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her …
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Jubilant Monfils celebrates birthday with US Open win
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France's Gael Monfils turned back the clock Tuesday, making the most of a US Open wild card and an adoring New York …
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O'Connor eyes Wallabies World Cup swansong after Force return
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Veteran fly-half James O'Connor said on Wednesday he was returning to Super Rugby's Western Force, with the 36-year-old …
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Rybakina, Gauff advance as Zverev launches US Open campaign
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World number two Elena Rybakina and former champion Coco Gauff breezed into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday …
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Tiger Woods set to change not guilty plea in DUI case: court documents
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Tiger Woods, who pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence after crashing his car in Florida in March, is …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
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Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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New pro Koivun among US Presidents Cup picks
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US Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker opted for raw talent over experience by naming 21-year-old rookie Jackson …
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Second-ranked Rybakina eases into US Open 2nd round
Sep 01 2026
Elena Rybakina said it was so far, so good with her left heel injury after she eased into the second round of the US …
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From Hollywood to big time tennis: teen makes US Open debut
Sep 01 2026
Thea Frodin is just 17 but she has already appeared in one of Hollywood's most iconic tennis movies.
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Man City secure Premier League record deal to sign Fernandez
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on Tuesday in a reported £125 million deal ($167 million) that …
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Alcaraz aims to step it up in round two of US Open title defense
Sep 01 2026
With his first match in more than four months behind him, defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz will look to step up …
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Kaepernick says NFL 'blackballing me' decade after protest
Sep 01 2026
Ten years after he first took a knee to protest US police brutality, Colin Kaepernick said he is still being blackballed …
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Atletico loan David from Juve, send Lemar to Elche
Sep 01 2026
Atletico Madrid sealed the signing of striker Jonathan David on loan from Juventus on Tuesday.
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Mudryk joins Spurs on loan from Chelsea after doping ban ends
Sep 01 2026
Ukrainian forward Mykhailo Mudryk, whose doping suspension recently ended, has been loaned by Chelsea to Tottenham …
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Chelsea 'keeper Sanchez makes deadline-day move to Como
Sep 01 2026
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has joined Como on a one-year loan deal, the Serie A outfit announced Tuesday.
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Man City sign Ndiaye, line up Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Sep 01 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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Kroenke to buy baseball's Los Angeles Angels: statement
Sep 01 2026
US billionaire Stan Kroenke on Tuesday agreed terms to buy the Los Angeles Angels baseball team, adding to his sports …
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Cobolli claws out five-set victory at rain-hit US Open
Sep 01 2026
Fifth-seeded Flavio Cobolli rallied from two sets down to beat Francisco Comesana at the US Open on Tuesday, where …
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Ndiaye seizes 'chance of a lifetime' in Man City move
Sep 01 2026
Iliman Ndiaye said joining Manchester City was the "chance of a lifetime" after securing a deadline day move from …
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Man City set to sign Fernandez for record fee, Ndiaye on deadline day
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City are closing in on a £125 million deal ($167 million) for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez that would equal the …
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Juventus sign Woltemade, Sarr on loan from Premier League
Sep 01 2026
Juventus have secured the loan services of Nick Woltemade and Pape Matar Sarr from Premier League outfits Newcastle and …
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Rain delays start of play on US Open
Sep 01 2026
Rain delayed the start play on the outside courts on Tuesday at the US Open, where top-seeded Alexander Zverev and …
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Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez: reports
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a blockbuster £125 million deal ($167 million) …
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Tronchon sprints to Vuelta stage 10 win, Mas keeps red jersey
Sep 01 2026
French rider Bastien Tronchon claimed Vuelta a Espana stage 10 victory as he edged a thrilling bunch sprint on Tuesday.
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Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal sell Jesus on deadline day
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City are in talks over a blockbuster move for Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal sold Gabriel Jesus …
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Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement
Sep 01 2026
Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for …
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Newcastle sign Lille forward Fernandez-Pardo
Sep 01 2026
Newcastle signed Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million) …
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Chelsea agree to sign Atalanta's Ahanor, with Palace loan for this season
Sep 01 2026
Chelsea signed Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million) on Tuesday, but the …
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France winger Diaby returns to Leverkusen until 2031
Sep 01 2026
Former Aston Villa and France winger Moussa Diaby has rejoined Bayer Leverkusen from Saudi side Al-Ittihad on a deal …
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Chelsea sign Atalanta's Ahanor and loan him to Palace
Sep 01 2026
Chelsea signed Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million) on Tuesday, but the …
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Barcelona confirm Jesus arrival from Arsenal
Sep 01 2026
Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on Tuesday on a deal until 2029, after they were unable to …
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Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian …
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Villa sign Senegal winger Mbaye from PSG
Sep 01 2026
Aston Villa signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £47 million ($63 …
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Former England captain Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers
Sep 01 2026
Former England captain Ben Stokes has signed for Adelaide Strikers in Australia's Big Bash League.
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Pakistan selector and ex-captain Misbah resigns after coach sacked
Sep 01 2026
Pakistan cricket selector and ex-captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned following the shock sacking of red-ball head coach …
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Messi legacy will 'live forever', says Beckham
Sep 01 2026
David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from …
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Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through
Sep 01 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a …
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Osaka channels NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round
Sep 01 2026
Naomi Osaka channelled NBA fashion trailblazer Allen Iverson on Monday as she battled into the second round of the US …
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South Korea hire former Spain boss Moreno as interim coach
Sep 01 2026
South Korea's underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, …
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Tsitsipas says Kyrgios's positive cocaine test 'kind of expected'
Sep 01 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Monday that he was not surprised that his old rival Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine …
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It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football
Sep 01 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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Australia axe Labuschagne for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODI series
Sep 01 2026
Marnus Labuschagne was axed Tuesday from Australia's one-day squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa, but rising stars …
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Top-seeded Zverev opens US Open campaign
Aug 31 2026
Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year, and now the US Open top seed is eager …
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Kushner blames soccer power struggle for World Cup plan collapse
Aug 31 2026
Investor Joshua Kushner on Monday blamed power struggles within global football for the outrage over FIFA's plan to sell …
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Buoyant Alcaraz shakes off nerves to advance at US Open
Aug 31 2026
Carlos Alcaraz made a flying start to his US Open title defense on Monday, overcoming nerves after a lengthy layoff due …
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Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout Rayo
Aug 31 2026
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday …
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Tributes to 'eternal' Messi on Argentina retirement
Aug 31 2026
The football world on Monday paid homage to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after his decision to retire from the …
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Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka kills off Villa
Aug 31 2026
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to kill off their Premier League rivals will be key to their title defence after …
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Everton agree to sign Monaco's Balogun: reports
Aug 31 2026
Everton have agreed to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco in a deal worth £40 million ($54 million), …
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Saka strikes as flawless Arsenal punish troubled Villa
Aug 31 2026
Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions' 1-0 win against …
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Milei calls for F1 to return to Argentina
Aug 31 2026
Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday appealed to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for Formula One to …
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Alcaraz wins US Open first-round match after injury layoff
Aug 31 2026
Carlos Alcaraz opened his US Open title defense in solid fashion Monday, defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight …
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Cycling superstar Pogacar has surgery after Vuelta crash
Aug 31 2026
Tadej Pogacar had an operation on his fractured collarbone on Monday as he begins his recovery from the heavy fall that …
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Man City agree deal for Everton's Ndiaye
Aug 31 2026
Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth £65 million ($88 million), …
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Sabalenka kickstarts US Open three-peat bid as Fils crashes out
Aug 31 2026
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a rare US Open three-peat got off to a winning start Monday as she dispatched Camila Osorio, …
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Fils upset by resurgent Tsitsipas at US Open
Aug 31 2026
Rising French star Arthur Fils tumbled out of the US Open Monday, losing his opening match to Greece's Stefanos …
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Happy to be back in NY, Sabalenka advances
Aug 31 2026
Aryna Sabalenka opened her US Open title defense with a win Monday, turning back Colombian Camila Osorio in fairly …
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Pakistan ditch coaches, send seven players home after England defeats
Aug 31 2026
Pakistan have replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and pace-bowling chief Umar Gul, and sent seven players home, in a …
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Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career
Aug 31 2026
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina's defeat in the …
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Pakistan sack coach, send seven players home after England defeats
Aug 31 2026
Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to …
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It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Aug 31 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league
Aug 31 2026
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi …
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Djokovic's Grand Slam future uncertain after brutal US Open defeat
Aug 31 2026
A record-setting 25th Grand Slam title looks even further from Novak Djokovic's grasp after the Serb great's brutal …
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French Top 14 boss offers 'no guarantees' for first Club World Cup
Aug 31 2026
French Top 14 president Yann Roubert said on Monday rugby union's inaugural Club World Cup is not guaranteed unless …
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Munoz reunites with Glasner after joining Forest from Palace
Aug 31 2026
Colombia right-back Daniel Munoz will be reunited with manager Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest after completing a …
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Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for £124 million
Aug 31 2026
France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League …
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Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
Aug 31 2026
France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League …
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Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal
Aug 31 2026
Brazilian winger Allan has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal from Palmeiras for a reported fee of £34 million …
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Root says new balls behind batsmen's struggles in England
Aug 31 2026
Joe Root believes a new batch of Dukes balls are the reason why there have been few big scores in Test cricket in …
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Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test
Aug 31 2026
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four predictable changes to the team that started a victory over New …
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South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult
Aug 31 2026
South Korea's women's football federation announced an investigation Monday over allegations a female referee insulted …
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African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory
Aug 31 2026
Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa scored with a clever over-the-shoulder flick to seal a 2-0 Premier …
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Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open
Aug 31 2026
Venus Williams tumbled out of the US Open first round early Monday, the veteran US tennis icon losing in straight sets …
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Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
Aug 31 2026
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to …
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Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years
Aug 31 2026
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to …
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Injuries cloud tennis as US Open gets under way
Aug 31 2026
After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their …
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Itauma says 'I'll be back' after bruising heavyweight title loss
Aug 31 2026
Moses Itauma vowed "I'll be back" after the Briton fell short in his bid to become the second-youngest heavyweight world …
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