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Rodman inks record-setting contract with NWSL'S Spirit
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United States forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year deal with the NWSL's Washington Spirit that will …
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Dodgers' latest splurge reignites baseball salary cap debate
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' $240 million signing of Kyle Tucker has reignited calls for Major League Baseball to introduce …
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'Basic tennis etiquette' - Navratilova, Davenport condemn Osaka
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Tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport took Naomi Osaka to task on Friday, saying she had failed to …
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Fuming Kyrgios 'does not know' what comes after Australian Open
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A drained, hobbling and "pissed off" Nick Kyrgios said he did not know where his career was going next after the former …
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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten
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Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while …
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Arsenal face Man Utd test as City search for spark
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Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they …
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Scheffler tied for second behind Lee, Coody in La Quinta
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World number one Scottie Scheffler made a bright start to 2026, firing a nine-under par 63 on Thursday to join a big …
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Patriots vie for Super Bowl return against Broncos
Jan 22 2026
New England quarterback Drake Maye and a whole new crop of Patriots take on the Denver Broncos Sunday aiming to return …
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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Celtic draw in Italy
Jan 22 2026
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while …
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Galthie confirms Dupont as France captain for Six Nations
Jan 22 2026
France coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday in an interview with sports daily L'Equipe that star scrum-half …
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Track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announces pregnancy
Jan 22 2026
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400 metres hurdles champion and the second fastest woman ever in the …
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Springboks to meet All Blacks in USA for first time
Jan 22 2026
World champions South Africa will face their greatest rivals New Zealand in the United States for the first time when …
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Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of season
Jan 22 2026
Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract, the Premier League …
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Sri Lanka seal 19-run win over England in opening ODI
Jan 22 2026
Sri Lanka's spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day …
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Frank says troubled Spurs 'going in right direction'
Jan 22 2026
Thomas Frank said Thursday that Tottenham are united with a "lot of things going in the right direction" as he tries to …
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Injuries force two changes in South Africa T20 World Cup squad
Jan 22 2026
Injuries have forced two changes in South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
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Ex-marathon record holder Kosgei trades Kenya for Turkey at Olympics
Jan 22 2026
Kenya's ex-marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei told AFP on Thursday that she and four other Kenyans will compete for …
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Real Madrid stadium owners to face trial over concert noise
Jan 22 2026
A neighbourhood association is taking the owners of Real Madrid's football stadium to court over noise pollution from …
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Molinari leads Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy struggles
Jan 22 2026
Francesco Molinari powered into a two-shot lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, as …
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Ligue 1 leaders Lens still waiting for PSG title charge
Jan 22 2026
Lens coach Pierre Sage says he is waiting for champions Paris Saint-Germain to turn on the after-burners as the surprise …
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Mendis' unbeaten 93 anchors Sri Lanka to 271-6 against England
Jan 22 2026
Kusal Mendis played the anchor role with a surgeon's touch as Sri Lanka posted a competitive 271 for six after opting to …
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Reeling Napoli face Juve after 'unacceptable' Champions League showing
Jan 22 2026
Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie …
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Djokovic, Sinner plough on in Melbourne, Wawrinka makes history
Jan 22 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner barrelled ominously into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as 40-year-old …
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Osaka 'confused' as testy exchange sours Australian Open win
Jan 22 2026
Naomi Osaka was "confused" but apologetic after a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end of her Australian Open …
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Mercedes unveil 2026 F1 car for new 2026 rules
Jan 22 2026
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday that Formula One would undergo "significant change" in 2026 as the team …
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Kitzbuehel's Hahnenkamm, the terrifying Super Bowl of skiing
Jan 22 2026
French racer Ken Caillot became another unwanted footnote in Kitzbuehel history when he crashed in training as skiers …
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Swiatek says packed tennis season makes it 'impossible' to switch off
Jan 22 2026
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek stepped up her criticism of the tennis schedule Thursday saying that the season was …
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Sloppy Osaka grinds past 'mad' Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open
Jan 22 2026
An error-riddled Naomi Osaka left her parasol, hat and veil in storage Thursday before the Japanese superstar ground …
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Imperious Sinner barrels into Australian Open round three
Jan 22 2026
Two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner wasted no time in barrelling into the Australian Open third round with a …
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Exhausted Wawrinka battles on in Melbourne farewell after five-set epic
Jan 22 2026
Exhausted 40-year-old Swiss warhorse Stan Wawrinka battled to an epic five-set win to scrape into the third round on …
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Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Jan 22 2026
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys did …
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Djokovic says heaving Australian Open crowds 'good problem'
Jan 22 2026
Australian Open king Novak Djokovic said Thursday that record-breaking crowds were "a very good problem" despite …
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Swiatek in cruise control to make Australian Open third round
Jan 22 2026
Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek turned on the style to motor past Marie Bouzkova and into the Australian Open …
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Djokovic races on in Melbourne - with help from 'ally' fig tree
Jan 22 2026
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian …
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Anisimova grinds down Siniakova in 'crazy' Australian Open clash
Jan 22 2026
Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova pummelled doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova into submission on Thursday in a "crazy" …
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Djokovic rolls into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Jan 22 2026
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys wobbled …
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Vine, Narvaez take control after dominant Tour Down Under stage win
Jan 22 2026
Former winner Jay Vine and defending champion Jhonatan Narvaez completed a one-two for UAE Team Emirates XRG to dominate …
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Djokovic eases into Melbourne third round - with help from a tree
Jan 22 2026
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian …
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Knicks halt losing streak with record 120-66 thrashing of Nets
Jan 22 2026
The New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a record-breaking 120-66 obliteration of the Brooklyn …
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Keys draws on champion mindset to make Australian Open third round
Jan 22 2026
Madison Keys said she drew on her experience as defending champion to pull through a danger moment and make the …
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Bitter-sweet as Pegula crushes doubles partner at Australian Open
Jan 22 2026
Jessica Pegula laid down an Australian Open marker with a 58-minute annihilation of McCartney Kessler Thursday, but …
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Keys into Melbourne third round with Sinner, Djokovic primed
Jan 22 2026
An erratic Madison Keys did enough on Thursday to reach the third round in her defence of the Australian Open, where …
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Snowboard champ Hirano suffers fractures ahead of Olympics
Jan 22 2026
Japan's Olympic snowboard champion Ayumu Hirano is facing a race to be fit to defend his halfpipe title at next month's …
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Eight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia
Jan 22 2026
Eight stadiums across Australia were on Thursday locked in as host venues for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with all matches …
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Keys blows hot and cold before making Australian Open third round
Jan 22 2026
Defending champion Madison Keys blew hot and cold before getting over the line 6-1, 7-5 against fellow American Ashlyn …
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Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge
Jan 22 2026
Real Madrid stayed top of football's rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time, …
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Liverpool see off Marseille to close on Champions League last 16
Jan 21 2026
Liverpool took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah …
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Caicedo strikes late as Chelsea end Pafos resistance
Jan 21 2026
Moises Caicedo's late goal gave Chelsea a vital 1-0 win against Cypriot minnows Pafos on Wednesday as the Blues moved …
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Liverpool cruise as Bayern reach Champions League last 16
Jan 21 2026
Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win in Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday as Harry Kane's double earned Bayern …
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Fermin Lopez brace leads Barca to win at Slavia Prague
Jan 21 2026
Fermin Lopez's first-half brace and second-half goals by Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned Barcelona a 4-2 …
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Newcastle pounce on PSV errors to boost Champions League last-16 bid
Jan 21 2026
Newcastle climbed into position to reach the Champions League last 16 by punishing PSV Eindhoven's defensive blunders …
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Kane double fires Bayern into Champions League last 16
Jan 21 2026
Harry Kane scored twice in three second-half minutes as Bayern Munich saw off Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 on Wednesday to …
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Fermin Lopez brace hands Barca win at Slavia Prague
Jan 21 2026
Fermin Lopez's first-half brace and second-half goals by Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned Barcelona a 4-2 …
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Newcastle pounce on PSV errors to close in on Champions League last 16
Jan 21 2026
Newcastle climbed into position to reach the Champions League last 16 by punishing PSV Eindhoven's defensive blunders …
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Atletico frustrated in Champions League draw at Galatasaray
Jan 21 2026
Atletico Madrid's hopes of earning a Champions League top-eight spot at the end of the league phase were diminished by a …
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Algeria's Zidane and Belghali banned over Nigeria AFCON scuffle
Jan 21 2026
Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali have been banned for two and four matches respectively for their part in …
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Abhishek fireworks help India beat New Zealand in T20 opener
Jan 21 2026
Opener Abhishek Sharma struck 84 off 35 balls to set up a convincing 48-run win for India in the first of five T20 …
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Injured Capuozzo misses out on Italy Six Nations squad
Jan 21 2026
Dazzling winger Ange Capuozzo has been omitted from Italy's Six Nations squad due to injury, the Italian Rugby …
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Former England rugby captain George to retire in 2027
Jan 21 2026
Former England captain Jamie George has announced he will retire after completing the 2026-27 season with Saracens.
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Dispersed Winter Olympics sites 'have added complexity': Coventry
Jan 21 2026
IOC president Kirsty Coventry said the dispersed sites of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics had "added additional …
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Man City players to refund fans after Bodo/Glimt debacle
Jan 21 2026
Manchester City's players will refund ticket costs for fans who flew all the way to the Arctic Circle only to witness a …
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Keenan return to Irish squad boosts Farrell ahead of 6 Nations
Jan 21 2026
Fullback Hugo Keenan, who has not played since last year's British and Irish Lions tour, has been named in Ireland's Six …
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Galthie drops experienced trio for France's Six Nations opener
Jan 21 2026
France coach Fabian Galthie has left out experienced trio Gael Fickou, Damian Penaud and vice-captain Gregory Alldritt …
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India
Jan 21 2026
Cricket's governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of …
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Alcaraz spearheads big names into Australian Open third round
Jan 21 2026
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on …
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Odermatt seeks first Kitzbuehel victory with eye on Olympics
Jan 21 2026
Switzerland's runaway World Cup leader Marco Odermatt will fine-tune preparations for the Winter Olympics with a bid for …
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Italy's Brignone to be rested for Spindleruv Mlyn giant slalom
Jan 21 2026
Giant slalom world champion Federica Brignone will be rested for the upcoming races in Spindleruv Mlyn, after making her …
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Marcell Jacobs back with coach who led him to Olympic gold
Jan 21 2026
Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs has announced he is returning to work with the coach who guided him to a shock Olympic …
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Brook apologises, admits nightclub fracas 'not the right thing to do'
Jan 21 2026
England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Wednesday admitted it was "not the right thing to do" to get into an …
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Waugh targets cricket's 'last great frontier' with European T20 venture
Jan 21 2026
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is seeking to conquer cricket's "last great frontier" as one of the investors in a …
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Alcaraz says no pressure to be 'good ambassador' for tennis
Jan 21 2026
Six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he feels no responsibility to be a good ambassador for tennis …
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Spaniard condemns 'ignorant drunks' after Melbourne confrontation
Jan 21 2026
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina hit out at "ignorant drunks" after confronting the crowd during his gruelling five-set win …
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Medvedev says no plan to renounce Russian nationality amid war
Jan 21 2026
Grand Slam champion Daniil Medvedev said Wednesday he had no plans to follow a host of fellow Russian players and switch …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff surge into Australian Open third round
Jan 21 2026
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on …
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Raducanu to 're-evaluate' after flat Australian Open exit
Jan 21 2026
Emma Raducanu said she will sit down to "re-evaluate" her game following a flat second-round exit at the Australian Open …
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Doncic triple-double leads Lakers comeback over Nuggets, Rockets down Spurs
Jan 21 2026
Luka Doncic bagged a 38-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers staged a second-half rally to claim a 115-107 road …
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Bangladesh will not back down to 'coercion' in India T20 World Cup row
Jan 21 2026
Bangladesh said they would not back down to "coercion" and play their T20 World Cup matches in India, casting doubt on …
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Alcaraz comes good after shaky start to make Australian Open third round
Jan 21 2026
Six-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was put through his paces by German journeyman Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday …
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'Crazy, surreal' as Sabalenka moves ominously on in Melbourne
Jan 21 2026
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka called her Australian Open record "crazy and surreal" after beating tricky Chinese qualifier …
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Sabalenka and Gauff shine as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open
Jan 21 2026
Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff surged into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead of …
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Impressive Gauff storms into Australian Open third round
Jan 21 2026
Flawless third seed Coco Gauff took just 78 minutes to blast past Venus Williams' conquerer Olga Danilovic and into the …
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Medvedev battles into Melbourne third round after early scare
Jan 21 2026
Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev survived an early scare on Wednesday before battling into the Australian Open third …
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Denmark's Andresen upstages sprint stars to take Tour Down Under opener
Jan 21 2026
Denmark's Tobias Lund Andresen upstaged a crack field of sprinters in a hectic finish to win the first stage of the Tour …
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Turkey's Sonmez soaks in acclaim on historic Melbourne run
Jan 21 2026
Emerging Turkish talent Zeynep Sonmez said she had never known an atmosphere like it as she extended her trailblazing …
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'Super-happy' Sabalenka shines as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open
Jan 21 2026
A "super-happy" Aryna Sabalenka surged past China's Bai Zhuoxuan into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead …
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Sheppard leads Rockets to sink Spurs in Texas derby
Jan 21 2026
The Houston Rockets snapped the San Antonio Spurs' three-game winning streak on Tuesday, overturning a 16-point deficit …
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Sabalenka shuts down political talk after Ukrainian's ban call
Jan 21 2026
Aryna Sabalenka Wednesday said she "didn't want to talk politics" after Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova called for …
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Tennis: Australian Open results
Jan 21 2026
Results on day four of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday (x denotes seeding):
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Sabalenka sets up potential Raducanu showdown at Australian Open
Jan 21 2026
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka set up a potential third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open after a …
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Osaka says 'I'm a little strange' after Melbourne fashion statement
Jan 21 2026
Naomi Osaka says she is "a little strange" but doesn't care after an audacious jellyfish-inspired fashion statement at …
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Senegal's 'historic' AFCON champs honoured with parade, presidential praise
Jan 21 2026
Senegal's president congratulated the Lions of Teranga Tuesday for their "historic" victory in the Africa Cup of Nations …
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Ukraine's Oliynykova wants Russian, Belarusian players banned from tennis
Jan 21 2026
Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova has called for world number one Aryna Sabalenka and other Belarusian and Russian players …
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Kasatkina cannot wait to be back after outpouring of Melbourne support
Jan 21 2026
Russia-born Daria Kasatkina said she can't wait to return to the Australian Open next year after her debut at the Grand …
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Audi unveil new car for 2026 Formula One season
Jan 20 2026
German manufacturer Audi, which will make its Formula One debut this season after acquiring the Sauber team, unveiled …
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Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
Jan 20 2026
Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while …
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Vinicius, Real Madrid need 'love' not whistles: Bellingham
Jan 20 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said fans need to show "love" to Vinicius Junior and the rest of the team to get …
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Slot happy to have Salah back for misfiring Liverpool
Jan 20 2026
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he is "happy to have" Mohamed Salah back available for Wednesday's Champions League visit …
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Late Suarez winner stops Champions League holders PSG in Lisbon
Jan 20 2026
A last-gasp Luis Suarez header condemned Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-1 defeat at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday jeopardising …
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Jesus' 'dream' brace at Inter fires Arsenal into Champions League last 16
Jan 20 2026
Gabriel Jesus pushed Arsenal into the last 16 of the Champions League with a double in Tuesday's 3-1 win at Inter Milan …
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Frank seeks Spurs 'momentum' after beating Dortmund
Jan 20 2026
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said Spurs must use the momentum of a 2-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund to …
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Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid thrash Monaco in Champions League
Jan 20 2026
Kylian Mbappe struck twice against his former side Monaco as Real Madrid romped to an emphatic 6-1 Champions League …
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Tottenham beat 10-man Dortmund to hand Frank stay of execution
Jan 20 2026
Tottenham handed manager Thomas Frank some respite as they dominated 10-man Borussia Dortmund in a 2-0 win that lifted …
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