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World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
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New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a …
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Arteta says Arsenal reaping rewards for 'sacrifices and commitment'
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his side are starting to see the benefits of their hard work as the Gunners head …
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Nancy adamant he's still the man for Celtic job after Motherwell defeat
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Wilfried Nancy insists he can oversee a revival in Celtic's fortunes following a 2-0 defeat by Motherwell that …
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Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential despite Wolves draw
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Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United's prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a …
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Emery defends failure to shake hands with Arteta after Villa loss to Arsenal
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Unai Emery said his failure to shake hands with opposing manager Mikel Arteta was because it was "cold" at the Emirates …
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Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st birthday with loss
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Cade Cunningham scored 27 points as the Detroit Pistons spoiled LeBron James' 41st birthday with a 128-106 drubbing of …
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French duo stripped of Sydney-Hobart race overall win
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A French crew were on Wednesday stripped of overall victory in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart yacht race over a rule …
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'Sincaraz' set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna …
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Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
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Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with …
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Caballero defends Maresca after Palmer substitution sparks jeers
Dec 30 2025
Chelsea assistant coach Willy Caballero defended Enzo Maresca's decision to replace Cole Palmer after the controversial …
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Depleted Man Utd 'lack quality', says Amorim
Dec 30 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side "lacked quality" to break down a Wolves team without a Premier League …
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'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Dec 30 2025
Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal's title rivals that their ruthless 4-1 rout of Aston Villa showed they are on track to win …
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Arsenal end Villa winning run, Man Utd, Chelsea stumble
Dec 30 2025
Arsenal snapped Aston Villa's 11-game winning run with a dominant 4-1 win to open up a five-point Premier League lead as …
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Arsenal crush Villa to make statement in title race
Dec 30 2025
Arsenal punished a costly mistake from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Premier League leaders ran riot …
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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history
Dec 30 2025
Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as winners of their group on Tuesday, leaving the Democratic …
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Maresca in the firing line as Chelsea stumble against Bournemouth
Dec 30 2025
Chelsea failed to lift the gloom at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca's decision to substitute Cole Palmer was booed …
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Senegal top AFCON group, DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16
Dec 30 2025
Senegal saw off Benin on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D, …
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Norway's Magnus Carlsen wins 20th world chess title
Dec 30 2025
Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's number one chess player, on Tuesday won the World Blitz Championship in Doha, days …
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Patriots star Diggs facing assault charges: reports
Dec 30 2025
New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of assault following an alleged altercation with a member of …
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Jokic out for four weeks after knee injury: Nuggets
Dec 30 2025
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic faces at least four weeks on the sidelines after suffering a left knee injury in a …
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Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot
Dec 30 2025
Tanzania reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by …
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Burst tyre and speed contributed to Joshua crash say investigators
Dec 30 2025
A Nigeria traffic compliance agency said Tuesday that preliminary investigations showed the car involved in an accident …
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Johnson still a Spurs player despite Palace interest, says Frank
Dec 30 2025
Thomas Frank said he expects Brennan Johnson to feature in Tottenham's New Year's Day trip to Brentford despite reports …
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'Make our country happy': Sudan dream of AFCON glory as conflict rages at home
Dec 30 2025
When war broke out in Sudan in April 2023, Ammar Taifour was in a training camp with his club Al Merrikh in Khartoum.
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Ivory Coast coach Fae backs switching AFCON to every four years
Dec 30 2025
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has backed the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, …
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Fury offers condolences to victims of Joshua car crash
Dec 30 2025
Tyson Fury has passed on his condolences after a car crash in Nigeria which killed two of Anthony Joshua's team members …
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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith
Dec 30 2025
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad announced Tuesday, despite suffering …
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Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot
Dec 30 2025
Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the number three spot for England, but admitted Tuesday he has "a lot more to do" to …
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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad
Dec 30 2025
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad Tuesday, despite suffering a left …
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The race to find Formula 1's first-ever woman champion
Dec 30 2025
A dozen girls whizzed around an English karting track, part of a pioneering drive to draw women into motorsports and …
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Falcons hold off Rams second-half comeback to win 27-24
Dec 30 2025
Zane Gonzalez kicked a winning 51-yard field goal as the Atlanta Falcons held off a Los Angeles Rams comeback to score a …
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Nuggets reel from Jokic injury, Thunder rout Hawks
Dec 30 2025
Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a heavy 147-123 defeat against the …
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Japan footballer 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58
Dec 30 2025
Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura said his passion for playing the game was as strong as ever after signing for a …
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Jokic suffers 'gut-wrenching' knee injury as Nuggets thrashed
Dec 30 2025
Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat …
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Nuggets suffer Jokic injury scare in Heat drubbing
Dec 30 2025
Nikola Jokic suffered an apparent knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat on …
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand
Dec 29 2025
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that …
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Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list
Dec 29 2025
Actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons …
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Dec 29 2025
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in …
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Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16
Dec 29 2025
Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into …
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El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners
Dec 29 2025
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday …
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Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16
Dec 29 2025
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in …
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Barcelona's Araujo returns to training after weeks out
Dec 29 2025
Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo returned to training on Monday after weeks away for what local media said was a …
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Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership
Dec 29 2025
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he will still be seeking improvement from the Scottish champions even if they …
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua injured in Nigeria highway crash
Dec 29 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua suffered "minor injuries" in a fatal car accident that killed two …
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Uganda, Tanzania measure progress to be made before hosting 2027 AFCON
Dec 29 2025
Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with neighbours Kenya and the countries are getting a …
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Maresca says Chelsea must 'understand why' they keep squandering leads
Dec 29 2025
Enzo Maresca cannot explain why Chelsea keep surrendering leads in the Premier League but accepts it is a problem they …
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Man Utd boss Amorim says now is the time to change formation
Dec 29 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he had to establish a formation at Old Trafford before asking his squad …
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Arsenal boss Arteta will 'actively look' at January signings amid injury crisis
Dec 29 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his Premier League leaders will be "actively looking" at bolstering their squad during …
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Spurs rising star Gray eager to keep learning after first senior goal
Dec 29 2025
Tottenham Hotspur teenager Archie Gray is determined to improve after scoring his first professional goal in a valuable …
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Puel back as Nice manager after Haise exits
Dec 29 2025
Claude Puel was on Monday named the new coach of struggling Ligue 1 club Nice, taking over the reins from Franck Haise.
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Dazzling Dupont brings France cheer heading into new year
Dec 29 2025
France were worthy Six Nations champions in 2025 but the awful knee injury suffered by their captain and scrum-half …
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ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Test
Dec 29 2025
The Melbourne Cricket Ground's seam-friendly pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated "unsatisfactory" Monday by the …
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Wawrinka 'at peace' with retirement but no plans to go quietly
Dec 29 2025
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka said Monday he was "at peace" with his decision to make 2026 his last year on …
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NBA-best Thunder end skid while Kawhi hits career-high 55
Dec 29 2025
Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia …
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Steelers, Panthers lose to set up NFL showdowns for playoff berths
Dec 29 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a …
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Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator
Dec 29 2025
Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and …
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Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans
Dec 29 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams was suspended one …
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Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test
Dec 29 2025
England pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was Monday ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia with a …
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Steelers, Panthers lose to set up showdowns for playoff berths
Dec 29 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a …
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De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'
Dec 29 2025
Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming …
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NBA-best Thunder end two-game skid as Raptors win in OT
Dec 29 2025
Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia …
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Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss
Dec 28 2025
Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be "silly" to change England's management team after losing the …
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Algeria advance to AFCON last-16, Cameroon hold Ivory Coast
Dec 28 2025
Algeria on Sunday became the third country after Egypt and Nigeria to qualify for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup …
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Diallo scores again as champions Ivory Coast draw with Cameroon
Dec 28 2025
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored for Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Ivory Coast in a 1-1 draw with …
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Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle
Dec 28 2025
Antoine Dupont scored his first Top 14 try in more than 14 months and quickly added a second as he led a spectacular …
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Inter stay top of Serie A after beating battling Atalanta
Dec 28 2025
Inter Milan stayed at the Serie A summit on Sunday after beating Atalanta 1-0 to maintain their slender lead over local …
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Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16
Dec 28 2025
Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 …
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Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland
Dec 28 2025
Tottenham ground out a much-needed three points for the under-fire Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, while …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Dec 28 2025
Ollie Watkins kept Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title with an impressive win at Chelsea to leave the …
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Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Dec 28 2025
Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a …
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Shiffrin produces her 'best, best run' to extend slalom streak
Dec 28 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a sluggish opening run with a fluid, attacking second to continue her domination of the …
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Nkunku fires Milan top of Serie A, Hojlund keeps Napoli in touch
Dec 28 2025
Christopher Nkunku fired AC Milan top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona at the San Siro, the …
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Calvert-Lewin stretches hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland
Dec 28 2025
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for a sixth consecutive Premier League game as Leeds denied Sunderland a place in the top …
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Liverpool's set-piece problems a 'killer' - Van Dijk
Dec 28 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Premier League champions have to improve a woeful record defending set-pieces …
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Mozambique end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory
Dec 28 2025
Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for a first Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a Group F thriller …
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Nkunku breaks Serie A goal duck to fire AC Milan top
Dec 28 2025
Christopher Nkunku fired AC Milan top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona at the San Siro, the …
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Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62
Dec 28 2025
Glamorgan announced the death of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), …
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Hakimi to feature in Morocco's final AFCON group game
Dec 28 2025
African player of the year Achraf Hakimi will make his first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations when hosts Morocco …
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Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time
Dec 28 2025
Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect's bid for a …
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Giannis triumphant in NBA return as Spurs win streak ends
Dec 28 2025
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return from an eight-game NBA injury layoff on Saturday while San …
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Texans reach NFL playoffs and Ravens win to stay in hunt
Dec 28 2025
C.J. Stroud threw two early touchdown passes and the Houston Texans advanced to the NFL playoffs with a 20-16 victory …
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'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
Dec 28 2025
The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts …
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MCG curator in 'state of shock' after Ashes Test carnage
Dec 28 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matt Page said Sunday he was in a "state of shock" watching the carnage unfold …
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Australia's Head backs struggling opening partner Weatherald
Dec 28 2025
Australia's Travis Head Sunday backed under-pressure opening partner Jake Weatherald to come good after an "extremely …
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Texans edge Chargers to reach NFL playoffs
Dec 28 2025
C.J. Stroud threw two early touchdown passes and the Houston Texans advanced to the NFL playoffs with a 20-16 victory …
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Osimhen and Mane score as Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
Dec 27 2025
Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane scored on Saturday as Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa …
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Osimhen stars as Nigeria survive Tunisia rally to reach second round
Dec 27 2025
Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt …
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Late penalty miss denies Uganda AFCON win against Tanzania
Dec 27 2025
Uganda's Allan Okello missed a late penalty as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw against East African neighbours …
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
Dec 27 2025
Ollie Watkins said he hopes the Arsenal fans in his family witness him downing the Gunners on the England striker's 30th …
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
Dec 27 2025
Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier …
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Watkins stretches Villa's winning streak at Chelsea
Dec 27 2025
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain Aston Villa's unexpected Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in …
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Arteta salutes injury-hit Arsenal's survival spirit
Dec 27 2025
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's refusal to let their Premier League title challenge be ruined by injuries after they …
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Wirtz scores first Liverpool goal as Anfield remembers Jota
Dec 27 2025
Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal fired the Reds into the Premier League's top four despite an unconvincing 2-1 win …
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
Dec 27 2025
Sadio Mane's equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their …
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Wirtz breaks Liverpool duck
Dec 27 2025
Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier …
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Arsenal ignore injury woes to retain top spot with win over Brighton
Dec 27 2025
Arsenal ignored their defensive injury crisis to return to the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 win against …
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Sealed with a kiss: Guardiola revels in Cherki starring role
Dec 27 2025
Pep Guardiola is so smitten by Rayan Cherki that the Manchester City boss said he wanted to kiss the "incredible" French …
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Jota's children join tributes as Liverpool, Wolves pay respects
Dec 27 2025
Two of Diogo Jota's children were mascots at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool and Wolves paid tribute to their former …
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'Tired' Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision to end gruelling year
Dec 27 2025
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he was exhausted after defeating Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh …
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Cherki stars in Man City win at Forest
Dec 27 2025
Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that …
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Schwarz records maiden super-G success, Odermatt fourth
Dec 27 2025
Austria's Marco Schwarz recorded his eighth career World Cup success but first ever in super-G when the veteran won in …
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Smith laments lack of runs after first Ashes home Test loss for 15 years
Dec 27 2025
Captain Steve Smith said Saturday that Australia had left themselves 60 runs short and could have taken a more …
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