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Zverev 'doesn't care' about French Open favourite tag
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Alexander Zverev insisted he's just focused on his upcoming semi-final rather than being the favourite to win a first …
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Lukaku makes Belgium return with 'ideal' goal in win over Croatia
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Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said on Tuesday Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first international …
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Wembanyama says Spurs still coming down from Thunder win
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Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs are still coming down off an emotional high from defeating Oklahoma City to …
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Lukaku makes Belgium return with goal in win over Croatia
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Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his first international appearance in more than a year as Belgium beat Croatia …
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Canucks hire Malhotra as coach after NHL-worst season
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Manny Malhotra, who played 18 NHL seasons before becoming a coach, has been hired by the Vancouver Canucks, who have …
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Kostyuk balances war at home and title run at French Open
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Marta Kostyuk says learning to block out the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become essential during her …
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Van der Breggen takes overall Giro lead with time trial win
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Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen took the overall leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia on Tuesday after …
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Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva
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Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where …
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Marco Silva to leave Fulham as Benfica links grow
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Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club amid reports he is set to take charge at …
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Green and Inglis hit fifties as Australia post 231-9 in second ODI
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Josh Inglis and Cameron Green hit fighting half centuries to help Australia post 231-9 in the second day-night …
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Zverev brushes off Jodar to reach French Open last four
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Alexander Zverev laid down a marker at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over rising Spanish star …
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Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on …
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Norwegian football federation ask FIFA to probe Trump peace prize
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The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said on Tuesday it had asked FIFA's ethics committee to look into the world …
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Kostyuk wins all-Ukraine duel to reach French Open semis
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Marta Kostyuk beat compatriot Elina Svitolina on Tuesday to reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final and become the first …
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New Zealand's Williamson glad to be back at 'unique' Lord's
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New Zealand's Kane Williamson is relishing his return to Lord's as the iconic stadium stages its 150th Test when the …
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Kostyuk and Andreeva to clash in French Open semis
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Marta Kostyuk will play Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva for a place in the women's French Open final, as Alexander …
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'In the zone' Andreeva romps into French Open semis
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Mirra Andreeva outclassed Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3 to book her spot in the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday, a …
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Liverpool legend Dalglish reveals cancer treatment
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Liverpool and Scotland great Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain
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Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting …
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Bologna announce Tedesco as new coach, replacing Italiano
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Serie A side Bologna announced on Tuesday Domenico Tedesco would take over as coach to replace Vincenzo Italiano, who …
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Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports
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Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, …
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Southampton boss Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal that led to the club's expulsion …
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Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto
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Malo Gusto's proven big match-winning temperament will stand him in good stead as he looks to challenge Jules Kounde for …
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England cricket legend Flintoff named Sydney Thunder head coach
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England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff was named Tuesday as head coach of the Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League team …
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Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'
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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert issued an apology on Tuesday for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal, admitting he …
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Saints owner sticks by manager despite 'spygate' scandal
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Tonda Eckert will remain manager of Southampton despite the spying scandal that cost the Championship club their place …
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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million
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New Zealand footballer Tim Payne's online fan club soared past four million on Tuesday, more than the All Blacks, after …
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For Roland Garros youth, quarter-final moment of truth
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The young kings of tennis have been deposed and as the French Open reaches its quarter-finals on Tuesday, the sport's …
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AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar
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Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial …
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Arnaldi outlasts Tiafoe in marathon that 'wasn't tennis, was something else'
Jun 01 2026
Matteo Arnaldi fought back against fading Frances Tiafoe to win 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7), 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 early Tuesday and …
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Sabalenka bests Osaka at French Open, Berrettini into quarters
Jun 01 2026
Aryna Sabalenka overpowered fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the French Open last 16 on Monday, after …
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NBA Magic hire Spurs assistant Sweeney as new head coach
Jun 01 2026
Sean Sweeney, an associate head coach for the NBA finalist San Antonio Spurs, has been hired as the head coach of the …
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Mexican police tear-gas teachers' protest 10 days before World Cup
Jun 01 2026
Mexico City police hurled tear gas at protesting teachers to keep them from reaching the historic square where the "Fan …
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Who said what: French Open day 9
Jun 01 2026
Key quotes from the ninth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday:
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Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
Jun 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club
Jun 01 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great …
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Huge NFL deals send Garrett to Rams, Brown to Patriots
Jun 01 2026
Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday …
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Berrettini back in French Open quarters after injury 'darkness'
Jun 01 2026
Matteo Berrettini stormed into his first Grand Slam quarter-final in four years with an impressive straight-sets victory …
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Joshua says 'only success' matters as Fury fight looms
Jun 01 2026
Anthony Joshua said Monday he would not celebrate that a deal has finally been struck for a heavyweight clash with rival …
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Monaco sack coach Pocognoli
Jun 01 2026
French club Monaco on Monday confirmed that Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been sacked after just under eight …
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Auger-Aliassime gallops past Tabilo and into last eight
Jun 01 2026
Fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime despatched Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 on Monday to reach the French Open …
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Sabalenka to face Osaka, Berrettini into French Open quarters
Jun 01 2026
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …
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'Resilient' Berrettini powers into French Open last eight
Jun 01 2026
Matteo Berrettini stormed into his first Grand Slam quarter-final in four years with an impressive straight-sets victory …
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Still in the game: Athletes who made comeback in their 40s
Jun 01 2026
American tennis great Serena Williams is to return to the professional circuit when she competes in the doubles at …
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Rodri says Man City future can wait until after World Cup
Jun 01 2026
Manchester City midfielder Rodri said on Monday he will wait until after the World Cup to address his future, amid …
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Villarreal appoint Inigo Perez after Rayo success
Jun 01 2026
Spanish club Villarreal announced on Monday the appointment of Inigo Perez as coach on a three-year contract, following …
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Cobolli stops thinking and quells Svajda fightback at French Open
Jun 01 2026
Flavio Cobolli said he made the mistake of "thinking" before he steadied on Monday and clawed into the French Open …
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French Open happy with Sabalenka-Osaka in top slot, but men still have edge
Jun 01 2026
As the French Open breaks a recent tradition by scheduling a women's match for the prime-time evening slot Monday, …
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Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters
Jun 01 2026
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …
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Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen's Club
Jun 01 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years on Monday, with the American great …
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Polish qualifier Chwalinska continues dream Roland Garros run
Jun 01 2026
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska extended her remarkable run at the French Open by cruising into the quarter-finals with …
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India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns
Jun 01 2026
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi was taken down in India on Monday after it was spotted swaying …
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South Africa World Cup squad depart for Mexico following visa delay
Jun 01 2026
World Cup-bound South Africa departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays that were heavily …
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Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
Jun 01 2026
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer.
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Cobolli fights into French Open last eight against dogged Svajda
Jun 01 2026
Flavio Cobolli on Monday clawed into the French Open quarter-finals, beating Zachary Svajda 6-2, 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 …
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Kalinskaya battles into French Open quarter-finals
Jun 01 2026
Russian 22nd seed Anna Kalinskaya scrapped her way to her second Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, edging out …
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Premier League record-breaker Milner retires
Jun 01 2026
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after 24 seasons in …
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Slot says he is leaving Liverpool 'among Europe's elite'
Jun 01 2026
Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe's elite", in an emotional letter to …
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French Open fines Vallejo for 'unacceptable' sexist outburst
Jun 01 2026
Roland Garros and the French Tennis Federation on Monday hit Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a $65,000 fine for his remarks …
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Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires
Jun 01 2026
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year …
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Work begins on 2032 Brisbane Olympics stadium after protests
Jun 01 2026
Work on Brisbane's new centrepiece 2032 Olympics stadium began on Monday after days of protests against the project by …
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New Zealand government in talks to save rugby's Moana Pasifika
Jun 01 2026
The New Zealand government on Monday stepped in at the eleventh hour to try to save Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika from …
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Kohli dubbed 'heartbeat' of IPL champions in coach Flower tribute
Jun 01 2026
Virat Kohli was hailed as the "heartbeat" of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after his unbeaten 75 secured …
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Australia scrum-half Gordon out of Tests after Achilles surgery
Jun 01 2026
Australia scrum-half Jake Gordon had surgery on a torn Achilles Monday, ruling him out of the three Nations Championship …
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Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize
Jun 01 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket …
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Popovic tells youthful Australia to be 'fearless' at World Cup
Jun 01 2026
Australia coach Tony Popovic called on his players to be "fearless" after unveiling a youthful World Cup squad on Monday …
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Australia include Italy youth international Volpato in World Cup squad
Jun 01 2026
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic named Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato in his 26-strong squad for the World …
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Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
Jun 01 2026
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …
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Vingegaard wins Giro d'Italia to complete Grand Tour set
Jun 01 2026
Jonas Vingegaard sealed his Giro d'Italia triumph on Sunday, riding into Rome in pink on the final stage won by home …
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Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Britain's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League
Jun 01 2026
Briton Max Burgin stunned Olympic 800 metres champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday …
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Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off
May 31 2026
Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the Maracana …
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Senegal win can help fans 'trust' US World Cup bid, says Pochettino
May 31 2026
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the United States' impressive 3-2 friendly win over Senegal Sunday can help the American …
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Who said what: French Open day 8
May 31 2026
Key quotes from the eighth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday:
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Mensik holds off Rublev to book maiden French Open last-eight spot
May 31 2026
Jakub Mensik held off a resurgent Andrey Rublev in five sets at the French Open on Sunday to book his first Grand Slam …
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Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev eases into quarters
May 31 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the …
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Brazilian teen Fonseca downs Ruud to reach French Open quarters
May 31 2026
Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca clinched a dramatic four-set triumph against Casper Ruud in the French Open last 16, …
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Pulisic finds form before World Cup as US beat Senegal 3-2
May 31 2026
Christian Pulisic ended his goal drought and Folarin Balogun rifled in the winner as a much-improved United States beat …
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Paris celebrates football triumph amid riot recriminations
May 31 2026
The French capital laid out a red, white and blue carpet Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain players to mark their second …
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Tuisova hands Racing Top 14 play-off boost with win over Clermont
May 31 2026
Fiji centre Josua Tuisova scored one try and set up another as Racing 92 stunned Clermont 41-13 on Sunday to strengthen …
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Undav eases Germany past Finland in World Cup tune-up
May 31 2026
Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another as Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over Finland in Mainz on Sunday in their …
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France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title
May 31 2026
France's Celine Boutier sank a 35-foot birdie putt at the 14th hole to seize the lead for good on Sunday in winning the …
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Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Briton's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League
May 31 2026
Briton Max Burgin stunned Olympic 800 metres champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday …
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'Stuff you dream of': Kohli powers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles
May 31 2026
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier …
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'Stuff you dream of': Kohli steers Bengaluru to second straight IPL crown
May 31 2026
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier …
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Konate leaves Liverpool on a free transfer
May 31 2026
Ibrahima Konate's five-year stay at Liverpool will end when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new …
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Spanish teen Jodar fights back to reach first Slam quarter-final
May 31 2026
Rafael Jodar continued his dream French Open debut by roaring back from two sets down to beat Pablo Carreno Busta and …
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Kohli steers Bengaluru to second straight IPL crown
May 31 2026
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier …
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Leverkusen striker Schick to lead Czech attack at World Cup
May 31 2026
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick will lead the Czech Republic attack at the World Cup as spearhead of a 26-man …
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Kvaratskhelia named Champions League player of the season
May 31 2026
Paris Saint-Germain's Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Champions League player of the season on Sunday by …
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Constitution River leads home O'Brien 1-2-3 in French Derby
May 31 2026
Master Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien swept the board in the French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) as favourite Constitution …
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Bengaluru quicks limit Gujarat to 155-8 in IPL final
May 31 2026
Indian pace bowler Rasikh Salam claimed 3-27 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru restricted Gujarat …
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Zverev eases into French Open last eight
May 31 2026
German second seed Alexander Zverev kept alive his hopes of claiming a first Grand Slam title as he beat Dutch lucky …
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Frenchman Lanier breaks local hearts to win Singapore Open badminton
May 31 2026
France's Alex Lanier dashed Loh Kean Yew's hopes of becoming the first Singaporean in more than six decades to win his …
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Sabalenka v Osaka first women's French Open night match since 2023
May 31 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will take on fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the first women's …
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Japan's Kaneko holds nerve for maiden European win in Austria
May 31 2026
Kota Kaneko was not unnerved by a weather delay late in the fourth round or a lucky bounce on the last hole and shot a …
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Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters
May 31 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the …
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Paris prepares hero's welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security
May 31 2026
Paris prepared a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title …
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Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea
May 31 2026
Sorana Cirstea said her farewell year is "going way better than expected" after the Romanian veteran reached the French …
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'Super tense' Swiatek falls in bid to regain French Open crown
May 31 2026
It was a miserable 25th birthday for Iga Swiatek as a "super tense" Polish third seed was downed in straight sets by …
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Japan edge Iceland in final pre-World Cup friendly
May 31 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu backed his team to grind out wins at the World Cup after edging Iceland 1-0 in their final …
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Bezzecchi wins Italian MotoGP, extends championship lead
May 31 2026
Marco Bezzecchi won the Italian MotoGP on Sunday to strengthen his bid for a first world title, as Marc Marquez finished …
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Arsenal set aside loss to PSG with bus parade celebrating Premier League crown
May 31 2026
Thousands of Arsenal fans put their pain at missing out on European glory to one side Sunday as the club celebrated its …
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