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French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire
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An attack by Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on a woman umpire was "unacceptable" and will result in a "significant …
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Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19
AFP - 35m ago
Jonas Vingegaard took another step towards winning his first Giro d'Italia on Friday after emerging unscathed from a …
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Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence
AFP - 52m ago
France coach Didier Deschamps warned against being over confident ahead of his side's bid to win a second World Cup in …
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PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis Enrique
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team are not favourites to defend their crown in Saturday's …
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PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory
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Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of …
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PSG still 'hungry' for Champions League glory: Dembele
AFP - 32m ago
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele insisted his team are still hungry for European glory ahead of Saturday's …
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Swiatek advances at French Open as Djokovic faces Fonseca
AFP - 8m ago
Iga Swiatek booked her place in the last 16 of the French Open on Friday, while Novak Djokovic will seek to capitalise …
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Andreeva sweeps into last 16 at French Open
AFP - 55m ago
Women's eighth seed Mirra Andreeva blew past Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in the third round at the French Open on Friday.
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McCullum urges England to 'box smart' like New Zealand
AFP - 3h ago
England coach Brendon McCullum said his side can learn from a New Zealand side who "box smart" when they face his native …
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France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery
AFP - 4h ago
France and Toulon wing Gael Drean will undergo heart surgery for a genetic condition which will sideline him for several …
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Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over
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Jhonatan Narvaez has dropped out of the Giro d'Italia, his team said on Friday, ending the Ecuadorian's bid for the …
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Anti-Israel tennis ball protest disrupts Ireland-Qatar football tie
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Irish football fans disrupted Ireland's friendly with World Cup participants Qatar in Dublin late Thursday by throwing …
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Swiatek qualifies for French Open last 16
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Four-time champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Magda …
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France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
AFP - 5h ago
France defender Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new …
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Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says Bertoni
AFP - 6h ago
Argentina are contenders to successfully defend their World Cup crown but their chances will be undermined if coach …
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Azmoun: Iran's absent talisman unafraid of controversy
AFP - 7h ago
Sardar Azmoun is Iran's third top scorer in history with a successful club career behind him but is set to miss out on …
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'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy
AFP - 4h ago
Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren …
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Rayasi's Bordeaux-Begles expecting 'tough' Top 14 run-in
AFP - 17m ago
Bordeaux-Begles' Fiji winger Salesi Rayasi says claiming a French Top 14 and Champions Cup double will be a challenge …
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Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG
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Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are …
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Argentina eye World Cup double ahead of Group J opener
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Holders Argentina arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully …
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Norway's natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stage
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Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation …
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Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup
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After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier …
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France headline tough World Cup Group I as Mbappe faces Haaland
AFP - 8h ago
Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the …
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Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game
AFP - 7h ago
With Jannik Sinner's shock French Open exit blowing the men's draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the …
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Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?
AFP - 7h ago
Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football …
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Football eyes NFL throne says 1994 World Cup architect
AFP - 6h ago
Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup – the tournament that forced America to take …
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Aliens and fine art for 'weird kid' who became top MMA fighter
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Her mum thought she was a "weird kid" when she wanted to study art, she forged a path for black women in mixed martial …
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Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures
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Spectators at a top beach volleyball competition in Japan this weekend will be banned from taking photos or videos after …
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Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against Thunder
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Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven in their thrilling NBA Western …
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Moana Pasifika prepare to bid farewell to Super Rugby
AFP - 4h ago
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has urged his financially stricken team to go out on a high as the Super Rugby club …
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Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka through
AFP - 5h ago
Jannik Sinner succumbed to illness and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on …
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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
AFP - 6h ago
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled …
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New Zealand World Cup player becomes social media star with influencer help
May 28 2026
New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed …
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Up to Serena to announce comeback, says reported doubles partner Mboko
May 28 2026
Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a …
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NBA teams approve anti-tanking reforms
May 28 2026
NBA teams on Thursday approved reforms intended to discourage teams from deliberately losing games in order to receive …
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Nice back Tunisia defender Ali Abdi amid threats for missing play-off
May 28 2026
Tunisian international Ali Abdi on Thursday received the backing of his French club Nice amid a "barrage of threats" for …
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Osaka says possible Serena Williams return would be 'entertaining'
May 28 2026
Naomi Osaka said she would be "entertained" by a return to tennis from Serena Williams, after reports claimed the …
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Sinner 'hits wall' as French Open bid collapses
May 28 2026
Jannik Sinner said he ran out of energy and "hit the wall" as his 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt in the …
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France's Kouame, 17, youngest man into Slam third round since Nadal
May 28 2026
Home hope Moise Kouame became the youngest man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament since Rafael Nadal 23 …
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Defending champion Gauff reaches French Open third round
May 28 2026
Coco Gauff continued her French Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif in …
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France's Magnier sprints to Giro 18th stage win, Vingegaard in pink
May 28 2026
A shocked Paul Magnier won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a bunch sprint, as Jonas Vingegaard …
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Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settle
May 28 2026
Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to …
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'Dizzy' Sinner wilts in French Open heat, out in second round
May 28 2026
Jannik Sinner's 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt at the French Open on Thursday as the world number one …
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Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits
May 28 2026
Jannik Sinner succumbed to an apparent bout of heatstroke and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out …
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Neymar a doubt for Brazil's World Cup opener due to injury
May 28 2026
Brazil forward Neymar is a doubt for the start of the World Cup after injuring his calf, requiring two to three weeks of …
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Scotland boss Clarke signs new four-year contract
May 28 2026
Scotland manager Steve Clarke signed a four-year contract extension on Thursday as he prepares to lead his country to …
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Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
May 28 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the …
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Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewell
May 28 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on …
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'Six machine' Sooryavanshi, 15, stakes India claim with new stunning knock
May 28 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats on Thursday, as calls grow for the …
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Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
May 28 2026
Men's world number one Jannik Sinner continues his bid for a first French Open title on Thursday as his women's …
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Braintree to City of Angels: NZ veteran's unlikely World Cup journey
May 28 2026
Veteran New Zealand defender Tommy Smith admits there's only one reason he toiled away all last season in an English …
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Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah's likely last World Cup
May 28 2026
Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt's superstar seeks to deliver a first …
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Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
May 28 2026
Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World …
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Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surprise
May 28 2026
Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay …
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From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo
May 28 2026
Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure are thriving in England's Championship and Australia coach Tony Popovic is banking …
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'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner
May 27 2026
Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had made no plans for his future other than "flying back to London …
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Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner
May 27 2026
Departing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner toasted Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final victory by saying the …
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Palace toast 'pure delight' of European triumph
May 27 2026
Crystal Palace midfielder Tyrick Mitchell said winning the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday felt like "pure delight" …
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Mateta sinks Rayo as Palace win Conference League in Glasner farewell
May 27 2026
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on …
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Who said what: French Open day 4
May 27 2026
Key quotes from the fourth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
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Djokovic fights through at French Open, Rybakina dumped out
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic extended his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory over …
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Djokovic suggests rescheduling matches as heat rolls over French Open
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory on Wednesday …
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'Insane' to play in French Open heat, says Mensik after cramps
May 27 2026
Jakub Mensik said it was "insane" to play a marathon match at the French Open in temperatures above 30C on Wednesday, …
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Barcelona reach agreement with Newcastle's Gordon
May 27 2026
Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle on Wednesday for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon, the …
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Sundowns, Pirates dominate South Africa World Cup squad
May 27 2026
Recent major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominated the South Africa 2026 World Cup squad named …
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Sooryavanshi blasts rapid 97 to keep Rajasthan in IPL title hunt
May 27 2026
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lashed a staggering 12 sixes to lead Rajasthan Royals to an IPL play-off showdown …
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Second seed Rybakina dumped out of French Open by Starodubtseva
May 27 2026
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the …
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Djokovic digs in to reach French Open last 32
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over …
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England expect Bethell to be fit for New Zealand opener
May 27 2026
England said Wednesday they expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for next week's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's …
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Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to 'win this war' against Israel
May 27 2026
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has challenged his players to "win this war" against Israel when the …
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Valgren wins Giro 17th stage, Vingegaard stays in pink
May 27 2026
Danish rider Michael Valgren won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Jonas Vingegaard continued his …
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Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup
May 27 2026
Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller on Wednesday urged members of the World Cup squad to avoid making political …
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Depay in Netherlands World Cup squad, Frimpong misses out
May 27 2026
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has included Corinthians forward Memphis Depay in his World Cup squad announced on …
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Amorim axe costs Manchester United £16.7 million
May 27 2026
Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff with 18 months left on the Portuguese's …
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Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
May 27 2026
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins …
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Arteta adamant English title can inspire Arsenal to Champions League glory
May 27 2026
Mikel Arteta is "fully convinced" Arsenal can be crowned champions of Europe for the first time this weekend after …
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Yapp named coach of British and Irish Lions women's team
May 27 2026
Former Australia women's boss Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for …
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Swiatek sees off Bejlek to reach third round at French Open
May 27 2026
Iga Swiatek navigated her way into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-3 success over world …
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Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
May 27 2026
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is "swaying in the wind" …
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Nuno to stay on as West Ham boss after relegation
May 27 2026
Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as head coach of West Ham following the club's relegation from the Premier League, the …
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From barefoot kid to millionaire star, Caicedo keeps chasing trophies
May 27 2026
Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class …
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Argentina coach Scaloni encouraged by news on Messi injury
May 27 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and …
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All Blacks captain Barrett out of South Africa tour, faces back surgery
May 27 2026
New Zealand rugby captain Scott Barrett was on Wednesday ruled out for up to five months because of a back injury that …
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder down Spurs to take 3-2 series lead
May 27 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move …
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Netherlands under the radar as they chase long-awaited World Cup crown
May 27 2026
Three-time runners-up the Netherlands head into another World Cup with reasons to be hopeful of a long-awaited first …
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Sweden bidding to make most of back-door World Cup entry
May 27 2026
Sweden are hoping a strikeforce featuring Premier League stars Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres can fire them through …
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Swiatek, Zverev, Djokovic in action as French Open hots up
May 27 2026
As temperatures continue to soar at the French Open, the competition starts to heat up for Iga Swiatek and Alexander …
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South Korea's Son 'feeling great' for World Cup despite goal drought
May 27 2026
Son Heung-min said he was "feeling great" ahead of the World Cup and backed himself to perform despite suggestions that …
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Marsh out of Pakistan ODIs, Inglis to captain Australia
May 27 2026
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the one-day international series in Pakistan after picking up an …
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From barefoot kid, to millionaire star, Caiceido keeps chasing trophies
May 27 2026
Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class …
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Luis Enrique's PSG eye greatness with back-to-back Champions Leagues in sight
May 27 2026
If Paris Saint-Germain's maiden triumph last year allowed the French club to break their Champions League hoodoo, …
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Buoyant Japan coach targets World Cup glory despite Mitoma blow
May 27 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu believes his team can win the World Cup after historic friendly wins over Brazil and …
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'I'm still lost': Los Angeles airport baffles travellers ahead of World Cup
May 27 2026
An exhausted TJ James has just stepped off an 18-hour flight at Los Angeles international airport where he is getting a …
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Boston Celtics' Mazzulla named NBA coach of the year
May 27 2026
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was named the NBA's coach of the year on Tuesday after leading the team to a …
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Who said what: French Open day 3
May 26 2026
Key quotes from the third day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:
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Sinner, Sabalenka cruise in French Open first round
May 26 2026
Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka …
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Ruthless Sinner powers into French Open second round
May 26 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner put on a typically efficient display in his opening match at the French Open on Tuesday, …
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Reyna included in US World Cup squad, four years after Doha drama
May 26 2026
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino named Giovanni Reyna in his 26-strong for the World Cup on Tuesday, four years …
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Patidar stars as Bengaluru hammer Gujarat to reach IPL final
May 26 2026
Rajat Patidar led from the front with an unbeaten 93 to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into …
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At sweltering Roland Garros fans and players try to stay cool
May 26 2026
Fans, players and staff at the French Open on Tuesday toughed it out under the heat dome that has swept western Europe.
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Europa League demotion fueling Palace's European run, says Glasner
May 26 2026
Oliver Glasner on Tuesday called on his Crystal Palace side to atone for their Europa League demotion by beating Rayo …
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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Putellas leaving Barca women's team
May 26 2026
Barcelona women's star Alexia Putellas will leave the Catalan giants at the end of her contract this summer bringing a …
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