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West Ham miss chance to seal survival in defeat at Brentford
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West Ham wasted a chance to seal their Premier League survival as goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa clinched …
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Gundogan masterclass takes Man City closer to title at Everton's expense
AFP - 38m ago
Manchester City closed in on retaining the Premier League title as Ilkay Gundogan scored twice in a 3-0 win on Sunday …
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Rybakina withdraws from Eastbourne ahead of Wimbledon defence
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Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the Eastbourne International on Monday due to a viral illness, raising …
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New balls please: Wimbledon hopefuls do battle in qualifying event
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Pristine grass courts and trademark white kit -- Wimbledon starts a week early for 256 players battling it out in the …
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Clermont blow as contract of disgraced Haouas upheld
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A request by Top 14 club Clermont to cancel the employment contract of Mohamed Haouas, who was last month convicted of …
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Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi quits Bulls after troubled season
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Springbok 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Sibusiso Nkosi quit the Bulls on Monday after a troubled season with the Pretoria …
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Footballer Benjamin Mendy faces retrial for alleged sex offences
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French footballer Benjamin Mendy returned to a UK courtroom Monday to face a retrial for two alleged sexual offences, …
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Dutch stun West Indies in super over as Zimbabwe demolish USA
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Two-time champions West Indies face an almighty task to qualify for the Cricket World Cup after losing to the …
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Pole vault star Duplantis relishing competing against 'myself'
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Pole vault star Armand Duplantis said Monday he was competing with himself rather than the rest of the field as he …
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Ineos hail crash victim Bernal ahead of Tour de France return
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Ineos Grenadiers hailed 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal's "character and resilience" in battling back from a …
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Vingegaard v Pogacar duel headlines Tour de France
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Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard leads the Tour de France out of the Basque port of Bilbao on Saturday on a 21-day …
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Modric extends Real Madrid contract until 2024
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Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June …
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Kenyan legend Kipchoge sets sights on Olympic marathon treble
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Two months on from his disappointing performance at the Boston marathon, Eliud Kipchoge tells AFP he is determined to …
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Vunipola hopeful on World Cup prospects despite knee surgery
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Billy Vunipola faces a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup after undergoing a minor operation on his …
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Hollywood actors buy stake in F1's Alpine Racing
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Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan are among a consortium that has bought a 24 percent …
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Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing from Man City
AFP - 10h ago
Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract, the Catalan club …
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Mexico crush Honduras, Haiti stun Qatar in Gold Cup
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Luis Romo struck twice as Mexico crushed Honduras 4-0, while a stoppage time winner from Frantzdy Pierrot gave Haiti a …
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Haiti stun Qatar with late winner in Gold Cup
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A stoppage time winner from Frantzdy Pierrot gave Haiti a 2-1 victory over Qatar in group B of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on …
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China's Yin Ruoning wins Women's PGA Championship
Jun 25 2023
China's Yin Ruoning sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole on Sunday to win the Women's PGA Championship for her …
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Bradley hangs on for emotional Travelers Championship triumph
Jun 25 2023
Keegan Bradley survived a spate of late bogeys to claim an emotional victory on Sunday at the Travelers Championship, …
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'Bin bag' Ogier edges Rovanpera to win Safari Rally
Jun 25 2023
France's eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier patched up his rear tailgate with a bin liner en route to edging …
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Griner named Women's NBA All-Star Game starter
Jun 25 2023
Brittney Griner, who missed all of last season while imprisoned in Russia, was named Sunday as a starter for the Women's …
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Djokovic still Wimbledon favourite says new world number one Alcaraz
Jun 25 2023
Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning Wimbledon after claiming his first title on grass on Sunday by beating …
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Koulibaly begins Chelsea exodus to Saudi Pro League
Jun 25 2023
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly became the latest star name to head to Saudi Arabia on Sunday as he joined Al-Hilal …
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African Super League delayed, fewer clubs, name change mooted
Jun 25 2023
The CAF Africa Super League will kick off two months late in October and have only eight clubs instead of the planned …
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Lawrence captures fourth European Tour title in Munich
Jun 25 2023
South Africa's Thriston Lawrence claimed his fourth European Tour title on Sunday when he overcame a four-shot deficit …
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Head laughs off England's 'nice chat' in Ashes
Jun 25 2023
Australia batsman Travis Head is unconcerned by England's "nice chat" ahead of the second Test at Lord's.
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Ostapenko claims Birmingham Open title
Jun 25 2023
Jelena Ostapenko won a battle of two former French Open champions beating Barbora Krejcikova 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 to win the …
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Sri Lanka thrash Ireland in World Cup qualifying
Jun 25 2023
Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing 133-run win …
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Alcaraz wins Queen's, returns to world number one
Jun 25 2023
Carlos Alcaraz will return to world number one after beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first title on …
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Bublik defeats Rublev to win Halle title
Jun 25 2023
Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik defeated third seed Andrey Rublev in three sets to win the biggest title of his career at …
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's, returns to world number one
Jun 25 2023
Carlos Alcaraz will return to world number one after beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first title on …
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Ogier edges Rovanpera as Toyota dominate Safari Rally
Jun 25 2023
France's eight-time former world champion Sebastien Ogier patched up his rear tailgate with a bin liner en route to …
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Bagnaia wins attritional Dutch MotoGP, heartache for Binder
Jun 25 2023
Francesco Bagnaia took another step towards defending his world MotoGP title, winning the Dutch MotoGP at Assen on …
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Arteta wants stronger Arsenal squad to challenge Man City
Jun 25 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen in the transfer market if they are to topple …
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Australia's wannabe France lock Meafou ineligible for World Cup - source
Jun 25 2023
Toulouse's Australian lock Emmanuel Meafou will not be eligible to represent France before the end of 2023, meaning he …
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Marquez woes continue as Honda star forced out of Dutch MotoGP
Jun 25 2023
Honda star Marc Marquez was forced to pull out of the Dutch MotoGP hours before Sunday's eighth round of the season due …
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Han clinches first Asian Tour win at Korea Open
Jun 25 2023
US golfer Seungsu Han clinched his first Asian Tour title at the Kolon Korea Open on Sunday, winning by six shots after …
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Messi recalls 'massive disappointment' of PSG Champions League woes
Jun 25 2023
Lionel Messi has called his start at former club Paris Saint-Germain "very tough", dubbing two successive failed …
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Miami misery continues while DC, Red Bulls win in MLS
Jun 25 2023
Inter Miami's miserable run of form continued ahead of Lionel Messi's impending arrival with a 4-1 loss at Philadelphia, …
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Vazquez saves USA from Jamaica defeat in Gold Cup opener
Jun 25 2023
The United States needed an 88th-minute equalizer from substitute Brandon Vazquez to earn a 1-1 draw against Jamaica in …
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Whitelock expects All Blacks questions after Super Rugby win
Jun 25 2023
Sam Whitelock expects to have some explaining to do to All Blacks coach Ian Foster after helping the Canterbury …
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Hooper and Slipper to co-captain Wallabies at World Cup
Jun 25 2023
Test centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain Australia at the Rugby Championship and World Cup this …
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Cash boost makes Sydney's The Everest world's second-richest horse race
Jun 25 2023
Sydney's racing flagship The Everest boosted its prize money Sunday to Aus$20 million (US$13.4 million), becoming the …
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Unbeaten Martinez stops Bornea to keep junior bantamweight title
Jun 25 2023
Argentina's Fernando Martinez retained his IBF world junior bantamweight title on Saturday with an 11th-round stoppage …
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Bradley leads Reavie by one at Travelers Championship
Jun 24 2023
Keegan Bradley fired six birdies in a six-under par 64 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over former winner Chez …
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Ireland's Maguire clings to lead at Women's PGA Championship
Jun 24 2023
Ireland's Leona Maguire closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over South Korea's Jenny Shin after Saturday's …
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I'll give it a shot! Belgian becomes instant hurdler
Jun 24 2023
Talk about taking one for the team.
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Anderson promises 'more aggression' against Australia
Jun 24 2023
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson on Saturday vowed England would be "more positive, more aggressive, more …
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Spurs introduce Wembanyama: 'I belong here'
Jun 24 2023
Victor Wembanyama's whirlwind ride as the NBA's most anticipated No. 1 draft pick since LeBron James has landed him …
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Yankees' Judge reveals toe injury is torn ligament, return date uncertain
Jun 24 2023
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge revealed Saturday that his right toe injury is a torn ligament, and there's no …
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Alcaraz reaches Queen's final, closes in on number one ranking
Jun 24 2023
Carlos Alcaraz moved to the brink of his first grass court title and reclaiming the world number one ranking from Novak …
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Hughes sets British 100m record to win at New York Grand Prix
Jun 24 2023
Zharnel Hughes broke Linford Christie's 30-year-old British 100m record on Saturday, closing late from third to win in …
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Australia on top despite record-breaking Beaumont innings
Jun 24 2023
Tammy Beaumont's 208 set the highest ever Test score for England women but Australia ended Saturday on top of the …
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Kvitova into 42nd final, faces Vekic for Berlin title
Jun 24 2023
Petra Kvitova on Saturday reached her 42nd tour final in Berlin where she will face Donna Vekic for the title.
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Bublik sets up Halle title clash with Rublev
Jun 24 2023
Alexander Bublik eased past home hope Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-5 to reach the final of the Halle ATP tournament on …
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Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final
Jun 24 2023
Top two seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the final of the Birmingham Open after coming through …
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All Blacks-bound Robertson ends Crusaders era with final breakdance
Jun 24 2023
All Blacks-bound Scott Robertson signed off as head coach of the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday by breakdancing again …
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Darts craze hits the bullseye in Papua New Guinea
May 30 2023
At a smoky sports club in Papua New Guinea's rough-and-tumble capital, security guards check for weapons as players with …
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French Open day 3: Three matches to watch
May 30 2023
World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek begins her push for a third French Open title on Tuesday.
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Heat rout Celtics to book NBA Finals showdown with Denver
May 30 2023
Jimmy Butler played a starring role as the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals by routing Boston 103-84 on Monday, …
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Knights blank Stars to advance to NHL Final
May 30 2023
The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in their six-season history on Monday by …
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Mourinho targets 6th European title as Sevilla seek to stay perfect
May 30 2023
Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. …
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Newgarden takes record $3.6 mn top prize for Indy 500 win
May 30 2023
Josef Newgarden took a record top prize of $3.666 million from a record purse of $17,021,500 for winning the …
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Chennai win fifth IPL crown as Dhoni eyes return next year
May 29 2023
Indian cricket superstar M.S. Dhoni said he will look to return for the next IPL season after he led Chennai Super Kings …
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No tickets please: India's cricket superhero Dhoni
May 29 2023
M.S. Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title on Monday, could have spent his life …
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Chennai win fifth IPL title in Dhoni's likely swansong
May 29 2023
Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and four off the last two balls as Chennai Super Kings edged out Gujarat Titans to win a …
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Djokovic courts controversy with Kosovo 'heart of Serbia' message
May 29 2023
Novak Djokovic courted controversy Monday when he wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera …
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Alcaraz says he felt 'invincible' in French Open win
May 29 2023
World number one Carlos Alcaraz admitted he felt "invincible" at times during his straight-sets win over Italian …
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'It's why I keep playing': Wawrinka rolls back years in French Open marathon
May 29 2023
Former champion Stan Wawrinka shrugged off his 38 years to reach the French Open second round on Monday, winning a …
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French Open day 2: Who said what
May 29 2023
Who said what on the second day of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:
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Zhang gives China first men's singles win at French Open in 86 years
May 29 2023
Zhang Zhizhen on Monday became the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open.
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Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz through
May 29 2023
Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over …
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Svitolina hoping to 'bring joy' to Ukraine with tennis return
May 29 2023
Elina Svitolina said she wanted to "bring joy" to people in Ukraine after she marked her comeback to Grand Slam tennis …
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Shang, Wu fail to end China's 86-year wait at French Open
May 29 2023
Shang Juncheng and Wu Yibing missed out on becoming the first Chinese men in 86 years to win a match at the French Open …
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'Tired' Spalletti confirms Napoli exit after making history
May 29 2023
Luciano Spalletti confirmed Monday that he will leave Napoli at the end of the Serie A season after winning their first …
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Wawrinka triumphs in four-hour 35-minute French Open marathon
May 29 2023
Former champion Stan Wawrinka shrugged off his 38 years to reach the French Open second round on Monday, winning a …
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Sudharsan powers Gujarat to 214-4 against Chennai in IPL final
May 29 2023
Indian batsman Sai Sudharsan smashed 96 on Monday as defending champions Gujarat Titans reached 214-4 against Chennai …
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Springbok Kolbe leaving Top 14 Toulon ahead of World Cup
May 29 2023
World Cup-winning Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of …
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Luton celebrate Premier League promotion with victory parade
May 29 2023
Luton celebrated their lucrative promotion to the Premier League with a parade in front of thousands of jubilant fans on …
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'I couldn't walk or sit down,' says Pavlyuchenkova in knee injury fight
May 29 2023
Former French Open runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova admitted Monday that her knee injury was so serious that she …
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'We'll be back' says Leicester chairman after relegation
May 29 2023
Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha vowed to lead his club back into the Premier League as the former …
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Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz waits
May 29 2023
Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over …
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Hirsutes you, sir!: French Open's Paire joins pantheon of great sports beards
May 29 2023
France's enfant terrible of the tennis courts Benoit Paire thrilled the Roland Garros crowd in a battling five-set …
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Wolves' defender Toti gets Portugal call for Euro qualifiers
May 29 2023
Wolverhampton centre-back Tote 'Toti' Gomes received his first senior call-up for Portugal on Monday for Euro 2024 …
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Three things we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix
May 29 2023
Max Verstappen confirmed he has the tenacity and determination to clinch a third straight drivers' title with a …
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Leicester face major changes after relegation says Evans
May 29 2023
Leicester defender Jonny Evans admits the former Premier League champions face major changes after their relegation to …
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Anderson, Robinson expected to be fit for England's Ashes bid
May 29 2023
England head coach Brendon McCullum expects James Anderson and Ollie Robinson to be fit for the Ashes clash with …
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Pochettino handed task of rebuilding Chelsea
May 29 2023
Mauricio Pochettino is back in the Premier League with the tough task of putting the pieces back together after …
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Troubled Chelsea hire Pochettino as new manager
May 29 2023
Chelsea hired Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on Monday as the Argentine accepted the daunting task of reviving …
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Shang fails to end China's 86-year wait at French Open
May 29 2023
Shang Juncheng missed out on becoming the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open on Monday when …
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Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles
May 29 2023
Jurgen Klopp insists he does not need a break from management as he looks to put Liverpool back on track after their …
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American crew grabs Ocean Race lead
May 29 2023
American boat 11th Hour grabbed a narrow lead in the Ocean Race after winning the fifth leg from Newport, Rhode Island, …
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African players in Europe: Ghana's Sulemana stars for doomed Saints
May 29 2023
Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana scored a stunning goal for relegated Southampton as they bowed out of the Premier …
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Gill force to Curran flop: IPL 2023 hits and misses
May 29 2023
The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to conclude Monday with Chennai Super Kings chasing a …
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Sevilla's Europa League love affair could give them edge
May 29 2023
Sevilla and Roma may seem an even match on paper in the Europa League final but the Andalucians' love affair with the …
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French Open day 2: Three matches to watch
May 29 2023
Novak Djokovic launches his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title on Monday, while Carlos Alcaraz also …
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Thailand's Pajaree beats Japan's Furue in LPGA Match-Play final
May 29 2023
Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn defeated Japan's Ayaka Furue 3&1 in Sunday's LPGA Match-Play final to capture her …
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Heat and Celtics promise more drama in game seven decider
May 29 2023
After an astonishing game-six finish that left the Boston Celtics dumbstruck and the Miami Heat reeling, the two teams …
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Varner wins first LIV title at DC event
May 28 2023
American Harold Varner III beat South African Branden Grace by a shot to win the LIV Golf Invitational - DC tournament …
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Argentina's Grillo wins playoff to capture PGA Colonial crown
May 28 2023
Argentina's Emiliano Grillo birdied the second playoff hole to defeat American Adam Schenk on Sunday to win the PGA …
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Lyon qualify for Top 14 play-offs, Pau survive
May 28 2023
Lyon beat Bayonne 53-19 to qualify for the Top 14 play-offs after Sunday's final round of matches in the regular season.
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Newgarden wins crash-filled 107th Indianapolis 500
May 28 2023
Josef Newgarden won the 107th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, diving past Marcus Ericsson in the dramatic last sprint of a …
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Giroud seals win at Juve and Champions League spot for Milan
May 28 2023
Olivier Giroud secured Champions League qualification for AC Milan with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at troubled …
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