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Liverpool on brink of title after Arsenal held by Palace
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Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace …
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Jovic shoots AC Milan into Italian Cup final with derby double
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Luka Jovic fired AC Milan into the final of the Italian Cup with a brace in Wednesday's convincing 3-0 derby win over …
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Former USA boss Arena suggests Pochettino doesn't 'understand' role
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Former USA head coach Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentina Mauricio Pochettino to the role, saying …
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Bilbao edge Las Palmas to close on Champions League qualification
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Inaki Williams fired Athletic Bilbao to a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Wednesday to strengthen their …
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Swiatek hardened by going 'through the worst' after doping ban
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Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has "been through the …
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Rohit, Boult star as Mumbai surge into IPL top four
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Star batsman Rohit Sharma smashed 76 and pace bowler Trent Boult claimed 4-26 as Mumbai Indians thrashed Sunrisers …
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Swiatek glad for high expectations ahead of Madrid title defence
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Iga Swiatek says she has grown accustomed to the high pressure of expectations she shoulders each clay-court season and …
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McIlroy says his Masters win 'resonated' with public
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Masters champion Rory McIlroy said the public's reaction to his enthralling victory at Augusta National had shown that …
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Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph
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Tadej Pogacar powered up the steepest part of the final Ardennes hill Wednesday to reclaim the Fleche Wallonne classic …
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Olazabal to return as European Ryder Cup vice-captain
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Jose Maria Olazabal will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe's Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black in September, …
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Sabalenka expecting 'big chance' to win on Madrid clay
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she will have "big chances" to perform well on clay this season, should she …
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Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win
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Blessing Muzarabani's nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by three wickets …
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Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Man City: Nunes
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Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City's "Premier League trophy" after a poor …
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Muzarabani takes six as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe 174 to win
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Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani's second-best career haul of 6-72 restricted Bangladesh to 255 in their second innings …
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Lakers level NBA playoff series, Pacers and Thunder win again
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Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 …
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Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory in Saudi-hosted finals
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on …
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A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis
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From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" …
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Guardiola joy as Man City go third after dramatic win over Villa
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Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange …
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Celtics star Tatum 'doubtful' for game two against Magic
Apr 22 2025
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been listed as "doubtful" for game two of defending champion Boston's NBA playoff …
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Former England star Flintoff reveals mental battle after car crash
Apr 22 2025
Former England star Andrew Flintoff has revealed the extent of the mental health struggles he has endured since his …
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PSG draw with Nantes to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1
Apr 22 2025
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 game on Tuesday, a result which maintains …
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Olmo fires Liga leaders Barca past Mallorca
Apr 22 2025
Barcelona inched closer to the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear …
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Defending champion Korda chases first win of season at Chevron Championship
Apr 22 2025
Nelly Korda heads into her title defense in the Chevron Championship seeking her first victory of 2025, a stark contrast …
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Nunes strikes at the death as Man City sink Villa to boost top-five bid
Apr 22 2025
Matheus Nunes scored a priceless stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat top five-rivals Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday …
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Rahul powers Delhi to big win over Lucknow in IPL
Apr 22 2025
India's KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 57 to steer Delhi Capitals to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants …
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Colombian cycling star 'Lucho' Herrera denies murder conspiracy
Apr 22 2025
Retired Colombian star cyclist Luis "Lucho" Herrera has denied claims by ex-paramilitary fighters seeking to implicate …
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Saka injury 'nothing serious' as Arteta weighs Arsenal options
Apr 22 2025
Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka has a "good chance to play" in Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace …
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Skipper Shanto leads Bangladesh fightback in Zimbabwe Test
Apr 22 2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto's batting heroics on Tuesday pushed Bangladesh's second innings lead to 112 on the third day of …
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Ex-England star Youngs to retire from rugby
Apr 22 2025
England's most-capped men's rugby international Ben Youngs announced Tuesday that he will retire from the professional …
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Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe returning for World Cup
Apr 22 2025
Former women's world player of the year, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has come out of international retirement to play in …
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Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return: Ancelotti
Apr 22 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in …
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India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden cricket awards
Apr 22 2025
India paceman Jasprit Bumrah has been named as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in the 2025 edition of the …
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Pistons snap NBA playoff skid, vintage Leonard leads Clippers
Apr 22 2025
The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York …
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Duplantis kicks off Diamond League amid Johnson-led changing landscape
Apr 22 2025
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis heads up a stellar cast of athletes kicking off the 16th Diamond League season in Xiamen on …
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Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?
Apr 22 2025
Paris has everything -- stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French …
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Biles 'not so sure' about competing at Los Angeles Olympics
Apr 22 2025
American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she …
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'I don't miss tennis' says Nadal
Apr 22 2025
Rafael Nadal insisted on Monday that he doesn't "miss tennis" after being honoured with a Sporting Icon award at the …
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Battling Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes
Apr 21 2025
Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for a …
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Forest see off Spurs to boost Champions League hopes
Apr 21 2025
Nottingham Forest beat struggling Tottenham 2-1 on Monday, bouncing back from two defeats to strengthen their push for …
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Bucks' Lillard upgraded to 'questionable' for game 2 v Pacers
Apr 21 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Damian Lillard to "questionable" to play in game two of their NBA playoff series …
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Duplantis and Biles win Laureus World Sports Awards
Apr 21 2025
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and American gymnast Simone Biles shared the top honours on Monday at the annual …
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The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'
Apr 21 2025
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a …
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Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League
Apr 21 2025
Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were …
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AI only just beginning to revolutionize the NBA game
Apr 21 2025
It's not a scene out of the future, but a reality on the hard courts of today.
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Gill, Sudharsan help toppers Gujarat boss Kolkata in IPL
Apr 21 2025
Shubman Gill led from the front with his 55-ball 90 to help Gujarat Titans hammer holders Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 …
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Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke
Apr 21 2025
Leeds are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League after Joel Piroe scored four goals in a 6-0 demolition of Stoke …
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Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri
Apr 21 2025
Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending …
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Korir wins Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri
Apr 21 2025
Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending …
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Pope Francis inspired IOC president Bach to create refugee team
Apr 21 2025
Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, inspired International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to create the …
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Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for 'good things' at Liverpool: Van Dijk
Apr 21 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for "a lot of good things" even if he …
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Pope's death prompts CONI to call for sporting postponements, minute's silence
Apr 21 2025
The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) called for all sporting events due to take place in Italy on Monday to be …
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The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football
Apr 21 2025
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a …
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Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title
Apr 21 2025
Jelena Ostapenko stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the WTA event in Stuttgart on Monday, …
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Zhao sets up all-China clash after beating 2024 world snooker finalist Jones
Apr 21 2025
Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to reach the second round of the world snooker championships after beating last …
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Mehidy's five wickets help Bangladesh fight back in first Zimbabwe Test
Apr 21 2025
Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Monday trailing by only 25 runs after spinner …
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Real Madrid hold minute's silence as La Liga mourns Pope Francis
Apr 21 2025
Real Madrid players observed a minute's silence before training on Monday as tributes poured in from across La Liga …
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Zimbabwe lead first Test despite Bangladesh spinner Mehidy's five wickets
Apr 21 2025
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets as Bangladesh managed to restrict Zimbabwe to 273 on Monday for a modest …
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Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points
Apr 21 2025
Oscar Piastri left Jeddah the new world championship leader after another statement win in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded
Apr 21 2025
Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the …
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Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win
Apr 21 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on …
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Three talking points from the Premier League
Apr 21 2025
Liverpool closed to within one win of the Premier League title, while Leicester's relegation was confirmed on Sunday …
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Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start
Apr 21 2025
Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero …
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Swede Lingblad gets first win in just third LPGA start
Apr 21 2025
Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero …
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Thunder crush Grizzlies, Celtics and Cavs open NBA playoffs with wins
Apr 21 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff …
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Padres say slugger Arraez 'stable' after scary collision
Apr 21 2025
San Diego Padres slugger Luis Arraez was in stable condition after being stretchered off the field and taken to hospital …
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Thunder rumble to record win over Grizzlies, Celtics top Magic in NBA playoff openers
Apr 21 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, grabbing the most lopsided game-one win in …
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Higgo holds on for win after Dahmen's late collapse
Apr 21 2025
South Africa's Garrick Higgo held on to win the PGA Tour's Punta Cana Championship on Sunday by a stroke, taking …
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo named NBA MVP finalists
Apr 20 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis …
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Thomas ends long wait with playoff win over Novak
Apr 20 2025
Justin Thomas defeated Andrew Novak in a playoff to win the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage and claim his first victory since …
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Linesman hit by projectile as Saint-Etienne edge toward safety
Apr 20 2025
Saint-Etienne beat bitter rivals Lyon 2-1 on Sunday in a Ligue 1 derby overshadowed by a 45-minute interruption after an …
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Mallia guides Toulouse to Top 14 win over Stade Francais
Apr 20 2025
Argentina international Juan Cruz Mallia racked up 17 points to guide Top 14 leaders Toulouse to a hard-fought 27-20 win …
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Valverde stunner saves Real Madrid title hopes against Bilbao
Apr 20 2025
Fede Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the …
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Pina strikes twice as Barca rout Chelsea in Champions League semi
Apr 20 2025
Women's Champions League holders Barcelona dominated Chelsea as they claimed a 4-1 semi-final first leg victory on …
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Leaders Inter level with Napoli after falling to late Orsolini stunner at Bologna
Apr 20 2025
Inter Milan remained level with Napoli at the top of Serie A after Riccardo Orsolini fired Bologna to a last-gasp 1-0 …
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Leverkusen held at Pauli to put Bayern on cusp of title
Apr 20 2025
Bayer Leverkusen were held 1-1 at St Pauli on Sunday, leaving Bayern Munich needing just five points from their …
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Ligue 1 derby interrupted after assistant referee hit by projectile
Apr 20 2025
The Ligue 1 derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was interrupted for 45 minutes just before half-time on Sunday after an …
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Leclerc bags Ferrari first podium of the year
Apr 20 2025
Ferrari received a boost after a sluggish start to the season on Sunday with Charles Leclerc claiming the team's first …
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Ligue 1 derby halted after assistant referee hit by projectile
Apr 20 2025
The Ligue 1 derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was interrupted just before half-time on Sunday evening after an …
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Thunder rumble with record win over Memphis in playoff opener
Apr 20 2025
The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, the 51 point margin representing …
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Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
Apr 20 2025
McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the …
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David rediscovers teeth as Chevalier loses some in nervy Lille win
Apr 20 2025
Lille moved back into the Ligue 1 top four on Sunday as Nice revived their European challenge by ending a five match …
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Leicester relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool close in on title
Apr 20 2025
Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title on Sunday with a …
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Piastri wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Verstappen second
Apr 20 2025
McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the …
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Kohli, Rohit star as Bengaluru and Mumbai win in IPL
Apr 20 2025
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 73 and Rohit Sharma struck form with 76 not out in match-winning knocks for Royal …
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Birthday boy Zverev roars back to form with Munich win
Apr 20 2025
Germany's world number three Alexander Zverev celebrated his 28th birthday in style on Sunday easing to the ATP Munich …
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Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool to brink of title, Leicester relegated
Apr 20 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title as his late strike sealed a 1-0 win that …
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Guirassy helps Dortmund past Gladbach, putting top-four in sight
Apr 20 2025
Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-2 on Sunday, keeping alive their slim hopes …
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Alexander-Arnold lauds 'special' Liverpool moments
Apr 20 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold refused to quash speculation he will leave Liverpool for Real Madrid at the end of the season …
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Rohit, Suryakumar on song as Mumbai hammer Chennai in IPL
Apr 20 2025
India captains Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav struck unbeaten half-centuries to power Mumbai Indians to a nine-wicket …
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Dortmund beat Gladbach to keep top-four hopes alive
Apr 20 2025
Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-2 on Sunday, keeping their slim hopes of …
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Maresca leaves celebrations to players after Chelsea sink Fulham
Apr 20 2025
Enzo Maresca claimed Chelsea's players deserved the chance to enjoy the acclaim of their fans after he made an abrupt …
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Man Utd 'lack a lot' admits Amorim after Wolves loss
Apr 20 2025
Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United "lack a lot" after Wolves' 1-0 win at Old Trafford exposed the flaws in his …
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Rune defeats Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open
Apr 20 2025
Holger Rune beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Sunday to win the Barcelona Open for the first time.
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Arteta hopes Arsenal star Saka will be fit to face PSG
Apr 20 2025
Mikel Arteta hopes Bukayo Saka will be fit for Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain after …
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Arsenal make Liverpool wait for title party, Chelsea beat Fulham
Apr 20 2025
Arsenal made sure Liverpool cannot secure the Premier League title on Sunday by cruising to a 4-0 victory at 10-man …
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Outsider Skjelmose in Amstel Gold heist ahead of Pogacar and Evenepoel
Apr 20 2025
Up-and-coming Danish Lidl-Trek rider Mattias Skjelmose edged cycling giants Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel in a …
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Sabalenka to face Ostapenko in Stuttgart final
Apr 20 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the Stuttgart Open WTA event on …
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Arsenal stroll makes Liverpool wait for title as Ipswich face relegation
Apr 20 2025
Arsenal made Liverpool wait to be crowned Premier League champions as Leandro Trossard inspired a 4-0 win that pushed …
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Kohli, Padikkal guide Bengaluru to revenge win over Punjab
Apr 20 2025
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal hit half-centuries to steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a seven-wicket win over …
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Ostapenko eases past Alexandrova into Stuttgart final
Apr 20 2025
Latvian Jelena Ostapenko cruised through her semi-final against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Stuttgart WTA on Sunday, …
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Zimbabwe on top in first Test after Bangladesh out for 191
Apr 20 2025
Zimbabwe finished the first day of the first Test in a commanding position at 67-0 after an inspired bowling performance …
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De Bruyne 'surprised' over Man City exit
Apr 20 2025
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he was "a bit surprised" to be told his glittering Manchester City career will finish at …
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