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India's Sundar ruled out of New Zealand T20 series
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India's Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand after being diagnosed with a …
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Czech family produces perfect pucks for Olympic ice hockey
AFP - 4h ago
The smell of rubber is everywhere as the ageing machine press coughs up a tray full of ice hockey pucks that will hit …
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Man City close to Guehi signing: Palace boss Glasner
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Manchester City are in the "final stages" of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager …
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Former world champion Joshua back in gym after horror crash
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Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for "mental strength therapy", just weeks after a car crash which killed two of …
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Italy international Raspadori leaves Atletico to join Atalanta
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Italian international Giacomo Raspadori has joined Atalanta, just six months after leaving Napoli for Atletico Madrid, …
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Alpine skiing World Cup races to go ahead in Crans-Montana
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Three races on the alpine skiing World Cup circuit will go ahead in Crans-Montana despite a fire that killed 40 and …
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Brabec and Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally
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American rider Ricky Brabec and Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah are in pole position to secure overall victory in the …
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Morocco expects as hosts face Senegal in Cup of Nations final
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Morocco are hoping the backing of a fervent home support can help them overcome Sadio Mane's Senegal in Sunday's Africa …
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Italy's Franzoni wins Wengen super-G for maiden World Cup victory
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Italy's Giovanni Franzoni warmed up for next month's Winter Olympics in perfect style on Friday as he registered his …
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Glasner to leave Crystal Palace at end of the season
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday that he will leave the Premier League club when his contract …
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Man City agree deal to sign Guehi: reports
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Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as they battle a defensive …
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Palace to face Bosnians Zrinjski in Conference League play-offs
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Crystal Palace will face Bosnian side Zrinjski for a spot in the UEFA Conference League last 16 after the sides were …
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'Nothing for me' with England set-up, says Toulon's Mercer
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Toulon's English No 8 Zach Mercer admitted Friday that there was "nothing" for him with the current England set-up, all …
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Arteta says consistency can fire Arsenal to special season
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Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal's impressive consistency should make them "very convinced" they can achieve …
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Van Nistelrooy to rejoin Dutch coaching team for World Cup
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Former Manchester United and Dutch international striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will rejoin the Netherlands coaching staff …
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Slot 'happy' to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON
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Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a …
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Verstappen motivated as Red Bull braces for F1 changes
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he's keen to get to grips with the new car Red Bull unveiled on Thursday …
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Career Grand Slam 'a dream' for Swiatek but not key focus in Melbourne
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Iga Swiatek said Friday it would be a dream to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but "grinding" …
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Coaches Regragui and Thiaw have suffered AFCON final heartbreak
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Rival 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final coaches in Rabat on Sunday, Walid Regragui of Morocco and Pape Thiaw of Senegal …
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Anisimova targets third Slam final in a row after breakout year
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A pumped-up Amanda Anisimova said Friday she will use expectation as motivation at the Australian Open after a …
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Defending champ Nick Taylor tied for lead at Sony Open
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Defending champion Nick Taylor carded eight birdies without a bogey to share the first-round lead with Kevin Roy on …
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Five memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals
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There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title …
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Sabalenka insists Australian Open not just between her and Swiatek
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka insisted Friday that the race to the Australian Open title was wide open and not just …
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McIntosh, Marchand grab medley victories in Austin, Ledecky wins again
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Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand cruised to 200m individual medley victories as US great Katie …
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Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger
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Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as …
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Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire, Frank in the firing line
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Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by …
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Sam Darnold: the 'old soul' QB tipped to win Super Bowl
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Sam Darnold loves listening to birds. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback even has an app, ready to identify the call of …
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Twenty-six charged in latest basketball gambling scandal
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Twenty-six people have been charged with fixing US college and Chinese professional basketball games in an alleged …
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Australian snowboarder Brockhoff quits ahead of Winter Olympics
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Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff announced her retirement Friday just weeks away from the Winter Olympics with a …
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Bills battle Broncos as Allen eyes Super Bowl
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Bruised and battle-hardened, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face Denver on Saturday as their star quarterback seeks to …
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Magic rally to top Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game
Jan 15 2026
German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis …
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Chiefs' Mahomes targets NFL 'Week 1' after knee surgery
Jan 15 2026
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he's aiming to be ready for week one of the 2026 NFL season after …
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Rabiot and AC Milan give Como French lesson to stay on Inter's heels
Jan 15 2026
Adrien Rabiot made sure that AC Milan stayed three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brilliant brace in …
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NBA Europe 'must respect tradition', says commissioner Silver
Jan 15 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday a planned European basketball league must "respect the traditions of European …
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French Olympic champion Papadakis claims she was under partner's 'control'
Jan 15 2026
France's 2022 Olympic ice dance champion Gabriella Papadakis has spoken out about the world of figure skating, telling …
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Frank says Spurs taking 'small steps' in right direction
Jan 15 2026
Thomas Frank believes Tottenham Hotspur are making progress, albeit with small steps, as he expressed his delight at the …
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Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'
Jan 15 2026
Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "has become more of an autocrat" and is too …
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Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France
Jan 15 2026
Cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France, will begin in 2027 by showcasing the beauty of the Scottish Borders …
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Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one
Jan 15 2026
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert …
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Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades
Jan 15 2026
Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense …
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Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage
Jan 15 2026
Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom won the car section of the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, while American Skyler …
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Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials
Jan 15 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at …
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England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile
Jan 15 2026
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal, the County Championship club announced on …
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Arbeloa must act fast to avert Real Madrid crisis
Jan 15 2026
In the space of just four days, Real Madrid lost a final to bitter rivals Barcelona, sacked coach Xabi Alonso and were …
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Top Bangladesh cricket official sacked amid World Cup row
Jan 15 2026
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday sacked a senior official after their leading men's cricketers went on …
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Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims
Jan 15 2026
French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after …
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Sincaraz, Sabalenka and late nights: Australian Open storylines
Jan 15 2026
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season, starts on Sunday in Melbourne.
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Alcaraz career Grand Slam at 22 would be 'crazy' - Federer
Jan 15 2026
Roger Federer said on Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz winning the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam aged …
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Error-strewn Keys crashes out to Mboko in Australian Open warm-up
Jan 15 2026
An erratic Madison Keys struck nearly 50 unforced errors Thursday as the Australian Open champion crashed out of her …
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Dupont's Toulouse face must-win Sale meeting with Champions Cup hopes on the line
Jan 15 2026
France superstar Antoine Dupont says six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse "do not have a choice" apart from beating …
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Sinner on semi-final collision course with Djokovic at Australian Open
Jan 15 2026
Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision …
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Japan to make bid to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035
Jan 15 2026
Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to …
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Sinner on semi-final collison course with Djokovic at Australian Open
Jan 15 2026
Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against France's Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision …
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Ledecky posts second-fastest 1500m free time ever in Pro Swim win
Jan 15 2026
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on …
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All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup
Jan 15 2026
New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the Rugby World Cup, after a scathing …
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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
Jan 15 2026
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious …
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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
Jan 15 2026
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to …
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Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior
Jan 14 2026
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to …
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Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Jan 14 2026
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended …
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Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga
Jan 14 2026
Bayern Munich came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cologne on Wednesday and restore their 11-point lead atop the …
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Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip
Jan 14 2026
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of …
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Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg
Jan 14 2026
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the …
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Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON
Jan 14 2026
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of …
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Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final
Jan 14 2026
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of …
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Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter
Jan 14 2026
Napoli risk further falling behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw by Parma on …
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UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Jan 14 2026
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football …
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Promoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after horror crash
Jan 14 2026
Anthony Joshua's promoter believes the former world heavyweight champion will eventually box again following a fatal car …
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Wales's Faletau set to miss bulk of Six Nations
Jan 14 2026
Wales suffered a fresh blow on Wednesday after it was announced veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau would miss the opening …
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England sweating on Fin Smith's fitness for Six Nations opener
Jan 14 2026
Fin Smith could miss England's Six Nations opener against Wales next month because of a calf injury.
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England rugby league coach Wane quits role
Jan 14 2026
Shaun Wane stepped down as England rugby league head coach with immediate effect on Wednesday.
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Mitchell hits ton as New Zealand down India to level ODI series
Jan 14 2026
Daryl Mitchell struck an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the …
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European basketball pioneer Schrempf lauds 'global' NBA
Jan 14 2026
On the eve of the first regular season NBA game in Germany, European basketball pioneer Detlef Schrempf is "proud" of …
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Spurs sign England midfielder Gallagher from Atletico Madrid
Jan 14 2026
Tottenham signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth a reported £34.7 million ($46.6 …
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UK interior minister says 'lost confidence' in police chief over Maccabi fan ban
Jan 14 2026
Britain's interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Wednesday she had lost confidence in the police chief who oversaw …
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Burkina Faso sack coach Traore after AFCON exit
Jan 14 2026
Burkina Faso sacked their coach Brama Traore and all of his staff on Wednesday following their exit of the African Cup …
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UK police chief blames AI for error in evidence over Maccabi fan ban
Jan 14 2026
An under-fire UK police chief on Wednesday blamed the use of AI for erroneous evidence given to MPs over the decision to …
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Amateur stuns star-studded field to win 'One Point Slam' in Melbourne
Jan 14 2026
Amateur Jordan Smith sensationally upset a star-studded field to collect a Aus$1 million (US$670,000) prize Wednesday by …
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Ofner celebrates early then loses in Australian Open qualifying
Jan 14 2026
Austria's Sebastian Ofner suffered a brutal exit from Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday when he celebrated too …
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From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth
Jan 14 2026
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely …
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Keys overcomes serve demons to win latest Australian Open warm-up
Jan 14 2026
Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys overcame some first-set serve wobbles to win her latest warm-up match …
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LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets
Jan 14 2026
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an "affordable and inclusive" Games on Tuesday as they prepared to open …
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Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Thunder halt Spurs losing streak
Jan 14 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a three-game losing streak against the San …
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Sinner in way as Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia
Jan 14 2026
Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be …
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Italian Olympians 'insulted' by torch relay snub
Jan 14 2026
Persistent complaints by former Italian Olympians that they had been snubbed as relay torchbearers in favour of …
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Man Utd appoint Carrick as manager to end of the season
Jan 14 2026
Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday, tasking him with …
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Rahm, Dechambeau, Smith snub PGA Tour offer to stay with LIV
Jan 14 2026
Major winners Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith all committed to stay with LIV Golf in 2026 on Tuesday, …
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Semenyo an instant hit as Man City close on League Cup final
Jan 13 2026
Antoine Semenyo made himself an instant Manchester City hero as Pep Guardiola's men took a giant stride towards the …
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Marseille put nine past sixth-tier Bayeux in French Cup
Jan 13 2026
Marseille progressed to the last 16 of the French Cup on Tuesday with an emphatic 9-0 win over amateur side Bayeux.
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Dortmund outclass Bremen to tighten grip on second spot
Jan 13 2026
Serhou Guirassy scored his first league goal since October as Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 3-0 at home on …
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Shiffrin reasserts slalom domination ahead of Olympics with Flachau win
Jan 13 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin bounced back under floodlights in Flachau, Austria, on Tuesday when she won the slalom for the sixth …
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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Tomlin resigns after 19 years: club
Jan 13 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin resigned on Tuesday in the wake of his team's NFL playoff exit, bringing the …
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Russell eager to face Scotland team-mates when Bath play Edinburgh
Jan 13 2026
Finn Russell is looking forward to the challenge of going up against several Scotland team-mates when Bath face …
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Undav scores again as Stuttgart sink Frankfurt to go third
Jan 13 2026
Nikolas Nartey nabbed a late winner and Deniz Undav continued his hot form as Stuttgart beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at …
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Vingegaard targets first Giro while thirsting for third Tour title
Jan 13 2026
Jonas Vingegaard said on Tuesday he plans to "mix it up a bit" in 2026 by racing the Giro d'Italia for the first time, …
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Alpine release reserve driver Doohan ahead of F1 season
Jan 13 2026
The Alpine Formula One team announced on Tuesday that it is parting ways with Australian driver Jack Doohan, who had …
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Toulouse's Ntamack out of crunch Champions Cup match against Sale
Jan 13 2026
Toulouse will face Sale in their 'must-win' Champions Cup tie at the weekend without international fly-half Romain …
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Gloucester sign Springbok World Cup-winner Kleyn
Jan 13 2026
Gloucester have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, the English Prem strugglers …
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Cancelo rejoins Barca on loan from Al-Hilal
Jan 13 2026
Defender Joao Cancelo rejoined Barcelona on Tuesday on loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal until the end of the …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to learn from League Cup pain ahead of Chelsea semi
Jan 13 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to learn from the pain of last season's League Cup semi-final exit as they prepare to …
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Try to be Mourinho and I'll fail: new Real Madrid coach Arbeloa
Jan 13 2026
New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa insisted Tuesday he would be himself at the helm of the Spanish giants rather than …
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Vingegaard targets Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double
Jan 13 2026
Danish cycling great Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia this year as he bids to become …
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Iwobi hails Nigerian 'unity' with Super Eagles set for Morocco AFCON semi
Jan 13 2026
Nigeria star Alex Iwobi on Tuesday hailed coach Eric Chelle for creating a team spirit which has taken the Super Eagles …
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