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Tsunami survivor Sasaki overcame tragedy to reach MLB
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Roki Sasaki is Major League Baseball's hottest new star but he had to struggle through adversity to get there, losing …
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'We're entertainers': Pegula backs Djokovic call to jazz up tennis
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Jessica Pegula has backed Novak Djokovic's call for more entertainment for fans, saying tennis should become less …
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Marathon man Draper warns Alcaraz he's in for a battle
Jan 18 2025
Marathon man Jack Draper says Carlos Alcaraz will have a battle on his hands when they meet in the Australian Open last …
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Hoffman, Hoey share PGA Tour lead in La Quinta
Jan 18 2025
Charley Hoffman, seeking a fifth US PGA Tour title at the age of 48, had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on Friday to …
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Japanese star Sasaki announces joining LA Dodgers
Jan 18 2025
Japanese prodigy Roki Sasaki announced on Friday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers following a frenzied Major League …
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Kvaratskhelia signs for Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli
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Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Friday completed a move to Paris Saint-Germain from Italian league leaders …
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Lille warm up for Liverpool clash by going third in Ligue 1, Monaco lose
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Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on …
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Man Utd and Scotland great Denis Law dies aged 84
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Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law has died at the age of 84, sparking a wave of heartfelt tributes to a man …
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Frankfurt heap more pain on Dortmund as Marmoush eyes Man City move
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Eintracht Frankfurt overcame the imminent departure of in-form Omar Marmoush to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home on …
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Frankfurt heap more pain on struggling Dortmund
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Eintracht Frankfurt overcame the pre-match loss of in-form Omar Marmoush to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home on …
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Denis Law, the king of Man Utd's 'holy trinity'
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With his eye for goal and effervescent personality, Denis Law was the darling of a generation as the Scotland striker …
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With Kvaratskhelia sale, Napoli turn page on historic Scudetto triumph
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain closes the book on Napoli's stunning 2023 Serie A title …
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Pochettino wants to see some Argentine spirit in his USA squad
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USA national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has been quick to praise the quality of American players but says he wants …
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Former Man Utd striker and 'football giant' Denis Law dies aged 84
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Former Manchester United and Scotland striker Denis Law, who has died at the age of 84, was hailed Friday as a "football …
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Sloppy Monaco stunned by Ligue 1 strugglers Montpellier
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Monaco's slump in form continued on Friday ahead of their return to Champions League action as the principality club …
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Frankfurt drop Marmoush against Dortmund, confirm Man City talks
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Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday left forward Omar Marmoush out of their matchday squad for the home clash with Borussia …
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Frankfurt drop Marmoush against Dortmund, confirm transfer talks
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Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday left forward Omar Marmoush out of their matchday squad for the home clash with Borussia …
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Sixers star Embiid sidelined with knee swelling
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Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will miss the team's upcoming three-game road trip with swelling in his …
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Kipchoge says there's more to come after London Marathon
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Eliud Kipchoge has dismissed speculation that the upcoming London Marathon will be his farewell race after confirming …
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Maresca says transfer speculation a 'disaster' for Chelsea
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Enzo Maresca said on Friday managing Chelsea during the January transfer window has been a "disaster", with players …
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Premier League title battle not a two-horse race, says Arteta
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Mikel Arteta said on Friday the Premier League title race cannot be boiled down to a straight shootout between Arsenal …
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Postecoglou defends Spurs' lack of action in transfer market
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Ange Postecoglou on Friday defended Tottenham's lack of activity in the January transfer window, saying the club is …
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Bayern's Palhinha back training after two-month injury absence
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Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his …
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Belgium sack national team coach Tedesco
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Belgium's football association on Friday announced the sacking of national team coach Domenico Tedesco after …
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Swiss von Allmen claims maiden World Cup win in Wengen Super-G
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Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen claimed a surprise maiden win in the men's World Cup Super-G race at home in Wengen on …
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Amorim warns chaotic Man Utd to brace for 'rollercoaster' ride
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Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United's season will continue to be a "rollercoaster" ride as players learn to …
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'Frustrated' McIlroy nine shots off Dubai pace, Rahm misses cut
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Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine …
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Shakeel and Rizwan lead Pakistan recovery in fog-hit first Test
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Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to lead a Pakistan fightback in the first Test against the …
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Mammoth Haaland contract 'exceptional news' for Man City: Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola said on Friday Erling Haaland's new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City is "exceptional news" …
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Djokovic 'big fan' of Collins' reaction to Melbourne hecklers
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Novak Djokovic called Danielle Collins' feisty reaction to Australian Open hecklers "funny" and "smart" after himself …
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Miami Dolphins chosen for NFL's first game in Spain
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The Miami Dolphins will feature in the first NFL game to be held in Spain as the league expands its international …
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Toulouse's Dupont 'fails to understand' Champions Cup format
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Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday the format of the Champions Cup is difficult to understand as the …
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Fired-up Djokovic sends Melbourne warning, Osaka bows out injured
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A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the …
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Djokovic suggests 'nice dancers' should come on court between sets
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Novak Djokovic said on Friday that tennis needs to be "more fun" and suggested dancers should be brought on court during …
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England's Watson retires from rugby due to injury
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England wing Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds, it was announced Friday.
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Liverpool's Slot braced for tough test against Brentford
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Arne Slot says the second half of the season will be even tougher than the first as he targets a record-equalling 20th …
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'Grounded' Gauff extends red-hot run to reach Melbourne last 16
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Coco Gauff said she just wanted to enjoy the ride after an eighth straight-sets win this season propelled her into the …
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Bathroom break point: Gauff's Marvel-lous outfit less than convenient
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Coco Gauff has wowed the crowds at the Australian Open this week and gained plenty of attention for her striking yellow …
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India cricketers to curb family time on tour after Australia defeat
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India's cricket board has capped the amount of time players can spend with their families on tour after a string of Test …
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Seales leaves Pakistan struggling at 86-4 in weather-hit first Test
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Jayden Seales grabbed three quick wickets to leave Pakistan struggling at 86-4 on the opening day of the first Test in …
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WSL club Arsenal appoint Slegers as new head coach
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Women's Super League club Arsenal on Friday announced the appointment of Renee Slegers as head coach on a permanent …
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'Not 19 anymore' but vintage Djokovic rolls into Melbourne next round
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A fired-up Novak Djokovic powered into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday in an ominous reminder of why he is …
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Haaland signs bumper new Man City deal until 2034
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Erling Haaland has signed a blockbuster new deal at Manchester City that will keep the prolific forward at the Etihad …
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Yazeed al-Rajhi and Sanders record maiden Dakar Rally triumphs
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Yazeed al-Rajhi made history on Friday by becoming the first driver from host nation Saudi Arabia to win the Dakar …
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Imperious Gauff rolls past Fernandez into Australian Open last 16
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Coco Gauff extended her unblemished start to the season with a straight-sets win over Leylah Fernandez on Friday to roll …
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Haaland signs new Man City deal until 2034
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Erling Haaland has signed a new 9.5-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034, the …
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'It sucks': stomach injury ends Osaka's Australian Open
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Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said "it sucks" after retiring Friday with a stomach muscle injury during …
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Giant-killing teen Mensik crashes out of Australian Open
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Giant-killing Jakub Mensik's Australian Open ended Friday at the hands of Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as the …
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Alcaraz vows to get kangaroo tattoo to go with maiden Melbourne crown
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Carlos Alcaraz plans to get a kangaroo tattoo should he win the Australian Open for the first time as he muscled into …
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Japan's only sumo grand master to retire
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Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only …
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Sabalenka fights on at Australian Open, Osaka bows out injured
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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with teenager Mirra …
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Naomi Osaka retires injured in Australian Open third round
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Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka retired with an injury during her third-round match against Belinda Bencic …
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Sabalenka fights on as Alcaraz muscles into Melbourne last 16
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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to the limit in setting up an Australian Open showdown with talented …
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Alcaraz drops set before muscling into Melbourne fourth round
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Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set before muscling his way into the Australian Open last 16 on Friday and edge closer to …
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Zverev zooms into Australian Open fourth round
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Second seed Alexander Zverev accelerated his march through the Australian Open on Friday with a straight-sets takedown …
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder rout Cavaliers
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged last week's defeat to the Cleveland …
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Dutch rider Hengeveld wins opening stage in women's Tour Down Under
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Dutch rider Daniek Hengeveld (Ceratizit-WNT) stole the opening stage of the women's Tour Down Under with a daring …
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Sabalenka 'at the limit' to keep Australian Open hat-trick alive
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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka blamed heavy balls and a slow court Friday as she dropped four serve games in a row …
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Sabalenka battles on, Gauff eyes Osaka clash in Australian Open 3rd round
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Aryna Sabalenka stayed on track for an Australian Open hat-trick Friday, while later Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set …
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Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell
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Brazilian striker Neymar said Thursday that former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe became "jealous" of his …
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Lone wrestler at sumo's highest rank set to retire
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Terunofuji is retiring from sumo, the ancient Japanese sport's governing body said Friday, potentially leaving it …
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Sabalenka digs deep to battle into Australian Open second week
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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to battle hard to beat Denmark's Clara Tauson 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 on Friday and reach …
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Atletico hold slender Liga lead as Spain's big two resume battle
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Atletico Madrid lead Spain's two giants by a whisker heading into the second half of the La Liga season, after racking …
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From French title challengers to also-rans, Lens lose their way
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Lens will measure up to Paris Saint-Germain this weekend at a time when the club who came close to winning the Ligue 1 …
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Liverpool bid to end title wobble, troubled Spurs face Everton battle
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Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend.
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Teenage dreams: Stars born as men's tennis shines bright in Melbourne
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A series of jaw-dropping upsets of top 10 players at the Australian Open by fearless teenagers has fuelled excitement at …
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Sinner hails 'amazing' Cahill with coach set to retire
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Jannik Sinner has paid tribute to master coach Darren Cahill after revealing that 2025 will mark the final year of their …
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Tennis great Shriver says trophies stolen after LA fires
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US tennis great Pam Shriver revealed on Thursday that a horde of major trophies from her Hall of Fame career were stolen …
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Panama football boss suspended for calling player 'fat'
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The Panamanian Football Federation said Thursday FIFA had banned its boss Manuel Arias from performing his functions for …
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600 police on duty for Israeli club's 'high-risk' Paris basketball clash
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Hundreds of Paris police officers were deployed on Thursday for a basketball match classified as "high-risk" due to the …
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Endrick extra-time brace helps Real Madrid past Celta in Copa del Rey
Jan 16 2025
Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to …
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Diallo's 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man Utd against Southampton
Jan 16 2025
Amad Diallo scored a sensational 12-minute hat-trick as Manchester United roared back to beat Premier League basement …
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Allen and Jackson promise NFL playoff spectacle
Jan 16 2025
Two of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL, both contenders for the league's Most Valuable Player award, go …
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Gauff, Osaka on collision course as Australian Open hits 3rd round
Jan 16 2025
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash as the Australian Open enters the third round on Friday while …
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PGA Tour event near LA fire disaster to be moved: official
Jan 16 2025
Next month's Genesis Invitational PGA Tour event due to be staged near the carnage of the Los Angeles fire disaster at …
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Peru sack Fossati after failure to ignite World Cup push
Jan 16 2025
Peru sacked Jorge Fossati on Thursday after the veteran coach failed to resuscitate the country's hapless bid to reach …
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Kvaratskhelia bids farewell to Napoli in social media video
Jan 16 2025
Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia posted a video on social media on Thursday to announce his departure from Serie A …
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Collins tells Australian Open hecklers: 'You pay my bills'
Jan 16 2025
American tennis star Danielle Collins sarcastically thanked Australian Open hecklers for "paying my bills" after she …
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Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in Australian Open late-night epic
Jan 16 2025
Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev was dumped out in the Australian Open second round by 19-year-old qualifier …
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Surf star Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Green dies
Jan 16 2025
Surf star Kelly Slater paid tribute on Thursday to Alan Green, the man who launched his career, after the co-founder of …
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Teen qualifier Tien stuns Medvedev as Sinner roars back in Melbourne
Jan 16 2025
Teenage qualifier Learner Tien stunned last year's Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in an epic match ending at …
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Trump vows LA 28 will be "greatest games" say organizers
Jan 16 2025
US President-elect Donald Trump has given his backing to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, vowing they will be the …
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LIV Golf sign United States broadcast deal with Fox Sports
Jan 16 2025
LIV Golf has signed a multi-year broadcast deal in the United States with Fox Sports, the first time the Saudi-backed …
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West Ham face 'complicated' transfer window says Potter
Jan 16 2025
Graham Potter admits West Ham face a "complicated" transfer window after Fulham boss Marco Silva shut down talk of …
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McIlroy hits 'scrappy' two-under first round on Dubai return
Jan 16 2025
Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season underway with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, …
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Sinner roars back in Melbourne as Swiatek sets up Raducanu clash
Jan 16 2025
World number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner roared back to surge into the Australian Open third round on …
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Rajhi takes overall Dakar car lead on penultimate stage
Jan 16 2025
Saudi driver Yazeed al-Rajhi took the lead in the overall car standings at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after …
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Punishing Paolini sprints into third round at Australian Open
Jan 16 2025
Fourth seed Jasmine Paolini shook off some early nerves to sail into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday …
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Racing's Farrell back from injury for Champions Cup match against Stormers
Jan 16 2025
Former England captain Owen Farrell will make his comeback from injury for Racing 92 against the Stormers in Paris this …
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Schareina wins penultimate bike stage but Sanders on course for Dakar victory
Jan 16 2025
Spanish rider Tosha Schareina won a fog-shortened penultimate bike stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Thursday …
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Arsenal optimistic in Premier League title race: Raya
Jan 16 2025
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya believes his title-chasing side can catch Liverpool after closing the gap on the Premier …
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'Nervous' teen star Fonseca out of Australian Open after thriller
Jan 16 2025
Teenage rising star Joao Fonseca said nerves got the better of him after being bundled out of the Australian Open by …
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Sinner drops rare set en route to Australian Open third round
Jan 16 2025
World number one Jannik Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches on Thursday before surging back to keep …
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Pakistan, West Indies seek to improve from Test Championship lows
Jan 16 2025
Pakistan and West Indies vowed a strong finish when they meet in the first Test in Multan on Friday despite dragging up …
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Swiatek powers into Raducanu clash as Fritz sends Melbourne warning
Jan 16 2025
Iga Swiatek romped into a third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open on Thursday while Taylor Fritz …
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Teen star Fonseca out of Australian Open in five-set thriller
Jan 16 2025
Teenage rising star Joao Fonseca was bundled out in the Australian Open second round on Thursday by wily Italian Lorenzo …
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'I had 10 minutes': Lys makes most of Australian Open second chance
Jan 16 2025
Eva Lys's bags were packed and her flight booked. But now the German is into the third round of a Grand Slam for the …
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Swiatek powers into Raducanu clash as Fritz fires Melbourne warning
Jan 16 2025
Iga Swiatek romped into a third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu in the Australian Open on Thursday while Taylor Fritz …
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Olympic push for kho kho, India's ancient tag sport
Jan 16 2025
The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament …
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Dangerous Fritz sets up Monfils clash at Australian Open
Jan 16 2025
Fired-up Taylor Fritz scorched through to an Australian Open third-round clash against Gael Monfils with another …
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Jabeur finds it 'hard to breathe' as asthma flares up in Melbourne
Jan 16 2025
A bad bout of asthma nearly derailed the comeback of former world number two Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open on …
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Swiatek powers on as Sinner, Medevedev top men's Melbourne bill
Jan 16 2025
Iga Swiatek romped into a showdown with Emma Raducanu in early Australian Open second-round action Thursday ahead of …
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