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Gigi Riva, the thunderclap who stayed true to his Sardinian 'family'
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Sardinia was mourning the loss of a sporting deity on Monday after the death of former Italy striker Luigi "Gigi" Riva, …
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France's Jelonch limps out of Six Nations contention
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France flanker Anthony Jelonch will miss the upcoming Six Nations with a right knee injury, coach Fabien Galthie …
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George embraces England captaincy pressure despite Farrell scrutiny
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Jamie George said on Monday "pressure is a privilege" as he prepared to take over as England captain despite seeing the …
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Nigeria not worried about lack of goals after reaching AFCON last 16
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Nigeria star Moses Simon dismissed concerns about the Super Eagles' misfiring attack after they needed an own goal to …
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England's Farrell to join Racing 92, putting doubt over Test future
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England fly-half Owen Farrell will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season, the French Top 14 club announced …
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Gatland ready to welcome back Rees-Zammit if NFL 'dream' fades
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Wales coach Warren Gatland said Monday he was ready to keep the door open for Louis Rees-Zammit's return to rugby should …
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Tajikistan reach Asian Cup knockouts, China on brink of exit
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Debutants Tajikistan struck twice late on to beat Lebanon 2-1 and reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Monday but …
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Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to seal AFCON last-16 spot
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A first-half Opa Sangante own goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Monday as the Super Eagles clinched …
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Hosts Ivory Coast facing AFCON exit after Equatorial Guinea humbling
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Ivory Coast slipped to the brink of a humiliating exit from the Africa Cup of Nations as the hosts suffered a 4-0 …
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Toothless China on brink of early Asian Cup exit
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China coach Aleksandar Jankovic said it was "difficult to expect more" after a 1-0 loss to Qatar on Monday left their …
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'Big dream' as debutants Tajikistan reach Asian Cup last 16
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Tajikistan's coach said it was "a big dream" after his side marched into the knockout rounds of their first Asian Cup …
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Paris Olympics: 13 rejected for torch relay for drugs, Islamism
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French security forces have rejected 13 people who were selected to take part in the torch relay for the Paris Olympics, …
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Debutants Tajikistan reach Asian Cup knockouts, China on brink
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Debutants Tajikistan struck twice late on to beat Lebanon 2-1 and reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Monday but …
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China's Asian Cup hopes hanging by thread after Qatar loss
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China's Asian Cup hopes were hanging by a thread Monday after a 1-0 loss to already qualified hosts and holders Qatar …
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Debutants Tajikistan fight back to reach Asian Cup knockouts
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Debutants Tajikistan sealed a place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup on Monday with a battling 2-1 win over …
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Pochettino seeks 'passport' to Wembley to kickstart Chelsea career
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Mauricio Pochettino issued a rallying cry to the Chelsea support as his side aim to turn around a 1-0 first leg deficit …
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Borthwick wants England to 'hit the ground running' in Six Nations
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England coach Steve Borthwick has urged his side to "hit the ground running" as they bid to improve their poor recent …
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Galthie's France 'to miss' injured Jelonch during Six Nations
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France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Monday they are disappointed to be without Anthony Jelonch for the Six Nations …
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Farrell says conservative approach best for Six Nations title defence
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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said on Monday he was not a believer in the four-year World Cup cycle and a radical …
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Alcaraz targeting 'best level' to beat Zverev at Australian Open
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Carlos Alcaraz said he would have to play at his "best level" in his Australian Open quarter-final with Alexander Zverev …
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Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors
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Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team's shock defeat to …
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China's Zheng draws on Li Na advice to make Australian Open last eight
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Zheng Qinwen drew on advice from Chinese great Li Na to match her exploits at the US Open last year by storming into the …
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Palestine eye 'historic' win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive
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Forward Tamer Seyam and his teammates "want to make a historic achievement for Palestine" when they face Hong Kong on …
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'Calm' Kalinskaya taking maiden Grand Slam quarter-final in stride
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Unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya said Monday she was focused on the job at hand and was not feeling the nerves after …
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Arnold hits back at suggestions Australia too negative at Asian Cup
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A prickly Graham Arnold hit back on Monday at suggestions that his Australia team are too defensive as the title …
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Medvedev 'ready' to make Australian Open title breakthrough
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Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev said Monday he is good enough to take the next step and go all the way to the title …
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Awesome Alcaraz storms into Australian Open quarter-final against Zverev
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Carlos Alcaraz raced into an Australian Open quarter-final against Alexander Zverev on Monday, producing a fearsome …
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Stimac looks to late show in must-win Asian Cup clash
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Igor Stimac said his goal-shy India will try and wear down Syria and look to hit them late on in a must-win Asian Cup …
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Football gives fans 'last outlet to support Hong Kong'
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All international football comes with displays of pride and heritage, but for Hong Kong fans, it is more than that.
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Zverev wins five-setter to reach Australian Open quarters
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Alexander Zverev overcame a fierce challenge from Britain's Cameron Norrie to make the Australian Open quarter-finals …
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Russia's Kalinskaya reaches maiden Grand Slam quarter-final
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Unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya powered into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday with a straight-sets thumping …
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French gloom clouds Paris Olympics, six months from start
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Political bickering, ongoing grumbling about ticket prices and disruption to everyday life are souring the mood in the …
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Medvedev into Australian Open quarters, qualifier upsets Azarenka
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Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana …
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Medvedev marches into Australian Open quarter-finals
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Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev overcame stubborn resistance from Portugal's Nuno Borges to book a place in the …
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Yastremska hopes Ukraine proud of Australian Open exploits
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Fearless Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska said she hoped she had made her war-torn country proud by reaching a …
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Qualifier Yastremska ousts Azarenka at Australian Open, Alcaraz in action
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Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the Australian Open …
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Five Olympic stars to watch in Paris
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When the Paris Olympics open in six months' time on July 26, these five stars will be expected to light up the venues, …
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Delight for Mahomes, anguish for Allen as Chiefs foil Bills again
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said his team had shown they could handle any NFL environment after …
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Jokic nets season-high 42 to lead NBA Nuggets over Wizards
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Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets …
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Emotional Svitolina retires injured from Australian Open
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Elina Svitolina retired in tears from her Australian Open fourth-round match against unseeded Czech player Linda Noskova …
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Chiefs and Lions grab spots in NFL's conference championships
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The Kansas City Chiefs reached the AFC Championship game for the sixth straight year while the Detroit Lions will play …
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American Nick Dunlap becomes first amateur since 1991 to win PGA Tour event
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Reigning US Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur since 1991 to win a PGA Tour title, winning a …
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Lions down Bucs to set up 49ers showdown
Jan 21 2024
The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 to reach their first NFC Championship game in 33 years in the …
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Marseille, holders Toulouse out of French Cup after shoot-outs
Jan 21 2024
Marseille and defending champions Toulouse were knocked out of the French Cup in the last 32 on Sunday, both falling in …
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Morocco coach admits to AFCON blunders after DR Congo draw
Jan 21 2024
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he blundered as his team drew 1-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations Group F draw against the …
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Rampant Girona keep Liga lead, Madrid and Barca triumph
Jan 21 2024
Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a …
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Vlahovic double lifts Juventus to top of Serie A
Jan 21 2024
Juventus won 3-0 at Lecce on Sunday to move to the top of Serie A and bring down the curtain on a weekend dominated by …
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'Too old' South African Zwane too good for Namibia in AFCON
Jan 21 2024
Themba Zwane, a 34-year-old once deemed too old for international football, scored twice as South Africa trounced …
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Dovbyk hat-trick as Girona thrash Sevilla to reclaim Liga lead
Jan 21 2024
Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a …
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Salah to leave Egypt squad and return to Liverpool for injury rehab
Jan 21 2024
Mohamed Salah will leave the Egypt squad at the Africa Cup of Nations to continue treatment on a hamstring injury at his …
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Saudis toil into Asian Cup last 16, Thailand inch closer
Jan 21 2024
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan …
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'If you're silent on racism, you're complicit', says Maignan
Jan 21 2024
AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Sunday said clubs, fans and legal authorities who ignore racism in football …
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Ko wins Tournament of Champions for 20th career LPGA title
Jan 21 2024
New Zealand's Lydia Ko won her 20th career LPGA title on Sunday, firing a two-under par 70 in the final round to capture …
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Alcaraz eyes Australian Open quarters as Azarenka dares to dream
Jan 21 2024
Carlos Alcaraz faces unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic as he bids to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday …
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Holders La Rochelle beat Sale to reach Champions Cup last 16
Jan 21 2024
Holders La Rochelle booked their place in the knockout stage of the Champions Cup with a hard-fought 37-24 win over Sale …
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Klopp expects Salah to return to Liverpool for injury rehab
Jan 21 2024
Jurgen Klopp said it "makes sense" for Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool from representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of …
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Saudis labour into Asian Cup last 16, Thailand inch closer
Jan 21 2024
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Jan 21 2024
Liverpool restored a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League while Arsenal breathed new life into their title …
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Torres treble fires Barca to vital win at Betis
Jan 21 2024
Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick to inspire Barcelona to a thrilling 4-2 win over Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga and keep …
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Saudi Arabia beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan to reach Asian Cup last 16
Jan 21 2024
Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan …
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Jota, Nunez step into Salah's shoes to send Liverpool five points clear
Jan 21 2024
Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Diogo …
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Tanzanian hopes of historic AFCON victory dashed by 10-man Zambia
Jan 21 2024
Tanzania had hopes of a first Africa Cup of Nations win after 44 years dashed when 10-man Zambia snatched a late 1-1 …
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Advantage Leverkusen as Bremen end 16-year wait for Bayern victory
Jan 21 2024
Mitchell Weiser stunned his former club with the only goal as Werder Bremen beat Bayern Munich 1-0 on Sunday, keeping …
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Madrid snatch wild comeback win over furious Almeria
Jan 21 2024
Real Madrid produced a controversial comeback to beat winless Almeria 3-2 on Sunday and move provisionally top of La …
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'We played like it didn't matter' says Tuchel after shock Bayern loss
Jan 21 2024
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said his team "played today like it didn't matter", calling the shock 1-0 home loss …
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Racism in European football - league by league
Jan 21 2024
The racist abuse suffered by AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan at Udinese and Coventry midfielder Kasey Palmer in an …
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Carvajal seals Madrid's wild comeback win over Almeria
Jan 21 2024
Real Madrid produced a controversial comeback to beat winless Almeria 3-2 on Sunday and move provisionally top of La …
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Ghana coach Hughton hopeful of avoiding another early AFCON exit
Jan 21 2024
Ghana head into Monday's crucial Africa Cup of Nations meeting with Mozambique desperate to avoid a repeat of their …
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Advantage Leverkusen as Bremen stun Bayern Munich
Jan 21 2024
Mitchell Weiser stunned his former club with the only goal as Werder Bremen defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 on Sunday, …
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Sheffield United hold West Ham thanks to late penalty drama
Jan 21 2024
Oli McBurnie scored a penalty 12 minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Sheffield United against West Ham …
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Morocco held by DR Congo, forced to wait to seal AFCON last-16 spot
Jan 21 2024
Morocco will have to wait to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after being held to a 1-1 draw …
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Strasser upsets favourites to win Kitzbuehel slalom
Jan 21 2024
Germany's Linus Strasser produced a thrilling second run to win the men's World Cup slalom at Kitzbuehel on Sunday.
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McIlroy wins 'really cool' fourth Dubai Desert Classic title
Jan 21 2024
Rory McIlroy won a "really cool" record fourth Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday by one shot after storming back from …
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'Stand up to racism' says AC Milan keeper Maignan
Jan 21 2024
AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Sunday called for clubs, fans and the legal system to stand up to racism in …
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'So one-sided': crowds fire up Middle East teams at Asian Cup
Jan 21 2024
If Japan, South Korea or Australia are to win the Asian Cup in Qatar they will have to do it the hard way in the face of …
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McIlroy wins fourth Dubai Desert Classic title
Jan 21 2024
Rory McIlroy won a record fourth Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday by one shot after storming back from a 10-shot …
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Shiffrin wins Jasna slalom for 95th World Cup victory
Jan 21 2024
American Mikaela Shiffrin kept her nerve to bag a record-extending 95th career World Cup win as she snuck to victory in …
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Injured Salah convinced AFCON success will come 'sooner or later'
Jan 21 2024
Mohamed Salah said Sunday he is convinced he will win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt "sooner or later" but …
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Leverkusen's Palacios ruled out with injury, Frimpong cleared
Jan 21 2024
Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen announced the loss of injured midfielder Exequiel Palacios "for the time being" on …
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China's Shi downs Lee to win India Open badminton
Jan 21 2024
Shi Yuqi overcame a stiff challenge from Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong to clinch his second India Open badminton title on …
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Asian Cup game 'most important in our history' says Tajikistan coach
Jan 21 2024
Tajikistan's final group match at the Asian Cup on Monday is the "most important game in our history", coach Petar Segrt …
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Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Jan 21 2024
Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on …
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Rublev wears down De Minaur to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Jan 21 2024
Fifth seed Andrey Rublev tamed a battling Alex de Minaur in five gruelling sets to shatter home hopes and make his …
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Russell and Darge named co-captains for Scotland in Six Nations
Jan 21 2024
Fly-half Finn Russell and flanker Rory Darge have been named co-captains for Scotland ahead of the 2024 Six Nations, …
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Sweden's Jakobsen in Kitzbuehel slalom pole
Jan 21 2024
Kristoffer Jakobsen clocked the fastest first run in the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel on Sunday.
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England batsman Brook leaving tour of India for personal reasons
Jan 21 2024
Middle-order batsman Harry Brook is to leave England's tour of India and return home "with immediate effect for personal …
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Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open
Jan 21 2024
Japan's shock defeat to Iraq and South Korea's late draw with Jordan make it harder than ever to predict who will lift …
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'This is best Nigeria team I've played in': Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong
Jan 21 2024
Born in the Netherlands and educated in England, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has not looked back at …
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Australian champion swimmer Horton calls it quits
Jan 21 2024
Australian champion swimmer Mack Horton, a fierce anti-doping campaigner, called time on his career Sunday just months …
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Sinner blasts past Khachanov into Australian Open last eight
Jan 21 2024
In-form Jannik Sinner sent last year's semi-finalist Karen Khachanov tumbling out of the Australian Open Sunday as he …
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'Fire still burns' for hungry Djokovic at Australian Open
Jan 21 2024
Novak Djokovic said the fire "is still burning" after outclassing Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the …
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Sabalenka 'stronger' now than during Australian Open title breakthrough
Jan 21 2024
Ruthless world number two Aryna Sabalenka warned Sunday she is stronger now than when she won her maiden Grand Slam in …
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Ominous Gauff embracing adulthood as she steps up in Australia
Jan 21 2024
Coco Gauff said she was enjoying "learning adulthood" after showing poise and determination to storm into a first …
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Purdy leads 49ers past Packers, Ravens down Texans
Jan 21 2024
The San Francisco 49ers overturned a fourth-quarter deficit to beat an inspired Green Bay squad 24-21 in the NFL …
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Dominant Djokovic sweeps into Australian Open quarters
Jan 21 2024
Novak Djokovic's relentless march towards a record 25th Grand Slam title gathered pace on Sunday as he outclassed 20th …
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Pakistan skipper relieved after beating New Zealand in fifth T20
Jan 21 2024
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said it was "very important" his team avoided a whitewash series loss to New …
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Kostyuk makes last eight to end Timofeeva's Australian Open run
Jan 21 2024
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk ended the fairytale run of Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva at the Australian Open on Sunday, …
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Lillard's 45 points spark Bucks to win, Embiid's 33 lift 76ers
Jan 21 2024
Damian Lillard scored a season-high 45 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 31 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over NBA …
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Sabalenka, Gauff surge into Australian Open quarter-finals
Jan 21 2024
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday with ruthless straight-sets …
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Sabalenka powers past Anisimova into Australian Open quarter-finals
Jan 21 2024
Ruthless world number two Aryna Sabalenka moved a step closer to a successful title defence with another dominant …
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Ominous Gauff charges into Australian Open quarter-finals
Jan 21 2024
Focused world number four Coco Gauff stormed into her first Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday with a straight-sets …
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FIFA's Infantino condemns 'abhorrent' racism during games in Italy, England
Jan 21 2024
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and "automatic forfeits" for teams whose …
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