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Lakers rally to stun Trail Blazers, Nets down Warriors
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LeBron James scored 20 of his 37 points in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 25-point halftime …
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Vekic ends teenager Fruhvirtova's fairytale Australian Open run
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Donna Vekic ended the fairytale Australian Open of Linda Fruhvirtova in the fourth round on Monday, eventually …
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Garcia latest Australian Open casualty but Sabalenka unstoppable
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Caroline Garcia became the latest top-10 seed to fall at the Australian Open with a shock defeat to Magda Linette, but …
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Commentator Dokic hits out at 'fat-shaming' trolls at Australian Open
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Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic lashed out Monday at the "disgusting" body-shaming she has endured online while …
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Bengals beat Bills, 49ers end Cowboys' hopes in NFL playoffs
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The Cincinnati Bengals shrugged off driving snow to defeat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 and return to the AFC Championship …
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Bengals beat Bills and 49ers end Cowboys' hopes
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The Cincinnati Bengals shrugged off driving snow to defeat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 and return to the AFC Championship …
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Arsenal silence doubters with statement win over Man Utd
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Premier League leaders Arsenal have had their title credentials questioned all season but their last-gasp win against …
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'I want revenge': Lehecka eyes Tsitsipas upset at Australian Open
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A confident Jiri Lehecka has warned Stephanos Tsitsipas he wants revenge and knows how to play against him ahead of …
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Bengals chuckle as neutral game plan has to be shelved
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The NFL was gearing up for an AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs to take place …
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Three talking points from the Champions Cup pool stages
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Former winners Leinster and La Rochelle ended top of their groups thanks to impressive victories this weekend but …
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Fourth-ranked Rahm holds off rookie Thompson to win US PGA American Express
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Fourth-ranked Jon Rahm endured a frustrating day on the greens, but his four-under-par 68 was enough to hold off rookie …
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England veteran Burns joins Highlanders for 2023 Super Rugby season
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Experienced England fly-half Freddie Burns will join Super Rugby Pacific side the Highlanders for the 2023 season, the …
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Bengals beat Bills in the snow to set up AFC Championship re-match
Jan 22 2023
The Cincinnati Bengals shrugged off driving snow to defeat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 on the road on Sunday, setting up a …
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Juve held by Atalanta in six-goal thriller after points deduction
Jan 22 2023
Juventus played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Atalanta in their first match since being slapped with a massive points …
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Madrid triumph in Bilbao, Barca scrape past Getafe
Jan 22 2023
Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos's goals kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in La Liga with a 2-0 win against Athletic …
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Benzema and Kroos fire Madrid to Athletic Bilbao win
Jan 22 2023
Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos's goals kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in La Liga with a 2-0 win against Athletic …
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Henderson seals LPGA Tournament of Champions win
Jan 22 2023
Brooke Henderson fired a two-under-par 70 to clinch a wire-to-wire four-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's season-opening …
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Ronaldo starts with a win after lucrative Saudi move
Jan 22 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq …
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Jan 22 2023
Arsenal took another giant stride towards a first Premier League title in 19 years as Eddie Nketiah's dramatic late …
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Richards Bay second in South Africa despite own goal, penalty miss
Jan 22 2023
South African Premiership surprise side Richards Bay conceded an own goal and missed a penalty in a 1-1 draw at …
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Dortmund beat Augsburg on Haller's return from cancer
Jan 22 2023
Borussia Dortmund clinched a 4-3 thriller at home against Augsburg on Sunday as Sebastien Haller returned to the team …
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'Unforgettable': Haller hails 80,000 fans after return from cancer
Jan 22 2023
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller made his first competitive appearance since recovering from testicular cancer …
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Pedri helps Barca squeeze win from drab Getafe clash
Jan 22 2023
Pedri Gonzalez's goal made the difference for Barcelona in a 1-0 win over Getafe on Sunday, moving them provisionally …
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South Africans turn Champions Cup 'upside down' for Toulouse coach Mola
Jan 22 2023
Toulouse head coach Ugo Mola said on Sunday that South African sides "have turned things upside down" in the Champions …
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Nketiah winner sees Arsenal past Man Utd, Haaland hat-trick tames Wolves
Jan 22 2023
Eddie Nketiah's last minute strike earned Arsenal a thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester United to move five points clear …
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Arsenal beat Man Utd to make Premier League title statement
Jan 22 2023
Arsenal made a huge statement of their Premier League title intent on Sunday, roaring back from behind to beat in-form …
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Arsenal beat Man Utd to make title statement
Jan 22 2023
Arsenal made a huge statement of their Premier League intent on Sunday, coming from behind to beat in-form Manchester …
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Guardiola hails 'incredible' hat-trick hero Haaland
Jan 22 2023
Pep Guardiola hit back at suggestions Erling Haaland would not adapt to Manchester City's style of play after the …
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Jaminet kicks Toulouse to home Champions Cup last 16 tie
Jan 22 2023
France full-back Melvyn Jaminet kicked 15 points as Toulouse claimed a home last-16 tie in the Champions Cup with a …
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Haaland scores hat-trick as Man City tame Wolves
Jan 22 2023
Erling Haaland's fourth hat-trick in 19 Premier League appearances hauled Manchester City to within two points of …
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Tsitsipas into Australian Open quarters but Swiatek, Gauff out
Jan 22 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas battled into the Australian Open last eight on Sunday but women's top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful …
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Azarenka fights her way into Australian Open quarters -- at 2:17am
Jan 22 2023
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka reached the quarter-finals at 2:17 am on Monday after winning a …
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Springbok Reinach knocks London Irish out of Challenge Cup
Jan 22 2023
Montpellier's South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach knocked London Irish out of the Champions and Challenge Cups with a …
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Switzerland's Yule beats Ryding for Kitzbuehel slalom victory
Jan 22 2023
Switzerland's Daniel Yule held his nerve Sunday for a dramatic win to take the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel for …
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France's Perez holds on to claim Abu Dhabi title
Jan 22 2023
Victor Perez endured nail-biting drama over the closing stretch of the Abu Dhabi Championship, before edging a one-shot …
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Switzerland's Yule wins Kitzbuehel slalom
Jan 22 2023
Switzerland's Daniel Yule held his nerve Sunday to win the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel for a second time in his …
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Tsitsipas uses Laver as inspiration to make Australian Open quarters
Jan 22 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas took inspiration from the watching Rod Laver to stay calm in the face of an onslaught Sunday and …
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Mowinckel claims super-G lead with Cortina win, Shiffrin seventh
Jan 22 2023
Ragnhild Mowinckel took top spot in the women's World Cup super-G standings after claiming victory at Cortina d'Ampezzo …
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Vitidsarn stuns Axelsen to clinch India Open badminton title
Jan 22 2023
Thailand's rising star Kunlavut Vitidsarn stunned top seed Viktor Axelsen to clinch the India Open badminton title with …
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Tsitsipas survives five-set test to make Australian Open quarters
Jan 22 2023
Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a huge scare Sunday to battle into a third consecutive Australian Open …
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Feller quickest in Kitzbuehel slalom first run
Jan 22 2023
Austrian Manuel Feller was first out of the start hut and remained in pole for the men's World Cup slalom in Kitzbuehel …
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Australian Open 'void' as big-name casualties mount
Jan 22 2023
Novak Djokovic ploughs on with a bad hamstring but the 2023 Australian Open will already be remembered for the sheer …
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Pegula warns 'long way to go' for Australian crown despite Swiatek exit
Jan 22 2023
Jessica Pegula surged into the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets on Sunday, but warned there was "still a …
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Gauff-conqueror Ostapenko 'never doubted' she could win another Slam
Jan 22 2023
Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko said Sunday she never doubted she could win another major as she reached …
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Swiatek, Gauff dumped out in more Australian Open shocks
Jan 22 2023
Top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff both crashed out in straight sets in the last 16 on Sunday on another day …
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Quick learner Korda claims another upset at Australian Open
Jan 22 2023
Giantkiller Sebastian Korda said that learning from his mistakes helped him surge into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final …
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Pegula powers into Australian Open quarters with 'some choice words'
Jan 22 2023
Jessica Pegula surged into the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets on Sunday and now looks the woman to beat …
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Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime as another seed falls in Melbourne
Jan 22 2023
Jiri Lehecka stunned Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday to surge into the Australian Open quarter-finals in only his fifth …
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Argentina stun New Zealand in men's sevens world series final
Jan 22 2023
Argentina denied New Zealand a double in the Hamilton leg of the sevens world series on Sunday, fighting back to beat …
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'I can beat anyone' declares Rybakina after stunning Swiatek
Jan 22 2023
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina blew the Australian Open women's draw wide open by beating red-hot favourite Iga …
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Korda upsets Hurkacz to reach maiden Grand Slam quarter-final
Jan 22 2023
Giantkiller Sebastian Korda clawed into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final Sunday with a five set upset of 10th seed …
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Wheelchair tennis legend Kunieda retires aged 38
Jan 22 2023
The 50-time Grand Slam champion Shingo Kunieda, one of the greatest wheelchair tennis players of all time, retired on …
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'Frustrated' Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open exit
Jan 22 2023
Coco Gauff broke down in tears during an emotional press conference following her surprise exit from the Australian Open …
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Khachanov wins 14 straight games to crush Nishioka at Australian Open
Jan 22 2023
A dominant Karen Khachanov won the first 14 games before surging into his maiden Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday …
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'I wanted it too hard, I need to chill' says stunned Swiatek
Jan 22 2023
World number one Iga Swiatek said she had felt the pressure and needed to "chill", after suffering a stunning exit in …
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Vine wins Tour Down Under, second to Yates in final stage
Jan 22 2023
Australia's Jay Vine claimed his first World Tour victory in the Tour Down Under on Sunday, with Britain's Simon Yates …
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Limping Mahomes and Chiefs hold off Jaguars, Eagles advance
Jan 22 2023
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes overcame an ankle injury as the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Jacksonville Jaguars on …
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Depleted Celtics edge Raptors for ninth straight NBA win
Jan 22 2023
The Boston Celtics shook off the absence of injured Jayson Tatum and the early departures of Marcus Smart and Robert …
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Mahomes upbeat about injury as Chiefs return to AFC Championship game
Jan 22 2023
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was upbeat about his likely fitness for next week's AFC Championship game …
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Shelton lapping up Australian Open on first trip outside US
Jan 22 2023
For many young people their first trip overseas is an exciting adventure, a time to experience the world. And it's no …
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Juventus reeling after transfer trial disaster
Jan 22 2023
Juventus are in deep turmoil after being hit with a massive points deduction for what the Italian Football Federation …
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Kyrgios absence has Australian Open fans worshipping 'Demon'
Jan 22 2023
Home fans at the Australian Open don't have the temperamental but talented Nick Kyrgios to roar on -- but they do have a …
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Spain's Rahm shares PGA American Express lead with rookie Thompson
Jan 22 2023
World number four Jon Rahm, chasing his second US PGA Tour title in as many weeks, shares the lead with rookie Davis …
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With limping Mahomes, Chiefs hold off determined Jaguars
Jan 22 2023
Despite quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggling with a sprained ankle, the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Jacksonville …
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Guardiola could walk if Man City stars don't heed wake-up call
Jan 21 2023
Pep Guardiola has hinted his glorious reign as Manchester City manager could be cut short if his players do not respond …
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Griezmann shines in Atletico romp, Sevilla snatch win
Jan 21 2023
Atletico Madrid produced one of their best performances of the season to defeat Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday, with …
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Leinster stay perfect in Champions Cup as Quins book last-16 berth
Jan 21 2023
Leinster claimed a fourth successive win in the Champions Cup on Saturday, a 36-10 victory over Racing 92 securing top …
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Korda and Hataoka chase Henderson at Tournament of Champions
Jan 21 2023
Canada's Brooke Henderson heads into the final round of the LPGA's season-opening Tournament of Champions with a …
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Wind scores two as Wolfsburg put six past Freiburg
Jan 21 2023
Danish forward Jonas Wind scored two first-half goals as in-form Wolfsburg romped to a 6-0 hammering of high-flying …
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Liverpool-Chelsea stalemate dents top-four hopes, Newcastle held by Palace
Jan 21 2023
Liverpool and Chelsea did little for their chances of climbing into the Premier League's top four with an uninspiring …
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Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Valladolid
Jan 21 2023
Atletico Madrid produced one of their best performances of the season to thrash Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday, with …
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Celtic cruise into last 16 as Scottish Cup holders Rangers also progress
Jan 21 2023
Kyogo Furuhashi took his tally for the season to 20 goals as Celtic eased into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a …
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Napoli see off Salernitana to move 12 points clear
Jan 21 2023
Napoli further extended their grip on the Serie A title race on Saturday by beating local rivals Salernitana 2-0 to …
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Djokovic defies injury in Australian Open win but Murray bows out
Jan 21 2023
Novak Djokovic's hamstring just about held up as the hot favourite battled into the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday, …
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Furuhashi goal-spree continues as Celtic cruise into Scottish Cup last 16
Jan 21 2023
Kyogo Furuhashi took his tally for the season to 20 goals as Celtic eased into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup with a …
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Liverpool-Chelsea stalemate dents top four hopes, Everton beaten again
Jan 21 2023
Liverpool and Chelsea did little for their chances of climbing into the Premier League's top four with an uninspiring …
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Doheny hits 84 as Ireland win to level Zimbabwe ODI series
Jan 21 2023
Stephen Doheny made light of his lack of international experience to top score with 84 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 46 …
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Celtic boss Postecoglou gives 'fantastic' Juranovic all-clear for Berlin move
Jan 21 2023
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised Josip Juranovic's contribution to the Scottish champions' recent success as he …
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Klopp sees small steps of Liverpool progress in Chelsea stalemate
Jan 21 2023
Jurgen Klopp said a 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday is a step in the right direction for Liverpool despite the point …
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Quins book last-16 berth as La Rochelle ensure home tie
Jan 21 2023
Harlequins held off Sharks on Saturday to qualify for the knock-out rounds of the Champions Cup while La Rochelle …
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Moukoko extends contract with Borussia Dortmund
Jan 21 2023
Teenage striker sensation Youssoufa Moukoko has extended his contract with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund until 2026, …
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Axelsen downs Christie to storm into India Open final
Jan 21 2023
World number one Viktor Axelsen cruised into the India Open badminton final after he eased past Indonesia's Jonatan …
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Sorloth strikes again as Real Sociedad beat Rayo
Jan 21 2023
Alexander Sorloth continued his fine goalscoring run to help Real Sociedad earn a 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
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Drab draw leaves Liverpool, Chelsea still mired in mid-table
Jan 21 2023
Liverpool and Chelsea's poor seasons were summed up in a dismal 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday that did little to aid …
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Rohit lauds pace bowlers as India clinch ODI series
Jan 21 2023
Skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday hailed India's seam bowlers after the hosts hammered New Zealand by eight wickets to …
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Slovenia's Stuhec wins second Cortina downhill, Shiffrin seventh
Jan 21 2023
Slovenia's two-time world champion Ilka Stuhec streaked to a welcome victory in the second downhill of the women's World …
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Kilde overcomes dip in confidence for Kitzbuehel win
Jan 21 2023
Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde admitted to having to banish a dip in self-confidence to bounce back for what he dubbed …
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McCarthy kept waiting for Blackpool bow by frozen pitch
Jan 21 2023
Mick McCarthy has been made to wait for his first match as manager of Blackpool after an English Championship match at …
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'Every season counts now' says Djokovic as he makes Melbourne last 16
Jan 21 2023
An ailing Novak Djokovic said Saturday every moment counted now that he was in the "last stage" of his career, after …
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Murray 'proud' as heroic Australian Open run ends in round three
Jan 21 2023
A proud Andy Murray said he "gave everything" as his 4:05 am finish caught up with him in a typically defiant …
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Barca coach Xavi in 'state of shock' over Alves accusations
Jan 21 2023
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday that he is in "a state of shock" after Dani Alves's arrest on sexual …
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Shami helps India hammer New Zealand to clinch ODI series
Jan 21 2023
Mohammed Shami led an inspired pace attack to set up a crushing eight-wicket, series-clinching win for India in the …
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Kilde wins second Kitzbuehel downhill to reel in Odermatt
Jan 21 2023
Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde notched up the second World Cup downhill victory of his career in Kitzbuehel on …
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Djokovic battles into Australian Open last 16 but Murray bows out
Jan 21 2023
Novak Djokovic's hamstring just about held up as the hot favourite reached the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday, as …
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'Nothing changes' for Allegri despite Juve points deduction
Jan 21 2023
Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday that nothing had changed for his Juventus team despite the Serie A club being hit …
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Djokovic battles past Dimitrov to stay on course at Australian Open
Jan 21 2023
An ailing Novak Djokovic ground past Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday and into the last 16 as the nine-time Australian Open …
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Murray's heroic Australian Open run over in round three
Jan 21 2023
Andy Murray's 4:05 am finish eventually caught up with him at the Australian Open as the Briton bowed out in typically …
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'Hi second week!' Fruhvirtova, 17, revels in 'surreal' Australian Open
Jan 21 2023
The youngest player in the women's draw, the 17-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova, said it was "surreal" Saturday to reach the …
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Shami helps India dismiss New Zealand for 108 in 2nd ODI
Jan 21 2023
Mohammed Shami led an inspired pace attack as India skittled New Zealand for 108 in the second one-day international on …
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'Stressed' Garcia fights back to avoid Australian Open shock
Jan 21 2023
Caroline Garcia fought back after a disastrous first set to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday and …
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Sabalenka barrels into Australian Open last 16 as seeds prevail
Jan 21 2023
Hard-hitting Aryna Sabalenka burnished her Australian Open title credentials on Saturday as she barrelled into the last …
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Raza replaces injured captain Ervine as Zimbabwe opt to bowl
Jan 21 2023
Star batsman Sikandar Raza replaced injured captain Craig Ervine as Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl in the …
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Australian Open loss one of Nadal's earliest Grand Slam exits
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Rafael Nadal suffered a shock second-round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
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Nadal makes stunning early Australian Open exit as more rain falls
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal hobbled out of the second round in a major upset at the Australian Open on Wednesday, …
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Nadal makes stunning early Australian Open exit as more rains falls
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal hobbled out of the second round in a major upset at the Australian Open on Wednesday, …
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Defending champion Nadal hobbles out of Australian Open in major upset
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Injured defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open in round two to 65th-ranked American …
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Nadal 'destroyed mentally' as injury curse strikes again
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Rafael Nadal said he was "destroyed mentally" after slumping out of the Australian Open with a second-round defeat …
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Germany's Bauhaus holds off Ewan to win first TDU stage
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Germany's Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious) held off fast-finishing Australian Caleb Ewan to narrowly take out the first …
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Players grumble as more rain hits Australian Open
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Six hours of play on outside courts was lost Wednesday at the Australian Open because of rain, compounding a scheduling …
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Jokic triple sparks Denver over Portland, Spurs stun Nets
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Nikola Jokic bagged his 13th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets overcame a 44-point display from Damian …
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'I thought I was gonna lose': Sakkari survives college student scare
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Maria Sakkari survived a scare against college student Diana Shnaider at the Australian Open on Wednesday, grinding out …
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