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Spurs creep past Ferencvaros in the Europa League

A much-changed Tottenham side ground out a 2-1 win away to Hungary's Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Unbeaten NFL Vikings face Jets in London as Chiefs meet Saints

Sam Darnold, the NFL's top touchdown passer, leads the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings against his former club, the Aaron Rodgers-sparked New York Jets, in London on Sunday.

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Bangladesh, Pakistan win Women's T20 World Cup openers

Bangladesh ended a 10-year wait to win a Women's T20 World Cup match on Thursday as Pakistan warmed up for a mouthwatering clash with India by defeating Asian champions Sri Lanka.

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Top Africa football boss facing Swiss probe over payments

A top figure in African football's governing body is under investigation in Switzerland on suspicion of criminal mismanagement of funds, but insisted Thursday the bank transfers in question were "legitimate".

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Pakistan down Sri Lanka at Women's T20 World Cup

Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Sharjah on Thursday.

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Bangladesh 'emotional' after first win in 10 years at Women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty on Thursday described her team's first victory in a Women's T20 World Cup match for a decade as "very emotional" and suggested it would create "momentum" for the women's game at home.

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Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow wants to stay in Top 14 after La Rochelle exit

Former New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said on Thursday he wants to remain in the French Top 14 after his La Rochelle deal finishes at the end of the season.

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Solanke handed England recall as Bellingham returns

Dominic Solanke has been called up to the England squad for games against Greece and Finland seven years after winning his only cap, with Jude Bellingham back for the first time since Euro 2024.

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Solanke handed England recall as Palmer returns

Dominic Solanke was called up to the England squad on Thursday for games against Greece and Finland seven years after winning his only cap, with Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham returning.

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Mbappe left out of France squad for Nations League games

France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of his team's UEFA Nations League matches this month after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday named his squad.

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Gauff survives scare to reach China Open semi-finals

Coco Gauff survived a scare to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva in three sets and reach the China Open semi-finals on Thursday.

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Sosie draw gives Fabre Arc boost while Japan's Shin Emperor hopes take hit

Sosie's chances of providing trainer Andre Fabre with a record-extending ninth win in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, were boosted on Thursday with a favourable draw.

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History-maker Zhang to plough on after fairytale Beijing run

China's 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai has vowed to play on after her historic run in Beijing ended valiantly in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

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Championship leader Martin warns of 'unpredictable' Japan MotoGP

Championship leader Jorge Martin on Thursday warned of "unpredictable" conditions at this weekend's Japan MotoGP as he looks to increase his lead over nearest challenger Francesco Bagnaia.

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Sri Lanka spinner Jayawickrama banned from cricket for corruption

Sri Lankan spin bowler Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from cricket for a year by the sport's world governing body after he pleaded guilty to a corruption charge.

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Gruelling schedule highlighted as Alcaraz runs from stadium to airport

Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he had no time to celebrate becoming the China Open champion thanks to the gruelling tennis schedule, rushing straight from the stadium to catch a flight to the ongoing Shanghai Masters.

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Conte plays down Napoli's title chances

Antonio Conte has taken Napoli back to the top of Serie A for the first time since they won the title in 2023 but he says while the fans can dream of regaining the crown "I have to keep my feet on the ground."

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Tigers, Royals, Padres advance in MLB playoffs, Brewers stay alive

Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Baseball 'superhuman' Ohtani finds new ways to amaze among greats

Japan's Shohei Ohtani is the record-breaking baseball "superhuman" following in the footsteps of the legendary Babe Ruth who has also earned comparisons to American sporting greats Michael Jordan and Tom Brady.

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Australia's world No.7 Green wants women to play Presidents Cup

Australian major winner Hannah Green has called for women to play in the Presidents Cup to make it more competitive, saying the concept has been spoken about in the locker room.

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Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.

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Tigers and Royals complete sweeps to advance in MLB playoffs

Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Australia's most capped footballer Polkinghorne to retire

Australia's most capped player, Clare Polkinghorne, announced her retirement from international football Thursday after a career spanning almost two decades and five World Cups.

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Emery masterminds 'statement' Champions League win for Aston Villa

Bayern Munich had not lost a Champions League group game since 2017 until a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday that hinted at a new era of European glory for the English side.

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Ancelotti holds hands up as Real Madrid's long unbeaten run ends

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of his team was well deserved after their long unbeaten run came to an end in a 1-0 defeat against Lille in France in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Juventus played like a team 'possessed', says Vlahovic

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic said his side played like they were "possessed" in Wednesday's 3-2 come-from-behind Champions League win at RB Leipzig.

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Real Madrid beaten in Champions League as Villa shock Bayern

Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in a repeat of the 1982 European Cup final.

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Tigers sweep Astros to advance in MLB playoffs

Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Dodgers say pitching icon Valenzuela 'focusing on health'

The Los Angeles Dodgers said legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has stepped away from team broadcasting duties to "focus on his health" but hopes to return in 2025.

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Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's Atletico in Champions League

Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.

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Conceicao stunner nets 10-man Juventus win at Leipzig

A superb solo goal from Francisco Conceicao with eight minutes remaining claimed 10-man Juventus a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig in a wild match on Wednesday.

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Aston Villa stun Bayern in repeat of 1982 European Cup final

Aston Villa repeated their famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran's winner beat the German giants 1-0 on Wednesday.

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