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  / 4 years ago

  Thomas Bach unopposed in bid for second term as IOC president: official

  Thomas Bach will stand unopposed to serve a second term as International Olympic Committee president, the body said on Tuesday. Bach,...

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  International

  / 4 years ago

  Sexton insists stuttering Ireland have not gone backwards

  Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton hit back at the critics on Tuesday, insisting the side had not gone backwards since Andy...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Conte in firing line as Inter need Champions League miracle

  Antonio Conte is in the firing line with another Champions League failure looming as his Inter side head to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Tuesday with their...

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  English football

  / 4 years ago

  Newcastle game with Aston Villa under threat due to COVID-19 outbreak: reports

  Newcastle’s Premier League game with Aston Villa on Friday is under threat due to an outbreak of coronavirus cases, according to British...

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  Tennis

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  Australian Open finalised ‘very soon’, says tournament chief

  The arrangements for next year’s Australian Open are close to being finalised, the tournament director said on Tuesday, following a report...

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  Formula 1

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  F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton positive for COVID-19

  World champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, Formula One’s...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  Spurs face non-league Marine in FA Cup

  Premier League leaders Tottenham were handed a trip to eighth tier Marine in Monday’s draw for the FA Cup third round....

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  English football

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  Fulham shock Leicester to escape relegation zone

  Fulham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after finally solving their penalty woes in a shock 2-1 win at...

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  Football

  / 4 years ago

  France’s Frappart first woman to referee men’s Champions League game

  France’s Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee a men’s Champions League match on Wednesday when Juventus host Dinamo...

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  Football

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  Embattled Loew to stay on as Germany coach for Euros

  Joachim Loew will remain in charge of Germany for next year’s delayed European Championship despite a series of poor recent results,...

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