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  Football

  / 5 months ago

  Switzerland’s Yakin hoping to catch Italy off-guard in Euros

  Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said Friday he was hoping to spring a surprise against Euro 2024 last 16 opponents Italy. His...

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  Formula 1

  / 5 months ago

  Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race

  Max Verstappen resisted a spirited attack from Lando Norris on Saturday to claim victory for Red Bull in a feisty sprint...

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  Football

  / 5 months ago

  Denmark expect Eriksen to play in Euros last-16 with Germany

  Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in...

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  Football

  / 5 months ago

  ‘Not done yet’: Nagelsmann wants 2006 repeat for Euros hosts Germany

  Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said images of fans celebrating in the streets inspired the hosts to continue their Euro 2024 run,...

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  Formula 1

  / 5 months ago

  Hamilton, Leclerc bemoan tough start to Austrian Grand Prix weekend

  Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton described his driving as “disastrous” and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was left baffled after a tough sprint qualifying at...

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  Football

  / 5 months ago

  Watch: Italy have no alternative but to improve at Euros: coach Spalletti

  Italy coach Luciano Spalletti expects his team will improve their performance level against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on...

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  Copa America

  / 5 months ago

  Colombia into Copa quarters after romp while Brazil rolls

  Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona....

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  Basketball

  / 5 months ago

  Bronny James, LeBron’s teen son, picked by Lakers in NBA Draft

  Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Lakers in Thursday’s...

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  Football

  / 5 months ago

  New Zealand women’s football coach stands down for Olympics

  New Zealand women’s head coach Jitka Klimkova has stood down for the Paris Olympics, the national football body said Friday, four...

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  Formula 1

  / 5 months ago

  Verstappen on pole for Austrian sprint race

  Three-time world champion Max Verstappen delighted hordes of his vociferous supporters on Friday when he secured pole for Saturday’s sprint race...

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