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Rugby Union
/ 2 years agoEngland revamp back line for must-win clash against depleted Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones said Thursday three new faces in England’s back line would give his team more attacking options for their...
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Formula 1
/ 2 years agoAustria offers Verstappen comfort of ‘home’ after Silverstone
The Formula One circus sets up camp in the picture-postcard Styrian Alps this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix which presents...
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Weightlifting
/ 2 years agoCommonwealth weightlifting gold medallist dies of COVID-19 aged 40
A Commonwealth Games weightlifting champion and Olympian has become the first Covid-related death in the tiny Pacific island republic of Nauru,...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoNBA Timberwolves officially welcome star center Gobert
The Minnesota Timberwolves officially welcomed star French center Rudy Gobert on Wednesday, days after reports they had acquired the three-time NBA...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoWimbledon warrior Nadal to face Kyrgios as Halep, Rybakina make semi-finals
Rafael Nadal conjured up a mesmerising five-set recovery from a potentially tournament-ending injury on Wednesday to reach an eighth Wimbledon semi-final,...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoNadal v Kyrgios — Four of the best in a testy history
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will meet for a place in the Wimbledon final on Friday in what the Australian star...
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Football
/ 2 years agoRecord crowd sees England women off to winning start at Euro 2022
England got their quest for Euro 2022 glory off to a winning start as Beth Mead’s goal earned a 1-0 victory...
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English Premier League
/ 2 years agoChelsea closing in on deal for Man. City’s Sterling – reports
Chelsea are closing on the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era at Stamford Bridge after reportedly agreeing personal terms...
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Football
/ 2 years agoAtletico Madrid sign Belgian international Witsel
Veteran Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel has joined Atletico Madrid on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund, the Spanish La Liga club...
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Cycling
/ 2 years agoCobble king Clarke wins Tour de France stage five with bike throw
Simon Clarke of Israel Premier Tech won stage five of the Tour de France on Wednesday in a photo finish after...