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Manchester United back in doldrums after City defeat

Solskjaer's side never looked like being buried as they were in a 5-0 loss to Liverpool a fortnight ago but the defeat was just as hard to stomach for the home fans, thousands of whom headed for the exits before the end.

3 years ago
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SEA Games in Vietnam rescheduled for May 2022

The regional Olympics were scheduled to take place in Hanoi and 11 other locations in Vietnam from November 21 to December 2. ...

3 years ago
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Retire? It has not crossed my mind, says Messi

The six-time Ballon D'Or winner will be 35 by the time the World Cup -- a trophy that has eluded him through his stellar career -- comes round in Qatar next year. ...

3 years ago

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Seven NBA players test positive for Covid-19 in past week

The league does not identify players results, but any player who tests positive is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under NBA health and safety guidelines.

4 years ago
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Japan planning to ban overseas spectators over COVID-19 fears: report

The final decision will be made this month after talks with the International Olympic Committee and other parties, the newspaper said.

4 years ago
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Oil-rich Malaysian prince puts Valencia in his sights

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, crown prince of the oil-rich state of Johor, said Valencia needs someone who is "hungry for success", adding that he was motivated by "creating history".

4 years ago
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Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty 100 days before kick-off

The opening match between Turkey and Italy is due to be played in Rome on June 11, while seven matches are set to go ahead at Wembley in London, including both semi-finals and the final.

4 years ago
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AFL in Indonesia: Building solidarity among Australians and Indonesians during the pandemic

While Australian Rules Football is considered “Australia’s game”, Aussies living in Indonesia are sharing the sport throughout Southeast Asia and helping local communities as they play.

4 years ago
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Lin says 'not naming or shaming anyone' after 'coronavirus' claim

US media said the NBA's G League had launched an investigation after Taiwanese-American Lin made the claim in a Facebook post on Thursday.

4 years ago
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Ready, set, go! Indonesian athletes eye tournaments after receiving vaccine

Athletes are part of the government’s second-phase vaccine recipients, along with the elderly and public workers.

4 years ago
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Miami ready for big-name signings: David Beckham

Speaking Saturday at an event to launch Miami's new jersey, Inter co-owner Beckham said the club saw home-grown talent as the cornerstone of the franchise's long-term success.

4 years ago
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Manchester City stride clear, Brighton pay the penalty amid refereeing chaos

Pep Guardiola's men are now 13 points clear thanks to a 20-game winning run in all competitions that has seen them close in on an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.

4 years ago
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Chelsea win over United would complete landmark week for Tuchel

Last weekend's 1-1 draw at Southampton maintained Tuchel's unbeaten start but cost Chelsea their place in the top four. More significantly, it offered proof that Tuchel is not afraid to bruise egos.

4 years ago
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Premier League title out of reach for Liverpool, says Mane

Liverpool ripped up the record books last season on the way to their first English top-flight title in 30 years, but a season marred by injuries and poor form has left the club sixth and trailing leaders Manchester City by 19 points.

4 years ago
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Tokyo Olympic torch relay may be suspended if large crowds form

The committee said it will encourage fans to watch live online broadcasts of the 121-day event, starting March 25, to prevent overcrowding on roadsides. Those watching in person are asked to wear face masks and keep their distance from other spectators.

4 years ago
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Tiger Woods out of surgery on leg after car crash

Woods' Twitter account posted an update Tuesday night that included a statement from Dr. Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer and interim CEO at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

4 years ago
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UEFA open probe after Ibrahimovic racially abused at Red Star

Serbian media reported that Ibrahimovic, who has Bosnian roots, was insulted by an individual seated in the Red Star stadium's VIP box during the Feb. 18 clash.

4 years ago
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Golf great Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car wreck

The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told a news conference hours later, adding that Woods was conscious and "able to communicate" when rescue personnel arrived.

4 years ago
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Djokovic beats Medvedev in three sets to win ninth Australian Open

Djokovic demolished the fourth seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in front of 7,400 fans on Rod Laver Arena to end the Russian's unbeaten run at 20 matches.

4 years ago
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Liverpool's collapse continues after spectacular drop in form

Their 2-0 defeat at Anfield was their first loss at home to city rivals Everton since 1999 and was a fourth home league defeat in succession -- something they have not experienced since 1924.

4 years ago
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Everton savour first win at Liverpool since 1999, Chelsea held

Richarlison's early opener and Gylfi Sigurdsson's late penalty gave the Toffees a first win on any ground over Liverpool in 24 attempts dating back to 2010.

4 years ago
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Spurs can still finish in top four, says Mourinho

Spurs have slipped from top to ninth after a run of just three wins in the past 12 games, meaning they are now outsiders to secure Champions League qualification.

4 years ago
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Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to win Australian Open

Osaka edged a tight first set but controlled the second to win 6-4, 6-3 in 77 minutes in front of thousands of fans at Rod Laver Arena.

4 years ago
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Twitter won't bow to pressure over abuse of Premier League stars

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said this week that abuse endured by black players on social media sites is the "biggest problem" in football.

4 years ago
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Djokovic marginally ahead of Medvedev for final

The 33-year-old Djokovic has triumphed in every final he has reached at Melbourne Park but in Medvedev he faces a challenger who has won 20 consecutive matches, including 12 straight victories over top-10 opponents.

4 years ago
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Asian World Cup qualifiers postponed due to coronavirus

Dozens of nations across eight groups in the current round of qualifying were supposed to resume their campaigns in March after the pandemic delayed matches slated for last year.

4 years ago
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'I'm done': Serena Williams walks out in tears after semi-final defeat

The veteran American's quest to reach a ninth Australian Open final and match Court's 24 major singles titles ended in a 6-3, 6-4 semi-final mauling by the Japanese third seed.

4 years ago
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English League Two’s Tranmere Rovers books EFL Trophy final

Rovers will face either Lincoln City or Sunderland in the final round of the tournament, also known as the Papa John’s Trophy, which is set to be held on March 14.

4 years ago
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Tsitsipas stuns Nadal in five sets at Australian Open

Fifth seed Tsitsipas will now attempt to reach a maiden Grand Slam final when he plays the in-form Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final. 

4 years ago
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Osaka reaches Australian Open semis with win over Hsieh

Having lost just one of their five past meetings, the three-time Grand Slam winner from Japan never looked threatened throughout the 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal victory over world No. 71 Hsieh at an empty Rod Laver Arena.

4 years ago
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Nadal crushes fiery Fognini to reach quarter-finals

Facing the man who dumped him from the 2015 US Open, second seed Nadal held steady against the fierce hitting of the flamboyant Italian and counter-punched brilliantly to avoid a longer scrap at a sunbathed Rod Laver Arena.

4 years ago
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Title hopes slipping for Liverpool after another self-inflicted loss

On their last visit to the King Power Stadium, Liverpool put in arguably one of their best performances of the Klopp era in a rampant 4-0 win, midway through an 18-match winning run in the Premier League.

4 years ago
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Osaka saves match points against Muguruza to reach Open quarters

The third seed was on the verge of elimination at 3-5, 15-40 on her serve in the third set before rattling off four points in a row.

4 years ago
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