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Nacho hopes Saudi switch no distraction from Spain Euros bid

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez is hoping his move to Saudi Arabia from Real Madrid is no distraction from his country's Euro 2024 challenge.

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Murray not giving up on Wimbledon farewell after surgery

Andy Murray remains hopeful he will play at Wimbledon but admits it is unlikely to be in the singles competition after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst.

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Stroll agrees new Aston Martin deal

Canadian Lance Stroll has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, the British team announced on Thursday.

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Japan, Australia to face off in tough World Cup qualifying group

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were all drawn together on Thursday in the third stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in a "group of death" that also includes China.

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Gasly extends Alpine deal in 'challenging season'

Frenchman Pierre Gasly has extended his contract with Alpine, the Formula One outfit announced on Thursday without mentioning the length of his new deal.

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Faltering stars and delighted underdogs do battle in Euro 2024 last 16

Euro 2024's last 16 match-ups were confirmed on Wednesday night after Georgia snatched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time in their history.

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Fans bring the noise, colour and fun to Euro 2024

Three years on from the soulless Euros, played amid sparse crowds and restricted travel due to coronavirus restrictions, Germany is hosting a football festival at Euro 2024 as fans from across the continent take over the country.

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Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis

Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team's performances in reaching a first semi-final gave them hope for the future.

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Spain the standouts as Euro 2024 heads into knockout stage

Euro 2024 in Germany moves on to the knockout phase this weekend after a group stage which saw all of the continent's biggest names advance to the last 16 even if some of the favourites have failed to convince.

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Euro 2024 at halftime: good vibes, late trains

At the halfway stage of Euro 2024, hosts Germany can look back on an overwhelmingly positive experience so far with even the odd security headache or transport mishap failing to dampen the spirits of millions of joyful fans.

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Biggest stars yet to catch fire at Euro 2024

With exciting football and vibrant fans lighting up cities across Germany, Euro 2024 has thrilled even though the European game's biggest stars have failed to take the tournament by storm.

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Wallabies coach Schmidt says he has 'never been so unprepared'

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt tempered expectations Thursday ahead of his first match in charge against Wales next week, admitting he had never been so unprepared.

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Norris targets Austrian Grand Prix to put pressure on Verstappen

Lando Norris seeks to be a party-wrecker this weekend when he takes on series leader and three-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen at his Red Bull team's home Austrian Grand Prix.

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Title rivals Martin and Bagnaia set for duel at MotoGP's 'Cathedral'

Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia is set to tighten the screws on championship leader Jorge Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen this weekend, as MotoGP roars into the season's second half.

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Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side's historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy semi-final defeat Wednesday, has "inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball" in the war-ravaged country.

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South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final

South Africa demolished Afghanistan's T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion on Wednesday, thrashing the minnows by nine wickets with more than 11 overs to spare to reach the final of the cricket showpiece for the first time.

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Venezuela into Copa quarters after Mexico defeat, Jamaica out

Venezuela booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexico that ensured Jamaica's elimination from the tournament.

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Dupont sets eyes on Top 14 title before Olympic 'objective'

Toulouse superstar Antoine Dupont heads into Friday's French Top 14 final with Bordeaux-Begles knowing it could kickstart a glittering summer that the scrum-half will hope has a golden lining.

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Five young players shining at Euro 2024

As the Euro 2024 group phase came to an end on Wednesday and the remaining 16 sides prepare for the knockouts, the tournament has so far provided a platform for the rising stars of the game to showcase their talents with all of Europe watching.

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Australia swim queen Campbell retires after missing out on Paris

Australian swimmer Cate Campbell has announced her retirement after failing to qualify for a fifth Olympics, ending a career in which she set seven world records and won a slew of medals.

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France's Risacher goes to Hawks with top pick in NBA Draft

France's Zaccharie Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick in Wednesday's opening round of the NBA Draft.

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Resurgent Pogacar set for Tour de France duel with road-rusty Vingegaard

The Tour de France sets off from the Italian city of Florence on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar well prepped for a battle royale with defending champion Jonas Vingegaard on a route designed to take the world's greatest bike race down to the wire.

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Olympic contender Blakely hurt in training for US gymnastics trials

Skye Blakely, a two-time team world champion expected to contend for a Paris berth at the US Olympic gymnastics trials, was hurt in floor exercise training on Wednesday.

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Why Finns are deadly serious about hobby horsing

A buzz of excitement crackled through the hushed arena as the rider gripped the reins of her stuffed steed.

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Injured Jamaican sprint star Thompson-Herah out of Olympics: statement

Jamaica's two-time Olympic women's 100m and 200m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah will not defend her titles at next month's Paris Games after failing to recover from an Achilles injury, the sprint star said on Wednesday.

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France's Risacher chosen by Hawks with top pick in NBA Draft

France's Zaccharie Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick in Wednesday's opening round of the NBA Draft.

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Ecuador beat Jamaica 3-1 in Copa America

Ecuador boosted their chances of reaching the knockout rounds of the Copa America on Wednesday after hanging on to beat Jamaica 3-1 in their Group B clash in Las Vegas.

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Montella says Turkey proved critics wrong at Euros

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said his team showed that criticism of their Euro 2024 performances was unfair by defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the last 16.

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Euros history-makers Georgia to 'fight' against Spain, says Sagnol

Willy Sagnol said Wednesday that Georgia will put up a fight against Spain after his team made history by progressing to the last 16 of Euro 2024.

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Georgia stun Portugal to reach Euro 2024 last 16, Belgium to face France

Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday, while Turkey, Belgium, Romania and Slovakia all advanced to the last 16 as the group stage came to an end.

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Kvaratskhelia hails Euros miracle as 'best day of my life'

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Wednesday said Georgia's miracle qualification for the last 16 of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal was the best day of his life.

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We didn't underestimate Georgia, says Portugal coach Martinez

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez insisted his side had not underestimated Georgia but admitted they were deservedly beaten as they went down 2-0 in their final Euro 2024 group game on Wednesday.

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