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Eagles ready for Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch

The Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday in a blockbuster rematch of last season's Super Bowl classic that may well turn out to be a preview of next February's NFL championship game.

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Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory

Ivory Coast crushed Seychelles 9-0 in Abidjan on Friday to create a record winning margin for a World Cup qualifier in Africa.

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Denmark edge out Slovenia to book Euro 2024 spot alongside Albania

Denmark booked their spot in the Euro 2024 finals with a 2-1 win in their crunch match against Slovenia.

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Lacklustre England see off Malta as Kane strikes

Harry Kane scored his 62nd goal for England to ensure Gareth Southgate's lacklustre side clinched an uninspired 2-0 win against Malta in Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier.

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Italy see off North Macedonia to close in on Euro 2024

Italy took a big step towards qualification for Euro 2024 on Friday after an eventful 5-2 win over North Macedonia.

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Bengals blow as quarterback Burrow ruled out for season

The Cincinnati Bengals said Friday quarterback Joe Burrow will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right wrist in his team's defeat to Baltimore.

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MotoGP title rivals Bagnaia and Martin cruise through qualifying

The two riders duelling for the MotoGP title, leader Francesco Bagnaia and his closest pursuer Jorge Martin, both on Friday made the cut for Qatar Grand Prix second qualifying round.

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Vinicius to miss Argentina World Cup qualifier due to injury

Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior will miss Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina with an injury to his left thigh, national team officials said after he limped off against Colombia.

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Same venue, smaller tower: Olympics stick with Tahiti surf beach

Olympics organisers said Friday they will stick with a famous Tahiti beach for surfing contests at next year's Games, but agreed to modify plans for a tower that has had environmentalists up in arms.

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Germany to 'feel the emotion' against 'home' side Turkey in Berlin

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday his side was ready to "feel the emotion in the stands" ahead of Saturday's international friendly with Turkey in Berlin.

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Moroccans dominate African Player of the Year shortlist

Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco supply four of the 10 stars shortlisted on Friday for the African Player of the Year award.

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Vinicius may miss Argentina World Cup qualifier due to injury

Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior said it will be "a bit difficult" to be fit in time for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina, after limping off with a left-thigh injury against Colombia.

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Alcaraz dreaming of ATP Finals triumph as Djokovic awaits in semis

Carlos Alcaraz is dreaming of victory at the ATP Finals after setting up a semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic with Friday's 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev.

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Injured Kobel to miss Switzerland's Euro qualifier

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel will miss Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier with Kosovo due to injury.

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Turkey face 'home' clash with Germany in Berlin, says coach Montella

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said Friday his side can expect an "extraordinary atmosphere, as if we were playing at home" in Saturday's friendly against Germany in Berlin.

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Alcaraz sets up Djokovic ATP Finals last four clash with Medvedev win

Carlos Alacraz set up an ATP Finals last-four showdown with Novak Djokovic after beating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 on Friday and topping the Red Group.

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Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules

Everton have been docked 10 points after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, plunging one of England's most storied football clubs into the relegation zone.

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Everton deducted 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules

Everton have been docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules, the English top flight announced on Friday.

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Leclerc fastest in Vegas practice after farcical opening session

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in the second practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the end of an embarrassing first night on Thursday when the opening session was abandoned after just nine minutes because of a loose drain cover.

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Real Madrid's Camavinga suffers knee ligament damage

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga suffered knee ligament damage while training with the French national team, the club said on Friday.

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Where the Cricket World Cup final will be won and lost

India face Australia in what promises to be a thrilling Cricket World Cup final in front of a capacity 130,000 crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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After Erdogan photo, Germany captain Gundogan up for 'special' Turkey clash

Five years after a photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparked questions over his loyalty to Germany, Ilkay Gundogan will captain the national side during Saturday's international friendly against Turkey in Berlin.

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Dozens injured, arrested in Bulgaria Euro qualifier clashes

At least 33 police officers and 24 football fans were injured in clashes outside the stadium where Bulgaria were playing a Euro 2024 qualifier against Hungary, authorities said Friday.

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Desert storm to Smith revenge: Six memorable India-Australia ODI matches

Undefeated India and five-time champions Australia will clash in the World Cup final at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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India eye fairytale finish in World Cup final against Australia

Rohit Sharma's undefeated India will look to end a 10-year global title drought in front of 130,000 fans in the World Cup final against five-time champions Australia on Sunday.

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Vegas GP opening practice cut short after manhole cover comes loose

The Las Vegas Grand Prix suffered an embarrassing start when the first practice session on the new circut was abandoned after just nine minutes of racing on Thursday due to a loose drain cover.

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Stevenson labors to WBC lightweight crown

Undefeated American fighter Shakur Stevenson labored to a unanimous-decision victory over Edwin De Los Santos of the Dominican Republic to claim the vacant WBC world lightweight crown on Thursday.

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Thunder roll past Warriors, Butler stars in Miami win

Oklahoma City dealt short-handed Golden State a fifth straight NBA defeat Thursday, the Warriors unable to contain the explosive young Thunder side in the absence of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

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Loose manhole cover causes opening practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix to be cut short

The Las Vegas Grand Prix got off to an embarrassing start after the first practice session on the new circut was cut short after around 10 minutes on Thursday due to a loose drain cover.

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Pacific Games caught in big-power rivalry as Chinese money rolls in

A years-long saga mixing big-power rivalry, Chinese money and delayed national elections will reach a conclusion of sorts when the Pacific Games open on Sunday in the remote Solomon Islands.

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Ravens beat Bengals as quarterback Burrow injured

The Baltimore Ravens strengthened their hold on the NFL's AFC North division with a 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, who saw quarterback Joe Burrow depart with an apparent wrist injury in a bruising clash on Thursday.

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Late goals fire USA past Trinidad in Nations League

The United States put one foot in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League after a late flurry of goals secured a nervy 3-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago on Thursday.

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