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Edwards' famed Barbarians rugby shirt could smash auction record

The Barbarians jersey worn by Wales great Gareth Edwards when he scored what is widely acclaimed as rugby's greatest try could set a new world-record price when sold at auction next month.

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Leicester sign ex-England full-back Brown on short-term deal

Leicester have signed ex-England full-back Mike Brown on a short-term contract, the Premiership champions announced Tuesday.

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Wales will thrive on 'underdog' tag against Ireland, says Gatland

Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday -- the first match of his second stint in charge.

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'Only we can lose it now': Serie A title fever in Naples

Serie A title fever is sweeping Naples as the football-mad city hopes that rampant Napoli will end more than three decades of waiting to be crowned kings of Italy.

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Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in same team not hindering PSG, says Galtier

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has denied that playing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all together in the same side has a negative impact on the team's balance, as the Brazilian was ruled out of Wednesday's match at Montpellier.

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Russian Olympic chief says athletes must compete without restrictions

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said Tuesday that athletes representing Russia must not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries, amid a growing row over their participation in the 2024 Paris Games.

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Nigeria striker Moffi joins Nice from French rivals Lorient

Nigerian international striker Terem Moffi has joined Nice from their French Ligue 1 rivals Lorient, the club announced on the last day of the January transfer window on Tuesday.

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Leicestershire sign India's Rahane as Narine returns to Surrey

Leicestershire have signed India's Ajinkya Rahane for part of the 2023 English domestic season, the Midlands county announced Tuesday.

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Man Utd lose playmaker Eriksen until May

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is likely to be ruled out until early May by an ankle injury he suffered in the FA Cup win over Reading, the club said Tuesday

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Gatland recalls Halfpenny for Wales start against Ireland in Six Nations

Warren Gatland marked the first team selection of his second spell as Wales coach by recalling Leigh Halfpenny to face Ireland in a Six Nations opener in Cardiff on Saturday for the full-back's first Test start in 19 months.

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Mane returns to training with ball in Munich

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane trained with the ball for the first time in three months on Wednesday, two weeks ahead of the club's crucial Paris Saint Germain clash.

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Bayern Munich sign Cancelo on loan from Man City

Bayern Munich have signed Portugal wing-back Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season from Manchester City, the German club confirmed on Tuesday.

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Farah says 2023 London Marathon will be his last

British athletics great Mo Farah has said this year's London Marathon will likely be his last as he contemplates the end of a brilliant career.

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French rugby in 'sad' place off the field before Six Nations - Les Bleus great Magne

Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country's rugby are "sad" to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.

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Real Madrid expected to continue European dominance of Club World Cup

One of the last Club World Cups in its current format begins on Wednesday in Morocco, where Real Madrid will be favourites to continue Europe's dominance of the much-maligned FIFA competition.

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New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declares 'I'm not the messiah'

New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday declared that he's "not the messiah", but he is aiming to win this year's World Cup in France.

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Mickelson 'at peace' if never plays PGA, Ryder Cup again

Phil Mickelson says he will be "at peace" if he never plays in a PGA Tour event or Ryder Cup again, nearly one year after his explosive remarks about the Saudi-funded LIV golf series triggered uproar.

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NHL legend Bobby Hull dead at 84: Blackhawks

Canadian ice hockey legend Bobby Hull, regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, died Monday aged 84, his former NHL club the Chicago Blackhawks announced.

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West Ham ease past Derby to earn Man Utd clash in FA Cup

West Ham booked an FA Cup fifth round trip to Manchester United as goals from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio sealed a 2-0 victory at third tier Derby on Monday.

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Gattuso leaves Valencia by 'mutual agreement'

Valencia announced on Monday that coach Gennaro Gattuso was leaving the club.

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French FA chief Le Graet 'no longer has legitimacy' to stay in post, says report

Noel Le Graet, the scandal-hit president of the French Football Federation under investigation for sexual harassment, "no longer has the necessary legitimacy to run and represent French football", according to a report into governance failings at the body seen by AFP on Monday.

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Fans to be punished for racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinicius

Spain's High Council for Sport (CSD) said Monday that more than 10 Real Valladolid fans who racially insulted Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior in a La Liga game last month will be punished.

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Wolves sign Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes

Premier League strugglers Wolves have signed midfielder Joao Gomes from Brazilian side Flamengo on a long-term deal for a reported fee of £15 million ($18.5 million).

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Struggling Everton appoint former Burnley boss Dyche as new manager

Relegation-threatened Everton announced on Monday they had appointed former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as their new manager to replace the sacked Frank Lampard.

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Struggling Everton appoint Sean Dyche as new manager

Relegation-threatened Everton announced on Monday they had appointed former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as their new manager to replace the sacked Frank Lampard.

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McIlroy comes through 'battle' to edge bitter rival Reed in Dubai

Rory McIlroy prevailed in a nail-biting finish over Patrick Reed, the man he "prefers not to acknowledge" after a spat between the two, in the rain-delayed Dubai Desert Classic on Monday.

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Everton appoint Sean Dyche as new manager

Relegation-threatened Everton announced on Monday they had appointed former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as their new manager to replace the sacked Frank Lampard.

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LIV Golf tour announces full schedule for 2023

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour announced its full 2023 schedule on Monday, including a return to five venues that hosted tournaments in last year's inaugural series.

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Real Madrid, Barcelona to meet in Copa del Rey semis

Real Madrid will take on Clasico rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals while Athletic Bilbao will face Osasuna following Monday's draw.

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Newcastle must attack in 'season-defining' game, says Howe

Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to express themselves in their "season-defining game" against Southampton on Tuesday as they seek to reach the League Cup final for the first time in nearly half a century.

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Sabalenka closes in on Swiatek in WTA rankings

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka climbed to second in the new WTA rankings released on Monday after claiming her first Grand Slam title as Poland's Iga Swiatek retained top spot.

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Djokovic reclaims top spot in ATP rankings

Novak Djokovic reclaimed top spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday after winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

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