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Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes

Andy Robertson has urged his Tottenham team-mates to forget about their struggles over the past two seasons as they try to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table.

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China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- but will go home with "some regrets".

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Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster

High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off.

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Former Mexico boss Aguirre returns to Spain with Valencia

Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will return to Spain to take over at La Liga strugglers Valencia, the club announced on Wednesday.

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China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold

China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first gold thanks to a pocket powerhouse weightlifter.

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China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record

China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday with a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.

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Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season

Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team announced on Wednesday.

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North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korea's Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class in Nagoya.

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Badminton no.1 An tells dad to keep it down at Asian Games

Badminton world number one An Se-young had stern words for her watching father as her frustrations threatened to boil over in victory at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday.

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Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win

Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year's Formula One title race as he heads into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first in a potentially decisive triple-header, bidding for a third straight win.

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Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini

After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let football do the talking again as Roberto Mancini kickstarts his second spell in charge.

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Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold

China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- and her team-mates say her stunning success is no longer a surprise.

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World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they get back into action this week for the first time since their triumph.

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'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins

Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has promised to bring a "new approach" to the country's flagging fortunes, as the four-time world champions begin their latest tilt at a maiden Nations League title.

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Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series

New Zealand speedster Adam Milne will return to the Black Cap's T20 squad for next month's home series against India after more than a year out of international cricket, coach Rob Walter said Wednesday.

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MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'

Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a man's game" while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday.

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Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late

Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start their Women's Champions League season, while Mariona Caldentey was the hero as Arsenal left it late in their opener.

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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

All-rounder Will Jacks starred with both bat and ball as England overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.

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Man City peg back Bayern to start Women's Champions League

Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start the Women's Champions League.

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Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub

United States captain Brandt Snedeker is backing JJ Spaun to make next year's Ryder Cup team despite snubbing the former US Open champion for this week's Presidents Cup in Medinah.

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Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds

Elisa Longo Borghini and Filippo Ganna dug deep to lead the Italian mixed relay team to a long-awaited gold at the cycling world championships time-trial on Tuesday, ahead of France and Switzerland.

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Sri Lanka's Colombage strikes on debut as England dismissed for 265 in first ODI

Sachindu Colombage took three wickets on his Sri Lanka debut as England were restricted to 265 all out in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.

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England's Rashid out of Sri Lanka ODIs with hand injury

Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been ruled out of England's one-day international series against Sri Lanka.

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Newcomers South Korea face holders Italy in Davis Cup finals

South Korea's reward for reaching the Davis Cup finals for the first time ever is a quarter-final tie against hosts and holders Italy, following the draw in Bologna on Tuesday.

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Japan's Kojima sounds Marchand warning with Asian Games gold

Japan's 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima said he was determined to cut the gap on French superstar Leon Marchand before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after winning Asian Games gold on Tuesday.

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India cricketers win in style as Afghan savours 'special' Games silver

India's dominant women retained their Asian Games cricket crown in style on Tuesday as an Afghan cyclist who once disguised herself as a man won a "special" silver.

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England rugby star Pollock signs new Northampton deal

Henry Pollock has signed a bumper new contract with Prem champions Northampton worth a reported £400,000 ($535,000) a year, ending speculation over the future of the England star.

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La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing 'conspiracy' claims

La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.

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Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d'Or recognition

France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe continued his media push to win the Ballon d'Or by insisting on Tuesday that he feels confident he will claim the prestigious award.

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England paceman Wood retires from international cricket

England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, saying he had "lost the battle" after a career repeatedly disrupted by injuries.

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Magnificent Mandhana's 79 helps India to Asian Games cricket gold

Smriti Mandhana's whirlwind 79 helped India crush Sri Lanka by 147 runs and win a second consecutive women's cricket gold at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

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India narrowly survive huge scare against minnows Japan

World champions India narrowly survived being on the end of a huge upset as they edged a spirited Japan by two runs in a rain-shortened first-ever T20 international between the two teams on Tuesday.

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