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Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final

Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly on Wednesday in Morocco, thanks to Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas's goals.

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McIlroy says he's playing his best as rowdy Phoenix Open looms

Top-ranked Rory McIlroy, fresh off a victory in Dubai, says he's playing the best golf of his career as he prepares to tee off Thursday at the PGA Phoenix Open.

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Italy was our 'crash test' for Ireland, says France's Alldritt

France number eight Gregory Alldritt on Wednesday described his side's narrow win over Italy in the Six Nations opener as a "crash test" ahead of this weekend's crunch clash with Ireland in Dublin.

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Confusion over Ghana midfielder Atsu's safety after Turkey earthquake

The coach of Christian Atsu's Turkish club Hatayspor said on Wednesday the Ghana midfielder has not been found following the devastating earthquake in Turkey despite contradictory announcements earlier this week.

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FIA boss to step back from daily F1 management

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will step back from the daily management of Formula One, his organisation confirmed on Wednesday, as tensions between the sport and its governing body soar following controversies involving him.

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NBA stars and legends hail scoring king LeBron as greatest

NBA legends and current stars hailed LeBron James as the league's greatest player on Wednesday after the 38-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar became the competition's all-time scoring leader.

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From worst to best, Reid has transformed the Chiefs

When Andy Reid took over as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, he couldn't have picked a worse team in the NFL.

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New coach Tedesco wants 'happy, motivated' Belgium after World Cup flop

Domenico Tedesco said he wants to make Belgium's players "happy and motivated" after taking over as head coach on Wednesday.

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Ireland's Sexton fit for Six Nations 'blockbuster' with France

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said on Wednesday he will be fit for this weekend's Six Nations match against France before joking that he hoped he had not jinxed himself for the fixture.

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Paris Olympic Games unveils 'joyful' look for 2024

Paris Olympic organisers unveiled the 'visual identity' for the 2024 Games on Wednesday including a purple athletics track and a fresh set of pictograms for Olympic sports.

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French authorities pass Russian Olympic problem to IOC

The French government and the 2024 Olympic organisers both sidestepped on Wednesday, the day after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo called for a ban on Russian participation "as long as there is war" in Ukraine.

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Sweden mulling bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

After losing out to Milan to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Sweden is now considering a bid for the 2030 Games, the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) announced on Wednesday.

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Shiffrin bags silver to write herself into record books

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wrote another chapter in her storied alpine skiing career in Meribel on Wednesday by winning world super-G silver to tie the modern record for individual world medals.

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Scotland must 'build momentum' in Six Nations, says Jones

Huw Jones says Scotland cannot be considered Six Nations contenders until they prove they can string together big victories as they prepare to face Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Rose says Ryder Cup will not be 'devalued' if LIV players banned

Justin Rose said he does not believe the Ryder Cup will be "devalued" if LIV Golf players are prevented from competing at this year's event in Rome.

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Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87

Croatia's famed football coach Miroslav Blazevic -- who led the country to a third-place finish at the 1998 World Cup -- died on Wednesday, the national football federation said. He was 87.

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France's Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting

France fly-half Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.

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Italy's Bassino wins women's world super-G gold

Italy's Marta Bassino streaked to victory in the women's super-G at the World Ski Championships on Wednesday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin claiming silver.

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Former NBA star Jeremy Lin looks to boost 'underdog' Taiwan team

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin said he was excited to lift the fortunes of his new "underdog" team in Taiwan, after the league's last-placed Kaohsiung 17Live Steelers officially unveiled him on Wednesday.

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Tedesco named Belgium national football coach

Domenico Tedesco will take over as head coach of Belgium, the country's federation announced (RBFA) on Wednesday.

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Rohit, Cummins play down pitch chatter ahead of 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma and Australian counterpart Pat Cummins on Wednesday brushed aside concerns about the pitch ahead of the first of four eagerly awaited Tests.

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Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks heading to Japan

Veteran New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick on Wednesday joined the exodus of All Blacks signing to play for Japanese clubs in 2024 following the Rugby World Cup.

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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time points-scoring record

LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten.

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As 'King' James makes history, Jordan-LeBron debate revived

As LeBron James adds to his amazing legacy by becoming the NBA's career scoring leader, the debate resumes over whether he or Michael Jordan is the NBA's all-time greatest player.

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LeBron James: The man who would be King

LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills, exceptional longevity and unafraid to use the platform of NBA superstardom, has forged a unique destiny in his quest to be the best player of all time.

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Kompany slams Man City critics after Premier League charges

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hit back at the club's critics on Tuesday after the champions were rocked by more than 100 charges relating to the Premier League's financial rules.

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Ten Hag to keep faith with Martial, Weghorst

Erik ten Hag insists he will keep faith with Anthony Martial and Wout Weghorst as the Manchester United forwards struggle with fitness and form problems.

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Rodgers to decide on NFL future after 'darkness' retreat

Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers said on Tuesday he plans to make a decision on his career after spending four days in a "darkness" retreat.

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Kolo Muani double guides Frankfurt to German Cup quarters

France striker Randal Kolo Muani warned he was "getting better" after scoring two and assisting another in Eintracht Frankfurt's 4-2 derby defeat of visiting Darmstadt in the German Cup on Tuesday.

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No Hollywood ending for Wrexham as Blades win FA Cup thriller

Wrexham suffered a cruel FA Cup plot twist as the non-league club run by movie stars conceded two stoppage-time goals in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Tuesday.

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Vlahovic back among goals as Juve stroll past Salernitana

Dusan Vlahovic scored his first Juventus goals in nearly four months on Tuesday with a brace in his team's easy 3-0 win at Salernitana.

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Al-Dawsari penalties send Al Hilal into Club World Cup final

Salem Al-Dawsari scored two penalties as Al Hilal beat Flamengo 3-2 on Tuesday to reach this weekend's Club World Cup final in Morocco.

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