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Giannis suitors make deals as NBA trade deadline nears

Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline neared on Thursday with two suitors making other deals in the hours before the clock runs out.

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Carrick stresses significance of Munich air disaster to Man Utd history

Michael Carrick said his Manchester United players must "understand the history" of the Munich air disaster as the club prepare to mark the 68th anniversary of the tragedy.

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Winter Olympics opening ceremony nears as virus disrupts ice hockey

Preparations for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics ratcheted up Thursday on the eve of the opening ceremony while the start of the ice hockey was hit by an outbreak of norovirus.

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No time frame to get Palmer in 'perfect' shape - Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer's fitness "game-by-game" after an injury disrupted season for the England international.

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US Olympic body backs LA28 leadership amid Wasserman scandal

The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee gave strong backing to the Los Angeles 2028 Games leadership on Thursday, following calls for LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman to resign after his name appeared in the Epstein files.

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Gnabry extends Bayern Munich deal until 2028

Germany forward Serge Gnabry has extended his contract at Bayern Munich by two years until 2028, the club announced Thursday.

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England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball

England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.

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Italy captain Lamaro amongst trio set for 50th caps against Scotland

Captain Michele Lamaro and backs Juan Ignacio Brex and Paolo Garbisi will earn their 50th caps for Italy against Scotland in the Azzurri's Six Nations opener after being named in coach Gonzalo Quesada's starting XV on Thursday.

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Piastri plays down McLaren rivalry with champion Norris

Just a month before the Formula One season gets rolling again in Australia, McLaren's Oscar Piastri said he got a "fair shot" at the 2025 title and there were no hard feelings about his titanic tussle with teammate Lando Norris.

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German Cup final to stay in Berlin until 2030

The German Cup final is to remain at Berlin's Olympic Stadium until at least 2030 after an extension was agreed with state authorities, the German FA (DFB) announced on Thursday.

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Taming the lion: Olympians take on Bormio's terrifying Stelvio piste

The Stelvio course in Bormio that will stage the men's alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics has a reputation for being tough, unrelenting and dangerous.

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Italy's Casse tops second Olympic downhill training

Italy's Mattia Casse topped the second men's training for the Olympic downhill in Bormio on Thursday.

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Anti-doping boss 'uncomfortable' with Valieva's coach at Olympics

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday he was "uncomfortable" with the presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics of the coach of the doped Russian skater Kamila Valieva.

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England's Brook predicts record 300-plus scores at T20 World Cup

England captain Harry Brook said on Thursday that he believes it could be a record-breaking T20 World Cup, with fans treated to a batting blitz and 300-plus scores.

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Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to full-back from the wing for his Six Nations return against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Kinghorn, Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland for Six Nations opener

Scotland's top two try-scorers of all time -- Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham -- plus British and Irish Lions full-back Blair Kinghorn have all been left out by Gregor Townsend for his side's Six Nations opener away to Italy on Saturday.

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Liverpool in 'good place' for years to come, says Slot

Liverpool's recruitment of rising stars will put the club on a sure footing for years to come, according to manager Arne Slot despite a difficult season for the Premier League champions.

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Pakistan will seek govt nod in potential India T20 finals clash

Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday.

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Fearless talent: Five young players to watch at the T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup begins on Saturday in India and Sri Lanka, with a chance for fresh faces to shine in the global spotlight.

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India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-up

Cricket's T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious build‑up overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh kicked out and Pakistan refusing to face arch-rivals and co-hosts India.

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LA officials call for Olympic chief to resign over Epstein file emails

Multiple Los Angeles officials have called on 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to step down, after the latest batch of files in the Jeffrey Epstein case revealed racy emails between the sports executive and the disgraced financier's girlfriend.

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Super Bowl stars stake claims for Olympic flag football

The NFL pushed for years to get flag football into the Olympics, transforming its all-star Pro Bowl game into a showcase of gridiron's tackle-free variation, and even shoe-horning it into Super Bowl week for the first time this year.

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Man City brush aside Newcastle to reach League Cup final

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.

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Guardiola wants permission for Guehi to play in League Cup final

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the League Cup final against Arsenal even though the England defender is ineligible for the Wembley showdown.

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Dallas deals Davis to Wizards in blockbuster NBA trade: report

Anthony Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star forward, was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to Washington in a blockbuster deal involving eight players and five NBA Draft picks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

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Lens cruise into French Cup quarters, Endrick sends Lyon through

Lens reached the quarter-finals of the French Cup on Wednesday courtesy of a 4-2 win over Troyes, while an Endrick-inspired Lyon fought past second-division Laval.

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No.1 Scheffler excited for Koepka return from LIV Golf

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler sees the return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour as a start to having the world's best talent competing beyond major events.

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Curling quietly kicks off sports programme at 2026 Winter Olympics

Two days before the opening ceremony, the sports programme at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics began on Wednesday with the curling mixed doubles.

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Undav pokes Stuttgart past Kiel into German Cup semis

An unconventional Deniz Undav toe-poke put Stuttgart on track for a 3-0 win at Holstein Kiel on Wednesday and the semi-finals of the German Cup.

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Germany goalkeeper Ter Stegen to undergo surgery

Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery on his injured hamstring on Friday, his club Girona confirmed on Wednesday.

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Shai to miss NBA All-Star Game with abdominal strain

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sustained an abdominal strain and will miss the NBA All-Star Game before being re-evaluated following the All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder said Wednesday.

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From 'flop' to Super Bowl favorite: Sam Darnold's second act

If there are no second acts in American life, nobody told Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.

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