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When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era

When Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios, it will be under the banner of the Battle of the Sexes - but the stakes will not be as high as those that faced Billie Jean King 52 years ago.

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The Ring V: How to Watch Naoya Inoue vs. Alan David Picasso Live Online

With undisputed champion Naoya Inoue off the heels of an unanimous decision win against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September, the Japanese boxer is set to defend his titles against Mexican Alan David Picasso. The undefeated Inoue (31-0-0) battles undefeated Picasso (32-0-1) in an epic pay-per-view supe…

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Georgetown coach suspended for one game for water bottle throw

Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley was suspended by the school on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end of a loss to Xavier the night before.

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Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025

Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.

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Your Guardian sport weekend: Premier League, Ashes and NFL

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

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Boxing Day Test 2025: Australia v England fourth Ashes Test, day two – live updates

Australia edge England in wild opening to Boxing Day Test Over-by-over updates from Melbourne Cricket Ground Live scorecard | Geoff Lemon on Australia’s bowlers“Dear Rob,” writes Robert Wilson. “I’ve got skin in the game as I am trying to arrange an all-night viewing sesh for day (night) three in an…

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Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

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Jacques Vermeulen on song as Sale batter Harlequins in second half

Sale 43-17 HarlequinsFlanker scores two tries to help Sale romp to victoryFor Sale and Alex Sanderson a bonus-point victory which harvested seven tries was surely beyond their wildest imagination.But for Harlequins the abject misery and humiliation continues after a shocking second-half capitulation…

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Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury

British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

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How Guardiola made Man City title contenders again - tactical analysis

After their Premier League domination came to an abrupt end last season, how has Pep Guardiola changed things tactically to bring about Manchester City's recent revival?

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How to watch Senegal vs. DR Congo online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Senegal vs. DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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Afcon roundup: Mohamed Salah strikes again as 10-man Egypt hold off South Africa

Salah penalty gives Egypt second win in twoAngola and Zimbabwe battle to 1-1 drawMohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Agadir on Friday to become the first team into the knockout stages of the competition.E…

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How to Watch the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championships Online Free

Team USA are looking for a three-peat as the tournament comes to Saint Paul and Minneapolis

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How to watch Nigeria vs. Tunisia online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Nigeria vs. Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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'What's happening?' - Carse causes confusion as he's promoted up the order

England cause confusion as Brydon Carse makes his way to the crease to bat at number three on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

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'The noise is extraordinary' - Duckett ramps for six

Ben Duckett goes on the attack, ramping Michael Neser for six over as England start aggressively in their pursuit of 175 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test on day two in Melbourne.

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I was there: Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback in French Open final is still hard to comprehend

Jannik Sinner dominated for three hours and 43 minutes, but the Spaniard somehow prevailed in an adrenaline-filled fifth set and all-time classicIt was not until what appeared to be the dying moments of the French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that I realised it could be worth …

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Parma coach Carlos Cuesta: ‘Leaving Arsenal was maybe the most difficult decision of my life’

Spaniard, who at 30 has been coaching for half his life, discusses Arteta, tactics and how to win players’ trustCarlos Cuesta, towards the end of his first major interview, briefly lets himself wonder how far his journey will take him. “Maybe one day it brings the Maldives,” he says with a laugh, th…

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Man City players 'incredibly disciplined' - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says his players will have remained "incredibly disciplined" during the Christmas break to meet the standards Manchester City have set.

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Extra ball allows Carse to remove Neser and Starc in same over

Brydon Carse takes two wickets in three deliveries, as Michael Neser and Mitchell Starc are both dismissed for a duck to leave Australia 121-9 on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.