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France cruise past ill-disciplined Argentina

France eased to a 37-23 victory over an ill-disciplined Argentina at a bitterly cold Paris in their final game of the November internationals on Friday. Les Bleus claimed four tries including a superb solo effort from in-form winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey,…

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Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump

Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in Sunday’s trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham. Fourth takes on fifth in another of Saturday’s…

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High-flying Bayern face injury woes as crucial phase looms

Bayern Munich’s home clash with Augsburg on Friday kickstarts a crucial run of fixtures for the German giants, who are struggling under the weight of injuries in key positions. After Friday’s match, Bayern host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League…

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‘Eternal’ Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis

Rafael Nadal said early Wednesday he had left a sporting and personal ‘legacy’ after retiring from professional tennis, as tributes flooded in for the 22-time Grand Slam winner. The 38-year-old’s glittering and historic career came to a close as Netherlands…

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Minnows Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania

A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday, and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Mozambique won 2-1 in Guinea-Bissau and hosts Tanzania edged…

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Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends

Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia…

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Hendrikse brothers start for South Africa against Wales

Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to the South Africa side that beat England to face under-pressure Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse –- the 36th set of Springbok brothers -– have been paired at halfback for…

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South African trio nominated for World Rugby player of year

Three members of South Africa’s World Cup winning team — Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit — were shortlisted Monday for World Rugby’s player of the year award, while Antoine Dupont is in line for the Sevens prize.…

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England secure Nations League promotion, France beat Italy

England blew away 10-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Adrien Rabiot scored twice as France beat Italy. Erling Haaland scored…

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Sinner sweeps past Fritz to win ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals on Sunday after beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to claim his first title at the season-ending event in Turin. Italian Sinner’s triumph on home soil was the latest moment of glory in a near-perfect…

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