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Moreno: I did not deserve ugly Luis Enrique criticism

Luis Enrique publicly criticised Robert Moreno this week and the former La Roja coach has now issued a defiant response

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Ronaldo, Kane and Hazard selected in devastating FUT TOTW

Wednesday's FUT TOTW includes a host of attacking stars, including a devastating front three

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Lewandowski: My best is yet to come

The Polish striker is currently unstoppable in front of goal but he believes he can get even better

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Shaw, Tuanzebe, Matic in Man Utd training

Luke Shaw, Axel Tuanzebe and Nemanja Matic are all nearing a return to action as they step up their respective returns from injury

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Belgium deserve to win Euro 2020 - Martinez

The Red Devils were faultless in qualification and their coach is determined to see his side finally lift some silverware

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'Poch had earned the right to turn it around'

The Argentine has been thanked by Spurs fans after being relieved of his managerial duties on Tuesday, leaving the club with no manager

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Trubisky was injured, says Nagy

The Bears coach is sticking with his story after being made aware of grief from a skeptical Twitter contingent.

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Kitchens 'still a Garrett fan'

Suspended indefinitely by the NFL, defensive end Myles Garrett will continue to receive support from the Cleveland Browns.

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Tua Tagovailoa injury update: Prognosis 'excellent' after successful hip surgery

Here is what's next for the Alabama QB as he recovers from a nasty hip injury.

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Kroos: Germany not among Euro 2020 favourites

Germany have work to do if they are to be considered likely Euro 2020 winners despite cruising to qualification, says the midfielder

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Kosovo joke about breaking Sterling's leg

The Manchester City star is set to return for his nation on Sunday and has his opposition more than a little worried

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Southgate backs Kane to take Rooney record

The Tottenham forward is still 23 goals behind the all-time record, but his international boss thinks he is more than up to the task of breaking it

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Bonucci backs Ronaldo to get back to his best

The Portuguese star has been struggling to make a big impact this season in Italy, but his teammates believe he will still prove crucial

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'Lewandowski is in Messi and Ronaldo's category'

The RB Leipzig forward says he doesn't know when his Bundesliga rival will stop scoring, but that the Pole is among the world's very best

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Maguire shuts down talk of England divide

The Manchester United defender insists the Three Lions are a united force, despite recent drama

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Repeated Ronaldo questions anger Santos

The Portugal boss could not hide his frustration at the line of questioning from reporters

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Marchena: Ramos is a competitive animal

The defender's "competitive gene" will see him driven to win the 2020 tournament in Tokyo, says his former team-mate

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Bayern 'going very well' under Flick amid Pep talk - Neuer

The Man City manager has been linked with an incredible return to Bayern Munich, but Manuel Neuer has enjoyed working with the interim boss

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It's obvious Spurs want me gone but I won't leave until my contract runs out - Rose

The Tottenham left-back knows he will not be offered a new deal at the club, but insists he will see out his existing one through to 2021

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Loftus-Cheek on 'long road' & Rudiger three weeks from return

Frank Lampard has addressed the fitness of two long-term absentees, but there was little positive news to report from the Blues boss

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Chelsea can get a lot better - Lampard

The Blues boss isn't getting carried away with his side's bright start to the season, with it his desire to take each game as it comes

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Injured Anthony Davis leads Lakers

A shoulder injury did not slow Anthony Davis as he became just the sixth player to go 40-20 for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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LeBron hails 'wonderful' Davis

The Lakers can expect much, much more from Anthony Davis after his breakout display Tuesday night, LeBron James says.

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Dave Martinez deflects controversy

After being the first World Series manager to be ejected in 23 years, Dave Martinez was just keen to talk up his Nationals players.

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Westbrook thrills in passing Magic

The 139th triple-double of Russell Westbrook's career took him past Magic Johnson on Saturday, a source of great pride for the Rockets star.

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Racist abuse allegation sparks FA Cup abandonment

The incident occurred just five days after England's European Championship qualifier in Bulgaria was paused twice for racist abuse

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Mbappe and Cavani back for PSG but Neymar misses Nice game

The Brazilian forward sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty, while his young attacking partner has recovered from a similar issue

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Pochettino praises 'natural leader' Kane after Bulgaria racism row

The Spurs manager was delighted with his player's reaction to scandalous scenes in Sofia during England's 6-0 thrashing of Bulgaria

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'When it snows, I'm a viking' - Zlatan ready for Minnesota cold

The Galaxy striker says that potential snowy conditions won't stop him from starring in the MLS playoffs

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Coco Gauff makes Halloween plans

Still just 15 years old, Coco Gauff set her eyes on the best Halloween costume on the WTA Tour after claiming a reported $43,000 in Linz.

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Poch backs Spurs' transfers amid defensive crisis

The Argentine coach will be forced to use a make-shift right back on Saturday, but says he is happy with the club's work during the window

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Bayern's Alaba suffered broken rib against Spurs

The left-back, who initially appeared to have avoided serious injury, is set for a spell on the sidelines

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Courtois left out of Real Madrid squad

The club have denied their goalkeeper has been affected by anxiety, but he will not play against Granada this weekend

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Leicester are no different to the PL's top six, says Klopp

The Reds boss sees no reason why the Foxes should not be able to finish in the upper echelons of the English top-flight this term

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Rams' loss a wake-up call - McVay

Sean McVay offered no excuses for the Los Angeles Rams' shocking 55-40 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Kawhi Leonard feeling 'way better'

Superstar Kawhi Leonard was able to lead the Toronto Raptors to the NBA title while managing an injury. Now, he is fully fit.

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Paul George not looking at Lakers

There will be plenty of focus on Los Angeles this season, but Paul George is not worried about how the Clippers compare to the Lakers.

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Rahm, Willett still neck and neck

Jon Rahm again came up with the goods at the 18th, ensuring Danny Willett was joined in the lead again on the European Tour.

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McIlroy scrambles to make cut

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy left himself no room for error on Friday at Wentworth, moving just inside the cut line at the European Tour event.

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Canelo wary of Kovalev threat

The dominant Canelo Alvarez has swept all before him at lower weights but faces a huge test against light-heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev.

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Woods and McIlroy in skins showdown

A return of the skins format will see Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Hideki Matsuyama face off in Japan next month.

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'Messi deserves to pick his future'

Lionel Messi may have hinted he could leave Barcelona in the future, but team-mate Marc-Andre ter Stegen is remaining calm.

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'Messi deserves to pick his future' - Ter Stegen

The star attacker may have hinted he could leave the club in the future, but his team-mate is remaining calm

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Werner key to beating Bayern - Nagelsmann

The Germany star will have an important role to play if RB Leipzig are to defeat the champions, says their head coach

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'Pep, Klopp & Poch are innovators in golden age'

Man City, Liverpool and Tottenham bosses are comparable to Arrigo Sacchi, according to the legendary former AC Milan coach himself

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Coutinho to be assessed after Brazil duty

The South American played twice during the international break, starting in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and Niko Kovac will not take any risks

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Dortmund director refutes 'crazy' rift reports

It would be "crazy" for the Bundesliga giants to have the sort of disagreements over seasonal goals that are being reported, says Michael Zorc

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Serena reflects on latest 'down'

Having lost four consecutive grand slam finals, Serena Williams is hoping happier times are around the corner.

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Trubisky: Bears smooth in practice

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky accepted blame for Thursday's loss to the Packers but dismissed talk of his (lack of) preseason play.

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Rodgers: I'm going to be better

The Green Bay Packers were reliant on their defense against the Chicago Bears but Aaron Rodgers is already growing in confidence in 2019.

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'Extraordinary' Hazard can be a revelation at Real Madrid

The Belgium international has been tipped to thrive at the Santiago Bernabeu by a former Real forward.

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Neville flattered by USA interest

England boss Phil Neville insists he is going nowhere amid reports of interest from the United States.

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Fiorentina reveal failed deadline day bids

La Viola brought in three players on deadline day but now claim they missed out on a host of other targets

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Eden & Thorgan Hazard pull out Belgium squad

Having both missed club action with respective thigh and rib injuries, the brothers will sit out of the games against San Marino and Scotland

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Eight WWC 2023 bidders remain

Belgium and Bolivia have dropped out of the Women's World Cup bidding process, leaving eight potential hosts on the table.

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Is Gauff hype healthy?

Coco Gauff's emergence has caused quite a stir, but is the scrutiny healthy for a 15-year-old?

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Lomachenko vs. Campbell in numbers

As Luke Campbell takes on Vasyl Lomachenko at the O2 Arena, here's a look at the key numbers behind the fight courtesy of Opta.

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Loma vs. Campbell: Tale of the tape

WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko defends his belts against Luke Campbell this week. Here's a look at the tale of the tape.

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Loma vs. Campbell: Tale of the tape

WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko defends his belts against Luke Campbell this week. Here's a look at the tale of the tape.

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Don't underestimate Team USA

There is no LeBron James, no Kevin Durant and no James Harden. But Demond Greene warns not to underestimate Team USA's "C-team."

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Serena tested in 'rowdy' round two

Caty McNally gave Serena Williams a scare, and the eighth seed, while delighted to come through, is hoping for more straightforward wins.

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Ben Stokes second in ICC rankings

England stars Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Joe Root moved up the ICC rankings after the third Ashes Test against Australia in Leeds.

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Giannis misses final WC warm-up

Greece will hope to have Giannis Antetokounmpo available for its FIBA World Cup opener after he missed Tuesday's warmup because of his knee.

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Klopp: Liverpool's start to the season just okay

The Reds boss will be looking for improvement against Arsenal, believing his table-topping side haven't been so far

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Pochettino: I do not experiment

Asked if he might rest Tottenham players against Newcastle United, the manager warned against the use of testing new lineups

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Howe out to stop City and Sterling

Manchester City and Raheem Sterling have enjoyed themselves against Bournemouth in recent years, but Eddie Howe aims to improve the Cherries' record.

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Guardiola: I doubted milestone man David Silva before City arrival

The Manchester City boss has revealed he was among those to question the Spaniard's talents before he moved to the Etihad Stadium

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Ndombele to sit out Tottenham's clash with Newcastle

Spurs will be without the French midfielder this weekend against the Magpies, but Son Heung-min is available for selection once again

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Steve Smith out of third Test

Star Australia batsman Steve Smith will not play at Headingley in the third Test of the Ashes against England.

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Van Wolfswinkel being treated for brain aneurysm

The Netherlands international faces a long stint on the sidelines, but is grateful his condition was discovered before it was too late

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Pellegrini wanted to keep Adrian

The goalkeeper signed for the Reds on a free before excelling in the UEFA Super Cup, but the Hammers had been keen to keep him

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DeChambeau 'trying to improve'

Having initially defended himself in the fight over slow play, Bryson DeChambeau insists he is "trying to improve".

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Coco Gauff gets U.S. Open wild card

Having sparkled at Wimbledon, the 15-year-old Floridian will get another chance at her home Grand Slam.

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Pattinson misses second Test

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are the beneficiaries as James Pattinson is rested by Australia for the second Test.

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Saunders signs with Matchroom

Having ended an 11-year promotional partnership with Frank Warren, Billy Joe Saunders has signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.

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Joshua-Ruiz 'can change boxing'

Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. are set to fight in Saudi Arabia, with promoter Eddie Hearn keen to broaden boxing horizons.

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Origi: It feels like Madrid was just the beginning

An outstanding end to the 2018-19 season has not quelled the Belgian striker's ambition to keep improving at Anfield

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Pep delighted with Mahrez attitude in Bernardo absence

The Algerian started for Manchester City against the Hammers with his Portuguese team-mate out of action due to "little muscular problems"

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'Rodri plays at Fernandinho's level'

The Spaniard is capable of matching the Brazilian's consistently high level of performances, according to his Etihad Stadium team-mates

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Real Salt Lake sack head coach Petke

The MLS club have followed up Mike Petke's suspension by sacking the manager after he abused officials in a match against Tigres in July

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Best Premier League signings

With all incoming Premier League business done, we pick out the five best deals from the transfer window.

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AC Milan not interested in Modric, says Boban

The Croatia international has been linked with a move to Serie A with Inter also thought to be interested, but Milan have distanced themselves.

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'His endgame is managing Manchester United': Ferdinand believes Rooney wants Red Devils job

As the striker prepares to move to Derby County, his former team-mate believes he has his eye on a different position in the future.

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Rooney's MLS career in numbers

Having secured a return to England as Derby County player-coach, here's a look at Wayne Rooney's MLS career so far by the Opta numbers.

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Emery happy to stay patient with Pepe

The Ivorian did not debut for the Gunners in pre-season, but his manager is hopeful of his involvement on Tyneside

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Judge Liverpool at the end of the season - Wijnaldum

The Reds have been quiet in the transfer market, but the midfielder says the team is "bigger and better than last season".

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Marseille sign Benedetto

Marseille have secured just their second signing of the transfer window, with Dario Benedetto joining from Boca Juniors.

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Gotze: World Cup winner hindered my career

The winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final provided the Dortmund playmaker's career highlight but also put pressure on the Germany star

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Fury agrees deal for Wallin fight

With the Deontay Wilder rematch on the back burner for now, Tyson Fury is set to face Otto Wallin next in Las Vegas in September.

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Billy Joe Saunders splits with promoter Frank Warren

Frank Warren and Billy Joe Saunders have ended an 11-year promotional partnership.

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Henderson: It's more than just us and Man City

The Reds captain believes that the Premier League won't be a two-horse race in 2019-20

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Illarramendi expects big Griezmann impact

The French star's former Real Sociedad team-mate expects the new Blaugrana star to hit the ground running

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Luke Campbell confident of upset

Vasyl Lomachenko will be expected to defend his unified status against Luke Campbell, but the Englishman is confident.

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Tour: Alaphilippe learns on the job

After a setback Sunday, Julian Alaphilippe will work hard to defend his Tour de France lead in the coming week.

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Liverpool 'greedy' for more silverware - Klopp

There will be no complacency from the Reds after their triumph in Europe last season, according to their manager

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Boca Juniors: De Rossi deal is '99 per cent done'

The 35-year-old was set to retire after leaving Roma but a move to Argentina is now seemingly close

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Pacquiao camp reject Khan claim

Amir Khan claimed he has an agreement with Manny Pacquiao for a fight later this year, but the Filipino's representatives dispute this.

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Thomas reflects on 'great start'

Second in the GC and with a Team INEOS colleague close behind, Geraint Thomas feels well placed at the Tour de France.

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Djokovic revels in 'unreal' win

It took almost five hours to defeat Roger Federer, leaving Novak Djokovic to reflect on an "exciting, thrilling" Wimbledon final.

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Halep: This was my best match

New Wimbledon champion Simona Halep said she turned in her best performance ever to beat Serena Williams on Centre Court.

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Andy Ruiz says 'no' to UK rematch

The rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua will take place in the United States or Mexico, according to the heavyweight champion.

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Serena's drive 'taken for granted'

Williams and Roger Federer are world-renowned icons, but Murray suggests one aspect of their character is missed.

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Federer hits grand slam landmark

There looked to be no stopping the big names in the Wimbledon men's draw on Saturday as Federer and Nadal laid down markers.

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Nadal outplays Tsonga in 3 sets

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga proved no match for Rafael Nadal, who raced into the fourth round at Wimbledon on Saturday.

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Coco: I hope Beyonce is watching

Cori "Coco" Gauff is just 15 years old and into the last 16 at Wimbledon, but Beyonce and Jaden Smith were on her mind Friday.

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Gauff battles back to win again

Facing match point in second set, the 15-year-old showed superb spirit to rally and down Polona Hercog to move into the fourth round.

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Kerber stunned by hobbling Davis

Lauren Davis was hampered by three apparent injuries against Angelique Kerber but still ousted the defending Wimbledon champion.

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Querrey upsets Thiem at Wimbledon

After Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas both lost at Wimbledon on Monday, Thiem spectacularly followed 24 hours later.

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World Cup: England defeats Norway

Goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze guided England past Norway and into the Women's World Cup semifinals.

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Richarlison to miss Copa America quarter-final with mumps

The Everton forward has been ruled out through illness and will join the unavailable Casemiro and Fernandinho on the sidelines

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Rivaldo defends Messi and Neymar

The Brazil legend has defended the forwards after his former boss Louis van Gaal accused the pair of not being team players

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Houghton a 'major doubt' for Norway quarter-final

The England captain suffered an ankle injury late on against Cameroon and faces a battle to be fit for the World Cup quarter-final on Thursday

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The players drafted before Curry

Stephen Curry was selected seventh in the 2009 NBA Draft. Ten years on, we look at the six players preferred to the Warriors point guard.

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'Sanchez needs to play, at Man Utd or elsewhere'

The 30-year-old has put in a number of impressive displays at the Copa America despite not regularly featuring for the Red Devils last term

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Neymar must decide future, says Belletti

The Brazil international may be allowed to leave PSG if the Ligue 1 club receive a suitable offer for his services, with former club Barcelona linked

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Ajax sign Dutch forward Promes

The 27-year-old returns to his home country following a sole season with Sevilla in La Liga, joining the club where spent part of his youth career

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France moves on, ousts Brazil

An extra-time strike from Amandine Henry settled France's Women's World Cup clash with Brazil in the hosts' favor Sunday.

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Barrett ready for NYC pressure

The experience of playing alongside Zion Williamson at Duke readied RJ Barrett for the New York Knicks, he says.

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Pelicans to be patient with Zion

The Pelicans consider Zion Williamson in "a population of one," but he will be given time to adapt to the NBA next season.

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Only Neymar knows his future - Costa

The PSG star is again the subject of transfer speculation, but an international colleague knows he will make whatever decision is best for his career.

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Luis Enrique steps down as Spain head coach

The former Barcelona manager has had to leave his position due to family reasons, with his assistant Robert Moreno taking over on a permanent basis

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De Jong or Ronaldo? De Ligt to choose his own path

The Ajax centre-back is still to decide on his future, with leading sides from across Europe ready to spark a scramble to secure his signature

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Pogba 'judged differently' after £89m move

Moving for a record-breaking transfer fee as a midfielder made him an easy target of criticism, claims the French World Cup-winning star

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Curry backs Cousins to bounce back

Stephen Curry is confident DeMarcus Cousins will not allow a "rough" Game 3 to affect him going forward for the Warriors.

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Semenya cleared to run pre-appeal

Following Semenya's appeal last week, the Swiss Supreme Court has suspended the implementation of the IAAF's new regulations.

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Murray to play doubles at Queen's

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray will play for the first time since the Australian Open at the Fever-Tree Championships.

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Ruiz Jr. wants AJ rematch in Mexico

Anthony Joshua's camp has spoken of facing Andy Ruiz Jr. again in the United Kingdom, but the world champion has an alternative option.

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Joshua to Ruiz: Bring a good fight

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua shared a smile with Andy Ruiz Jr. after weighing in considerably lighter than his opponent.

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Wozniacki trying to stay positive

Following injury troubles in recent weeks, Caroline Wozniacki suffered more disappointment in her French Open first-round match on Monday.

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Kvitova withdraws from French Open

Having played through pain in recent weeks, two-time Grand Slam winner Petra Kvitova has pulled out of the French Open with an arm injury.

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Federer enjoys serene Paris return

Playing at the French Open for the first time in four years, Roger Federer came through his opening clash with Lorenzo Sonego with ease.

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Giannis: This is just the start

The Milwaukee Bucks were beaten in the Eastern Conference finals, but Giannis Antetokounmpo expects them to be better next year.

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Giannis gives credit to Leonard

Kawhi Leonard's experience as a former NBA champion made him the star man in the Eastern Conference finals, says Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Inter coach says his team is prepared

Inter will qualify for next season's Champions League if they beat Empoli on the final day of the season and Luciano Spalletti is confident they will.

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Ronaldo rested as Allegri prepares for the beach

A coach who has already announced his departure this summer was plotting his holidays as he held a brief news conference ahead of his final match

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Van Dijk out to top 'nuts' Barcelona win

Liverpool enjoyed one of Anfield's greatest European nights against the Catalan giants, but a Dutch defender wants an "even bigger memory" in Madrid

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PSG make history in Reims defeat

Prolific champions Paris Saint-Germain at least ensured they took a record as they went down 3-1 at Reims on Ligue 1's final day.

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Tuchel: I expect to stay with PSG

While the situation could yet change after a run of just three wins in 10, the manager is planning for next season

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Valverde: I don't think about my future too much

The head coach is determined not to let talk about his future distract his team ahead of their chance to secure a second straight double

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Rummenigge: Kovac's future not in question

The club's hierarchy are keen to play down speculation that their head coach could depart before next season

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Neuer to start DFB-Pokal final

The shot-stopper has been out for almost six weeks but will return from a calf problem in time for the showpiece event

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Derby unsurprised by Lampard to Chelsea talk

The 40-year-old is said to be a candidate for a head coaching role at Stamford Bridge, and the Rams acknowledge they cannot prevent speculation

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Embiid on Game 7: 'It just sucks'

76ers star Joel Embiid appeared to be in tears after losing late to the Raptors and he had few words for his agony.

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Kawhi Leonard was desperate for win

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater against the 76ers extended his postseason.

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Solskjaer glad season is over after latest defeat

Having seen his side fall away badly in the final weeks of the season after penning a permanent deal, the Norwegian welcomes the off-season

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Conte rumours of no concern to Spalletti

The Nerazzurri boss is seeing his position called into question, amid links to an ex-Chelsea manager, but he is not too concerned ahead of a key match

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Agent: Premier League return 'possible' for Bale

The winger's representative says he is happy at Real Madrid, but a return to England is "possible" for the former Tottenham man

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Balotelli defends Messi and Ronaldo

The Italian forward has stuck up for the two star players after their respective Champions League defeats this season

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Sarri: My target is a long stay in England

The Italian club are said to be interested in the manager, but he wants to stay in the Premier League - either at Chelsea or elsewhere

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'Barca were scared of Anfield'

The Catalans put in a lacklustre performance as they crashed out of the Champions League

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Joshua: I'm still getting better

World champion Anthony Joshua believes heavyweight rivals Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will see him improve in the coming years.

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Joshua: I'm still getting better

World champion Anthony Joshua believes heavyweight rivals Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will see him improve in the coming years.

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Lillard upbeat despite Game 4 loss

The Nuggets leveled their second-round playoff series, but Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers remain optimistic.

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Young: Man Utd should be winning titles

The Red Devils will have to settle for the Europa League in 2019-20, and their failure to make the top competition rankles with their captain

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Groningen teen Reis to join Barcelona, agent confirms

The 18-year-old midfielder is on his way to Camp Nou this summer, according to the player's representative

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Zidane refuses to comment on 'nonsense' Pogba talk

The France international continues to be linked with a summer move to Santiago Bernabeu, though the Blancos boss has played it down

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Benitez: Newcastle won't do any favours for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp's title contenders won't get help from the Magpies this weekend as the club prepares to host the Reds in their final home game this term

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'Sad' Neymar sensitive to what is said about him - Tuchel

The Brazilian is facing a ban after appearing to punch a fan, and his club boss says the star's mood is low right now

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Klopp jokes about Manchester City play-off

A Premier League title play-off between the Reds and the reigning champions would be fitting this season, according to the German boss

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Klopp: Reds focus on Newcastle not Barca

The Reds cannot afford to worry about a European tie against the Spanish champions ahead of playing Newcastle United, says the German boss

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Romero to join Juventus in €30m deal

After months of speculation, it appears as though the Argentine defender's rumoured switch to the Serie A champions is about to go through

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David Luiz in Chelsea contract talks

Those at Stamford Bridge are looking to put fresh terms in place with the Brazilian, says Maurizio Sarri, with his current deal about to expire

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Gimelstob steps down from ATP

With pressure to depart growing, Gimelstob said he will leave his role as a player representative on the ATP board.

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Ajax are a step ahead - Vertonghen

The Belgium international knows the benefits of Ajax's famed academy better than most, and is not surprised to see his former club wow observers

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Lazio sanction for racist chanting suspended

Franck Kessie and Tiemoue Bakayoko were allegedly targeted by sections of the Romans' fanbase during a tense cup tie earlier in April

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Lucas: I'm not surprised by Spurs' Champions League run

The club may have surprised many this season, but the winger is not among them

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Harry Winks to miss Ajax semi-final after groin surgery

The Spurs midfielder is a serious doubt for the rest of the season, joining a mounting injury list ahead of their Champions League semi-final

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'Pogba won't add much to Madrid, but he will bring goals'

The Blancos idol does not see Pogba as the answer to all of Madrid's problems but he would pose a bigger scoring threat than the current midfield

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Harden: Defending Favors 'draining'

Derrick Favors caused the Rockets problems in Game 4 and James Harden vowed his team would improve.

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Mitchell: Anything can happen

The Jazz have not yet given up hope of rescuing their playoff series against the Rockets, insists Donovan Mitchell.

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Kyrie Irving happy to make his mark

Having been made to wait for his playoff debut with the Celtics, Kyrie Irving is enjoying the series against the Pacers.

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Tiger's confidence boosted by win

Masters champion Tiger Woods will approach the remaining majors this year with added confidence after delivering at Augusta.

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Rubio explains Harden guarding

James Harden had to contend with Ricky Rubio's peculiar approach to guarding on Sunday, with the Jazz trying to stop his step-backs.

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Giannis not looking for protection

Andre Drummond was ejected for shoving Giannis Antetokounmpo to the floor on Sunday, but the Milwaukee Bucks star was not too concerned.

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Lloris: Son and Lucas will respond to Kane absence

The forward will be absent for Tottenham at Manchester City this week, yet the goalkeeper believes the team's attacking duo can step up

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Monaco forward Jovetic ruptures ACL

The Montenegro international has suffered another injury blow, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Reims on Saturday

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Pepe a good fit for PSG - Galtier

Christophe Galtier acknowledges Paris Saint-Germain would be wise to sign Lille star Nicolas Pepe at the end of the season.

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Henderson motivated by pain of 2013-14 title collapse

The Anfield outfit's title hopes were derailed at home to Chelsea five years ago and the midfielder hopes to avoid a repeat this time around

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Icardi slammed by Inter team-mate Nainggolan

The striker was missing from the side for almost two months after having the captaincy taken off of him

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Sarri hails Chelsea's fight in difficult win

An 86th minute Marcos Alonso header gave the Blues an advantage going into the second leg at Stamford Bridge

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Milan want permanent Bakayoko move - Maldini

Tiemoue Bakayoko has established himself as a key man at San Siro this season and AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini wants to sign the midfielder.

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Rahm says McIlroy would be good bet

Grand Slam-chasing Rory McIlroy is playing as well as anyone ahead of the Masters, Jon Rahm said Tuesday ahead of golf's first major.

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Tiger grouped with Li and Rahm

The groupings for the first two rounds of the 2019 Masters have been announced, with Tiger Woods learning the identity of his partners.

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Hughton: Walker should have gone

Kyle Walker was only shown a yellow card after moving his head towards Alireza Jahanbakhsh - a decision Chris Hughton disagreed with.

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Gattuso rues Milan mistakes in Juventus defeat

Juventus produced a spirited comeback to beat the Rossoneri, but it could prove to be a vital result in Milan's quest to finish in the top four

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'He dug his own grave' - Inter ultras want Icardi sold

The striker was back in the starting XI and on the scoresheet against Genoa, but a section of the club's supporters still want him gone

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Salah breaks another Reds record

The Reds Egyptian forward netted his half-century of goals for the club faster than anyone else, beating former Anfield star Torres

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Spalletti wants more from returning Icardi

The forward got a goal and an assist against Genoa, but his manager is keen to see the forward be more involved in the run of play

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Pochettino: New stadium sets new playing standard

Having finally moved into their new home, the manager says his side must now produce results on the pitch to match the facilities

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Casemiro: Madrid 'not right' and must improve

Zinedine Zidane suffered the first defeat of his second stint as coach at Valencia, but the midfielder was pleased with his side's effort in the match

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Pochettino retains faith in Lloris

The Frenchman remains Tottenham's number one despite a number of high-profile mistakes this season, with the Argentine coach backing his goalkeeper

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Sarri: Hudson-Odoi will probably start against Brighton

The England international still has not started a league match, but he could when the Blues take on Brighton this Wednesday

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Sarri: Fan criticism not helpful to Chelsea players

While criticism from Blues supporters is not yet affecting the coach, he is keen to protect his players ahead of a crucial run of fixtures

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Lloris: Of course you question yourself

Liverpool snatched victory against Tottenham thanks to the goalkeeper's error – and he recognised that he was at fault

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Milan 'never considered replacing' Gattuso - Leonardo

While Gennaro Gattuso discussed his future this weekend, Leonardo insists AC Milan are not concerned about the coaching situation.

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Barca are used to Messi's brilliance - Busquets

The Argentine revealed an ongoing injury this week, but his team-mate was not at all surprised to see him deliver the goods for the Catalan side

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Pochettino & Klopp support England stars in wake of racist abuse

More must be done to stamp racism out of football and society, say the Tottenham and Liverpool coaches in the wake of the events in Montenegro

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Klopp cools pressure on Oxlade-Chamberlain

Having felt he was premature in talking up the England international's return over recent weeks, the Reds boss will no longer discuss the midfielder

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Klopp: Liverpool are prepared for setbacks

The Reds take on Tottenham on Sunday and their manager is aware that his side might have to overcome adversity in order to maintain a title challenge

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'Mane is ready for Real Madrid move'

A former Southampton team-mate of the Senegalese forward believes he is cut out to be a success in Spain amid reported interest from La Liga giants

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