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Smith and Dunlap one back after first round of Bank of Utah Championship
Highlights from the first round of the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship.
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Smith finishes round with Bank of Utah's first ever ALBATROSS!
Jordan Smith holed out for an albatross on his final hole of the first round at the Bank of Utah Championship.
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Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.
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Blazers fire new play-by-play announcer over offensive teenage posts
After racist and misogynistic social media posts resurface, the Portland Trail Blazers dismiss newly hired play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell.
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Redick endorses Doncic as Lakers’ vocal leader: “We talked about that”
Luka Doncic assumes his expanded leadership role with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning firm support from head coach JJ Redick.
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Tristan Vukcevic to miss start of the season with hip injury
A left hip impingement stalls 23-year-old Tristan Vukcevic ahead of the 2026–27 NBA Regular Season.
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Victor Wembanyama rejects sports betting sponsorship: “Never do that”
Prioritizing global inspiration over endorsement millions, 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama sets clear boundaries.
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Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren agree to extension, ending contract standoff
At the deadline, the Detroit Pistons secure their core as Jalen Duren agrees to a massive contract extension.
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Bellamy says Wales 'stick' hurt as Norway win lifts mood
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of the "abuse" received during Wales' winless run.
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Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football.
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Real submit 'substantial' dossier in Barca payments case
Real Madrid have sent Uefa "evidence of extraordinary gravity" relating to payments made by Barcelona to a former vice-president of Spain's referees' committee.
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Papers: Man City players could be entitled to rip up contracts
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
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Pablo Laso on Mike James’ injury: “It doesn’t look good”
The head coach of Anadolu Efes said that further tests will be conducted on the star guard after he was forced to leave the court with an injury.
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Highlights: Wales 2-1 Norway
Watch the best of the action as Wales come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League.
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Shaw earns Man City draw with late Real goal dramatically disallowed
Bunny Shaw and a dramatic last-gasp decision from the referee ensured Man City took a point off Real Madrid with a 1-1 draw in the Women's Champions League.
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Ireland held by Austria despite Parrott double as protests interrupt game
Troy Parrott scored twice but the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Austria came back in the second half of their Nations League encounter at...
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Man City hold on to claim draw against Real Madrid
Khadija Shaw scores a superb equaliser before Real Madrid have a late goal chalked off as the sides play out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Joie Stadium.
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Bellamy gets perfect response as Wales beat 10-man Norway
Wales responded to their disappointing defeat to Denmark with a spirited victory over Erling Haaland and ten-man Norway in Cardiff.
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Real Madrid keen on Quansah - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah, Liverpool are monitoring Club Tijuana's teenage midfielder Giberto Mora, plus more.
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Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club
Argentine football great Lionel Messi becomes the owner of Spanish second division club CD Eldense.
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