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Gatland says Wales can be 'special' at Rugby World Cup

Warren Gatland has backed Wales to do "something pretty special" at the Rugby World Cup in France despite their miserable recent record.

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'Explosion of joy' as World Cup debutants Morocco reach last 16

Goal-scorer Anissa Lahmari called it an "explosion of joy" as World Cup debutants Morocco qualified for the last 16 at the expense of Germany after stunning Colombia 1-0 on Thursday.

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Farrell opts for youthful half-back partnership for Italy test

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell selected youngsters Craig Casey and Jack Crowley as the half-back partnership for the Six Nations Grand Slam winners' first World Cup warm-up test with Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

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Germany exit in World Cup 'disaster' as debutants Morocco advance

A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.

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'Incomprehensible': Shocked Germany digests 'surreal' World Cup exit

Germany captain Alexandra Popp was at a loss for words after her side's group stage elimination in Brisbane on Thursday, saying the exit was "incomprehensible".

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Germany coach calls earliest Women's World Cup exit 'a disaster'

Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg called it "a disaster" after Germany suffered their earliest Women's World Cup exit with a 1-1 stalemate against South Korea on Thursday.

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Germany suffer earliest Women's World Cup exit as Morocco advance

A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.

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Germany crash out of Women's World Cup after South Korea draw

Germany crashed out of the Women's World Cup in the group stage for the first time in their history on Thursday after a frustrating 1-1 draw with South Korea allowed debutants Morocco to advance to the last 16 instead.

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Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16 and dump out Germany

Anissa Lahmari's winner powered World Cup debutants Morocco past Colombia 1-0 on Thursday and into the last 16 at the expense of two-time champions Germany.

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Marcus Smith starts for England in Rugby World Cup warm-up

Marcus Smith has been given the opportunity to play his way into England's World Cup squad after being picked at fly-half for Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff.

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Galthie bloods three new caps for World Cup warm-up with Scots

Fabien Galthie named three new caps in his France team to play Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts' starting XV for Saturday's warm-up match at Murrayfield.

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'HERE WE GO!': NFL great Brady brings stardust to Birmingham City

NFL great Tom Brady said he "couldn't be more excited" after becoming a minority owner in English second-tier football club Birmingham City.

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Germany, Colombia must avoid surprises to reach World Cup last 16

Germany must beat South Korea on Thursday to guarantee a place in the Women's World Cup last 16 while Colombia and their teenage phenomenon Linda Caicedo need only a point against Morocco to top the group.

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Saudi League 'determined' to succeed: executive

The Saudi Pro League is "determined to be a success" and will keep splashing the cash to attract some of the biggest names in football, according to one of its top executives.

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Time to take us seriously, says Jamaica's World Cup goalkeeper Spencer

Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer says Jamaica's historic run into the knockout stages of the World Cup will put pressure on football bosses at home to take the women's team seriously.

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Jones leans on youth to revitalise stuttering Wallabies

Coach Eddie Jones on Thursday said the Wallabies are "remodelling" with young players, believing youthful vigour can halt a slump with just five weeks to go until the Rugby World Cup.

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Captain urges under-fire USA to raise game in World Cup knockouts

United States captain Lindsey Horan has called on the holders to "raise the standard" heading into the Women's World Cup knockout phase but defended her team against criticism that followed their goalless draw with Portugal.

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Joseph demands focus as Japan face Fiji in World Cup warm-up

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday urged his players to cut out "small mental lapses" when they face Fiji in their final home game before the Rugby World Cup.

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Messi scores two more as Miami march past Orlando

Lionel Messi made it five goals in three appearances for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round-of-32 on Wednesday.

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France warned to 'pull their socks up' or pay World Cup price

France coach Herve Renard has warned his team they must keep their focus or it "can all come tumbling down" after being stunned by an early goal from Panama and leaking another two late on.

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Weah off the mark as Juventus down Madrid

United States international Timothy Weah scored the first goal of his Juventus career as the Italian giants defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season friendly in Florida on Wednesday.

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All Blacks ring changes for second Wallabies Test

The All Blacks have made mass changes to their team to face Australia in Dunedin on Saturday, with just three players retained as starters from last week's resounding victory.

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Murray beats Nakajima in ATP Washington opener

Andy Murray held firm in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Brandon Nakashima in the ATP hardcourt tournament in Washington on Wednesday, the British great's first match since an epic second-round exit at Wimbledon.

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Australian cyclist Stannard suspended for doping, out of worlds

Australian road racer Rob Stannard has been suspended for an anti-doping violation and will miss the world cycling championships in Glasgow, it was revealed Thursday.

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Swim king Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia's greatest Olympian

Double world champion swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui said Wednesday he wants to become Tunisia's greatest ever Olympian at the Paris Games next year.

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McDermott appointed Wallabies captain for All Blacks clash

Scrum-half Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies for the first time in the second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in what coach Eddie Jones Thursday called "a new era" for Australian rugby.

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Svitolina reaches Washington WTA quarter-finals with another win over Kasatkina

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina continued her dominance of Daria Kasatkina, taking her career record over the Russian to 8-0 with a 6-2, 6-2 victory Wednesday in the WTA hardcourt tournament in Washington.

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Brazilian winger Lucas Moura returns to Sao Paulo

Brazilian winger Lucas Moura, formerly of Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, finalized a deal Wednesday to return to his boyhood team, Sao Paulo, the club said.

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US hammer thrower Berry gets 16-month doping ban

United States hammer thrower Gwen Berry faces being ruled out of next year's Olympic Games after receiving a 16-month doping suspension, the United States Anti-Doping Agency said Wednesday.

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Major winners Thomas, Scott, Lowry chase PGA playoffs berths at Wyndham

Former world number one Justin Thomas is just one of the former major champions making a last-ditch bid at the Wyndham Championship this week to turn around a disappointing season.

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'Unique' Paddington wins fourth successive Group One

Irish super horse Paddington powered through the rain to win the Sussex Stakes at 'Glorious Goodwood' on Wednesday to record his fourth successive Group One success.

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"You became THE goalkeeper" - tributes to Buffon as he retires

Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 45, sparking tributes from the world of football.

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