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Arteta says consistency can fire Arsenal to special season

Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal's impressive consistency should make them "very convinced" they can achieve something special this season.

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Van Nistelrooy to rejoin Dutch coaching team for World Cup

Former Manchester United and Dutch international striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will rejoin the Netherlands coaching staff in the run-up to the World Cup, the national association announced on Friday.

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Slot 'happy' to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON

Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Verstappen motivated as Red Bull braces for F1 changes

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he's keen to get to grips with the new car Red Bull unveiled on Thursday for a 2026 Formula One season of massive change.

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Career Grand Slam 'a dream' for Swiatek but not key focus in Melbourne

Iga Swiatek said Friday it would be a dream to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but "grinding" through the first round was the Polish star's focus.

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Coaches Regragui and Thiaw have suffered AFCON final heartbreak

Rival 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final coaches in Rabat on Sunday, Walid Regragui of Morocco and Pape Thiaw of Senegal have both experienced the heartbreak of losing a title decider as players.

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Anisimova targets third Slam final in a row after breakout year

A pumped-up Amanda Anisimova said Friday she will use expectation as motivation at the Australian Open after a breakthrough 2025 saw her make back-to-back Grand Slam finals.

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Defending champ Nick Taylor tied for lead at Sony Open

Defending champion Nick Taylor carded eight birdies without a bogey to share the first-round lead with Kevin Roy on Thursday in the US PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii.

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Five memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals

There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday:

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Sabalenka insists Australian Open not just between her and Swiatek

World number one Aryna Sabalenka insisted Friday that the race to the Australian Open title was wide open and not just between herself and Iga Swiatek.

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McIntosh, Marchand grab medley victories in Austin, Ledecky wins again

Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand cruised to 200m individual medley victories as US great Katie Ledecky impressed again on the second day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.

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Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger

Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title.

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Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire, Frank in the firing line

Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

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Sam Darnold: the 'old soul' QB tipped to win Super Bowl

Sam Darnold loves listening to birds. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback even has an app, ready to identify the call of the northern mockingbird at a moment's notice.

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Australian snowboarder Brockhoff quits ahead of Winter Olympics

Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff announced her retirement Friday just weeks away from the Winter Olympics with a series of major injuries forcing her out.

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Bills battle Broncos as Allen eyes Super Bowl

Bruised and battle-hardened, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face Denver on Saturday as their star quarterback seeks to reach his first Super Bowl and add the NFL's biggest prize to his list of accolades.

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Dunlop Sports Americas Bolsters Retail Marketing Initiatives with Hiring of Kyle Freeman

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is excited to announce the hiring of Kyle Freeman as its new Retail Brand Marketing Director, a role focused on shaping how golfers experience the company's brands at retail and driving performance where purchase decisions are made.

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Yonex Signals the Future of Driver Innovation with a Top-Secret Carbon Driver at the 2026 PGA Show

Alongside an exclusive prototype reveal, Yonex showcases its Champion-Approved EZONE GT MAX Driver and carbon-driven performance lineup.

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Take Flight With XXIO’s HYPER RD Golf Ball

The Farthest Shot in XXIO History

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Twin Vee PowerCats Co. to Host Strategic Corporate Update Event for Investors, Analysts, and Media

Conference Call to be held Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

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Magic rally to top Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game

German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany.

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Chiefs' Mahomes targets NFL 'Week 1' after knee surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he's aiming to be ready for week one of the 2026 NFL season after knee surgery in December.

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Rabiot and AC Milan give Como French lesson to stay on Inter's heels

Adrien Rabiot made sure that AC Milan stayed three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brilliant brace in Thursday's 3-1 win at high-flying Como, a victory that had a distinct French flavour.

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NBA Europe 'must respect tradition', says commissioner Silver

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday a planned European basketball league must "respect the traditions of European basketball", while confirming talks with EuroLeague side Real Madrid about the proposed competition.

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Frank says Spurs taking 'small steps' in right direction

Thomas Frank believes Tottenham Hotspur are making progress, albeit with small steps, as he expressed his delight at the arrival of the "unbelievable" Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window.

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Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'

Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "has become more of an autocrat" and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday.

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Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France

Cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France, will begin in 2027 by showcasing the beauty of the Scottish Borders and England's Lake District, organisers revealed on Thursday.

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Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.

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Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades

Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed Salah is left wondering if his dream of winning the title will forever remain unfulfilled.

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Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage

Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom won the car section of the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, while American Skyler Howes clinched a maiden victory in the motorbikes.

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Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at home to newly-promoted city rivals Paris FC before a return to Ligue 1 on Friday.

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England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile

England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal, the County Championship club announced on Thursday.

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