International
Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense
Messi poised to become majority owner of a second club in Spain after the purchase of fifth-tier UE Cornella in April.
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Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US
LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.
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International
Ben Shelton shocks Carlos Alcaraz in five sets to win US Open quarterfinal
Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.
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Sports
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
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Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan
Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
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International
Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open
Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
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International
Napoli vs Arsenal: Champions League – prediction, teams, lineups
Napoli has issues in midfield for its Champions League opener against Arsenal, but hope to recover Serie A winning form.
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Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – preview, teams, prediction
Andoni Iraola looks to build on his first win as Liverpool manager in tough game against Diego Simeone's Atletico.
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International
Haaland to the double as Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League
Ayyoub Bouaddi debuts for Manchester City, but Erling Haaland stars in a 2-0 win in Porto.
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Real Madrid beat Inter Milan as Mbappe goal sets Mourinho’s men on way
Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring but Real Madrid fail to convince in 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan.
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International
Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist
Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.
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Spain’s FA to fund IVF, egg freezing for female football players, referees
Spain FA offers fertility support to female players and referees, including costs for internationals called up twice.
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