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Chicharito Signing Hands Atletico Dallas Instant Star Power in USL Bet

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Skubal Question Hangs Over Baseball's Trade Deadline as Contenders Circle

Detroit's two-time Cy Young winner headlines a slow-burning market as the Dodgers, Brewers and Yankees position themselves before the Aug. 3 cutoff.

27 Jul 2026 ·5 min read
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Scottie Scheffler's Runner-Up Habit Deepens as Rookie Steals 3M Open Show

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Antonelli Wins Belgian Grand Prix to Stretch Title Lead Over Hamilton

Kimi Antonelli overcame a safety car and a Ferrari strategy call to win at Spa, stretching his championship lead to 50 points over Lewis Hamilton.

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Joshua Climbs Off the Canvas Twice to Keep the Fury Fight on Course

Anthony Joshua survived two first-round knockdowns before knocking out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, keeping his contracted Tyson Fury bout on schedule.

26 Jul 2026 ·5 min read
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Pogacar Claims Fifth Tour de France, Joining Cycling's Rarest Club

Tadej Pogacar sealed a record-equalling fifth Tour de France in Paris, finishing 6:26 clear of Remco Evenepoel on a final stage shortened by wildfires.

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Glasgow's Cut-Price Commonwealth Games Open With Records in the Pool

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FIFA Removes French Officials as Barton Draws the France v Spain Semi-Final

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Sinner Defends His Wimbledon Throne, Dismantling Zverev for a Fifth Major

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98 Seconds That Broke Mexico's Azteca Fortress

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