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      <title>Ngumoha makes Anfield history, Salah seals Liverpool win </title>
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      <title>Barcelona beat Espanyol to move nine points clear in LaLiga</title>
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      <title>Bayern shatter league goal record to stretch lead at the top</title>
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      <title>Bournemouth stun Arsenal to open door in title race</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Bournemouth's Alex Scott threw the Premier League title race wide open with the winning goal as his side beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 at The Emirates on Saturday.]]></description>
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      <title>Alcaraz ends Vacherot fairytale to set up Sinner final</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Defending champion and top seed Carlos Alcaraz beat Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to end the Monegasque's fairytale run at the Monte-Carlo Masters and set up a blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner.]]></description>
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      <title>I Am Maximus first since Red Rum to regain Grand National</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain the Grand National after a valiant battle in the final strides of Saturday's race at Aintree, cementing his place in history as one of the greatest steeplechasers.]]></description>
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      <title>Sinner sweeps aside Zverev to book Monte-Carlo final berth</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Four-times Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner dispatched German third seed Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-4 on Saturday to book his place in the Monte-Carlo Masters final.]]></description>
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      <title>McIlroy takes historic six-shot Masters lead into weekend</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy seized a commanding and historic six-stroke lead at a sun-drenched Masters on Friday to leave a leaderboard packed with major title winners looking up at the defending champion as the tournament reached the halfway point.]]></description>
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      <title>Sooryavanshi's hot streak continues in IPL as Rajasthan down RCB</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his stunning form in the Indian Premier League by smashing a 15-ball fifty to power Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:26:49 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Real Madrid title hopes hit by draw with Girona</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw against mid-table Girona in LaLiga on Friday, extending the hosts' winless run to three games in all competitions and giving leaders Barcelona the chance to stretch their advantage at the top.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:44:53 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>West Ham out of relegation zone with big win over Wolves</title>
      <description><![CDATA[West Ham United's Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos each scored twice in a 4-0 Premier League home win over fellow strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday that moved them above Tottenham Hotspur and out of the bottom three.]]></description>
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      <title>Green's return to bowling fails to ignite Kolkata</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cameron Green made his much-anticipated return to the bowling crease on Thursday, but the Australia all-rounder was unable to help Kolkata Knight Riders snap out of their winless run in the Indian Premier League.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:28:53 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Three UAE match officials appointed for 2026 FIFA World Cup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali, assistant referee Mohamed Al Hammadi and video match official Mohammed Obaid Khadim will represent the UAE at the World Cup this summer.]]></description>
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      <title>Rory McIlroy tied for lead to begin Masters defence</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy began the defence of his first Masters title with a 5-under-par 67 that gave him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on Thursday.]]></description>
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      <title>New Zealand's Watts banned for punching fellow rider during race</title>
      <description><![CDATA[World cycling's governing body (UCI) said it has banned New Zealand's Kiaan Watts for 25 days after he punched a fellow rider during a race last month.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Martim Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw at Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final ties on Thursday.]]></description>
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      <title>Sabalenka withdraws from Stuttgart Open due to injury</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka has pulled out of this month's Stuttgart Open due to an injury she sustained following her Miami Open triumph in March, the world number one said on Thursday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:26:30 +0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Brazil's Laura Cardoso became the first bowler to take nine wickets in a T20 international in men's or women's cricket as her team claimed a 189-run victory over Lesotho at the Kalahari Women's Tournament in Botswana's capital Gaborone on Thursday.]]></description>
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      <title>Atletico beat 10-man Barca as PSG defeat Liverpool</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid took a firm grip on their Champions League quarter-final as goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth earned a 2-0 first-leg victory over 10-man Barcelona at the Camp Nou.]]></description>
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      <title>UAE Team Emirates-XRG claim second place on stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Igor Arrieta has ridden to second place on stage 3 for UAE Team Emirates-XRG during a thrilling finale at Itzulia Basque Country,]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:35:15 +0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Monaco's Valentin Vacherot could barely have scripted his second career win over a top-five player better after he defeated world number five Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(6) 7-5 in front of a joyous home crowd at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday.]]></description>
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      <title>Gujarat survive IPL final-over chaos as Miller's gamble backfires</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans survived a ferocious late assault from David Miller to clinch a nerve-shredding one-run win over Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) thriller on Wednesday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:23:39 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Medvedev smashes racket during 6-0 6-0 loss in Monte Carlo</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket several times during a humbling 6-0 6-0 loss to Italian wildcard Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, as the world number 10 suffered his first tour‑level defeat without winning a game.]]></description>
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      <title>ROC to compensate Russian athletes who missed Milano Cortina Games</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has said they will make cash payments to 116 athletes from the country who were unable to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Games this year.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich and Arsenal hold the advantage after Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first legs, after away wins over Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon.]]></description>
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      <title>Penalty heroics help Leeds beat West Ham to reach FA Cup semis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri saved two penalties as they edged past West Ham United 4-2 in a shootout, after their FA Cup quarter-final tie ended 2-2 after extra time.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi believes he has turned a major weakness into his strength after putting on a match-winning display in Saturday's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:01:51 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Southampton's Charles nets late winner to stun Arsenal 2-1 in FA Cup</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mallorca dealt a major blow to Real Madrid's title aspirations as Vedat Muriqi struck an added-time winner to secure a 2-1 win for the hosts, leaving Real four points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona who play Atletico Madrid later on Saturday.]]></description>
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      <title>Capitals gain after Rizvi impact sinks Mumbai</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:47:38 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:01:47 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:25:33 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:37:01 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:47:10 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:26:30 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>FIFA president says 'only' Plan A for Iran's World Cup schedule</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FIFA expects Iran to be a participant in this summer's World Cup, even as the country's request to move to change its group stage games appears to have been denied.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:44:50 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Relegation-battling Spurs appoint De Zerbi as manager</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:58:39 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Addo out as Ghana's coach 72 days before World Cup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ghana have parted ways with coach Otto Addo, with 72 days remaining until the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, the country's football association (GFA) announced on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:46:17 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Fifteen‑year‑old Sooryavanshi tears apart Chennai with 15‑ball fifty in IPL</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Days after turning 15, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a perfect way to celebrate, tearing to a 15-ball half-century in a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:11:31 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sinner beats Lehecka in Miami final to capture 'Sunshine Double'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-4 in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:02:44 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakistan board charges Fakhar Zaman with ball‑tampering in PSL match</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with ball-tampering in Sunday's Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:27:14 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>France showcase firepower and squad depth in Colombia win</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Desire Doue scored twice as France showcased their attacking firepower and strength in depth with a 3-1 friendly win over Colombia on Sunday, in their final outing before coach Didier Deschamps names his World Cup squad.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:35:48 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Egypt national team director warns Salah against MLS move</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Egypt's national team director Ibrahim Hassan has cautioned Mohamed Salah against moving to Major League Soccer after he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season as it would see the forward fade into obscurity.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:51:43 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Alex Fitzpatrick makes history with maiden title in India</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alex Fitzpatrick has surged to his maiden DP World Tour victory after a stunning final nine holes to overhaul defending champion Eugenio Chacarra at the 2026 Hero Indian Open.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:08:55 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bezzecchi wins USA Grand Prix to extend perfect start to season</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi extended his perfect start to the year by winning the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday for his third consecutive win of the year and fifth straight dating back to last season.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:56:04 +0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Max Verstappen said his current unhappiness has left all options on the table, including retirement once the current Formula 1 season ends.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:26:21 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Tottenham interim boss Tudor leaves club</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Sunday it had been mutually agreed head coach Igor Tudor would leave the club with immediate effect.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:41:10 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>CAF general-secretary quits amid turbulent times for African football</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Confederation of African Football (CAF) general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.]]></description>
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      <title>Antonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 leader</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to clinch his second straight Formula One victory and become the youngest-ever championship leader.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:44:39 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mayweather says rematch with Pacquiao is exhibition, venue still to be decided</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather's scheduled rematch with Manny Pacquiao will be an exhibition fight, with the venue for the bout yet to be nailed down, the former multi-weight world champion said on Saturday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:48:43 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final, completes 'Sunshine Double'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has beaten hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Miami Open final on Saturday to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted 'Sunshine Double'.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:37:41 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open final against Coco Gauff as the world number one bids to become the fifth woman to complete the 'Sunshine Double' after her title win at Indian Wells.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:52:02 +0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[European soccer’s governing body UEFA said it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid last month.]]></description>
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      <title>Sabalenka to face Rybakina in blockbuster Miami Open semi-final</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two top women's players in the world, will battle it out in a Miami Open semi-final on Thursday after coming through their quarter-final matches.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Japan's Kaori Sakamoto has surged into the lead in the women's singles short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday, putting her on course for a fourth world title in the final competitive event of her career.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[World number two Jannik Sinner fought back in the second set against American Alex Michelsen to seal a 7-5 7-6(4) victory and reach the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, extending his record run of consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events.]]></description>
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