Arsenal set to tighten Premier League grip after rivals drop points
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Arsenal were handed a major opening in the Premier League title race after Manchester City and Aston Villa both stumbled on Wednesday night.
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Sabalenka, Rybakina cruise into Brisbane International quarterfinals
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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both delivered straight-set wins to move into the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, sharpening their form ahead of the Australian Open.
Borussia Dortmund faces tense restart with key players uncertain ahead of Frankfurt clash
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Borussia Dortmund returns from the winter break with internal tensions and contract disputes over key players, as they prepare for Friday’s Bundesliga match against Frankfurt.
TNT dominates Meralco to take 2-0 semifinals lead in PBA Philippine Cup
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TNT Tropang 5G polished their game from Game 1 and rolled to a 109-92 wire-to-wire victory over Meralco, moving within two wins of the PBA Philippine Cup finals.
PFL unveils stacked Road to Dubai fight card headlined by Nurmagomedov title defense
The Professional Fighters League revealed a loaded PFL Road to Dubai card featuring two world title fights, international contenders and rising stars at Coca-Cola Arena.
San Miguel Beer ties PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with gutsy Game 2 win
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San Miguel Beer ditched old patterns, trusted new combinations and leaned on Jeron Teng’s surprise burst to level its PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series with Barangay Ginebra.
Eala rallies past Vekic to open 2026 season at ASB Classic
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Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala opened her 2026 campaign with a gritty three-set comeback win over Donna Vekic in the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Rybakina powers past Zhang Shuai to reach Brisbane International third round
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Third seed Elena Rybakina used her dominant serve to defeat China’s Zhang Shuai in straight sets on Tuesday night, advancing to the third round of the Brisbane International.
Brisbane International: Sabalenka opens 2026 with dominant straight-sets win
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion at the Brisbane International, overwhelming Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in her opening match as she builds momentum toward the Australian Open.
Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona favored against Athletic Bilbao in semifinal
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Barcelona opens its Spanish Super Cup campaign against Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah as the in-form La Liga leader, with depth and recent results tipping the balance in its favor.