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Arsenal host Man Utd in FA Cup

Arsenal have been drawn at home to Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round. The Gunners have won the competition a record 13 times, while United are 12‑time winners. Premier League champions Manchester

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Raiders sign Hayne's first cousin 18yr-old Josh Thompson

The Canberra Raiders have signed Josh Thompson, a rampaging 114kg front‑rower who is also the first cousin of former Parramatta superstar Jarryd Hayne. 18-year-old Thompson was scouted by Raiders recruitment guru

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Female UFC fighter injures and apprehends thief

A man has found out the hard way that it's a bad idea to try and rob a female Mixed Martial Arts athlete. UFC fighter Polyana Viana was waiting outside her Rio de Janeiro apartment on the weekend, when the thie

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Amenoni Nasilasila suspended by Fiji Rugby Union

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that Amenoni Nasilasila has been suspended from training and also playing for the Men’s National 7s team. Nasilasila is charged with one count of rape. He has also been

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Ba striker Abbu Zahid applies for transfer to Lautoka

Ba soccer team’s top marksman Abbu Zahid has applied for his transfer to join Lautoka. Fiji Football Association’s CEO Mohammed Yusuf has confirmed this to Fijivillage saying they have received Zahid’s applic

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Northampton eye move for All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty

Northampton Director of Rugby Chris Boyd is reportedly eyeing a high‑profile move for a centre, with All Black Ryan Crotty one name being thrown around. 30-year-old Crotty will be out of contract at the end of 20

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Real Madrid sign Spanish teenager Diaz from Man City

Spanish teenager Brahim Diaz has signed for Real Madrid from Manchester City on a six and a half year contract. The 19‑year‑old midfielder joined City from Malaga aged 14 in 2013 and made 15 first‑team appear

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Wayne Rooney arrested for swearing & public intoxication

England soccer star Wayne Rooney was arrested and fined in the United States last month for public intoxication and swearing. The BBC reports the former England and Manchester United captain, who now plays for Majo

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Sunil Chhetri talks about India's victory and surpassing Messi

India soccer team striker Sunil Chhetri has become the second highest international goal‑scorer amongst those currently playing the game, surpassing none other than Argentine superstar Lionel Messi following his 66th

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Cronulla appoint John Morris as interim head coach

John Morris has taken to social media to proclaim he is ready to step up in banned coach Shane Flanagan's absence to guide Cronulla in the 2019 NRL Season. The former Shark, who finished with 300 first‑grade

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Naomi Osaka says she had worst attitude in loss

US Open champion Naomi Osaka said she had the worst attitude in her loss to Lesia Tsurenko in the Brisbane International semi‑finals. Thank you @BrisbaneTennis for a great week regardless ❤️ last time I

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