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Defiant Ukraine vow to 'fight' on despite Euro 2024 setback

Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov said his side would fight on despite missing out on automatic qualification for Euro 2024 after Monday's 0-0 draw with Italy.

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Holders Italy secure Euro 2024 place, Czech Republic and Slovenia qualify

Reigning champions Italy secured their ticket for Euro 2024 on Monday after holding on for a nervy goalless draw against Ukraine in their final qualifier, while the Czech Republic and Slovenia also clinched places at next year's finals.

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Relieved Italy pledge to 'repeat something fantastic' at Euro 2024

A relieved Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi said the European champions will try and "repeat something fantastic" in Germany next year after Monday's 0-0 draw with Ukraine in Leverkusen secured qualification for Euro 2024.

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Czech coach Silhavy quits after qualifying for Euro 2024

Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy said Monday he was stepping down, only minutes after watching his side clinch automatic qualification for Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win over Moldova.

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England held by North Macedonia in Euro qualifier

England narrowly avoided an embarrassing defeat against North Macedonia as they wrapped up a place among the top seeds at Euro 2024 with a 1-1 draw in Skopje on Monday.

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Italy through to Euro 2024 after nervy draw with Ukraine

European champions Italy won the right to defend their title at Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw on Monday with Ukraine in Leverkusen secured qualification for next year's finals in Germany.

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France skipper Dupont to make 'sacrifices' for Olympics bid

France captain Antoine Dupont said on Monday he will have to make "sacrifices" to feature for his country at next year's Olympic Games in Paris.

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France skipper Dupont named Top 14 player of the season

France captain Antoine Dupont was named the Top 14 player of the season on Monday for a second time in his career.

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Thompson-Herah to train under Fraser-Pryce coach for Olympics

Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, trying for a third consecutive 100-200 sprint gold double next year in Paris, will train under coach Reynaldo Walcott, her agent said on Monday.

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PSG teenager Zaire-Emery ruled out until January

Promising Paris Saint-Germain youngster Warren Zaire-Emery will be sidelined until the new year with an ankle injury suffered on his France debut last week, the French club announced on Monday.

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Mendy to sue Man City for unpaid wages

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is set to sue the Premier League champions after claiming he is owed millions of pounds in unpaid wages.

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Tiger and McIlroy's tech-golf series delays start to 2025

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-golf series TGL will postpone a debut season from next year to 2025 after damage to a specially built arena proved too much to overcome.

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Spieth replaces McIlroy on PGA Tour policy board

Jordan Spieth was selected to replace Rory McIlroy as a player director on the PGA Tour Policy Board considering a Saudi-backed merger deal, tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced on Monday.

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Wales boss Page focused on reaching Euros automatically

Wales manager Rob Page said on Monday he wanted his players to ignore talk of a potential Euro 2024 play-off as they bid to snatch automatic qualification for the tournament.

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World rally champion Rovanpera follows Ogier into part-time schedule

World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera confirmed Monday he will follow former eight-time titleholder Sebastien Ogier's example by competing only in selected races next season.

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Springbok 1995 World Cup winner Strydom dies in car crash

Springbok 1995 Rugby World Cup winner Hannes Strydom died after his car collided with a minibus taxi to the north-east Johannesburg, South African Rugby president Mark Alexander said on Monday.

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Austria ready for 'explosive duel' with Germany, says coach Rangnick

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick warned his side were prepared for an "explosive duel" in Tuesday's friendly with his native Germany in Vienna.

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Gavi faces surgery after serious knee injury on Spain duty

Barcelona midfielder Gavi faces surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain's Euro 2024 qualifier with Georgia, the club said on Monday.

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Southgate targets No. 1 ranking for England

Gareth Southgate says he is driven to make England the world's top-ranked team, stressing there is no room for "sloppiness" as they seek to end their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a high.

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China women's football coach Shui sacked over Olympic failure

China women's football coach Shui Qingxia has been sacked for failing to guide them to next year's Paris Olympics, the football association said on Monday.

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Son issues warning as S. Korea travel to China in World Cup qualifier

South Korea travel to China on Tuesday for 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Son Heung-min warning his side they must keep their cool in front of a sell-out crowd.

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Gilchrist leads praise as Australia savours 'miracle' World Cup triumph

Adam Gilchrist led the plaudits on Monday as Australia celebrated "a miracle" in winning the World Cup for a sixth time to reign over one-day cricket once again.

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World Cup thrills cannot erase future ODI concerns

A World Cup that started with questions over the future of 50-over one-day internationals ended with doubts still being expressed about their worth outside the context of a showpiece event.

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Six tops and flops at Cricket World Cup

Australia beat India by six wickets to lift their sixth title in the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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Cricket World Cup: Top 20 quotes

Australia defeated India in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a marathon tournament.

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Lions rally mauls Bears; Cowboys, 49ers cruise

Jared Goff overcame a shaky start to lead the Detroit Lions to a dramatic come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday as the in-form Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers cruised to easy victories in the NFL.

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Struggling La Rochelle edge Bordeaux-Begles, Kolisi eagerly awaits Top 14 debut

La Rochelle prepared for Siya Kolisi's Racing 92 debut next weekend with a 25-21 win over Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday in the French Top 14.

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Djokovic has 'highest ambitions' after record ATP Finals triumph

Novak Djokovic has no intention of slowing down after capping another incredible year with Sunday's record-breaking seventh ATP Finals victory.

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Rising star Aberg grabs first PGA Tour title at RSM Classic

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg closed out a sensational rookie season with his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a nine-under-par 61 for a four-shot victory over Mackenzie Hughes in the RSM Classic.

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Portugal notch 10th straight win, Serbia qualify for Euro 2024

Portugal finished their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 100-percent record by beating Iceland 2-0 on Sunday, after Serbia booked their place at next year's finals in Germany and Romelu Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium.

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Lions rally mauls Bears, Cowboys cruise

Jared Goff overcame a shaky start to spark a late rally as the Detroit Lions overturned a double-digit deficit to defeat the Chicago Bears in early NFL action on Sunday.

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Brilliant Yang clinches LPGA Tour Championship

South Korea's Amy Yang claimed the biggest victory of her career on Sunday, outdueling Japan's Nasa Hataoka down the stretch to win the LPGA Tour Championship in Florida.

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