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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier

Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role

England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role

Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze maintained England's flawless record on the road to the World Cup but Jude Bellingham was reduced to a cameo role in Thursday's 2-0 win against Serbia.

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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo

Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo

Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals

Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world number one spot by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 in Turin.

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Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil

Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles take a 7-2 record and three-game winning streak into their Sunday NFL clash with the Detroit Lions but it has still been a contentious week in Philly.

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Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals

Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday.

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Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss

Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has achieved many things in a succesful rugby career, but the former Ireland boss is looking forward to experiencing what it feels like to be a fan in the "sardine can of pressure" that is Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Strong first-half profits keep Alstom firmly on rails

Strong first-half profits keep Alstom firmly on rails

French rail manufacturer Alstom reported Thursday a strong first half of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, as sales and net profit both rose, propelled by healthy global demand for trains and rail infrastructure.

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Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn

Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn

US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of biotech firm Metsera, closing a deal worth up to $10 billion after a fierce bidding war.

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Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract

Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract

More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company's history.

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