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Sport saw its fair share of ignominy in 2025
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Anthony Joshua latest: Nigeria horror crash ‘shook family deeply’, boxer’s uncle says
Former two-time world heavyweight champion escaped collision with minor injuries
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Anthony Joshua latest: Tyson Fury pays tribute to boxing rival’s friends killed in Nigeria car crash
Former two-time world heavyweight champion escaped collision with minor injuries
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This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was completely unwatchable – we do not need it again
An unfit Nick Kyrgios defeated the women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 and the immediate calls for a rematch should worry her rivals on the WTA Tour
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Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in straight-sets to win controversial ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition - reaction
Kyrgios, the former Wimbledon finalist, won 6-3 6-3 to defeat the women’s No 1 and four-time grand slam champion Sabalenka
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Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka rules: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to use modified court and serve limit
Sabalenka will defend a smaller side of the court and both players will be limited to one serve each during the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition
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Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ start time and how to watch controversial tennis exhibition
Sabalenka and Kyrgios will meet in a modern-day ‘Battle of the Sexes’ in Dubai
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Mason Mount injury update as Ruben Amorim offers explanation for half-time change
Manchester United will already be without Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo when they host Wolves on Tuesday
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Jack Draper to miss Australian Open to prioritise recovery from injury
The British No 1 will continue to prioritise his recovery from bone bruising in his arm
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Afcon 2025: How to watch every match for free on TV and online
Morocco host the tournament and are also the favourites, ahead of Senegal and defending champions Ivory Coast
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Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka rules: ‘Battle of Sexes’ to use modified court and serve limit
Sabalenka will defend a smaller side of the court and both players will be limited to one serve each during the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition
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Why is there only one Premier League game on Boxing Day?
The expanded Champions League and exclusive weekends for the FA Cup has led to the Premier League scrapping its traditional feast of Boxing Day football
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