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      <title>American great Serena returns to court at Queen's</title>
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      <title>Benfica say Real Madrid intend to hire Mourinho</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Benfica have announced that Real Madrid have expressed their intention to hire manager Jose Mourinho, stating that the coach has already agreed to the move.]]></description>
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      <title>President Trump dismisses being booed while attending NBA Finals in New York</title>
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      <title>Emirates extends historic Real Madrid partnership to 2031</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dubai-based airline Emirates has extended its historic partnership with football giants Real Madrid until 2031.]]></description>
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      <title>Somali football referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut</title>
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      <title>Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'</title>
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      <title>UAE's Al Kamali to lead FIFA World Cup disciplinary committee</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Emirati legal expert and Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Mohammed Al Kamali, will lead the Disciplinary Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:03:28 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with injury</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a groin injury, the Dutch Football Association said on Monday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:10:41 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge</title>
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      <title>Zverev clinches maiden Grand Slam title at French Open</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev finally shattered the barrier between himself and Grand Slam glory by grinding down a stubborn Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1 in the French Open final on Sunday to lift his maiden major trophy at Roland Garros.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:39:09 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Zverev reels in Mensik to set up French Open final against Cobolli</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:05 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:51:02 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia collapse helps Pakistan to ODI series triumph in Lahore</title>
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      <title>Trump administration: Drone threats a 'huge concern' during World Cup</title>
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      <title>LA28 chair Wasserman says he has no plans to resign despite past ties to Maxwell</title>
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      <title>Dubai Basketball take Game 1 of ABA League Finals</title>
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      <title>Chwalinska topples Shnaider to book French Open final</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run with a 7‑6(4) 6‑4 win over Diana Shnaider on Thursday, reaching her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open and booking a title showdown with Russian Mirra Andreeva.]]></description>
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      <title>Andreeva dismisses Kostyuk to reach French Open final</title>
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      <title>Arnaldi through to semi-finals as fellow Italian Berrettini retires injured</title>
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      <title>Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener: Spain coach</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has stated that Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 as the forward recovers from a torn left hamstring.]]></description>
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      <title>Cobolli overcomes Auger-Aliassime for Paris semis spot</title>
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      <title>World no. 1 Sabalenka knocked out of French Open</title>
      <description><![CDATA[World number one Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the French Open quarter-finals after a 3-6 7-5 6-0 defeat by Russian Diana Shnaider in blustery conditions on Wednesday.]]></description>
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      <title>Qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream run at the French Open on Wednesday, reaching the semi-finals with a 7-6(3) 6-3 victory over Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya on a windswept Court Philippe Chatrier.]]></description>
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      <title>Leclerc staying with Ferrari for years to come </title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:37:26 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ice-cool Mensik denies teenager Fonseca, reaches Paris semi-finals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Jakub Mensik has battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:29:45 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>UK regulator warns Premier League clubs over crypto sponsor deals</title>
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      <title>Zverev crushes Jodar to reach last four in Paris again</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev continued his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title as he recovered from a shaky start to brush aside Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(3) 6-1 6-3 and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <title>Andreeva rips through Cirstea for return to Roland Garros semi-finals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday to continue her run in a Roland Garros draw stripped of many big names.]]></description>
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      <title>Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka has passed one of her sternest tests yet in her pursuit of a maiden French Open crown on Monday, overpowering Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 in a pulsating duel to power into the quarter-finals of the clay court Grand Slam.]]></description>
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      <title>Monaco sack manager Pocognoli after missing Champions League spot</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AS Monaco have sacked manager Sebastien Pocognoli after they finished seventh in Ligue 1 and failed to qualify for the Champions League.]]></description>
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      <title>Pink balls to be trialled in day tests to maximise playing time</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cricket's test-playing nations will be able to use pink balls instead of red ones in traditional daytime matches as part of a trial to prevent play being lost due to bad light.]]></description>
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      <title>Serena Williams to make competitive return at Queen's Club</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Serena Williams will make her long-anticipated competitive comeback to tennis at the age of 44 on grass at Queen's Club in London this month as a wildcard entry into the doubles draw, the club said in a statement on Monday.]]></description>
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      <title>Football great Iniesta begins coaching career in Dubai</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Football legend Andrés Iniesta has begun a new chapter in his career, taking on his first coaching role as head coach of Gulf United FC in Dubai.]]></description>
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      <title>Chwalinska beats last French hope Parry to reach quarter-finals</title>
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      <title>ICC suspends Cricket Canada but keeps teams eligible for events</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council has suspended Canada over breaches of the national board's membership obligations, weeks after the global governing body's anti-corruption unit launched an investigation into Cricket Canada.]]></description>
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      <title>Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans in final</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained the Indian Premier League title after defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad.]]></description>
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      <title>ABA League Finals to be played in Dubai's Coca Cola Arena</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena will host the first two games of the ABA League Finals, where Dubai Basketball is set to go against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday, June 4, and Saturday, June 6.]]></description>
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      <title>Teen titan Fonseca topples Ruud to make French Open quarter-finals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca has continued his breakthrough French Open campaign by seeing off twice runner-up and 15th seed Casper Ruud 7-5 7-6(8) 5-7 6-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Canadian midfielder Marcelo Flores will miss the World Cup after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Tigres UANL.]]></description>
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      <title>Helenius strikes only goal as Finland beat Swiss in world final</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:49:18 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Kvaratskhelia named Champions League's best player</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named the Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA on Sunday after the Georgian winger guided the French club to back-to-back titles.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:52:49 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Joaquin Niemann tops Talor Gooch in playoff at LIV Golf Korea</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Joaquin Niemann recorded a birdie on the first playoff hole Sunday to defeat Talor Gooch and win LIV Golf Korea in Busan, South Korea.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:43:05 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Brazil boss Ancelotti confident forward Neymar will recover for World Cup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Brazil's Neymar is recovering well from a calf injury and could even be available for their opening World Cup match next month, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 09:13:44 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Jordan to let fans start work late during World Cup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Jordan said on Sunday it will allow a late start to work for public sector employees on World Cup matchdays to let fans enjoy the national team's debut appearance at the tournament.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:39:04 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Cirstea beats Wang to reach first French Open quarter-final in 17 years</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea proved that dreams have no expiry as she beat China's Wang Xinyu 6-3 7-6(4) at the French Open on Sunday to reach her first Roland Garros quarter-final in 17 years.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:10:55 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to receive visas 11 days ahead of their tournament-opening match against co-hosts Mexico due to be watched by millions worldwide.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:02:24 +0400</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Iga Swiatek's 25th birthday celebrations turned sour at the French Open on Sunday as the former champion lost 7-5 6-1 to Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk, her bid for a fifth title ending just when she had looked to be rediscovering her form.]]></description>
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      <title>Berrettini rediscovering his confidence after years of doubt</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022.]]></description>
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      <title>PSG retain Champions League title with shoot-out win over Arsenal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties as Saturday’s showdown ended 1-1 after extra time, cementing the French side's status among Europe's modern greats.]]></description>
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      <title>French Open champion Gauff knocked out by Potapova in third round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff has been knocked out of the Grand Slam following a 4-6 7-6(1) 6-4 loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round at Roland Garros on Saturday.]]></description>
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      <title>Sabalenka sees off Kasatkina to reach French Open fourth round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka has cut through the French Open chaos as the world number one beat Australia's Daria Kasatkina 6-0 7-5 on Saturday to seal her place in the fourth round after seismic upsets in the previous two days at Roland Garros.]]></description>
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      <title>Parry stuns Anisimova to reach first Grand Slam fourth round at French Open</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Diane Parry, the last Frenchwoman standing in the French Open women's draw, has pulled off a stunning 6-3 4-6 7-6(3) victory over American Amanda Anisimova on Saturday, advancing to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.]]></description>
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      <title>Osaka survives three-set scare against teenager Jovic</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Naomi Osaka has dazzled with an all-gold outfit but had to dig deep for a hard-fought 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-4 victory over American teenager Iva Jovic on Saturday to reach her first-ever French Open fourth round.]]></description>
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      <title>Cobolli cruises past Tien in straight sets to snap American's winning run</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Italian Flavio Cobolli has dismantled American Learner Tien 6-2 6-2 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round in commanding fashion.]]></description>
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      <title>Liverpool sack Slot after underwhelming season</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Liverpool have parted ways with Arne Slot, the Merseyside club said on Saturday after the manager who won the Premier League title in his first season failed to live up to expectations as they finished fifth.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:58:54 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday.]]></description>
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      <title>Barcelona sign England winger Gordon from Newcastle</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon's long-held dream of playing for Barcelona became a reality on Friday, with the England winger even showing off a surprise skill, answering questions in Spanish, as he was unveiled by the LaLiga club.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 11:28:33 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Gill century steers Gujarat past Rajasthan into IPL final</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Shubman Gill struck a sublime century as Gujarat Titans surged into the Indian Premier League (IPL) final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier on Friday.]]></description>
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      <title>Teichmann topples world No. 10 Muchova; Swiatek cruises into 4th round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Switzerland's Jil Teichmann, ranked 170th in the world, stunned Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova 6-1 7-5 in the third round of the French Open.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:50:52 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Four-times Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux dies at 60</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:43:03 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Top seed Sabalenka survives first set wobble to beat Jacquemot</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:27:39 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Defending champion Gauff earns straight sets win against qualifier Sherif</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:20:19 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ailing Sinner knocked out in French Open second round by Cerundolo</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:49:21 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>French teen Kouame reaches French Open third round in five-set thriller</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:17:05 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Neymar out of Brazil friendlies and set to miss World Cup opener</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:27:24 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Gucci to take over title sponsorship for F1's Alpine in 2027</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:06:21 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mateta fires Crystal Palace to Conference League crown</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy on Wednesday as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League, the perfect farewell for manager Oliver Glasner.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 05:57:31 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Swiatek, Djokovic make steady progress as Rybakina slips up</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iga Swiatek stayed cool in sweltering conditions while Novak Djokovic was given a stern test before reaching the third round of the French Open, but world number two Elena Rybakina was unable to avoid an early exit on Wednesday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:09:28 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sooryavanshi's rapid 97 keeps Rajasthan in IPL title hunt</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkable 97 guided Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League eliminator on Wednesday, keeping their hopes of reaching the final alive.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:33:26 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sinner eases into French Open second round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[World number one Jannik Sinner started his campaign for a maiden French Open title in merciless fashion, beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1 6-3 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <title>Bengaluru secure IPL final berth after win over Gujarat</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the Indian Premier League (IPL) final with a commanding 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in qualifier one, powered by captain Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 93 that moved the defending champions closer to a second successive title.]]></description>
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      <title>Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open first round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev could not avoid the French Open first‑round trapdoor as he fell 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 to Australian wildcard Adam Walton on Tuesday in a match marked by sharp swings in momentum on the Parisian clay.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:11:08 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Zee Entertainment in talks to stream FIFA World Cup in India</title>
      <description><![CDATA[India's Zee Entertainment is in talks with FIFA to stream and broadcast the 2026 World Cup in the country, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <title>Quick and effective: Sabalenka races into French Open second round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[World number one Aryna Sabalenka blazed through her opening round at the French Open as she brushed aside Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:56:02 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Miami says Lionel Messi dealing with ‘overload,’ fatigue in hamstring</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring when he requested a sub on Sunday during a 6-4 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union, the club has announced on Monday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:14:20 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>French showman Monfils bids adieu to Roland Garros after loss to Gaston</title>
      <description><![CDATA[French hero Gael Monfils bade a fond farewell to Roland Garros after going down 6-2 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-0 to compatriot Hugo Gaston in the first round on Monday, departing to loud applause that celebrated two decades of charisma and crowd-pleasing tennis.]]></description>
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      <title>Injury rules Spurs' Kudus out of Ghana's World Cup squad</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohamed Kudus will miss next month's World Cup due to injury after being ruled out of Ghana's preliminary 28-man squad named by Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:28:10 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Iran's national football team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:38:21 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad</title>
      <description><![CDATA[European champions Spain will travel to next month's World Cup with plenty of Barcelona swagger but no-one from Real Madrid after manager Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man squad on Monday built around eight players from the Catalan club.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:53:50 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Allegri fired by AC Milan as club misses out on Champions League</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:47:00 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Swiatek cruises into second round in Paris as Svitolina huffs and puffs</title>
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      <title>Apparent leg injury sidelines Inter Miami star Lionel Messi</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:51:38 +0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:41:40 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Kimi Antonelli wins fourth straight race at Canadian Grand Prix</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:58:33 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mamelodi Sundowns claim African Champions League title with draw in Rabat</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:55:37 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Record hunter Djokovic passes Mpetshi Perricard test in Paris</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:32:54 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Milan, Juve miss out on Champions League as Roma and Como qualify</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:39:41 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Guardiola farewell takes centre stage as Villa spoil City finale</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 21:19:49 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Fritz falls to Basavareddy in French Open shock</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 23:07:34 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Salah signs off with assist in emotional Liverpool swansong</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah may not have got the goal he wanted to end his nine-year spell at Liverpool, but the Egyptian did manage an assist before making an emotional departure as his side secured a 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Brentford and a fifth-place finish that ensured Champions League football next season.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:30:48 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Champions Arsenal finish Premier League season on high with win at Palace</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arsenal celebrated their coronation as Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday at a sun-drenched Selhurst Park.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 21:09:43 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Tottenham survive as Palhinha seals victory over Everton</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur salvaged their Premier League status in the nick of time as Joao Palhinha's first-half goal earned a priceless 1-0 home victory against Everton on Sunday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 21:27:46 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Archer's double act fires Rajasthan into IPL playoffs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals sealed the final Indian Premier League playoff spot with a commanding 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday after Jofra Archer turned match-winner with both bat and ball.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 19:36:34 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Zverev in cruise control as French Open starts under blazing sun</title>
      <description><![CDATA[French Open dark horse Alexander Zverev started his Roland Garros campaign with a meticulous 6-3 6-4 6-2 first-round demolition of France's Benjamin Bonzi in searing heat on Sunday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 18:35:23 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Ukraine's Kostyuk keeps focus in Paris after missile strike near parents' home</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk made short work of Oksana Selekhmeteva with a 6-2 6-3 victory in the first round of the French Open on Sunday and said she was proud of how she remained focused even as the war in her country hit closer to home.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 16:28:58 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Punjab's Haddin delighted as captain Iyer makes the difference in Lucknow win</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Shreyas Iyer delivered for Punjab Kings when it mattered most, assistant coach Brad Haddin said after the captain scored his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) century in a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants to keep their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 09:44:09 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Kane hat-trick hands Bayern German Cup victory and domestic double</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick to steer the Bundesliga champions to a 3-0 victory over holders VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday as they claimed the domestic double for the first time in six years.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 09:43:18 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Russell wins Montreal sprint as Antonelli fumes</title>
      <description><![CDATA[George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint from pole position on Saturday with Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli third and crying foul as the gloves came off between the Mercedes teammates.]]></description>
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      <title>Manchester United's Fernandes named Premier League player of the season</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league's assists record with a game to spare.]]></description>
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      <title>Mexico ease past Ghana in World Cup warm-up in Puebla</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mexico has beaten Ghana 2-0 in Puebla on Friday in a World Cup warm-up that offered a glimpse of the excitement building less than three weeks before the country opens the tournament.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:56:11 +0400</pubDate>
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      <title>North Korea's Naegohyang beat Tokyo Verdy to win Asian women's title</title>
      <description><![CDATA[North Korea's Naegohyang has won the Asian Women's Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:26:53 +0400</pubDate>
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