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Cristiano Ronaldo makes history with 85th international goal
The Portugal star is now the all-time leading European goalscorer in international football.
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Jun 20th 2018, 3:09 PM
Froome takes control of Giro d'Italia after astonishing stage victory
The Tour de France champion put over three minutes on all his rivals in a disastrous day for Simon Yates in stage 19.
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May 25th 2018, 5:00 PM
What a moment at Ally Pally tonight as 63-year-old Paul Lim pulled off a massive shock
The Singaporean made his world darts championship debut back in 1982.
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Dec 19th 2017, 1:22 AM
'Pathetic, a sideshow': Four years after humiliation, Northern Ireland are rampant
It’s been an astonishing turnaround for Michael O’Neill’s side, who take on Switzerland in their World Cup play-off on Thursday.
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Nov 9th 2017, 1:41 AM
Real Madrid's 73-game scoring run comes to an end with shock last-gasp defeat to Betis
Zinedine Zidane’s side failed to score for the first time in nearly two years and have failed to win their last three home matches.
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Sep 21st 2017, 12:28 AM
Hail Branden, full of Grace! South African blitzes The Open with the first 62 in major history
There was a landmark moment at Royal Birkdale today.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 4:00 PM
Six months after life-threatening stabbing in her home, Petra Kvitova is back winning titles
The Czech star sustained serious injuries to her hand and, for a while, it looked like she may never play tennis again.
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Jun 25th 2017, 6:24 PM
Justin Thomas makes US Open history with stunning third round at Erin Hills to take control
The American shot a 63, becoming the first player to ever card a nine under par at the competition.
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Jun 17th 2017, 11:30 PM
Germany's most-hated club will be playing in next season's Champions League
RB Leipzig are assured of a top-four finish in the Bundesliga in their very first season in the top-flight.
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Apr 15th 2017, 7:51 PM
Barcelona score SIX to stage one of the all-time great sporting comebacks
WOW. Just, wow.
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Mar 8th 2017, 9:45 PM
Teenager Donnarumma becomes youngest Italian to win senior call-up in over 100 years
The 17-year-old only made his AC Milan debut last October.
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Aug 27th 2016, 4:51 PM
'It's insane - I never thought I'd see the day': Thomas raises the Barr in Rio
‘I kicked like an absolute animal in the last 80 metres and thought I might have sneaked it on the line’, admitted the Waterford native.
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Aug 18th 2016, 5:20 PM
'I am a miracle' - Ginola heaps praise on those who saved his life
The former Newcastle star is still planning to work as a commentator at the European Championships despite his major health scare.
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Jun 6th 2016, 7:28 PM
This toddler is able to scale a 7-foot climbing wall
Both of Ellie Farmer’s parents are competitive rock climbers.
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Jul 1st 2015, 9:27 PM
Ronaldo's staggering record continues as he reaches 300 goals in just 288 games
Real Madrid are four points behind Barcelona in La Liga after Ronaldo and James Rodriguez secured a 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
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Apr 9th 2015, 12:02 AM
Vuelta á Espana: Contador secures 'beautiful' victory in Madrid
The 29-year-old Spaniard sealed his second Vuelta triumph a month after returning from a two-year doping ban.
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Sep 9th 2012, 5:32 PM