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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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Russell leads Mercedes one-two in Suzuka practice

George Russell leads team-mate Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales' World Cup dream ends

Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina - but says his team have a bright future.

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What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues?

Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans.

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Pain Hallgrimsson's overriding emotion after Czechs end Irish hopes

"Pain" is the overriding emotion for Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as his side's World Cup dream ends on penalties in Prague.

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McNair despair as NI miss opportunity in Italy

Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.

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Wales lose on penalties as World Cup dream ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina

Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final.

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Gyokeres Sweden's hero as Kosovo dream of first World Cup

Graham Potter's Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scores a hat-trick in their 3-1 play-off semi-final win over Ukraine.

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Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland's World Cup dreams

Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are brought to an end, as they're beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo, as the home side close in on qualifying for their first World Cup in 12 years.

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Bayern dismiss £170m Olise link - Friday's gossip

Bayern Munich want to keep Michael Olise, despite Liverpool interest and possible bid worth more than £170m, while Manchester United will make a formal approach for Sandro Tonali and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is another summer target.

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Waring leads in Houston with career-best PGA Tour round

England's Paul Waring shoots a seven-under 63 to lead after the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open.

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Dzeko, 40, could join oldest players in World Cup history

Age is just a number - something Edin Dzeko, 40, is proving to be the case after he helped Bosnia-Herzegovina beat Wales in the World Cup qualifying play-offs.

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Prem clubs agree £5.4m minimum spend on player wages

Prem clubs agree to introduce a 'salary floor' from next season in an attempt to keep the top flight as closely fought as possible.

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Motherwell's Slattery gets four-game ban for simulation - watch the incident

Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery has been handed a four-game ban for simulation which resulted in a red card for St Mirren defender Richard King.

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'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia

Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff.

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Gyokeres' Sweden hero as Kosovo dream of first World Cup

Graham Potter's Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scores a hat-trick in their 3-1 play-off semi-final win over Ukraine.

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