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      <title><![CDATA[Hamilton and Russell at odds over Monaco Sprint format for 2027]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Roehrig joins Zuffa Boxing as rising cruiserweight prospect signs promotional deal]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unbeaten cruiserweight Lucas Roehrig, 23, has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will make his debut for the promotion at the Copper Box Arena on November 7, live on Sky Sports.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Steven Sessegnon returns home to rebuild career at AFC Wimbledon after difficult Wigan spell]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Steven Sessegnon charts fresh start at AFC Wimbledon after difficult Wigan spell]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mancini returns to rebuild Italy after third World Cup failure]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini returns as Italy manager to rebuild after a third consecutive World Cup failure. A new generation of young talent joins established stars as the Azzurri prepare for Nations League action.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mancini tasked with restoring Italy after third World Cup failure in a row]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[International Team seek Medinah magic to break Presidents Cup curse against dominant USA]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Riakporhe dangles British heavyweight title shot at Fisher if he defeats Pirotton]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Richard Riakporhe has offered Johnny Fisher a British heavyweight title shot if the Romford Bull defeats Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[International Team seek European blueprint to end Presidents Cup drought at Medinah]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Riakporhe dangles British heavyweight title shot at Fisher if he overcomes Pirotton]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Richard Riakporhe has offered Johnny Fisher a British heavyweight title shot if he defeats Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fisher dismisses Pirotton's mental weakness claim ahead of Copper Box showdown]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Johnny Fisher rejects Michael Pirotton's mental frailty claims ahead of their heavyweight clash at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday, insisting his mind is sharp and his preparation complete.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sky Sports schedules Week Three NFL action across multiple channels as 2026 season progresses]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Miller backs Leeds to reach Grand Final despite missing semi-final through hamstring injury]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Injured fullback Lachie Miller has backed Leeds Rhinos to reach the Grand Final despite missing the semi-finals through a hamstring injury. Miller will be sidelined for 10-12 weeks, forcing coach Brad Arthur to move Ash Handley to fullback for the knockout tie against Warrington Wolves on Friday ...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Antonelli's mental strength will be the deciding factor in title race, says Rosberg]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nico Rosberg believes Kimi Antonelli's mental strength will be decisive as the Mercedes driver pursues the F1 title with a commanding 81-point lead over George Russell with nine races remaining.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirotton warns Fisher that mental fragility will prove decisive in Copper Box clash]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michael Pirotton has warned Johnny Fisher that psychological pressure will prove decisive in their September 26 heavyweight clash at Copper Box Arena. The Belgian challenger, priced at 7/1, believes Fisher's mind is fractured by pressure and recent struggles.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fisher and Pirotton clash at Copper Box as Belgian challenger targets upset on September 26]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unbeaten Arapaho Gold faces Mill Reef challenge at Newbury]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Arapaho Gold defends his unbeaten record in the Group Two Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury on Saturday, with Jolivette and Nabati among the challengers in a competitive eight-runner field.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arapaho Gold bids to extend unbeaten run in Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arteta keeps loan door open for Dowman but insists focus is Arsenal first]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coventry's rough start masks genuine progress as Forest visit offers first real chance]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carrick faces defining test as Manchester United seek redemption at Fulham after Brighton collapse]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pietersen appointment could unlock Banton's potential in England middle order, says Hussain]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Littler's path to darts history: five titles stand between world No 1 and unprecedented clean sweep]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spy Chief and Catullus set for Newbury showdown as Forever Young headlines Belmont return]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Azerbaijan Grand Prix shifts to Saturday due to Remembrance Day observance]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Littler chases clean sweep as Gurney stuns Van Gerwen at World Series Finals in Amsterdam]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Littler chases clean sweep as Gurney stuns Van Gerwen in Amsterdam opener]]></title>
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