Sloppy Springboks look to clean up mistakes in second test against New Zealand

South Africa has not lost two games in a row since 2022, and has not done so at home in 11 years.

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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho seeking more than goals from superstar Kylian Mbappe

The French forward hit a hat trick as Jose Mourinho's team steamrollered Real Sociedad on Wednesday.

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Carlos Alcaraz ready to reignite season at U.S. Open after injury layoff

Alcaraz has missed most of the clay season, the French Open, Wimbledon and North American hard-court tournaments.

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Formula One leader Mercedes granted engine upgrade under ADUO system

The sport has entered a new engine era this season, and ADUO is designed to prevent one manufacturer from establishing a significant advantage without rivals being able to respond.

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NFL pulls plug on Pro Bowl contest to focus on honoring players

The NFL has reworked the event through multiple iterations in recent years as interest in the traditional tackle all-star game declined.

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Williams and Alcaraz fall in U.S. Open mixed quarterfinals

Williams, often considered the best women's tennis player in history, and Spain's seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Alcaraz fell to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.

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Chronic traumatic brain damage widespread in former NFL athletes

The findings are "a wake-up call for the NFL and scientific communities," said the lead author of a new study on chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

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