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Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug
Sinner motors on in Madrid as Gauff overcomes stomach bug

Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first man in history to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row with a smooth 6-2, 6-3 victory over Danish qualifier Elmer Moller at the Madrid Open on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

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Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking

Enzo Fernandez fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final against Manchester City as the Argentine sealed a 1-0 win against Leeds in the Blues' first match after Liam Rosenior's sacking.

April 26, 2026

Colombia road bombing death toll rises to 19
Colombia road bombing death toll rises to 19

Colombia's forensic institute said Sunday it was examining 19 bodies after a massive roadway explosion the day before, which authorities have blamed on an armed group ahead of next month's elections.

April 26, 2026

Stuttgart stumble against Bremen in top-four race
Stuttgart stumble against Bremen in top-four race

Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Werder Bremen on Sunday, denting their hopes of a return to the Champions League.

April 26, 2026

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Rabada's 3-25 helps Gujarat thrash Chennai in IPL
Rabada's 3-25 helps Gujarat thrash Chennai in IPL

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada led a disciplined attack with figures of 3-25 to help Gujarat Titans hammer Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the IPL on Sunday.

April 26, 2026

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Gauff overcomes stomach bug to beat Cirstea in Madrid
Gauff overcomes stomach bug to beat Cirstea in Madrid

Coco Gauff became the latest victim of the stomach virus that has been sweeping through the draw at the Madrid Open but the ailing American still found a way to beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 on Sunday and reach the round of 16.

April 26, 2026