Topic: Sport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, announces the securing of a bid by Denver to be the 16th team in the league during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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[2026-03-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka made a powerful start to the 2026 Asia–Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event of the ITF World Junior Tennis Under-14 Competition in Vietnam, recording a strong 3–0 victory over Myanmar in their opening tie yesterday.
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[2026-03-12 06:53 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Whoever runs Bayer Leverkusen’s social media accounts obviously meant it as a joke. But even they couldn’t have predicted that a cheeky post hours before kick-off would almost end up being such a good omen for Kasper Hjulmand’s side. “No corners allowed,” it read in a clear dig at Arsenal’s favoured modus operandi this season, before adding.
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[2026-03-12 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: St Peter’s College Bambalapitiya produced a powerful display to defeat Ananda College Colombo by a commanding 45 points (five goals, two tries) to 3 (one penalty) in the opening pre-quarter-final of the Dialog Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament for the President’s Trophy played at the Royal Sports Complex yesterday, sealing a comprehensive victory and advancing to the quarter-finals after leading 19-3 at the ‘breather’.
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[2026-03-12 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Battle of the Blues is an amazing cricket encounter. Over the decades this big match has transcended cricket. To me the Royal-Thomian elevates the levels of fraternity to another level. Through strong bonds of friendship,college friends are united in camaraderie.The bonds from our college days have been beautifully sustained decades later.I have heard many past cricketers, from both schools say “Cricket was our life.
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[2026-03-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo will enter the arena once again from June 19 to 21 as the Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) returns to Padel House for a second season that signals the rapid rise of franchise padel in the region.
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[2026-03-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Over the years, Science College, Mt. Lavinia has produced some elegant and successful rugby players, who are also outstanding gentlemen. After representing high stranded of rugby in school and clubs, they have progressed to sport the Sri Lanka Jersey.
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[2026-03-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rajasinghe Central College first XI cricket team with officials
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[2026-03-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has long celebrated its reputation as a cricketing nation that punches above its weight. From spinning wizards to graceful batters and fearless competitors, the country’s cricketing history showcases natural talent and unforgettable victories.
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[2026-03-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced yesterday that the bilateral series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to begin on March 13 in the United Arab Emirates, has been postponed to the last quarter of 2026. The decision comes amid logistical hurdles, including flight restrictions caused by the ongoing regional situation.
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[2026-03-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Isipathana College, Colombo won their first-round fixture in the Under-19 Two-Day Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament yesterday, defeating St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy by 8 wickets, with Tharun Perera excelling with the bat and ball, scoring 84 and 40 and taking 2 wickets. Meanwhile, St. Sebastian’s College, Katuneriya played out a hard-fought draw against St.
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[2026-03-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Last year’s President’s Trophy runners-up Trinity College Kandy launched their campaign in style with a comfortable 38 points (four goals, two tries) to 8 (one try, one penalty) victory over Thurstan College in their pre-quarter-final of the Dialog Schools Under-19 President’s Trophy Knockout Rugby Tournament played at the CR and FC Grounds in Longden Place yesterday after leading 38-0 at lemons.
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[2026-03-12 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Another celebrity boxing match that no one is asking for could be in the works.
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[2026-03-12 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Kalyn Ponga was born in Western Australia, but both parents are from New Zealand. (AAP: Dan Himbrechts)
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[2026-03-12 06:11 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ⚽️ Champions League news from the 8pm GMT kick-off ⚽️ Live scores | Follow us on Bluesky | And email Scott
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[2026-03-12 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Big 12 Tournament’s new LED court was meant to be the next big thing in basketball. It gives stadium operators the ability to bring nearly any graphic idea to life through the use of the court.
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[2026-03-12 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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[2026-03-12 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
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[2026-03-12 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Australia has a significant history of offering asylum to athletes who risk persecution in their home countries, as it has done with the Afghan soccer team, and now, the Iranian team. Source: AAP, Getty / SOPA Images/Victoria Adkins
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[2026-03-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Texas forward Dailyn Swain (3) drives to the hoop as Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Sara Diggins /Austin American-Statesman via AP)
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[2026-03-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-12 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NC State guard Quadir Copeland laughs during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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[2026-03-12 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) looks on during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
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[2026-03-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Six Nations 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Anniversary kit marks 120 years of fixture
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[2026-03-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Reviews & advice] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It’s overcast and rainy as we arrive at Maroochydore airport for the 30-minute drive to Noosa Heads, and the forecast for the weekend ahead is no better. We’d briefly considered postponing our trip, given that a stay at Queensland’s ritziest resort town is traditionally all about sunshine, swimming and Massimo’s ice-cream but as we’re efficiently welcomed into Elysium’s newly refreshed lobby area and handed a chilled glass of sparkling wine, our mood lifts.
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[2026-03-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-12 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: PITTSBURGH (AP) — Darryl Simmons II had 21 points in St. Bonaventure’s 99-80 victory against La Salle on Wednesday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
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[2026-03-12 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: NFL Network personality Jamie Erdahl explained Wednesday that she’s been absent from the airwaves recently due to a “tragic health situation” of an immediate family member.
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[2026-03-12 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Iran plans to boycott the soccer World Cup in protest at President Trump assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its sports minister announced Wednesday.
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[2026-03-12 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce catches a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game, Dec, 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
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[2026-03-12 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
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[2026-03-12 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Duquesne’s David Dixon (2) goes for a lay up as Saint Louis Billikens forward Paul Otieno, center, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Le)
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[2026-03-12 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: “Football unites the world.”
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[2026-03-12 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: 1 of 13 Bad Bunny celebrates his 32nd birthday. badbunnypr/Instagram 2 of 13 Heidi Klum embraces a feathered frock while out in NYC. GC Images 3 of 13 Jennifer Tilly poses with Chucky while out and about in NYC. BKNYC / BACKGRID 4 of 13 Sheryl Lee Ralph and Teyana Taylor match in red at the TIME Women of the Year Gala 2026 at The West Hollywood EDITION.
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[2026-03-12 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) looks to pass around Seton Hall center Najai Hines (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 6, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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[2026-03-12 03:42 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ⚽️ Champions League news from the 5.45pm GMT kick-off ⚽️ Live scores | Today’s Football Daily | Follow on Bluesky
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[2026-03-12 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A Thanksgiving sign is seen around the field before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)
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[2026-03-12 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Boca Juniors fans watch a local league soccer match against Independiente in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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[2026-03-12 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SYDNEY, Australia — Iranian female footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team member changed her mind and revealed their location to the Iranian embassy, Canberra said.
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[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Dramatic footage shows an Australian woman mocking panicked Iranian goons after they realized that five players from the Iranian Women’s National Soccer team had escaped and sought asylum in.
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[2026-03-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala bowed out of the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open after yielding to Czech Linda Noskova in their round of 16 clash, 2-6, 0-6, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium 1 Wednesday in Manila.
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[2026-03-12 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) THE Ironman 70.3 Davao, widely regarded as one of the toughest stops on the Philippine triathlon circuit, returns on March 22 with a redesigned bike course, sweltering race conditions and a pathway to the World Championship.
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[2026-03-12 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Jan. 17, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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[2026-03-12 02:37 UTC+10:00] [John Size] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four-time premiership-winning handler declares he’s the one to chase down after three-timer at city circuit
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[2026-03-12 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark.
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[2026-03-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-03-12 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Retro games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The revival of this 90s favourite is a retro-futuristic fever dream that is first incomprehensible, then thrillingly evocative. Plus, Donald Glover’s Yoshi debut
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[2026-03-12 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Iranian women's football team left Australia late on Tuesday but six of its members are staying behind after being granted humanitarian asylum.
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[2026-03-12 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -New England Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (44) looks to get past Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) during the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
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