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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.

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Heavy loss ends Angels' final dream

Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/04/2026

» Bangkok United's hopes of making history evaporated at the Rajamangala Stadium on Wednesday night as they fell 3‑0 to Japan's Gamba Osaka in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Two semi‑final.

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Iran will be at World Cup, Fifa president reaffirms

AFP, Published on 16/04/2026

» WASHINGTON - Fifa president Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran would “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite the Middle East war.

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LIV Golf denies rumours of Saudi funding withdrawal

AFP, Published on 16/04/2026

» LOS ANGELES - LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse due to the possible withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financing.

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Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis

AFP, Published on 16/04/2026

» LONDON - Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday.

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Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis

AFP, Published on 16/04/2026

» MUNICH (GERMANY) - Late strikes from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 4–3 win for Bayern Munich over Real Madrid on Wednesday, clinching a 6–4 aggregate victory and setting up a semi-final with holders Paris Saint-Germain.

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Dechapol-Supissara eye gold after thrilling win, Kunlavut falls

Sports, Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 12/04/2026

» Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran advanced to the final of US$550,000 Badminton Asia Championships 2026 while men's defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn suffered a shock exit in China on Saturday.

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Sinner brushes past Zverev to reach Monte Carlo final

AFP, Published on 11/04/2026

» MONTE CARLO (PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO) - World No.2 Jannik Sinner eased his way into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semi-final win over Alexander Zverev on Saturday.

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You’re being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes

AFP, Published on 09/04/2026

» TOKYO - Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year’s Asian Games: You are being watched

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Grand National ‘had to change to survive’, says jockey

AFP, Published on 09/04/2026

» The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have “to evolve or you die”.