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5 stories · Türkiye
Türkiye defeat Japan in straight sets in Men's Volleyball World Championship opener
Efe Mandıracı's five service aces helped Türkiye beat Japan 25–19, 25–23, 25–19 in the opening Pool G match in Quezon City.
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Gaelic football survey finds fewer than half report consistent match mouthguard use
Two 2025 surveys and official rules frame questions about consistent equipment use.
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Aydoğdu’s late winner takes Samsunspor to 40 points
Soner Aydoğdu came off the bench to decide a 2–1 home win over Gaziantep on 24 January after the visitors had equalised early in the second half.
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Fenerbahçe’s final quarter settles a close contest against ALBA
Fenerbahçe beat ALBA 90–73 on 9 January, outscoring Berlin 29–13 in the last period after leading by just one point through three.
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Holse’s two goals give Samsunspor the Black Sea derby
Carlo Holse scored twice in a 2–1 home win over Trabzonspor on 4 January, restoring Samsunspor’s lead after Simon Banza’s equaliser.
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