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Real Madrid take control with smooth Shakhtar win
Real Madrid established a stranglehold at the top of their Champions League group with a 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, which should have been far more emphatic.
Haaland at the double as Man City thrash Copenhagen
Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Worcester rugby future at risk after players' contracts terminated
Worcester's Premiership future is hanging by a thread after the club was partially liquidated on what director of rugby Steve Diamond labelled the "darkest day for English rugby".
Amid high US inflation, online insurance offers mislead elderly
One advertisement on Facebook promises zero-cost dental care for elderly Americans hit hard by rising medical bills. Another, on Instagram, offers free groceries in exchange for an email and phone number.
No longer a Mystery Incorporated: Scooby-Doo's Velma is gay
After decades of rumor and innuendo, one of animation's worst kept secrets has finally been confirmed: Scooby-Doo's Velma is lesbian.
LIV players to get ranking points, MENA Tour says
Events on the LIV Golf breakaway circuit are set to be awarded world ranking points after a strategic alliance announced on Wednesday by the MENA Tour.
Hart howler helps Leipzig to Champions League win over Celtic
A blunder from Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart helped RB Leipzig to a 3-1 home win on Tuesday, their first Champions League victory of the season.
European football 'united' as Ukraine joins Spain, Portugal 2030 World Cup bid
Ukrainian football association (UAF) president Andriy Pavelko said European football was "united" after his country was added to Portugal and Spain's bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' opens London Film Festival
Oscar winner Emma Thompson on Wednesday hailed the "darkness" of acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl, as a musical screen adaptation of his classic "Matilda" kicked off the London Film Festival.
Ex-Spain star Xabi Alonso replaces Seoane as Bayer Leverkusen coach
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has been named as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach, replacing Gerardo Seoane after he was dismissed by the Bundesliga club on Wednesday.
Click chemistry, Nobel-winning science that may 'change the world'
The Nobel Chemistry Prize was awarded to three scientists on Tuesday for their work on click chemistry, a way to snap molecules together like Lego that experts say will soon "change the world".
Swiatek wins first match since US Open as Tomljanovic retires
Iga Swiatek won her first match since clinching the US Open title on Wednesday as Ajla Tomljanovic retired injured from their second-round tie in Ostrava.
Rugby World Cup winner Thompson says dementia makes him feel 'phoney'
Former England rugby star Steve Thompson says he feels like a "phoney" because he cannot remember being part of the 2003 World Cup-winning team, two years after being diagnosed with early onset dementia.
European football 'united' as Ukraine added to Spain, Portugal 2030 World Cup bid
Ukrainian football association (UAF) president Andriy Pavelko said European football was "united" after his country was added to Portugal and Spain's bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Greenpeace blasts 'dangerous' Saudi site for Asian Winter Games
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace on Wednesday denounced as "dangerous" a massive ski resort under construction in northwest Saudi Arabia that this week was named host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
Uganda Ebola outbreak death toll 29, says WHO
Sixty-three confirmed and probable cases have been reported in the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, including 29 deaths, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Nunez hoping one goal will change his luck at Liverpool
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is hoping one goal is all he needs to kickstart his Anfield career after a difficult first few months on Merseyside.
Djokovic demolishes Garin in Astana first round
Novak Djokovic brushed aside Chile's Cristian Garin 6-1, 6-1 in 64 minutes on Wednesday as he breezed into the second round of the Astana Open.
What's next for the Musk-Twitter deal?
With Twitter and Elon Musk edging towards finalizing a deal, here's what may come next in the billionaire's on-again, off-again bid to buy the influential social media platform.
Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with family over 'Rust' death
Actor Alec Baldwin has reached a civil settlement with the family of the woman he shot dead on a film set last year, he said Wednesday, as it was announced production on the movie would restart in January.
Rugby stars at troubled Worcester lose jobs after court ruling
Players and staff at troubled Worcester will have their contracts terminated after part of the Premiership Rugby club was wound up in the High Court on Wednesday.
The German town where boats take the elevator
Germany's whopping new boat lift could lug the weight of 50 blue whales over a stretch of canal between Poland and Berlin.
Depeche Mode fear 'painful' ghosts on new tour
Depeche Mode founder and principal songwriter Martin Gore said Wednesday the group expects to be haunted by memories on its upcoming world tour, after the sudden death of bandmate Andrew Fletcher.
Showtime as Hawks face Bucks in NBA's Gulf debut
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young on Wednesday promised to dazzle Gulf fans as the NBA debuts in the oil-rich region with two pre-season games in Abu Dhabi this week.
Boxing chiefs 'prohibit' Benn v Eubank Jr fight after failed dope test
British boxing chiefs said on Wednesday they had "prohibited" a fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr after Benn failed a drugs test ahead of the scheduled weekend bout in London.
Fritz recovers from Covid to oust Duckworth in Tokyo
American Taylor Fritz said he surprised even himself after climbing out of his sickbed, flying to Tokyo and beating Australian James Duckworth at the Japan Open on Wednesday.
Spore the merrier: Boom in mushrooms grown on Belgian beer
In Belgium, a country reputed for its beer, mushrooms nourished on a byproduct from the brew are doing booming business.
Ronaldo happy at Man Utd despite frustrations, says Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag admitted Wednesday on that Cristiano Ronaldo is frustrated when he is not playing for Manchester United but insisted he is happy at Old Trafford.
Ukraine to join Spain and Portugal in 2030 World Cup bid
War-torn Ukraine will join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup, presidents from the three countries' football associations announced on Wednesday.
Royal rift after Danish queen strips grandkids' titles
The queen of Denmark's decision to strip four of her grandchildren of their titles has sparked unprecedented royal drama in Copenhagen and led her enraged son to air the family's dirty laundry in public.
Finch finds form as Australia beat West Indies in 1st T20
Aaron Finch dropped to four in the batting order and found some confidence-boosting form Wednesday, hitting 58 to steer Australia to a three-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening Twenty20 international.
Benn returns 'adverse' drugs test ahead of Eubank Jr fight
Conor Benn has returned an "adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug" but Saturday's fight with Chris Eubank Jr in London remains on, promoters have said.