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Guardiola dismisses 'stupid' tactics debate before Atletico clash
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Monday refused to be drawn into a "stupid" debate on tactics ahead of his side's Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to Atletico Madrid.
Nearly entire global population breathing polluted air: WHO
A full 99 percent of people on Earth breathe air containing too many pollutants, the World Health Organization said Monday, blaming poor air quality for millions of deaths each year.
Tiger's fight to play in Masters excites Augusta National
Tiger Woods and the possibility of him making an incredible comeback heightened excitement at Augusta National on Monday as the first official practice rounds began for the 86th Masters.
Indonesian teacher sentenced to death for raping 13 students
An Indonesian teacher found guilty of raping 13 students at an Islamic boarding school, and who impregnated at least eight of the victims, was sentenced to death on Monday.
Bayliss named London Spirit coach after death of Warne
Trevor Bayliss has been appointed as interim men's head coach of the London Spirit in English cricket's the Hundred competition following the death of Shane Warne.
Spin wins it for South Africa – but Elgar still prefers pace
Spin bowling won the first Test for South Africa against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Monday, but captain Dean Elgar said he still preferred to attack opponents with fast bowling.
New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor makes tearful farewell
A tearful Ross Taylor was given a standing ovation as the New Zealand great made an emotional farewell to international cricket on Monday after 16 years at the top.
Football world rallies round Netherlands coach Van Gaal after cancer revelation
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has received messages of support from his former clubs Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich after revealing he has prostate cancer.
South Africa thrash Bangladesh by 220 runs in first Test
South African spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer sent Bangladesh crashing to a 220-run defeat on the fifth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday.
Viruses that could save millions of lives
It may seem strange after a pandemic that has killed millions and turned the world upside down, but viruses could save just as many lives.
Shanghai defends policy of separating Covid-positive kids from parents
Shanghai health officials on Monday defended a policy of separating babies and young children from their parents if they test positive for Covid-19, as frustration at the city's tough virus controls builds.
New Zealand great Taylor in tearful farewell to international cricket
An emotional Ross Taylor was given a standing ovation as the New Zealand great made an emotional farewell to international cricket on Monday after 16 years at the top.
Grammys night: Tributes, digs and a Ukraine moment, but no slaps
Las Vegas hosting the Grammys for the first time ever might have been an opportunity to the music world to scintillate -- but the 64th edition of the industry's most prestigious awards stayed relatively zipped up.
Jon Batiste: jazz master turned Grammys royalty
An artist's artist with elastic creative dexterity and high-octane charisma, the already world-class jazzman Jon Batiste has emerged as an unexpected Grammys golden boy.
Jon Batiste crowned Grammys king with five wins including best album
Industry watchers had tipped pop superstars as the likely big winners at Sunday's Grammys -- but jazzman Jon Batiste instead was crowned king, taking home five awards including the prestigious Album of the Year prize.
Soul-searching put Australia's women cricketers on top of the world
Australia's women's cricketers can lay justifiable claim to being the greatest sports team on the planet after their all-conquering run to World Cup glory was capped by a record-breaking demolition of England in the final.
Key winners at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Las Vegas.
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal reveals he has prostate cancer
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says he has prostate cancer and has been receiving treatment, but still plans to lead his team at the World Cup in Qatar in seven months' time.
Malaysia's 'stupid' football naturalisation drive gets red card
A drive to ramp up Malaysia's footballing fortunes with naturalised players has failed, critics say, with the national team no nearer a first World Cup appearance and soul-searching about the state of the game in the country.
Pipe dreams: Pakistan sewage workers hope for better future
Nearly naked and covered with a black, foul-smelling muck, Shafiq Masih struggles out of a sewer he has just cleaned by hand in an upmarket district of Lahore, Pakistan's second biggest city.
Ukraine's Zelensky appears in taped video at Grammys
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Grammys in Sunday, urging support for his country and asking the industry's top artists to "fill the silence" brought by war with music.
Season-defining days ahead for Liverpool, Man City's history bids
Liverpool's quest for a quadruple and Manchester City's bid to match Manchester United's historic treble of 1999 are on a collision course over the next two weeks.
Players with disabilities score in video game world
Carlos Vasquez is a master of video fighting game "Mortal Kombat" despite being unable to see the action on screen because he is blind.
Kupcho seals first LPGA major with Chevron Championship win
Jennifer Kupcho held her nerve to clinch the first LPGA Tour victory of her career on Sunday, winning the Chevron Championship after firing a closing two-over-par 74 in the California desert.
Early wins for Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste as Grammys kick off
The star-studded Grammys kicked off Sunday with showstopping performances as pop phenom Olivia Rodrigo and jazzman Jon Batiste jumped out of the gate with a handful of awards each.
Australia set to host 2029 women's rugby World Cup after men in 2027
Australia was Monday named as preferred candidate to host the women's 2029 rugby World Cup, setting it up to go back-to-back with the men's tournament in 2027.
Music's top stars burn up the Grammys red carpet
Music's biggest night is the awards season event with the boldest looks, and moving the Grammys to Sin City certainly amped up the edginess -- the industry's top names sizzled Sunday on the red carpet, showing lots of skin.
Lakers, LeBron on brink after Denver rout
Nikola Jokic scored 38 points Sunday as the Denver Nuggets sent the Los Angeles Lakers spinning to a sixth straight defeat and closer to elimination from NBA postseason contention.
Batiste, Rodrigo, Kanye win early Grammys ahead of Vegas gala
Music's best and brightest on Sunday strutted down the red carpet in Las Vegas for the Grammys, where leading nominee Jon Batiste jumped out of the gate with four pre-gala awards.
Foo Fighters win three Grammys, one week after drummer's death
The Foo Fighters won all three Grammys they were nominated for Sunday, just over a week after the rock band's drummer Taylor Hawkins died unexpectedly.
Mbappe mum on PSG future after sparking rout of Lorient
Kylian Mbappe said he has still yet to make a decision on his future at Paris Saint-Germain after scoring twice in a sensational display in Sunday's 5-1 demolition of Lorient in Ligue 1.
Racing run in seven tries in Stade Francais rout
Racing 92 ran in seven tries to rout Paris rivals Stade Francais 53-20 on Sunday to boost their Top 14 play-off hopes.