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Co-star says Sam Neill battled pneumonia before death
Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood's biggest names mourned the "Jurassic Park" leading man.
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Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion: regulator
Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia's online watchdog said Tuesday, finding "significant gaps" in how tech companies deal with the problem.
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Real Madrid can show growth in Clasico after Atletico thrashing: Alonso
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his team are arriving at Sunday's La Liga Clasico in better shape after correcting mistakes made in their derby thrashing by Atletico Madrid.
Sports
Austria's Scheib wins Soelden giant slalom, Shiffrin fourth
Austria's Julia Scheib bagged a first-ever World Cup victory by winning the season-opening women's giant slalom in Soelden on Saturday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin finishing fourth.
Sports
Criticism will motivate Yamal in Clasico, says Barca assistant
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be motivated by criticism ahead of the Clasico, said the club's assistant coach on Saturday.
Sports
Rohit and Kohli turn back clock as India crush Australia in 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a 168-run stand in what could be their Australian swansongs as India thrashed the hosts by nine wickets in the third one-day international on Saturday.
Eddie Jones eyes 'iconic' Wembley shock after narrow Wallabies loss
Japan coach Eddie Jones said Saturday a shock win over South Africa at Wembley next week would be iconic and go down in history alongside "the Coldplay concerts".
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Wallabies count injury cost after nervy 19-15 win over Japan
Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he may be forced to call on reinforcements for their European tour after losing two players to injury in Saturday's nervy 19-15 win over Japan.
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Black-clad Thai mourners weep for former Queen Sirikit
Around a dozen Thai mourners dressed in black sat outside a Bangkok hospital where the former Queen Sirikit, whose death was announced early on Saturday, had been receiving treatment.
Sports
Hometown hero Tabuena shoots 65 to eye International Series glory
Miguel Tabuena held his nerve to sink a 10-foot par putt at the 18th Saturday and complete a third-round of seven-under-par 65 that put him in a three-way tie for the lead at the International Series Philippines.
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Hong Kong collects black boxes after deadly plane crash
The black box flight recorders from an aircraft involved in a crash that killed two people at Hong Kong airport earlier this week have been recovered, authorities said Saturday.
Sports
Alex Marquez seals family 1-2 as Bagnaia wins Malaysia MotoGP sprint
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia won the Malaysian MotoGP sprint with a dominant performance Saturday while Alex Marquez was runner-up to seal second in the world championship behind brother Marc.
Sports
Nervy Australia hold off Eddie Jones's Japan 19-15 in Tokyo
Australia survived a second-half comeback to beat Eddie Jones's Japan 19-15 in a wet Tokyo and get their five-Test tour off to a winning start on Saturday.
Sports
Bagnaia wins Malaysia MotoGP sprint as Alex Marquez seals brotherly 1-2
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia won the Malaysian MotoGP sprint with a dominant performance Saturday while Alex Marquez was runner-up to seal second in the world championship behind brother Marc.
Sports
Rybakina out of Tokyo with injury as Bencic sets up Noskova final
Elena Rybakina pulled out injured ahead of her Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday, putting Linda Noskova into a title decider against Belinda Bencic.
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Rana takes four as India bowl out Australia for 236 in 3rd ODI
Paceman Harshit Rana grabbed four wickets to bowl out Australia for 236 in the final one-day international as India strive to prevent a whitewash of the three-match series.
Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
Thailand's former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation's longest-reigning monarch, died late Friday at the age of 93, the palace said.
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Major champions help Philippines chase golf tourist billions
The Philippines is laying out the red carpet this week to some of golf's biggest names, part of a grand government plan to diversify tourism with sport at the forefront.
Sports
Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests
In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barrage in a 146-114 NBA win at Memphis on Friday.
More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance.
Sports
Bagnaia seals third Malaysian MotoGP pole in a row
Italian Francesco Bagnaia claimed pole position at the Malaysian MotoGP after the Ducati ace clocked the fastest qualifying time ahead of Spaniard Alex Marquez on Saturday.
Sports
Blue Jays thrash Dodgers 11-4 to win World Series opener
Addison Barger blasted a towering grand slam as the Toronto Blue Jays thrashed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 to take a 1-0 lead in Major League Baseball's World Series on Friday.
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Heat win first game since arrest of Rozier, who has 'full support'
In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barrage in a 146-114 NBA win at Memphis on Friday.
Sports
Rybakina out of Tokyo semi-finals with injury
Elena Rybakina pulled out injured ahead of her Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday, a day after securing her spot in the season-ending WTA Finals.
Sports
Messi brace fuels Miami over Nashville in MLS Cup series opener
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi scored twice to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC on Friday in the opening game of their MLS Cup round one playoff series.
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Batting great Williamson cuts back on New Zealand commitments
Batting great Kane Williamson says a changed "life situation" will reduce his availability for New Zealand as he prepares for his first international match since March.
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Australia's Cummins shuts down talk of four quicks against England
Skipper Pat Cummins has poured cold water on Australia fielding four frontline fast bowlers during the Ashes series against England, saying it was "very unlikely" spinner Nathan Lyon will be overlooked.
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Kerr wants Australia captaincy back on eagerly awaited return
Record-breaking striker Sam Kerr has vowed to reclaim the captaincy of Australia, declaring she has "so much more to give" in the role.
'Deeply disturbed' - NBA chief Silver grapples with illegal betting scandal
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Friday he was "deeply disturbed" after Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were among those arrested in a far-ranging FBI probe into illegal gambling.
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NBA chief Silver 'deeply disturbed' by illegal betting scandal
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Friday he was "deeply disturbed" by the illegal betting and gambling that has rocked basketball.
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North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report
North Korea is circumventing UN sanctions by using cryptocurrency to trade raw materials and military weaponry, and by deploying large numbers of IT workers abroad to launder funds and generate income for Pyongyang, an international sanctions monitoring group reported.
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Thailand's former queen Sirikit dead at 93: palace
Thailand's former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation's longest-reigning monarch, died late Friday at the age of 93, the palace said.
Sports
Piastri stays calm after winding up 12th in practice
Series leader Oscar Piastri remained calm and controlled despite winding up 12th after another disappointing practice day on Friday for this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Verstappen on top again as McLaren struggle, Piastri 12th
Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as McLaren's title duellists struggled to match their pace in Friday's second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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UN members to sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Countries sign their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance.
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Heat back Rozier as NBA grapples with gambling scandal fallout
Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo said teammate Terry Rozier, arrested in a sweeping federal gambling probe, has the team's "full support" as the NBA grappled with the burgeoning scandal on Friday.
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Dodgers pitcher Vesia expected to miss World Series: Roberts
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is expected to miss the entirety of the World Series after withdrawing from the squad due to personal reasons, manager Dave Roberts said on Friday.
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Red Bull chief says no more 'silly games' after fine
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies said on Friday his team will cut out the 'silly games' that led to them being fined 50,000 Euros for tampering with McLaren's grid tape in Austin last weekend.
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Nuno left waiting for first West Ham win after defeat at Leeds
Nuno Espirito Santo slammed West Ham's "unacceptable" display after the winless start to his reign reached four games as Leeds cruised to a 2-1 victory at Elland Road on Friday.
Sports
Gambling scandal shows dangers of NBA's embrace of betting
US sports leagues rushed to get in on the multi-billion dollar bonanza of legalized betting, but the arrest of an NBA coach and player in two sprawling federal investigations show the potential cost of partnering with the gambling industry.
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Late leveller saves Milan blushes in draw with lowly Pisa
Zachary Athekame's long-range shot in time added on earned the Serie A leaders a last-gasp 2-2 draw, as promoted side Pisa almost escaped with all three points on Friday.