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Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final
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Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final
England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against reigning champions Argentina.
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Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
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Simmonds guides Pau to Top 14 summit with Bayonne win
English fly-half Joe Simmonds scored 22 points to lifted Pau to the summit of the French Top 14 on Saturday with a 47-24 success over in-form Bayonne.
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Pro-Palestinian march, actions at Israel v Norway match
Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced Norway in a football World Cup qualifier, AFP journalists reported.
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Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark
Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth straight time on Saturday, emulating the cycling icon.
Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph
Tadej Pogacar won the Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.
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Pogacar wins cycling's Il Lombardia for fifth consecutive year
Tadej Pogacar won the cycling Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.
Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin
An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot, who will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in a surprise all-family final.
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Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final
Jessica Pegula fought back to end Aryna Sabalenka's perfect record in Wuhan with a dramatic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory in the semi-finals on Saturday and will face Coco Gauff for the title.
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Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket
Captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test century of the year to put India firmly in control against West Indies on Saturday, earning praise from his deputy Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.
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Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland
Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year's tournament.
Spinners keep India in command after Gill ton against West Indies
India's spinners struck regular blows to dent West Indies' reply as the hosts extended their dominance in the second Test after a fluent century from skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday.
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Gauff beats Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final
Coco Gauff survived a battle of wills against Jasmine Paolini on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final for the first time in her career.
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Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot
An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.
West Indies' Campbell out to freak catch after India declare on 518-5
India struck early with a freak catch after declaring their first innings on 518-5 with skipper Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 129 on day two of the second Test against the West Indies on Saturday.
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Covid virus changes sperm in mice, may raise anxiety in offspring: study
Covid-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic's possibly long-lasting effects on future generations.
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Mbappe out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle
Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday's qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team confirmed.
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Schauffele grabs share of Japan lead in bid to break drought
Xander Schauffele closed in on his first win of the year after grabbing a share of the lead Saturday heading into the final day of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.
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Gill hits unbeaten ton as India declare on 518-5 in West Indies Test
Skipper Shubman Gill struck an unbeaten 129 as India declared their first innings on a commanding 518-5 against the West Indies on day two of the second Test on Saturday.
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Mexico heavy rains kill at least 28
Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 28 people in Mexico this week and left behind a trail of destruction, local authorities across the country said Friday.
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India 427-4 after Jaiswal falls for 175 in West Indies Test
Skipper Shubman Gill powered India to 427-4 at lunch on day two of the second Test against the West Indies after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 175 on Saturday.
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Mariners out-last Tigers 3-2 in 15 innings to advance in MLB playoffs
Jorge Polanco delivered the walk-off single in the 15th inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a scintillating winner-take-all showdown to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Friday.
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Questions loom over Albania's forests after devastating fires
As Albania recovers from a summer of devastating wildfires, locals and experts are eyeing a long road back to save its shrinking forests from intensifying disasters.
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Philippines begins clean-up after powerful twin quakes
Dazed survivors of a pair of major earthquakes in the southern Philippines awoke on Saturday to scenes of devastation, after hundreds of aftershocks rocked the region overnight.
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Aces sweep Mercury to win third WNBA title in four years
The Las Vegas Aces, powered by 31 points from A'ja Wilson, captured their third title in four seasons on Friday, beating Phoenix 97-86 to complete a sweep of the WNBA Finals.
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Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly
Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday.
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Quintessentially American, drive-in theaters are going dark
Film buffs sit snugly in cars watching a drive-in movie, munching popcorn on a lovely recent fall night.
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Exhibit on Monet's prolific Venice visit debuts at Brooklyn Museum
Claude Monet did not want to travel to Venice in 1908 -- at the time, he was 68 and working on his famed water lilies paintings, and only reluctantly agreed to accompany his wife Alice Hoschede.
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Women's athletics venture Athlos showcases sport in New York
Beneath the towering, neon-lit billboards of Times Square, six of the world's top long jumpers are soaring through the air, turning one of New York's most iconic streets into an unlikely athletics stage.
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Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France in World Cup qualifying
Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize - and dedicates it to Trump
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who dedicated the award to the Venezuelan people -- and to US President Donald Trump.
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Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg
Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on Friday.
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Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan
France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday.
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NFL begins review of Giants QB Dart concussion protocol
The NFL launched an investigation on Friday into how league concussion protocol was applied to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the club's Thursday home victory over Philadelphia.
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From tears to triumph: Sasaki powering Dodgers towards World Series
Roki Sasaki's first appearance at Dodger Stadium ended in tears. His first season in Major League Baseball could end in triumph.
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Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora's title bout
World super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora suffered a bruised hand during a sparring session that forced postponement of his scheduled title defense against fellow American Keith Thurman, promoters said Friday.
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Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'.
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Dogged Devine leads New Zealand to crushing win over Bangladesh
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine continued her golden run of form with a gutsy 63 to help the Kiwis to their first win at the Women’s World Cup as they crushed Bangladesh by 100 runs in Guwahati on Friday.
Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize for 'civilian courage'
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who accepted the accolade in hiding in the country described by the Nobel jury as a "brutal" state.
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Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Senegal and Ivory Coast both moved closer to fourth appearances at the global showpiece.
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Guillermo del Toro backs Paris stop-motion animation studio
Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro said Friday he was teaming up with a Paris film school and Netflix to launch a training studio to help old-fashioned stop-motion animation techniques survive.