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Martin wins Austrian MotoGP sprint after Acosta crash
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Aston Villa compound Tottenham's misery despite late rally
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Japan edge Fiji to win Pacific Nations Cup
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Asian Games offer 'deepest apologies' for South Korea anthem blunder
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Black smoke, flames rising near Riyadh airport: residents to AFP
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Inter Milan and Italy icon Mazzola dies aged 83
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UK actor Naomi Watts honoured at Spain film festival
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Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen
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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up
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Martin edges title rival Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole
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Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up
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Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires
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Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
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Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes
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We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official
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Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions
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Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy
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Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center after Trump threat
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Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
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Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31
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Drone owners rush to offload devices ahead of Beijing ban
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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
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Trump's beef policies irk Texas ranchers, testing their loyalty
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Kennedy Center: future unclear for iconic Washington arts hub
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Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
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Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark
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Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
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Helicopters battle wildfire threatening Ecuador's capital
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Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens to continue strong Ligue 1 start
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Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start
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'Pause' on overt repression in Venezuela, but reforms still needed: HRW
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Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout Union
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Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
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Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year
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Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
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Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings
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Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup
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UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting
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Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
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England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws
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Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback
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McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship
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Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals
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Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits
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New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad
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Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea fans should not judge him on the amount of silverware he wins at the opening stages of his Stamford Bridge reign.
Arteta urges Arsenal to master the dark arts
Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal stars to use football's dark arts to their advantage because he fears it is not in their "DNA" to be nasty.
'My head is here,' says Leverkusen boss Alonso
Xabi Alonso said on Friday links to Liverpool and Bayern Munich were "just speculation" and that his "head is here" as he strives to take his record-breaking Bayer Leverkusen side to a first Bundesliga title.
NFL Dolphins release Nigerian defensive end Ogbah
Injury-nagged Nigerian defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah was released by the NFL's Miami Dolphins on Friday as the club works to cut salary ahead of the start of the 2024 campaign.
Spain book Olympic place with Nations Cup win over Netherlands
World Cup winners Spain guaranteed their place at this year's Olympics in Paris with a crushing 3-0 win over the Netherlands in Seville in the Nations Cup semi-final on Friday.
MLB Padres star pitcher Darvish aims to be ready by Seoul
Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish, battling back from an injury that cut short his 2023 Major League Baseball campaign, plans to be ready for San Diego's season-opening series in Seoul next month.
Leverkusen set new 33-match unbeaten record, go 11 points clear
A long-range shot from Robert Andrich took Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-1 home win against Mainz on Friday, setting a new German record of 33 games unbeaten.
Redondo teams up with Messi at Inter Miami
Inter Miami have signed midfielder Federico Redondo from Argentinos Juniors, adding another South American talent to Lionel Messi's squad.
Mensik, 18, follows in Alcaraz footsteps to reach first ATP final
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Friday became the youngest ATP finalist since Carlos Alcaraz three years ago when he defeated French veteran Gael Monfils at the Qatar Open.
'Out of power' Swiatek stunned by Kalinskaya in Dubai
Iga Swiatek blamed fatigue for her semi-final defeat to Anna Kalinskaya in the Dubai semi-finals on Friday, admitting: "I didn't have power anymore" to up her level during the match.
Ferrari's Leclerc tops times as F1 testing ends
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the fastest time as Formula One's pre-season winter testing ended Friday on the same Sakhir circuit which will stage the world championship opener next week.
Kalinskaya snaps Swiatek streak to reach Dubai final
Anna Kalinskaya snapped Iga Swiatek's seven-match winning streak and ended the world number one's bid for a rare Gulf title double with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory in the Dubai Open semi-finals on Friday.
Real Madrid '99 percent' certain to land Mbappe, says Liga boss
Spain's La Liga chief Javier Tebas believes it is almost certain that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe will be playing for Real Madrid next season, he told French daily L'Equipe in an interview published on Friday.
Wales skipper Jenkins uncomfortable with 'underdog' tag
Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins says being underdogs does not sit well with him but admits the tag will stick to them until they beat sides like Six Nations titleholders Ireland on Saturday.
England's Lawes to end rugby career in France with Brive
Former England captain Courtney Lawes announced Friday he will leave English Premiership leaders Northampton at the end of the season to join Brive due to a "transformational offer" from the French side.
Brazilian Formula One driver Wilson Fittipaldi dies aged 80
The former Brazilian Formula 1 driver and team owner Wilson Fittipaldi, older brother of Emerson Fittipaldi, has died in Sao Paulo aged 80, the Brazilian Automobile Confederation (CBA) announced on Friday.
Russian appeal against Olympic suspension dismissed as Moscow blasts 'discrimination'
Russia's appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday with Moscow lambasting its banishment from this summer's Paris Games as "discrimination".
Russell urges Scots to learn from Springbok blitz in England Six Nations clash
Finn Russell hopes Scotland can turn the pain of a Rugby World Cup defeat by South Africa to their advantage when they face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Guardiola expects Man Utd rise under Ratcliffe
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is expecting a tougher challenge from Manchester United in the coming years after British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a minority stake in the club was completed this week.
Moyes undecided over West Ham future despite offer of new deal
David Moyes revealed Friday that West Ham have offered him a new contract, but said he is yet to decide whether to stay at the Premier League club.
Klopp is irreplaceable, says Liverpool assistant manager Lijnders
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders says it is impossible to replace Jurgen Klopp and that the club must find someone who can develop their own dynasty.
Man Utd must prove they 'belong' in Champions League despite Hojlund blow
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United "belong" in the Champions League but must prove it after losing in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund to injury.
Hamilton insists Mercedes story can end on a high
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says his switch to Ferrari programmed for 2025 will add a brand new chapter to his sparkling career, but insisted he hopes to leave Mercedes on a high.
Pundits laud England's old-school Root for patient century
England's Joe Root was roundly praised Friday after becoming the first batsman to make 10 Test centuries against India after departing from his team's attacking strategy and back to more conservative cricket.
England's Borthwick says Scotland 'favourites' for Six Nations clash
England coach Steve Borthwick says his Six Nations title-chasers will be underdogs against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday despite a perfect record in this year's tournament.
Cycling's Sagan has heart procedure, Olympics still in view
Triple road race world champion Peter Sagan underwent heart checks Friday to deal with an arrhythmia problem that emerged in a mountain bike race last weekend, his personal spokesman told AFP.
Pochettino says Chelsea have started to 'click' ahead of League Cup final
Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea have started to "click" in recent weeks after a poor start to the season as he prepares his team to take on injury-hit Liverpool in Sunday's League Cup final.
Man Utd hit by Hojlund injury blow
Manchester United were dealt another injury blow on Friday as in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund was ruled out for up to three weeks with a muscle injury.
O'Mahony expects a tough battle with 'proud' Welsh
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says it would be disrespectful to regard Wales as a potential 'banana skin' when the Six Nations titleholders host the Welsh at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Ireland v Wales Six Nations: three key challenges
Ireland, with two impressive victories under their belt, will start as warm favourites for the Six Nations third-round match with Wales, who have lost both their matches by narrow margins, at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
'Clarity brings freedom': Departing Tuchel banking on Bayern revival
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday his summer departure could focus his squad, saying he "can be a little more ruthless" after the announcement.
'Masterful' Root rescues England after early wickets
Joe Root hit an unbeaten 106 to lead England's recovery from early trouble after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday.