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Trump, casting himself as peacemaker, to lift Syria sanctions
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US Ryder Cup captain Bradley eyes LIV's Koepka, DeChambeau
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Musetti battles Medvedev and match-point rain delay to reach Rome quarters
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Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to Israel
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Steamy excitement at Eurovision contest
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Forest hit back over criticism of owner Marinakis over Nuno clash
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Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he 'controlled' her life with violence
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Mali dissolves political parties in blow to junta critics
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Blackmore's history-making exploits inspiring to all: de Bromhead
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Southern Hills named host of 2032 PGA Championship
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Injury may delay outdoor season start for Norway's Ingebrigtsen
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Tour de France to go through Paris' historic Montmartre district
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'We can't go back': India's border residents fear returning home
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Finland returns sacred stool looted by France to Benin
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Israel PM says army entering Gaza 'with full force' in coming days
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Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he 'controlled' her life
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Carney forms new Canada govt to reshape US ties
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Everton to preserve Goodison Park for women's team
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Stocks mixed after cool US inflation and as rally tapers
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Thomas confident at PGA having won a major at Quail Hollow
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Trump slashed US cancer research by 31 percent: Senate report
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US inflation cooled in April as Trump rolled out tariffs
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Dutch climate group launches new case against Shell
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Dutch rider van Uden springs surprise to win Giro sprint
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Tour de France to pass through historic Montmartre
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'Apprentice' star Jeremy Strong says 'truth under assault'
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India kills 3 suspected militants in Kashmir as Pakistan ceasefire holds
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Cannes Festival opens under pressure to take stance on Gaza war
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Rahm says no need to play perfect to win majors, just have faith
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US consumer inflation cooled in April as Trump rolled out tariffs
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Kurds see ball in Ankara's court after PKK says disbanding
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Zelensky urges Trump to make Putin meeting happen
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UN agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
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Halle Berry trips up on Cannes festival's new dress code
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NFL sets first regular-season games in Dublin, Berlin, Madrid
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Stocks mostly higher on cool US inflation
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Former England scrum-half Care to retire
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Spieth's career Slam hopes at PGA boosted by McIlroy Masters win
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Test final must trump IPL, says South Africa coach
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'I thought I was going to die,' Kardashian tells Paris robbery trial
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S.Africa's vast radio telescope draws new generation to the cosmos
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US consumer inflation cooled in April to lowest level since 2021
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Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark
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Depardieu convicted of sexually assaulting two women
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Trump boasts Saudi business deals as he basks in royal welcome
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex Cassie expected to testify
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Buttler one of five IPL players in England squad despite fixture clash
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'I thought I was going to die,' Kardashian tells in Paris robbery trial
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Cycling great Wiggins admits cocaine addiction after retiring
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Cheika named as new Argentina coach ahead of World Cup
Australian globe-trotter Michael Cheika was Friday named as the new coach of Argentina on a contract which will take him through to the 2023 World Cup.

Neymar returns for Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Neymar will rejoin Brazil for its final two World Cup qualifiers, after missing the national team's first two matches of the year due to injury, coach Tite said Friday, announcing his squad.

Crawley, Root hit half-centuries as England edge ahead in first Test
Zak Crawley and Joe Root made the most of a benign pitch and uninspired West Indies bowling to compile unbeaten half-centuries, taking England through a rain-shortened afternoon session to be 146 for one at tea, ahead by 82 runs, on the fourth day of the first Test on Friday.

Weather woe hits Players, delayed finish on cards
PGA Tour chiefs on Friday acknowledged the possibility that The Players Championship might not be finished until next week as poor weather once again forced play to be suspended.

Vlhova wins in Sweden to reignite World Cup charge
Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova clinched victory in the World Cup giant slalom event at Are on Friday to keep her hopes of the overall title alive.

Magnussen fastest in F1 testing, 48 hours after Haas call-up
Kevin Magnussen made an eye-catching return to Formula One on Friday when he topped the times in pre-season testing in Bahrain, just 48 hours after replacing Nikita Mazepin at Haas.

Russian oligarch Oyf selling majority share in Vitesse Arnhem
Russian oligarch Valeriy Oyf is selling his majority share in Dutch football club Vitesse Arnhem amid the war in Ukraine, the first division outfit announced on Friday.

Barguil claims Tirreno-Adriatico stage, Pogacar keeps lead despite wrong turn
Warren Barguil won Friday's fifth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico after a late burst into the final kilometres of a climb-packed day, as Tadej Pogacar held onto the overall lead despite taking a wrong turn just as he mounted an attack of his own.

Burgaudeau takes stage win, Roglic and Yates eye Paris-Nice decider in snow
Primoz Roglic and Simon Yates remain on course for a Paris-Nice showdown on Saturday's climb stage after outsider Mathieu Burgaudeau of TotalEnergies won the hilly stage six on Friday with the main contenders finishing together.

France's Barguil claims Tirreno-Adriatico fifth stage, Pogacar holds lead
Warren Barguil won Friday's fifth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico after a late burst into the final, gruelling kilometres of a climb-packed day as Tadej Pogacar held onto the overall lead.

Roach strikes but England erase deficit against West Indies
Kemar Roach struck an early blow for the West Indies but England succeeded in erasing a first innings deficit of 64 runs, reaching 72 for one at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.

England wait on Itoje as Sinckler gets all-clear for Ireland game
England's preparations for their crunch Six Nations clash against Ireland suffered a setback when Maro Itoje missed training on the eve of Saturday's match through illness.

Lampard plays down crisis talk at struggling Everton
Everton manager Frank Lampard has played down "crisis" talk at the club even though they could be in the Premier League relegation zone by the time they kick off against Wolves on Sunday.

Outsider nicks stage win as Roglic and Yates eye Paris-Nice decider
Primoz Roglic and Simon Yates remain on course for a Paris-Nice showdown on Saturday's climb stage after outsider Mathieu Burgaudeau of TotalEnergies won the hilly stage six on Friday with the main contenders finishing together.

Ukraine Paralympic athletes to help war-torn homeland
There will be no welcome parade when Ukraine's most successful Winter Paralympics team returns to its war-torn homeland from Beijing -- some members may not even be able to reach their bombed cities.

Haaland poised to return from injury for Dortmund
Dortmund head coach Marco Rose says in-demand forward Erling Haaland could make his long-awaited return from injury in the Bundesliga this Sunday.

Newcastle boss Howe says Chelsea will cope on the pitch despite sanctions
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes Chelsea will remain a formidable force on the pitch this season despite the sanctions imposed by the British government on Blues owner Roman Abramovich.

Nagelsmann puts Bayern on red alert for his return to Hoffenheim
Julian Nagelsmann has put his Bayern Munich side on red alert for Saturday's away trip to his former club Hoffenheim who have a knack of upset home wins over the Bundesliga leaders.

Ukraine team equals best ever Winter Paralympic performance
Days after learning her Kharkiv home was bombed, Ukrainian athlete Liudmyla Liashenko steeled herself on Friday for a gold medal performance on day seven of Beijing's Winter Paralympics.

India look for 'mental adjustments' in pink ball Test: Bumrah
Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said India are still getting used to Test cricket under lights as they take on Sri Lanka in their third pink-ball match at home.

Loss leaves Pakistan on brink at World Cup
Pakistan slumped to their third straight defeat at the Women's Cricket World Cup against South Africa on Friday, leaving their hopes of making the playoffs under a cloud.

Visually impaired rugby offers 'new beginning' in Ireland
When Sean McDowell lost his sight two years ago, his self-confidence plummeted -- until his life was transformed by rugby.

Ukraine's Kostyuk slams tennis response to Russian invasion
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk lashed out Thursday at the tennis world's response to the Russian invasion of her homeland, saying anti-war platitudes weren't enough for a country plunged into turmoil and fear.

'Pumped' Swepson to make Australia debut in Pakistan Test
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his long-awaited Test debut for Australia as the tourists opted for two spinners for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Saturday.

Nets rout Sixers after huge NBA trade as Harden humbled
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving led the Brooklyn Nets to a blowout 129-100 victory over ex-teammate James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA grudge match on Thursday.

Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn't be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6-, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash.

Osaka holds off Stephens in Indian Wells first round
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka outlasted Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a tough first-round encounter at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday.

Major League Baseball and players reach deal, set up April season start
Major League Baseball and the MLB players union reached agreement on a new five-year labor deal on Thursday, setting the stage for a delayed start to the 2022 season next month.

Fleetwood, Hoge lead as weather wreaks havoc at Players
Rain and thunderstorms wreaked havoc at the PGA Tour's Players Championship in Florida on Thursday, with a long delay that kept some players from even teeing off before darkness halted the opening round.

Marathon man Bonner gives West Indies edge over weary England
Nkrumah Bonner's considerable reserves of patience and determination paid off with an invaluable second Test century as the West Indies closed the third day of the first Test against England at 373 for nine at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.

Barca held by Galatasaray, Rangers thump Red Star Belgrade
Barcelona stumbled to a goalless draw with Galatasaray in their Europa League last-16 first leg at the Camp Nou on Thursday, while Rangers cruised into a 3-0 lead in their tie against Red Star Belgrade.

Nadal calls for tougher punishment after Zverev case
Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.

Chelsea ignore Abramovich sanctions to beat Norwich, Leeds crash again
Chelsea showed they can cope amid the Roman Abramovich turmoil as they won 3-1 against Norwich just hours after their Russian owner was sanctioned by the British Government, while Leeds plunged deeper into relegation trouble on Thursday.

Major League Baseball, players agree labor deal: reports
Major League Baseball and the league players union reached agreement on a new labor deal on Thursday, paving the way for the start of the 2022 season next month, reports said.

Munir strike gives Sevilla edge over West Ham in Europa League
Munir El Haddadi's sweet half-volley put Sevilla in sight of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after a narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham.

Bonner's six-hour century guides West Indies to slender lead over England
Nkrumah Bonner's watchful defiance took him to a second Test century and edged the West Indies ahead of England on the third day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Thursday.
UK sanctions expand to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Chelsea Football Club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was on Thursday hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray.

No sidepod, no problem for Mercedes despite 'extreme interpretation
Mercedes insisted the radical 'no sidepod' design of their 2022 car is perfectly legal but F1 chiefs admitted "the extreme interpretation" of the new rules will create "a lot of debate".

Six Nations destiny in our hands, says France skipper Dupont
France captain Antoine Dupont insists his unbeaten team are the masters of their own Six Nations destiny when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Friday.