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Messi, San Lorenzo bid farewell to football fan Pope Francis

Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades-long "passion" for the team.

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Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke

Leeds are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League after Joel Piroe scored four goals in a 6-0 demolition of Stoke on Monday.

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Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race.

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Korir wins Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race.

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Pope Francis inspired IOC president Bach to create refugee team

Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, inspired International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to create the Olympic refugee team, the German said in a tribute.

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Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for 'good things' at Liverpool: Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Trent Alexander-Arnold will be remembered for "a lot of good things" even if he decides to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

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Zhao sets up all-China clash after beating 2024 world snooker finalist Jones

Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to reach the second round of the world snooker championships after beating last year's finalist Jak Jones 10-4 on Monday.

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Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title

Jelena Ostapenko stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the WTA event in Stuttgart on Monday, securing the ninth title of her career.

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Mehidy's five wickets help Bangladesh fight back in first Zimbabwe Test

Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Monday trailing by only 25 runs after spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets to restrict the visitors to 273 in their first innings.

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Zimbabwe lead first Test despite Bangladesh spinner Mehidy's five wickets

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets as Bangladesh managed to restrict Zimbabwe to 273 on Monday for a modest 82-run lead on the second day of the first Test.

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Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points

Oscar Piastri left Jeddah the new world championship leader after another statement win in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded

Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the cricket board said, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was promoted to Grade A.

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Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win

Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories.

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Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start

Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club on Sunday for her maiden victory on the tour.

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Swede Lingblad gets first win in just third LPGA start

Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club on Sunday for her maiden victory on the tour.

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Thunder crush Grizzlies, Celtics and Cavs open NBA playoffs with wins

The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston and top seeds Cleveland opened the post-season with victories.

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Padres say slugger Arraez 'stable' after scary collision

San Diego Padres slugger Luis Arraez was in stable condition after being stretchered off the field and taken to hospital on Sunday after a frightening first-base collision in a game in Houston, the Major League Baseball team said.

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Higgo holds on for win after Dahmen's late collapse

South Africa's Garrick Higgo held on to win the PGA Tour's Punta Cana Championship on Sunday by a stroke, taking advantage of a dramatic, late meltdown from American Joel Dahmen.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo named NBA MVP finalists

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo were named finalists for the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player award on Saturday.

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Thomas ends long wait with playoff win over Novak

Justin Thomas defeated Andrew Novak in a playoff to win the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage and claim his first victory since the 2022 PGA Championship on Sunday.

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Thunder rumble to record win over Grizzlies, Celtics top Magic in NBA playoff openers

The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, grabbing the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history as reigning champions Boston opened the post-season with a victory over Orlando.

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Linesman hit by projectile as Saint-Etienne edge toward safety

Saint-Etienne beat bitter rivals Lyon 2-1 on Sunday in a Ligue 1 derby overshadowed by a 45-minute interruption after an assistant referee was dazed by a projectile thrown from the crowd.

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Mallia guides Toulouse to Top 14 win over Stade Francais

Argentina international Juan Cruz Mallia racked up 17 points to guide Top 14 leaders Toulouse to a hard-fought 27-20 win over Stade Francais in Paris on Sunday.

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Valverde stunner saves Real Madrid title hopes against Bilbao

Fede Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the champions a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

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Ligue 1 derby interrupted after assistant referee hit by projectile

The Ligue 1 derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was interrupted for 45 minutes just before half-time on Sunday after an assistant referee was hit by a projectile thrown from the crowd.

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Leclerc bags Ferrari first podium of the year

Ferrari received a boost after a sluggish start to the season on Sunday with Charles Leclerc claiming the team's first grand prix podium of the year in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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Ligue 1 derby halted after assistant referee hit by projectile

The Ligue 1 derby between Saint-Etienne and Lyon was interrupted just before half-time on Sunday evening after an assistant referee was hit by a projectile thrown from the crowd.

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Thunder rumble with record win over Memphis in playoff opener

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, the 51 point margin representing the largest Game One win in NBA playoff history.

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Leverkusen held at Pauli to put Bayern on cusp of title

Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 1-1 draw at St Pauli on Sunday, leaving Bayern Munich needing just five points from their remaining four games to win the Bundesliga title.

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Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty

McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career.

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Leaders Inter level with Napoli after falling to late Orsolini stunner at Bologna

Inter Milan are level with Napoli at the top of Serie A after Riccardo Orsolini fired Bologna to a last-gasp 1-0 win over the reigning champions on Sunday.

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David rediscovers teeth as Chevalier loses some in nervy Lille win

Lille moved back into the Ligue 1 top four on Sunday as Nice revived their European challenge by ending a five match winless streak.

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