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Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held
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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
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Trump mulls 'winding down' Iran war
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Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees red
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Lens go top of Ligue 1 with handsome Angers win
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Leipzig pummel Hoffenheim to climb to third
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Quinn ousts 11th seed Ruud at rain-hit Miami Open
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Rap group Kneecap says crisis-hit Cuba being 'strangled'
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Anthony, Jackson nail US double at world indoors
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Zarco seizes his moment as rain disrupts Brazil MotoGP practice
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US newcomer Anthony crowned world indoor sprint king
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Stocks drop, oil jumps as Mideast war persists
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Trump rules out Iran truce as more Marines head to Middle East
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Costa Rican ex-security minister extradited to US for drug trafficking
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Trump slams NATO 'cowards' as more Marines head to Middle East
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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
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Souped-up VPNs play 'cat and mouse' game with Iran censors
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Attacked Russian tanker drifting toward Libya: Italian authorities
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Coroner 'not satisfied' boxer Hatton intended to take own life
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Stocks drop, as oil rises as Mideast war persists
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Vanishing glacier on Germany's highest peak prompts ski lift demolition
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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86: family
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Supreme leader says Iran dealt enemies 'dizzying blow'
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Arsenal must 'attack trophy' in League Cup final, says Arteta
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Audi team principal Wheatley in shock exit after two races
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Spurs boss Tudor hopes for 'nice surprises' in relegation fight
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Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final, says Arteta
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Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
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Liverpool showdown brings back 'beautiful memories' for PSG coach Luis Enrique
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IRA bomb victims drop civil court claim against Gerry Adams
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Ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert
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Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over Iran
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French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis
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Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement
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England stars have 'last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel
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League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City, says Guardiola
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Injured Ronaldo misses Portugal World Cup friendlies
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Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate
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Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount
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German auto exports to China plunged a third in 2025: study
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Coach Valverde to leave Bilbao at end of season
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'Decimated'? The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war
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Mistral chief calls for European AI levy to pay creatives
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Liverpool suffer Salah blow in chase for Champions League
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Mahuchikh soars to world indoor high jump gold, Hodgkinson cruises
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Spain include Joan Garcia as one of four new call-ups
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Stocks dip, oil calmer as Mideast war persists
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Salah ruled out of Liverpool's Brighton clash
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Ship crews ration food in Iran blockade: seafarers
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Kuwait refinery hit as Iran marks New Year under shadow of war
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Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be relishing what could yet turn out to be the greatest season in the Gunners' history.
Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters
Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash once more in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run
Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and a toaster and kettle top her wish list.
Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave
Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.
Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal
Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the Premier League at the weekend.
Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite having previously agreed a new deal with the Catalan giants, was "unpleasant".
Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the Australian Open on Monday to set up a quarter-final with fifth seed Elena Rybakina.
Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view
Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets dismissal of fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in the Melbourne heat on Monday.
Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash
Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in 33C heat.
Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women
United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it four Americans in the singles quarter-finals for the first time in 25 years.
Musetti vows to push Djokovic 'to his maximum' in Melbourne quarters
Lorenzo Musetti vowed Monday to push Novak Djokovic "to his maximum" after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final against the 24-time major champion.
Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in stifling heat.
Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown in Melbourne
Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and a showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula.
US speed star Lindsey Vonn: Olympic timeline
US speed star Lindsey Vonn will make her return to the Olympics in Cortina, defying the odds at the age of 41.
Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski slopes.
Cheesy apple pie for Keys as victor Pegula dodges Chiefs jersey
Jessica Pegula used the threat of having to wear a Taylor Swift-themed Kansas City Chiefs jersey as motivation to propel her past defending champion Madison Keys and into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.
Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula
"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended to good friend Jessica Pegula on Monday in the last 16.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.
Curry leads Warriors over 'suffering' T'Wolves, Raptors silence Thunder
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, his latest NBA milestone overshadowed by upheaval in Minneapolis.
Darnold, Seahawks defeat Rams 31-27 to reach Super Bowl
Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years on Sunday.
Named after teacher mum, Learner Tien makes Grand Slam milestone
Learner Tien got his name because his mum was a teacher and the rising star of United States tennis still lives at home even as he reached a Grand Slam milestone.
Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in straight sets while Jannik Sinner will hope to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals.
Clinical Pegula dumps defending champion Keys out of Australian Open
A clinical Jessica Pegula dumped defending champion and good friend Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to surge into the quarter-finals.
Lindsey Vonn defies the odds to chase Olympic dream
US ski star Lindsey Vonn has defied age and injury to make one of the most remarkable comebacks in Olympic history, the latest chapter in a storied career of memorable highs and crushing setbacks.
Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony getting underway on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ice rink.
Scheffler marches to season-opening PGA Tour win in La Quinta
World number one Scottie Scheffler launched his 2026 US PGA Tour campaign with a runaway victory in the American Express at La Quinta, California.
Patriots reach Super Bowl in blizzard-hit 10-7 win over Broncos
Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of predecessor Tom Brady with a blizzard-hit 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos Sunday.
Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli title defence, Milan slip further behind Inter
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning champions nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan, who are pulling away from the chasing pack.