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Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win

Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win

The Seattle Seahawks have officially been put up for sale, the club said on Wednesday, just weeks after the NFL franchise won the Super Bowl.

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U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP

U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP

Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration with singer Ed Sheeran and a Ukrainian musician and soldier.

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Sinner sees off Popyrin to reach Doha quarter-finals

Sinner sees off Popyrin to reach Doha quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner powered past Alexei Popyrin in straight sets on Wednesday to reach the last eight of the Qatar Open and edge closer to a possible final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award: industry body

Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award: industry body

US pop star Taylor Swift was crowned the biggest-selling global artist of 2025, industry body IFPI announced Wednesday, the fourth consecutive year and sixth time she has claimed its annual prize.

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Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel

Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel

Italian Antonio Tiberi took the overall lead of the UAE Tour from Remco Evenepoel after winning the third stage on Wednesday.

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India tune up for Super Eights with hard-fought win over the Dutch

India tune up for Super Eights with hard-fought win over the Dutch

Defending champions India beat a spirited Netherlands team by 17 runs on Wednesday ahead of their meeting with South Africa in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.

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Griffin warns Wales to beware Bath team-mate Russell in Scotland clash

Griffin warns Wales to beware Bath team-mate Russell in Scotland clash

Prop Archie Griffin has warned Wales to beware his Bath teammate Finn Russell when they face the fly-half's Scotland team in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Desperate search for nine skiers missing in California avalanche

Desperate search for nine skiers missing in California avalanche

Rescuers were conducting an "all-hands" search Wednesday for nine backcountry skiers who went missing after an avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped several feet of snow.

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Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing

Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing

US star Mikaela Shiffrin fittingly brought the curtain down on the alpine skiing programme at the Winter Olympics with a long-awaited gold in the women's slalom in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Wednesday.

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Global stocks, oil rise tracking company earnings, data

Global stocks, oil rise tracking company earnings, data

Global stock markets rose Wednesday as traders assessed company earnings and economic data, while oil prices barreled ahead three percent following US-Iran talks.

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