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Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race

Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race

US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.

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'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs

'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs

Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.

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Kane voted player of the year in Germany

Kane voted player of the year in Germany

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.

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Kane voted German footballer of the year

Kane voted German footballer of the year

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.

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Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka

Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka

Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

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'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks

'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks

Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks.

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Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi

Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi

Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 million), according to reports on Sunday.

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Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double

Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double

Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.

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Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry.

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Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea

Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea

Devdutt Padikkal continued to impress, posting yet another half-century as India reached 187-3 at tea on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

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