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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers

Trapped seafarers traumatised by Gulf fighting: charities

European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

Red-hot Knicks open 3-0 playoff lead against Sixers

At 100th major, Aussie Scott sees best as yet to come

Scheffler and McIlroy fancied for PGA Championship title

Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept

Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say

World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies

Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open

McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf

Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow

South Korea's Im Sung-jae fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead over England's Tommy Fleetwood after Friday's second round of the PGA Truist Championship.

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.

Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup

Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash.

Pressure builds on Riera as Frankfurt lose at Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.

Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down

Teenage substitute Mezian Soares gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes in Ligue 1 on Friday to give his side direct qualification for next season's Champions League while relegating Nantes to the second tier.

Dortmund down Frankfurt to push Riera close to the edge

Borussia Dortmund came from a goal down to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home on Friday, putting further pressure on visiting coach Albert Riera.

Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid

Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".

Global stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

Global stock markets diverged and oil prices rose Friday as fresh US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.

Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros.

Formula One engines to change again in 2027

Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season's power unit modifications by agreeing to "further evolutionary changes" before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced on Friday.

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Djokovic falls in Italian Open second round to qualifier Prizmic