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Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title

Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title

Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells.

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Defiant Slot focuses on Liverpool Premier League push after League Cup woe

Defiant Slot focuses on Liverpool Premier League push after League Cup woe

Arne Slot was defiant after his Liverpool side ended a miserable week with defeat to Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday, switching the focus to the team's Premier League charge.

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'I feel like I'm dreaming', says Newcastle's League Cup hero Burn

'I feel like I'm dreaming', says Newcastle's League Cup hero Burn

Dan Burn said Newcastle's historic League Cup final triumph against Liverpool felt like a dream as the defender capped an incredible week by scoring in the 2-1 win at Wembley on Sunday.

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Cavs win streak halted after Magic comeback

Cavs win streak halted after Magic comeback

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-game unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday.

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Quick Mofokeng brace helps Pirates sink leaders Sundowns

Quick Mofokeng brace helps Pirates sink leaders Sundowns

Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice inside the first five minutes to give Orlando Pirates a 2-1 win over leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday in a South African Premiership top-of-the-table clash.

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Marquez show rolls on with Marc beating Alex in Argentina

Marquez show rolls on with Marc beating Alex in Argentina

Marc Marquez thwarted his younger brother Alex once again to land the Argentina MotoGP on Sunday and maintain his perfect start to the season.

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Howe joy as Newcastle end 'years of hurt'

Howe joy as Newcastle end 'years of hurt'

Eddie Howe hailed his Newcastle history makers as they ended 56 "years of hurt" with a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday.

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Pope seen celebrating mass in first photo since hospitalisation

Pope seen celebrating mass in first photo since hospitalisation

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis on Sunday since his hospitalisation over a month ago, showing the pontiff celebrating mass earlier in the day from the chapel in his hospital suite.

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Montpellier Ligue 1 clash abandoned after crowd trouble

Montpellier Ligue 1 clash abandoned after crowd trouble

The French Ligue 1 clash between relegation battlers Montpellier and Saint-Etienne on Sunday was abandoned in the second half after flares were thrown by supporters, briefly causing a fire to break out in the stands.

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Freeman says England rising star Pollock knew he'd score a Six Nations debut try against Wales

Freeman says England rising star Pollock knew he'd score a Six Nations debut try against Wales

England newcomer Henry Pollock forecast he would score his first Test try on the wing and even planned his celebration the night before, according to team-mate Tommy Freeman.

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