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Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game NBA winning streak

Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game NBA winning streak

The New York Knicks, fueled by 25 points from Mikal Bridges and 24 from Jalen Brunson, halted San Antonio's 11-game NBA winning streak on Sunday with an 114-89 triumph at Madison Square Garden.

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EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran

EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran

The EU warned Sunday against a prolonged war in the Middle East, saying further escalation could threaten Europe and beyond, as it urged Iran to refrain from indiscriminate retaliation after US-Israeli strikes.

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Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea

Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are happy to embrace their 'Set-Piece FC' nickname after using their deadly corner routines to seal a vital 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday.

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Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback

Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback

Sevilla came from two goals down to snatch a thrilling 2-2 derby draw against Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga.

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India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir

India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir

Head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Sanju Samson for keeping India's T20 World Cup hopes alive with his match-winning innings against the West Indies on Sunday, but told AFP it would take another "special effort" to beat England in the semi-final.

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Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third

Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third

Arsenal reestablished a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United up to third with victory over Crystal Palace.

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Arsenal win set-piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost

Arsenal win set-piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost

Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals on Sunday.

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'Scream 7' makes a killing at N. America box office

'Scream 7' makes a killing at N. America box office

"Scream 7" slayed the competition at the North American box office, setting a franchise record with $64.1 million in its opening weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Samson's 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Samson's 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Sanju Samson's sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India's dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as they knocked out the West Indies with a five-wicket win in Kolkata on Sunday to set up a semi-final against England.

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Spurs have 'big problems' says Tudor as relegation risk persists

Spurs have 'big problems' says Tudor as relegation risk persists

Tottenham "lacked everything" in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, according to interim boss Igor Tudor, as their fears of being relegated for the first time in 49 fears deepened at Craven Cottage.

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