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Samson, Hosein star as Chennai hammer Mumbai by 103 runs in IPL

Samson, Hosein star as Chennai hammer Mumbai by 103 runs in IPL

Opener Sanju Samson struck his second IPL century of the season to set up a thumping 103-run win for Chennai Super Kings in a battle of heavyweights against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

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France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France on Thursday defended keeping climate change off the agenda at a meeting of G7 environment ministers in Paris, saying it was necessary to avoid a clash with the United States.

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Bayern fined but avoid fan ban over Champions League crowd incident

Bayern fined but avoid fan ban over Champions League crowd incident

Bayern Munich have been fined by UEFA but avoided a supporter lockout after photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers during their Champions League quarter-final win over Real Madrid.

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Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for next game

Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for next game

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for Friday's NBA playoff game, coach Mitch Johnson said, but he remains in concussion protocols with an uncertain playing status.

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Canada not as reliant on US economy as some think: Carney

Canada not as reliant on US economy as some think: Carney

There is a "misimpression" about the extent of Canada's economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, again pushing back on suggestions Ottawa must capitulate to Washington's trade demands.

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Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not "chasing" an answer on his future as the club close in on a Champions League spot.

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More than 4 million tickets bought for 2028 LA Olympics

More than 4 million tickets bought for 2028 LA Olympics

More than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first window for purchases, organizers announced on Thursday.

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Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest challenge" of his career.

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Patriots coach Vrabel taking break over photo scandal

Patriots coach Vrabel taking break over photo scandal

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is taking an indefinite break to seek counseling following controversy over his links to a female journalist, US media reported on Thursday.

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Vafaei hails Crucible as 'snooker's Wimbledon' after previous criticism

Vafaei hails Crucible as 'snooker's Wimbledon' after previous criticism

Iran's Hossein Vafaei said the Crucible Theatre was snooker's answer to Wimbledon two years after he savagely attacked the cherished World Championship venue.

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