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NHL to return to Olympics for 2026, 2030 Winter Games

NHL to return to Olympics for 2026, 2030 Winter Games

Players from the National Hockey League will compete in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games after a deal was reached between players, the league and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the NHL said on Friday.

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Son says 'no excuses' after firing South Korea into Asian Cup semis

Son says 'no excuses' after firing South Korea into Asian Cup semis

Son Heung-min said South Korea have "no excuses" not to win the Asian Cup after he scored an extra-time winner to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up a semi-final against Jordan.

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Serbia court acquits ex-spies jailed for killing journalist

Serbia court acquits ex-spies jailed for killing journalist

A Serbian appeals court acquitted four former intelligence officers jailed for the brutal 1999 murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija, a fierce critic of late strongman Slobodan Milosevic.

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Fury's 'freak cut' postpones heavyweight title bout with Usyk

Fury's 'freak cut' postpones heavyweight title bout with Usyk

Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday.

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'Devastated' Australia failed to take chances in Asian Cup loss - coach

'Devastated' Australia failed to take chances in Asian Cup loss - coach

Graham Arnold said his "devastated" Australia team were punished for failing to take their chances in the 2-1 Asian Cup defeat in extra time to South Korea on Friday.

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Russia labels veteran rights campaigner Orlov 'foreign agent'

Russia labels veteran rights campaigner Orlov 'foreign agent'

Russia on Friday named veteran human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov, head of the Nobel Prize-winning Memorial group, a "foreign agent".

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Lookman goal takes Nigeria into AFCON semi-finals

Lookman goal takes Nigeria into AFCON semi-finals

Ademola Lookman scored his third goal in two games as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a 1-0 victory over Angola in the last eight.

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Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan

Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan

South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday.

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Fury's 'freak cut' postpones Usyk heavyweight bout

Fury's 'freak cut' postpones Usyk heavyweight bout

Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday.

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Lower profits at US oil giants still mighty enough for big investor payouts

Lower profits at US oil giants still mighty enough for big investor payouts

ExxonMobil and Chevron reported lower but still strong profits Friday as they push ahead with hefty shareholder payouts and major acquisitions.

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