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Douglass wins 200m breaststroke in American record at Knoxville Pro Swim

Douglass wins 200m breaststroke in American record at Knoxville Pro Swim

Kate Douglass clocked an American record of 2min 19.30sec to win the women's 200m breaststroke on Saturday as the Pro Swim series meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee, concluded.

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NFL rookie Stroud marches on as Flacco comeback dream ends

NFL rookie Stroud marches on as Flacco comeback dream ends

Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud continued his remarkable season, throwing three touchdowns as the Houston Texans delivered a brutal ending to Joe Flacco's comeback story with a 45-14 victory in the opening NFL wildcard playoff game on Saturday.

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Doomed US lunar lander now headed for Earth: company

Doomed US lunar lander now headed for Earth: company

A private US lunar lander that has been leaking fuel throughout its journey is now headed for Earth and will likely burn up in the atmosphere, the company said Saturday.

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Inter continue title charge with Monza destruction

Inter continue title charge with Monza destruction

Inter Milan continued their domination of the Serie A title race on Saturday by crushing Monza 5-1 and moving five points clear at the summit, while last-gasp drama gave Napoli a 2-1 win over Salernitana.

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US climate envoy Kerry stepping down to help Biden campaign: reports

US climate envoy Kerry stepping down to help Biden campaign: reports

US climate envoy John Kerry, a key player in the Biden administration's push to tackle climate change, will step down to work on the president's reelection bid, media reported Saturday.

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Leinster, Toulouse ease into Champions Cup last 16

Leinster, Toulouse ease into Champions Cup last 16

Four-time Champions Cup winners Leinster hammered Stade Francais 43-7 on Saturday to book their place in the last 16 where they were joined by Toulouse who crushed Ulster 48-24.

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PSG's closest challengers Nice, Monaco beaten in Ligue 1

PSG's closest challengers Nice, Monaco beaten in Ligue 1

Rennes eased to a 2-0 victory over Nice on Saturday, condemning their opponents to a third defeat in five Ligue 1 games and handing Paris Saint-Germain the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the table.

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Fofana sets hosts Ivory Coast on way to win Cup of Nations opener

Fofana sets hosts Ivory Coast on way to win Cup of Nations opener

Seko Fofana's stunning early goal set hosts Ivory Coast on the way to a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau before a euphoric crowd as the Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday.

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Colombia landslide toll at 33 as rescuers work against clock

Colombia landslide toll at 33 as rescuers work against clock

Rescuers were working against the clock Saturday to find survivors of landslides that claimed at least 33 lives, mostly children, in northwestern Colombia, the country's vice president said Saturday.

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Inter sweep past Monza to go five points clear

Inter sweep past Monza to go five points clear

Inter Milan moved five points clear at the top of Serie A on Saturday after cruising to a 5-1 win at Monza, while last-gasp drama gave Napoli a 2-1 win over Salernitana.

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