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Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins

Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium

'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history

The eight stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup

Thieves swipe drugs under nose of Fiji police, swap with flour

Bangladesh women lose ground after quota reform

Vietnam admits 'differing opinions' on Hanoi development

In Nepal's flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned

US Supreme Court lifts limits on third-country deportations

New Zealand denies breaching climate commitments to EU

Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia

Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile

Paw-fect candidate: Australia finds new koala rescue dog

Haaland criticises ref on social media after Man City draw

Erling Haaland faces possible disciplinary action after complaining about referee Simon Hooper on social media following Manchester City's dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.

'Happens to us a lot': Dortmund slam VAR after Leverkusen draw

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic slammed VAR decisions against his side after Sunday's 1-1 draw away at league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, saying "it happens to us a lot."

Washington gala to honor top artists including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal

A diverse class of music legends plus comedian Billy Crystal were set to give Washington a glow-up Sunday, in an evening celebrating the arts in the company of President Joe Biden for the annual Kennedy Center Honors.

Roma eye Italy's Champions League spots with Sassuolo win

Roma closed in on Serie's A top four on Sunday after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Sassuolo and move level on points with champions Napoli, who host Inter Milan in a huge title clash.

Paris knife attacker 'swore allegiance to Islamic State'

The man who stabbed a tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower in Paris swore allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video posted to social media, French anti-terrorist prosecutors said Sunday.

Guardiola refuses to follow Arteta in referee rant as Man City frustrated

Pep Guardiola said he would not follow his former assistant Mikel Arteta in a public tirade at officials after Manchester City's 3-3 draw against Tottenham on Sunday ended in controversial fashion.

Religious leaders, victims' relatives hold UK vigil over Israel-Hamas war

A UK interfaith coalition comprising religious, political and civic leaders, as well as grieving relatives of some of those killed in the Israel-Hamas war, held a vigil Sunday in London.

Spurs snatch point at Man City after Liverpool drama

Dejan Kulusevski headed a dramatic late goal as Tottenham held Manchester City in a six-goal thriller on Sunday after Liverpool staged a sensational comeback on a breathless afternoon in the Premier League.

Beyonce's new concert film in 'excellent' N.America opening

Beyonce's new concert film "Renaissance" topped the North American box office in its opening weekend with an estimated take of $21 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Tottenham fight back to hold Man City in six-goal thriller

Manchester City were stunned by a depleted Tottenham as Dejan Kulusevski's 90th minute equaliser earned Spurs a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Etihad on Sunday.

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Leverkusen's Boniface strikes to snatch draw with Dortmund