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Canadian Olympic figure skater Paul dead at age 31

Canadian Olympic figure skater Paul dead at age 31

Canadian figure skater Alexandra Paul, a 2014 Olympic ice dancer and former national junior champion, has died at age 31, Skate Canada announced.

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Kane scores twice on home Bundesliga debut as Bayern extend winning start

Kane scores twice on home Bundesliga debut as Bayern extend winning start

England captain Harry Kane scored twice on his home Bundesliga debut as Bayern Munich defeated Bavarian neighbours Augsburg 3-1 on Sunday.

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Super sub Nunez strikes twice as Liverpool stun Newcastle

Super sub Nunez strikes twice as Liverpool stun Newcastle

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice in the final 10 minutes as 10-man Liverpool came from a goal down to stun Newcastle 2-1 at St. James' Park on Sunday.

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Teen Yamal shines as Barca edge seven-goal thriller at Villarreal

Teen Yamal shines as Barca edge seven-goal thriller at Villarreal

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal shone in a thrilling 4-3 win for the Spanish champions at Villarreal on Sunday in La Liga.

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NFL Dolphins receiver Davis out of hospital after game-ending hit

NFL Dolphins receiver Davis out of hospital after game-ending hit

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Daewood Davis was released from the hospital on Sunday after being stretchered off the field following what proved to be an NFL game-ending hit at Jacksonville.

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France 'scared to go home' after early Basketball World Cup exit

France 'scared to go home' after early Basketball World Cup exit

France's Nicolas Batum said he was "scared to go home" after the Tokyo Olympic silver medallists crashed out of the Basketball World Cup with a shock loss to Latvia on Sunday.

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Verstappen masters Dutch chaos for record-equalling ninth straight win

Verstappen masters Dutch chaos for record-equalling ninth straight win

Max Verstappen savoured a "special" home win in a chaotic, deluge-hit and red-flagged Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday to match Sebastian Vettel's record run of nine consecutive victories.

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Kron grabs emotional Vuelta stage as Piccolo takes lead on 'difficult' day

Kron grabs emotional Vuelta stage as Piccolo takes lead on 'difficult' day

Andreas Kron took the second stage of the Vuelta Espana on Sunday while Andrea Piccolo grabbed the overall lead after a "difficult" day.

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Latvia end France's Basketball World Cup title hopes

Latvia end France's Basketball World Cup title hopes

Tokyo Olympics silver medallists France were eliminated from Basketball World Cup title contention on Sunday after losing 88-86 to Latvia.

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Injured prop Healy misses out on Ireland Rugby World Cup squad

Injured prop Healy misses out on Ireland Rugby World Cup squad

Veteran prop Cian Healy was left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad due to injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Sunday.

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