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West Ham climb out of relegation zone as Saints stay bottom

West Ham climb out of relegation zone as Saints stay bottom

West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone as Nayef Aguerd's first goal for the club sealed a crucial 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Southampton on Sunday.

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Monumental Pogacar escapes to Tour of Flanders triumph

Monumental Pogacar escapes to Tour of Flanders triumph

Tadej Pogacar won the Tour of Flanders on Sunday with a searing solo attack in the final 20km on the 274km one-day race.

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New Zealand men topple Fiji to extend rugby sevens lead

New Zealand men topple Fiji to extend rugby sevens lead

New Zealand toppled Fiji in the Hong Kong rugby sevens final on Sunday to seal a remarkable double gold with their women's team and extend their lead atop the men's series standings.

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Exeter edge 14-man Montpellier in Champions Cup thriller

Exeter edge 14-man Montpellier in Champions Cup thriller

Exeter qualified for the Champions Cup quarter-finals on tries scored when Sunday's last 16 thriller with Montpellier ended 33-33 after extra time.

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Sparkling New Zealand women notch five in a row at Hong Kong sevens

Sparkling New Zealand women notch five in a row at Hong Kong sevens

Dominant New Zealand made it five wins in a row at the women's rugby sevens in Hong Kong on Sunday, beating Australia 26-17 in the final to get one hand on the overall series trophy with one round to go.

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Rodgers leaves struggling Leicester by mutual consent

Rodgers leaves struggling Leicester by mutual consent

Leicester parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday as they look to maintain their Premier League status.

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Pioneering composer and eco-warrior Ryuichi Sakamoto dies age 71

Pioneering composer and eco-warrior Ryuichi Sakamoto dies age 71

Pioneering composer and green activist Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose score for "The Last Emperor" scooped an Oscar and a Grammy, has died aged 71 after his second cancer diagnosis.

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Man City condemn attack on Liverpool team bus

Man City condemn attack on Liverpool team bus

Manchester City have condemned criminal damage to Liverpool's team bus following Saturday's clash between the Premier League rivals.

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Pope thanks well-wishers after illness, as he kicks off Easter week

Pope thanks well-wishers after illness, as he kicks off Easter week

Pope Francis thanked those who prayed for him during his illness Sunday, as he kicked off the holiest week in the Christian calendar just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.

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Spain begins centuries-old Easter processions

Spain begins centuries-old Easter processions

Spain's colourful Holy Week celebrations begin on Sunday, featuring centuries-old processions of the faithful carrying flower-covered floats topped with statues of Christ or the Virgin Mary that draw huge crowds.

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