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Wembanyama out of Spurs' NBA game against Blazers

Wembanyama out of Spurs' NBA game against Blazers

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will miss the team's Saturday NBA home game against Portland due to a left knee injury, the team announced.

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Soundproofing foam in focus in probe of deadly Swiss bar fire

Soundproofing foam in focus in probe of deadly Swiss bar fire

The soundproofing foam covering the ceiling of a Swiss ski resort bar that went up in flames on New Year's Eve, killing 40 people, is being closely scrutinised by investigators.

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Teen Mbaye seals AFCON last-16 victory for Senegal over Sudan

Teen Mbaye seals AFCON last-16 victory for Senegal over Sudan

Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers on Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match.

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Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top as Pau lose

Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top as Pau lose

Toulouse coach Ugo Mola paid tribute to Perpignan's resolve as the Top 14 leaders were stunned 30-27 by the lowly Catalans, who climbed off the foot of the table on Saturday with just their second victory of the season.

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Bike rookie Canet enjoys dream Dakar start

Bike rookie Canet enjoys dream Dakar start

Spaniard Edgar Canet made a dream Dakar Rally debut on Saturday when the 20-year-old rookie topped the times in the prologue of motorsport's most gruelling event in Saudi Arabia.

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Villa rebound from Arsenal defeat, Wolves claim first win

Villa rebound from Arsenal defeat, Wolves claim first win

Aston Villa bounced back from a chastening defeat at Arsenal to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Saturday and climb to second in the Premier League as West Ham collapsed against basement club Wolves.

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Gauff saves US at United Cup, Wawrinka starts farewell season with win

Gauff saves US at United Cup, Wawrinka starts farewell season with win

Coco Gauff rode to the rescue with a 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Solana Sierra to nudge the United States towards a 2-1 defeat of Argentina on Saturday at the United Cup.

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Villa rebound from Arsenal defeat as West Ham collapse against Wolves

Villa rebound from Arsenal defeat as West Ham collapse against Wolves

Aston Villa bounced back from a chastening defeat at Arsenal to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Saturday and climb to second in the Premier League as West Ham collapsed against basement club Wolves.

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Swiss investigate bar managers after deadly New Year's blaze

Swiss investigate bar managers after deadly New Year's blaze

The managers of the Swiss ski resort bar where dozens died during a fire at a New Year's celebration are under investigation for negligent manslaughter, authorities said Saturday.

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Champions Toulouse stunned by Perpignan in Top 14

Champions Toulouse stunned by Perpignan in Top 14

Top 14 leaders Toulouse were stunned 30-27 by lowly Perpignan on Saturday as the hosts moved off the foot of the table with just their second victory of the season.

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