Thousands of Bangladeshi fans cheer Brazil win
Thousands of Bangladeshi fans of Brazil's football team cheered and blared vuvuzelas in Dhaka Tuesday to celebrate the Latin American giant's victory against South Korea in the World Cup.
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Mets land Cy Young-winner Verlander: reports
The New York Mets have agreed on a two-year deal with right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander, who captured a third Cy Young Award in helping the Houston Astros to a World Series title, US media reported Monday.
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Gunman in Lady Gaga dog robbery jailed for 21 years
A man who shot Lady Gaga's dogwalker during an attempt to steal the singer's prize French bulldogs was sentenced to 21 years in prison Monday after pleading no contest to attempted murder.
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Germany's Bierhoff steps aside after World Cup exit
Germany's team director Oliver Bierhoff has stepped aside two years early after his country crashed out in the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, the national association said Monday.
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Bento steps down as South Korea coach after World Cup exit
Paulo Bento announced he would not be staying on as coach of South Korea after they were eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil on Monday.
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Brazil thrill to earn World Cup quarter-final against Croatia
Brazil hit top gear with Neymar back in the line-up to brush aside South Korea 4-1 on Monday and ease into the quarter-finals of the World Cup where they will face Croatia.
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Angry protests in Greek city after police shoot Roma boy
Violent scuffles broke out in Greece's second largest city on Monday after a Roma teenager was shot by police and left in a critical condition.
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US stocks slide on Fed worries as Asian bourses rally
US stocks fell Monday on worries the Federal Reserve will prolong aggressive policies to counter inflation, while Asian bourses rallied on signs China is pivoting from its zero-tolerance Covid policies.
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Pele watches Brazil World Cup match from hospital
With fans worldwide on edge over his health, ailing 82-year-old football legend Pele said Monday he was cheering for the Brazilian national team from hospital as they stormed to a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Nike splits with NBA star Irving after anti-Semitism row
Kyrie Irving's multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with Nike is finished, the sportswear company said Monday, after the basketball megastar became embroiled in an anti-Semitism row.
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