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Alex Marquez injured in horrific Catalan MotoGP crash

Alex Marquez injured in horrific Catalan MotoGP crash

The Catalan MotoGP was red-flagged twice on Sunday, the first time after a horrific crash involving multiple riders, including Alex Marquez, on the 12th lap.

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Bayern's Neuer sidelined again with leg issue

Bayern's Neuer sidelined again with leg issue

Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined with a left calf injury just one week before the German Cup final, the Bundesliga club said Sunday.

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Adam Driver shuts down question about clashes with Lena Dunham

Adam Driver shuts down question about clashes with Lena Dunham

American actor Adam Driver batted away accusations about aggressive behaviour on the set of the television series "Girls" Sunday, saying "I have no comment on any of that. I'm saving it all for my book."

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British soprano Felicity Lott dies aged 79

British soprano Felicity Lott dies aged 79

Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-known sopranos who also gained recognition in France, has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed to AFP on Sunday.

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Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph, Napoli secure top four

Roma near Champions League return with derby triumph, Napoli secure top four

Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty derby which finished with both teams down to 10 men, while Napoli won 3-0 at Pisa to secure a top-four spot.

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Denmark's Antonsen wins badminton Thailand Open title

Denmark's Antonsen wins badminton Thailand Open title

Denmark's Anders Antonsen won the badminton men's singles final of the Thailand Open on Sunday, getting his revenge against homegrown Kunlavut Vitidsarn who defeated the Dane last year.

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'Toxic' males Trump, Putin, Netanyahu to blame for wars, says star Bardem

'Toxic' males Trump, Putin, Netanyahu to blame for wars, says star Bardem

Spanish superstar Javier Bardem, who is winning rave reviews for his latest film role, slammed the "toxic masculinity" of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday which he said was responsible for their wars.

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Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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'Peaky Blinders' creator says he has licence to reinvent James Bond

'Peaky Blinders' creator says he has licence to reinvent James Bond

"Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, who is writing the next "Bond" movie, has strongly hinted that the ageing British spy is about to get really shaken and stirred.

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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club's manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club's fortunes.

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