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France's Ugo Bienvenu ready to take animated 'Arco' to Oscars

France's Ugo Bienvenu ready to take animated 'Arco' to Oscars

French animated film "Arco" -- an optimistic adventure financed by Oscar winner Natalie Portman and adored by critics -- seems to have what it takes to make a run to the Academy Awards thanks to director Ugo Bienvenu.

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England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'

England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lampooned after turning up for the second Ashes Test against Australia with a pillow tucked under his arm in a move blasted as "a shocking look".

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Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test

Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins said he will be "good to go" for the third Ashes Test after missing the first two with a back injury in more bad news for struggling England.

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Salah tirade adds to Slot's troubles during Liverpool slump

Salah tirade adds to Slot's troubles during Liverpool slump

Arne Slot was still reeling from Liverpool’s latest stumble at Leeds when Mohamed Salah took aim at his coach and the club's hierarchy in a post-match rant that could mark the end of his legendary career at Anfield.

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Torres treble helps Barca extend Liga lead, Atletico slip

Torres treble helps Barca extend Liga lead, Atletico slip

Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

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PSG thump Rennes but Lens remain top in France

PSG thump Rennes but Lens remain top in France

Surprise package Lens will emerge from the weekend as French Ligue 1 leaders after a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday but Paris Saint-Germain thumped Rennes in the late game to loom just one point behind them.

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Salah opens door to Liverpool exit with 'thrown under the bus' rant

Salah opens door to Liverpool exit with 'thrown under the bus' rant

Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been "thrown under the bus" during the Premier League champions' slump in form.

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Two eagles lift Straka to World Challenge lead over Scheffler

Two eagles lift Straka to World Challenge lead over Scheffler

Austrian Sepp Straka fired two eagles and four birdies in an eight-under par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead over two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Saturday.

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Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title

Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida.

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Bielle-Biarrey strikes twice as Bordeaux-Begles win Champions Cup opener in S.Africa

Bielle-Biarrey strikes twice as Bordeaux-Begles win Champions Cup opener in S.Africa

Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as holders Bordeaux-Begles began the defence of their Champions Cup title with a 46-33 comeback win over the Bulls in South Africa on Saturday.

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