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France scrum-half Lucu extends Bordeaux deal to 2029

France scrum-half Lucu extends Bordeaux deal to 2029

Bordeaux-Begles captain Maxime Lucu announced Sunday that he had extended his contract with the Top 14 club through until 2029.

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McIlroy fights for repeat as last-round Masters drama begins

McIlroy fights for repeat as last-round Masters drama begins

Co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young were among those set for an afternoon showdown at firm and fast Augusta National as players began Sunday's final round of the Masters.

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Buttler keeps form as Gujarat ease past Lucknow in IPL

Buttler keeps form as Gujarat ease past Lucknow in IPL

England's Jos Buttler struck his second successive half-century in the IPL to guide Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's "unyielding" refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions during failed peace talks in Islamabad.

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Crippa and record-breaking Demise claim Paris marathon victories

Crippa and record-breaking Demise claim Paris marathon victories

Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa won the Paris marathon on Sunday, while Ethiopia's Shure Demise claimed victory in the women's category in a new course record.

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Justin Bieber reconnects with fans on Coachella's second day

Justin Bieber reconnects with fans on Coachella's second day

With a minimalist set and a trip through his musical past, pop superstar Justin Bieber returned to the stage on Saturday night to headline the second day of Coachella.

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Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Union's Eta becomes first female coach in top-five European leagues

Bundesliga club Union Berlin on Sunday named Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager of a men's team in a top-five European league, after former mentor Steffen Baumgart was sacked.

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Crippa, Demise claim Paris marathon victories

Crippa, Demise claim Paris marathon victories

Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa won the Paris marathon on Sunday, while Ethiopia's Shure Demise claimed victory in the women's category in a new course record.

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Union Berlin appoint first female coach after Baumgart sacking

Union Berlin appoint first female coach after Baumgart sacking

Bundesliga club Union Berlin have named Marie-Louise Eta as manager, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history, after Steffen Baumgart was sacked on Sunday.

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Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said.

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