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Morant shines as Grizzles top Magic in London

Morant shines as Grizzles top Magic in London

Memphis star Ja Morant made a sparkling return from injury Sunday, scoring 24 points and handing out 13 assists to lead the Grizzlies to a 126-109 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic in London.

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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18

Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 18 dead, authorities said Sunday.

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South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.

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Smith's Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Glasgow secure top seeds

Smith's Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Glasgow secure top seeds

Marcus Smith's late penalty secured Harlequins a surprise 27-17 victory away to former two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Sunday and a top-two finish in Pool 3, while the French side were eliminated.

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Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves

Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves

Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.

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Dybala boosts Roma's Champions League hopes, Fiorentina honour Commisso

Dybala boosts Roma's Champions League hopes, Fiorentina honour Commisso

Paulo Dybala starred for Roma with a goal and an assist Sunday's 2-0 win at Torino which boosted his team's Champions League hopes, as Fiorentina beat Bologna 2-0 to honour deceased owner Rocco Commisso.

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Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held by Wolves

Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held by Wolves

Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' at number one in N.America for fifth straight week

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' at number one in N.America for fifth straight week

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" showed no signs of slowing down, topping the North American box office for the fifth consecutive week over the long holiday weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Smith's penalty sees Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux secure top seeding

Smith's penalty sees Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux secure top seeding

Marcus Smith's late penalty secured Harlequins a surprise 27-17 victory away to former two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Sunday and a top-two finish in Pool 3.

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Atletico edge Alaves to strengthen Liga top-four hold

Atletico edge Alaves to strengthen Liga top-four hold

Alexander Sorloth's towering header earned Atletico Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over Alaves on Sunday in La Liga, helping them pull level on points with third-placed Villarreal.

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