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New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts' in World Cup final

Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

Iran vows no surrender as air strikes hit Tehran airport

Hamilton says 'not where we wanted or expected' for Australian GP

Pole-sitter Russell says his Mercedes more go-kart than 'bouncing bus'

Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million

Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks Spurs

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

The raging Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day Friday after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.

Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets to French qualifier Diane Parry.

US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored

Venezuela has promised safe conditions for foreign mining companies keen to invest in the country, a US official said Thursday, as Washington announced it will restore diplomatic ties with Caracas.

Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.

Dismal Spurs can still avoid relegation vows Tudor

Igor Tudor claims troubled Tottenham's dismal 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday has convinced him they will avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Berger sets early pace at Arnold Palmer with 'unbelievable' 63

Daniel Berger made nine birdies in a flawless round as he stormed to an impressive three-stroke lead on day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida.

Morocco part company with coach Regragui as World Cup looms

Morocco parted company with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, three months before the World Cup, with the country's football federation naming Mohamed Ouahbi as his replacement.

Lens beat Lyon on penalties to reach French Cup semis

Lens kept their dream of an unlikely French league and cup double alive, beating Lyon 5-4 on penalties on Thursday to reach the semi-finals after their last-eight tie had ended in a 2-2 draw.

Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace

Troubled Tottenham plunged deeper into relegation danger as Micky van de Ven's moment of madness triggered a damaging 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Thursday.

European, US stocks back in sell-off mode as oil prices surge

Oil prices pushed higher while US and European stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.

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Celtics' Tatum could make injury return on Friday