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Steelers, Panthers lose to set up NFL showdowns for playoff berths

Steelers, Panthers lose to set up NFL showdowns for playoff berths

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of showdowns next week for post-season spots.

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Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator

Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

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Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans

Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams was suspended one game by the NBA on Sunday for roles in an on-court fight.

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Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test

Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test

England pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was Monday ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia with a hamstring injury, their third fast bowler to head home early during the series.

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Bardot: from defending sheep to flirting with the far right

Bardot: from defending sheep to flirting with the far right

Film legend Brigitte Bardot in her later decades raised eyebrows calling far-right leader Marine Le Pen a modern "Joan of Arc", but she always maintained she was merely doing what was best for animals.

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China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.

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De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'

De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'

Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a "disruptor" to the pair's tennis dominance.

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NBA-best Thunder end two-game skid as Raptors win in OT

NBA-best Thunder end two-game skid as Raptors win in OT

Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia 129-104 on Sunday as the NBA's winningest team snapped a two-game losing streak.

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Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss

Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss

Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be "silly" to change England's management team after losing the Ashes, with players "absolutely committed" to the current set-up.

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Algeria advance to AFCON last-16, Cameroon hold Ivory Coast

Algeria advance to AFCON last-16, Cameroon hold Ivory Coast

Algeria on Sunday became the third country after Egypt and Nigeria to qualify for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations by edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in Rabat through a Riyad Mahrez penalty.

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