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NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics

NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics

The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.

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PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup after late comeback

PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup after late comeback

European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.

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Cowboys owner Jones says experimental drug saved him after cancer diagnosis

Cowboys owner Jones says experimental drug saved him after cancer diagnosis

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has told the Dallas Morning News that an experimental trial drug saved his life after he fought stage four melanoma for a decade.

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Striking Boeing defense workers turn to US Congress

Striking Boeing defense workers turn to US Congress

Boeing defense industry workers currently on strike asked for congressional lawmakers' support on Wednesday as they seek to pressure the aviation giant to improve its bargaining offer to the union.

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PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.

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Hong Kong court to hear closing arguments in mogul Jimmy Lai's trial

Hong Kong court to hear closing arguments in mogul Jimmy Lai's trial

Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's national security trial, which began in late 2023, will enter its final stages on Thursday as lawyers present closing arguments.

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US singer Billy Joel to sell off motorcycles due to health condition

US singer Billy Joel to sell off motorcycles due to health condition

US pop great Billy Joel will auction the motorcycle collection he maintains in New York state after being diagnosed with a brain condition that forced him to cancel a planned tour, his management said Wednesday.

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Barcelona's Ter Stegen validated as long-term injury by La Liga

Barcelona's Ter Stegen validated as long-term injury by La Liga

Barcelona announced Wednesday the long-term injury validation of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen by the Spanish league, meaning the club can register new signing Joan Garcia without breaking financial fair play rules.

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Storm makes landfall in China after raking Taiwan as typhoon

Storm makes landfall in China after raking Taiwan as typhoon

Typhoon Podul weakened to a severe tropical storm when it roared ashore in southeastern China early Thursday, state media said, after carving a path across Taiwan, shutting down businesses, grounding flights and knocking out power to thousands of homes.

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Zverev finishes overnight job at Cincinnati Open

Zverev finishes overnight job at Cincinnati Open

Former champion Alexander Zverev polished off a weather-hit third-round victory at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday, winning the final four points of a 6-4, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima before weather again disrupted play.

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