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After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig

Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar

Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings

Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop

Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny

Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe

King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final

UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone

Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so

Coe hails IOC gender testing decision

McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge

Hearts manager Derek McInnes has called on the club's support to play their part in ending Celtic and Rangers' 41-year stranglehold on Scottish football.

McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insists the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their latest turbulent campaign.

Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are challenging for the Premier League title this season.

Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day

French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a sacred day of compulsory rest.

Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi said troubled Tottenham cannot afford to cry about their debilitating injury list as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to manage their emotions as a gripping Premier League title race builds to a nerve-shredding climax.

Nepal temple celebrates return of stolen Buddha statue

A centuries-old Buddha statue stolen from a Nepali temple was reinstalled in its original location on Friday, one of several artefacts returned from foreign museums and collectors in recent years.

Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier League title.

Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks

Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.

Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Friday that he was "not frustrated" by the narrow advantage his side hold over Bayern Munich heading into their trip to Germany for the Champions League semi-final second leg.

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