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Italy's Paris claims first win of season in World Cup downhill finale

In Finland, divers learn to explore icy polar waters

Dortmund extend injured captain Can's contract

Matisse's last years cut out -- but not pasted -- at Paris expo

BTS fans take over central Seoul for K-pop kings' comeback

Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner

Pistons top Warriors to clinch NBA playoff berth

Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine

Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Miami openers

After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island

Peru's crowded presidential race zeroes in on organized crime

Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row

Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan's boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a "tremendous relief".

BTS takes over central Seoul for comeback concert

South Korean megastars BTS will reunite Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, taking over central Seoul for a massive livestreamed K-pop spectacle expected to draw over 260,000 fans.

Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction

A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for letting a girl get hooked onto their platforms.

Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs

Coach Stephen Larkham said the ACT Brumbies' sensational 33-24 come-from-behind win over the Waikato Chiefs would build confidence as they celebrated James Slipper becoming the most capped Super Rugby player ever in style.

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.

Gauff rallies to avance at Miami Open

Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open on Friday, rallying to defeat Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal

The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" seven-year labor deal after months of tense negotiations.

Carrick 'baffled' by inconsistent penalty calls as Man Utd held

Michael Carrick described the inconsistency of penalty decisions in Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as "crazy" after his side twice blew a lead on Friday.

Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.