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Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he and his team would gladly "take" the bonus-point win they secured over a dogged Welsh side that kept alive their slim hopes of the Six Nations title.

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Iran vows no surrender as air strikes hit Tehran airport

Iran vows no surrender as air strikes hit Tehran airport

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Saturday that his country would never surrender, as Israel announced a fresh blitz led by 80 fighter jets which set one of Tehran's main airports on fire.

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

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

Disappointed seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was not where he expected to be after coming seventh on Saturday in Australian Grand Prix qualifying.

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

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

An upbeat George Russell said his Mercedes felt more like a go-kart than last year's "bouncing bus" after storming to pole position Saturday at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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

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

The CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet could earn up to $692 million over the next three years under a new compensation plan published Friday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

Taiwan are not expected to win the World Baseball Classic but their fans are making their presence felt in Tokyo, with tens of thousands decked out in the team's blue tooting horns and belting out songs.

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Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Saturday he had never experienced anything like the crash that left him 20th on the grid for the Australian Grand Prix.

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

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

George Russell powered to pole position Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, but there was disaster for Max Verstappen who crashed out.

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'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.

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

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

Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.

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