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Arsenal glimpse title glory as VAR 'earthquake' rocks Premier League

Arsenal glimpse title glory as VAR 'earthquake' rocks Premier League

Arsenal are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown for 22 years after a VAR "earthquake" rocked the title race in their contentious 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

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Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery to capture first pick

Wizards win NBA Draft Lottery to capture first pick

The Washington Wizards, who had the worst record in the NBA this past season, won the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday to claim the top pick in next month's draft.

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Trump set to 'apply pressure' on Xi over Iran

Trump set to 'apply pressure' on Xi over Iran

US President Donald Trump will press China's Xi Jinping on Iran when they meet in Beijing in coming days, but their "highly symbolic" superpower summit will focus on easing trade tensions, officials said Sunday.

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Leaders Bengaluru edge to last-ball win over Mumbai

Leaders Bengaluru edge to last-ball win over Mumbai

Rasikh Salam scrambled two runs off the final delivery from Raj Bawa as Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning ways on Sunday with a nervy two-wicket defeat of Mumbai Indians.

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Jeeno defends title at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open

Jeeno defends title at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open

World number two Jeeno Thitikul fired a three-under par 69 to hold off China's Yin Ruoning and win her second consecutive LPGA Mizuho Americas Open title by four strokes on Sunday.

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Plane with hantavirus evacuees lands in Netherlands

Plane with hantavirus evacuees lands in Netherlands

A plane carrying evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius landed in the Netherlands on Sunday, passengers disembarking in seemingly good health and spirits, an AFP reporter saw.

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Arteta praises 'brave' officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for 'clear foul'

Arteta praises 'brave' officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for 'clear foul'

Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh and the VAR officials for their "brave" decision to disallow Callum Wilson's equaliser for a "clear foul" in the final seconds of Arsenal's contentious 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

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Prizmic follows Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16

Prizmic follows Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16

Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday to reach the last 16 in Rome.

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West Ham's Bowen slams decision to rule out Wilson goal against Arsenal

West Ham's Bowen slams decision to rule out Wilson goal against Arsenal

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen blasted the controversial decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal.

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Selfies galore as Eurovision kicks off in  Vienna

Selfies galore as Eurovision kicks off in Vienna

Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.

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