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Who's a good boy? AI can't replace doggie actors, director says

Who's a good boy? AI can't replace doggie actors, director says

When director Robert Vince was filming "Air Bud Returns," he was impressed to see Roscoe, his four-legged star, improvising concern in a scene where two humans burst into tears.

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Fitzpatrick storms into lead at PGA Truist Championship

Fitzpatrick storms into lead at PGA Truist Championship

England's Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career.

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Dubois climbs off the canvas to become two-time world heavyweight champion

Dubois climbs off the canvas to become two-time world heavyweight champion

Daniel Dubois recovered from two early knockdowns to win a second world heavyweight boxing title with an 11th-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley in a brutal all-British battle in Manchester on Saturday.

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Cavaliers top Pistons to trim deficit in NBA playoff series

Cavaliers top Pistons to trim deficit in NBA playoff series

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and a bravura finish from James Harden, grabbed a crucial 116-109 game-three victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals on Saturday.

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Bastia crowd trouble delays Le Mans Ligue 1 promotion party

Bastia crowd trouble delays Le Mans Ligue 1 promotion party

Le Mans will have to wait to see if they are promoted to Ligue 1 after their game at Bastia on Saturday was suspended due to smokebombs thrown onto the pitch in Corsica.

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Japan, Qatar drawn together in Asian Cup finals

Japan, Qatar drawn together in Asian Cup finals

Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year's AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine.

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Dupont inspires Toulouse past Toulon, Montauban relegated from Top 14

Dupont inspires Toulouse past Toulon, Montauban relegated from Top 14

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont starred as Toulouse eased past Toulon 51-27 in the French Top 14 on Saturday as Montauban were relegated after a 59-7 hammering at Montpellier.

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Sevilla strike late to boost survival hopes, Celta edge Atletico

Sevilla strike late to boost survival hopes, Celta edge Atletico

Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to increase their chances of avoiding relegation.

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Brazil court suspends law aimed at reducing Bolsonaro sentence

Brazil court suspends law aimed at reducing Bolsonaro sentence

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Saturday suspended implementation of a law that could reduce the prison sentence of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro until legal challenges against it are heard, according to a document obtained by AFP.

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Defending champ Jeeno retains lead at Mizuho Americas Open

Defending champ Jeeno retains lead at Mizuho Americas Open

Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul fired a two-under-par 70 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Tour's Mizuho Americas Open on Saturday.

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