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Wemby shines as Spurs thrash Rockets, Lakers down Knicks

Wemby shines as Spurs thrash Rockets, Lakers down Knicks

Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs laid down a playoff marker with a dazzling 145-120 thrashing of the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

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Troubled Spurs haunted by European ghosts in Atletico clash

Troubled Spurs haunted by European ghosts in Atletico clash

Tottenham will endure a chastening reminder of their painful decline when the relegation-haunted club face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday.

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Double super-over drama to Allen's record ton: T20 World Cup moments

Double super-over drama to Allen's record ton: T20 World Cup moments

India thrashed New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad to retain their crown in style.

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Liverpool go back to Galatasaray cauldron in Champions League last 16

Liverpool go back to Galatasaray cauldron in Champions League last 16

AFP Sport looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League last-16, first-leg clashes, as Liverpool go to Istanbul for the second time this season and Newcastle United prepare to host Barcelona again:

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Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's football team asylum

Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's football team asylum

Australia must protect the visiting Iranian women's football team, the son of the nation's late shah urged Monday, warning their refusal to sing the national anthem before a match could have "dire consequences".

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France to host G7 finance meeting on Mideast

France to host G7 finance meeting on Mideast

France will host a video meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis on Monday, as the war fuels fears for the global economy.

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Newcastle eye history in Champions League clash with Barcelona

Newcastle eye history in Champions League clash with Barcelona

Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle to produce the performance of a lifetime as they aim to win the "biggest game" in the club's history against Barcelona on Tuesday.

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Mercedes set gold standard at Australian GP but new F1 rules 'suck'

Mercedes set gold standard at Australian GP but new F1 rules 'suck'

George Russell claimed victory at the Australian Grand Prix to open the season with a bang as Mercedes showed they are clear early pacesetters under sweeping new regulations.

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Iran fires new missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge

Iran fires new missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge

Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to succeed his slain father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next.

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Oscar nominee Benicio del Toro says 'One Battle' has 'heart'

Oscar nominee Benicio del Toro says 'One Battle' has 'heart'

Benicio del Toro won his first Oscar 25 years ago for "Traffic."

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