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'Doctor Strange' slips but stays atop N.America box office

'Doctor Strange' slips but stays atop N.America box office

Marvel and Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" saw a sharp dropoff this weekend from its blockbuster opening, but still reported $61 million in estimated ticket sales to top North America's box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

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La Rochelle edge Racing to set up Euro final against Leinster

La Rochelle edge Racing to set up Euro final against Leinster

Skipper Gregory Alldritt led La Rochelle into a second successive European Champions Cup final against Leinster after edging Racing 92 20-13 in an error-ridden match on Sunday.

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New UAE president meets Macron, Johnson as world leaders stream in

New UAE president meets Macron, Johnson as world leaders stream in

The United Arab Emirate's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met his French and British counterparts Sunday as world leaders offered congratulations and paid tribute to his late predecessor.

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Djokovic claims sixth Italian Open title, Swiatek makes it five in a row

Djokovic claims sixth Italian Open title, Swiatek makes it five in a row

Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome, while Iga Swiatek won her fifth straight tournament by dispatching Ons Jabeur.

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Chelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup

Chelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup

Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time.

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Guardiola urges Man City to seize title after dramatic West Ham draw

Guardiola urges Man City to seize title after dramatic West Ham draw

Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to seize the Premier League title on the last day of the season after a dramatic 2-2 draw at West Ham kept the destiny of the trophy in their hands on Sunday.

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Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to claim sixth Italian Open title

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to claim sixth Italian Open title

Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome.

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Aussie Hindley wins Giro mountain battle as Yates wilts

Aussie Hindley wins Giro mountain battle as Yates wilts

Australian Jai Hindley won the first tough mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday as Spain's Juan Pedro Lopez just about held the overall leader's pink jersey.

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Medvedev ready to play Wimbledon if ban reversed

Medvedev ready to play Wimbledon if ban reversed

World number two Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was ready to play at Wimbledon if the All England Club reverses its ban on Russian players but accepted it was a "tricky situation".

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Crisis-hit Lebanon votes but few expect major change

Crisis-hit Lebanon votes but few expect major change

Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state, a major test for new opposition groups bent on ousting the ruling elite.

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