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Mbappe scores as sub to help PSG see off Nantes

Mbappe scores as sub to help PSG see off Nantes

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench and scored a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nantes 2-0 on Saturday after the France captain informed the club this week he plans to leave at the end of the season.

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Lewandowski snatches Barca win at Celta, Atletico run riot

Lewandowski snatches Barca win at Celta, Atletico run riot

Robert Lewandowski snatched champions Barcelona an unconvincing 2-1 win over lowly Celta Vigo with a brace to leave them third in La Liga on Saturday.

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All-Stars say NBA future in good hands once LeBron is gone

All-Stars say NBA future in good hands once LeBron is gone

NBA All-Stars aren't sure who will be the new face of the league once LeBron James is gone, but they are confident the NBA's future is in good hands.

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South Africa cricket legend Mike Procter dies at 77

South Africa cricket legend Mike Procter dies at 77

South Africa cricket legend and former national coach Mike Procter died on Saturday at the age of 77, his wife told AFP.

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Facing South Africa's Kolisi day 'to remember'

Facing South Africa's Kolisi day 'to remember'

Montpellier skipper Lenni Nouchi said facing South Africa's two-time World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi in the Top 14 was a day "to remember", made extra special by a 44-20 win over Racing 92.

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Russia claims 'full control' of Ukraine's Avdiivka

Russia claims 'full control' of Ukraine's Avdiivka

Russia said Saturday it had taken "full control" of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, hours after Kyiv said it had pulled out of the former stronghold to save soldiers' lives.

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Pochettino urges Chelsea to believe Liverpool beatable in League Cup final

Pochettino urges Chelsea to believe Liverpool beatable in League Cup final

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea can go into next weekend's League Cup final with greater belief after ending Manchester City's 11-game winning run with a 1-1 draw at the Etihad on Saturday.

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Lappi in control as Katsuta hits wall of snow at Rally of Sweden

Lappi in control as Katsuta hits wall of snow at Rally of Sweden

Esapekka Lappi strengthened his grip on the Rally of Sweden on Saturday as Takamoto Katsuta spun off into a wall of snow on the treacherous winter track.

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Red-hot Sinner strolls into Rotterdam final

Red-hot Sinner strolls into Rotterdam final

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner cruised into the Rotterdam Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 win over local hero Tallon Griekspoor on Saturday, extending his stunning unbeaten run to 14 matches.

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MLS referees face lockout after contract talks stall

MLS referees face lockout after contract talks stall

Replacement referees are set to officiate when the new Major League Soccer season kicks off next week after talks for a new labor deal with professional referees broke down, officials said Saturday.

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