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Abbas strikes again but England build huge lead over Pakistan

Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut

Bloodied Pogacar pulls out of Vuelta a Espana after heavy fall

Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37

Soldiers' mutiny rocks Niger capital, but junta says back in control

Lebanon archaeological finds showcase rich heritage despite war woes

Bezzecchi takes Aragon MotoGP pole, Marc Marquez ripostes in sprint

Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut

Russia strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37

Rescuers claw through mud as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under King Haakon VIII

Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or

Rain frustrates England's bid for Pakistan series win

Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control

Warriors' Curry says he'll play game 4 despite foot injury

Golden State star Stephen Curry was emphatic Thursday in confirming he'll play game four of the NBA Finals, despite suffering a foot injury in the Warriors' game three loss to the Boston Celtics.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike aims to strike again in Belmont

Rich Strike will try to back up his stunning upset victory in the Kentucky Derby when he returns to the track in the 154th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

'Nothing to suggest' US will have a recession: Yellen

The United States is unlikely to suffer an economic downturn, despite sky-high inflation, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.

Salah-less Egypt suffer shock AFCON loss to Ethiopia

Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying.

Russian Olympic champion accuses IOC chief of creating 'new war'

Russian Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene on Thursday accused IOC president Thomas Bach of having created a "new war" by recommending Russian athletes be banned from international competition.

LeBron's next NBA goal: 'I want a team in Vegas'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, recently declared by Forbes magazine as the NBA's first active player worth $1 billion, has a new goal -- owning an NBA team in Las Vegas.

Cancelo and Guedes send Portugal to victory over Czechs

Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League.

Jackson eyeing worlds gold after trumping Thompson-Herah in Rome 200m

Shericka Jackson is gunning for an individual gold medal at next month's world championships after seeing off a star-studded field to claim victory in the women's 200m at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Rome.

Brady sees Bucs with 'best' chance at another NFL title

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady says that despite a new coach, continuity gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a great chance at a second NFL crown in three seasons.

Grammys add new categories including best video game score

The 2023 Grammy Awards will feature new honors including for the year's best video game soundtrack and Songwriter of the Year, the Recording Academy said Thursday.

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