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Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for several months' with torn knee ligaments

Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for several months' with torn knee ligaments

Florian Wirtz will be sidelined "for several months" after tearing knee ligaments as Bayer Leverkusen lost 1-0 at home to Cologne Sunday while elsewhere in the Bundesliga, Erling Haaland made his long-awaited return from injury for Dortmund.

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Durant pours in 53 points as Nets edge Knicks

Durant pours in 53 points as Nets edge Knicks

Kevin Durant erupted for 53 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 110-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday under the eye of teammate Kyrie Irving -- who couldn't play but attended as a spectator.

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Iran says missiles targeted 'Israeli site' in Iraq's Arbil

Iran says missiles targeted 'Israeli site' in Iraq's Arbil

Iran claimed responsibility for missile strikes Sunday on the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, saying they targeted an Israeli "strategic centre" and warning of more attacks.

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Suarez and Fabregas support Messi and Neymar after PSG jeers

Suarez and Fabregas support Messi and Neymar after PSG jeers

Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas defended their friends and former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar after the pair were jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans on Sunday.

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Eagle lifts Burns to share lead at weather-hit Players Championship

Eagle lifts Burns to share lead at weather-hit Players Championship

Sam Burns rolled in a 76-foot eagle putt on the way to a three-under par 69 on Sunday to grab a share of the second-round lead alongside Tom Hoge in the weather-disrupted Players Championship.

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Iran says missiles targeted 'Israeli sites' in Iraq's Arbil

Iran says missiles targeted 'Israeli sites' in Iraq's Arbil

Iran claimed responsibility for missile strikes Sunday on the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, saying they targeted an Israeli "strategic centre" and warning of more attacks.

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Chelsea shrug off sanction uncertainty, Arsenal move into top four

Chelsea shrug off sanction uncertainty, Arsenal move into top four

Chelsea shrugged off uncertainty over the club's future to beat Newcastle 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz's late goal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while Arsenal moved into the top four with a 2-0 win over Leicester.

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Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for months' with torn knee ligaments

Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for months' with torn knee ligaments

Florian Wirtz will be sidelined for "several months" after the teenage Germany midfielder suffered a serious knee injury Sunday as Bayer Leverkusen lost 1-0 at home to Cologne in the Rhine derby.

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Messi and Neymar jeered as PSG fans rage at European exit

Messi and Neymar jeered as PSG fans rage at European exit

Paris Saint-Germain beat Ligue 1 strugglers Bordeaux 3-0 on Sunday amid incessant whistles directed at stars including Lionel Messi and Neymar from home fans furious at another European exit.

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Tearful Yarmolenko thanks British response to Ukraine crisis

Tearful Yarmolenko thanks British response to Ukraine crisis

Andriy Yarmolenko thanked the response of his club West Ham and the British public to Russia's invasion of his homeland after the Ukrainian international scored on his return to the side in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.

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