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'GOAT' battles to top of N. America box office

'GOAT' battles to top of N. America box office

Sony animated film "GOAT," produced by NBA superstar Stephen Curry, glided into the number one spot at the North American box office, taking in $17 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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South Africa thrash India to end 12-match T20 World Cup win streak

South Africa thrash India to end 12-match T20 World Cup win streak

South Africa ended India's 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad on Sunday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match.

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Bielle-Biarrey breaks record as France beat Italy in Six Nations

Bielle-Biarrey breaks record as France beat Italy in Six Nations

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive six Nations match as champions France held off a spirited Italy 33-8 in Lille on Sunday.

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US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs

US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs

US trade deals with the European Union, China and other partners remain in force despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a top official said Sunday.

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Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to US standoff

Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to US standoff

Iran's top diplomat said Sunday that his country would strike back at US interests in the Middle East in the event of an attack, though he still saw a chance for a diplomatic resolution.

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Barcelona back top of La Liga with Levante win

Barcelona back top of La Liga with Levante win

Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday.

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Gu strikes gold, USA beat Canada in men's ice hockey

Gu strikes gold, USA beat Canada in men's ice hockey

Eileen Gu pulled out all the stops on Sunday to win the gold medal that had eluded her at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, while the USA beat Canada in the high-stakes final of the men's ice hockey.

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What's behind England's Six Nations slump?

What's behind England's Six Nations slump?

England entered the Six Nations Championship with genuine hope of dethroning title-holders France and they launched their bid to be crowned rugby champions of Europe for the first time since 2020 with a 48-7 rout of Wales.

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Napoli rage at officials after loss at Atalanta

Napoli rage at officials after loss at Atalanta

Napoli hit out at "shameful" refereeing after slipping to a 2-1 loss at top-four rivals Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, as Lazar Samardzic scored a late winner for the hosts.

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Liverpool late show floors Nottingham Forest

Liverpool late show floors Nottingham Forest

Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal rescued Liverpool from a lacklustre performance to beat struggling Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Sunday in a huge boost to their chances of Champions League football next season.

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