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Duplantis thrives on Tokyo energy to break world record again

Duplantis thrives on Tokyo energy to break world record again

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said a raucous Tokyo crowd was "the difference maker" as he set yet another world pole vault record on Monday, four years after triumphing at the pandemic-troubled Olympics in the same stadium.

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Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on club career

Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on club career

Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday.

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One in six US parents rejecting standard vaccine schedule: poll

One in six US parents rejecting standard vaccine schedule: poll

One in six American parents has delayed or skipped some or all of the standard childhood vaccines, according to a new Washington Post poll released Monday.

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Sheffield Utd appoint Wilder for third managerial spell

Sheffield Utd appoint Wilder for third managerial spell

English Championship club Sheffield United on Monday appointed Chris Wilder for a third spell as manager after the sacking of Ruben Selles following a disastrous start to the season.

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UAE hammer Oman in Asia Cup to keep Super Four hopes alive

UAE hammer Oman in Asia Cup to keep Super Four hopes alive

Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu struck attacking half-centuries to lead United Arab Emirates to a thumping 42-run win over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday.

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Activists on trial as France debates right to die

Activists on trial as France debates right to die

Twelve activists accused of helping people in France to illegally obtain a euthanasia drug went on trial in Paris on Monday, as the country debates a right-to-die bill.

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Duplantis reaches new heights, Beamish makes Kiwi history at worlds

Duplantis reaches new heights, Beamish makes Kiwi history at worlds

The world athletics championships were, not for the first time, the Armand Duplantis show on Monday although though New Zealand's Geordie Beamish did his best to share the spotlight after a shock win in the 3,000 metres steeplechase.

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Frank relishing Champions League debut with Spurs

Frank relishing Champions League debut with Spurs

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said he was looking forward to testing himself against Europe's top teams as he prepares for his Champions League debut against Villarreal on Tuesday.

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Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, after pro-Palestinian protesters forced one of the biggest cycling races to be abandoned.

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UK aristocrat, partner get 14 years for baby daughter's manslaughter

UK aristocrat, partner get 14 years for baby daughter's manslaughter

A British woman from an aristocratic family and her partner were Monday jailed for 14 years each for the manslaughter of their newborn daughter, who died while they were living off-grid in freezing temperatures.

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