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Real Madrid drop points at Elche, Atletico scrape win

Bellingham rescues Real Madrid draw at Elche

Mahomes rescue act saves Chiefs as Colts stumble

Finland's Valimaki wins first PGA title at RSM Classic

Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A

50 children in Nigeria escape after kidnapping as 38 worshippers rescued

Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1

US says 'very optimistic' on Ukraine plan as Geneva talks end

No.1 Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship

Slovenia referendum rejects contested assisted dying law

Bolsonaro says ankle monitor tampering driven by 'paranoia'

Ethan Mbappe strikes late to give Lille win over Toulouse

Ethan Mbappe, brother of France and Real Madrid superstar Kylian, scored deep into second-half added time as Lille fought from a goal down after regulation time to beat Toulouse 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Fans set aside boycott calls to watch India-Pakistan cricket clash

Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must take a back seat.

Rain denies England and South Africa a series decider

Rain had the final say as England's T20 series decider against South Africa at Trent Bridge on Sunday was washed out without a ball being bowled.

Seville and Jefferson-Wooden enjoy maiden world titles, US savour field of gold

Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden recorded their first major victories in winning the men's and women's 100 metres world titles on Sunday, making it honours even between sprint powerhouses Jamaica and the United States.

Netanyahu says US alliance 'has never been stronger' as Rubio visits

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the strength of ties between the allies, days after an unprecedented Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar drew broad criticism.

Itoje to rehab with England as Farrell omitted from training squad

England captain Maro Itoje will be unable to train during England's first camp ahead of their November international campaign as he continues his rehabilitation from the concussion he suffered during the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia.

Marc Marquez rolls out Messi-inspired celebration as seventh MotoGP title looms

Marc Marquez paid homage to Lionel Messi with his celebrations for winning Sunday's San Marino MotoGP and moving to the verge of a seventh world title in motorcycling's premier class of racing.

Seville delighted to win world 100m title in front of Bolt

Oblique Seville expressed his delight at claiming Jamaica's first men's world sprint title in a decade in front of the man he described as his inspiration: Usain Bolt.

Seville sparks Jamaican men's sprint renaissance

Jamaica's Oblique Seville, who finally confirmed his promise by winning the men's world 100 metres title on Sunday, had the perfect role mode growing up: sprint legend Usain Bolt, a man he describes as "my motivator".

Starmer says UK won't tolerate racial intimidation after far-right rally

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Britain would not tolerate people feeling intimidated "because of their background or the colour of their skin" after a large far-right protest was marked by battles with police.

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Jefferson-Wooden embraces the moment and basks in 100m world title