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Broadcaster Raftery may hold the 'onions' for hoops opener honoring pope

Bill Raftery is considering dialing back some of his famous catchphrases for his first broadcasting assignment of the college basketball season. That's because Pope Leo XIV could be listening.

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Roux de Bezieux named head of French Alps 2030 committee, organisers say

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Elena Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win

TOKYO–World number one Elena Rybakina hailed her “amazing achievement” after securing the year-end top ranking with a 6-2, 6-3 win over fellow Kazakh Yulia Putintseva in Japan on Thursday. Rybakina became world number one for the first…

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New Zealand seek answers as India's batting juggernaut rolls on

New Zealand's depleted bowling unit has its task cut out while for India, this is an opportunity to rest some of their key personnel

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Two years on, football fan jailed for threats over Ángel Di María return

Newell’s Old Boys ultra was convicted of orchestrating an intimidation campaign against the World Cup winner and his family in a bid to prevent him joining fierce rivals Rosario Central, footballer's hometown club. Leer más

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'Amazing innings!' - Duckett stars for England with marvellous 167!

Take a look at the best bits from Ben Duckett's impressive 167 haul against Sri Lanka during the ODI tri-series.

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'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December

Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.

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Durban selected as South Africa’s candidate for Olympic bids in 2036 and 2040

Games would be first held in Africa if bid successful East-coast city preferred to Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa on Thursday announced the east coast city of Durban as its preferred candidate to host the first Olympics in Africa…

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Sometimes managers needs sacking for own good - Neville

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

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McDermott: England face 'unique task' to progress and can't get distracted

Brian McDermott has warned his England side not to chase the points as they look to keep their slim Rugby League World Cup hopes alive with a big win against Papua New Guinea.

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Toney trial date for alleged assault set for 2028

England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in summer 2028.

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Jake Paul to make boxing return on Christmas Eve

Jake Paul is set to make his return to the ring on Christmas Eve in Dubai with his opponent to be revealed.