Thunder bounce back to down struggling Nets
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder got back to winning ways with a 127-101 defeat of the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional relief
Beijing (AFP) – At a shopping mall in Beijing, Zhang Yachun murmurs quietly to her closest confidant, a fluffy AI-powered robot whose soothing chirps remind her that she is not alone.
Yamal symbol of rising Barca aiming for Champions League progress
Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona’s last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination in 2021, but with young starlet Lamine Yamal propelling a team on the rise, hopes are far higher for the Catalans this time around.
Leinster edge La Rochelle in Champions Cup thriller
Paris (AFP) – Stoic defence by Leinster in the dying seconds secured the Irish province a 16-14 win over bitter rivals La Rochelle in a dramatic finish to the Champions Cup Pool 2 match on Sunday.
Relentless Atletico claim Liga lead with win over Osasuna
Madrid (AFP) – Julian Alvarez’s strike helped Atletico Madrid move top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Osasuna on Sunday.
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Leipzig thump Bremen as new Red Bull boss Klopp watches on
Leipzig (Germany) (AFP) – A Xavi Simons brace and a Benjamin Sesko stunner helped secure RB Leipzig a 4-2 home win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Sunday, with new Red Bull football boss Jurgen Klopp in the crowd.
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Napoli see off Verona to move four clear of champions Inter
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A to four points on Sunday after beating lowly Verona 2-0 as champions Inter Milan moved second with a 1-0 success at Venezia.
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Man Utd's 10
London (AFP) – Ten-man Manchester United beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the FA Cup third round, while Tottenham needed extra time before seeing off non-league Tamworth 3-0 on Sunday.
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Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises, with dangerous winds incoming
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.
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German far right emboldened by Austria
Riesa (Germany) (AFP) – Buoyed by the endorsement of Elon Musk and enjoying new highs in the polls ahead of elections in February, Germany’s far-right AfD is hoping for a further boost from the success of the far right in neighbouring Austria.
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'Disaster' as roadbook error causes chaos at Dakar Rally
Al Duwadimi (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – An organisers’ error in the drivers’ route guide caused chaos at the Dakar Rally on Sunday as cars went off the route into the vast Saudi Arabian desert in a blunder blasted as a “disaster” by a former champion.
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Odermatt emulates Stenmark as he sparkles in giant slalom
Adelboden (Switzerland) (AFP) – Marco Odermatt joined Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark on Sunday in winning the Adelboden giant slalom for the fourth successive time bringing the home crowd to their feet in a Swiss 1-2.
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Impressive Vonn fourth as Macuga takes first World Cup win
Sankt Anton am Arlberg (Austria) (AFP) – Lindsey Vonn took another impressive step on the comeback trail as she finished fourth in the super-G in Sankt Anton, Austria, on Sunday, crossing the line 1.24 seconds behind first-time World Cup winner and fellow-American Lauren Macuga.
