Nuggets erase 19
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Denver Nuggets, fired by standout performances from Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, rallied from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday.
Olympic chiefs vow to replace US swim star medals lost in LA fires
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Olympic chief Thomas Bach said Sunday that US swim icon Gary Hall Jr. would be given a new set of medals to replace those incinerated in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Dembele hits brace as PSG edge out Saint
Paris (AFP) – Ousmane Dembele scored twice in the first half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 on Sunday to sit seven points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table halfway through the season.
Mystery drones won't interfere with Santa's work: US tracker
Washington (AFP) – Santa Claus has no need to worry about recent mystery drone sightings over New Jersey, a US Air Force general said Tuesday, as an annual tradition of “tracking” Saint Nick swung into action.
South Africa opt for all
Centurion (South Africa) (AFP) – South African captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday announced an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan starting at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
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Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland
London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland alone is not responsible for Manchester City’s dramatic collapse in form this season.
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Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of war
Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican.
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Indonesia considers parole for ex
Jakarta (AFP) – Jailed former leaders of Indonesia’s Jemaah Islamiyah militant group are being considered for parole, a senior counter-terror official said Tuesday, after the network disbanded and members pledged allegiance to the country.
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Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City
London (AFP) – Everton manager Sean Dyche has insisted there’s no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security against faltering Premier League champions Manchester City.
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Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window
London (AFP) – Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.
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Villa boss Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle
London (AFP) – Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.
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Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) – A German flying taxi firm was Tuesday saved from collapse after investors swooped in to take it over, in a case that has fired debate about support for the country’s startup scene.
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12 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant
Istanbul (AFP) – A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said.
