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'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge

'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge

Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success.

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DR Congo ceasefire a 'health emergency' given Ebola outbreak: EU

DR Congo ceasefire a 'health emergency' given Ebola outbreak: EU

An Ebola outbreak raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it even more urgent to broker a ceasefire for the conflict-ravaged region, the European Union's crisis management commissioner said during a visit Sunday.

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Over one million people attend pope's mass in Madrid

Over one million people attend pope's mass in Madrid

More than one million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain.

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'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev

'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev

After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev finally achieved his major breakthrough at the French Open.

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Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead

Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead

Karl-Anthony Towns has matched Victor Wembanyama in a battle of big men, a major reason why the New York Knicks are two games from their first NBA title since 1973.

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Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties

Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties

George Russell claimed "the punishment doesn't fit the crime" on Sunday after being handed a late drive-through penalty because his Mercedes team had bungled an earlier five-second fine at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday.

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Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023

Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis suffered a first pole vault defeat in almost three years when he failed to get past 6 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Sunday before taking a break to get married.

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Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand

Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand

Ollie Robinson insisted his return to England duty was "just the start" of his second act as an international cricketer after starring in a 115-run win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.

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Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut

Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut

Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for fresh strikes in Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war reached its 100th day.

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