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Dortmund miss chance to go top with collapse in Cologne

Dortmund miss chance to go top with collapse in Cologne

Borussia Dortmund missed a golden chance to go top of the Bundesliga, collapsing in the second half to lose 3-2 at Cologne on Saturday.

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'Consistent, fair' pledge in hunt for new 2025 Cup of Nations host

'Consistent, fair' pledge in hunt for new 2025 Cup of Nations host

A "fair and consistent" process was promised Saturday in the race to replace Guinea as hosts of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

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Jalibert kicks Bordeaux-Begles past Stade Francais

Jalibert kicks Bordeaux-Begles past Stade Francais

France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert kicked all Bordeaux-Begles' points as they beat Stade Francais 15-10 at home in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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Ukraine forces entering key town in Russia-annexed region

Ukraine forces entering key town in Russia-annexed region

Ukraine said Saturday its forces were entering the key eastern town of Lyman, located in one of the four Ukrainian regions that Russia annexed despite international condemnation.

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Fede Valverde can surpass Gerrard - Ancelotti

Fede Valverde can surpass Gerrard - Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he believes midfielder Fede Valverde could surpass former Liverpool great Steven Gerrard as a player.

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Bolsonaro, Lula hold final rallies before Brazil vote

Bolsonaro, Lula hold final rallies before Brazil vote

Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held their final campaign rallies Saturday, gathering their supporters just kilometers apart as tension crackled on the eve of Brazil's polarizing presidential election.

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Napoli see off Torino to strengthen Serie A lead

Napoli see off Torino to strengthen Serie A lead

Napoli strengthened their hold on the Serie A summit with Saturday's 3-1 win over Torino which put them three points clear of their title rivals.

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Afghan Hazaras vow return to class despite academy bombing

Afghan Hazaras vow return to class despite academy bombing

Bodies strewn everywhere, a ceiling caved by blastwaves, classmates dragging each other to safety -- survivors of a suicide bombing in a Kabul study hall described scenes of horror after what should have been a typical exam.

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Ukraine says 24 dead after attack on civilian convoy

Ukraine says 24 dead after attack on civilian convoy

Ukraine on Saturday accused Russian forces of gunning down 24 civilians including children in an attack on a road convoy near the recently recaptured town of Kupiansk.

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Leclerc takes pole in Singapore as Verstappen fumes in eighth

Leclerc takes pole in Singapore as Verstappen fumes in eighth

Charles Leclerc took pole position on Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix, but Formula One world championship leader Max Verstappen was left fuming after finishing only eighth fastest in damp conditions.

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