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Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York

Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored a 90th-minute winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the reigning MLS champions New York City in their season-opener on Sunday.

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Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships

Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships

Swimming's governing body FINA pulled the world junior championships from Russia Monday and said no other events will be held in the country "if this grave crisis continues".

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Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status

Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status

Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Coleman ready for Worlds after US trials win

Coleman ready for Worlds after US trials win

Christian Coleman warmed up for next month's World Indoor Championships with a blistering 60m victory in the US trials on Sunday.

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Verreynne extends South Africa lead past 300 against New Zealand

Verreynne extends South Africa lead past 300 against New Zealand

An unbeaten 76 from Kyle Verreynne put South Africa in a strong position as they extended their lead past 300 in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday.

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Embiid, Harden put on a show in Sixers' win over Knicks

Embiid, Harden put on a show in Sixers' win over Knicks

James Harden posted his first triple-double as a 76er on Sunday and clicked again with star teammate Joel Embiid to lead Philadelphia to a 125-109 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.

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Straka scores first for Austria with Honda Classic win

Straka scores first for Austria with Honda Classic win

Sepp Straka became the first Austrian player to win a PGA Tour event on Sunday after conjuring a late birdie blitz to snatch victory at the Honda Classic as overnight leader Daniel Berger suffered a final round meltdown.

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Russia facing World Cup exile after 'unacceptable' FIFA plan

Russia facing World Cup exile after 'unacceptable' FIFA plan

Russia's future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Sunday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as "unacceptable" by rivals, plunging the qualifying process for football's showpiece event into chaos.

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Fabian Ruiz strikes late at Lazio to fire Napoli top

Fabian Ruiz strikes late at Lazio to fire Napoli top

Fabian Ruiz shot Napoli top of Serie A on Sunday with a stunning, last-gasp winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory at Lazio.

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Dembele sparkles as Barca thrash Athletic, Sevilla defeat Betis

Dembele sparkles as Barca thrash Athletic, Sevilla defeat Betis

Ousmane Dembele turned the jeers to cheers at Camp Nou on Sunday by scoring a stunning goal and setting up two more in a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.

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