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France's Le Garrec inspires La Rochelle to Toulon rout

France's Le Garrec inspires La Rochelle to Toulon rout

Antoine Dupont's France understudy Nolann Le Garrec scored 24 points as La Rochelle hammered a much-changed Toulon 66-0 to move up to seventh in the French Top 14 table.

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Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals as Cameroon knock out South Africa

Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals as Cameroon knock out South Africa

A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania's expense on Sunday, with Cameroon now standing in the way of the hosts after the Indomitable Lions edged South Africa 2-1 in their last-16 clash.

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Inter Milan reclaim Serie A summit

Inter Milan reclaim Serie A summit

Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.

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Atletico title hopes dented in Real Sociedad draw

Atletico title hopes dented in Real Sociedad draw

Atletico Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad on Sunday, leaving them 11 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

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Doue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years

Doue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years

Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele marked their returns to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI by securing a 2-1 win over Paris FC on Sunday as the French capital enjoyed its first top-flight derby since 1990.

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Swiss grieve as all fire victims identified -- half of them under 18

Swiss grieve as all fire victims identified -- half of them under 18

All 40 people who perished in a New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified Sunday, with half of them under the age of 18.

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Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints

Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints

The Carolina Panthers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Sunday without stepping onto the field, capturing a post-season berth on tie-breakers thanks to Atlanta's 19-17 victory over New Orleans.

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Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight

Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.

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'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble

'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble

Rodri said his return to fitness is a "gift" despite the disappointment of Manchester City dropping two points late on in a 1-1 draw against managerless Chelsea on Sunday.

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Colombian guerrillas vow to confront US 'imperialism'

Colombian guerrillas vow to confront US 'imperialism'

Colombian left-wing guerrillas operating on the border with Venezuela vowed Sunday to resist Washington's "imperial plans" following the US ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

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