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Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire two days on as sparklers blamed

Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire two days on as sparklers blamed

Swiss investigators worked Saturday to identify the last victims and exact cause of the blaze that killed 40 New Year's revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.

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Giannis dunk lifts Bucks, NBA champion Thunder roll on

Giannis dunk lifts Bucks, NBA champion Thunder roll on

Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the game-winning dunk with 4.7 seconds remaining to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and grab a slice of NBA history on Friday.

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'Chaotic mess' Kyrgios determined to enjoy himself after injuries

'Chaotic mess' Kyrgios determined to enjoy himself after injuries

A philosophical Nick Kyrgios said Saturday he had been a "chaotic mess" throughout his career and now just wants to enjoy himself when he returns to the tour this week.

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Ukraine hosts talks with security allies in Kyiv

Ukraine hosts talks with security allies in Kyiv

Ukraine is hosting security advisers for crunch talks on Saturday as Kyiv insists negotiations are zeroing in on a deal, while Russia claims a deadly New Year strike torpedoed the efforts.

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England captain Stokes says no coasting in 'huge' final Ashes clash

England captain Stokes says no coasting in 'huge' final Ashes clash

Captain Ben Stokes on Saturday called the fifth and final Test against Australia a "huge game" for England and vowed there would be no coasting at the end of a long and draining Ashes tour.

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Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'

Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she saw little point to the "Battle of the Sexes" match and that women's tennis has nothing more to prove.

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Fritz struggling with 'serious tendonitis' ahead of Australian Open

Fritz struggling with 'serious tendonitis' ahead of Australian Open

World number six Taylor Fritz says he is battling a knee issue ahead of the Australian Open, spending much of the off-season trying to fix the problem.

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Sprawling CES gadgetfest a world stage for AI and its hype

Sprawling CES gadgetfest a world stage for AI and its hype

Dreams about the vast potential of artificial intelligence will collide with cold, hard reality as the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

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Zverev admits 'a lot of catching up' to reel in Alcaraz, Sinner

Zverev admits 'a lot of catching up' to reel in Alcaraz, Sinner

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted on Saturday that he has "a lot of catching up to do" to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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Smith bats away retirement talk as he keeps England guessing

Smith bats away retirement talk as he keeps England guessing

Australia skipper Steve Smith said Saturday he had no end date to call time on his career, while keeping England guessing on how his team will line up for the fifth and final Ashes Test.

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