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Japan's Saigo wins playoff for LPGA Chevron title and first major win

Japan's Saigo wins playoff for LPGA Chevron title and first major win

Japan's Mao Saigo birdied the first extra hole to win a five-woman playoff and capture her first major title on Sunday at the LPGA Chevron Championship.

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Trump tells Putin to 'stop shooting' and make a deal

Trump tells Putin to 'stop shooting' and make a deal

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he wanted Russia's Vladimir Putin to "stop shooting" in Ukraine and sign a peace deal, one day after the US leader met Ukraine's president at the Vatican.

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US says it struck 800 targets in Yemen, killed 100s of Huthis since March 15

US says it struck 800 targets in Yemen, killed 100s of Huthis since March 15

The United States has hit more than 800 targets in Yemen since mid-March, killing hundreds of Huthi rebel fighters, including members of the group's leadership, the US military said Sunday.

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Conflicts spur 'unprecedented' rise in military spending

Conflicts spur 'unprecedented' rise in military spending

Worldwide military expenditure saw its steepest rise in 2024 since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion as wars and rising tensions drove up spending, researchers said Monday.

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Gouiri hat-trick guides Marseille back to second in Ligue 1

Gouiri hat-trick guides Marseille back to second in Ligue 1

Amine Gouiri scored a hat-trick, including an absolutely stunning overhead kick, as Marseille thumped Brest 4-1 on Sunday to reclaim second place in Ligue 1 amid a fierce fight for Champions League qualification.

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Racing 92 thump Stade Francais to push rivals closer to relegation

Racing 92 thump Stade Francais to push rivals closer to relegation

Racing 92 ran in seven tries to seal a crushing 49-24 victory in the Paris derby against Stade Francais on Sunday, pushing their city rivals to the cusp of the Top 14 relegation zone.

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Inter downed by Roma, McTominay fires Napoli to top of Serie A

Inter downed by Roma, McTominay fires Napoli to top of Serie A

Inter Milan's defence of their Serie A title was hit with a setback on Sunday as they lost 1-0 at home to Roma, while Scott McTominay netted a brace as Napoli beat Torino 2-0 to go top of the table.

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Usyk's unification bout against Dubois confirmed for July 19

Usyk's unification bout against Dubois confirmed for July 19

Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight unification fight against Britain's Daniel Dubois will take place at Wembley on July 19, organisers confirmed on Sunday.

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Knicks edge Pistons for 3-1 NBA playoff series lead

Knicks edge Pistons for 3-1 NBA playoff series lead

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and Karl-Anthony Towns delivered two crucial late baskets as the New York Knicks held off the Detroit Pistons 94-93 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series on Sunday.

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Slot praises Klopp after Liverpool seal Premier League title

Slot praises Klopp after Liverpool seal Premier League title

Arne Slot thanked former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for the legacy he left at the club as he celebrated winning the Premier League title in his first season at Anfield.

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