Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election
Nigerians vote on Saturday for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race dominated by three political veterans.
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Anderson fires England into control of Test against New Zealand
James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
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'Insanity goes on' as Union Berlin meet Bayern
After his side defeated Ajax 3-1 to qualify for the Europa League last 16 on Thursday, a smiling Union Berlin boss Urs Fischer said simply "the insanity goes on".
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Man Utd, Newcastle bid to end trophy droughts in League Cup final
Manchester United will aim to end their six-year trophy drought when Erik ten Hag's resurgent side face Newcastle in Sunday's League Cup final, while the Magpies' Saudi-funded revolution could produce the club's first major prize since 1969.
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Berlin film fest to award top prizes as stars return
The 73rd Berlinale film festival awards its top prizes on Saturday, including the Golden Bear for best picture, after a star-studded edition that highlighted freedom struggles in Ukraine and Iran.
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Defending champ Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semifinals
World number two Carlos Alcaraz clawed back a break in both sets and dominated the tiebreaker to beat Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 (7/0) on Friday in the ATP Rio Open quarterfinals.
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Walloped by hurricane, Cuba's tobacco sector struggles to its feet
Cuban farmer Maritza Carpio, 62, is optimistic. Five months after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the island nation and its vital tobacco industry, she has started drying leaves for habano cigars again.
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France expect Six Nations 'spectacle' against in-form Scotland
Scotland head to Six Nations champions France on Sunday with Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie planning to see two magnificent fly-halves Finn Russell and Romain Ntamack on show.
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Defending champ Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semi-finals
World number two Carlos Alcaraz clawed back a break in both sets and dominated the tiebreaker to beat Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 (7/0) on Friday in the ATP Rio Open quarter-finals.
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Suh grabs lead at Honda Classic but Kirk on fire
Justin Suh grabbed a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens with a birdie on the final hole giving him a six-under par round of 64.
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