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'Better, stronger' Wembanyama can't wait for NBA return

'Better, stronger' Wembanyama can't wait for NBA return

Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season better and stronger and can't wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.

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LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near

LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near

LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.

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'Always a blue': Mourinho expects Chelsea fans to show respect

'Always a blue': Mourinho expects Chelsea fans to show respect

Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica on Tuesday.

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Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests

Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.

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Trump says Israel backs Gaza peace plan

Trump says Israel backs Gaza peace plan

President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.

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Michigan governor asks to 'lower the temperature' after church attack

Michigan governor asks to 'lower the temperature' after church attack

Michigan's governor on Monday asked Americans to "lower the temperature" after the latest violence in her state, as authorities search for a motive in a Mormon church attack the day before.

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S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.

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Rugby chiefs open to R360 role in women's game after World Cup success

Rugby chiefs open to R360 role in women's game after World Cup success

Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game buoyed by a successful World Cup in England if it can be aligned with the current fixture schedule.

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Inter Milan announce 35.4 million euro profits ahead of San Siro vote

Inter Milan announce 35.4 million euro profits ahead of San Siro vote

Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the club's accounts have been in the black for 15 years.

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Madagascar protests reignite, UN says at least 22 dead

Madagascar protests reignite, UN says at least 22 dead

Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across Madagascar on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse the latest bout of unrest in the poor country that the UN said had left at least 22 people dead in less than a week.

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