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Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna

Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna

Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the San Siro days after turning 40 years old.

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Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany

Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany

NBA star Dennis Schroeder came good when it mattered most as Germany edged out Turkey 88-83 to win the EuroBasket title, two years after lifting the World Cup.

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Hull wins LPGA Queen City title after Jeeno four-putt bogey at 18

Hull wins LPGA Queen City title after Jeeno four-putt bogey at 18

England's Charley Hull won her third LPGA title on Sunday at the Queen City Championship with a last-hole birdie after Jeeno Thitikul squandered the lead with a closing four-putt bogey.

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Spain's political class spars over chaotic Vuelta finale

Spain's political class spars over chaotic Vuelta finale

Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an "international embarrassment".

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Top four into Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals as France edge Ireland

Top four into Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals as France edge Ireland

The top four teams in women's rugby will feature in the World Cup semi-finals after France staged a superb second-half rally to edge out Ireland on Sunday before England thrashed Scotland.

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Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza aid flotilla

Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza aid flotilla

Two ships set sail Sunday evening from the Greek island of Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, AFP journalists saw.

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Amorim won't change despite 'suffering' in dismal Man Utd run

Amorim won't change despite 'suffering' in dismal Man Utd run

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he will not change his formation or tactics but said he is suffering more than the club's supporters after a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

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No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

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Australia stunned by Belgium, joining USA on Davis Cup scrapheap

Australia stunned by Belgium, joining USA on Davis Cup scrapheap

Belgium hero Raphael Collignon won a decisive singles rubber on Sunday to end Australia's hopes of making the Davis Cup finals, while fellow tournament heavyweights the United States were sent packing by the Czech Republic.

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Spinners power India to win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

Spinners power India to win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

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