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Former French football player, coach Rolland Courbis dies aged 72

Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of French soccer who became a prominent pundit, has died. He was 72.

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Golden State Warriors parent company said to be valued at $11B

A minority stake in the parent company of the NBA's Golden State Warriors is said to be up for sale. The 5% stake in the Golden State Group would also include a board seat, the Chase Center arena and two other teams.

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Xabi Alonso departs Real Madrid after eight months as manager

Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid manager has ended by mutual agreement after just eight months, following a defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final. Alvaro Arboloa will take over as interim manager.

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Naomi Osaka enjoys go-karting ahead of Australian Open return

Naomi Osaka, two-time Australian Open champion, took a break from tennis practice to go go-karting in Melbourne before the tournament's main draw begins.

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Ovechkin scores 20th goal, marks 21st consecutive 20-goal NHL season

Alex Ovechkin scored his 20th goal of the season, achieving the milestone for a 21st consecutive year and moving closer to Gordie Howe's record.

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Oklahoma City Thunder secure third straight win over Miami Heat

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 124-112 at Paycom Center, marking their third consecutive victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points as the team overcame an early deficit.

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Carlos Alcaraz prepares for Australian Open with renewed determination

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne, aiming to claim his first Australian Open title after last year's quarterfinal exit. The Spaniard trains with confidence, signaling his intent to make history.

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Michael Carrick tipped to return as Man United's interim manager

Manchester United is reportedly considering former midfielder Michael Carrick as caretaker manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amirim. Carrick previously served in a similar role in 2021.

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Algeria reach AFCON quarterfinal after dramatic win over DRC

Algerian supporters held their breath for almost two hours until winger Adil Boulbina scored the goal that sealed their fate and sent Congo out of the tournament at the 119th minute.

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Sabalenka wins third straight Brisbane final, claims 22nd career title

Irina Sabalenka secured her third consecutive Brisbane International final victory, winning the title without dropping a set. The world number one now heads to the Australian Open as the top seed.

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Medvedev claims 22nd ATP title with victory over Nakashima in Brisbane

Daniil Medvedev secured his 22nd career ATP title by defeating Brandon Nakashima in Brisbane. The Russian top seed won in straight sets, overcoming a strong challenge from the American in the second set.

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Bayern Munich routs Wolfsburg with eight-goal display after winter break

Bayern Munich returned from the winter break with a commanding victory over Wolfsburg, scoring eight goals and extending their Bundesliga lead. The match featured multiple scorers and two Wolfsburg own goals.

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Martinelli hat-trick leads Arsenal to 4-1 victory over Portsmouth

Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Arsenal defeated Portsmouth 4-1 at Fratton Park. The match saw early drama with both teams scoring in the opening minutes before Arsenal took control.

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Manchester United eliminated from FA Cup by Brighton in third round upset

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup third round under interim manager Darren Fletcher, marking another early exit from a major competition.

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Algeria reach AFCON quarterfinal after dramatic win over DRC

Algerian supporters held their breath for almost two hours until winger Adil Boulbina scored the goal that sealed their fate and sent Congo out of the tournament at the 119th minute.

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Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

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Doc Rivers calls ICE shooting in Minnesota 'straight-up murder'

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers condemned the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Goode by an ICE agent in Minnesota, calling it 'straight-up murder.' Rivers joined Steve Kerr in criticizing the broader racial climate in the U.S.

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Super Eagles striker leads Nigeria to quarterfinal win over Algeria

Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory against Algeria in the AFCON quarterfinals, with a standout performance from their striker. The team now prepares to face Morocco in the semifinals as they seek their first title since 2013.

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Stafford leads Rams to playoff victory with comeback against Carolina

The Los Angeles Rams secured a 34-31 playoff win over Carolina, highlighted by Matthew Stafford's decisive late-game performance. Stafford's leadership and a key touchdown pass propelled the Rams to the next round.

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Medvedev claims 22nd ATP title with straight-sets win in Brisbane

Daniil Medvedev secured his 22nd career ATP title by defeating Brandon Nakashima in straight sets at the Brisbane tournament, marking a strong start to the new year.

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Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 to reach AFCON semifinals in Marrakech

Algeria's Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended after a 2-0 quarterfinal loss to Nigeria. Captain Riyad Mahrez expressed disappointment, while Nigeria moves on to face Morocco in the semifinals.

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Chicago Bears rally for first playoff win in 15 years

The Chicago Bears overcame a significant halftime deficit against the Green Bay Packers to secure their first playoff victory in 15 years, staging a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback at Soldier Field.

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Arne Slot vows full-strength Liverpool for FA Cup after past upset

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has promised to field his strongest team in the upcoming FA Cup match, learning from last season's shock defeat to Plymouth after heavy squad rotation.

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Sinner, Alcaraz highlight mutual respect ahead of season's first major

Top tennis players Yannick Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz discuss their rivalry and friendship as they prepare for the upcoming season's first major tournament.

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Sabalenka secures second straight Brisbane title

World number one Irina Sabalenka claimed her second consecutive Brisbane International title, defeating Marta Kostiuk in straight sets. Sabalenka expressed satisfaction with her form but avoided making predictions about defending her Aus...

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An Se-young claims third consecutive Malaysia Open title

World No. 1 An Se-young defeated China's Wang Zhiyi to secure her third straight Malaysia Open title, marking her ninth consecutive win against Wang in their ongoing rivalry.

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Jalen Brown criticizes officiating after Celtics' 100-95 loss to Spurs

Jalen Brown voiced strong criticism of the officials following the Celtics' narrow defeat to the San Antonio Spurs, highlighting a significant free-throw disparity and calling for a review of the game's officiating.

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Alcaraz and Sinner prepare for Australian Open showdown in Melbourne

World number one Carlos Alcaraz and reigning champion Yannick Sinner are set to compete at the Australian Open, each aiming to achieve significant career milestones.

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Bears rally to defeat Packers for first playoff win in 15 years

The Chicago Bears overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field, securing their first playoff victory in 15 years. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams played a key role in the comeback.

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Idris Elba celebrates knighthood while supporting Cupra Kiro

Idris Elba marked his recent knighthood at the Mexico E-Prix, backing his Formula E team Cupra Kiro. The actor expressed pride in his underdog team and highlighted their ongoing efforts in the championship.