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Kane extends scoring run as Bayern ease past Cologne

Kane extends scoring run as Bayern ease past Cologne

England striker Harry Kane continued his brilliant Bundesliga form on Friday, scoring the winner in Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Cologne.

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Brazil football confederation to sue over racial slurs

Brazil football confederation to sue over racial slurs

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Friday it will take legal action against social media users who attacked its president and players with racist slurs.

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MLS giants LAFC and Seattle clash as playoffs heat up

MLS giants LAFC and Seattle clash as playoffs heat up

Major League Soccer's playoffs reach the sudden-death knockout stage this weekend with the Western Conference semi-final clash between Los Angeles FC and the Seattle Sounders topping the bill.

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Police out in force in Dublin after night of riots

Police out in force in Dublin after night of riots

Police were out in force in Dublin on Friday to prevent a repeat of the widespread rioting that erupted after a knife attack outside a school.

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Martin piles the pressure on Bagnaia in Valencia MotoGP finale

Martin piles the pressure on Bagnaia in Valencia MotoGP finale

Jorge Martin piled the pressure on title rival Francesco Bagnaia in Friday's practice for the season-ending Valencia MotoGP with the world championship leader failing to make the top ten and needing to take part in qualifying.

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De Minaur drives Australia past Finland to reach Davis Cup final

De Minaur drives Australia past Finland to reach Davis Cup final

Alex de Minaur guided Australia into a second successive Davis Cup final with an assured 2-0 win over Finland on Friday in Malaga.

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FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl

FIFA open disciplinary proceedings after Brazil-Argentina brawl

FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

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Canada and EU reiterate support for Ukraine

Canada and EU reiterate support for Ukraine

The leaders of Canada and the European Union reiterated strong support at a summit Friday for Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion, with new military assistance announced by Ottawa.

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Somalia joins East Africa trade bloc in 'milestone'

Somalia joins East Africa trade bloc in 'milestone'

Conflict-weary Somalia on Friday became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) in a move hailed as a milestone for the troubled Horn of Africa country.

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'You just act': Ireland salutes 'heroes' of Dublin knife attack

'You just act': Ireland salutes 'heroes' of Dublin knife attack

A Brazilian delivery driver and a young French chef were among the "heroes" Ireland saluted Friday for subduing a knife-wielding assailant suspected of attacking children outside a Dublin school.

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