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Fans flock to remember 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in New York

Fans flock to remember 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in New York

Matthew Perry was always their friend, too.

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World Cup final defeat 'puts fire in belly' of All Black Savea for 2027

World Cup final defeat 'puts fire in belly' of All Black Savea for 2027

New Zealand No 8 Ardie Savea said on Sunday losing the Rugby World Cup final gives him extra motivation for the next edition of the tournament in 2027.

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In Mexico, Hurricane Otis death toll climbs to 48

In Mexico, Hurricane Otis death toll climbs to 48

Acapulco was struggling Sunday to recover from the extraordinarily powerful Hurricane Otis, which claimed 48 lives across southern Mexico and provoked widespread power, water and telephone outages.

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Thuram gives leaders Inter revenge on Lukaku as Napoli draw with Milan

Thuram gives leaders Inter revenge on Lukaku as Napoli draw with Milan

Marcus Thuram earned revenge on Romelu Lukaku for Serie A's top dogs Inter Milan with the decisive goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma, as Napoli came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with AC Milan.

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Marseille-Lyon off after bus attack as 'angry' Mbappe lifts PSG

Marseille-Lyon off after bus attack as 'angry' Mbappe lifts PSG

Sunday's Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Lyon was postponed after the visitors' bus was stoned on its way to the ground, while Kylian Mbappe drew the ire of Brest after scoring twice in Paris Saint-Germain's 3-2 victory.

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Sundowns, Wydad build slender semi-final leads at home

Sundowns, Wydad build slender semi-final leads at home

The African Football League semi-finals are balanced on a knife edge after Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco built 1-0 first-leg leads at home on Sunday.

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US says Israel must protect Gaza civilians as calls for aid grow

US says Israel must protect Gaza civilians as calls for aid grow

Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians, the White House warned Sunday, as world leaders stepped up calls for desperately needed humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn Palestinian territory.

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Hurts sparks Eagles over Washington, Dallas rips Rams in NFL

Hurts sparks Eagles over Washington, Dallas rips Rams in NFL

Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns to rally the NFL-best Philadelphia Eagles over upset-minded Washington 38-31 on Sunday while Dak Prescott's four-touchdown effort sparked a Dallas victory.

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All Blacks' Savea named World Rugby player of the year

All Blacks' Savea named World Rugby player of the year

New Zealand No 8 Ardie Savea won World Rugby's men's player of the year award on Sunday, less than 24 hours after his team lost the World Cup final to South Africa.

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Match postponed after Lyon team bus stoned in Marseille, Grosso injured

Match postponed after Lyon team bus stoned in Marseille, Grosso injured

The Marseille-Lyon Ligue 1 match was postponed after the away team's bus was stoned on Sunday as it entered the Stade Velodrome with Lyon coach Fabio Grosso and his assistant injured during the attack.

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