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Mapimpi at the double as South Africa again prove too strong for Scotland

Mapimpi at the double as South Africa again prove too strong for Scotland

Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries as world champions South Africa returned to the top of the world rankings with a 32-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Dozens detained after defying Amsterdam protest ban

Dozens detained after defying Amsterdam protest ban

Dutch police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban put in place in the wake of violence against Israeli football supporters.

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Tottenham inconsistency 'unacceptable' for Postecoglou

Tottenham inconsistency 'unacceptable' for Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou said it is his responsibility to solve Tottenham's inconsistency after slumping to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich on Sunday.

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'Venom' stays potent, again leading N.America box office

'Venom' stays potent, again leading N.America box office

Sony's "Venom: the Last Dance," extended its streak atop the North American box office with an estimated haul of $16.2 million on a notably slow weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series

Ferguson hat-trick stuns Sri Lanka to level New Zealand T20 series

Lockie Ferguson unleashed a blistering spell of fast bowling, claiming a hat-trick to power New Zealand to a nail-biting five-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Dambulla on Sunday.

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Kean fires Fiorentina level with leaders Napoli, crisis-hit Roma sack Juric

Kean fires Fiorentina level with leaders Napoli, crisis-hit Roma sack Juric

Moise Kean fired Fiorentina level with Serie A leaders Napoli after scoring all three goals in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona, while crisis club Roma sacked coach Ivan Juric following a 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Bologna.

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Atletico scrape narrow Liga win at Mallorca

Atletico scrape narrow Liga win at Mallorca

Julian Alvarez earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Mallorca on Sunday to take his side third in La Liga.

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US says to spend $6 billion for Ukraine before Trump arrives

US says to spend $6 billion for Ukraine before Trump arrives

The White House will spend its remaining $6 billion of Ukraine funding before Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in January, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Sunday, warning of the global risks of ending US support for Kyiv.

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Van Nistelrooy thankful for 'special' period as Man Utd boss

Van Nistelrooy thankful for 'special' period as Man Utd boss

Ruud van Nistelrooy said his four games as interim manager of Manchester United was a "short but amazing period" after ending his run unbeaten with a 3-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday.

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Wales coach Gatland shrugs off job concerns after Fiji loss

Wales coach Gatland shrugs off job concerns after Fiji loss

Warren Gatland said he was unconcerned about his future as Wales coach after watching his team lose 24-19 to Fiji on Sunday in what was a record-equalling 10th successive Test defeat.

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