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Colts activate 44-year-old Rivers for NFL game at Seattle

Colts activate 44-year-old Rivers for NFL game at Seattle

Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old quarterback who retired nearly five years ago, was signed to the main roster by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday and could start Sunday against Seattle.

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US troops in Syria killed in IS ambush attack

US troops in Syria killed in IS ambush attack

Two American troops and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the Islamic State group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol, officials said.

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Liverpool's Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after outburst

Liverpool's Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after outburst

Arne Slot said there was "no issue to resolve" after bringing Mohamed Salah on as a substitute in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday -- a week after the forward's explosive comments about the club.

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'Stop the slaughter': French farmers block roads over cow disease cull

'Stop the slaughter': French farmers block roads over cow disease cull

Farmers in southwestern France blocked roads and set fire to bales of hay Saturday to protest the culling of cows due to a skin disease, as the government said one million cattle would be vaccinated.

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Stormers see off La Rochelle, Sale stun Clermont in Champions Cup

Stormers see off La Rochelle, Sale stun Clermont in Champions Cup

The Stormers ran in six tries to see off a youthful La Rochelle side 42-21 in the Champions Cup on Saturday, while South Africa captain Siya Kolisi scored as the Sharks edged three-time winners Saracens 28-23.

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Maresca hails Palmer as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

Maresca hails Palmer as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted his side were a better team for having Cole Palmer back after the forward scored on his first Stamford Bridge start in almost four months as the Blues beat Everton 2-0 to move back into the Premier League's top four.

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Hungarian protesters demand Orban quits over abuse cases

Hungarian protesters demand Orban quits over abuse cases

A demonstration in the Hungarian capital Budapest Saturday drew tens of thousands of protesters demanding that Prime Minister Viktor Orban resign due to perceived inaction over allegations of child abuse in state-run institutions.

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Belarus frees protest leader Kolesnikova, Nobel winner Bialiatski

Belarus frees protest leader Kolesnikova, Nobel winner Bialiatski

Belarusian street protest leader Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Prize winner Ales Bialiatski walked free on Saturday with 121 other political prisoners released in an unprecedented US-brokered deal.

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Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action

Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action

Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions.

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Palmer strikes as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

Palmer strikes as Chelsea return to winning ways against Everton

Cole Palmer returned with a much-needed goal as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to end a run of four games without a win in all competitions.

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