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'Hell' is even more real in this year's MLS Ohio derby

'Hell' is even more real in this year's MLS Ohio derby

The Ohio rivalry between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, which resumes on Saturday, was already becoming one of the most intense in Major League Soccer before last season's Eastern Conference final.

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Schauffele grabs four-stroke lead at PGA's storm-hit Wells Fargo

Schauffele grabs four-stroke lead at PGA's storm-hit Wells Fargo

Fourth-ranked Xander Schauffele fired a four-under par 67 to seize a four-stroke lead when threatening weather halted Friday's second round of the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.

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Spurs boss Postecoglou won't give up on Champions League ambition

Spurs boss Postecoglou won't give up on Champions League ambition

Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is still aiming for a top-four finish that will secure Champions League football but accepts Tottenham have work to do before they can compete effectively with Europe's elite.

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Guardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham

Guardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will be prepared for whatever conditions come their way at Fulham on Saturday after training on long grass.

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European stock markets hit records as Dow rises for 8th straight day

European stock markets hit records as Dow rises for 8th straight day

Wall Street stocks largely shrugged off lackluster US consumer data on Friday, concluding a winning week mostly higher amid increased hopes of an easing in monetary policy.

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Girona's Liga runner-up hopes hit by draw at Alaves

Girona's Liga runner-up hopes hit by draw at Alaves

Girona's hopes of taking the runners-up spot behind La Liga champions Real Madrid took a hit on Friday when a goal from Alaves's Jon Guridi in the ninth minute of added time restricted them to a 2-2 draw.

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Brest draw opens door for Lille in Champions League race

Brest draw opens door for Lille in Champions League race

Brest stumbled to a 1-1 home draw against managerless Reims in Ligue 1 on Friday, giving Lille the chance to leapfrog them this weekend in the race for Champions League qualification.

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Bath edge closer to Premiership play-offs as Russell returns

Bath edge closer to Premiership play-offs as Russell returns

Bath moved nearer to a place in the English Premiership rugby play-offs with a 28-17 win away to basement club Newcastle on Friday.

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Powerful solar storm pummels Earth, threatening disruption

Powerful solar storm pummels Earth, threatening disruption

A huge solar storm begun pummeling Earth on Friday, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids -- and stunning auroras -- as it intensifies.

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Rovanpera leads Portugal Rally after see-saw day

Rovanpera leads Portugal Rally after see-saw day

Kalle Rovanpera edged a see-saw day at the Portugal Rally on Friday to finish just one second ahead of Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier in Mortagua, in the centre of the country.

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