Long-suffering Philadelphia 76ers fans haven't celebrated an NBA title in 43 years, but with newly arrived LeBron James headlining a star-studded team they are daring to dream.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launches into talks on Monday with key Central Asian states before heading to India on a tour to a region with vast natural resources and China as a key competitor.
One year after a stunning break-in at the Louvre Museum, the four main suspects are in jail awaiting trial, but police appear to have run out of leads to locate the stolen crown jewels.
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The Tampa Bay Rays moved to within one win of a return to the World Series on Sunday after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to edge into a crucial 3-2 lead in their MLB playoff series.
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China's economic growth is expected to again miss its official target on Monday, dragged down by a global energy shock and slumping domestic demand with surging exports the only bright spot.
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Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal on Sunday's final play gave Cleveland a 13-10 NFL victory over Baltimore and the AFC North division lead for the first time this late in a season since 2014.
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Lazio scored a statement win on Sunday, brushing Juventus aside 3-0 in Turin to move level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A.
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Ten-man Lyon held on for a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Nice to move top of Ligue 1 on Sunday, as previous pace-setters Monaco lost for the first time this season.
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Michael Carrick said Manchester United's hard-fought 1-1 draw at bitter rivals Leeds on Sunday felt like a "fresh start" even though their long wait for a win goes on.
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An alliance of Venezuelan opposition parties on Sunday reaffirmed exiled Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado as its leader, increasing pressure on interim authorities to allow her return.
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the "unbridled" violence that erupted in cost-of-living protests across France, as police battled protesters and looters in new clashes in Paris.
Paramount's action film "Street Fighter" karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised the inspirational Diego Gomez after his goal from the halfway line set the stage for a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
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The NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers next week in Paris is scheduled to go ahead as planned despite protests and unrest in France, the league said Sunday.
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Record six-time winners Toulouse survived an early red card to edge Exeter 43-40 in the Champions Cup on Sunday before Northampton beat Cardiff 28-12 to end the English wait for a win on the opening weekend of the competition.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's strength in depth will be key to their Premier League title defence after Noni Madueke came off the bench to clinch a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Arsenal struck late to beat Nottingham Forest and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, while struggling Manchester United dropped more points in a draw at Leeds.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel's close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister's bid to win a new mandate.
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- Dupont's Toulouse hold off Exeter as English Champions Cup woes continue
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