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Negri urges Italy to maintain Six Nations progress
NHL and union agree on three years of salary cap boosts
NHL and union agree on three years of salary cap boosts

The National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association announced an agreement on Friday on salary cap rises for the next three seasons after record revenues last season.

January 31, 2025

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Aston Villa's Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln
Aston Villa's Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million).

January 31, 2025

German conservatives bet on far-right support but lose key vote
German conservatives bet on far-right support but lose key vote

Germany's conservatives doubled down Friday on allowing the far-right AfD to back their pre-election push to restrict immigration, but failed to pass a contentious bill after a day of jeers and high drama in parliament.

January 31, 2025

NBA bans Detroit's Stewart one game for repeated flagrant fouls
NBA bans Detroit's Stewart one game for repeated flagrant fouls

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for repeated flagrant fouls this season, the league announced.

January 31, 2025

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Grim search for plane crash bodies as Trump doubles down
Grim search for plane crash bodies as Trump doubles down

US investigators insisted Friday they will not bow to outside pressure as they search for bodies and the remaining black box after the fatal Washington air collision, as President Donald Trump doubled down on political point scoring.

January 31, 2025

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Gavi extends Barcelona contract until 2030
Gavi extends Barcelona contract until 2030

Spanish international midfielder Pablo Paez Gavira, known as Gavi, has extended his contract with La Liga giants Barcelona until June 2030, the club announced on Friday.

January 31, 2025