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Djokovic says 'great champion' Wawrinka's legacy will live on
Massive winter storm sweeps across US bringing ice, frigid temps
Massive winter storm sweeps across US bringing ice, frigid temps

A massive winter storm on Saturday dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas as it swept across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold.

January 24, 2026

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WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'
WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'

The head of the UN's health agency on Saturday pushed back against Washington's stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, dismissing US criticism of the WHO as "untrue".

January 24, 2026

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.

January 24, 2026

Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning
Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning

France superstar Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past Pau 59-22 on Saturday to move six points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.

January 24, 2026

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Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat, says Slot
Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat, says Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot blamed fatigue for his side's first defeat in 14 games as Bournemouth's Amine Adli struck with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch a 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday.

January 24, 2026

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Bournemouth snap Liverpool's unbeaten run to up pressure on Slot
Bournemouth snap Liverpool's unbeaten run to up pressure on Slot

Bournemouth ended Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run as Amine Adli's 95th minute strike secured a thrilling 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday.

January 24, 2026