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NFL's Giants ink John Harbaugh as new head coach
Silver reveals PSG talks over NBA Europe plan
Silver reveals PSG talks over NBA Europe plan

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday his organisation have spoken to French football giants Paris Saint-Germain about joining a proposed European basketball league.

January 17, 2026

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Iran leader demands crackdown on 'seditionists' after protests
Iran leader demands crackdown on 'seditionists' after protests

Iran's supreme leader said Saturday that authorities "must break the back of the seditionists", whom he accused of killing thousands during the wave of protests that were brutally repressed in the country.

January 17, 2026

Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held
Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held

Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear.

January 17, 2026

Kane scores as Bayern deliver comeback romp over Leipzig
Kane scores as Bayern deliver comeback romp over Leipzig

Harry Kane scored his 21st goal of the Bundesliga season as Bayern Munich came from behind to win 5-1 at RB Leipzig on Saturday.

January 17, 2026

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Dupont guides Toulouse to Champions Cup last 16 after Sale hammering
Dupont guides Toulouse to Champions Cup last 16 after Sale hammering

France superstar Antoine Dupont scored two tries as Toulouse reached the Champions Cup last 16 on Saturday with a 77-7 hammering of Sale.

January 17, 2026

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Thousands march in France to back Iranian protesters
Thousands march in France to back Iranian protesters

Thousands of people rallied in France on Saturday in a show of support for demonstrators in Iran risking their lives to demand an end to theocratic rule.

January 17, 2026