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Atletico title hopes dented in Real Sociedad draw
Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints
Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints

The Carolina Panthers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Sunday without stepping onto the field, capturing a post-season berth on tie-breakers thanks to Atlanta's 19-17 victory over New Orleans.

January 04, 2026

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Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.

January 04, 2026

'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble
'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble

Rodri said his return to fitness is a "gift" despite the disappointment of Manchester City dropping two points late on in a 1-1 draw against managerless Chelsea on Sunday.

January 04, 2026

Colombian guerrillas vow to confront US 'imperialism'
Colombian guerrillas vow to confront US 'imperialism'

Colombian left-wing guerrillas operating on the border with Venezuela vowed Sunday to resist Washington's "imperial plans" following the US ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

January 04, 2026

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Managerless Chelsea dent Man City title hopes
Managerless Chelsea dent Man City title hopes

Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad.

January 04, 2026

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Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'
Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'

Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United's hierarchy to "do their job" after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference.

January 04, 2026