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Austria's Scheib wins Soelden giant slalom, Shiffrin fourth
Austria's Scheib wins Soelden giant slalom, Shiffrin fourth

Austria's Julia Scheib bagged a first-ever World Cup victory by winning the season-opening women's giant slalom in Soelden on Saturday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin finishing fourth.

October 25, 2025

Ireland set to elect left-winger president despite discontent at ballot choices
Ireland set to elect left-winger president despite discontent at ballot choices

Irish voters looked set to have emphatically chosen left-winger Catherine Connolly to be the country's new president, as ballots were counted Saturday in an election overshadowed by criticism that it lacked real choice.

October 25, 2025

Criticism will motivate Yamal in Clasico, says Barca assistant
Criticism will motivate Yamal in Clasico, says Barca assistant

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be motivated by criticism ahead of the Clasico, said the club's assistant coach on Saturday.

October 25, 2025

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Hometown hero Tabuena shoots 65 to eye International Series glory
Hometown hero Tabuena shoots 65 to eye International Series glory

Miguel Tabuena held his nerve to sink a 10-foot par putt at the 18th Saturday and complete a third-round of seven-under-par 65 that put him in a three-way tie for the lead at the International Series Philippines.

October 25, 2025

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Bagnaia wins Malaysia MotoGP sprint as Alex Marquez seals brotherly 1-2
Bagnaia wins Malaysia MotoGP sprint as Alex Marquez seals brotherly 1-2

Italy's Francesco Bagnaia won the Malaysian MotoGP sprint with a dominant performance Saturday while Alex Marquez was runner-up to seal second in the world championship behind brother Marc.

October 25, 2025