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Germany, France, Argentina, Austria on brink of Davis Cup finals
Dunfee and Perez claim opening world golds in Tokyo
Dunfee and Perez claim opening world golds in Tokyo

Canada's Evan Dunfee and Spain's Maria Perez claimed the opening golds on offer at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with respective victories in the men and women's 35km race walking events on Saturday.

September 13, 2025

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Ben Griffin leads PGA Procore Championship in Ryder Cup tune-up
Ben Griffin leads PGA Procore Championship in Ryder Cup tune-up

Ben Griffin led the charge of US Ryder Cup players at the PGA Procore Championship on Friday, firing a six-under par 66 to seize a three-shot lead over Russell Henley and amateur Jackson Koivun.

September 13, 2025

'We're more than our pain': Miss Palestine to compete on global stage
'We're more than our pain': Miss Palestine to compete on global stage

Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, will step onto the stage at the height of one of the most harrowing periods in her people's history, determined to show they are more than headlines of war.

September 13, 2025

Ingebrigtsen seeks elusive 1500m world gold after injury-plagued season
Ingebrigtsen seeks elusive 1500m world gold after injury-plagued season

Jakob Ingebrigtsen might have hoped it would be third time lucky in his quest for a 1500 metres world title in Tokyo but he arrives rusty having been laid low by an achilles injury this season.

September 13, 2025

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Nigerian chef aims for rice hotpot record
Nigerian chef aims for rice hotpot record

With more than five tonnes of rice, tomato concentrate, cooking oil and onions, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci attempted on Friday to conjure up the biggest rice jollof ever made.

September 12, 2025

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Nine-man Leverkusen beat Frankfurt in coach Hjulmand's debut
Nine-man Leverkusen beat Frankfurt in coach Hjulmand's debut

Alex Grimaldo scored a free-kick in each half as Bayer Leverkusen survived two red cards to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 at home on Friday in new coach Kasper Hjulmand's debut.

September 12, 2025