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Verstappen retains F1 world title after dramatic Japan victory

SUZUKA, JAPAN: Max Verstappen was declared Formula One world champion Sunday after winning a dramatic rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull's Verstappen crossed the line first and he was then awarded the title...

Spain’s state prosecutor drops charges against Neymar

BARCELONA, Spain: Spain's state prosecutor dropped its charges against Neymar on Friday, but a Brazilian company involved in the case will continue to fight the soccer player in court.The case stems from...

Zion Williamson, Pelicans aim to end ‘negative’ narratives

NEW ORLEANS: A few months after Zion Williamson was left entirely out of Pelicans promotional material regarding ticket renewals, the injury-riddled star forward was back to being celebrated Wednesday as a supremely...

Van Aert rules fifth stage to turn Dauphine screw

CHAINTRE, FRANCE: Belgium's Jumbo-Visma rider Wout van Aert sprinted to victory in the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Thursday to consolidate his lead in the overall standings. It was a...

Saudi Cup the perfect swansong for Marche Lorraine

Leading Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi has revealed the Saudi Cup was the first thing on his mind when Marche Lorraine won the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Distaff at Del Mar last November. Despite...

Model Jasmine Tookes champions Middle Eastern fashion in France

DUBAI: Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes showed off a bag by Dubai-based label L'Afshar on Instagram this week, adding another celebrity fan to the cult brand's glittering client list. The 31-year-old model was...

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