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FC Barcelona defeated Slavia Prague 4-2 to stay in the hunt for a top-eight finish in the Champions League, while key results from Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and other clubs set up a decisive final round next week.
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Swiatek cruises past Bouzkova at Australian Open
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round with a commanding display of power and precision.
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Novak Djokovic cruises past Maestrelli to reach Australian Open third round
Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round and maintaining his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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Philippines shines as Gawilan, Bejino, and other swimmers set records at ASEAN Para Games
Filipino para swimmers dominated the pool in Nakhon Ratchasima, with Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino breaking records and winning multiple gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
Brave CF announces nominees for 2025 Submission of the Year
BRAVE Combat Federation has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Submission of the Year, highlighting four fighters whose finishes captured the MMA world’s attention.
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Nemesis breaks through in Cebu, earns world finals spot in Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025
Cebu’s Sam “NEMESIS” Rivera finally captured the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines title in 2025, then made the world finals Top 16 in Los Angeles.
2026 NBA All-Star Game set for Intuit Dome with three-team format
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature three teams, including a new international squad, and a round-robin schedule at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Global surfers converge for WSL La Union International Pro
Nearly 120 longboarders from 24 nations are competing at Urbiztondo Beach in the World Surf League La Union International Pro, a key qualifier for the 2026 Longboard Tour.
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LeBron James’ limited availability puts All-Star hopes in question
Lakers legend LeBron James has appeared in only 24 of 41 games, raising doubts about his All-Star eligibility despite his legendary career.
Five Key Nuggets Matchups Defining Their Path to the Finals
Denver’s road to the NBA Finals is shaped by key Western Conference matchups, testing the team’s strengths, adaptability, and resilience along the way.