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US skeleton racer appeals for Olympic spot after 'corrupted' qualifier

US skeleton racer appeals for Olympic spot after 'corrupted' qualifier

A Team USA skeleton racer who accused Canada of deliberately corrupting the Olympics qualifying process has launched an appeal to be granted a "wildcard" entry to next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

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Massive winter storm sweeps across US bringing ice, frigid temps

Massive winter storm sweeps across US bringing ice, frigid temps

A massive winter storm on Saturday dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas as it swept across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold.

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WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'

WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'

The head of the UN's health agency on Saturday pushed back against Washington's stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, dismissing US criticism of the WHO as "untrue".

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Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.

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Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning

Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning

France superstar Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past Pau 59-22 on Saturday to move six points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.

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Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut as Lens lose top spot

Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut as Lens lose top spot

Ethan Nwaneri struck 13 minutes into his Marseille debut after joining on loan from Arsenal to help his new club to a 3-1 win over high-flying Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

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Mbappe double fires Real Madrid to win at Villarreal

Mbappe double fires Real Madrid to win at Villarreal

Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.

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Pittsburgh Steelers appoint Mike McCarthy as head coach

Pittsburgh Steelers appoint Mike McCarthy as head coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have appointed veteran Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, the NFL franchise announced Saturday, setting up a potential reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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Republicans eye 'Trump-palooza' convention ahead of US midterms

Republicans eye 'Trump-palooza' convention ahead of US midterms

US President Donald Trump's Republican Party has taken a step closer to staging a highly unusual party convention to prop him up and sell his message to voters ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.

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Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat, says Slot

Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat, says Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot blamed fatigue for his side's first defeat in 14 games as Bournemouth's Amine Adli struck with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch a 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday.

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