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Scheffler dominates back nine to win second Masters title

Scheffler dominates back nine to win second Masters title

World number one Scottie Scheffler captured his second Masters title on Sunday, dominating a back-nine shootout for a four-stroke victory at Augusta National.

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Alekna breaks 38-yr-old discus world record

Alekna breaks 38-yr-old discus world record

Mykolas Alekna broke the longest standing world record in men's athletics on Sunday, producing a mammoth 74.35-meter discus throw to shatter the nearly 38-year-old previous best mark.

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Thunder grab top seed in West, LeBron's Lakers one win from NBA playoffs

Thunder grab top seed in West, LeBron's Lakers one win from NBA playoffs

The unexpected Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the Western Conference top seed ahead of the defending champion Denver Nuggets as the NBA regular season wrapped up on Sunday.

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McIlroy says he's so near, yet so far, from major winning form

McIlroy says he's so near, yet so far, from major winning form

Rory McIlroy will have to wait another year for the chance to complete his career grand slam after a disappointing week at the Masters ended with a final round two-over 73 on Sunday.

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How the US helped counter Iran's attack on Israel

How the US helped counter Iran's attack on Israel

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two weeks in which Washington engaged in whirlwind efforts to prepare for the expected violence.

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Lyon come back to win against Brest in 16th minute of injury time

Lyon come back to win against Brest in 16th minute of injury time

An Ainsley Maitland-Niles penalty 16 minutes into second-half added time gave Lyon a stunning 4-3 win against Brest on Sunday, pushing the home team up to within two points of the European spots.

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Scheffler clings to lead as back-nine Masters drama begins

Scheffler clings to lead as back-nine Masters drama begins

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler clung to a one-stroke lead in Sunday's final round of the Masters as the last group made the turn at Augusta National, setting the stage for a tension-packed back-nine shootout.

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Middle East, world cannot 'afford more war': UN chief

Middle East, world cannot 'afford more war': UN chief

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned the international community Sunday against deeper descent into conflict, addressing the Security Council during a meeting over Iran's weekend attack on Israel.

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Knicks edge Bulls in overtime to grab NBA East 2nd seed

Knicks edge Bulls in overtime to grab NBA East 2nd seed

The New York Knicks, fueled by 40 points from Jalen Brunson, edged the Chicago Bulls 120-119 in overtime to grab the second seed in the Eastern Conference on the final day of the NBA regular season on Sunday.

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Vos wins women's Amstel Gold after Wiebes' 'stupid mistake' in early celebration

Vos wins women's Amstel Gold after Wiebes' 'stupid mistake' in early celebration

Marianne Vos grabbed victory on the line in a shortened Amstel Gold women's race on Sunday as Lorena Wiebes sat up, raising her arms in victory, just before the finish.

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