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Jamaican sprinter Thompson-Herah and Norwegian 400m hurdler Warholm named World Athletes of the Year

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah and Norway's Karsten Warholm were crowned World Athletes of the Year on Wednesday after both produced astonishing, ground-breaking performances at the Olympic Games and beyond.

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Mbappé named French team’s captain after Hugo Lloris retirement

Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday.

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Barca beats Real Madrid in dramatic Clasico to strike title blow

Barcelona snatched a 2-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid with Franck Kessie's late goal Sunday to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga.

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France resoundingly beat Wales, but lose Six Nations title to Ireland

Defending champion France completed its Six Nations campaign by scoring five tries in an entertaining 41-28 win against Wales, but it wasn't enough to retain the title as Ireland beat England 29-16 later Saturday to clinch a Grand Slam.