Red Bull's Max Verstappen is seen with teammates after winning the constructors championship at Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Japan, on September 24, 2023

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Glum mood overhangs China's Asian Games

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This screengrab taken of a video released by CCTV on June 20, 2019 shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during their meeting in North Korea's capital Pyongyang. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang on JUne 20 during a historic visit to burnish an uneasy alliance, with the two men each facing challenges of their own with US President Donald Trump.

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North Korean athletes to participate in the Asian Games in China

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Young Garuda qualifies for 2024 U-23 Asia Cup after win over Turkmenistan

The Tuesday win against Turkmenistan brings Indonesia to the top of Group K in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifier, putting the Southeast Asian team closer to its debut in Asia’s premier youth soccer tournament.

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Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the US Open on September 9, 2023.

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Germany's Franz Wagner and Isaac Bonga celebrate after beating United States in a semifinal match of FIBA World Cup 2023 in Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines on September 8, 2023.

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Germany score massive upset over US in FIBA World Cup semis

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Injured Momota out of Asian Games

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Xander Schauffele still wins while losing the Fedex Cup

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Players mixed on idea of future WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

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Spain team quits as federation boss refuses to resign in kiss scandal

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Spain's Jennifer Hermoso celebrates after winning the World Cup.

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Spain's Hermoso defends Rubiales kiss at Women's World Cup

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Spain defeats England to claim first World Cup title

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Clash of styles as England, Spain eye Women's World Cup summit

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Sweden players celebrate with their bronze medals after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup third place play-off soccer match between Sweden and Australia at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on Aug. 19, 2023.

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Sweden take third place to spoil Australia's World Cup party

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour.

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Tommy Fleetwood of England plays a shot from a bunker on the 16th hole during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on Aug. 13, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee, the United States.

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British golfer Fleetwood gunning for glory on PGA Tour

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England's team celebrates winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Aug. 16, 2023.

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Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain

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Spain's players celebrate their win in the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final soccer match between Spain and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland on Aug. 15, 2023.

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Carmona's late stunner takes Spain into maiden Women's World Cup final

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Jokowi gives honorary award to FIFA president Infantino

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Australia's World Cup exploits will leave legacy, coach says

The Matildas came through a penalty shootout crammed with twists and turns to beat France 7-6 on Saturday in Brisbane and set up a clash with the Lionesses.

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French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he attends a ceremony held by the statue of Gen. Charles de Gaulle in Paris on May 8, 2023, to mark the 78th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) against the Nazis and the end of the European theater of World War II.

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'Nothing personal': Macron sides with Australia over England in World Cup

Macron made his bold diplomatic move after Australia knocked out France in a thrilling 7-6 penalty shoot-out in Brisbane on Saturday to reach the last four for the first time in their history.

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Mbappe reinstated into PSG first team squad

PSG began their title defence at home to Lorient on Saturday, with Mbappe watching the goalless draw from the stands alongside new signing and fellow World Cup winner Ousmane Dembele, who had completed his transfer to Paris earlier in the day.

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Australia players react during the penalty shootout during the 2023 Women's World Cup quarterfinal match against France at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 12, 2023.

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'Heart and soul and passion': Coach hails Australia's history-makers

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Japan coach tells team to 'be proud' after World Cup exit

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Greece's Antetokounmpo to miss basketball World Cup

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Indonesian para taekwondo athlete Muhammad Rizki competes on Dec. 5 at the 2021 Asian Youth Para Games in Manama, Bahrain.

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Indonesia eyes bigger wins on world para taekwondo stage

The national governing body for taekwondo is upping its training game, including for referees, to bag bigger wins at international para taekwondo tournaments.

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