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In Venezuela, cars that erupt in flames have drivers on edge
Venezuelan taxi driver Jose Faria's burnt face and arms are wrapped in bandages. His vehicle was one of dozens to spontaneously burst into flames in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in an alarming phenomenon blamed on poor fuel quality.
Bayern and Dortmund enter final straight of title battle just a point apart
After returning to the top of the table, title hopefuls Bayern Munich turn their focus to their traditional whipping boys Werder Bremen on Saturday.
City host Allardyce's Leeds as Arsenal face Newcastle test
Manchester City can take a decisive step towards a third consecutive Premier League title this weekend as they face struggling Leeds while Arsenal make a daunting trip to Newcastle.
Osasuna hunt for first trophy in Copa del Rey final against giants Madrid
The romance of the Cup heads to Seville on Saturday when Osasuna, who have never won a major trophy in their 103-year history, look to break their duck in the Copa del Rey final against the mighty Real Madrid, who have won them all several times over.
NBA's Doncic to pay for Serbia shooting funerals: report
NBA superstar Luka Doncic has committed to pay for the funerals of eight children and a security guard killed in a Belgrade elementary school mass shooting, ESPN reported Thursday.
US authorities probe Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank collapse
US authorities are investigating Goldman Sachs' work for Silicon Valley Bank in connection with the events surrounding the California bank's collapse, Goldman disclosed in a securities filing Thursday.
England's Fleetwood grabs PGA lead at Quail Hollow
England's Tommy Fleetwood closed with back-to-back birdies to fire a bogey-free, six-under par 65 and grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the PGA Wells Fargo Championship.
Rising iPhone sales help Apple beat forecasts
Apple on Thursday said iPhone sales and money made from services powered quarterly earnings that beat forecasts, despite inflation pressure and the slowing global economy.
American rookie Sargeant faces 'big hurdle' in home debut
American rookie Logan Sargeant grew up racing cars in Florida, but that background will count for little as he faces his first race on the Grand Prix track in Miami.
Forte spearheads Pletcher's challenge for third Kentucky Derby crown
Trainer Todd Pletcher goes for a third Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday when he sends early favorite Forte out in the 149th edition of the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.
NBA Bucks fire Budenholzer after first-round playoff exit
Mike Budenholzer was fired on Thursday as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, ousted after a first-round playoff exit only two years after guiding them to their first NBA crown in 50 years.
Napoli emulate Maradona after ending long Serie A title wait
Napoli finally ended their long wait to win Serie A on Thursday, joining late club icon Diego Maradona in the history books by being crowned Italian champions with a record-equalling five matches to play.
Carrie Fisher's Walk of Fame star provokes family wars
Late "Star Wars" actor Carrie Fisher was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Thursday, in a ceremony overshadowed by a bitter feud among her family.
Sabalenka plots Swiatek revenge in Madrid final, Tsitsipas out
Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday and then plotted revenge on world number one Iga Swiatek.
F1 needs to 'do better' to avoid boring fans says Hamilton
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says the sport must "do better" to create tighter competition amid fears that Red Bull's domination could result in boredom.
Last-gasp Brighton beat Man Utd to avenge FA Cup defeat
Brighton gained sweet revenge on Thursday for their defeat by Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Alexis Mac Allister converting a 99th-minute penalty to dent the visitors' Champions League hopes.
Peace deal 'within reach' in Armenia-Azerbaijan talks
A peace deal to end Armenia and Azerbaijan's three-decade-old dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave is "within reach" after four days of talks in Washington, US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Thursday.
Venezuelan mayor arrested for slamming 'horrific' mural painted by autistic kids
A Venezuelan mayor was arrested Thursday on hate crime charges following an outcry after he described a mural painted by autistic children as "horrific."
Birthday girl Sabalenka into Madrid final, Tsitsipas out
Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday and then plotted revenge on world number one Iga Swiatek.
'Overwhelmed' Osimhen will never forget Napoli's title triumph
Victor Osimhen said Thursday that he will never forget winning Napoli's first Serie A title in over three decades after his goal finally pushed southern Italy's biggest club over the line.
Carrie Fisher's Walk of Fame star provokes family wars wars
Late "Star Wars" actor Carrie Fisher was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Thursday, in a ceremony overshadowed by a bitter feud among her family.
US regional banks tumble as Europe digests another ECB rate hike
US regional banks endured another torrid day in the financial markets Thursday, after European stocks slid as traders digested a further interest rate hike from the European Central Bank.
Naples explodes with joy after long-awaited Scudetto win
After 33 years of waiting, it was always going to be a big party.
Brighton beat Man Utd to avenge FA Cup defeat
Brighton gained sweet revenge for their defeat to Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final on Thursday as Alexis Mac Allister scored from the spot in the dying seconds to earn a 1-0 win.
Napoli end 33-year wait for Serie A title
Napoli finally ended their long wait to win Italy's Serie A on Thursday after a 1-1 draw at Udinese secured their third league title with a record-equalling five games to play.
Napoli's unsung heroes also deserving of title glory
While Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have stolen the show this season, Napoli's title triumph has been a team effort, spearheaded by their two attacking stars but backed up by diligent lesser names capable nonetheless of playing sparkling football.
Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia rubbing shoulders with Maradona, but for how long?
Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stand alongside Diego Maradona as Napoli greats after powering southern Italy's biggest football club to just their third Serie A title.
Luciano Spalletti, the wine-loving eccentric who ended Napoli's years of hurt
Napoli's historic Serie A title might be victory for some of Europe's most passionate, long-suffering fans and a downtrodden city, but it is also personal triumph for Luciano Spalletti, the man they said could not win.
New York and California attorneys general launch NFL probe
Attorneys General in New York and California announced Thursday they have launched a joint investigation into allegations of NFL employment discrimination and a hostile work environment.
UN short $24 mn to fund operation to prevent Yemen oil disaster
The United Nations is short nearly $24 million needed to safely remove oil from an abandoned tanker off Yemen's coast, officials said Thursday, urging donors to stump up the remaining funds.
US regional banks sink again as reassurances fall flat
Shares of PacWest Bancorp were in free fall Thursday after the lender's attempt to reassure investors fell flat amid another pummeling of US regional bank stocks.
Bernie Sanders pushes for $17-an-hour US minimum wage
Leftist US senator Bernie Sanders announced a bill Thursday to raise the national minimum wage to $17 an hour, reigniting the battle for better pay standards as workers see pandemic-era gains erased by runaway inflation.