Italy celebrates after ending 28-year wait to return to Euro semifinals

The raucous Italian crowd urged their players on, with chants of "forza Italia" and the Stade de Geneve lit up when Cristiana Girelli found the net twice in the second half.

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Manny Pacquiao embraces underdog status ahead of comeback fight against Barrios

The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he was returning for another opportunity to make history.

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MLB All-Star Game ratings dip in despite dramatic finish

MLB's All-Star event still draws far better than its counterparts.

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Barcelona star Yamal faces probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday

Guests were not permitted to film at the birthday party but a video emerged of a group of people with dwarfism heading into the event.

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Former MLB and NPB pitcher Dan Serafini found guilty of murdering father-in-law

Prosecutors said the fatal incident involved a $1.3 million ranch renovation project and presented text message evidence of the escalation of the disagreement.

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Flag football to make prime-time Olympic debut in Los Angeles

"Flag football will definitely be a hot ticket at the Games," International Federation of American Football President Pierre Trochet has said.

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Euro 2025 group games draw record crowds

The crowd of 34,063 at Switzerland's game against Norway was a record crowd at a Swiss women's national team match.

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