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Kyle's 26 years of experience in specialty chemicals, industrial minerals, and polymer industries will help him to lead and execute Formerra's commercial strategy as the Company enters an inflection point driven by commercial investment, global expansion, and accelerated growth.

Rory McIlroy delivered an overwhelming back-nine performance on Sunday for a two-stroke victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am to capture his 27th career US PGA Tour title.

Slovenian star Luka Doncic said Sunday he thought he'd spend his entire NBA career in Dallas, thanking fans in Texas for making it feel like home a day after the Mavericks abruptly traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development, calling it a "criminal organization" on Sunday, sparking fear over the intensity of President Donald Trump's unprecedented scrutiny of the work of the civil service.

Beyonce on Sunday scooped her first ever Grammy in the country categories for her collaboration with Miley Cyrus, as music's premier awards gala began with dozens of prizes handed out before the televised marquee event.

Late US president Jimmy Carter on Sunday won a posthumous Grammy Award -- his fourth -- for best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording for a collection of his final Sunday school lessons in Georgia.

The Dallas Mavericks, rocked by the sudden trade of superstar Luka Doncic and wracked by injuries, were blown out 144-101 by the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Noah Lyles powered to victory in the men's 60m while fellow Olympic champion Grant Holloway extended his 11-year unbeaten streak with victory in the 60m hurdles at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix meeting in Boston on Sunday.

Belgium secured a controversial victory in Davis Cup qualifying when Chile's Cristian Garin refused to continue in the decisive rubber after being painfully knocked down by his opponent, Zizou Bergs, on Sunday.

Mexican agricultural and auto-parts producers called Sunday for "dialogue" to head off the trade war prompted by US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

Inter Milan were given a let off on Sunday when they snatched a late 1-1 derby draw with AC Milan while league leaders Napoli were held by a late goal at Roma.

Aston Villa signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season on Sunday to end the England international's exile under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Marseille strengthened their grip on second place in Ligue 1 as Luis Henrique's late strike sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over Lyon at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.

Canadian director Chris Nash won the top prize on Sunday at France's Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival with "In a Violent Nature", a slasher flick about a serial killer who returns from the dead.

South Korea's Kim A-lim held off top-ranked Nelly Korda over Sunday's final holes to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the season-opening LPGA Tournament of Champions.

Namibia captain Peter Shalulile scored twice as leaders Mamelodi Sundowns hammered Golden Arrows 4-0 on Sunday for their biggest win in the South African Premiership this season.

Georgian police arrested two opposition leaders during a street protest against the ruling party Sunday, a moved quickly denounced by the European Union, which denounced Tbilisi's "brutal crackdown".

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is hoping his injury-ravaged squad are beginning to get the help they need after snapping a seven-game Premier League winless run with a 2-0 victory at Brentford.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison defended the jaw-dropping trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis on Sunday as a shellshocked NBA struggled to comprehend the deal.

Pep Guardiola slammed "fragile" Manchester City for surrendering in the closing stages of their humiliating 5-1 defeat against title-chasing Arsenal on Sunday.

Inter Milan snatched a last-gap 1-1 derby draw with AC Milan on Sunday after Stefan De Vrij rammed home a stoppage-time equaliser to save the Serie A champions from an undeserved defeat.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is worried Lisandro Martinez's season might be over after the Argentine was stretchered off in a 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday to move within six points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, with Victor Boniface scoring a goal just days after his move to Saudi Arabia collapsed.

Fledgling Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast dismissed talk of a rivalry with Jack Crowley as "outside noise" after marking his Six Nations debut with a win over England.

John Stones apologised to the Manchester City support for the English champions' second-half collapse in a 5-1 humbling at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday.

Universal's new superhero comedy "Dog Man," based on a hugely popular series of graphic novels for kids, bounded to the top of the North American box office this weekend, analysts said Sunday.

Canadian border cities were left saddened and angered on Sunday over US President Donald Trump's move to impose steep tariffs, with the mayor of Sarnia, Ontario likening the rift to a "failing marriage."

Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday to move six points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, with Victor Boniface scoring a goal just days after his move to Saudi Arabia collapsed.

Arsenal beat Manchester City 5-1 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive on Sunday, while Manchester United slumped to another meek 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal kept alive their Premier League title challenge with a 5-1 demolition of dismal Manchester City on Sunday as the troubled champions endured another humiliation in their season from hell.

The Dallas Mavericks welcomed Anthony Davis to the franchise on Sunday following the blockbuster deal that will see Luka Doncic move to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most jaw-dropping trades in NBA history.