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Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon
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Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years
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Stokes falls cheaply as England collapse in New Zealand decider
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Sinner ready for Wimbledon defence despite lack of time on grass
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in final practice
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Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
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Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
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England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
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Injured Australian pair Leckie, Italiano out of World Cup
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US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce
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Farmers fear drought as Italy's longest river runs dry
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Thousands expected as Vespa celebrates 80 years in Rome
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Budapest Pride to push for equality after reversed ban
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Pino, Williams injuries mar Spain's World Cup progress
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World Cup fans get taste of American life -- at the mall
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'Struggle continues' in Bolivia's Morales heartland
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World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub
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Bielsa accepts blame for World Cup exit, but says Uruguay deserved more
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Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
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Swiss glaciers facing drastic loss from heatwave: expert
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Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench
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Trump unveils new US passport -- with picture of himself
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US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire
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Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
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Maple Leafs make teen McKenna top pick in NHL Draft
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Injured England defender James to miss Panama game at World Cup
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California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead
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Movie theaters are allies for streamers like us, Apple exec says
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Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash
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DR Congo must take risks to keep World Cup 'dream alive', says Desabre
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Should we fear an AI bubble bust?
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Jangoo, Chase keep West Indies in touch against Sri Lanka
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US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive
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Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
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Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup
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US stocks recover from tech tremors as oil prices fall
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Globalization isn't dead, just 'transformed,' says IMF chief economist
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OpenAI restricts limited release of new model to US only
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Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab early PGA Travelers lead
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Usyk -- pugilist who kept Ukrainian spirits high in darkest days
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Trump blasts 'godless' Democrats in incendiary speech to evangelicals
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Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace
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Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata's winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them through to the last 32 on Thursday.
Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time ever and bring the tiny Caribbean country's run at the tournament to an end.
Spain women's star Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Spanish star Alexia Putellas is to join WSL side London City Lionesses, Michele Kang's women-only club, AFP learned Thursday from a source close to the matter.
WNBA suspends Thomas for fist to Clark's throat
The WNBA has suspended six-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas for one game after the Phoenix Mercury forward jammed her fist into Indiana guard Caitlin Clark's throat.
England showing Premier League edge at World Cup: Eze
Eberechi Eze says England are playing with the Premier League "intensity and passion" demanded by head coach Thomas Tuchel as they seek to wrap up qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.
Yoon grabs early Women's PGA Championship lead with Korda in hunt
Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the clubhouse lead.
France squad look to do grieving Deschamps proud in final World Cup group game
France star Aurelien Tchouameni said his team were aiming to make Didier Deschamps "as proud as possible" as they go into their final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday without their coach, who has returned home to attend his mother's funeral.
Mayweather's Athens fight with Zambidis is off: report
Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition against Greek kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday is off, according to federal court filings obtained by ESPN.
Lawyer says Vondrousova 'should appeal' against four-year ban
The lawyer for Marketa Vondrousova told AFP on Thursday that he believes the former Wimbledon champion "should appeal" against the four-year ban handed down this week for missing a doping control.
Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but keeping options open
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to other teams, but did not rule out leaving Formula One to race in a different series next year.
Czech striker Schick ends international career
Czech striker Patrik Schick said his international career was over on Thursday, hours after the Czech Republic bowed out of the World Cup with a 3-0 loss to Mexico.
Tennis great Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time and she will soon start chemotherapy to combat the disease.
New Zealand's Latham and Conway pile on the runs before Stokes breakthrough
New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway broke a record that had stood for nearly a hundred years before England skipper Ben Stokes marked his return to international duty by sparking a late fightback on the first day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
Dominant Osaka sails into Bad Homburg semis
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka advanced to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany after a dominant victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday.
Hamilton reveals neck injury that hampered debut year with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton on Thursday revealed that he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut season with Ferrari last year – and that it left him in pain for three months.
Rows, drones and 'sorry' Son as South Korea await World Cup fate
There was a row with the media, a drone buzzing a crucial training session and then captain Son Heung-min dropped by a deeply unpopular coach in a gamble that backfired.
Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'.
Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade ast Russell says beware Hamilton
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'.
Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but is keeping options open
Double Formula One champion Fernando Alonso said he was committed to Aston Martin on Thursday despite being linked to othe teams, but did not rule out leaving Formula One to race in a different series next year.
New Zealand make England toil as Stokes returns for series decider
England captain Ben Stokes's endured a frustrating return to international duty as an unbroken opening stand between New Zealand skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway continued to deny the hosts a breakthrough in the third Test at Trent Bridge.
Dominant Osaka cruises into Bad Homburg semis
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is through to the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany after a dominant win over Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday.
IOC votes to continue ski mountaineering for 2030 Games
The International Olympic Committee, meeting in an extraordinary session, on Thursday approved adding ski mountaineering, which made its Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina this year, to the 2030 Winter Games programme.
New Zealand frustrate England as Stokes returns for series decider
England captain Ben Stokes endured a frustrating return to international cricket as New Zealand batted through the opening session of the third Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday without losing a wicket.
Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions
Tunisia's humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup after two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan delt a blow to Eagles of Carthage fans, who say it laid bare years of dysfunction within the football federation.
Stokes straight back into the action as New Zealand bat in 3rd Test
Returning England captain Ben Stokes was straight back into the fray as New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32.
Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday that left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
'We shut up big mouths,' says South Africa's World Cup coach Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the "big mouths" after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday.
Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup's last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina completed a historic hat-trick by progressing to the knockout rounds for the first time.
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.
Clarke fears Scotland 'probably going home' after Brazil World Cup loss
Scotland coach Steve Clarke accepted that his team may be heading home from the World Cup in a few days after completing the group stage with a comprehensive 3-0 loss to Brazil on Wednesday.
Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday his side were focused solely on beating "a very strong" Sweden in their final group match and hoping that would be enough to finish top of Group F.