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Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final
England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against reigning champions Argentina.
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Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
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Eight killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines
Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least eight people and triggering tsunami warnings.
Resurgent Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev said he was showing "signs of my previous self" after the former world number one eased past Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.
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Cyclist Gee claims ex-team Israel PT seeking millions in damages
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee has claimed that his former team, Israel Premier-Tech, is seeking millions of euros in damages from him after he left them due to his "personal-belief standpoint".
Seven killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines
Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least seven people and triggering tsunami warnings.
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Italian cycling star Viviani to retire
Italian Elia Viviani, an Olympic gold medallist and winner of stages on all three Grand Tours, announced Friday his retirement from professional cycling aged 36.
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Estevao scores twice as five-star Brazil thrash South Korea
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday.
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UN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters
The United Nations on Friday called on Madagascar authorities to avoid unnecessary force against protesters, a day after clashes with police at a youth-led rally in the capital, where deadly unrest has rumbled for two weeks.
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Liam Gallagher, Tyson Fury among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton
Oasis star Liam Gallagher and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury were among the mourners at the funeral of British former world champion Ricky Hatton as Manchester stopped to pay tribute to the "Hitman" on Friday.
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Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semis as Swiatek stunned by Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday as a flawless Jasmine Paolini stunned Iga Swiatek in just 65 minutes.
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Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev eased past world number seven Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure the last place in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals and a date with unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.
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Six killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines
Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering tsunami warnings.
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Moody Blues star John Lodge dead at 82
British singer and guitarist John Lodge, a longtime member of the band The Moody Blues, has died at the age of 82, his family announced on Friday.
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Packed crowd greets NBA return to China after six-year absence
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns met in a sold-out pre-season game in Macau on Friday as fans cheered the NBA's return to China after a six-year absence sparked by a pro-democracy tweet.
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Cycling's Giro d'Italia to start in Bulgaria in 2026: organisers
Next year's Giro d'Italia grand tour will begin in Bulgaria -- a first for the Balkan country -- organisers RCS Sport announced on Friday.
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Ton-up Jaiswal steers dominant India to 318-2 in West Indies Test
Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smacked 173 not out as India moved ominously towards a massive first-innings total in the second Test against the West Indies on Friday.
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Tyson Fury, Liam Gallagher among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Manchester on Friday as stars from the sporting world gathered to bid a final farewell to British former world champion Ricky Hatton.
Venezuela's 'libertadora' Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, a "unifying" figure in what has become a "brutal" state, the Nobel jury said.
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Six killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.
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Art world's 'troublemakers' join forces in 'joyful' London show
They come from a world of underground, even subversive, art, but now US activist Shepard Fairey has joined forces with Britain's Damien Hirst and French street artist Invader with a "joyful" exhibition to show even in dark times there is always hope.
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Premier League ref Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.
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Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, forced to live in hiding in what has become a "brutal" state, the Nobel jury said.
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'Duck' Alcaraz and 'Cow' Federer: China tennis fans delight in nicknames
The tennis world is in China this month with fans getting the chance to cheer on some of the sport's biggest stars.
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Unseeded Rinderknech ousts Auger-Aliassime to reach Shanghai semis
France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Friday as he claimed the scalp of another seed in Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4.
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Jaiswal ton propels India to 220-1 in West Indies Test
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a sparkling century to put India on course for a big total as they reached 220-1 at tea on day one of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday.
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Two killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.
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Schauffele jumps into share of second in Japan
Xander Schauffele moved four shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan after carding a sizzling eight-under-par 63 on Friday.
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Relentless Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over eighth-seeded Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday.
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India lose Rahul after strong start in West Indies Test
India started strongly but lost KL Rahul to reach 94-1 at lunch on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday.
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One killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least one person and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.
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Carmakers face massive UK dieselgate lawsuit
Five major car manufacturers go on trial at London's High Court on Monday in the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal that has rocked the global car industry for a decade.
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Unstoppable Pogacar targets more history at season-ending Il Lombardia
Tadej Pogacar is red-hot favourite to match a feat only ever achieved by cycling icon Eddy Merckx as the Slovenian superstar bids to win the Tour of Lombardy for the fifth consecutive year.
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Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow relishing Top 14 reunion with 'juggernauts' La Rochelle
Stade Francais's ex-New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said he is looking forward to facing former team La Rochelle and their international-packed squad in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
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Australia in 'tight' race to have Cummins fit for Ashes opener
Australia is in a "tight" race to get injured captain Pat Cummins ready for the first Ashes Test in November, coach Andrew McDonald admitted Friday, while insisting he was "still optimistic".
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Giants stun Super Bowl campion Eagles 34-17
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart piloted the New York Giants to a 34-17 NFL victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, handing the reigning Super Bowl champions a second straight NFL defeat.
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Plastic pollution treaty not dead in the water: UN environment chief
The UN's environment chief insists that a landmark global treaty tackling plastic pollution remains achievable, despite talks twice imploding without agreement, and the chair suddenly resigning this week.
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Major quake strikes off southern Philippines
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.
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Dodgers win thriller to advance after Phillies blunder
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a thrilling 2-1 walkfoff victory in extra innings to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies from the Major League Baseball playoffs on Thursday and stay on course for back-to-back World Series crowns.
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Comeback studio Warner takes 'victory lap' amid takeover rumors
In just six months, Warner Bros has gone from ailing Hollywood giant reportedly mulling a leadership change to the industry's hottest studio -- and the rumored target of a $70 billion takeover bid.
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Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas
Sam Kerr is poised to return to international football following a lengthy injury layoff after she was named Friday in Australia's squad to take on Wales and England.