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Federer hopes to avoid three-set matches ahead of Wimbledon
HALLE WESTFALEN:
Roger Federer said he was hoping for some easier victories after a battling 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the last four of the ATP event in Halle for the 15th time.
World number three Federer is chasing a record-extending tenth title on the Halle grass as he warms up for Wimbledon next month, but has had to scrap to stay in the tournament this ... |
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USA advance with Sweden win, Cameroon snatch dramatic last 16 spot
LE HAVRE:
The United States made it a perfect three wins out of three at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday by beating Sweden 2-0 to top Group F, while Ajara Nchout fired Cameroon into the last 16 with a last-gasp winner.
The Americans will continue their bid to defend their world title against Spain in Reims on Monday after a win that saw them make it 18 goals for the tournament and break the... |
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White leads England to victory, Scotland suffer World Cup heartache
Two goals by Ellen White saw England beat Japan 2-0 and secure top spot in their group at the women’s World Cup on Wednesday, but Scotland were eliminated from the tournament in dramatic, heartbreaking fashion.
England were already through to the last 16 before facing the former winners Japan in Nice, yet White’s double allowed them to clinch first place in Group D with a maximum nine points.
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Marta dedicates World Cup record to 'anyone fighting for equality'
VALENCIENNES:
Marta secured her place among the legends of football on Tuesday after the Brazilian become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer in the 1-0 win against Italy in Valenciennes.
“This record doesn’t belong to me, it belongs to all of us,” said the 33-year-old after crashing home a penalty with 16 minutes left to score her 17th World Cup goal.
“I share it with anyone fighting ... |
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$18 million tax trouble: Neymar mansions put to freeze by Brazil authorities
SAO PAULO:
Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar’s off-pitch woes continue to mount, as Brazilian tax authorities put a freeze on dozens of his mansions and other properties amid a long-running tax dispute, local media reported Monday.
The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper reported that Brazilian authorities blocked 36 properties in Brazil as they seek 69 million reais ($18 million) in back taxes.
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Pakistan set ‘unwanted’ World Cup record
Pakistan have failed to perform in accordance with expectations, during the ongoing 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in England and Wales, which means that they have set an unwanted record in the mega event.
The century opening stand between KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, during Pakistan’s clash against India in Manchester, was the second time Pakistan conceded an opening partners... |
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Toyota locks out Le Mans front row
LE MANS:
Toyota locked out the front row for the Le Mans 24 Hours Race after qualifying on Thursday.
The Japanese manufacturer, who triumphed in the race in 2018, saw the Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez set the fastest time.
Behind them were teammates Sebastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso, the title-winning combination of 12 months ago.
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Raptors hold off Warriors in Game 6 thriller to clinch first championship
OAKLAND, Calif. — The more the Toronto Raptors were around Kawhi Leonard this season, the more they took on his personality.
By time the playoffs arrived, the Raptors were all business — resolute, relentless, resilient with a stone-faced calm. Never rattled, not even on the road against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
"His demeanor has kind of taken a big part of our team," Rapt... |
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USA thrash 13 past Thailand ahead of France return to action
REIMS:
The United States began their trophy defence in scintillating style with 13-0 Women’s World Cup thrashing of Thailand in a ruthless demonstration of strength to potential quarter-final opponents and hosts France, who return to action on Wednesday against Norway.
Three-time champions USA scored 10 goals in the second half in Reims on Tuesday as they eclipsed Germany’s 11-0 win over Arge... |
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Germany star Marozsan to miss Spain clash
BERLIN:
Germany’s star player Dzsenifer Marozsan has been ruled out of her side’s crucial Women’s World Cup clash with Spain on Wednesday due to a foot injury, assistant coach Britta Carlsen said.
Marozsan, 27, suffered a blow to her right foot during Germany’s opening 1-0 win over China last Saturday, leading to doubts over whether she could play in a potentially decisive Group B game on Wed... |
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