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[French Open] No-nonsense Djokovic knocks out debutant Kovacevic in straight sets
Novak Djokovic launched his quest for a record-breaking 23rd men’s Grand Slam singles title with a no-nonsense 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-1) first-round victory over debutant Aleksandar Kovacevic at the French O…
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[French Open] America’s Sloane Stephens bundle out former world number one Katerina Pliskova
Sloane Stephens relished every moment she spent on her favourite court in the world as the she cruised to a 6-0 6-4 first-round victory over former world number one Katerina Pliskova on Monday to put…
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Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title win – club owner
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti won’t be in charge of the newly crowned Italian champions next season as he has asked to take a break for a year, the club’s owner said. Spalletti has just led Napoli t…
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Chelsea appoints Mauricio Pochettino as manager
Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Monday after the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain manager signed a two-year contract with the option of a furthe…
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Soccer PSG keeper Rico remains in intensive care after riding accident
Paris St Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico remained in intensive care on Monday after being involved in a riding accident while participating in an annual pilgrimage in southern Spain. Rico suffered “a …
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‘Big Three’ in women’s tennis earned the right for recognition – Pegula
World number three Jessica Pegula is not yet a part of the burgeoning “Big Three” rivalry on the women’s tour but the American said Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina had earned the righ…
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Manchester United boss Ten Hag calls for more investment
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called for more investment in the club so they can challenge for trophies after the team finished third in the Premier League this season. United sealed the…
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Paris to ban single-use plastic at 2024 Games
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Friday the city planned to ban single-use plastic when it holds the 2024 Olympic Games as part of efforts to tackle a global plastic pollution crisis. “We have decide…
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Ten Hag backs Sancho to excel at Man United
Jadon Sancho needs to build on the momentum at Manchester United next season after making progress, manager Erik ten Hag said on Friday, as the 23-year-old England forward continues to find his feet …
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Klopp vows to drive any of his players to another club over Champions League miss
Juergen Klopp said he would personally drive any of his players to another club if they wished to leave Liverpool after the Premier League side failed to qualify for the Champions League. Liverpool w…