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Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach

Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach

Michael Carrick said he wanted to make Manchester United challengers for major trophies again after the club confirmed him as their new permanent head coach on a two-year contract on Friday.

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Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead

Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead

Alberto Bettiol won the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday while Afonso Eulalio retained the overall lead as the contenders kept their powder dry ahead of a big weekend for the general classification.

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Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.

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Latest Neuer injury 'no danger' for World Cup, say Bayern

Latest Neuer injury 'no danger' for World Cup, say Bayern

Manuel Neuer's latest injury setback will not impact his participation at this summer's World Cup, Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl insisted on Friday.

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Sinner says returning to Roland Garros 'special feeling' after 2025 final

Sinner says returning to Roland Garros 'special feeling' after 2025 final

World number one Jannik Sinner said on Friday that coming back to the home of the French Open was "nice" despite it bringing back memories of the iconic final last year, which he lost in five sets to Carlos Alcaraz.

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Castro backers rally in front of US embassy in Havana

Castro backers rally in front of US embassy in Havana

Thousands of protesters waving Cuban flags rallied in front of the American embassy in Havana on Friday, in a show of support for ex-president Raul Castro following his US indictment.

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PSG defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

PSG defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, on Friday sought to have the case dismissed in court, AFP learned from a source close to the case.

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Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza 'we no longer know'

Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza 'we no longer know'

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.

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Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam.

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Cannes red carpet showstoppers

Cannes red carpet showstoppers

While the Oscars and the Met Ball are one-night wonders, the Cannes Film Festival is the fashion equivalent of an ultra marathon -- 11 days and nights of unrelenting red carpet premieres featuring some of the planet's biggest stars and influencers.

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