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Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'

Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday.

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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener

Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five apiece wickets as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

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Lake Zurich sees water level hit record low amid drought

Lake Zurich sees water level hit record low amid drought

Lake Zurich's water level sank to its lowest level in 75 years on Wednesday, official measurements showed, as a drawn-out drought also took a toll on a range of other major Swiss lakes.

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Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard

Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard

Frank Lampard has challenged Coventry to follow his survival blueprint as the Sky Blues prepare for their first Premier League game in 25 years against champions Arsenal on Friday.

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Merck and Moderna's tailored cancer drug curbs melanoma recurrence in trial

Merck and Moderna's tailored cancer drug curbs melanoma recurrence in trial

US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday an experimental melanoma drug that delivers treatment tailored to a patient's specific tumor prevented the cancer from returning in a large clinical trial.

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Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah

Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros ($71 million).

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Referees chief Webb wants clamp-down on Premier League set-piece grappling

Referees chief Webb wants clamp-down on Premier League set-piece grappling

Premier League clubs have been warned to expect a tougher stance from officials on grappling and holding at set-pieces in the new season.

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Robinson makes history as Pakistan collapse against England

Robinson makes history as Pakistan collapse against England

Ollie Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England as the recalled seamer gave the hosts the advantage on the first day against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.

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Alvarez can win back Atletico fans in two games: club chief

Alvarez can win back Atletico fans in two games: club chief

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said Wednesday wantaway striker Julian Alvarez can win over the club's fans in just two matches.

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France recalls rare disease drug Tavneos after deaths

France recalls rare disease drug Tavneos after deaths

A drug called Tavneos used to treat rare autoimmune diseases will be pulled from the shelves in France, the country's medicine watchdog said Wednesday, after it was linked to 20 deaths in Japan.

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