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Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell

Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell

Championship leading Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli set the pace on Friday ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in an incident-hit extended opening practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Klaasen helps Hyderabad past Bangalore

Klaasen helps Hyderabad past Bangalore

A powerhouse batting display, headlined by three frenetic half-centuries, set up Sunrisers Hyderabad’s comprehensive 55-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, though it wasn’t enough to secure them a top-two finish as both teams completed their league engagements on 18 points apiece.

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Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title

Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title

Coco Gauff is keen to sidestep any pressure that might come with starting Roland Garros as the defending women's champion as she returns to the site of her most consistent Grand Slam success.

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Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says Kompany

Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said former mentor Pep Guardiola, who announced on Friday he is leaving Manchester City, gave him the belief to become a manager.

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Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise.

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Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros

Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros

Rafael Jodar may share the same first name and nationality as Roland Garros' greatest ever champion but the Spanish teenager told reporters Friday that he wants to do things his way as he prepares to make his Grand Slam debut on clay.

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Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts

Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts

Stan Wawrinka says he is considering giving the famous pair of shorts he wore en route to the 2015 French Open title a final wear at his farewell Roland Garros, but he will have to ask to borrow them back from the tournament's on-site museum.

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Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'

Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'

Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart.

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SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday

SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday

Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt another launch of its mammoth Starship rocket Friday, after the previous evening's try was called off over technical issues.

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Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they battle to avoid a first relegation in 49 years on Sunday.

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