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'A nice surprise': Marathon man Djokovic revels in Wimbledon epic

'A nice surprise': Marathon man Djokovic revels in Wimbledon epic

Novak Djokovic admitted even he was surprised by his ability to out-last Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic that ranked as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.

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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance

Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance

Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset.

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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.

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US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response

US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response

US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.

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Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster

Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster

Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic on Tuesday as the former champion set up a titanic clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon

Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will face defending champion Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final after the indefatigable Serb ignored a calf injury to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a marathon five-set thriller on Tuesday.

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'Flunked': US soccer seeks answers as World Cup dream shattered

'Flunked': US soccer seeks answers as World Cup dream shattered

Despite hiring an elite coach, talking up a "golden generation" of players and even benefiting from White House pressure to get a striker unbanned, the US dream of a miracle World Cup win on home soil has ended exactly as it did four years ago.

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US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military

US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military

US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.

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Mbappe revels in captain's role for France at World Cup

Mbappe revels in captain's role for France at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe's critics might say he has not always been a true team player but the France superstar is revelling in his role as captain at this World Cup, as he seeks to lead Les Bleus to a third title.

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Messi 'didn't want to go home' as Argentina comeback stuns Egypt

Messi 'didn't want to go home' as Argentina comeback stuns Egypt

Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals were "a release" in what could have been his final international appearance.

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