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Sinner reaches Italian Open final and Alcaraz showdown

Sinner reaches Italian Open final and Alcaraz showdown

Jannik Sinner gave tennis fans what they wanted on Friday by setting up an Italian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz after beating Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3.

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France's Pavon delivers career major low 65 to contend at PGA

France's Pavon delivers career major low 65 to contend at PGA

Matthieu Pavon fired a bogey-free six-under-par 65 to soar into contention at the PGA Championship, matching some French major golf history in the process.

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Villa sink Spurs to bolster bid to reach Champions League

Villa sink Spurs to bolster bid to reach Champions League

Aston Villa bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League as they beat Tottenham 2-0 to climb into the Premier League's top five on Friday.

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Extra work, new caddie has Homa achieving major feats at PGA

Extra work, new caddie has Homa achieving major feats at PGA

Max Homa fired the lowest major round of his career, a sizzling seven-under par 64, to leap into contention on Friday at the PGA Championship despite a new caddie and swing issues.

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Salah slams 'harsh' Liverpool fans for jeering Alexander-Arnold

Salah slams 'harsh' Liverpool fans for jeering Alexander-Arnold

Mohamed Salah has slammed "harsh" Liverpool fans for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in his first appearance after announcing he will leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season.

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Vegas closes with double bogey  but still leads by two at PGA

Vegas closes with double bogey but still leads by two at PGA

Jhonattan Vegas, chasing his first major title, kept a two-stroke clubhouse lead in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship despite Matthieu Pavon and Max Homa making epic charges at Quail Hollow.

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US Fed plans to cut workforce by 10% in next 'couple of years'

US Fed plans to cut workforce by 10% in next 'couple of years'

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told staff on Friday that the bank plans to cut its workforce by around 10 percent in "the next couple of years," according to a memo seen by AFP.

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NWSL says should have stopped game after King collapse

NWSL says should have stopped game after King collapse

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) said on Friday that it was a mistake to carry on playing last week's game between Angel City and the Utah Royals following the collapse of defender Savy King.

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Ravers revel in Cannes spotlight with thumping 'Sirat'

Ravers revel in Cannes spotlight with thumping 'Sirat'

Real ravers picked from obscurity to act in Cannes festival hit "Sirat" said they were delighted Friday to showcase their free-party world of drugs, trance music and travel.

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'Fortnite' unavailable on Apple devices worldwide

'Fortnite' unavailable on Apple devices worldwide

Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a battle between the tech titan and publisher Epic Games.

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