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McIlroy not trying to be Bryson's best mate with Masters silence

McIlroy not trying to be Bryson's best mate with Masters silence

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that his silent treatment to playing partner Bryson DeChmabeau in the final round of the Masters was about his focus on winning not an insult to his rival.

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Trump admin axes safeguards against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Trump admin axes safeguards against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to scrap limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.

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Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity

Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity

The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress.

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Straka, Hovland, Aberg seek first major win, Ryder Cup spot

Straka, Hovland, Aberg seek first major win, Ryder Cup spot

Austria's Sepp Straka, Norway's Viktor Hovland and Sweden's Ludvig Aberg seek their first major titles at this week's PGA Championship while also trying to impress Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.

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Alcaraz sweeps past Draper and into Italian Open semis, Sabalenka falls

Alcaraz sweeps past Draper and into Italian Open semis, Sabalenka falls

Carlos Alcaraz is feeling good about his tennis after striding into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper as women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out.

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HBO again: Warner's streaming service gets old name back

HBO again: Warner's streaming service gets old name back

Warner's streaming service, the home of hits including "The Last of Us" and "Hacks," is changing its name again -- back to HBO, the company announced Wednesday.

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FIA cuts controversial F1 driver swearing fines

FIA cuts controversial F1 driver swearing fines

Formula One's governing body on Wednesday reduced the controversial penalties dished out to drivers for swearing after a backlash from the grid.

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NHL's Canucks hire Foote as head coach

NHL's Canucks hire Foote as head coach

Adam Foote, a defenseman for 19 NHL seasons, was named coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday after serving as an assistant coach for the club the past three seasons.

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Spain probes ticket fees for Bad Bunny concerts

Spain probes ticket fees for Bad Bunny concerts

Spain's consumer affairs ministry said Wednesday it has opened a probe into the service fees charged during the sale of tickets for reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's 2026 concerts in the country.

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Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday Qatar Airways had placed a "record" order for 160 planes from Boeing, as he signed a raft of deals in Doha alongside Qatar's emir.

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