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Douglass breaks 50m free world record at Indy Pro Swim

Douglass breaks 50m free world record at Indy Pro Swim

Kate Douglass surged home in 23.59sec to break Sarah Sjostrom's 50m freestyle world record in a scintillating final at the Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis on Friday.

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World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'

World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'

Striker Alexander Isak will get "stronger and stronger" and is smiling again, Sweden coach Graham Potter said Friday in a World Cup warning to defences.

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Tunisia coach says 'I am no wizard' after World Cup SOS call

Tunisia coach says 'I am no wizard' after World Cup SOS call

New Tunisia coach Herve Renard said Friday only hard work and unity will save their World Cup, adding: "I am no wizard."

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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds

USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds

The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil prepared to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.

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USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.

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Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final

Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final

France superstar Antoine Dupont was at his influential best as Toulouse hammered Racing 92 71-17 in a record score on Friday to reach next week's French Top 14 final.

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Niemann fires 65 at US Open after upsetting two-shot penalty

Niemann fires 65 at US Open after upsetting two-shot penalty

Joaquin Niemann scored better angry and unprepared than most players with perfect preparation in Friday's second round of the US Open after learning of a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club.

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Canada star Kone to miss rest of World Cup after surgery: team

Canada star Kone to miss rest of World Cup after surgery: team

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone surgery after suffering a broken leg in his team's defeat of Qatar and will miss the remainder of the World Cup, the Canadian team confirmed Friday.

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Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup

Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match at World Cup

Spain star Lamine Yamal said Friday it is "too soon" for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, ahead of the European champions' World Cup game against Saudi Arabia.

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Confident Fitzpatrick makes a run at another US Open title

Confident Fitzpatrick makes a run at another US Open title

England's Matt Fitzpatrick has already enjoyed three confidence-boosting triumphs this season, so it's no wonder he likes his chances of capturing his second US Open crown in five years.

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