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Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.

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Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame

Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame

Casual conversations with superstars and autograph-hungry fans are 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca's new normal, but he's determined to stay grounded as he strives for tennis greatness.

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US and European stocks gyrate on tariffs and growth

US and European stocks gyrate on tariffs and growth

Wall Street stocks resumed their downward slide on Thursday amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's shifting trade policy, while European bourses advanced following an ECB interest rate cut.

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Deja vu on the Moon: Private US spaceship again lands awkwardly

Deja vu on the Moon: Private US spaceship again lands awkwardly

Second time unlucky: A US company's lunar lander appears to have touched down at a wonky angle on Thursday, an embarrassing repeat of its previous mission's less-than-perfect landing last year.

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Brazilian teen Fonseca into Indian Wells second round

Brazilian teen Fonseca into Indian Wells second round

Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 on Thursday and reach the second round at Indian Wells.

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Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback

Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback

US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a temporary rollback to steep tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, providing some reprieve to companies and consumers after sustained blowback on global markets.

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Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten

Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten

Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

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California's Democratic governor says trans women in sports 'unfair'

California's Democratic governor says trans women in sports 'unfair'

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed opposition Wednesday to transgender women competing in women's sports, becoming the highest profile Democrat to break from the party's stance on trans rights.

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Goodall, Shatner to receive environmentalist awards from Sierra Club

Goodall, Shatner to receive environmentalist awards from Sierra Club

Jane Goodall and William Shatner are set to receive honors from the Sierra Club, the major environmental group said Thursday, at a time when climate and conservation protections are being drastically rolled back in the United States.

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Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy

Dingwall glad to be 'the glue' of England's back-line against Italy

Fraser Dingwall wants to be "the glue" of England's back division as they look to beat Italy in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday after being recalled to Test duty for the first time in a year.

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