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Baldwin clan shun media scrum as 'Rust' trial commences

Baldwin clan shun media scrum as 'Rust' trial commences

"Mr Baldwin, are you worried this will end in jail time?" asked an Australian reporter, as the Hollywood actor arrived at a New Mexico courthouse Tuesday with his wife and young child.

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WADA cleared in Chinese swimmers case: investigation

WADA cleared in Chinese swimmers case: investigation

The World Anti-Doping Agency did not show "favouritism" towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug, an independent report said on Tuesday.

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Gambhir, the cricketer and ex-politician looking to take India forward

Gambhir, the cricketer and ex-politician looking to take India forward

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir carries with him the hopes of the cricket-crazy nation fresh from World Cup glory, a flamboyant batsman turned politician who must now mentor old rivals.

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Medvedev stuns top-ranked Sinner to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Medvedev stuns top-ranked Sinner to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in five sets on Tuesday to reach a second successive Wimbledon semi-final, subduing the gallant challenge of the Italian, who suffered a worrying mid-match health scare.

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French decathlon medal hope Mayer in fight to make Olympics

French decathlon medal hope Mayer in fight to make Olympics

Kevin Mayer, whose decathlon silver was France's sole athletics medal of the Tokyo Olympics, said Tuesday he would "use every minute" in his bid to bounce back from injury in time for the Paris Games.

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Strauss says England right to call time on Anderson's Test career

Strauss says England right to call time on Anderson's Test career

Andrew Strauss believes England have made the right decision to bring James Anderson's celebrated Test career to an end, with the clock "ticking" for the 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia.

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Peru prosecutors seek 30 years in jail for Keiko Fujimori

Peru prosecutors seek 30 years in jail for Keiko Fujimori

Peru's prosecution on Tuesday requested a jail term of 30 years and 10 months for three-time presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, who is on trial for corruption.

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Bordeaux relegated to third tier amid Fenway takeover talks

Bordeaux relegated to third tier amid Fenway takeover talks

Cash-strapped Bordeaux, who are in talks with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, were provisionally relegated to the third division on Tuesday because of lack of financial guarantees, the French football league (LFP) announced.

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Philipsen edges Girmay in sprint for Tour de France stage 10

Philipsen edges Girmay in sprint for Tour de France stage 10

Belgian Jasper Philipsen won a mass sprint ahead of Eritrean Biniam Girmay on stage 10 of the Tour de France on Tuesday after a flat 187.3km ride south from Orleans.

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West Indies captain Brathwaite urges debutant Louis to 'think big' against England

West Indies captain Brathwaite urges debutant Louis to 'think big' against England

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has encouraged debutant Mikyle Louis to put no limits on his ambitions ahead of facing England at Lord's.

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