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US court allows sale of conspiracy theorist's assets but spares business

US court allows sale of conspiracy theorist's assets but spares business

A US judge on Friday approved the liquidation of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' personal assets, setting the stage for the repayment of a fraction of the nearly $1.5 billion in damages he owes families whose loved ones were killed in a school shooting.

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US Open leader Aberg living the dream in first pro year

US Open leader Aberg living the dream in first pro year

Ludvig Aberg's meteoric rise in his first year as a professional golfer includes two top-fight wins, a runner-up Masters finish and now the midway lead at the US Open.

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Aberg grinds to one-stroke US Open lead as Scheffler struggles

Aberg grinds to one-stroke US Open lead as Scheffler struggles

Sweden's Ludwig Aberg grinded his way to a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US Open while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and other favorites struggled at punishing Pinehurst.

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Three swimmers in China doping scandal failed earlier tests: report

Three swimmers in China doping scandal failed earlier tests: report

Three Chinese swimmers amongst 23 involved in a drug scandal ahead of the Tokyo Olympics had tested positive for banned substances in separate cases several years earlier, the New York Times reported on Friday.

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Ewing, Kim lead by two at LPGA Meijer Classic

Ewing, Kim lead by two at LPGA Meijer Classic

Ally Ewing fired a brilliant bogey-free nine-under-par 63 to grab a share of the lead with Australia's Grace Kim at the halfway stage of the LPGA Meijer Classic on Friday.

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Frustrated Scheffler tosses clubs in birdie-less 74 at US Open

Frustrated Scheffler tosses clubs in birdie-less 74 at US Open

Scottie Scheffler, the world's most dominant golfer, was so frustrated Friday at the US Open that he flipped a putter in the air and slammed a driver to the ground.

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Nagelsmann says thumping of Scotland a 'first step'

Nagelsmann says thumping of Scotland a 'first step'

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side understood Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener was just a "first step" for the tournament hosts.

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Nagelsmann says Scotland thumping a 'first step'

Nagelsmann says Scotland thumping a 'first step'

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side understood Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener was just a "first step" for the tournament hosts.

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'We've let ourselves down' says Scotland coach Clarke

'We've let ourselves down' says Scotland coach Clarke

Scotland coach Steve Clarke said his team had to quickly forget Friday's 5-1 rout by Euro 2024 hosts Germany in the tournament opener after admitting the "game ran away from us".

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South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected after coalition deal

South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected after coalition deal

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term on Friday, after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government.

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