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Schauffele equals major record low round with 62 to lead PGA

Schauffele equals major record low round with 62 to lead PGA

Xander Schauffele matched the lowest round in major golf history on Thursday, firing a nine-under-par 62 to seize the early lead on the opening day of the PGA Championship.

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Schauffele ties record-low major round with 62 for PGA lead

Schauffele ties record-low major round with 62 for PGA lead

Xander Schauffele matched the lowest round in major golf history on Thursday, firing a nine-under-par 62 to seize the early lead on the opening day of the PGA Championship.

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Slovak PM speaking but serious after shooting, suspected gunman charged

Slovak PM speaking but serious after shooting, suspected gunman charged

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was able to speak but remained in serious condition on Thursday, officials said as police charged a suspect for the attack they called politically motivated.

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Ten Hag warns England's Shaw doubtful for Euro 2024

Ten Hag warns England's Shaw doubtful for Euro 2024

England's Luke Shaw is a major doubt for Euro 2024 after Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said the defender was struggling to be involved in the FA Cup final.

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Swiatek into Rome Open final as trophy record beckons, Paul battles through

Swiatek into Rome Open final as trophy record beckons, Paul battles through

Iga Swiatek won her 11th straight clay-court match on Thursday as the top seed moved closer to another record with a 6-4, 6-3 semi-final defeat of Coco Gauff at the Rome Open, after Tommy Paul earlier survived a chaotic ending to emerge victorious from his quarter-final encounter with Hubert Hurkacz.

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US bank regulator grilled over 'toxic culture' at agency

US bank regulator grilled over 'toxic culture' at agency

US lawmakers attacked the head of a top financial regulator for a second consecutive day on Thursday over his agency's failure to deal with workplace misconduct, including discrimination and sexual harassment.

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Nigeria lawmaker's plan for mass wedding of orphans sparks uproar

Nigeria lawmaker's plan for mass wedding of orphans sparks uproar

A Nigerian state lawmaker's plan to sponsor the marriage of 100 brides orphaned by violence has sparked a row over religious and cultural norms and calls for the courts to intervene.

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'Fighter' Alaphilippe back winning in Giro 12th stage, Pogacar holds lead

'Fighter' Alaphilippe back winning in Giro 12th stage, Pogacar holds lead

Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe got back winning after an injury-plagued two years with a commanding victory in the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday.

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Juve's Allegri suspended two matches after cup final red

Juve's Allegri suspended two matches after cup final red

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri received a two-match Italian Cup suspension on Thursday after being shown a red card during his side's victory in this season's final.

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Hamilton says struggling Mercedes have found 'North Star'

Hamilton says struggling Mercedes have found 'North Star'

Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton offered an upbeat view on Mercedes' future prospects on Thursday when he said the team had finally found their "North Star" in the prolonged effort to develop their car.

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