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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source

England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source

England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to an earlier kickoff time due to the risk of storms and flooding, a source close to the arrangements said.

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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi League champions announced on Friday.

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Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela's double earthquakes demanded help on Friday to recover their bodies as uncertainty grows over the death toll from the tragedy.

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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her bid for a maiden Wimbledon title with an impressive straight-sets victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday.

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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

Serena and Venus Williams team up in the women's doubles at Wimbledon on Saturday for the first time since winning their sixth title 10 years ago, while reigning singles champion Iga Swiatek faces Filipina history-maker Alexandra Eala.

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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

A brutal heatwave hit peak temperatures across the eastern United States on Friday, straining power grids, threatening World Cup matches and playing havoc with celebrations for America's 250th independence anniversary.

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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

A beaming Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years with a vintage display for Ferrari at Silverstone on Friday as he topped every session and took pole position for Saturday's sprint at the British Grand Prix.

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LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star

LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star

Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

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England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress

England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress

England must confront a fanatical home crowd and the weight of World Cup history when they enter the lion's den of Mexico's Azteca Stadium for one of the ties of the tournament on Sunday.

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Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap

Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap

Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix with a supreme qualifying lap in his Ferrari to beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds.

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