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Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles

Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles

The superstar pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning debut Tuesday, shrugging off early cobwebs in the opening round of the US Open's mixed doubles tournament.

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 United States of Dolly: how a country queen bridged America's divide

United States of Dolly: how a country queen bridged America's divide

The death of country music icon Dolly Parton, who kept her distance from the political debates gripping America, offered a rare moment of unity to a divided nation on Tuesday.

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Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year

Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Tuesday as Manchester City's Khadija Shaw scooped the women's award for the second time.

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PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return

PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return

The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the struggling breakaway tour, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp said Tuesday.

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Dolly Parton: quotes on life, love and music

Dolly Parton: quotes on life, love and music

Country music legend Dolly Parton, who has died at the age of 80, was certainly never at a loss for words -- she estimated that she wrote 3,000 songs over the course of her long career.

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Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry

Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry

Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.

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Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in 'powerful signal' over child safety

Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in 'powerful signal' over child safety

Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies.

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Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Johannesburg Lions

Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Johannesburg Lions

Centre Rieko Ioane played a key role as New Zealand came from 18 points behind to defeat the Lions franchise 41-35 in Johannesburg on Tuesday and maintain a perfect tour record.

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Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options

Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options

Manchester United further bolstered their midfield with the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a reported £70 million ($95 million) fee on Tuesday.

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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the American country music singer who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become a US cultural giant with hits like "Jolene" and "Coat of Many Colors," has died at 80, her family said Tuesday.

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