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Alcaraz off the mark in Toronto, Monfils stuns Tsitsipas

Alcaraz off the mark in Toronto, Monfils stuns Tsitsipas

Carlos Alcaraz won his 13th ATP match in a row as the world number one began the Toronto Masters by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Wednesday.

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Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching

Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching

The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".

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England face Colombia test, Japan eye Women's World Cup semi-finals

England face Colombia test, Japan eye Women's World Cup semi-finals

The Women's World Cup is down to the last eight, with European champions England widely seen as the favourites to lift the trophy following the elimination of holders the United States.

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Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again

Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again

Disney on Wednesday reported a loss for the most recent quarter, with the number of subscribers to its streaming service shrinking again, but a pledge to crack down on password sharing sent shares higher in after-market trades.

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Hooper to be cut from Wallabies World Cup squad: reports

Hooper to be cut from Wallabies World Cup squad: reports

Australia co-captain Michael Hooper will likely be left out of the Wallabies' World Cup squad, local media reported Thursday, a move that could end the 125-Test veteran's international career.

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Wozniacki comeback halted by Vondrousova, Swiatek wins

Wozniacki comeback halted by Vondrousova, Swiatek wins

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova halted Caroline Wozniacki's comeback in its tracks at the WTA Montreal Open on Wednesday, ousting the former world number one in straight sets.

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Oil prices rise to multi-month highs; mixed day for global stocks

Oil prices rise to multi-month highs; mixed day for global stocks

Oil prices rose to a multi-month peak Wednesday in the wake of OPEC supply cuts while global stocks were mixed following disappointing China data.

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Rangers edge Champions League opener after last season's horror show

Rangers edge Champions League opener after last season's horror show

Rangers gained a narrow advantage in their Champions League opener on Wednesday as the Scottish side returned to Europe where last season they suffered six humbling defeats.

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Robbie Robertson of The Band dies at 80

Robbie Robertson of The Band dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, guitarist and main songwriter of the seminal rock group The Band, has died, the trade publication Variety said Wednesday, citing his manager. He was 80 years old.

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Rangers gain narrow Champions League advantage

Rangers gain narrow Champions League advantage

Rangers gained a narrow advantage in their Champions League opener on Wednesday as the Scottish side returned to Europe where last season they suffered six humbling defeats.

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