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Andreeva, 16, wants '25 Grand Slams' but won't become tennis 'diva'

Andreeva, 16, wants '25 Grand Slams' but won't become tennis 'diva'

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles.

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US slaps sanctions against Sudan after ceasefire violations

US slaps sanctions against Sudan after ceasefire violations

The United States announced sanctions Thursday on Sudanese leaders it blamed for the collapse of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market.

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Broad strikes before Ireland fight back at Lord's

Broad strikes before Ireland fight back at Lord's

Stuart Broad ripped through Ireland's top-order before the tourists fought back on the opening day of England's Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.

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American qualifier Day on comeback trail at French Open

American qualifier Day on comeback trail at French Open

American Kayla Day said on Thursday it was "really difficult" to keep believing she could have a successful tennis career during years of injury problems.

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Brazil economy posts better-than-expected growth in Q1

Brazil economy posts better-than-expected growth in Q1

Brazil's economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.9 percent in the first quarter, according to official figures released Thursday, welcome news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he looks to jump-start growth.

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Swiatek eyes French Open last 32 as Andreeva strikes blow for teens

Swiatek eyes French Open last 32 as Andreeva strikes blow for teens

Iga Swiatek continues her bid to become the first woman since 2007 to win back-to-back French Opens on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing an enticing glimpse into the sport's future.

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Broad strikes as Ireland slump at Lord's

Broad strikes as Ireland slump at Lord's

Stuart Broad took four wickets as England reduced Ireland to 104-6 on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday.

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Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille

Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille

Coach Igor Tudor is leaving Ligue 1 side Marseille after one season, club president Pablo Longoria told a press conference on Thursday.

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Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash

Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open last 32 on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Diane Parry to set up a potential clash against Coco Gauff.

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Senegal opposition leader sentenced to 2 years, election bid unclear

Senegal opposition leader sentenced to 2 years, election bid unclear

A court in Senegal on Thursday sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years' jail on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats.

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