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Shiffrin equals Stenmark's ski record of 86 World Cup wins

Shiffrin equals Stenmark's ski record of 86 World Cup wins

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin equalled Ingemar Stenmark's ski record of 86 World Cup wins on Friday with a resounding victory in the giant slalom at Are.

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Khawaja 180, Green ton help Australia dominate in 4th India Test

Khawaja 180, Green ton help Australia dominate in 4th India Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit a masterful 180 and Cameron Green struck a maiden century to hand Australia the advantage with a challenging first innings total of 480 in the fourth Test on Friday.

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Howe says spending curbs would hurt Newcastle plans

Howe says spending curbs would hurt Newcastle plans

Eddie Howe says further limits on spending would inhibit Newcastle's blueprint for success following a call from Liverpool owner John W Henry for tougher restrictions on clubs.

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Bavuma nears elusive century as South Africa struggle

Bavuma nears elusive century as South Africa struggle

South African captain Temba Bavuma edged closer to an elusive second Test century while his teammates struggled on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.

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World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

Cricket chiefs have been urged by the MCC World Cricket Committee to intervene urgently to ensure the international game can thrive alongside booming franchise competitions.

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PSG's Neymar arrives in Qatar for ankle surgery

PSG's Neymar arrives in Qatar for ankle surgery

Paris Saint-German forward Neymar arrived in Doha on Friday for an operation on the ankle injury that has ended his season, Qatar's official news agency said.

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Khawaja's 180, Green ton put Australia on top in 4th India Test

Khawaja's 180, Green ton put Australia on top in 4th India Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit a masterful 180 and Cameron Green struck a maiden century before Australia were bowled out for 480 by India on day two of the fourth Test on Friday.

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Freddy may break tropical cyclone record: UN

Freddy may break tropical cyclone record: UN

Freddy is on track to break the record as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone, the United Nations said Friday as the killer storm was set to hit Mozambique once again.

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Stock markets slump before key US jobs data

Stock markets slump before key US jobs data

A global stock markets selloff accelerated Friday with banks tumbling on contagion fears over the plight of troubled US lender SVB.

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UK's King Charles grants brother Edward Duke of Edinburgh title

UK's King Charles grants brother Edward Duke of Edinburgh title

Britain's King Charles III on Friday awarded his younger brother Edward the title Duke of Edinburgh, in line with the wishes of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip.

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