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Klopp signed new contract to oversee 'tricky' Liverpool rebuild

Klopp signed new contract to oversee 'tricky' Liverpool rebuild

Jurgen Klopp admitted on Friday his struggling Liverpool squad need a rebuild, saying he signed a new contract last season to oversee the repair job at Anfield.

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Jill Biden in Kenya on visit focusing on drought

Jill Biden in Kenya on visit focusing on drought

US First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Kenya on Friday, kicking off a visit aimed at focusing attention on the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in decades.

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Wolvaardt, Brits spur South Africa in semi-final

Wolvaardt, Brits spur South Africa in semi-final

Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits hit half-centuries as South Africa produced their best batting performance of the tournament in their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

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Edwards' famed Barbarians rugby shirt sells for record £240,000

Edwards' famed Barbarians rugby shirt sells for record £240,000

The Barbarians jersey worn by Wales great Gareth Edwards when he scored what is widely acclaimed as rugby's greatest try set a new world-record price when it sold for £240,000 ($287,000) at auction on Friday.

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Dahl's original books to be released after rewrite row

Dahl's original books to be released after rewrite row

Publisher Puffin UK on Friday announced it would release the original versions of Roald Dahl's children's books to keep the "classic texts in print" following a wave of criticism over their re-editing for a modern audience.

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Fed's preferred inflation gauge up as spending bounces

Fed's preferred inflation gauge up as spending bounces

A key indicator of US inflation rose in January, according to government data released Friday, while spending bounced after retail sales were boosted by good weather.

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Rich in history, St. Louis ready for first steps in MLS

Rich in history, St. Louis ready for first steps in MLS

Abandoned by the NFL, the Midwest city of St. Louis has rallied behind the "other football" with their new Major League Soccer club set to make their debut on Saturday.

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Owens' Wales need England win to restore pride after turbulent times

Owens' Wales need England win to restore pride after turbulent times

Wales captain Ken Owens said on Friday his team desperately need to beat England in the Six Nations this weekend to restore pride in the Welsh jersey after turbulent times that saw a player strike averted midweek.

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Groenewegen wins mass sprint extravaganza at UAE Tour

Groenewegen wins mass sprint extravaganza at UAE Tour

With many of the cycling world's best sprinters in the pack at the UAE Tour Dutch rider Dylan Groenewegen threw down an early-season marker Friday winning stage five of the UAE Tour.

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British Airways parent IAG flies back into annual profit

British Airways parent IAG flies back into annual profit

IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, announced Friday a return to profit in 2022 as the global aviation sector reopened from Covid lockdowns.

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