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Italy's Cocciaretto gets Australian Open boost with Hobart title

Italy's Cocciaretto gets Australian Open boost with Hobart title

Italian qualifier Elisabetta Cocciaretto won her second career WTA title Saturday at the Hobart International, upsetting American Iva Jovic in a confidence-booster ahead of the Australian Open.

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Defending champion Taylor in leading bunch at Sony Open

Defending champion Taylor in leading bunch at Sony Open

Defending champion Nick Taylor remained tied for the lead at the US PGA Tour Sony Open on Friday, but the Canadian had quite a bit more company at the top.

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Mensik blasts to Auckland title ahead of Australian Open

Mensik blasts to Auckland title ahead of Australian Open

Rising Czech star Jakub Mensik used his booming serve to overwhelm Sebastian Baez in the Auckland Classic final Saturday and complete a compelling build-up for the Australian Open.

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Andreeva beats Mboko in all-teen final to enter Australian Open on high

Andreeva beats Mboko in all-teen final to enter Australian Open on high

Mirra Andreeva will head to the Australian Open on a high after defeating Victoria Mboko 6-3, 6-1 to win the Adelaide International on Saturday in a battle of talented teenagers.

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Harden steps up late as Clippers edge Raptors in overtime

Harden steps up late as Clippers edge Raptors in overtime

James Harden scored 31 points and came up big in overtime to help the Los Angeles Clippers erase a double-digit deficit on the way to a 121-117 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

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Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over

Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over

Steve Smith smashed 32 off one over on his way to a 41-ball century to set a Big Bash League record as the Sydney Sixers edged David Warner's Sydney Thunder in an electric T20 clash.

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Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory

Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory

Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown.

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More medley gold for McIntosh, Marchand at Austin Pro Swim

More medley gold for McIntosh, Marchand at Austin Pro Swim

Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand delivered another pair of dominant wins on Friday as they powered to 400m individual medley victories on the third day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas.

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US to repeal the basis for its climate rules: What to know

US to repeal the basis for its climate rules: What to know

President Donald Trump's administration is finalizing its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, with an announcement expected in the coming weeks.

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China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty

China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty

China on Friday proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing's desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance.

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