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Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland rests

Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland rests

The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday.

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Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller in Switzerland

Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller in Switzerland

Florian Wirtz starred for Germany with two stunning goals and two assists as Germany edged neighbours Switzerland 4-3 in a breathless friendly in Basel on Friday.

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White jeered on England return as Uruguay snatch friendly draw

White jeered on England return as Uruguay snatch friendly draw

England defender Ben White was booed after scoring on his return from a self-imposed international exile and conceded the late penalty that allowed Uruguay to snatch a 1-1 draw in Friday's friendly at Wembley.

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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police

Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police

Golf superstar Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday, law enforcement officials said.

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Oyarzabal double fires Spain to win over Serbia

Oyarzabal double fires Spain to win over Serbia

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two terrific goals as European champions Spain beat Serbia 3-0 in a friendly on Friday to underline their status as leading title contenders at this year's World Cup.

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More to IOC gender testing than appeasing Trump: ex-IOC executive

More to IOC gender testing than appeasing Trump: ex-IOC executive

The International Olympic Committee's new policy on gender testing could be seen as "smart positioning" given the current US political climate but a former IOC marketing executive has told AFP he did not believe it was the "driving factor".

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Japan's Sakamoto ends career with fourth world skating title

Japan's Sakamoto ends career with fourth world skating title

Japanese star Kaori Sakamoto signed off her career in style by claiming women's gold for a fourth time at the world figure skating championships in Prague on Friday.

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'Whatever it takes' - Sabalenka faces Gauff for second straight Miami Open crown

'Whatever it takes' - Sabalenka faces Gauff for second straight Miami Open crown

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she's "ready to do whatever it takes" to capture a second straight Miami Open title when she takes on fourth-ranked Coco Gauff on Saturday.

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Uncertainty over war-induced oil crisis dominates key energy summit

Uncertainty over war-induced oil crisis dominates key energy summit

The world's largest energy conference wrapped up in Houston on Friday with the crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran dominating discussions -- but with little to show for it beyond a prevailing sense of uncertainty.

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Fate of missing Cuba aid boats unclear after US report

Fate of missing Cuba aid boats unclear after US report

The fate of two sailboats carrying aid to Cuba remained unclear Friday with the US Coast Guard saying it was not involved in the search after stating earlier that the boats had crossed safely from Mexico.

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