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Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?

Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?

The first 48-team World Cup will soon be whittled down to the last 16, and already it looks like a question of whether anybody can stop a flying France side.

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Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through.

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French Open champ Andreeva stunned by Krejcikova at Wimbledon

French Open champ Andreeva stunned by Krejcikova at Wimbledon

French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock defeat against Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon second round on Wednesday.

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England have 'hero moments', says Kane after double downs DR Congo

England have 'hero moments', says Kane after double downs DR Congo

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions have "hero moments" in them after his late double avoided a huge World Cup upset to beat DR Congo 2-1 on Wednesday.

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Kane rescues England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Kane rescues England after DR Congo scare; US eye last 16

Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a humiliating World Cup last-32 exit on Wednesday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta.

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Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

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'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home

'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home

Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they experienced on arrival in the US for their three group games.

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Mixed US auto sales in 2nd quarter amid high gas prices

Mixed US auto sales in 2nd quarter amid high gas prices

Automakers reported a mixed batch of second-quarter US sales on Wednesday, revealing continued demand for trucks and large models despite rising gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

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Pereira 'taken by complete surprise' as Forest let boss go

Pereira 'taken by complete surprise' as Forest let boss go

Vitor Pereira said he was taken by "complete surprise and without any warning" after confirming Wednesday he had been let go as head coach of Nottingham Forest with immediate effect.

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Swiatek, Zverev hoping to lay down Wimbledon markers

Swiatek, Zverev hoping to lay down Wimbledon markers

Iga Swiatek will be hoping to put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence behind her on Thursday, as Alexander Zverev bids to prove his credentials on grass.

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