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Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny

Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny

Japanese Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has started training with Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, she said in an Instagram post on Friday.

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Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe

Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe on Friday hailed Sabastian Sawe's victory in the London Marathon, during which he became the first person to break the mythical two-hour mark in a race, telling AFP it was a feat that captured the imagination of the entire world.

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King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

King Charles III stopped off in the British island territory of Bermuda on Friday after a high-stakes visit to the United States where he sought to heal strained ties between Washington and London.

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Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final

Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner downed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open final on Friday.

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UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone

UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone

A London court on Friday overturned Emmy award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging the mobile phone of a transgender activist.

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Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so

Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so

Throwing more than $5 billion at a divisive new tour and walking away after five seasons does not look like good business, but LIV Golf wasn't all bad news for Saudi Arabia.

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Coe hails IOC gender testing decision

Coe hails IOC gender testing decision

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told AFP the IOC's decision in March to introduce testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing, is a "very important development for the Olympic movement".

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McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge

McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge

Hearts manager Derek McInnes has called on the club's support to play their part in ending Celtic and Rangers' 41-year stranglehold on Scottish football.

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McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers

McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insists the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their latest turbulent campaign.

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Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are challenging for the Premier League title this season.

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