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Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup squad despite injury

Alphonso Davies in Canada World Cup squad despite injury

Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David were the star names in Canada's World Cup squad as coach Jesse Marsch unveiled the co-host's 26-man roster on Friday.

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Top remaining men's seed Zverev wobbles but beats Halys

Top remaining men's seed Zverev wobbles but beats Halys

Alexander Zverev brought the curtain down on a dramatic Friday at the French Open with a late-night 6-4, 6-3, 5-7 6-2 victory over local hope Quentin Halys, to reach a suddenly star-shorn last 16.

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Mexico restricting travelers from Central Africa over Ebola fears

Mexico restricting travelers from Central Africa over Ebola fears

Three Mexican airlines announced restrictions Friday for travelers from Central African countries due to the region's deadly Ebola outbreak, as Mexico prepares to welcome fans and athletes for the World Cup in less than two weeks.

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Blue Origin rocket explosion is bad news for both Bezos and NASA

Blue Origin rocket explosion is bad news for both Bezos and NASA

Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the upcoming US Moon missions.

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MLB Brewers pitcher Uribe gets one-game ban for mound antics

MLB Brewers pitcher Uribe gets one-game ban for mound antics

Milwaukee relief pitcher Abner Uribe was issued a one-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Friday for his mound antics in the Brewers' 6-0 victory Tuesday over St. Louis.

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Wahi scores brace as Nice thump Saint Etienne in French Ligue 1 play-off

Wahi scores brace as Nice thump Saint Etienne in French Ligue 1 play-off

Elye Wahi's late brace helped Nice beat former French giants Saint Etienne 4-1 on Friday to retain their place in Ligue 1 and prevent the defeated visitors from gaining promotion from Ligue 2.

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Fonseca stays grounded after French Open win over Djokovic

Fonseca stays grounded after French Open win over Djokovic

Joao Fonseca insisted he would not get ahead of himself after coming of age with a stunning comeback victory over Novak Djokovic at the French Open on Friday.

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Barcelona sign winger Gordon from Newcastle

Barcelona sign winger Gordon from Newcastle

Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million).

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'I don't know': Djokovic unsure on French Open future

'I don't know': Djokovic unsure on French Open future

Novak Djokovic said he didn't know if he would play at the French Open again after his latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ended in a third-round loss to Joao Fonseca on Friday.

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Foster misses penalty as Nicaragua frustrate South Africa

Foster misses penalty as Nicaragua frustrate South Africa

Burnley striker Lyle Foster missed a penalty as 2026 World Cup qualifiers South Africa drew 0-0 with Nicaragua in chilly Soweto on Friday in a warm-up match.

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