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Chalmers urges McEvoy to swim in Australia 4x100m relay team at Olympics

Chalmers urges McEvoy to swim in Australia 4x100m relay team at Olympics

Sprint king Kyle Chalmers has urged new 50m freestyle world record holder Cameron McEvoy to rejoin Australia's relay team in a bid to upstage the United States at the 2028 Olympics.

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Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife's death

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis breaks silence after wife's death

Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis said on Tuesday he loved his wife and never wanted to hurt her in his first public comments since receiving a suspended sentence over her death.

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AI-generated artists break through in country music

AI-generated artists break through in country music

AI-generated singers routinely rank among the top-streamed country music artists in the United States -- a trend that for now is limited to a genre that industry observers fear is becoming too formulaic.

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Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police

Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police

When police killed a drug kingpin in a Rio de Janeiro favela last month, armed men quickly surrounded a bus, forced the passengers to disembark and set it on fire in the middle of an avenue.

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Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next

Artemis astronauts survey lunar surface on flyby, solar eclipse up next

The four astronauts carrying out NASA's first lunar flyby in more than half-a-century were sending back detailed observations of the Moon after traveling further from Earth than any human before.

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Formerra Announces Global Price Increase

Formerra Announces Global Price Increase

CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced a global price increase of $0.02 / lb on all products. The increase addresses higher operating costs related to rising material costs, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. The adjustment goes into effect on April 15, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Formerra remains committed to maintaining ample inventory levels and the service excellence our valued customers deserve.

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U.S. Polo Assn. and ESPN Champion the Iconic USPA Gold Cup at the USPA National Polo Center, Hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler

U.S. Polo Assn. and ESPN Champion the Iconic USPA Gold Cup at the USPA National Polo Center, Hosted by Legendary Commentator Chris Fowler

USPA Gold Cup Finals to Air on ESPN and Global Polo Platforms

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Tiger's treatment battle in thoughts of stars at Masters

Tiger's treatment battle in thoughts of stars at Masters

Tiger Woods was missing from the Masters on Monday, but the 15-time major winner was in the hearts and minds of several stars at Augusta National.

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Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off

Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off

Pongsapak Laopakdee, a 21-year-old Thai golfer better known as Fifa, is ready for a historic start Thursday at the 90th Masters.

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'Hacks' has 'perfect' ending after 5 seasons, says star Smart

'Hacks' has 'perfect' ending after 5 seasons, says star Smart

When the creators of the hit series "Hacks" explained their planned ending to star Jean Smart, the actress had her doubts, but she trusted the team's vision.

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