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Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Jovial Djokovic dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Wimbledon third round

Novak Djokovic sent out a warning to his Wimbledon title rivals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Wimbledon third round for the 20th time on Wednesday.

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Spurs agree club record £100 mn move for Newcastle's Tonali - reports

Spurs agree club record £100 mn move for Newcastle's Tonali - reports

Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday.

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US stocks retreat to open Q3 ahead of June jobs data

US stocks retreat to open Q3 ahead of June jobs data

Wall Street stocks retreated following a choppy session Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need to tame inflation ahead of closely-watched US jobs data.

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Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut

Rain has final say in 1st England-India T20 as Sooryavanshi still awaits debut

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once more denied an India debut before rain saw the first Twenty20 international against England at Chester-le-Street abandoned after the tourists' innings.

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'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction

'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction

One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's auction house in New York ahead of its sale later this month.

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England refused to accept defeat in 'beautiful' DR Congo win, says Tuchel

England refused to accept defeat in 'beautiful' DR Congo win, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to avoid a shock World Cup elimination at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

Kane saves 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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'Let the dogs in': Sabalenka wants Wimbledon to lift ban

'Let the dogs in': Sabalenka wants Wimbledon to lift ban

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has pleaded with Wimbledon organisers to end their ban on players bringing dogs to the All England Club.

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Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth

Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth

Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for the densely populated East Coast as the nation co-hosts the World Cup and prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.

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New York prepares for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

New York prepares for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden.

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