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Nagayama and Scutto win gold at world judo champs

Nagayama and Scutto win gold at world judo champs

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama won his first world title on Friday in the men's -60kg at the world judo championships as Italy's Assunta Scutto won the women's -48kg title.

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Miami missing Alba for Club World Cup opener

Miami missing Alba for Club World Cup opener

Inter Miami will be without their Spanish international left back Jordi Alba for the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday against Egypt's Al Ahly.

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No.1 Scheffler, four-over, says don't count him out at US Open

No.1 Scheffler, four-over, says don't count him out at US Open

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler endured a frustrating second round at the US Open, a harsh mental and physical challenge, but vows he's not out of the title hunt at Oakmont.

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Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike Friday, after an unprecedented onslaught hammered the Islamic republic's top military brass and targeted its nuclear facilities and bases.

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Verstappen on top in opening Canadian GP practice after Leclerc crashes

Verstappen on top in opening Canadian GP practice after Leclerc crashes

Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of both Williams cars in Friday's crash-hit opening practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Brilliant Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory

Brilliant Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory

Aiden Markram's superb century on Friday left South Africa on the brink of a dramatic victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia after decades of heartbreak in major tournaments.

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Burns fires stunning 65 to grab share of US Open lead

Burns fires stunning 65 to grab share of US Open lead

Sam Burns seized a share of the US Open lead in Friday's second round after firing a five-under par 65 with six birdies at formidable Oakmont.

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Joy and grief for lone India crash survivor's family

Joy and grief for lone India crash survivor's family

The UK-based family of the lone survivor of the Air India crash were torn on Friday between joy at his miracle escape and grief at the loss of his brother.

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Deadly school shooting fuels debate on Austria's gun laws

Deadly school shooting fuels debate on Austria's gun laws

With Austria still reeling from this week's deadly school shooting that killed 10 people, a debate is now raging over the Alpine country's gun laws.

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Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying

Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying

The first US Marines ordered by Donald Trump to Los Angeles will deploy Friday, the Pentagon said, raising the stakes in a standoff that pits the president against protesters claiming growing authoritarianism.

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