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Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars

Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix, his home race.

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Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation

Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are two of the quickest players around -- but when it comes to pure speed they have a rival at the World Cup in Australian flyer Jordan Bos.

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Venezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning

Venezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning

Hernan Gil survived nearly eight days trapped beneath the ruins of a partially collapsed building in Venezuela before being extricated Thursday in a dramatic operation involving rescuers from seven countries.

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Eala writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere

Eala writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere

Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an "electric" atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday.

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Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter

Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter

A macabre darkness, the glare of spotlights, the droning of generators and jackhammers, and often the stench of decomposing corpses: eight days after the double earthquake in Venezuela, nighttime in La Guaira, once a festive seaside resort, has transformed into a grim scene of survival and despair.

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Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli

Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Thursday urged George Russell to dump his emotions and remain cool and balanced ahead of his home race, this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

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Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

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Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32

Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32

Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement second-round victory over Karolina Pliskova, while Alexander Zverev also eased through on Thursday.

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Zverev routs Royer to reach Wimbledon third round

Zverev routs Royer to reach Wimbledon third round

French Open champion Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon third round with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win against Valentin Royer on Thursday.

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Hot spell roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend

Hot spell roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend

Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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