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Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil

Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil

The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros -- has fueled a tennis fever among the youth in his home country, Brazil.

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'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

It is said that opposites attract and Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attack propelled them into Saturday's intriguing Champions League final clash against a tight-fisted Arsenal side in Budapest.

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Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

The Canadian man who sold poison to distressed people worldwide pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide but avoided a murder trial, an outcome one victim's father branded "a disgrace."

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Knicks most talented since last title says Lucas, '73 champion

Knicks most talented since last title says Lucas, '73 champion

Jerry Lucas, who helped spark the New York Knicks to their most recent NBA crown in 1973, says this year's team is the most talented Knicks squad since his own.

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Hollywood studios and actors' union find common ground on AI

Hollywood studios and actors' union find common ground on AI

As Hollywood's performers cast their ballots to approve the latest negotiated contract, union leaders say they have made some progress in conversations with studio bosses since the massive strike in 2023, especially when it comes to concerns about artificial intelligence.

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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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