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Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party

Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi

Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims

France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay

England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test

In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections

England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

Serena and Venus Williams team up in the women's doubles at Wimbledon on Saturday for the first time since winning their sixth title 10 years ago, while reigning singles champion Iga Swiatek faces Filipina history-maker Alexandra Eala.

Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

A brutal heatwave hit peak temperatures across the eastern United States on Friday, straining power grids, threatening World Cup matches and playing havoc with celebrations for America's 250th independence anniversary.

'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

A beaming Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years with a vintage display for Ferrari at Silverstone on Friday as he topped every session and took pole position for Saturday's sprint at the British Grand Prix.

LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star

Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress

England must confront a fanatical home crowd and the weight of World Cup history when they enter the lion's den of Mexico's Azteca Stadium for one of the ties of the tournament on Sunday.

Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap

Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix with a supreme qualifying lap in his Ferrari to beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds.

French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches

Toulouse, who have just won their fourth straight French title, have been fined 2.88 million euros (3.3mn dollars) for violations of the Top 14 "salary cap", the National Rugby League (LNR) said Friday.

Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday.

Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's record for most match wins at Wimbledon as the seven-time champion battled past French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech to reach the fourth round on Friday.

Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Friday quelled speculation when he confirmed that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton would stay with the Italian team next year.

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Ruthless Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16