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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

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.

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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

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.

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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

'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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap

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.

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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches

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.

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Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

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.

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Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16

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.

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Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year 

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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