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Spain captain Rodri preparing for 'physical' Argentina battle

Spain captain Rodri preparing for 'physical' Argentina battle

Spain captain Rodri is bracing for a "physical" battle with reigning champions Argentina when the two sides collide in the World Cup final on Sunday.

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Italy coach Quesada's ban reduced to one Test

Italy coach Quesada's ban reduced to one Test

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has had his ban for criticising a referee downgraded to one Test, with the Argentinian saying Saturday he "deeply regrets" the outburst.

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Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly $1 mn

Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly $1 mn

A black leather jacket sported by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold for $960,000 at a New York auction on Friday, 16 times higher than the estimated value of $60,000, according to Sotheby's.

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Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

The late Garry Sobers "stood out" even among cricket's greats but remained humble despite his standing in the game, former West Indies bowler Michael Holding told AFP on Friday.

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Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots

Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots

Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.

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DeChambeau's British Open charge hit by two-shot penalty

DeChambeau's British Open charge hit by two-shot penalty

Bryson DeChambeau's charge towards the top of the British Open leaderboard was dealt a huge blow by a two-shot penalty after the conclusion of Friday's second round.

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Yankees' Judge improving, but not ready for baseball activities

Yankees' Judge improving, but not ready for baseball activities

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's rib injury is healing, but he's still not ready to resume baseball activities, the Major League Baseball club said Friday.

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Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes

Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes

Wall Street stocks fell decisively Friday, joining most global markets in retreating on continued weakness in artificial intelligence shares and rebounding oil prices.

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None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final

None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final

If Lionel Messi and Argentina are to clinch back-to-back World Cup titles on Sunday, they will have to find a way past one of the meanest defences in tournament history.

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Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb

Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb

Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium -- where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over.

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