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Djokovic closing in on 100th title after Dimitrov downed in Miami

Djokovic closing in on 100th title after Dimitrov downed in Miami

Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of his 100th career title on Friday, outclassing Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to cruise into the final of the Miami Open.

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Leverkusen beat Bochum to stay hot on Bayern's heels

Leverkusen beat Bochum to stay hot on Bayern's heels

Goals from Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface and Amine Adli took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 home win over Bochum on Friday to cut Bayern Munich's lead atop the table to three points.

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Global markets slide as fears over US tariffs intensify

Global markets slide as fears over US tariffs intensify

Stock markets plunged Friday as a closely watched US inflation reading heated up amid intensifying concerns over fallout from President Donald Trump's incoming wave of tariffs.

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Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humiliation

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humiliation

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.

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Djokovic cruises past Dimitrov into Miami Open final

Djokovic cruises past Dimitrov into Miami Open final

Novak Djokovic outclassed Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the Miami Open, becoming the oldest man to reach a ATP Masters 1000 title match.

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No.1 Scheffler ties Houston Open record with 62 to grab lead

No.1 Scheffler ties Houston Open record with 62 to grab lead

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler matched the tournament record he already shared with an eight-under par 62 on Friday to grab an early lead in the second round of the PGA Houston Open.

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Vance says Denmark has 'under invested' in Greenland

Vance says Denmark has 'under invested' in Greenland

US Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark on Friday of not having done enough to protect Greenland, when he visited the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.

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Green light for Winter Olympics bobsleigh slope

Green light for Winter Olympics bobsleigh slope

The troubled 2026 Winter Olympics bobsleigh and luge slope was given the provisional green light on Friday after a week of testing by the two sports' international federations.

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Film stars blast Academy for 'failing to defend' Palestinian filmmaker

Film stars blast Academy for 'failing to defend' Palestinian filmmaker

Movie stars including Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz and Richard Gere have blasted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for failing to defend an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker who said he was attacked by Israeli settlers.

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Record fine for UK university renews free speech row

Record fine for UK university renews free speech row

A UK university was fined half-a-million pounds this week for its treatment of a professor accused of transphobia by students, rekindling a debate on freedom of speech in academic institutions.

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