'Forgotten' Grand Slam champion Andreescu ignores pain in Paris
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu had the world at her feet in 2019.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz attempt to reach French Open last 16 as Pegula exits
Novak Djokovic will bid to reach the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday, after women's third seed Jessica Pegula was dumped out of the tournament by Elise Mertens.
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UEFA says Marciniak can referee Champions League final despite far-right event
UEFA said on Friday Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will be allowed to officiate the men's Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan despite attending a far-right conference.
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Global stocks surge on US debt breakthrough
World stocks rallied Friday after senators voted to suspend the US debt ceiling in an 11th-hour deal, eliminating the threat of a potentially catastrophic default.
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Blinken says only a strong Ukraine can bring peace with Russia
America's top diplomat insisted Friday that a strong Ukraine was a prerequisite for talks with Russia, hoping to preempt pressure for a quick ceasefire that he warned would bring only a "Potemkin" or fake peace.
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West Ham boss Moyes calls on referee to handle Fiorentina tactics
West Ham manager David Moyes has called on referee Carlos del Cerro Grande to handle Fiorentina's "tactical fouls" in the Europa Conference League final.
Read moreTwo killed by shelling in Russia border region as hundreds flee
Two civilians were killed on Friday in shelling on Russia's Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine, while Kyiv was hit by Russian strikes overnight for a sixth day in a row.
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Ton-up Duckett keeps England on top against Ireland
Ben Duckett marked his first Test innings on home soil with a hundred at Lord's on Friday as England surged into a first-innings lead in their Ashes warm-up against Ireland.
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Sudan fighting intensifies despite US sanctions
Shelling rocked greater Khartoum on Friday, as fighting between Sudan's warring generals intensified despite US sanctions imposed after the collapse of a US- and Saudi-brokered truce.
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Addressing Russia, Blinken says only strong Ukraine can bring peace
America's top diplomat on Friday insisted that a strong Ukraine in control of its own territory was a prerequisite for talks with Russia, warning against a "Potemkin" or fake peace through a ceasefire.
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