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'I can't live what they live': Kostyuk blocks out Ukraine war

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk admits that she has to block out the heartbreaking images of the war raging at home as she plots her way through the draw at Wimbledon because "I can't live what they live".

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Djokovic celebrates 350th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic became only the third player in history to win 350 Grand Slam singles matches after seeing off the challenge of Jordan Thompson at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

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Medvedev vows 'won't be selfish kid' at Wimbledon

Daniil Medvedev said he was "touched" by the reception he received from Wimbledon fans on Wednesday as the Russian vowed to stop behaving like a "selfish kid".

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Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in rain-hit first ODI

Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck 41 not out as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 17 runs on DLS method in a rain-shortened first one-day international in Chittagong on Wednesday.

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Sixth seed Rune into Wimbledon second round for first time

Danish sixth seed Holger Rune reached the Wimbledon second round for the first time with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 win against British wildcard George Loffhagen on Wednesday.

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Australia star Smith eyes all-time great status as 100th Test cap looms

When Australia's Steve Smith last played a Test match at Headingley he was just one red-ball cap into his celebrated career and thought of mainly as a leg-spinner.

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Retiring Kontaveit keeps Wimbledon hopes alive

Former world number two Anett Kontaveit said she was in too much pain to continue her tennis career after Wimbledon following her first-round win on Wednesday.

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Luis Enrique named new PSG coach as Mbappe future remains up in the air

Luis Enrique was appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday on a two-year deal, but his unveiling was overshadowed by ongoing questions about the future of Kylian Mbappe.

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Djokovic eyes Wimbledon third round as rain, protests cause disruption

Iga Swiatek eased through at Wimbledon on Wednesday while Novak Djokovic prepared to take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's title as the All England Club reeled from rain delays and climate protests.

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Mbappe 'must sign a new contract' to stay at PSG next season, says club president

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi on Wednesday insisted superstar forward Kylian Mbappe "must sign a new contract" if he wants to remain at the club next season.

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Australia captain Cummins has 'moved past' Stokes's Headingley heroics

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday that England counterpart Ben Stokes's match-winning 2019 hundred at Headingley will be a thing of the past during this week's Ashes clash in Leeds.

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Hindley takes Tour de France lead as Pogacar suffers in Pyrenees

Australian Jai Hindley crossed the line alone to win stage five of the Tour de France on Wednesday to take the overall leader's yellow jersey as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard won a tactical battle with key rival Tadej Pogacar.

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Wimbledon disrupted by climate protests

Climate activists interrupted matches on one of Wimbledon's show courts on Wednesday, scattering orange confetti and jigsaw pieces in the latest protests targeting major sporting events.

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Two more Saturday races as Formula One announces 2024 schedule

Formula One on Wednesday announced a 24-race schedule for the 2024 season opening with two that will be raced on Saturdays.

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PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach

Former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique has been appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal, the French champions announced on Wednesday.

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Wallabies coach Jones 'like a box of chocolates' for Boks' Erasmus

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says new Australia head coach Eddie Jones "is like a box of chocolates -- you never know what you are going to get" before Saturday's Rugby Championship opener between the sides.

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Two Saturday races as Formula One announces 2024 schedule

Formula One on Wednesday announced a 24-race-schedule for the 2024 season opening with two that will be raced on Saturdays.

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Djokovic resumes Wimbledon title bid as rain, protest cause disruption

Novak Djokovic was bidding to take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title on Wednesday as the All England Club reeled from more rain delays and a climate protest.

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Stokes wants to 'move on' from Bairstow furore

England captain Ben Stokes insisted Wednesday it was time "everyone moved on" from Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

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Anderson omitted as England ring changes for third Ashes Test

England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting Thursday, with express quick Mark Wood, seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes and spinner Moeen Ali recalled.

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Djokovic, Swiatek in Wimbledon action despite more rain pain

Novak Djokovic can take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title on Wednesday as the All England Club tackles a scheduling backlog.

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England's Bright warns players are 'not robots' as injuries mount ahead of World Cup

England captain Millie Bright has warned that the boom in women's football is putting dangerous demands on players, with a host of star names set to miss out on the World Cup.

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England omit Anderson for third Ashes Test

England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting Thursday.

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Man Utd seal swoop for Chelsea midfielder Mount

Mason Mount set his sights on winning major trophies with Manchester United after the England midfielder completed his move from Chelsea for a reported fee of £55 million ($70 million) on Wednesday.

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Injured Springbok prop Nche out of Rugby Championship

South Africa prop Ox Nche will miss this year's Rugby Championship with a pectoral muscule issue, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday.

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Three reasons Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team from the summer of 2024, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory for the first time since 2002.

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Coaching great Ancelotti takes on Brazil challenge

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday.

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Galtier leaves PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday confirmed the departure of coach Christophe Galtier, clearing the way for the expected appointment of former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique.

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Coaching great Ancelotti to take on Brazil challenge

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team a source at the national football federation told AFP on Tuesday.

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Galtier to leave PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Christophe Galtier will leave his position as coach of Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing a severance package with the French champions, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Wednesday.

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Galaxy defeat LAFC in front of MLS record 82,000 crowd

Spaniard Riqui Puig grabbed a 73rd-minute winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday in front of an MLS-record 82,110 spectators.

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Canada, Guatemala and Costa Rica advance on goal-filled night

Canada and Guatemala moved into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with goal-filled wins in group D on Tuesday, causing agony for Guadeloupe who crashed out.

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