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'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev

'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev

After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev finally achieved his major breakthrough at the French Open.

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Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead

Adaptable Towns key in Knicks' run to NBA Finals lead

Karl-Anthony Towns has matched Victor Wembanyama in a battle of big men, a major reason why the New York Knicks are two games from their first NBA title since 1973.

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Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties

Russell claims punishment 'doesn't fit crime' after Monaco penalties

George Russell claimed "the punishment doesn't fit the crime" on Sunday after being handed a late drive-through penalty because his Mercedes team had bungled an earlier five-second fine at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph

Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday.

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Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023

Marschall hands 'lucky' Duplantis first pole vault loss since 2023

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis suffered a first pole vault defeat in almost three years when he failed to get past 6 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Sunday before taking a break to get married.

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Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand

Robinson vows 'no let-up' in England revival after win over New Zealand

Ollie Robinson insisted his return to England duty was "just the start" of his second act as an international cricketer after starring in a 115-run win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.

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Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut

Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut

Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for fresh strikes in Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war reached its 100th day.

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Europe opening up to self-driving taxis

Europe opening up to self-driving taxis

Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies launching trials this year in several capitals and the European Union set to step on the accelerator Monday.

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Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland

Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland

More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes.

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'Never again!' March in France for girl whose killing sparked outcry

'Never again!' March in France for girl whose killing sparked outcry

The grieving parents of an 11-year-old girl whose suspected killing has sparked outrage in France over failures to protect children on Sunday joined thousands of people for a silent march in her memory.

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