Sports
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New study shows retired players highly likely to suffer neurodegenerative diseases, dementia
Former professional footballers were found to be 3.46 times more likely to have neurodegenerative diseases and are more at risk of being diagnosed with dementia, a study commissioned by England’s Foo…
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[French Open] Djokovic humbles Alcaraz to reach finals
Novak Djokovic made a huge leap towards a record 23rd men’s Grand Slam title with a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 victory against an ailing Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals on Friday. World number one…
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[Man City v Inter Milan] Three key battles in the Champions League final
Manchester City face Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday. Here are three key tactical battles to watch out for: HOW DO YOU STOP 52-GOAL HAALAND? In his debut season in E…
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[French Open] Swiatek feels heat but ends Haddad Maia run to reach final
Defending champion Iga Swiatek felt the heat as she booked a French Open final spot for the third time in four years with a 6-2 7-6(7) win over Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia on Thursday. The world nu…
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[French Open] Muchova go the distance to inflict shock-loss on world nō2 Sabalenka
Karolina Muchova battled cramps and saved a match point to reach the French Open final with a thrilling three-set win over world number two Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Thursday but for the Czech ad…
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Over one million tickets sold for Women’s World Cup – FIFA
This year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold, FIFA said on Thursday. FI…
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Players at Women’s World Cup guaranteed at least $30,000 each in FIFA first
Each player at the Women’s World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000 after a ground-breaking move by FIFA to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations. All …
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Olympics-Paris 2024 Olympics flame to be lit on April 16, 2024 – source
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games flame will be lit on April 16 next year, marking the countdown to the July 26-Aug. 11 games in the French capital, an Olympic movement source said on Thursday. The flame …
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Real Madrid agree 103 million euros fee to sign Bellingham from Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have agreed to sell England midfielder Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid for an initial fee of 103 million euros ($110.4 million), the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Bellingham wil…
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Roma’s Abraham undergoes knee surgery
AS Roma’s Tammy Abraham has undergone reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the Serie A side said on Wednesday. The England international striker suffered the inj…