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Cerundolo knocks out Ruud in Miami

Cerundolo knocks out Ruud in Miami

Argentine Francisco Cerundolo upset fifth-seed Casper Ruud 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.

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Brooks saves Wales in World Cup draw with North Macedonia

Brooks saves Wales in World Cup draw with North Macedonia

Wales handed North Macedonia an added-time present but then clawed back a scrappy equaliser as time expired to draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

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Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull after just two races - reports

Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull after just two races - reports

Yuki Tsunoda will partner world champion Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull's decision to sack struggling Liam Lawson after just two races, reports claimed Tuesday.

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Bodyguard arrested for 'contradictions' in testimony at Maradona trial

Bodyguard arrested for 'contradictions' in testimony at Maradona trial

A former bodyguard of Diego Maradona was arrested Tuesday for allegedly giving false testimony in the trial of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence in the late football legend's medical care.

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US judge sets June 23 trial date over Boeing crashes

US judge sets June 23 trial date over Boeing crashes

A US federal judge on Tuesday set a trial date of June 23 in the Justice Department's criminal case against aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing over two deadly 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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S. Africa take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena

S. Africa take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena

South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player last week.

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Zimbabwe moves army chief to sports docket

Zimbabwe moves army chief to sports docket

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday reassigned the head of the country's army to the sports ministry, the presidency said, without elaborating on the reasons for the move.

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Stocks edge out gains as fears ease over next Trump tariffs

Stocks edge out gains as fears ease over next Trump tariffs

Global equities eked out some gains Tuesday with Wall Street largely advancing while European stocks made modest progress as concerns eased over upcoming tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

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'In my heart' - Malinin defends figure skating world title in wake of tragedy

'In my heart' - Malinin defends figure skating world title in wake of tragedy

American Ilia Malinin is embracing the pressure of defending his figure skating world title in Boston, where skaters are still grappling with the emotion of a deadly January plane crash.

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Trump downplays firestorm over leaked Yemen air strike chat

Trump downplays firestorm over leaked Yemen air strike chat

US President Donald Trump downplayed a growing scandal Tuesday after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about air strikes on Yemen, denying any classified information was shared and defending a top aide over the breach.

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