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'I haven't done anything wrong' relieved Sinner says of escaping doping ban

'I haven't done anything wrong' relieved Sinner says of escaping doping ban

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was relieved to escape a doping ban after twice testing positive for a banned substance, even though "in my mind I know that I haven't done anything wrong."

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Chinese video game hit 'Black Myth' sells 10 mn copies in three days

Chinese video game hit 'Black Myth' sells 10 mn copies in three days

Hit Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong"has become one of the country's most successful productions, selling 10 million copies worldwide since launching earlier this week.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr suspends fringe White House bid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr suspends fringe White House bid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, scion of America's storied political clan, suspended his long shot presidential bid on Friday and endorsed Donald Trump, injecting a new dose of uncertainty into the White House race.

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England's Smith glad of Bell guidance after scoring maiden Test century

England's Smith glad of Bell guidance after scoring maiden Test century

Jamie Smith paid tribute to Ian Bell's influence on his career after scoring his first Test century even though the former England batsman is now working with Sri Lanka.

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US unveils sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's wartime economy

US unveils sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's wartime economy

The United States unveiled sweeping sanctions Friday against almost 400 individuals and companies tied to Russia's war in Ukraine, expanding existing measures to curb Moscow over the invasion of its neighbor.

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England in command of first Test against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls

England in command of first Test against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

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Russians mark year since Prigozhin's death with flowers, tributes

Russians mark year since Prigozhin's death with flowers, tributes

At a curbside tribute to Russian paramilitary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Moscow, just a few hundred metres from the Kremlin, streams of his supporters came Friday to lay bouquets of flowers.

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England in command against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls in first Test

England in command against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls in first Test

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

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Rejuvenated Sabalenka ready for US Open bid

Rejuvenated Sabalenka ready for US Open bid

Aryna Sabalenka, whose 2024 season opened in triumph at the Australian Open only for heartache and injury to intervene, has found renewed joy as she aims to close the year on a high at the US Open.

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Korda leads star-studded leaderboard at women's British Open

Korda leads star-studded leaderboard at women's British Open

World number one Nelly Korda shot to the top of the leaderboard at eight under par on the second day of the women's British Open at St. Andrews.

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