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'Unbeatable' Pogacar aiming for Tour-Giro double in spite of Covid blow

'Unbeatable' Pogacar aiming for Tour-Giro double in spite of Covid blow

Race favourite Tadej Pogacar was on Thursday hailed as "unbeatable" even as he revealed he contracted Covid just 10 days ago.

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Paolini sets up Eastbourne semi against Kasatkina as Brits flop

Paolini sets up Eastbourne semi against Kasatkina as Brits flop

French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini set up a semi-final at Eastbourne against last year's beaten finalist Daria Kasatkina on Thursday on a day to forget for Britain's women's players.

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French far right, Macron camp clash over Le Pen army warning

French far right, Macron camp clash over Le Pen army warning

Tensions soared Thursday between supporters of Emmanuel Macron and the French far right after its longtime leader Marine Le Pen cast doubt on the president's ability to act as head of the armed forces as snap legislative elections loom.

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Sainz predicts more 'ding-dong' battles with Ferrari teammate Leclerc

Sainz predicts more 'ding-dong' battles with Ferrari teammate Leclerc

Carlos Sainz warned Ferrari fans on Thursday to expect more fireworks between him and Charles Leclerc as the tension between them in his farewell season with the team intensifies.

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Tour de France favourite Pogacar 'fully recovered' from Covid

Tour de France favourite Pogacar 'fully recovered' from Covid

Tadej Pogacar said Thursday there had been "a little question mark" but he has now "fully recovered" after suffering from Covid 10 days ago as he bids for a third Tour de France triumph.

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Ricciardo says 'no pressure, no ultimatum' over RB future

Ricciardo says 'no pressure, no ultimatum' over RB future

Daniel Ricciardo brushed aside concerns over his future on Thursday, saying he felt under no extra pressure to save his seat at RB after claims that reserve driver Liam Lawson is set to replace him.

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IOC invite 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals at Olympics

IOC invite 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday invited 22 Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals even though some have already decided against taking part.

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Biden and Trump lock horns in high stakes debate

Biden and Trump lock horns in high stakes debate

Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off Thursday in a crucial US presidential debate that carries enormous stakes for both candidates as they battle for the approval of undecided voters and any slim advantage in their neck and neck race for the White House.

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Bolivia reels from failed coup amid economic crisis

Bolivia reels from failed coup amid economic crisis

Bolivian President Luis Arce was facing a deep political crisis on Thursday after a botched bid by military chiefs to overthrow his government deepened turmoil in a country mired in severe economic decline.

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India 65-2 against England as rain halts T20 World Cup semi-final

India 65-2 against England as rain halts T20 World Cup semi-final

India were 65-2 off eight overs after losing the toss when rain stopped play in their T20 World Cup semi-final against champions England in Guyana on Thursday.

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