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Beckham says youthful England can win Euro 2024

Beckham says youthful England can win Euro 2024

David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

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McIlroy aims to 'focus' on the golf at DP World Tour Championship

McIlroy aims to 'focus' on the golf at DP World Tour Championship

After dropping a bombshell this week that he was resigning as the player director of the PGA Tour’s policy board, Rory McIlroy will aim to win a third DP World Tour Championship, which starts at the Earth course of Jumeirah Golf Estates from Thursday.

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Scotland still have 'work to do' after defeats, says Clarke

Scotland still have 'work to do' after defeats, says Clarke

Steve Clarke says his Scotland team still have "work to do" as they focus on finishing their Euro 2024 qualification campaign on a high following three straight defeats.

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France captain Dupont to miss Six Nations for Olympics preparation

France captain Dupont to miss Six Nations for Olympics preparation

France captain Antoine Dupont will sit out this season's Six Nations to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris less than a year after the disappointment of an early World Cup exit, the French rugby federation (FFR) told AFP on Wednesday.

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Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson in semi-final chase

Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson in semi-final chase

Daryl Mitchell completed a fine hundred only to see two wickets fall quickly at the other end as New Zealand's quest for a record-breaking World Cup semi-final win over India suffered a major setback.

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Czech court nixes ex-PM Babis's acquittal in EU fraud case

Czech court nixes ex-PM Babis's acquittal in EU fraud case

Former Czech billionaire premier Andrej Babis will go back to court over an EU fraud case after an appeals court cancelled his acquittal, a specialised judiciary website said Wednesday.

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Russia admits Ukrainian troops on occupied bank of Dnipro river

Russia admits Ukrainian troops on occupied bank of Dnipro river

Russia said Wednesday for the first time that some Ukrainian troops had established positions on the Moscow-held side of the Dnipro river, the vast waterway that splits the frontline in southern Ukraine.

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US stocks extend gains on hopes of a soft landing

US stocks extend gains on hopes of a soft landing

Stock markets rose further Wednesday after slowing US inflation dampened expectations of more interest rate hikes, with some traders even betting on cuts next year.

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Alcaraz beats troubled Rublev to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

Alcaraz beats troubled Rublev to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals with Wednesday's 7-5, 6-2 win over an emotionally fraught Andrey Rublev.

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Virat Kohli: Six highs and lows

Virat Kohli: Six highs and lows

India's cricketing superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday reached a landmark 50 ODI centuries to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

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