Nadal green light for Olympic singles as Murray prepares for final bow
Rafael Nadal will attempt to set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday after setting aside injury concerns as Andy Murray prepared for what could be the final match of his career.
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Migrants refuse rescue as one dies on cross-Channel bid
A migrant on an overcrowded boat died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain but authorities said dozens on the crammed vessel refused to be rescued and carried on with the hazardous journey.
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Biles dazzles in Paris Olympics debut despite injury scare
Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through a left calf injury to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start.
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Israel vows retaliation after rocket kills 12 youths in Golan
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday vowed to "hit the enemy hard" after rocket fire from Lebanon killed 12 young people in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights and again raised fears that the war in Gaza will spread.
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Palestinian Olympic swimmer hopes for sporting chance
Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab hopes his appearance at the Paris Olympics will help boost opportunities for athletes from the war-torn territory.
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England close in on West Indies clean sweep despite Hodge heroics
England were left eyeing a whitewash of the West Indies despite a defiant fifty from Kavem Hodge in the third Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.
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Paris 'sorry' for any offence over opening Olympic ceremony
Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group."
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Olympic surfers deal with towering Teahupo'o
Two-metre high waves made for an ideal start to the Olympic surfing competition 16,000 kilometres away from 2024 Games city Paris in Tahiti, home of the towering Teahupo'o.
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Biles dazzles in Paris Olympics despite injury scare
Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through a left calf injury to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start.
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Nadal 'ready to play' Olympic singles with Djokovic in sight
Rafael Nadal "is ready to play" Olympic singles on Sunday despite concerns over a thigh injury with a mouthwatering clash against old rival Novak Djokovic tantalisingly within reach.
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