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Stephens backs move to strip Wimbledon of ranking points

Stephens backs move to strip Wimbledon of ranking points

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she supports the decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points in response to the tournament banning Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war, pandemic push colour WHO international meet

Ukraine war, pandemic push colour WHO international meet

The "devastating" Ukraine war loomed large Sunday as the World Health Organization opened its main annual assembly, threatening to overshadow efforts on other health crises and a reform push aimed at preventing future pandemics.

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'Maybe it was good to lose,' says Jabeur after French Open shock

'Maybe it was good to lose,' says Jabeur after French Open shock

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur suffered a shock French Open first round exit on Sunday but admitted: "Maybe it was good to lose".

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First-major hopefuls take PGA spotlight as Tiger clears stage

First-major hopefuls take PGA spotlight as Tiger clears stage

With Tiger Woods pulling out of the PGA Championship before Sunday's final round, the spotlight fell upon six leaders chasing their first major title in a trophy shooutout at Southern Hills.

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Rovanpera wins Rally of Portugal to extend lead in title race

Rovanpera wins Rally of Portugal to extend lead in title race

Finnish driver Kalle Rovenpera strengthened his lead in the World Rally Championship with victory ahead of Welshman Elfyn Evans in the Rally of Portugal on Sunday.

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Turtles freed in Tunisia with tracking monitor

Turtles freed in Tunisia with tracking monitor

Three rescued loggerhead turtles were released into the Mediterranean off Tunisia on Sunday, one with a tracking beacon glued to its shell to help researchers better protect the threatened species.

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Thiem 'months' from top form after early French Open exit

Thiem 'months' from top form after early French Open exit

Two-time French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem said he was "a few more months" away from returning to his best after crashing out in the first round at Roland Garros for the second straight year.

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Biden warns of potentially 'consequential' monkeypox spread

Biden warns of potentially 'consequential' monkeypox spread

Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard against the disease which has the potential for "consequential" impact if it were to spread further.

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Mbappe in position of power at PSG after agreeing to new deal

Mbappe in position of power at PSG after agreeing to new deal

Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain confirms the Qatar-backed club's position of power within European football but also means the superstar striker is likely to wield huge influence as they rebuild for another assault on the Champions League.

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Afghan women TV presenters vow to fight after order to cover faces

Afghan women TV presenters vow to fight after order to cover faces

Women television presenters on Afghanistan's leading news channels on Sunday vowed to speak up for their rights after being forced by Taliban authorities to cover their faces on air.

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