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F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041

F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041

Formula One has agreed a 10-year extension with Miami Grand Prix organizers ensuring the race will continue until 2041.

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Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history

Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history

Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of grit and grumpiness that couldn't overshadow a generosity of spirit.

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US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business

US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business

Google on Friday faced a demand by the US government to break up its hugely profitable ad technology business after a judge found the tech giant was commanding an illegal monopoly.

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Trump eyes huge 'woke' cuts in budget blueprint

Trump eyes huge 'woke' cuts in budget blueprint

US President Donald Trump on Friday eyed massive cuts targeting "woke" and "wasteful" spending in his first budget blueprint since he returned to power, while boosting defense and border security.

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Ruud downs Cerundolo to book spot in Madrid Open final

Ruud downs Cerundolo to book spot in Madrid Open final

Casper Ruud squeezed into the 25th tour-level final of his career with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Madrid Open on Friday.

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Gregg Popovich stepping down as San Antonio Spurs coach after 29 seasons: team

Gregg Popovich stepping down as San Antonio Spurs coach after 29 seasons: team

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping down after 29 seasons, six months after being sidelined by a stroke, the NBA team announced on Friday.

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Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City

Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City

Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know if he will retire from the game.

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Vine escapes to Tour of Romandie 3rd stage win as Baudin keeps lead

Vine escapes to Tour of Romandie 3rd stage win as Baudin keeps lead

Australian rider Jay Vine made a solo break to win Friday's third stage of the Tour de Romandie as French rider Alex Baudin retained the overall race leader's yellow jersey.

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Olympic 100m medalist Kerley arrested, out of Miami Grand Slam meet

Olympic 100m medalist Kerley arrested, out of Miami Grand Slam meet

Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this weekend's Grand Slam Track meeting in Miami after being arrested for battery, officials confirmed on Friday.

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Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat

Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat

Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region Friday morning and both Chile and Argentina ordered evacuations after a major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of South America.

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