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Birthday boy Zverev roars back to form with Munich win

Birthday boy Zverev roars back to form with Munich win

Germany's world number three Alexander Zverev celebrated his 28th birthday in style on Sunday easing to the ATP Munich title with a 6-2, 6-4 win over American Ben Shelton.

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Ostapenko eases past Alexandrova into Stuttgart final

Ostapenko eases past Alexandrova into Stuttgart final

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko cruised through her semi-final against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Stuttgart WTA on Sunday, winning in straight sets to make Monday's final.

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Zimbabwe on top in first Test after Bangladesh out for 191

Zimbabwe on top in first Test after Bangladesh out for 191

Zimbabwe finished the first day of the first Test in a commanding position at 67-0 after an inspired bowling performance dismissed Bangladesh for 191 runs on Sunday.

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De Bruyne 'surprised' over Man City exit

De Bruyne 'surprised' over Man City exit

Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he was "a bit surprised" to be told his glittering Manchester City career will finish at the end of this season.

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Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff made a hoped-for holiday appearance, even circling St Peter's Square in his popemobile.

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Lewandowski injury confirmed in blow to Barca quadruple bid

Lewandowski injury confirmed in blow to Barca quadruple bid

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Sunday and is set to miss the Copa del Rey final and Champions League semi-final according to Spanish media reports.

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce

Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of violating an Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Zimbabwe bowl Bangladesh out for 191 in first Test in Sylhet

Zimbabwe bowl Bangladesh out for 191 in first Test in Sylhet

Mominul Haque top-scored with 56 as Bangladesh were dismissed for 191 runs on the first day of the first Test after an inspired performance by the Zimbabwe attack on Sunday.

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Ukrainians voice scepticism on Easter truce

Ukrainians voice scepticism on Easter truce

As bells rang out for Easter Sunday in Kyiv, local people told AFP they did not believe Moscow would keep its word by observing a truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Pope wishes 'Happy Easter' to faithful in appearance at St Peter's Square

Pope wishes 'Happy Easter' to faithful in appearance at St Peter's Square

Pope Francis appeared in front of thousands of Catholic faithful at St Peter's Square on Sunday for Easter, despite the 88-year-old pontiff's frail health that has kept him from most Holy Week events.

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