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'I miss Jana a lot', says Wimbledon champion Krejcikova

'I miss Jana a lot', says Wimbledon champion Krejcikova

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova admitted Saturday she misses her late mentor and former All England Club champion Jana Novotna so much that she talks to her in her dreams.

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Paolini 'scared to dream' after Wimbledon heartbreak

Paolini 'scared to dream' after Wimbledon heartbreak

Jasmine Paolini said she was "scared to dream too much" after the bitter disappointment of losing the Wimbledon final to Barbora Krejcikova -- weeks after she lost the title match at the French Open.

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Frawley the hero as Ireland level Springboks series

Frawley the hero as Ireland level Springboks series

Ciaran Frawley kicked a last-minute drop goal to give Ireland a dramatic 25-24 win over Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in a Durban thriller on Saturday, and a 1-1 draw in the two-Test series.

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Caddie, mantra, help Aussie Kyriacou take control of Evian Championship

Caddie, mantra, help Aussie Kyriacou take control of Evian Championship

Stephanie Kyriacou will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the Evian Championship after advice from her caddie and a four-letter mantra helped her overcome a touch of nerves.

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'El Fideo' says final farewell as Messi's foil

'El Fideo' says final farewell as Messi's foil

Argentina's golden era will forever be linked with the genius of Lionel Messi but Sunday's Copa America final is a reminder of the key influence of winger Angel Di Maria.

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Pakistan ex-PM Khan's illegal marriage conviction overturned

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's illegal marriage conviction overturned

A Pakistan court overturned ex-prime minister Imran Khan's conviction on illegal marriage charges on Saturday, though he remains jailed after fresh charges were swiftly brought against him.

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Is Biden competent to serve again? Here's what health experts say

Is Biden competent to serve again? Here's what health experts say

As Joe Biden's verbal gaffes, shaky voice and other troubling signs have brought an intense focus on the US president's mental acuity, health experts are calling on him and rival Donald Trump to pass additional cognitive tests, even while warning against leaping to conclusions.

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Krejcikova dedicates Wimbledon title to late mentor Novotna

Krejcikova dedicates Wimbledon title to late mentor Novotna

Barbora Krejcikova clinched her second Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday and paid an emotional tribute to her childhood mentor, former champion and late coach Jana Novotna for the advice that "changed my life".

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Reborn Rodriguez holds key to Colombia's Copa final hopes

Reborn Rodriguez holds key to Colombia's Copa final hopes

He was the golden boy of the 2014 World Cup but after a decade of disappointment at club level and at the age of 33, James Rodriguez is back and starring again on the international stage.

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Israel says targeted Hamas military chief, Gaza ministry reports dozens dead

Israel says targeted Hamas military chief, Gaza ministry reports dozens dead

Israel said it targeted Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif on Saturday in southern Gaza, where the health ministry reported 71 dead in a strike on a displacement camp.

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