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Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of Euro last 16 after Scotland draw

Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of Euro last 16 after Scotland draw

Switzerland moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri's stunning strike earned a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday.

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US sprinter Knighton cleared for trials despite positive test

US sprinter Knighton cleared for trials despite positive test

US sprint star Erriyon Knighton tested positive for a banned steroid earlier this year but has been cleared to take part in upcoming US Olympic track and field trials after an arbitrator ruled the substance was ingested through contaminated meat, the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Wednesday.

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Dravid wary as India face Afghanistan in T20 World Cup

Dravid wary as India face Afghanistan in T20 World Cup

India coach Rahul Dravid warned his side will "not take Afghanistan lightly" in their second-round opener of the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Thursday.

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Zhang stuns Medvedev to become first Chinese man in Halle last-eight

Zhang stuns Medvedev to become first Chinese man in Halle last-eight

Zhang Zhizhen on Wednesday became the first Chinese man to reach the quarter-finals of the Halle grass-court tournament with a three-set win over fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia.

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Playing Italy like 'looking in a mirror', says Spain's De la Fuente

Playing Italy like 'looking in a mirror', says Spain's De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday he was struck by the similarities between his Spain team and Italy as the pair aim to secure qualification for the knockout stage of Euro 2024.

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French boys charged with rape of 12-year-old Jewish girl

French boys charged with rape of 12-year-old Jewish girl

The gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl sparked nationwide outrage in France with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemning the "scourge" of anti-Semitism after two 13-year-old boys were charged.

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Musiala 'our most important' player, says Germany captain Gundogan

Musiala 'our most important' player, says Germany captain Gundogan

Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan lauded forward Jamal Musiala after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hungary, calling him "incredible" and "a joy to play with".

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Hezbollah threatens Israel after military says Lebanon offensive ready

Hezbollah threatens Israel after military says Lebanon offensive ready

Hezbollah on Wednesday said all of Israel would not be spared in the event of war, after Israel said it had approved a plan for a Lebanon offensive, stoking fears that the Gaza war will spread.

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Murray waits on scan after Queen's injury threatens Wimbledon 'farewell'

Murray waits on scan after Queen's injury threatens Wimbledon 'farewell'

Andy Murray's hopes of bowing out from tennis at this year's Wimbledon were left in severe doubt after a back injury forced him to retire from a second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday.

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Germany's 'phenomenal' Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming

Germany's 'phenomenal' Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming

Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.

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