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Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into final

Nadal out of Wimbledon with abdominal injury, Kyrgios into final

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he was withdrawing from Wimbledon after failing to recover from an abdominal injury, ending his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.

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Miami set to host 2023 World Baseball Classic final

Miami set to host 2023 World Baseball Classic final

Plans for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were announced Thursday with Japan, Taiwan and US venues set for games and the final set for next March at Miami.

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Major Tunisia party urges boycott of constitution vote

Major Tunisia party urges boycott of constitution vote

Tunisia's Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party urged its supporters on Thursday to boycott a July 25 referendum on President Kais Saied's new constitution, saying it would "lead to a repressive, authoritarian regime".

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Boeing says risk 737 MAX 10 could be canceled

Boeing says risk 737 MAX 10 could be canceled

Boeing's CEO said the company could cancel the 737 MAX 10 if regulators don't certify the jet before new crew alerting system standards take effect in December, according to a report Thursday.

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Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61

Tringale starts Scottish Open with stunning 61

Cameron Tringale shot a spectacular 61 in the first round of the Scottish Open on Thursday.

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Sudan activists to unite under 'revolutionary council'

Sudan activists to unite under 'revolutionary council'

Pro-democracy groups in Sudan announced a "revolutionary council" Thursday to close ranks against coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejecting his offer of a civilian government, as protesters keep pressing for his resignation.

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Russia grinds towards Sloviansk, Putin says bigger offensive may come

Russia grinds towards Sloviansk, Putin says bigger offensive may come

Russian forces left a trail of destruction Thursday while seeking to push deeper into the eastern Donbas region, as the Kremlin warned its campaign had not yet started in earnest.

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James Caan, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Misery,' dies aged 82: manager

James Caan, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Misery,' dies aged 82: manager

James Caan, the US actor best known for playing Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather," has died aged 82, his manager said Thursday.

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Spieth fears British Open at St Andrews could be 'too easy'

Spieth fears British Open at St Andrews could be 'too easy'

Jordan Spieth has voiced concerns the Old Course at St Andrews could prove too easy a challenge for the world's best players when the 'home of golf' stages next week's 150th British Open.

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Portugal's Gouveia grabs early PGA Barbasol lead

Portugal's Gouveia grabs early PGA Barbasol lead

Portugal's Ricardo Gouveia, playing only his second US PGA Tour event, fired an eight-under par 64 to seize the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the Barbasol Championship.

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