NBA Timberwolves officially welcome star center Gobert
The Minnesota Timberwolves officially welcomed star French center Rudy Gobert on Wednesday, days after reports they had acquired the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year from the Utah Jazz.
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Veteran France keeper Mandanda set for Rennes after Marseille exit
France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda is expected to join Rennes after reaching an agreement with Marseille on Wednesday to rescind his contract.
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Spain eyes vibrant summer after 'dazzling' visitor surge
Spain said Wednesday it was hoping to reach its record visitor numbers of 2019 after two years of pandemic restrictions, although soaring inflation figures suggest tough times will return after the season ends.
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PGA Tour, LPGA cancel Shanghai events due to Covid regulations
The US PGA Tour and the LPGA said Thursday they were cancelling tournaments scheduled in Shanghai in October because of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in China.
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Chelsea closing in on deal for Man City's Sterling - reports
Chelsea are closing on the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era at Stamford Bridge after reportedly agreeing personal terms with Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling.
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Suspected jihadists storm Nigeria prison, free hundreds
Suspected Boko Haram jihadists using guns and explosives blasted their way into a prison near Nigeria's capital, freeing dozens of their jailed comrades and hundreds of other inmates, the government said on Wednesday.
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Biden speaks with wife of basketball star detained in Russia
President Joe Biden spoke with the wife of women's basketball star Brittney Griner on Wednesday, telling her that he is working to secure her spouse's release from Russian detention, the White House said.
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French PM calls for compromise in first speech to stormy parliament
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called for compromise on Wednesday in her first speech to France's stormy new parliament where her minority government will need support from opposition parties to pass legislation.
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Kyrgios races into Wimbledon semi-finals
Nick Kyrgios reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon on Wednesday when the controversial Australian defeated Cristian Garin of Chile in straight sets.
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British Airways cuts 10,300 more flights through October
British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights up to the end of October, with the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes.
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