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USA turns to Scheffler, DeChambeau in Saturday foursomes

USA turns to Scheffler, DeChambeau in Saturday foursomes

United States captain Keegan Bradley will turn to top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau to revive his squad in Saturday morning foursomes matches even after they each lost twice Friday.

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Trump can't spark US comeback in visit to Ryder Cup

Trump can't spark US comeback in visit to Ryder Cup

Not even President Donald Trump could make the United States golf team great again but his appearance at Friday's opening day of the 45th Ryder Cup added fuel to the electric atmosphere around the first tee at Bethpage Black.

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Trump urges Microsoft to fire ex-Biden administration official

Trump urges Microsoft to fire ex-Biden administration official

US President Donald Trump called on Microsoft on Friday to fire its head of global affairs, Lisa Monaco, a former senior official in Democratic administrations.

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Europe takes three-point Ryder Cup lead as US gets no Trump boost

Europe takes three-point Ryder Cup lead as US gets no Trump boost

Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood struck twice as Europe stormed into a three-point lead on the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday, overwhelming the United States despite President Donald Trump's high-profile visit.

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Three talking points ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final

Three talking points ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup final

The top two teams in the global rankings clash in the Women's Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, with number-one England facing an in-form Canada at Twickenham.

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Murillo sends Marseille top in Ligue 1 with late win in Strasbourg

Murillo sends Marseille top in Ligue 1 with late win in Strasbourg

Amir Murillo scored late to send Marseille top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Strasbourg just days after their victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

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Kimmel boycott ends as US TV companies put him back on air

Kimmel boycott ends as US TV companies put him back on air

Two major TV companies that stopped airing comedian Jimmy Kimmel after US government pressure said Friday they would start broadcasting his show again, ending a boycott of the late-night host.

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Iran sanctions look set to return even as nuclear inspections resume

Iran sanctions look set to return even as nuclear inspections resume

Deep sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program look set to go into force once again, even as a UN watchdog confirmed Friday inspections of its atomic sites had resumed.

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Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern goals in record time

Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern goals in record time

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.

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'Almost impossible': Brazilian skater Sandro Dias makes history on mega ramp

'Almost impossible': Brazilian skater Sandro Dias makes history on mega ramp

With a dizzying eight-second drop down a ramp built off the side of a 22-storey building, Brazilian skateboarding legend Sandro Dias, 50, fulfilled a longtime dream and smashed two world records.

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