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Alcaraz back in action at Wimbledon as Raducanu eyes Sabalenka shock
Alcaraz back in action at Wimbledon as Raducanu eyes Sabalenka shock

Carlos Alcaraz returns to Centre Court on Friday as he continues his quest for a third straight Wimbledon title, while Emma Raducanu aims to add Aryna Sabalenka to the scrapheap of top seeds.

July 04, 2025

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Oasis fans count down the hours until mega-tour kicks off in UK
Oasis fans count down the hours until mega-tour kicks off in UK

Oasis fans flooded Cardiff on Friday as they counted down the hours to the legendary Britpop band kicking off a highly-anticipated reunion tour nearly 16 years after last performing together.

July 04, 2025

Court strikes suspension for Nigerian senator who complained of sexism
Court strikes suspension for Nigerian senator who complained of sexism

A Nigerian court Friday called for the reinstatement of a senator who was ousted after she complained about sexual harassment, delivering a long-awaited ruling in a case that has divided the socially conservative west African country.

July 04, 2025

Riquelme leaves Atletico Madrid for Real Betis
Riquelme leaves Atletico Madrid for Real Betis

Atletico Madrid's Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme has signed a contract with Real Betis until 2030, the two clubs confirmed on Friday.

July 04, 2025

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Wimbledon pays tribute to Jota after Liverpool star's death
Wimbledon pays tribute to Jota after Liverpool star's death

Wimbledon paid tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool star's death as Portugal's Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his doubles match on Friday.

July 04, 2025

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Stocks, dollar drop as tariff talk dominates
Stocks, dollar drop as tariff talk dominates

Stock markets mostly fell alongside a retreating dollar Friday as international tensions over tariffs dominated sentiment.

July 04, 2025