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Turkey take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, England face Swiss

Turkey face the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday whose lead-up has been dominated by a diplomatic row between the Turks and Germany.

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Marsch relishing Canada's semi clash with Argentina

Canada coach Jesse Marsch said his team were relishing the chance to face world champions Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals after Friday's shock win over Venezuela.

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Canada stun Venezuela on penalties to reach Copa semis

Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America on Friday after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the 90-minute game finished 1-1.

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Swiatek faces 'gangster' threat, Djokovic feels need for Wimbledon speed

Iga Swiatek has seen off all-comers during an impressive 21-match winning run but on Saturday she faces a Wimbledon opponent in Yulia Putintseva who has a reputation for dabbling in the dark arts.

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Pan, Rai share halfway lead in PGA John Deere Classic

C.T. Pan and Aaron Rai defied tough, gusty winds to card eight-under-par 63s on Friday and share the lead heading into the weekend at the PGA Tour John Deere Classic in Illinois.

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France coach Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo, defends Mbappe

France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final after another difficult night for star man Kylian Mbappe.

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Thompson bids farewell to Warriors after exit

Klay Thompson paid tribute to his former Golden State Warriors team-mates on Friday in a heartfelt farewell to the club.

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Portugal exit Euros with pride, will return stronger: Martinez

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team lost with "pride" against France in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Friday, pledging they would come back stronger.

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France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-finals

Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe's France edged a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo's last-ever match at the tournament.

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Endrick to start for Brazil in Uruguay Copa clash: Dorival

Rising teenage star Endrick will be handed his first start for Brazil in their crunch Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay, Brazil coach Dorival Jr. said Friday.

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Heartbreak for Germany fans after dramatic Euros exit

A stream of disappointed Germany fans poured out of Berlin's fan zone Friday evening, some in tears, after a dramatic 2-1 loss to Spain sent the host nation crashing out of the Euros.

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Nagelsmann laments late penalty decision as hosts Germany exit Euros

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann lamented the decision to deny his side a late penalty in Friday's 2-1 Euro 2024 loss to Spain, saying "the referee blew in favour of Spain a little".

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Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Sinner, Gauff cruise

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff breezed through.

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Spain team 'is a winning horse', says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lavished praise on his young side after Friday's 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Germany took them to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.

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Alcaraz mimics Bellingham goal celebration after Wimbledon win

Carlos Alcaraz cheekily copied England Euro 2024 star Jude Bellingham's trademark goal celebration on Friday as he soaked up the adulation on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

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Merino's extra-time heroics fire Spain past Germany, into Euros semis

A Mikel Merino goal in the penultimate minute of extra time grabbed Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany to send them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and keep their dreams of a record-breaking fourth European Championship title alive.

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Olmo hopes Pedri can make speedy return for Euros semi-finalists Spain

Spain forward Dani Olmo said he hoped injured midfielder Pedri would quickly return for the Euro 2024 semi-finalists, saying "this is a story we are all writing together".

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Retiring Kroos hopeful despite Germany's 'bitter' Euros exit

Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said he was optimistic for the team's future despite their "bitter" Euro 2024 exit after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain in extra time on Friday.

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Southgate turns on English 'entitlement' over claims of easy Euros draw

Gareth Southgate rounded on claims England have been handed a soft draw at Euro 2024 as the "entitlement" that has held his nation back ahead of the Three Lions' quarter-final clash against Switzerland.

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Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis

A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis.

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Koeman demands Dutch silence fervent Turkish fans at Euros

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman wants his team to quiet Turkey's raucous fans in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin.

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Brad Pitt at Silverstone for filming of F1 movie

Brad Pitt's previously untitled Formula One film, co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, will be called F1, it was announced on Friday at the British Grand Prix.

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Raducanu storms into Wimbledon last 16

Emma Raducanu reached the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time since her 2021 US Open triumph when she defeated world number nine Maria Sakkari at Wimbledon on Friday.

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Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as storm clouds loom at Silverstone

A beaming Lando Norris said he was excited by his prospects, but would prefer no further rain, after dominating both opening free practice sessions at the British Grand Prix on Friday.

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Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Gauff eases through

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as US Open winner Coco Gauff breezed through.

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Evenepoel survives fright to win time-trial as Pogacar holds lead

Remco Evenepoel recovered from a scare to win a thrilling 25.3km stage seven time-trial at the Tour de France on Friday as Tadej Pogacar dug deep to keep the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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Demiral Euros ban 'unfair' but Turkish pride will grow, says coach Montella

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said Friday Merih Demiral's ban for making a controversial salute was "unfair" ahead of the team's Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.

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Gauff overpowers qualifier to reach Wimbledon fourth round

Coco Gauff swept into the Wimbledon fourth round on Friday, seeing off the challenge of British qualifier Sonay Kartal 6-4, 6-0 with a minimum of fuss.

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Vinales sets German MotoGP lap record as Marquez goes flying

Spaniard Maverick Vinales broke the Sachsenring track record in Friday's practice session ahead of the German MotoGP, while Marc Marquez suffered a heavy fall.

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Alcaraz back from brink to beat Tiafoe in Wimbledon thriller

Carlos Alcaraz came back from the brink in a five-set thriller against close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon on Friday, winning 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 to keep his title defence on track.

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Schar keen to show Swiss class against England at Euros

Fabian Schar is hoping to show England what Switzerland are capable of in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final, but warned against underestimating the misfiring opposition.

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Sun breaks through for New Zealand at Wimbledon

Lulu Sun has taken a long, winding road to the Wimbledon last 16, from New Zealand via China, Switzerland, the United States and Slovakia.

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