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Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security

Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares said this Wednesday that while security was the first subject athletes raised with her about the Olympics, she had full confidence that Paris would put on a safe Games in 100 day's time.

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Gauff keen to end claycourt trophy drought ahead of French Open

World number three, Coco Gauff, is full of optimism heading into the claycourt season as she targets a first French Open crown but the American said her immediate focus was on ending her trophy drought on the surface over the coming weeks.

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Nadal returns with victory at Barcelona Open

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to the match court with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the Barcelona Open.

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Man City boss Guardiola warns too soon to dream about double treble

While Manchester City midfielder Bernando Silva said he and his teammates are motivated by the possibility of winning their second consecutive treble, manager Pep Guardiola cautioned against dreaming too far ahead.

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Corruption, lack of funding hampering growth of boxing in Africa’  

Corruption, lack of funding and the lack of competitive bouts are hampering the growth and development of boxing in Africa, according to the African boxing authorities at the launch of Mandela African Boxing Cup.

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US court sides with transgender school athlete against West Virginia ban

A United States (US) Federal Appeals Court yesterday ruled that a transgender middle-school girl in West Virginia can compete in her school's girls' track and cross-country teams, blocking enforcement of a state law against her.

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US forecast to top medals table for fourth straight Games

The United States (US) will top the medals table for the fourth straight Summer Games in Paris, while France will get a major host-nation bump from eighth to third, according to a forecast 100 days out from the opening ceremony.

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Ayabonga Khaka to join 100 club in 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka

Proteas fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka will become the first black female cricketer to play 100 One Day Internationals (ODI) for South Africa when she steps onto the field in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka’s women this Wednesday.

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Prize money at Paris Games goes against Olympic spirit: UCI chief

The decision by World Athletics to award prize money at the Paris 2024 Games goes against the Olympic spirit and solidarity among international federations, the head of cycling’s global governing body (UCI) said this Tuesday.

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Former Australia batsman Slater refused bail on domestic violence charges

Former Australia batsman, Michael Slater, was refused bail by a court in Queensland State this Tuesday after being remanded in police custody and charged with multiple domestic violence offences including stalking and intimidation.

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