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Thiem beats Fucsovics to reach Hamburg quarterfinals
Hamburg, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — Top-seeded Dominic Thiem eased past Marton Fucsovics of Hungary in straight sets on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Hamburg European Open.
6 years ago
Evian in a heat wave starts back-to-back women's golf majors
Evian-Les-Bains, July 24 (AP/UNB) — Restored to July on the calendar, the Evian Championship begins back-to-back weeks of major championships in women's golf for the first time in six decades on Thursday.
6 years ago
Former USC, Jets QB Sanchez retires from NFL and joins ESPN
Former USC star and New York Jets first-round pick Mark Sanchez is retiring from the NFL and joining ESPN as a college football analyst.
6 years ago
Tribute planned at nationals for late runner Gabe Grunewald
Des Moines, July 24 (AP/UNB) — Justin Grunewald carries a lock of her hair with him as a remembrance. He has countless photos of her on his phone, along with rich stories from so many.
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2 riders kicked out of Tour de France after altercation
Gap, July 24 (AP/UNB) — Two riders, including a teammate of defending Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas, have been kicked out of the race after they got into an altercation that both teams said was minor and unworthy of such a harsh penalty.
6 years ago
Andy Murray to play doubles with brother Jamie in Washington
London, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Andy Murray will team up with brother Jamie to play doubles at the Citi Open in Washington as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.
6 years ago
World Cup final best and worst day of my cricketing career, says Martin Guptill
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - A week after New Zealand’s heartbreaking World Cup loss, a gutted Martin Guptill on Tuesday said the summit clash against England at the Lord’s was both the “best and worst day” of his cricketing career. Hosts England lifted their maiden World Cup owing to a superior boundary count after Guptill was run-out off the last ball of the Super Over, reports The Indian Express.
6 years ago
1 Year: Tokyo Olympics unveil gold, silver, bronze medals
Tokyo, July 24 (AP/UNB) — With exactly one year to go until the Tokyo Olympics open, organizers marked the day by unveiling the gold, silver, and bronze medals that will symbolize the 2020 Games.
6 years ago
Russian boxer, 28, dies after suffering brain injury in ring
Moscow, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Boxer Maxim Dadashev died Tuesday, four days after suffering a brain injury in a fight in Maryland. He was 28.
6 years ago
Majors over as players try to adjust to crammed schedule
Portrush, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Andrew Landry hit the opening tee shot at the Masters. Shane Lowry hit the final shot at the British Open.
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