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Barca women's quadruple bid faces Chelsea Champions League challenge

Barca women's quadruple bid faces Chelsea Champions League challenge

Dominant European champions Barcelona aim to keep their quadruple quest on track when they face Chelsea in the Women's Champions League semi-finals on Saturday.

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PSG closing on Ligue 1 title in treble bid

PSG closing on Ligue 1 title in treble bid

Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up the Ligue 1 title as early as next week, which would secure the first trophy of what they hope will be a historic treble after their comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.

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Coe divides Olympic movement with prize money move

Coe divides Olympic movement with prize money move

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe's decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medallists may have been welcomed by athletes but the move has upset some of his fellow federation bosses and surprised seasoned observers of the Games.

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US 'swatting' pranks stoke alarm in election year

US 'swatting' pranks stoke alarm in election year

Startled by nighttime pounding on his door, American political strategist Rick Wilson walked out in his underwear to find policemen with guns drawn. They were responding to yet another hoax, increasingly seen as a tool of intimidation in a crucial election year.

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Korda makes strong start to LPGA record bid

Korda makes strong start to LPGA record bid

Nelly Korda made a strong start to her bid for a record-equalling fifth straight LPGA Tour win with a four-under-par 68 Thursday at the Chevron Championship, the first women's major of the year.

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Eiffel Tower loses sparkle for Parisians ahead of Olympics

Eiffel Tower loses sparkle for Parisians ahead of Olympics

The Eiffel Tower is set for a starring role during the Paris Olympics this year, but the landmark and its park have become symbols of the capital's struggles with cleanliness and crime.

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France imposes curfew on minors in 'cutthroat' Guadeloupe city

France imposes curfew on minors in 'cutthroat' Guadeloupe city

France on Thursday ordered a two-month nighttime curfew for minors in a Guadeloupe city after a surge in youth violence in the overseas territory.

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NHL approves Coyotes sale and move to Utah

NHL approves Coyotes sale and move to Utah

The NHL has given the green light to the Arizona Coyotes sale and move to Utah, the league said on Thursday.

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Bryan grabs three shot lead at Puntacana Championship

Bryan grabs three shot lead at Puntacana Championship

Wesley Bryan shot a nine-under 63 to grab a three stroke lead after the first round of the Puntacana Championship on Thursday.

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Morikawa takes Masters form to Hilton Head bid

Morikawa takes Masters form to Hilton Head bid

Collin Morikawa bounced back from his final round disappointment at the Masters, shooting a six-under 65 first round at the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage tournament on Thursday.

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