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'My body shut down', says Tiafoe after US Open heartbreak

'My body shut down', says Tiafoe after US Open heartbreak

Frances Tiafoe blamed his heartbreaking five-set US Open semi-final defeat to Taylor Fritz on cramping after his "body shut down".

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Boeing's beleaguered Starliner back home empty

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner back home empty

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner returned to Earth empty Saturday after NASA deemed it too risky to bring home the astronauts who rode the spaceship up to the International Space Station.

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Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in NFL's first season game in Brazil

Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in NFL's first season game in Brazil

Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns to spark the Philadelphia Eagles over Green Bay 34-29 on Friday in the first regular-season NFL game in South America.

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Old satellite to burn up over Pacific in 'targeted' re-entry first

Old satellite to burn up over Pacific in 'targeted' re-entry first

After 24 years diligently studying Earth's magnetic field, a satellite will mostly burn up over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday during a "targeted" re-entry into the atmosphere, in a first for the European Space Agency as it seeks to reduce space debris.

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Fritz ends America's 15-year wait, sets up US Open final with Sinner

Fritz ends America's 15-year wait, sets up US Open final with Sinner

Taylor Fritz became the first American man since 2009 to reach a Grand Slam final on Friday, setting up a US Open title showdown against world number one Jannik Sinner.

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Fritz defeats Tiafoe to book US Open final clash with Sinner

Fritz defeats Tiafoe to book US Open final clash with Sinner

Taylor Fritz fought back to defeat compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the US Open on Friday, becoming the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final in 15 years.

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Brazil down Ecuador, Suarez farewell ends in stalemate

Brazil down Ecuador, Suarez farewell ends in stalemate

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo scored the only goal as Brazil boosted their lacklustre 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday.

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Colombian court orders Escobar's hippos to be hunted

Colombian court orders Escobar's hippos to be hunted

A Colombian court on Friday called for the hunting of hippos, introduced to the country in the 1980s by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.

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Pope tells Papua New Guinea leaders natural resources must benefit all

Pope tells Papua New Guinea leaders natural resources must benefit all

Pope Francis told Papua New Guinea's leaders Saturday that vast natural resources must benefit the "entire community", a politically charged call in a nation where many believe riches are being squandered or stolen.

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Frustrating farewell for Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

Frustrating farewell for Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying.

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