Anderson omitted as England ring changes for third Ashes Test
England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting Thursday, with express quick Mark Wood, seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes and spinner Moeen Ali recalled.
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Djokovic, Swiatek in Wimbledon action despite more rain pain
Novak Djokovic can take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title on Wednesday as the All England Club tackles a scheduling backlog.
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England's Bright warns players are 'not robots' as injuries mount ahead of World Cup
England captain Millie Bright has warned that the boom in women's football is putting dangerous demands on players, with a host of star names set to miss out on the World Cup.
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Iran maintains crackdowns, executions over protests: UN probe
Iran is still meting out harsh punishments on people suspected of involvement in mass protests, including "chilling" executions, a United Nations fact-finding mission said Wednesday.
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Stock markets drop as Chinese data disappoints
Stock markets retreated Wednesday on poorly-received Chinese data, as investors looked ahead to the reopening of Wall Street after the Independence Day holiday.
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England omit Anderson for third Ashes Test
England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting Thursday.
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Man Utd seal swoop for Chelsea midfielder Mount
Mason Mount set his sights on winning major trophies with Manchester United after the England midfielder completed his move from Chelsea for a reported fee of £55 million ($70 million) on Wednesday.
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'Strongest' Dutch summer storm kills one, scrambles flights
The Netherlands was battered by the strongest summer storm on record on Wednesday, killing one person and throwing international air and rail travel into chaos.
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Injured Springbok prop Nche out of Rugby Championship
South Africa prop Ox Nche will miss this year's Rugby Championship with a pectoral muscule issue, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday.
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Blondie drummer says music in UK schools helps autistic children
Blondie drummer Clem Burke on Wednesday said adding drumming to the UK school curriculum could be a "game changer" for autistic children after a study found as little as 90 minutes a week offered benefits.
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