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Maria Sharapova to appeal two-year doping ban

Maria Sharapova will appeal a two-year ban for doping imposed by the International Tennis Federation on Wednesday, she said on her Facebook…

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Euro 2016: A brief glimpse at Euronews' Euro 2016 nations

There’s not long to go before kickoff at Euro 2016, so Euronews took this opportunity to take a brief glimpse at some of the participating nations represented by our sports…

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Football fever grips France ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2016 match

Two days to go and the excitement is growing as the teams competing in the Euro 2016 football tournament keep on arriving in France.

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World Cup for unrecognised states

Hosts Abkhazia won the alternative football World Cup for various unrecognised entities in Sukhumi, the capital of the Georgian breakaway…

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Belgium struggle past Norway in final Euro2016 warm-up fixture

Belgium laboured to a 3-2 victory over Norway on Sunday in their final warm-up match before the Euro 2016 football tournament.

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Massialas takes fencing gold at the Shanghai Grand Prix

Alexander Massialas maintained his good form to win the Shanghai Grand Prix The American had a closely fought battle in the semi-final with local boy Chen…

USA

Ali - the boxing world pays tribute

Friends, former foes and managers unite in respect for the sporting legend and civil rights activist.

USA

Tributes pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Tributes from around the world have continued to pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali, following his death at the age of 74.

USA

'Rest in peace, champ': the world remembers Muhammad Ali

The world is mourning boxing great Muhammad Ali.

France

Garbiñe Muguruza beats Serena Williams to win the French Open

Garbiñe Muguruza claimed her first grand slam title with a convincing win over Serena Williams at the French Open in Paris.

Sport

Errigo outclasses her rivals to win Shanghai Grand Prix title

The Italian Arianna Errigo had a golden day at the office when she won the Shanghai International Fencing Federation Grand Prix against the American Lee…

USA

Muhammad Ali - In his own words

From fights to civil rights - the three-times world heavyweight champion kept his audience entertained with his patter: fighting talk, rhyme and witticisms.

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Muhammad Ali, a star is gone

In Hollywood, Muhammad Ali’s star has attracted many people since the announcement of his death.

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The Greatest - the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali

So much more than simply the best boxer the world has ever seen

USA

Muhammad Ali - "an outrageous humanitarian"

"I want to be remembered as a man who never sold out his people," the boxing legend is quoted as saying.

USA

Death of "The Greatest" - Muhammad Ali passes at the age of 74

*The Greatest" - the former world heavyweight boxing champion died in hospital in Phoenix in the US state of Arizona.

USA

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali taken to hospital

Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is in hospital for a respiratory problem.

Sport

French Open: Top seeds Williams and Djokovic progress to semis

Top seeds Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic both advanced to the semi-finals of the French Open.

France

Euro2016: officials vow to beef up security for fans

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Germany midfielder Gundogan joins Manchester City

Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has joined Manchester City following five years at Borussia Dortmund.