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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.

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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali taken to hospital

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

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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.

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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.

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Euro 2016 hosts France set up camp in Austria

France coach Didier Deschamps and his Euro 2016 hopefuls arrived at their pre-tournament training base in Austria this week.

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Fonseca presented as new Shakhtar Donetsk coach

Ukrainian topflight club Shakhtar Donetsk presented their new manager to the media on Wednesday.

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Shark attack survivor Hamilton secures career-best third place in Fiji Women's Pro

Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm in a shark attack 13 years ago has finished a career-best third place in the World Surf League’s Fiji Women’s Pro this…

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Germany, Spain and England name final 23-man squads for Euro 2016

Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus has been left out of the Germany team for this summer’s European Championship in France.

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World Judo Masters 2016: final day of action dishes up thrilling fight-fest

If respect, effort, talent and discipline are the pillars of the sport, the third and final day of the World Judo Masters in Mexico will be remembered for years to…

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Mexican footballer Alan Pulido 'very well' after kidnap ordeal ends

Mexican international footballer Alan Pulido has been freed following his abduction in the country at the weekend.

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Family of late Jules Bianchi to sue FIA

The family of the late Formula One driver Jules Bianchi have begun legal action against the sport’s governing body the FIA, following his death last…

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Cleveland one win away from NBA final

The Cleveland Cavaliers moved one step closer to a second consecutive NBA showpiece match after thrashing the Toronto Raptors in Game five of their Eastern Conference…

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Ajax appoint Bosz as new manager

Dutch side Ajax have appointed former Netherlands international midfielder Peter Bosz as their new manager.

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Arsenal sign Switzerland international Xhaka

Arsenal have started to bolster their ranks ahead of next season after signing Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia…

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France defender Varane ruled out of Euro 2016 with injury

France defender Raphael Varane was dealt a double blow on Tuesday after he was ruled out of both the European Championships and the Champions League…

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Fourteen Russian athletes test positive from 2008 Olympics

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) said on Tuesday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had informed them that 14 of the country’s athletes have been suspected of doping at the 2008 Beijing…

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The Great Wall Marathon

Runners travelled from all over the world to combine vacation with adventure and running in the rural province of Tianjin, China on Saturday (21…

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Brendan Rogers gets the manager's job at Celtic

The former manager of Liverpool, Brendan Rogers, has been given the biggest job in Scottish football, taking over the manager’s job at former European Champions…

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Bolt builds up speed ahead of Rio

Usain Bolt’s famous signature gesture, arm extended shooting for the stars, is one his olympic rivals will be hoping they do not see this summer, but who can stop the double Olympic sprint champion Us