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Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by split decision

Manny Pacquiao, right, lands a punch against Keith Thurman in the fifth round during a welterweight title fight Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time. Keith Thurman was a whole lot tougher

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Djokovic edges Federer in 5 sets for 5th Wimbledon trophy

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic lifts his trophy after defeating Switzerland’s Roger Federer during the men’s singles final match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Novak Djokovic became the first man in 71 years to win Wimbledon after facing match points in the final, coming back to beat Roger

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The Latest: Halep beats Serena Williams in Wimbledon final

Romania’s Simona Halep returns the ball to United States’ Serena Williams during the women’s singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Simona Halep won her first Wimbledon title and kept Serena Williams from winning her eighth. Halep beat Williams 6-2, 6-2 on

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Coco Gauff, 15, avoids 2 match points in Centre Court win

United States’ Cori “Coco” Gauff reacts after winning a point against Slovenia’s Polona Hercog in a Women’s singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) It was easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still just 15 as she stood on the grass of

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Novak Djokovic: ‘Happy if next generation wins Majors in 25 years’

Photo/Tennis World Novak Djokovic commented on Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev all losing in Grand Slams first round matches. The Serbian player also analyzed when the next generation may prevail over him, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. “It is fair to say that it’s surprising, unexpected for the guys to lose in the

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Frank Lampard confirmed as Chelsea boss

Frank Lampard confirmed as Chelsea boss By Herald Scotland Online Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach. The former England midfielder returns to Stamford Bridge following a season in charge of Sky Bet Championship side Derby. Lampard has signed a three-year deal to replace Maurizio Sarri after the Italian left to join

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The Latest: Gauff, 15, wins again at Wimbledon

United States’ Cori “Coco” Gauff celebrates after beating Slovakia’s Magdalena Rybaikova in a Women’s singles match during day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) American teenager Coco Gauff just keeps winning at Wimbledon. After coming through qualifying and then upsetting five-time champion Venus Williams in the

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CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes to face Somalia

CHAN 2020 Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes Vs Somalia 1st Leg: 26th – 28th July 2019 2nd Leg: 2nd – 4th August 2019 Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has confirmed that Uganda Cranes will now play Somalia in the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2020 qualifiers. Originally, Uganda had been scheduled to play South Sudan. But, upon

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WTA Wimbledon: 15-year-old sensation Cori Guaff thumps Venus Williams

Photo/Tennis World By JOVICA ILIC In the battle of the youngest and oldest players in the draw, the 15-year-old sensation Cori Gauff ousted the five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 18 minutes! Super talented American born in 2004 has been destined for big results ever since picking the racquet for

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Cori Gauff roars into the main draw at Wimbledon for another huge record

Photo/Tennis World By JOVICA ILIC Twelve months ago, Cori Gauff came to Wimbledon as a teenage sensation and Roland Garros junior winner, standing as one of the favorites at the All England Club as well. The champion in Roehampton a week earlier, Cori lost to Xiyu Wang in three close sets in the quarter-final, returning

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