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All smiles as Pliskova braces for maiden Olympics
After losing the Wimbledon final to Ashleigh Barty in three sets, world number seven sets her eyes on the Tokyo Games
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Questions over policing and World Cup bid after violent Wembley scenes
London Police says it made 86 arrests and a total of 19 officers were injured while managing the Euro 2020 final
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Biles tackling history - and herself - at Olympics
24-year-old American superstar has not lost an all-around competition since 2013
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Rapinoe spurred by Olympic 2016 exit as US chase double
The ill-fated Rio campaign was a rare blemish on the Americans dazzling record of success at international level
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Facebook, Twitter vow to tackle racial abuse of England footballers
Social media giants are taking down racist, hateful content directed at Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka
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Reluctant star Dressel set to shine at Tokyo Olympics
24-year-old could become just the fourth swimmer in history to win seven medals in a single Games
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Golden girl Felix readies for Olympic swansong
Her fifth and final Games will almost see her become the most decorated female track and field athlete in the history
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Earthquakes, typhoons pose threat at Olympics
Coronavirus might be top risk, but organisers have natural disaster to take care of as well
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Euro 2020 crowning moment for Roberto Mancini
Italy's renaissance man has transformed team into winners after 2018 World Cup qualifying fiasco
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Top US general in Afghanistan relinquishes command
General Austin Miller hands command to Gen McKenzie, who will oversee remaining operations from US-based headquarters









