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Reed matches Walker for PGA lead
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» SPRINGFIELD (UNITED STATES) - Patrick Reed sank a 15-foot birdie putt at the second hole to match fellow American Jimmy Walker for the lead in Friday's second round of the 98th PGA Championship.
Argentina 'need Messi', says acting FA chief
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - The acting head of Argentina's FA, Armando Perez, insisted he would do all he could to lure Lionel Messi out of international retirement during an upcoming visit to the Barcelona superstar in Spain.
Russian weightlifting team banned from Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» PARIS - Russia's eight-strong Olympic Games weightlifting team was banned from the Rio Games on Friday in the latest doping-related blow to the sporting powerhouse.
Delay of 'Halo' device brings mixed reception on grid
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» HOCKENHEIM (GERMANY) - Formula One's decision to delay the introduction of the long-awaited cockpit protection 'halo' device until next year was given a mixed reception by drivers on Friday.
Former Wimbledon star Marion Bartoli on 'road to recovery'
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» PARIS - Former Wimbledon winner Marion Bartoli insisted Friday she was "on the road to recovery" after a mystery virus caused her dramatic weight loss and led her to fear for her life.
Turkey detains tycoons as journalists appear in court
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» ANKARA - Turkish authorities on Friday widened their sweeping post-coup crackdown to the business sector, rounding up three tycoons as a score of detained journalists were marched into court by police to hear their fate.
Italy's BMPS worst performer in EU banking stress tests
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» LONDON - Italy's Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena came a distant last in EU bank stress test results released on Friday that showed the sector as a whole was broadly resilient.
Sandy Hook to open new school four years after massacre
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Nearly four years after suffering one of the worst mass shootings in America, an elementary school in Connecticut will re-open in a brand-new, high-tech building this fall.
Wawrinka claims Toronto semi-final spot
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» TORONTO (CANADA) - Stan Wawrinka stormed into his first semi-final at the ATP Toronto Masters tournament on Friday by thrashing South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-1, 6-3.
Man United target Pogba not a done deal - agent
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» PARIS - No deal has been reached between Juventus and Manchester United concerning the touted transfer of French international Paul Pogba, the player's agent Mino Raiola insisted Friday.