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Anthony Joshua opens up on 'backstabbers' after shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr

Joshua suffered the first loss of his career after being knocked down four times against little-known Mexican Ruiz in New York last June before the referee waved off the fight in round seven.




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Hampshire bowler Chris Wood opens up on his gambling addiction in bid to help other athletes 

EXCLUSIVE BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Chris Wood never quite considered killing himself, but he did wonder about the point of living. Cricketer by day, gambler by night.




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FTSE 100 opens down 2.2% by 144 to 5757 points as data shows slump in UK housing market

The FTSE 100 was down by 144 to 5757 points, wiping out much of the strong gains it had seen this week after signs of several countries easing lockdown measures.




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London markets open flat on 5,763 points amid US-China tensions over origin of Covid

The index of Britain's biggest firms dropped by nine points to 5,763, with further losses in the eurozone markets which were 3.5 per cent lower at close today.




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Starbucks to reopen 85% of its US stores by the end of the week

The Seattle-based coffee chain is aiming to have 90 percent of its cafes opened by June. It temporarily shuttered half of its 8,000 US stores in late March after the COVID outbreak.




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Disneyland Shanghai to reopen on Monday with social distancing measures remaining in place

Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek revealed Disneyland Shanghai (left) will reopen its gates on Monday, becoming the first Disney theme park to start operating again after COVID-19.




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Shanghai Disneyland is 'set to open in mid-May' after a nearly four-month coronavirus shutdown

Preparations for the opening are underway as the theme park in China is set to welcome visitors again in mid-to-late May, a source revealed to the Chinese media on Monday.




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FTSE 100 opens flat on 5849 as Asian shares continue to climb after China's central bank fixed yuan

London markets opened flat today as Asian shares continued to climb after China's central bank fixed the yuan in a bid to ease US trade-war tensions.




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Phil Mickelson left humiliated after missing shortest putt ever during first round of US Open

Phil Mickelson, looking to seal the career Grand Slam after finishing runner-up six times at the US Open, shot an opening round of one-over par to leave himself seven shots behind leader Justin Rose.




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US Open 2019 Leaderboard - Live updates from second round at Pebble Beach

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Friday, with Justin Rose leading after a stunning six-under-par first round of 65. You can keep up with all the latest scores right here.




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Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy well placed for thrilling weekend at US Open

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: A thrilling weekend is in prospect at the US Open with Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy in contention behind leader Gary Woodland.




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Five spectators injured by runaway golf cart during US Open

Several spectators were injured by a runaway golf cart during the second round of the US Open at Pebble Beach. Reports varied on the number injured with some saying four and some five.




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US Open 2019 tee times - Third round pairings at Pebble Beach

The third round of the US Open takes place at Pebble Beach in California on Saturday. Here are all the tee times and pairings as the main contenders look to make their move.




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US Open 2019 Leaderboard, LIVE - Latest updates from third round

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Saturday, with Justin Rose two shots behind overnight leader Gary Woodland.




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Patrick Reed snaps club after fluffing chip shot during second round of US Open

Reed broke the wedge over his thigh after leaving the ball in the rough on a delicate chip from right of the 18th green. After taking it out on the wedge, he tossed the club shards toward his bag.




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Irish boys on the home run: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell starring at the US Open

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: One month to go until the biggest sporting event the province has seen, and the boys from Northern Ireland are building up a head of steam.




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Justin Rose keeps in touch with US Open leader Gary Woodland

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER AT PEBBLE BEACH: Is it possible to win a major golf tournament without actually playing well? Justin Rose appears determined to find out.




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Justin Rose in confident mood ahead of final round at US Open as he hunts down Woodland

Rose heads into the final round just a shot behind American Gary Woodland and knows the pressure will be on the world No 25 as he seeks a first major title on the Monterey Peninsula.




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US Open 2019 tee times - Final round pairings at Pebble Beach 

The US Open reaches it climax at Pebble Beach in California on Sunday. England's Justin Rose sits just one shot off the lead held by American Gary Woodland heading into the final day.




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US Open 2019 - Final Round: Live golf updates and leaderboard at Pebble Beach

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Sunday, with Justin Rose one shot behind leader Gary Woodland in the final round. Get latest score and updates here.




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Gary Woodland edges Brooks Koepka US Open duel of power

MARTIN SAMUEL AT PEBBLE BEACH: Gary Woodland was born in Kansas, in the city of Topeka, which translates from the original Siouan as 'a good place to dig potatoes'.




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Gary Woodland wins US Open in sensational style by fending off reigning champion Brooks Koepka

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: Nothing in the record of Gary Woodland suggested he would hold on to win the US Open. He had just two top tens in majors to his name in 30 attempts.




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Coronavirus: US Open set to be third American major postponed due to escalating pandemic

The US Open is set to become the third American major to be postponed and will now be played in early September, according to a report in the New York Post.




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The Open is off for first time since 1945... and other majors put back amid coronavirus pandemic

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: The Open will not be staged this year for the first time since 1945, after the R&A took the momentous decision to cancel the championship set for July.




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Anna Wintour cheers on friend Roger Federer in the US Open

The Vogue editor-in-chief, 69, appeared on day five of the US Open Friday. She attended Federer's match against Great Britain's Dan Evans.




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Novak Djokovic roars past Denis Kudla in straight sets at US Open

The defending champion sparked fears that he may have to pull out of the tournament after delaying a practice session, but Djokovic showed no obvious discomfort in a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Kudla.




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Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios stuns fans with 'tweener lob' at US Open as he prepares for third round

Nick Kyrgios delivered the unexpected 'tweener' lob at the heated doubles round in front of gasping spectators at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday.




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Rebel Wilson cuts a casually chic figure as she attends the US open

She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for her films including Pitch Perfect and The Hustle.




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Second seed Rafael Nadal powers past Chung Hyeon into the fourth round at the US Open

Rafael Nadal moved ominously into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Chung Hyeon.




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Naomi Osaka beats Coco Gauff in straight sets as defending US Open champion reaches fourth round

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: In the long run it may not prove such a bad thing that Coco Gauff was unable to produce a stunning upset of Naomi Osaka.




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Call Of Duty has ruined me: Nick Kyrgios complains of sore eyes from VIDEO GAMES during US Open loss

Nick Kyrgios claimed video games were ruining him and demanded a linesman be removed during a typically dramatic exit from the US Open in New York.




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Coco Gauff expected to sit out rest of the season and will return for next year's Australian Open

Coco Gauff's ather Corey says that age restriction rules will see his daughter out of the spotlight for a while following her third round defeat to Naomi Osaka at the US Open.




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Jo Konta knocks out No 3 seed Karolina Pliskova to seal place in US Open quarter-final

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Hardly anyone walks tightrope of deciding sets as well as Jo Konta this year, and she successfully did so once again to make the last eight of the US Open.




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Ashleigh Barty suffers shock exit of US Open as she Australian loses to China's Wang Qiang 

The Australian, who won the French Open earlier this year, was beaten in straight sets by Wang Qiang, the 18th seed from China.




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Tennis news: Roger Federer buries David Goffin to reach the last eight at the US Open

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: If Dan Evans thought he had it hard against the suddenly revitalised Roger Federer then it was even worse for unfortunate Belgian No 1 David Goffin.




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Tom Hiddleston joins Broadway co-star Zawe Ashton at US Open Tennis Championships in New York 

The actor, 38, looked enthralled as he watched Johanna Konta of Great Britain play against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic on Sunday.




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Mike Bryan 'fined £8,200 by officials at the US Open' for gun gesture

Mike Bryan has been fined $10,000 (£8,200) for a gesture he made towards a line judge during the US Open on Sunday. He took his racket and pretended to use it like a gun.




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World No. 2 Ash Barty's US Open preparation is questioned by fans after loss against Wang Qiang

The 23-year-old Australian tennis star was thrashed 6-2 6-4 by Chinese player Wang Qiang, just a day after playing a hard-fought doubles clash.




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Pitch Perfect co-stars Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow cheer on Serena Williams at US Open

Kendrick and Snow starred together in the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which followed a disgraced all-women's collegiate a cappella group as they fought to win nationals and fix their reputations.




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Novak Djokovic booed off court at US Open as defending champion pulls out with shoulder injury

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Defending singles champions perished at the US Open within 24 hours of each other, one departing to a cacophony of booing and the other to supportive cheers.




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Tennis star Naomi Osaka hailed 'class act' for inviting Coco Gauff to do joint US Open interview

Number one tennis seed Naomi Osaka, 21, has been praised by celebrities and sports stars for being persuading her opponent Coco Gauff, 15, to join her in a post-match interview after her straight set win.




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US Open 2019: Defending champion Naomi Osaka crashes out in last-16

Naomi Osaka's 10-match US Open winning streak and title defence are done after she was outplayed in the fourth-round by Belinda Bencic in a 7-5, 6-4 defeat.




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Maisie Williams dons red, white and blue for Labor Day at US Open

Maisie Williams was spotted with boyfriend Reuben Selby on Monday, enjoying some couple time at the Tennis Channel's Suite at the US Open in New York.




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Don't mention the war: Jo Konta's coach bans fighting talk to relax her for US Open quarter-final 

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Words with negative connotations are out when it comes to the work she does with Dimitri Zavialoff. The hairdryer is strictly confined to the hotel room.




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US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal storms back after dropping first set to Marin Cilic

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The watching Tiger Woods could scarcely contain his excitement as Rafael Nadal moved ominously towards yet another Grand Slam final.




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US Open 2019: Jo Konta beaten in straight sets by Elina Svitolina in quarter-final

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: This time there were no recriminations or spats with the media, just the numbing disappointment of another missed opportunity.




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Tom Hiddleston puts on an animated display as he cheers on Johanna Konta at the US Open

He's been taking advantage of his temporary American residency by enjoying the US Open. 




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Tiger Woods watches Rafael Nadal deliver an 'incredible performance' at US Open

Golfer Tiger Woods was on hand with girlfriend Erica Herman and his children in New York on Monday to see Rafael Nadal come back and beat Marin Cilic to advance to the US Open quarterfinal.




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US Open 2019: Daniil Medvedev powers into his first Grand Slam semi-final

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev has been portrayed at the US Open as some kind of pantomime villain, but the 23 year-old Russian is showing plenty of substance.




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Serena Williams blows away Wang Qiang in just 44 MINUTES as she storms into US Open semi-final 

Serena Williams dropped just one game as she blew China's Wang Qiang away 6-1, 6-0. It was the American's 100th victory at the US Open, and at 44 minutes the quickest at this year's tournament.