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Serena Williams shocks the tennis world by announcing a professional comeback at 44. She will play at Queen's Club next week, aiming to rejoin sister Venus on tour after a three-year hiatus for family.
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Croatia faces Belgium in a high-stakes friendly in Rijeka as Zlatko Dalić prepares his full squad for the upcoming World Cup, followed by a clash with Slovenia.
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The FIA quietly scrapped the mandatory double pit stop rule for the Monaco Grand Prix after teams exploited loopholes. Racing Bulls used a second car to block traffic, ruining the race flow. Fans and officials agree the experiment failed, returning Monaco to its traditional strategic battle where qualifying pace often dictates the final result.
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Croatian cyclist Igor Filla claimed the European ultra-cycling title at CROULTRA in Oriovac. Riding nearly 190km in six hours, Filla secured his second continental crown, showcasing elite endurance and tactical mastery against top European rivals.
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Greek teen Rafa Pagonis reveals his awe-inspiring training sessions with Novak Djokovic, praising his normalcy and predicting the Serbian star will retire after the 2028 Olympics in Paris.
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Mario Hezonja claimed the ACB league regular season MVP award, dominating voting over Zhan Montero and David Dezhulius. Manager Misko Raznatovic celebrated the Croatian star's 17.5 ppg average and 26-8 Real Madrid record on social media.
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Opta's supercomputer simulations rank Spain as the top favorite for the upcoming World Cup. Croatia sits at 15th place with a 1.6 percent chance to win, while dark horses remain strong contenders in the projections.
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Besiktas targets Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis with a 20 million euro offer plus bonuses. The Greek star, who scored 30 goals last season, is valued at 40 million euros. Financial pressures on Benfica could make a deal possible.
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Roland Garos director Amelie Moresmo defends keeping human line judges due to electronic system unreliability on clay, following a controversial call against Casper Ruud against Joao Fonseca.
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Friends and family honor basketball legend Radivoj Korać in Belgrade’s Alley of the Greats, marking 57 years since his tragic death at age 30.
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Hajduk Split midfielder Rokas Pukštas has been called up to the US U21 national team for friendlies against Ukraine and Uzbekistan in Slovenia. With his future at Poljud uncertain, Pukštas seeks to secure a senior spot.
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Flavio Koboli defeats Zachary Svajda in four sets to reach the French Open quarterfinals. Simultaneously, Ana Kalinskaja overcomes Anastasia Potapova in a thrilling three-set battle to advance. Both face tough upcoming matchups.
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Mario Hezonja wins ACB MVP award after historic season with Real Madrid, topping votes from coaches, players, media, and fans with superior stats and leadership.
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Dursun Özbek leads Galatasaray's 93rd board as roles are assigned. Metin Öztürk becomes vice president, while Cibara and Artukoğlu serve as assistants. The new administration is ready.
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Jakob Nistrup arrives in Athens to begin his tenure as Panathinaikos manager. The Dane signs a two-year deal, bringing his staff from Copenhagen to reshape the squad and launch the new season planning immediately.
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Marco Arnautovic has announced he will retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup. The striker, who plays for Crvena Zvezda, wants to end his career on a high note rather than prolonging it like other veterans.
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Croatian MMA veteran Stanislav Krofak defeated Alexander Jankovic by decision at FNC 31 in Belgrade. He donated his entire fight purse to children without parental care, promising to do the same for all future earnings.
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Göztepe rejects all bids under 15 million euros for midfielder Arda Okan Kurtulan. The club plans to keep the 23-year-old central to their season, despite intense interest from Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş.
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Greek football mourns the loss of former international defender Mario Oikonomou, who died at age 33 following a severe motorcycle accident in Ioannina nine days ago.
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Veteran midfielder Georgi Milanov confirms his departure from Dinamo Bucharest after a stellar spell. The 34-year-old remains fit and open to returning to Bulgarian football, praising Levski's title and the youth setup.