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Croatia’s Coric tests positive for COVID-19

(Reuters) – Croatia’s Borna Coric, who played in Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour exhibition tournament at the weekend, said on Monday he had tested positive for COVID-19. Coric’s positive test follows that of Grigor Dimitrov, who said on Sunday he had contracted t... More »

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Bosnian band cheers up fans with weekly online ‘Quarantine Show’

SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Bosnia’s most popular band, Dubioza Kolektiv, invites its audience to “stay connected and disinfected” during a weekly “Quarantine Show” online to cheer up fans locked in their homes due to the coronavirus. Bosnia, like most states in Euro... More »

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Europe’s north-south lockdown divide revealed by Google data

BERLIN (Reuters) – Italy and Spain, the two European countries hardest hit by the new coronavirus, have enforced the most drastic lockdowns to curb the pandemic but one country, Sweden, stands out for allowing life to go on much as before, Google data show. An... More »

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IOC to start discussions on possible Tokyo 2020 postponement

ATHENS (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee is stepping up its “scenario planning” for the Tokyo 2020 Games — including a possible postponement — as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, it said after an emergency meeting on Sunday. The IOC will hold di... More »

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Serena on extent of ankle injury: ‘We’ll see tomorrow’

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams charged into the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Sunday but it may have come at a price as the six-times champion suffered a right ankle injury. Williams, who twisted her left ankle during a quarter-final loss at the Australian... More »

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Osaka, Nadal headline Day Eight at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Defending champion Naomi Osaka will seek a spot in the U.S. Open quarter-finals when she returns to the court on Monday while second seed Rafa Nadal faces former winner Marin Cilic in last 16 action. Osaka, who brought 15-year-old American... More »

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Djokovic adds former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic to coaching team

(Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic has added former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic to his coaching team ahead of his title defense at SW19, the Serb has said. “I am grateful to have Goran Ivanisevic on my side of the net. We have agreed to collab... More »

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Australian police investigate suspicious packages sent to…

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Police in Australia are investigating suspicious packages sent to a wide range of embassies and consulates on Wednesday, which officials said included the U.S. and British missions in Melbourne, but there were no reports of harm to staff.... More »

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Buyan the bear predicts Croatia will beat France in World Cup final

KRASNOYARSK, Russia (Reuters) – Buyan, a brown bear kept in a Siberian zoo, has predicted that Croatia will defeat France in Sunday’s World Cup final. Two halves of water melon were laid on in Buyan’s enclosure in the Royev Ruchey zoo in the Siberian city of K... More »

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Southgate forced England to face up to Iceland debacle

REPINO, Russia (Reuters) – There has been a relentless positivity and forward-looking tenor to England’s approach to this World Cup but before the adventure in Russia began, manager Gareth Southgate forced his players to confront a nightmare from the past. Two... More »

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Factbox: Croatia vs. England semi-final history factbox

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Here is a brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday: – England’s first semi-final appearance at a World Cup came at their home ... More »

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Southgate in no mood to change England’s winning formula

REPINO, Russia (Reuters) – England manager Gareth Southgate says he is not about to change his team’s approach for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia, saying he wants the “same again” from his young side. Although Croatia are the most difficult o... More »

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Singer Elvis Costello cancels tour after revealing cancer surgery

LONDON (Reuters) – British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello announced on Friday he was cancelling the remainder of his European tour after revealing he had undergone surgery for cancer. Costello, 63, whose hits include “Oliver’s Army”, “Everyday I write the Bo... More »

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Spark missing but Croatia still advances to quarter-finals

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Croatia showed none of the spark that marked their romp through the group phase but still did enough to edge Denmark in their round-of-16 clash on Sunday and ensure they will take on Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals ne... More »

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Croatia coach praises Modric shootout bravery after miss

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Croatia’s elated coach Zlatko Dalic lauded his captain Luka Modric who missed a penalty in extra time but then scored another in a shootout victory over Denmark on Sunday that put them in the World Cup quarter-finals. “I am ... More »

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Croatia captain Modric steps up after agonizing penalty miss

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – Of all the Croatia players who mobbed Danijel Subasic after his penalty shootout heroics against Denmark on Sunday, none would have hugged the goalkeeper tighter than his captain Luka Modric. Subasic made three saves to help... More »

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Croatia’s deputy PM survives no-confidence vote over Agrokor

ZAGREB (Reuters) – Croatia’s deputy prime minister, Martina Dalic, who is also the economy minister, on Friday survived a no-confidence vote prompted by discontent in the opposition over her handling of the debt crisis in the largest Balkan firm Agrokor. [AGRO... More »

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Tennis: Del Potro grinds down Raonic in Miami, Isner also advances

(Reuters) – Juan Martin del Potro remained on course for a rare Sunshine Double when he outlasted Milos Raonic 5-7 7-6(1) 7-6(3) in a marathon quarter-final at the Miami Open on Wednesday. Del Potro, who claimed the Indian Wells title earlier this month, fed o... More »

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Former champions Serbia and Switzerland knocked out in Davis Cup…

Tennis – Davis Cup – World Group First Round – Serbia v United States – Sportski Centar Cair, Nis, Serbia – February 3, 2018 U.S. Davis Cup team poses for a picture after their win over Serbia. REUTERS/Marko Djurica (Reuters) – The United States surged to an u... More »

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Former champions Serbia and Switzerland knocked out in Davis Cup first

Tennis – Davis Cup – World Group First Round – Serbia v United States – Sportski Centar Cair, Nis, Serbia – February 3, 2018 U.S. Davis Cup team poses for a picture after their win over Serbia. REUTERS/Marko Djurica (Reuters) – The United States surged to an u... More »

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Evergreen Federer planning Melbourne return in 2019

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne, Australia, January 29, 2018. Roger Federer of Switzerland poses with the men’s singles trophy during the winner’s photoshoot at the government house in Melbourne, Australia. REUTERS/Edgar Su MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia... More »

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Handball: Vintage Spain win maiden European title

Handball – Men’s EHF European Handball Championship – Final – Spain v Sweden – Arena Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia – January 28, 2018. Spain’s team reacts after winning the match. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic ZAGREB (Reuters) – A rampant Spain lifted their first European ... More »

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Djokovic back with a bang at Kooyong

Tennis – Kooyong Classic – Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne, Australia, January 10, 2018. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic stretches to hit a shot during his match against Austria’s Dominic Thiem. REUTERS/David Gray MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic returned to c... More »

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Factbox: EU Commission proposals on euro zone reform

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a package of legislative and non-binding measures to reform the euro zone and make it more resilient to future crises. Below are the main proposals: EUROPEAN MONETARY FUND The euro zone bailout... More »

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Glimpse of future as ATP shakes it up in Milan

Men's tennis steps into the unknown next week when the young guns expected to follow in the footsteps of the current golden generation contest the inaugural Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. More »

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Muguruza exits on day of upsets at China Open

World number one Garbine Muguruza fell at the first hurdle at the China Open on Monday, with the Spaniard forced to retire due to illness during her first-round match against Czech Barbora Strycova. More »

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Euro zone enlargement call sparks backlash in Germany

After years of bailing out Greece, the idea of letting more poorer states into the euro zone has sparked controversy, particularly in Germany, where Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking re-election in two weeks time. More »

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Nishikori skips Cincinnati Masters due to injury

Japan's Kei Nishikori has become the latest top 10 player to pull out of this week's Cincinnati Masters after the world number nine withdrew from the U.S. Open warmup event due to pain from a long-standing right wrist injury. More »

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Wimbledon trophy is instant hangover cure for Federer

Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 16, 2017 Switzerland’s Roger Federer poses with the trophy as he celebrates winning the final against Croatia’s Marin Cilic Croaky and hung over, Roger Federer could barely recall where he had been as he celebrated u... More »

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Federer crushes suffering Cilic for eighth Wimbledon title

Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 16, 2017 Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Croatia’s Marin Cilic Behind Roger Federer’s artistry and charm lies a ruthless streak of razor-edged steel which surfac... More »

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Hewitt expects Federer and Murray to face off in final

Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 10, 2017 Switzerland’s Roger Federer in action during his fourth round match against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov Former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt believes Switzerland’s Roger Federer and world number one Andy ... More »

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British fans face nerve-shredding day five at Wimbledon

Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 6, 2017 Great Britain’s Andy Murray during a practice session REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge Home fans were in for a nail-biting day five at Wimbledon on Friday with four Britons in third round action, including defending... More »

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Brits to take center stage on Centre Court

Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 4, 2017 Great Britain’s Andy Murray during a practice session with coach Ivan Lendl REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth Home fans will be treated to a double-bill of British number ones at Wimbledon on Wednesday when Johanna Kont... More »

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Trump to promote U.S. natgas exports in Russia`s backyard

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an ‘Unleashing American Energy’ event at the Department of Energy in Washington, U.S., June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria President Donald Trump will use fast-growing supplies of U.S. natural gas as a polit... More »

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Uber launches speedboat service along the Croatian coast

Crew members from UberBOAT stand on a boat at the Adriatic sea on the island of Solta, Croatia, June 30, 2017. Antonio Bronic/ REUTERS Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] launched its speedboat service in Croatia on Friday, connecting major tourist spots along the... More »

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Tennis: Azarenka`s return cut short in Mallorca

FILE PHOTO: Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka hits a shot during her third round match against Japan’s Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 23, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo Former world number one Victoria ... More »

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Portugal wins Eurovision Song Contest for the first time

Portugal’s Salvador Sobral celebrates after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev, Ukraine, May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Portugal’s Salvador Sobral won the Eurovision Song Contest on S... More »

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Ukraine says detains prankster who mooned during Eurovision

Ukraine’s Jamala performs a song as security detain a fan. REUTERS/Stringer Ukrainian police have detained a Ukrainian prankster for jumping onto the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest and dropping his trousers while singer Jamala was performing, Interior Mi... More »

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Nadal beats Sock in Miami quarters, Nishikori out

Mar 29, 2017- Miami, FL, USA- Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a volley against Jack Sock of the United States (not pictured) on day nine of the 2017 Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Nadal won 6-2, 6-3. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Rafa Nadal moved into the... More »

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Tennis: Indian Wells champion Vesnina on ropes against world 594

Mar 23, 2017- Miami, FL, USA- Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain has a forehand against Christina McHale of the United States (not pictured) on day three of the 2017 Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Russian Elena Vesnina and Spania... More »

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U.S. reverses course and offers new dates for NATO talks

FILE PHOTO: U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson looks on during a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, March 18, 2017. REUTERS/Lintao Zhang/Pool U.S. Secretary of State Re... More »

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Meeke wins Rally of Mexico after late scare

Kris Meeke won the Mexican round of the World Rally Championship for Citroen on Sunday after final stage drama that saw the Briton almost miss out when he went off road and through a spectator car park. More »

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Pospisil sends Murray packing at Indian Wells

Mar 11, 2017- Indian Wells, CA, Vasek Pospisil (CAN) hits a ball as he defeated Andy Murray (not pictured) in his 2nd round match in BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports World number one Andy ... More »

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Ace high Kyrgios stuns Djokovic in Acapulco

Tennis – Mexican Open – Men’s Singles – Quarter-Final – Acapulco, Mexico- 02/03/17. Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in action against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. REUTERS/Henry Romero Nick Kyrgios served like a demon to bounce Serbia’s world number two and top seed Novak... More »

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Life expectancy study shows many likely to live beyond 90 by 2030

FILE PHOTO: Elderly residents exercise on the island of Yeonpyeong, which lies in the Yellow Sea, South Korea, April 9, 2014. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo Average life expectancy will rise in many countries by 2030, breaking through 90 years in some places,... More »

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Croatian leaders tread softly in face of World War Two revisionism

A man cleans a street next to a plaque containing a pro-nazi salute honoring Croatian fighters killed during the 1990s’ war in Jasenovac, Croatia, February 8, 2017. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic An international exhibition about Anne Frank had already toured over 20 ... More »

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Ecstatic Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait with quarter-final spot

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – 23/1/17 Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni celebrates winning her Women’s singles fourth round match against Jennifer Brady of the U.S. . REUTERS/Edgar Su TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY – RTSWW0G Mirjana Luc... More »

Del Potro beats Cilic to send Davis Cup final to the wire

Tennis – Croatia v Argentina – Davis Cup Final – Arena Zagreb, Croatia – 27/11/16 Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro reacts after winning against Croatia’s Marin Cilic. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Argentina were level at 2-2 with hosts Croatia in an epic Davis Cup fi... More »

Murray handed tough draw in bid to end year number one

Tennis – Paris Masters tennis tournament men’s singles final – Andy Murray of Britain v John Isner of the U.S. – Paris, France – 6/11/2016 – Murray reacts. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Andy Murray’s route to securing the year-end world number ranking looks fraught ... More »

Flesh on the hook: the act of body suspension

ZAGREB On the rooftop of an empty building in Zagreb, Dino Helvida carefully pierces his client Kaitlin’s torso, legs and face before putting hooks through her skin. Shortly after, he suspends her from a metallic frame, her heavily tattooed body dangling horiz... More »

Ultra-nationalist resurgence could complicate Serbia’s EU path

JAGODINA, Serbia Ultra-nationalists are set to return to Serbia’s parliament in an April 24 election after an absence of several years, boosted by growing discontent with Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic’s pro-European Union stance and austerity policies. They ... More »

Trump without the hair? EU’s migration policy gets rough

BRUSSELS Europe’s emerging migration policy is looking increasingly like Donald Trump without the hair. Except that, unlike the Republican presidential frontrunner, who wants to make Mexico pay for a wall to keep migrants out of the United States, the European... More »

Germany win Euro gold, qualify for Olympic Games

KRAKOW, POLAND Germany qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games men’s handball tournament after winning their second European championship with an impressive 24-17 victory over favorites Spain in Sunday’s final. Beaten by the Spaniards 32-29 in the preliminary gro... More »

Ivanisevic demands proof of match-fixing allegations

MELBOURNE Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has demanded proof of the match-fixing allegations that have rocked the Australian Open, saying tennis players were being hounded as if “serial killers”. Tennis officials have been forced onto the back foot ... More »

Roll over Beethoven, Croatia’s 2Cellos go for AC/DC

LONDON If you were to list the great cello works, you’d probably say Vivaldi, Bach and Haydn and skip AC/DC, Michael Jackson and Coldplay. But then that would be before you heard Croatian duo 2Cellos tear up the rule book to give the instrument a rock-star mak... More »

Guns, God and grievances – Belgium’s Islamist ‘airbase’

BRUSSELS “A breeding ground for violence” the mayor of Molenbeek called her borough on Sunday, speaking of unemployment and overcrowding among Arab immigrant families, of youthful despair finding refuge in radical Islam. But as the Brussels district on the wro... More »

‘Open the gate!’: Migrants stranded on Balkan borders

BERKASOVO, Serbia Thousands of migrants clamored to enter European Union member Croatia from Serbia on Monday after a night spent in the cold and mud of no-man’s land, their passage west slowed by a Slovenian effort to impose limits on the flow to western Euro... More »

Factbox: Companies, organizations offer help for migrants

Companies and organizations are pledging to provide funds, goods and services to help thousands of migrants arriving in Europe from war-torn and impoverished countries. Companies are helping through both corporate and employee schemes. Following are some examp... More »

Venus and Serena set stage for huge quarter-final clash

NEW YORK The Williams Family show took center stage at the U.S. Open with Serena and Venus both cruising to straight set wins on Sunday to set up a monster quarter-final between the tennis siblings. Whenever the Williams sisters clash on court it is a major te... More »

Serena shakes off rust, Bouchard woes continue at Rogers Cup

TORONTO Serena Williams shook off some hard-court rust before rolling to a 2-6 6-3 6-0 win over Italy’s Flavia Pennetta at the Rogers Cup on Tuesday, but the home crowd failed to fire up local favorite Eugenie Bouchard, who slumped to another first round exit.... More »

Kyrgios slams ‘racist’ Olympic great Fraser

SYDNEY Nick Kyrgios has accused Olympic great Dawn Fraser of being a “blatant racist” after she said tennis players should “go back to where their parents came from” if they did not set a better example to Australian youth. The former champion swimmer, after i... More »